Lewes, DE- Delaware State Police arrested Dana Marie Gooner, 32, of Millsboro, for burglary and related crimes.

On September 28, 2021, at approximately 3:27 p.m., troopers were dispatched to a residence on Maplewood Drive. The investigation determined the 33-year-old female resident was in the home when she heard the sound of her unsecured front door open and then yelling. When she walked into her living room, she observed an acquaintance, Dana Gooner, standing inside the residence. As the victim approached Dana, she was shoved by the suspect, which caused her to stumble backward. Dana then lunged at her, snatched her cellphone from her hand, and fled from the residence. A 2-year-old juvenile and a 5-year-old juvenile were in the living room and witnessed the incident. The victim and children were not injured.

Dana was later contacted by Delaware State Police and charged with the following crimes:

• Burglary First Degree (Felony)
• Theft Under $1,500
• Offensive Touching

She was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #3 and committed to Delores J. Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution on a $5,200.00 cash bond.

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Released: 093021 1012

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Harrington, DE- Delaware State Police seek the public’s assistance locating Darius Smith, 31, of Harrington.

Smith is wanted in connection to a shooting that occurred on September 26, 2021, on Genesis Lane, Harrington. During the incident, Smith fired one round at the victim at close range before fleeing the scene. The victim was not injured during the incident.

Smith is described as a black male, 5’06”, 154 lbs., brown eyes, and black hair.

Anyone with information regarding Smith’s whereabouts should contact Det. Robert Costlow by calling 302-698-8527, or emailing Robert.costlow@delaware.gov. 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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Newark- The Delaware State Police are investigating an attempted robbery that occurred at a Shell gas station located in Newark, DE.

The incident occurred on September 28, 2021, at approximately 2:46 a.m., when troopers were dispatched to the Shell gas station located at 1148 Christiana Road, Newark for a report of a robbery. Upon arrival, it was learned that a male suspect approached the sales counter and purchased a cigar. After the transaction, the employee closed the drawer to the cash register at which time the suspect demanded he reopen it. The employee refused so the suspect lifted his shirt and implied he had a weapon tucked in his waistband demanding he open the cash register. The employee then advised the suspect the police were on their way and the suspect fled the store on foot without obtaining any money.

There were no injuries as a result of the incident.

There are currently no photos of the suspect available at this time.

The suspect was described as a thin black male approximately 50 years of age, wearing all dark clothing and a black face mask.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Dukes of Troop 2 Criminal Investigative Unit at 302-365-8412. 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: 092821 1132

Lewes, DE– Delaware State Police has cancelled the traffic advisory issued for Coastal Highway northbound in the area of Wescoats Road. The roadway is now open.

Delaware State Police Issue Traffic Advisory for Coastal Highway- Lewes

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Released: 092821 1059

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Lewes, DE- Delaware State Police is issuing a traffic advisory for Coastal Highway northbound in the area of Wescoats Road. The roadway is currently closed due to an injury accident. Motorist are urged to seek alternate routes of travel to avoid travel delays.

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Released: 092821 1003

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Wilmington, DE- Delaware State Police is issuing a traffic advisory for Concord Pike (Rte 202) northbound in the area of Concord Mall. The roadway will be closed for an extended period of time due to a traffic accident in the area. Motorist are urged to seek alternate routes of travel to avoid long delays.

For up to date traffic information please visit http://www.deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/index.shtml#advisories.

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Released: 092721 2005

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Ellendale, DE- Delaware State Police arrested Javon D. Currie, 25, of Lincoln, on criminal and traffic charges following a traffic stop Sunday night in Ellendale.

On September 26, 2021, at approximately 7:44 p.m., a Delaware State Trooper was traveling directly behind a silver Chrysler 200 eastbound on Beach Highway, south of the South Old State Road intersection. A computer inquiry conducted on the vehicle revealed the registered owner and operator, Javon Currie, had a suspended driver’s license and two active capiases for his arrest. The trooper conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle in the Southern Grille of Ellendale parking lot located at 13239 South Old State Road, Ellendale. Contact was made with Currie, and he was taken into custody without incident. A search of the vehicle was conducted, resulting in the discovery of a handgun magazine with 10 9mm Luger handgun bullets, a Canik TP9SF 9mm handgun, drug paraphernalia, and approximately 47.48 grams of marijuana.

Currie was transported to Delaware State Police Troop 7 and charged with the following crimes:

• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Driving While Suspended 
• Display of Suspended License
• Possession of Suspended License

Currie was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #3 and released on a $30,602.00 unsecured bond.

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Released: 092721 1145

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Claymont – The Delaware State Police are investigating a shoplifting turned robbery that occurred at the Home Depot late Sunday morning.

The incident occurred at approximately 11:50 a.m., Sunday, August 26, 2021, at the Home Depot located at 601 Naamans Rd., Claymont. The investigation determined an unknown suspect attempted to exit the business without paying for large merchandise. A 20-year-old female employee confronted the suspect who subsequently displayed a knife at the victim. The suspect exited the store with the stolen merchandise and returned to a blue sedan parked within the Home Depot parking lot and fled the scene. The employee was not injured as a result of the incident.

The suspect was described as a black male, approximately 40 years of age, 5’6” tall, 150-160 lbs., wearing a dark colored shirt, gray shorts and black sneakers.

No surveillance images are available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Corporal Desiderio of Troop 1 at 302-761-6677. 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: 092721 0800

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Middletown- Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred this morning on southbound Route 13 south of Hyett’s Corner Road.

On September 27, 2021, at approximately 12:18 a.m., a 2011 Nissan Versa was traveling southbound on Route 13 approaching the intersection with Hyett’s Corner Road.  The 20-year-old female operator of the Versa merged from the left lane into the right lane of travel.  At this time, a pedestrian was walking northbound on Route 13 within the southbound right lane of travel.  The front of the Versa struck the pedestrian causing the pedestrian to be thrown to the right shoulder.  The Versa came to a controlled stop within the right southbound lane of travel. 

The 36-year-old pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene. The identification of the victim is pending notification to next  of kin.

The area in which this collision occurred is not illuminated by artificial lighting.  The pedestrian was not wearing any type of reflective clothing and was not carrying a flashlight.  The pedestrian was also not within a marked pedestrian crosswalk.

Route 13 southbound at Hyett’s Corner Road was closed for approximately 4 hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

The investigation remains on-going. Anyone with information regarding this collision should contact Detective Breen with the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit by calling 302-365-8486. 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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Jason Hatchell

Released: 092721 0730

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