Wilmington– Delaware State Police are investigating the robbery of a Wilmington area convenience store that occurred early this morning.

The incident occurred at approximately 1:55 a.m., Friday, October 8, 2021, at the Dash In convenience store, located at 4598 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, when troopers responded for a report of a robbery. Investigation determined a male suspect entered the store and confronted a female employee behind the sales counter. The suspect implied he had a gun an advised the employee this is a robbery. The suspect demanded cigarettes and removed several packs from the shelf. Once obtaining numerous packs of cigarettes, the suspect fled the scene on foot southbound Limestone Road. The employee was not injured as a result of the incident.

The suspect was described as a black male approximately 30 years of age wearing all dark clothing.

No surveillance images are available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Harris of the Troop 2 Robbery Unit by calling 302-365-8410. 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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Jason Hatchell

Released: 100821 1135

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Sussex County, DE- Delaware State Police are seeking the public’s assistance locating Arthur Ralph, 41, of Lewes, who is wanted on four counts of Rape Third Degree (Felony). Ralph may be operating a blue 2009 Chrysler 300 (DE Registration) in the Delaware or Salisbury, MD area.

Ralph is described as a white male, 5’10”, 200 lbs., green eyes, and brown hair.

Anyone with information regarding Ralph’s whereabouts or additional information is asked to contact Det. Joshua Rowley with Delaware State Police Criminal Investigative Unit by calling 302-752-3801. 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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Released: 100621 1250

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Newark – Delaware State Police are investigating a shoplifting turned robbery that occurred at the Home Depot Tuesday afternoon.

The incident occurred at approximately 3:45 p.m., Tuesday, October 05, 2021, at the Home Depot located at 1301 Churchmans Road, Newark. The investigation determined an unknown suspect removed several power tools from the shelves and exited the business without paying. A 39-year-old male employee who observed the theft, confronted the suspect and a physical altercation ensued. During the altercation the suspect removed a knife from his waistband and displayed towards the victim. The victim backed away and suspect fled the scene on foot with the stolen merchandise. The employee was not injured as a result of the incident.

The suspect was described as a black male, approximately 20-30 years of age, 5’10-6’1” tall, 210-220 lbs., wearing a light colored sweatshirt, and dark pants.

No surveillance images are available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Kirchenbauer of the Troop 2 Criminal Investigative Unit at 302-365-8525. 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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Jason Hatchell

Released: 100621 0946

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Claymont – The Delaware State Police are investigating a carjacking that took place in the parking lot of the Food Lion Saturday night.

The incident occurred at approximately 9:40 p.m., Saturday, October 2, 2021, in the parking lot of the Food Lion located at 3609 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont. An unknown suspect approached a 73-year-old male sitting inside of his 2020 gray Hyundai Sonata parked in front of the store. The suspect opened the driver side door to the vehicle and demanded the car keys. The victim refused and the suspect began to physically assault the victim. The victim fought back, but was overtaken after two additional suspects entered the front passenger door to the vehicle and pulled the victim out. All three suspects then fled northbound Philadelphia Pike in the stolen vehicle. The victim sustained minor injuries, but refused medical treatment at the scene.

The suspects were described as three thin black males all wearing dark clothing. There are no surveillance images available at this time.

On Sunday, October 3, 2021, the stolen Hyundai was located abandoned in Philadelphia. The vehicle was recovered and transported back to Delaware.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Sergeant Pixley of Troop 2 Criminal Investigative Unit by calling 302-365-8403. 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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Released: 100421 1456

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Lincoln, DE- Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred early Monday morning in Lincoln.

On October 4, 2021, at approximately 6:03 a.m., Delaware State Troopers were dispatched to the 10000 block of Cedar Creek Road for a residence shot multiple times. Through the investigation, troopers discovered five gunshot holes in the front exterior of the home. One projectile was located on the floor inside, and another had entered and lodged inside the living room television. Additionally, three shell casings were located in the roadway just north of the residence.

During the incident, there were four adults and two juveniles inside the home that were uninjured.

This case remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigative Unit. Anyone that witnessed or has information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Alan 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.

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: 100421 1425

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Harrington, DE- Delaware State Police have identified the individual who died during a fatal motor vehicle collision on October 3, 2021, as Angela M. Stafford, 34, of Dover.

On Sunday, at approximately 12:40 p.m., Stafford was operating a 2008 Ford Ranger southbound on Whiteleysburg Road north of Brownsville Road, approaching a right curve. Stafford started to lose control of the Ranger as the right-side tires traveled off the west edge of the roadway. The truck traveled back onto the roadway, crossed over into the northbound lane, and overturned as it traveled off the east edge of the roadway before coming to rest.

Stafford was not wearing a seatbelt, sustained fatal injuries, and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

This crash remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Anyone with witness information regarding the collision is asked to contact Master Corporal Joseph Lane by calling 302-698-8457. 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.

Delaware State Police Investigate Fatal Single Vehicle Collision- Harrington

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Released: 100421 1305

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Millsboro, DE– Delaware State Police arrested Justin M. Black, 37, of Millsboro, on multiple felony drug charges and DUI after crashing his vehicle in the parking lot of an Oak Orchard convenience store.

On October 3, 2021, at approximately 4:20 p.m., Delaware State Police responded to Liberty Gas Station located at 31507 Oak Orchard Road for a red Chevrolet Silverado that struck a pole in the parking lot. Upon arrival, troopers located the Silverado and driver, later identified as Justin Black, who displayed signs of being under the influence of drugs. EMS responded to the scene, and Black refused medical treatment. A DUI investigation ensued, and he was arrested for driving under the influence of drugs. A computer search conducted revealed Black had three previous DUI convictions.

A search of the Chevrolet Silverado was conducted, and the following items were located:

•Approximately 1.211 grams (171 bags) of heroin
•25 Ecstasy pills
•Approximately 39.39 grams of methamphetamine
•5 Alprazolam pills
•11 Clonazepam pills
•$6,375.00 in suspected drug proceeds
•Drug paraphernalia

Black was taken into custody and transported to Delaware State Police Troop 4 and charged with the following crimes:

•Possession of a Controlled Substance Tier 3 Quantity (Felony)
•Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
•Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance Tier 2 Quantity (Felony)
•Three Counts- Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
•4th Offense Driving Under the Influence (Felony)
•Possession of a Controlled Substance Tier 2 Quantity (Felony)
•Possession of a Controlled Substance Tier 1 Quantity (Felony)
•Five Counts- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Black was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #3 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $72,000.00 cash bond.

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Released: 100421 1045

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Harrington, DE- Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle collision that occurred Sunday afternoon west of Harrington.

On October 3, 2021, at approximately 12:40 p.m., a 2008 Ford Ranger operated by a 34-year-old Dover woman was traveling southbound on Whiteleysburg Road north of Brownsville Road, approaching a right curve. The operator started to lose control of the Ranger as the right-side tires traveled off the west edge of the roadway. The truck traveled back onto the roadway, crossed over into the northbound lane, and overturned as it traveled off the east edge of the roadway before coming to rest.

The 34-year-old operator was not wearing a seatbelt, sustained fatal injuries, and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Identification is pending notification to next of kin.

The roadway was shut down for approximately three hours during the collision investigation.

This crash remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Anyone with witness information regarding the collision is asked to contact Master Corporal Joseph Lane by calling 302-698-8457. 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: 100321 1815

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