Milford, DE– Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Saturday night on Milford-Harrington Highway (SR 1).

On June 19, 2021, at approximately 9:40 p.m., a Toyota Camry driven by a 17-year-old female from Greenwood was traveling westbound from Milford toward Harrington on Milford Harrington Highway. A 2017 Freightliner Truck Tractor driven by a 31-year-old male from Georgetown was traveling eastbound from Harrington toward Milford on Milford Harrington Highway. The driver of the Camry attempted to pass a vehicle in a no-passing zone. In doing so, the Camry entered the eastbound travel lane, directly in the path of the Freightliner. The driver of the Camry attempted to move the vehicle onto the eastbound shoulder but was unable to avoid colliding with the Freightliner. As a result, the right front of the Camry collided with the right front of the Freightliner. The force of the impact caused the truck to overturn, and it came to rest on its left side, in the middle of the two travel lanes. After impact, the Camry was redirected south and came to rest in a private yard south of the roadway.

The driver of the Camry sustained serious injuries and was transported by helicopter to an area hospital.

The 19-year-old male from Harrington was the front seat passenger in the Camry and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Identification is pending notification to next of kin.

The driver of the Freightliner sustained minor injuries and was transported to an area hospital.

This crash remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit. Anyone with information should contact Cpl/3 W. Booth by calling 302-697-4454.

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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Blades, DE- Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is conducting a homicide investigation in Blades.

On June 19, 2021, at approximately 10:49 p.m., Delaware State Police were dispatched to a shots fired complaint in the area of E. 4th Street, Blades. During the investigation, troopers discovered a 20-year-old male lying on the side of the roadway with an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to an area hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Identification is pending notification to next of kin.

This case remains an active and ongoing investigation being conducted by the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit. Anyone with information should contact Detective M. Ryde by calling 302-741-2730. 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– 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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Released: 061821 1700

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Rehoboth Beach, DE- Delaware State Police arrested Miguel A. Guiterrez, 36, of Rehoboth Beach, for burglary and related charges following an incident Thursday night.

On June 17, 2021, at approximately 7:00 p.m., troopers responded to The Shore Inn located at 37239 Rehoboth Ave Ext. Rehoboth Beach, DE, for a reported disorderly subject and possible assault. Through the investigation, troopers determined the business owner of The Shore Inn had been away for an extended period of time. When he returned, he discovered Miguel Guiterrez had stolen a key to a motel room and was now living there. When the owner confronted Guiterrez, he discovered Guiterrez appeared to be highly intoxicated. As the owner entered the main lobby of the motel to call the police, he heard a thud outside and found there was significant damage to the windshield of his vehicle, which Guiterrez caused. Guiterrez ran into his motel room after he damaged the car. Shortly after, Gutierrez exited the motel room and ran around the building where he engaged in an altercation with patrons at the Stop N Go Taco located at 37229 Rehoboth Avenue. After Guiterrez exited the motel room, the owner entered the room and discovered Guiterrez had removed the bathroom window and frame out of the wall. Guiterrez was located on scene when troopers arrived, and he was taken into custody without incident.

He was transported to Troop 7 and charged with the following crimes:

• Burglary Second Degree (Felony)
• Theft Under $1,500
• Offensive Touching
• Criminal Mischief

Guiterrez’s arraignment and bond are currently pending.

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Released: 061821 0930

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Lewes, DE- Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continues investigating a serious accident that left a bicyclist in critical condition.

On June 17, 2021, at approximately 5:38 p.m., a 2006 Ford F-250 pickup truck towing a dual axle dump trailer, operated by a Georgetown, DE man, was traveling westbound on Shady Road approaching the intersection of Plantations Road with a green light. A 19-year-old female of Douglasville, PA, was riding a bicycle westbound on Shady Road in the designated bike lane. As the pickup truck started to proceed through the intersection, the bicyclist failed to see the pickup truck and trailer before turning left and impacting the right side of the trailer within the middle of the intersection. As a result of the impact, the bicyclist was knocked to the ground. The truck came to a controlled stop west of the intersection in the Henlopen Landing neighborhood.

The bicyclist was flown to an area hospital where she was admitted in critical condition.

The driver of the truck was not injured.

The roadway was closed for approximately 1.5 hours as the accident was investigated, and the roadway was cleared.

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Released: 061721 2315

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Rehoboth Beach, DE- Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred Wednesday night in a Rehoboth Beach motel.

On June 16, 2021, at approximately 9:34 p.m., the male suspect entered the Anchorage Inn located at 18809 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach, and requested change from the male front desk clerk. The suspect watched as the clerk obtained the money from a different area in the motel. When the clerk returned, the suspect asked for a different variation of money. As the clerk went to obtain the money, the suspect followed and shoved the clerk to the ground before grabbing a bank bag. A physical altercation ensued between the clerk and suspect before the suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of money. The suspect was last seen fleeing the area on foot, running south from the Anchorage Inn. The clerk did not require medical attention. 

The suspect is described as a black male, wearing a baseball hat and dark-colored clothing. No surveillance photographs are available. 

Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact Detective J. O’Neil with Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigative Unit by calling 302-752-3793. 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: 061721 1340

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Greenwood, DE- Delaware State Police are investigating thefts of tombstones from a Greenwood area cemetery.

On June 15, 2021, Delaware State Police responded to St. Johnstown Cemetery located at 13471 St. Johnstown Road, Greenwood, for a reported theft of tombstones. Over the past three weeks, the groundskeeper has discovered tombstones from the 1800’s stolen each week with a total of seven or eight stolen. These tombstones were the among the oldest in the cemetery.

Anyone with information regarding these thefts should contact Delaware State Police Troop 5 by calling 302-337-1090. 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: 061621 1127

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New Castle– Delaware State Police are investigating a carjacking that took place in the parking lot of Wawa on Tuesday night.

The incident occurred at approximately 8:03 p.m., June 15, 2021, in the parking lot of Wawa, located at 4000 North Dupont Highway, New Castle. The 52-year-old male victim parked his 2012 Nissan Altima and exited the vehicle in attempt to retrieve an item from the rear seat. The victim was approached by an unknown suspect who displayed a knife and demanded the keys to his vehicle. The victim complied and the suspect fled in the stolen car. The victim was not injured as a result of the incident.

The stolen vehicle has not been recovered at this time.

The suspect was described as a white male wearing all dark clothing and a black face mask.

There are currently no surveillance images are available.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Det. Kirchenbauer of the Troop 2 Criminal Investigative Unit by calling 302-365-8566. 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.

The Delaware State Police would like to warn the public about a recent increase in thefts of vehicles in the New Castle County area. The Delaware State Police, Troop 2 Criminal Investigative Unit, has recently seen an increase of vehicle thefts occurring in the Delaware State Police jurisdiction. A majority of the thefts have been occurring at gas stations in which a vehicle was left unattended, idling, or unlocked with the keys left in the vehicle. In many cases, the most common practice is a victim leaving their car running in a parking lot while they go into a store for a quick purchase.

Some car thieves look for cars idling in parking lots. Once they see a car is left unattended, all they have to do is walk up and drive away. The thefts of vehicles can be prevented. Please make sure when you exit your vehicle, your doors are locked, you remove your keys, and you park in a conspicuous location.

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Released: 061621 0935

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Major Peter “Pete” Sawyer has been a member of the Delaware State Police since November of 1996. Prior to his employment with the Delaware State Police, he was a patrol officer with the Rehoboth Beach Police Department for three years. He was promoted to the rank of Major on June 3, 2021 and is currently assigned as the Special Operations Officer. The duties associated with this position includes oversight of all Delaware State Police full-time Special Operations Units, to include the Intelligence and Homeland Security Section, the Delaware Information and Analysis Center (DIAC), the Aviation Section, the Maritime Unit, the Homicide Unit, Crime Lab, the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), the Delaware Gaming Enforcement Unit, and the Executive Protection Unit.

The Special Operations officer also has oversight of all Delaware State Police part-time special units statewide to include the Conflict Management Team, Explosive Ordinance Disposal Unit, Scuba Unit, Special Operations Response Team (SORT), Tactical Control Unit, Canine Unit, and Mounted Unit.

Prior to his promotion, Major Sawyer was assigned as the Homicide Unit Commander, Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit Commander, and Director of the Intelligence and Homeland Security Section. There, he was responsible for the daily operation of the Delaware Information and Analysis Center, which is the State designated fusion center for Delaware. In addition, he had oversight for other operational units within the Delaware State Police. These included the Maritime Unit, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Unit, the High Technology Crimes Unit, the Electronic Surveillance Unit, and the Internet Crimes Against Children Unit. Major Sawyer also served as the Troop 6 Deputy Troop Commander, Governors Task Force (GTF) supervisor, shift commander/patrol sergeant, property crimes detective, and patrol trooper.

Major Sawyer is a graduate of University of Delaware with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice earned in 1992 and a 2016 graduate of the 253^rd Session of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (F.B.I.) National Academy.

Pete also serves on the Delaware Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Executive Committee as the Assistant Director.

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Greenville- Delaware State Police has identified the individual who died in a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on Montchanin Road at the intersection with Barley Mill Road on June 13, 2021, as 37-year-old Nicole Peters of Middletown, DE.

The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continue to investigate this incident. Anyone with information regarding this collision should contact Corporal/3 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 .

State Troopers Investigating Fatal Crash – Greenville

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Released: 061521 1600

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