Blades, DE- Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred Friday night in Blades.

On October 29, 2021, at approximately 10:40 p.m., troopers were dispatched to a home on South Market Street for a report of shots fired. The investigation determined multiple shots were fired in close proximity to the residence and two bullet holes were located in the side of the front porch awning. A search of the area was conducted and several shell casings were located on the ground by troopers. During the incident, a 36-year-old male was in the residence and was uninjured.

There is currently no suspect information available.

This investigation is in the early stages and the investigation is being conducted by the Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigation Unit. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact Trooper Josh Hill by calling 302-856-5850. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit/Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline 1800 VICTIM-1. (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the unit Director at Debra.Reed@delaware.gov.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 103021 1440

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Dewey Beach, DE- *UPDATE-Northbound and southbound Coastal Highway south of Dewey Beach to south of the Charles W. Cullen Bridge (Indian River Inlet Bridge) has been reopened. Motorist are urged to drive with caution because standing water may still be present on the shoulders of the roadway.

*TRAFFIC ADVISORY* COASTAL HIGHWAY (SR 1) CLOSED DUE TO HIGH WATER- DEWEY BEACH

*UPDATE #1* TRAFFIC ADVISORY EASTERN SUSSEX COUNTY

For current road conditions, please visit http://www.deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/index.shtml#advisories.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 103021 0620

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Dover– The following subjects are not wanted. This is a Homeless Sex Offender Public Notification. If you have information that the listed subjects are occupying a residence, please call 302-672-5306. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 102921 2215

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Dewey Beach, DE- Delaware State Police is updating the traffic advisory issued for Eastern Sussex County. As a result of the current weather conditions, the following roadways are closed or impassable. Coastal Hwy between John J. Williams Hwy, Rehoboth and Garfield Parkway, Bethany.  Long Neck Road south of Cove Road, Millsboro.  Camp Arrowhead Road south of John J. Williams Hwy, Lewes and Cedar Branch Road between Mills Road and Drawbridge Road, Milford.

The roadways will be closed for an extended period of time. Flooding could occur again tomorrow evening, so motorists should plan accordingly.

For current road conditions, please visit http://www.deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/index.shtml#advisories.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 102921 1918

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Dewey Beach, DE- Delaware State Police is issuing a traffic advisory for Coastal Highway (SR 1) south of Dewey Beach. Due to water on the roadway, northbound and southbound Coastal Highway is currently closed from south of Dewey Beach to south of the Charles W. Cullen Bridge (Indian River Inlet Bridge). The roadway is expected to be closed for an extended period of time. Flooding could occur again tomorrow evening, so motorists should plan accordingly.

For current road conditions, please visit http://www.deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/index.shtml#advisories.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 102921 1855

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ELSMERE, DE- Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal collision that occurred Friday morning in the Elsmere area.

On October 29, 2021, at approximately 10:19 a.m., a black 2020 Ford Edge operated by a 74-year-old Wilmington woman was traveling northbound in the left lane on Centerville Road, just north of Liberty Road. A white 2011 Toyota Rav4 operated by a 60-year-old Wilmington man was traveling southbound on Centerville Road towards Liberty Road. In the area where the cars were traveling, a CSX railroad crossing had the lights activated to warn of a train approaching. The operator of the Rav4 was attempting to cross the railroad tracks before the train crossed over the tracks. At the same time, the operator of the Ford Edge had begun to make a U-Turn before the railroad crossing. As a result, the front of the Rav4 collided with the right side of the Ford Edge in the left lane of southbound Centerville Road.

The 74-year-old Ford Edge driver was transported to an area hospital where she was pronounced deceased. Also in the Ford was a 75-year-old Wilmington man seated in the front passenger seat. The passenger was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased. Identification is pending notification to the next of kin for both victims.

The 60-year-old Toyota Rav4 driver was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

This collision remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Investigators ask anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has a dashcam/video of the incident to please contact Master Corporal John Forester by calling 302-365-8485. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.

*Traffic Advisory* State Troopers Investigating Serious Crash – Wilmington Area

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit/Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline 1800 VICTIM-1. (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the unit Director at Debra.Reed@delaware.gov.

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Released: 102921 1755

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Wilmington – Delaware State Police are on scene of a serious motor vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 1:10 p.m. this afternoon, October 29, 2021, on Governor Printz Blvd. at Cauffiel Pkwy.

As a result of the crash, southbound Governor Printz Blvd. is closed with emergency response vehicles on scene. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes of travel. The road closure is anticipated to be lengthy, with no estimated time for a re-opening.

For updated road closure information and traffic conditions log on to:

http://www.deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/index.shtml#advisories

The investigation is in the early stages with further details being released as they become available.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 102921 1320

Wilmington – Delaware State Police are on the scene of a serious motor vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 10:19 a.m. this morning, October 29, 2021, on Centerville Road north of Boxwood Road

As a result of the crash, Centerville Road is closed with emergency response vehicles on scene. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes of travel. The road closure is anticipated to be lengthy, with no estimated time for a re-opening.

For updated road closure information and traffic conditions log on to:

http://www.deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/index.shtml#advisories

The investigation is in the early stages with further details being released as they become available.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Released: 102921 1115

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New Castle – Delaware State Police are continuing their investigation into a homicide that occurred early this morning at a New Castle area gas station.

On Thursday October 28, 2021 at approximately 7:58 a.m., troopers responded to the parking lot of Super Fuels, located at 3006 New Castle Avenue for a report of a male lying next to the building. Upon their arrival, the male appeared to have been shot and was pronounced deceased by the New Castle County Paramedics.

The 32-year-old male from Wilmington was transported to the Delaware Division of Forensic Science where an autopsy will be performed to determine the exact cause and manner of death. His name is being withheld pending the notification of next of kin.

There is currently no suspect information available.

This remains an active and ongoing investigation being conducted by the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Detective Mark Csapo by calling 302-741-2729. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.

Original Release-Notice of Increased Police Presence- New Castle Area

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit/Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll free hotline 1800 VICTIM-1. (1–800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Released: 102821 2015

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