Newark – Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred yesterday evening that left one woman wounded.

On Thursday, July 01, 2021 at approximately 1:10 p.m., troopers responded to the Cigarette Outlet located at 13 Salem Village Square, Newark, for a shooting investigation.  Troopers determined two male suspects were approached by a 19-year-old female victim inside the store and engaged in a verbal altercation. Once outside the store, one suspect walked to his vehicle parked in the fire lane and retrieved a handgun. The suspect then began firing at the victim. The suspects then fled the scene. The victim was treated and released at an area hospital for a graze wound to her lower extremity.

Troopers located five spent shell casings at scene. There were no other reported injuries.

The suspects were described as black males wearing all dark clothing.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Patterson with Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigative Unit 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

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, Corporal/1 Jason Hatchell

Released: 070221 1049

Hartly, DE- Delaware State Police have identified the victim killed in a single vehicle fatal collision on June 29, 2021, on Hartly Road north of Halltown Road as Angela Montgomery, 58, of Milford, DE.

This collision remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Anyone with information should contact Cpl/3 Joseph Lane by calling 302-697-4454.

Troopers Investigate Single Vehicle Fatal Crash- Hartly

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Released: 070121 1410

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Laurel, DE- Delaware State Police are investigating a single vehicle fatal collision that occurred early Thursday morning east of Laurel.

On July 1, 2021, at approximately 3:34 a.m., a Mercury Marauder operated by an 18-year-old male of Seaford, was traveling northbound on Scott Land Road in the area of the intersection of Ross Point Road approaching an s-curve in the road. As the Mercury entered the curve, it left the east edge of the roadway. The driver swerved to the left, re-entering the roadway, then swerved to the right. This caused the car to exit the west edge of the roadway and slide sideways down a grass embankment and strike a tree on the driver side door. After impact, the car rotated counterclockwise and came to rest upright, facing a southwest direction.

The driver was wearing a seatbelt and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Identification is pending notification to next of kin.

The roadway was shut down for approximately four hours while the accident was investigated and roadway cleared.

This collision remains under investigation by Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact Cpl/1 Andrew Mitchell by calling 302-644-5020.

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@state.de.us.

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Released: 070121 1352

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Greenwood, DE- Delaware State Police are seeking the public’s assistance locating a Greenwood man who is wanted on multiple criminal charges.

Aarron T. Jenkins, 26, of Greenwood, is wanted by troopers on criminal charges stemming from incidents in March and May 2021. Attempts to locate Jenkins have been unsuccessful and troopers are seeking the public’s assistance locating him. Jenkins is wanted on the following charges:

• Terroristic Threatening
• Assault Third Degree
• Theft Under $1,500
• Theft by False Pretense

Anyone with information regarding Jenkins whereabouts should contact Delaware State Police Troop 5 by calling 302-337-1090 or dialing 9-1-1. 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@state.de.us.

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Released: 070121 1325

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Newark- Delaware State Police are releasing the name of the victim who was involved in the shooting incident on June 28, 2021 as 27-year-old Alexis Woods from Philadelphia, PA.

This incident continues to remain under investigation by the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit.

Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact Detective Grassi with the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit by calling 302-365-8441. 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 Arrest Philadelphia Woman for Manslaughter- Newark

Delaware State Police Conducting Criminal Investigation- Newark

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Released: 063021 1125

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Bear– Delaware State Police have arrested 22-year-old Dequan Woods of Bear, DE, for the robbery of fast-food restaurant.

The incident occurred on June 25, 2021, at approximately 1:25 p.m., when troopers responded to Popeyes, located at 1957 Pulaski Hwy. Bear, DE in reference to a knife point robbery. Upon arrival, it was determined that the suspect who was also a former employee, identified as Dequan Woods, entered the business, and demanded to speak to the manager regarding money Woods believed he was owed. After the manager denied Woods was owed any money. Woods jumped over the front counter and removed money from the cash register. The manager confronted Woods who in turn displayed a large a cutting instrument. Woods then ran to his vehicle in the parking lot with an undisclosed amount of cash and fled the area. The victim was not injured as a result of the incident.

On June 30, 2021, troopers located Woods at his residence and took him into custody without incident. Woods was transported to Troop 2 where he was charged with the following:

• Robbery 1^st Degree (Felony)
• Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony

Woods was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court 2 and released on $43,000 unsecured bond.

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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Released: 063021 1101

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Laurel, DE- Delaware State Police have identified the victim who died in a fatal collision on County Seat Highway and Kaye Road, on Saturday, June 26, 2021, as Edgar Martinez-Miranda, 29, of Laurel, DE.

This collision remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact Cpl/1 Ryan Albert by calling 302-703-3266.

Troopers Investigating Fatal Crash East of Laurel

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Released: 062921

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Little Heaven, DE- Delaware State Police have identified the victim who died in a fatal collision on Bay Road, on Saturday, June 26, 2021, as Nathaniel Montgomery,63, of Rock Hall, MD.

This collision remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact Cpl/3 Joseph Lane by calling 302-697-4454.

State Police Investigating Fatal Collision-Little Heaven

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@state.de.us.

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Released: 062921 1301

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Seaford, DE- Delaware State Police are seeking the public’s assistance identifying two suspects wanted in connection to a Seaford convenience store burglary.

On June 28, 2021, at approximately 6:00 a.m., Delaware State Police responded to Tru Blu convenience store located at 1611 Middleford Road, Seaford, for a reported burglary. The investigation determined during the overnight hours, two male suspects forced entry into the business and removed an undisclosed amount of goods.

The first suspect is described as a male with curly hair. He was wearing a hooded sweatshirt with “NAVY” written on the back, gloves, and sweatpants.

The second suspect is described as a male with a goatee and glasses. He was wearing shorts and a Ravens hooded sweatshirt that says, “Win, lose or tie. I’m a Raven’s fan until I die”. He was also carrying a book bag.

This case is being investigated by Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigative Unit. Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact Detective William Saylor by calling 302-752-3897 or emailing William.Saylor@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 .

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@state.de.us.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 062921 1111

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