Seaford- Delaware State Police are conducting a homicide investigation that occurred Sunday morning in Seaford.

On October 24, 2021, at approximately 2:11 a.m., the Seaford Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire at a residence located on the 11000 block of Hastings Farm Road, Seaford.  Upon entry into the residence, firefighters extinguished the fire and located a victim deceased from an apparent gunshot wound. Troopers then responded to the residence and secured the scene. 

The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit took over the investigation of the incident. Initial investigation revealed that the 39-year-old victim was inside of the residence when unknown suspects forced entry through a side door and fired multiple rounds. The victim was shot once and fell to the living room floor. The suspects then set a fire in the living room before fleeing the residence on foot.

The body was turned over to the Division of Forensic Science for an autopsy. Identification of the victim is pending notification to the next of kin.

There is currently no suspect information available.

Hastings Farm Road was closed for approximately 7 hours while the incident was investigated.

This case 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 Bluto by calling 302-752-3864. 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.

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Bear- Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal single motor vehicle collision that occurred Saturday evening on Route 1.

On Saturday, October 23, 2021, at approximately 5:20 p.m., a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette was traveling southbound Route 1 on ramp from Route 72.  At the time of the collision there was steady rain.  The Corvette was traveling down the ramp and for unknown reasons lost control and exited off the right side of the roadway.  The Corvette began to rotate clockwise while traveling down an embankment until its driver’s side door impacted a tree.

The 68-year-old male operator and sole occupant of the Corvette was pronounced deceased at the scene. Identification of the victim is pending notification to the next of kin.

Route 1 on ramp from Route 72 was closed for approximately 3.5 hours while the crash was investigated, and the roadway cleared.

The investigation remains on-going. Anyone with information regarding this collision should contact Master Corporal Forester with the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit 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 .

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 unit Director at debra.reed@state.de.us.

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Dover- Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal single motor vehicle collision that occurred this morning on White Oak Road.

On Saturday, October 23, 2021, at approximately 8:18 a.m., a 2002 Toyota Highlander was traveling eastbound on White Oak Road towards Bayside Drive (Route 9). The Toyota drifted from the eastbound lane, across the westbound lane, and off the northern edge of the roadway. The Toyota traveled down into a ditch before striking a large tree. After impact, the Toyota rolled over onto its roof for a final resting place, partially within the westbound lane.  

The 59-year-old male operator and sole occupant of the Toyota was transported to BayHealth Kent Campus hospital where he was pronounced deceased. Identification of the victim is pending notification to the next of kin.

White Oak Road between Bayside Drive and Long Point Road was closed for approximately 3.5 hours while the crash was investigated, and the roadway cleared.

The investigation remains on-going. Anyone with information regarding this collision should contact Master Corporal Booth with the Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit by calling 302-698-8451. 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 .

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Dover – Delaware State Police are on the scene of a serious motor vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 8:45 a.m., this morning, October 23, 2021, on White Oak Road at Bayside Drive.

As a result of the crash, White Oak Road is closed between Bayside Drive and Long Point Road 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.

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Released: 102321 1002

Dover – Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit (S.O.A.R) is currently looking for the following wanted sex offender after he either failed to register or re-register their current address. If anyone knows the location of this subject, they are asked to call 302-672-5306. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com/

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Dover, DE– 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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Gumboro – Troopers are investigating an attempted robbery of an area liquor store that occurred Thursday evening.

The incident took place around 9:05 p.m., Thursday October 21, 2021, at the Gumboro Liquor Store, located at 38398 Millsboro Highway, as a male subject confronted a female employee as she was standing behind the counter. The suspect was armed with an unknown type handgun and demanded money.  The clerk refused to comply with his demands and the suspect fled out of the store and possibly entered an unknown type of vehicle before driving westbound on Whitesville Rd. The store employee was not injured in the incident.

The suspect was described as a male, 20-30 years of age, wearing all black clothing, glasses, and had a mask covering his face (no further physical or clothing description). He was armed with an unknown type handgun.

No surveillance photos available.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident, they are asked to contact Detective J. O’Neil at 302-752-3793. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.

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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Ocean View – The Delaware State Police are continuing to investigate a homicide that occurred early Thursday morning in the Bethany Crest Development.

Around 4:21 a.m. Thursday October 21, 2021, troopers responded to the 35000 block of Bethany Crest for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival it was determined that 55-year-old Cheryl Beckett-Brown, of Ocean View, was found deceased inside the home from an apparent gunshot wound.

Witness accounts at the scene were able to give a description of the suspect, who was identified as Jason R. Meredith along with his vehicle description, and a radio broadcast was given to all Delaware police agencies as well as the surrounding Maryland police agencies. Within ten minutes, a Deputy with the Wicomico County Sheriffs Office located the pick up truck driving erratically westbound on US50 in the area of Tilghman Road. The Deputy continued to follow the truck to the suspect’s residence in Hebron where he was taken into custody without incident by Wicomico County Sheriffs Office and Maryland State Police.

The investigation revealed both Cheryl Beckett-Brown and a 53-year-old female roommate where inside the residence when Jason came to the house and began shooting into the residence. An assortment of shell casing were located at the scene and it has yet to be determine what kind of gun was used to kill Cheryl.

Jason R. Meredith, 38 of Hebron, MD (age updated from initial press release), was transported back to Wicomico County Sheriffs Office where he was arrested on an Out of State Fugitive warrant. He is being held in the Wicomico County Detention Center until he can be extradited back to Delaware where he will be charged with Murder 2nd, two counts of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, and Reckless Endangering 1st.

An autopsy of Cheryl Beckett-Brown will be performed to determine the exact cause and manner of death.

This case 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 B. McDerby by calling 302-741-2821. 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-Detectives Investigating a Homicide in Ocean View

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Ocean View – The Delaware State Police are currently investigating a homicide that occurred early this morning in the Bethany Crest Development.

The incident occurred around 4:21 a.m. Thursday October 21, 2021 in the 30000 block of Bethany Crest, when troopers responded to the report of a shooting. Upon arrival it was determined that a 55-year-old female was shot and a male suspect had fled in a vehicle.

Shortly thereafter, a description of the suspect and the vehicle was broadcast to all Delaware police agencies as well as the surrounding Maryland police agencies. Within ten minutes, a Deputy with the Wicomico County Sheriffs Office located the vehicle driving erratically westbound on US50 in the area of Tilghman Road. The Deputy continued to follow the truck to a residence in Hebron where the suspect was taken into custody without incident by Wicomico County Sheriffs Office and Maryland State Police.

The 40-year-old male suspect from Hebron, MD is currently in custody at the Wicomico County Sheriffs Office where he is awaiting charges.

The 55-year-old female was pronounced deceased at the scene. She will be transported to the Delaware Division of Forensic Science were an autopsy will be performed to determine the exact cause and manner of death. Her name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

This case 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 B. McDerby by calling 302-741-2821. 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 Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.

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Released: 102121 0945

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