Dover – Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit (S.O.A.R) is currently looking for the following wanted sex offenders after he either failed to register or re-register his 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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Released: 060421 2128

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New Castle- Delaware State Police is issuing a traffic advisory for I-95 northbound in the area Route 141 exit ramps. The roadway will be closed for an extended period due to a traffic crash. Motorists should seek alternate routes of travel.

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http://www.deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/index.shtml#advisories.

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Released: 060321 1645

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Harbeson, DE- Delaware State Police arrested Russel E. Leibensperger, 43, from Harbeson, on Wednesday night for criminal charges.

On June 2, 2021, at approximately 9:44 p.m., troopers responded to the 21000 block of Harbeson Road. The investigation determined the 62-year-old female and 63-year-old male residents were home when Leibensperger knocked on the front door. The female opened the door, leaving the storm door closed, and discovered Leibensperger standing on the front porch. Leibensperger told the female he knew how to get in before exiting the porch when she retrieved the phone to call 9-1-1. As she was on the phone with the dispatch center, Leibensperger knocked on the residence’s back door and held a folding knife in his hand. The female did not open the door for fear he would cause physical harm to her. The suspect then ran around the side of the house, and the victim lost sight of him. No one was injured during the incident.

As troopers were on scene investigating the incident, Leibensperger exited the surrounding wooded area on foot and began walking on Harbeson Road when he was taken into custody without incident. He was transported to Troop 7, where he was charged with the following crimes:

• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Aggravated Menacing (Felony)
• Criminal Trespass Second Degree
• Drunk on a Highway

Leibensperger was committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $67,300 cash 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. (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@state.de.us.

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Released: 060321 1457

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Harbeson, DE- Delaware State Police investigated a personal injury accident that occurred late last night involving three parked Delaware State Police vehicles being struck.

On June 2, 2021, at approximately 9:44 p.m., three Delaware State Troopers responded to a residence on Harbeson Road for a burglary in progress. A fully marked Delaware State Police 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe occupied by a Delaware State Trooper assigned to Troop 7 was parked on the east edge of Harbeson Road in a private driveway located in the 21000 block of Harbeson Road, facing east. An unmarked and unoccupied Delaware State Police 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe was parked on the northbound shoulder facing north, slightly behind the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe with no emergency equipment activated. A Delaware State Police fully marked and unoccupied 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe was parking on the northbound shoulder facing north on Harbeson Road, behind the 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe with the rear emergency equipment activated. A 2000 Chrysler LHS passenger vehicle, operated by a 62-year-old male from Lewes, DE, was traveling northbound on Harbeson Road, approaching all three parked Delaware State Police vehicles. For unknown reasons, the driver drifted off the east edge of the roadway, causing the Chrysler to impact the rear of the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe. As a result of the initial impact, the front of the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe struck the back of the 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe. The 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe was then forced into the right side of the occupied 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe.

The Delaware State Trooper occupying the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe was not injured in the collision.

The 62-year-old male from Lewes was transported by ambulance to an area hospital and admitted with non-life-threatening injuries. He was charged with Inattentive Driving, Failure to Maintain Lane, and Expired Registration.

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Released: 060321

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Dover, DE- Delaware State Police are investigating a convenience store robbery that occurred yesterday afternoon in the Dover area.

At approximately 3:25 p.m. on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, an unknown male entered the WAWA convenience store located at 1525 E. Lebanon Road, Dover. Once at the check-out counter, the suspect demanded money from the female cashier. The cashier complied and handed over an undisclosed amount of money before the suspect fled out the front door of the business. No one was injured during the incident, and no surveillance images are available.

The suspect is described as a white male, tall, average build, and short brown hair. He was wearing a red baseball cap, disposable surgical face mask, gray/black half-zip hooded sweatshirt, and jeans. The suspect was last seen fleeing the area on foot.

This incident remains an active investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 3 Criminal Investigation Unit. Anyone with information should contact Detective T. Ford by calling 302-698-8569. 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 Heather Pepper

Released: 060321 1115

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Wilmington – The Delaware State Police are investigating a strong arm robbery that took place in the parking lot of the Bank of America on Wednesday afternoon.

The incident occurred at approximately 2:50 p.m., Wednesday, June 2, 2021, in the parking lot of the Bank of America, located at 5215 Concord Pike, Wilmington. A 68-year-old female had just exited her vehicle and was walking across the parking lot when she was approached by a male suspect who asked if she needed help. The suspect grabbed the victim’s backpack and a brief struggle ensued. The victim was knocked to the ground at which time the suspect was able to gain possession of the backpack and fled on foot. The suspect was last seen on foot on Naamans Road in the area of the Stratford apartment complex. The victim sustained minor injuries from the fall but refused medical treatment.

The suspect was described as a thin white male, approximately 5’10” tall with a beard.

No surveillance images are available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact the Troop 2 Robbery 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.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Corporal/1 Jason Hatchell

Released: 060321 1029

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Dagsboro, DE- Delaware State Police has identified the pedestrian who died in a fatal crash on May 31, 2021, as Smith Florestal, 21, of Seaford. 

This crash remains an active investigation being completed by the Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstructive Unit. Anyone with information regarding this investigation should contact Cpl/3 K. Argo by calling 302-644-5020.

Troopers Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash- Dagsboro

This collision remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstructive Unit. Anyone with information regarding this crash should contact 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 Heather Pepper

Released: 060221 1522

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Selbyville, DE- Delaware State Police arrested a Maryland man for felony assault after hitting a stranger with his vehicle.

On June 1, 2021, at approximately 4:53 p.m., a 53-year-old male from Fenwick Island exited Harris Teeter grocery store located at 31221 Americana Parkway, Selbyville, and attempted to cross the parking lot from the store to the first median. While crossing the road, a white Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck operated by Robert Sadowski Jr., 19, of Bishopville, MD, began driving north in the parking lot toward the victim. As Sadowski approached the victim, he accelerated and swerved the truck into where he was standing. The truck struck the victim and knocked him to the ground, causing minor injury.

Through investigative leads, troopers identified Sadowski as the driver of the Silverado pickup truck. Sadowski was contacted and turned himself in to Delaware State Police Troop 4. Sadowski was charged with Assault 2nd Degree (Felony) and arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #2 and released on a $3,000.00 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. (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: 060221 1445

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Delaware – The 35th ANNUAL STATEWIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS involving over 500 Law Enforcement Officers will be held on Thursday, June 10.

The 2021 Torch Run is a modified event, taking place on just one day instead of the traditional three. The Torch Run will have two legs, one departing from Georgetown at 7:30 a.m. and the second leaving Middletown at 9:50 a.m. Both legs will end in Dover with a ceremony on the Legislative Mall at 1:45 p.m.

In its history, Delaware Law Enforcement for Special Olympics has raised more than $9.25 million to support Special Olympics Delaware’s year-round program of quality sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities and/or cognitive delays. A family of over 5,000 volunteers makes this program possible for the more than 4,200 athletes who compete in Special Olympics Delaware. The organization builds sports skills, confidence, strength, motivation, and self-esteem … not just for the athletes, but for everyone involved.

In addition to the statewide modified Torch Run, three police agencies are holding their own independent Torch Runs through their towns. Seaford Police Department’s Torch Run is on Monday, June 7, with Delmar and Rehoboth Beach Police Departments holding theirs on Wednesday, June 9. Media interested in any of the three independent events, please contact those named departments for more details.

More information about the “Stronger Together Torch Run” can be found by clicking on the banner above.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Released: 060221 1400

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