New Castle – The Delaware State Police are investigating the attempted robbery of a New Castle area home improvement store that occurred yesterday afternoon.

The incident occurred at approximately 3:15 p.m., Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at the Lowes, located at 2225 Hessler Boulevard, New Castle, when troopers responded to a knife point robbery. Investigation determined a male suspect entered the store through the garden center and confronted a female employee behind the sales counter. The suspect displayed a knife and demanded money from the register. The employee attempted to comply with demands, but was unsuccessful at opening the register. The suspect then fled out of the store without obtaining any cash. The suspect was last seen running away from the scene towards Route 13. The employee was not injured as a result of the incident.

The suspect was described as a black male approximately 20-25 years old, 5’8”-5’10” tall, 200 lbs., wearing a dark-colored shirt, khaki shorts, sunglasses, and black skull cap.

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

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. (1800 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: 081921 0907

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Seaford – The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal collision involving a pedestrian that occurred Tuesday afternoon.

The incident occurred around 4:10 p.m. on Tuesday August 17, 2021 as a 2017 International Tractor Trailer was northbound on Sussex Highway (US13) just south of Brickyard Road in the right lane. A 46-year-old male was walking northbound on the shoulder of US13 when for undetermined reasons, walked into the northbound right lane and into the path of the truck. The 59-year-old tractor trailer operator from Salisbury, Maryland attempted to swerve to avoid striking the pedestrian, but was unable and the pedestrian was ultimately struck in the middle of the roadway. The tractor trailer continued into the center median where it was able to come to a controlled stop.

The 46-year-old male pedestrian, who has been identified as Edward A. Hamorski with a last known address of Jacksonville, North Carolina, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The 59-year-old tractor trailer driver was uninjured in the collision.

US13 northbound in the area of the crash was closed for approximately three hours while the collision was investigated and cleared.

The crash remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact Master Corporal K. Argo by calling 302-703-3264. 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* Delaware State Police Investigating Serious Crash- Seaford

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, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Released: 081821 1530

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Seaford – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a single vehicle crash that occurred late yesterday afternoon west of Seaford.

The incident occurred around 3:45 p.m. Tuesday August 17, 2021, as Norman A. Miller, 80 of Seaford was operating a 1996 GMC Sierra southbound on Woodpecker Road approaching a gradual left curve in the roadway approximately one tenth of mile north of Woodland Ferry Road. As the truck began negotiating the curve, it encountered a section of roadway with standing water and began to hydroplane. The GMC pickup began to slide in a sideway manner before exiting the east side of the roadway, sliding across an asphalt private driveway and then across a grass surface until it struck a standing tree with the right side.

Norman Miller, who was not properly restrained, was pronounced deceased on scene.

Woodpecker Road between Woodland Ferry Road and Old Carriage Road was closed for approximately four hours while the collision was investigated and cleared. Approximately two hours prior to the collision DelDOT responded to this location and posted “Water on Road” warning signs for both directions, prior to the area of standing water. 

The crash remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact Corporal/1 R. Albert by calling 302-703-3266 . 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, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Released: 081821 0930

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Lewes, DE– Delaware State Police Troop 7 will be holding a Community Café on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. The event will be held at 9:30 a.m. at Surf Bagel located at 17382 Coastal Highway, Lewes, DE. The Community Café will have Troop 7 Administration and the Community Outreach Officer in attendance to meet and interact with members of the public. This Community Café is often referred to as “Coffee with a Cop” in other police agencies and is being held in an effort to build a stronger relationship between the Delaware State Police and the communities that we so proudly serve.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 081621 2339

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New Castle – The Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting on I95 that occurred after midnight sending a teen to a local hospital.

The incident was reported around 12:30 a.m. Sunday August 15, 2021 when Troopers responded to the area of I95 northbound and Churchmans Road for a report of a subject shot. Upon their arrival, they made contact with three 17-year-old females who advised they were northbound on I95 when they heard what they thought were rocks hitting their car. The 17-year-old operator soon realized it was gunshots when when a window shattered. She immediately pulled to the shoulder of the road and observed an injury to her right clavicle. Neither of the other two teenage passengers were injured during the incident. The 17-year-old operator was transported by EMS to an area hospital where she was treated and released with non-life-threatening injuries.

No description of the vehicle or suspects were obtained through the witness accounts.

This incident is being investigated by Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigative Unit. Anyone who may have witnessed the shooting or has information regarding the case should contact Detective C. Strecker by calling 302-834-2620. 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 Gary Fournier

Released: 081521 1300

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Newark – The Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a crash that resulted in an arrest of a Bear area man after he collided with a stopped State Police vehicle.

At approximately 1:08 a.m. this morning, Saturday August 14, 2021, Troopers were dispatched to the area of I95 southbound just south of Salem Church Road overpass for a report of a disabled vehicle in the far right lane that had run out of gas. Two Troopers assigned to Troop 6 barrack responded to the vehicle and positioned both of their patrol Tahoes directly behind the disabled car in the right lane with their emergency lights illuminated.

At approximately 1:34 a.m., a 2018 Nissan Altima, operated by Cody J. Brownlee, 25 of Bear, was traveling southbound on I95 in the far right lane when he struck the rear of a 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe, occupied by a three-year-veteran of the Delaware State Police. The impact caused the first Tahoe to strike the rear of a 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe occupied by another three-year-veteran of the State Police and his K9 partner “Bolt.” The disabled vehicle was not affected by the collision.

The two male Troopers were transported to area hospitals by EMS where they were treated and released with non-life-threatening injuries. K9 “Bolt” was transported to an area animal hospital where he was examined and released without any apparent injuries.

Cody Brownlee (No Photo Available)  was transported to Christiana Medical Center where he was treated and released with non-life-threatening injuries. Upon his release a DUI investigation ensued and he was charged with the following:

• 2 counts of Vehicular Assault 2nd
• Assault 2nd on a Law Enforcement Animal
• Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
• Failure to Yield/Change Lanes for Emergency Vehicles

Brownlee was arraigned at JP11 and released on his own recognizance.

The Delaware State Police would like to thank the first responders, Paramedics, Emergency Room staff at all the hospitals, and DelDOT for their assistance during this incident.

I95 southbound was closed at SR 273 for approximately 3.5 hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing their investigation into the crash. Anyone with information regarding the incident should contact Sgt. D. Alexander by calling 302-365-8484. 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** Troopers Investigating Crash on I95

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, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Released: 081421 1700

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Newark – Delaware State Police are on the scene of a motor vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 1:34 a.m., this morning, August 14, 2021, on I95 southbound near Salem Church Road.

As a result of the crash, all of I95 southbound is currently closed at SR 273 with emergency response vehicles on scene. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes of travel. 

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: 081421 0445

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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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Released: 081321 2100

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