Milton, DE- Delaware State Police arrested Dylan L. Martin, 23, of Felton, on criminal and traffic charges after he was involved in a single vehicle accident and assaulted two troopers.

On August 1, 2021, at approximately 3:51 a.m., troopers were dispatched to Coastal Highway and Broadkill Road for a single-vehicle injury accident. Martin was operating his 2021 Chevrolet Silverado on northbound Coastal Highway when he traveled off the roadway and struck a tree with the front center of his truck. A passing motorist located Martin in the vehicle unconscious and called 911. When EMS arrived on the scene, they were able to get Martin to wake up. He was loaded into an ambulance to be transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. While pulling away from the accident scene en route to Beebe Medical Center, Martin became disorderly in the ambulance. He began flailing his arms up and down and struck an EMS member in the chest. The ambulance crew exited the rear of the ambulance and yelled for assistance from troopers at the collision scene. A trooper responded and attempted to calm Martin down but was unsuccessful due to him actively resisting. The trooper called for backup, and when another trooper entered the rear of the ambulance, Martin kicked the trooper in the chest, causing the trooper to be propelled backward towards the open door. As a result, the trooper assigned to Delaware State Police Troop 7 sustained minor injuries. Multiple Law Enforcement Officers responded to the scene and were able to gain control of Martin. He was transported to the hospital for medical treatment.

 After being medically cleared, Martin was charged with the following crimes: 

• Assault 2nd Degree Injured Law Enforcement Officer (Felony)
• Offensive Touching of Law Enforcement Officer
• Offensive Touching
• Resisting Arrest with Force (Felony)
• Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
• Disorderly Conduct
• Failure to Have Insurance in Possession
• Failure to Drive in Proper Lane and Direction

Martin was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #3 and was issued a $1,600.00 unsecured bond for the accident and related charges. He was released after posting a $3,000.00 secured bond for the Assault 2nd and Offensive Touching on Law Enforcement.

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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Newark – The Delaware State Police are investigating the robbery of a Newark area gas station that occurred this morning.

The incident occurred at approximately 7:26 a.m., Monday, August 2, 2021, at the Liberty gas station, located at 728 East Chestnut Hill Road, Newark, when troopers responded to a knife point robbery. Investigation determined a male suspect entered the store and confronted a male employee behind the sales counter. The suspect displayed a knife and demanded money from the register. The employee complied with demands and opened the cash register. The suspect removed an undisclosed amount of cash and fled the store on foot westbound towards the Chestnut Hill Estates development. The employee was not injured as a result of the incident.

The suspect was described as a black male approximately 30-35 years old, 5’10”- 6’0” tall, 180-200 lbs., wearing a light colored shirt, dark pants and shoes with a mask.

No surveillance images are available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Lucyk of Troop 2 Robbery Unit by calling 302-365-8388. 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: 080221 1406

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Dover, DE- Delaware State Police have identified the victim who died in a single vehicle collision on Friday, July 30, 2021, as Natalio Victor Ramirez Ortiz, 48, of Dover.

This collision remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Anyone with information regarding the crash should contact Sgt. John Wheatley by calling 302-697-4454. 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 Troopers Investigating Fatal Crash Dover

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New Castle, DE– Delaware State Police are investigating two shooting incidents that occurred Friday night in New Castle County that left two injured.

On July 30, 2021, at approximately 9:10 p.m., a 44-year-old male from Newark, DE, was operating his 2015 Harley-Davidson motorcycle southbound on Route 1 in the far-right lane, anticipating exiting onto Pulaski Highway. As he was driving, a black Kia-style sedan with tinted windows pulled next to him, and both passenger side windows rolled down. Two male suspects then began shooting multiple rounds at the victim from the vehicle before it exited Route 1 onto Pulaski Highway. The victim came to a controlled stop on the west shoulder of Route 1 southbound, just north of Pulaski Highway.

EMS transported him to a nearby hospital, where he was treated for multiple gunshot wounds that are non-life-threatening.
The suspects are described as males. They were sitting in the passenger front and rear seat of a black Kia-style sedan with tinted windows.

Prior to the shooting, the victim attended bike night at Crab Du Jour, located at 1000 Churchmans Road, Newark.

Approximately 45 minutes later, a report of a second shooting came in at Crab Du Jour. The 31-year-old male victim from Middletown was attending bike night at the establishment. As he was sitting on a bar chair in the south parking lot of the restaurant, numerous motorcycles drove eastbound on Churchmans Road, passing Crab Du Jour. As the motorcycles went by, an unknown number of suspects fired approximately 30 rounds toward the restaurant and parking lot area. The victim was struck once and sustained a minor injury. EMS transported him to an area hospital for treatment.

An unoccupied vehicle parked in the area of the Crab Du Jour and an occupied vehicle traveling westbound on Churchmans Road were struck by projectiles during the shooting. No one was injured when the vehicles were hit.

There is no suspect description or surveillance footage available.

These incidents are being investigated by Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigative Unit. Anyone who may have witnessed either shooting or has information regarding the cases should contact Detective David Patterson by calling 302-365-8471. 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: 073121 1330

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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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Dover– The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a single vehicle fatal crash that occurred Friday afternoon near Dover.

The collision occurred on July 30, 2021, at approximately 12:21 p.m., as a 2010 Nissan Altima operated by a 48-year-old male from Dover was traveling northbound on Wyoming Mill Road towards Riverside Road. The vehicle failed to negotiate the curve, exited the roadway into a private yard and then struck a tree. After impact, the vehicle was redirected in an eastern manner while rotating counterclockwise and came to rest near the base of the tree. The operator was not seat belted, and was removed from the vehicle by citizens just before the vehicle caught fire. The operator was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Wyoming Mill Road was closed for approximately three hours while the collision was investigated and roadway cleared.

The crash remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact Sergeant John Wheatley by calling 302-698-8518. 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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Released: 073021 1628

Milford-Delaware State Police have identified the individual who died in the fatal motor vehicle crash on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 on Canterbury Road, as 33-year-old Leslie J. McMullen of Wilmington.

Troopers Continue to Investigate Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision- Milford

This collision remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Anyone with information should contact Sgt. John Wheatley by calling 302-697-4454.

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: 073021 1353

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Bear– Delaware State Police are investigating a shots fired incident, which took place in a shopping center Friday morning.

On Friday, July 30, 2021 at approximately 1:33 a.m., troopers responded to Fox Run Plaza Shopping Center, 1968 Pulaski Highway, Bear, DE, for a report of shots fired. The investigation determined a white vehicle, and a grey vehicle met up in the shopping center, and the white vehicle shot several rounds at the grey vehicle. Both vehicles fled the scene towards Wrangle Hill Road. There are no reported injuries at this time. Troopers canvassed the area, and fifteen spent shell casings were recovered from the scene.

There are no surveillance images available at this time, and currently no description of the suspects.

The investigation is in its early stages. Anyone with information regarding this incident may provide it 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: 073021 1251

New Castle County- Delaware State Police warn the public about leaving disabled vehicles unattended along New Castle County roadways.

Over the past several weeks, troopers in New Castle County have taken an increased number of motor vehicle theft reports. These vehicles become disabled, and the driver leaves them unattended on the side of the road. When the driver returns to retrieve the vehicle, they discover it has been stolen. This crime is a crime of opportunity, and there is no certain type of vehicle being stolen or length of time the vehicle is being left unattended.

To avoid becoming a victim, the Delaware State Police offer the following safety tips:

• If your vehicle becomes disabled, pull to the shoulder of the road in a very visible location if possible.
• Call for a tow truck or roadside assistance immediately.
• Do not leave your vehicle unattended on the side of the road. Wait with your vehicle until help arrives.
• If you must leave your vehicle, close all windows and lock all doors. Also, turn your wheels toward the curb/edge of the roadway and engage the parking brake. This technique makes it more difficult for a thief to tow your vehicle.

The Delaware State Police hope by following these simple safety tips, you can avoid becoming a victim.

Anyone with information regarding these thefts of motor vehicle cases, please contact with the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigative Unit by contacting Detective James Dempsey by calling 302-365-8472. 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: 072921 1848

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Milford, DE- Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred Wednesday morning in Milford.

On July 28, 2021, at approximately 9:00 a.m., a 2009 Toyota Prius was traveling northbound on Canterbury Road approaching Deer Valley Road. A 2006 Peterbilt Truck Tractor pulling a trailer was traveling southbound on Canterbury Road, just southeast of Deer Valley Road. As the Toyota Prius traveled northbound, it crossed the double solid yellow line and partially entered the opposing travel lane. The 64-year-old male operator of the Peterbilt Truck Tractor was unable to avoid a collision, and the left front of the Peterbilt Truck Tractor collided with the left front of the Toyota Prius within the southbound lane. Following the initial impact, the Toyota Prius was redirected into a northwest direction. As the Toyota Prius rotated, the 33-year-old female operator was not seat belted and was ejected from the vehicle. The Toyota and operator came to rest on the grass shoulder of the northbound lane.

Following the initial impact, the Peterbilt Truck Tractor sustained severe damage and the operator was unable to steer the truck or trailer. The Truck eventually exited the southbound lane, traveled across the northbound lane, and off the northeast edge of the roadway. The truck struck several trees and came to rest in a wooded area just off the roadway.

The operator of the Prius is from Lincoln, DE. She was pronounced deceased on scene. Identification is pending notification to next of kin.

The operator of the Peterbilt Truck Tractor Trailer was from Milford, DE. He was not injured in the collision.

This collision remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Anyone with information should contact Sgt. John Wheatley by calling 302-697-4454.

Canterbury Road will remain closed for an extended period due to roadway repairs and cleanup. For up-to-date information, please visit: http://www.deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/index.shtml#advisories.

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: 072821 1415

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