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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Harrington, DE- Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal accident that occurred Wednesday afternoon.

On June 9, 2021, at approximately 4:05 p.m., a 2003 Honda Accord driven by a Rockville, MD, man was stopped in the median crossover at South DuPont Highway and Hopkins Cemetery Road. A 2000 Honda Civic driven by a Harrington man was traveling southbound on South DuPont Highway, approaching Hopkins Cemetery Road in the right travel lane. At this time, the Accord entered South DuPont Highway to travel westbound on Hopkins Cemetery Road and entered the Civic’s lane of travel. The front of the Accord was struck in the front passenger side door area. After impact, the Accord and Civic traveled off the west edge of the roadway. They entered the front parking lot of Callaway Furniture before the Accord disengaged from the Civic and continued traveling southwest. The front of the Accord struck the front of Callaway Furniture and came to rest. The Civic came to an uncontrolled stop facing west in the parking lot. 

The driver of the Accord was transported to an area hospital and admitted for minor injuries. The 65-year-old female from Silver Springs, MD, was seated in the front passenger seat. She was transported to an area hospital where she was pronounced dead. Identification is pending notification to next of kin. 

The driver of the Civic was treated at the scene by EMS. 

Callaway Furniture was occupied at the time of the collision, but there were no injuries to any of the occupants inside the store. 

The roadway was closed for approximately 3 hours while the investigation was completed, and the roadway was cleared. This collision remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit. Anyone with information regarding the investigation should contact Cpl/3 W. Booth by calling 302-697-4454. 

Millsboro, DE- Delaware State Police are investigating a residence shot that occurred early Wednesday morning in the Orchard Manor community.

On June 8, 2021, at approximately 12:27 a.m., troopers responded to a residence on Circle Drive, Millsboro, for a reckless endangering incident. The investigation revealed the 30-year-old male and 29-year-old female residents were inside when an unknown suspect shot the exterior of the residence multiple times. Troopers located multiple casings on the roadway in the area, and two fragments were located on the porch. No one was injured during the incident.

The suspect vehicle is described as a red sedan. No surveillance photographs are available.

This investigation is being conducted by the Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigation Unit. Anyone with information should contact Detective H. Lingo by calling 302-752-3798. 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: 060921 1714

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Newark – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is conducting an investigation into a fatal motorcycle crash on Route 896 (South College Avenue) that occurred Sunday morning.

The incident occurred at approximately 10:35 a.m., on Sunday, June 6, 2021, as a 2020 Can-Am Spyder 3-wheel motorcycle, being operated by a 65-year-old male of Wilmington, Delaware, was traveling northbound on Route 896 in the right lane of two northbound thru lanes of travel, approaching the intersection with GBC drive.  The traffic signal for Route 896 northbound at the intersection began cycling from green to yellow.  The operator of the Can-Am began to slow down in response to the traffic signal.  At this time, a 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 was traveling northbound on Route 896 in the right lane of travel, approaching the intersection with GBC drive. The Mercedes failed to slow down for the motorcycle ahead and struck the rear of Can-Am. The force of the impact pushed the motorcycle into the intersection where it became engulfed in flames.

The 65-year-old male operator of the Can-Am was ejected from the motorcycle. He was transported to Christiana Hospital and admitted for life threatening injuries. He was later pronounced deceased on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Identification is pending notification to next of kin.

The 16-year-old male operator of the Mercedes was properly restrained and did not sustain any injuries from this collision.  Impairment of either operator is not a contributing factor into this collision.

Route 896 northbound between Route 40 and GBC Drive was closed for approximately 3 hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

No charges have been filed at this time as the investigation remains on-going.

The crash remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact Corporal/3 Breen by calling 302-365-8486. 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: 060921 1551

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Wilmington- Delaware State Police are investigating a shots fired incident which took place Wednesday afternoon.

On June 6, 2021, at approximately 12:57 p.m., troopers responded to the parking lot of the Amazon fulfillment center located at 1025 Boxwood Road, Wilmington, for a report of shots fired. The investigation determined a light-colored SUV pulled into the parking lot and opened fire. No one was injured during the incident.

Troopers discovered two shell casings at the scene.

There is no suspect description at this time.

The investigation is in it’s early stages, anyone with information regarding this incident should contact Detective Strecker with Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigative Unit by calling 302-365-8413. 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: 060921 1419

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Selbyville, DE- Delaware State Police arrested Blake H. Leveton, 50, of Selbyville, early Wednesday morning for impersonating a police officer and other criminal charges. 

On June 8, 2021, at approximately 1:50 a.m., troopers responded to Royal Farms located at 36437 Lighthouse Road, Selbyville, for a report of a subject arguing with people inside the business and shoplifting. The investigation determined Blake Leveton entered Royal Farms and began yelling and cursing at two male customers. During the incident, Leveton held up a shiny metal object and told the males she was a police officer. She then removed a pink bandanna from a sales rack and walked out of the store without rendering payment. Troopers were able to identify Leveton as a suspect and responded to her residence, where she was taken into custody without incident. A probable cause search of Leveton was conducted incident to arrest, and two heroin baggies were located on her person.

Leveton was transported to Troop 4, where she was charged with the following crimes:

• Criminal Impersonation of a Police Officer (Felony)
• Disorderly Conduct
• Shoplifting
• Possession of a Controlled Substance

She was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #3 and released on a $7,300.00 unsecured bond.

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Released: 060921 1104

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Ellendale, DE- Delaware State Police arrested James R. Adkins, 18, of Ellendale, on criminal charges Tuesday night following an altercation.

On June 8, 2021, at approximately 8:19 p.m., troopers were dispatched to the 18000 block of New Hope Road, Ellendale, for a reported shooting. Through the investigation, troopers determined an argument occurred between James R. Adkins and an 11-year-old female about the female riding Adkins’s bicycle. During the incident, Adkins retrieved a riffle-style BB gun from his residence and shot at the victim, striking her in the lower torso. The victim sustained a minor injury as a result but was not transported for medical attention. Adkins was taken into custody at his residence without incident and transported to Troop 7, where he was charged with the following crimes:

• Assault Second Degree (Felony)
• Endangering the Welfare of a Child
• Menacing

Atkins was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #3 and released on a $4,500.00 unsecured bond.

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Released: 060921 0943

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Magnolia, DE- Delaware State Police arrested Patrick Gassaway, 30, of Magnolia, on felony criminal charges.

On June 6, 2021, Gassaway was involved in a physical altercation with a female acquaintance at a residence on Crew Circle, Magnolia. During the altercation, Gassaway strangled the victim and caused visible injuries to her while three children were present in the home. The female received medical treatment at a nearby hospital for her injuries. On June 7, 2021, troopers located Gassaway and he was taken into custody and transported to Delaware State Police Troop 3.

He was charged with the following charges:

• Aggravated Menacing (Felony)
• Strangulation (Felony)
• Assault Third Degree
• Endangering the Welfare of a Child
• Criminal Mischief

Gassaway was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #2 and released on a $9,500.00 unsecured bond.

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Released: 060821 1023

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Dover, DE- Delaware State Police arrested Shelva Smith, 33, of Dover, on criminal charges following an incident Monday afternoon in Dover.

On June 7, 2021, at approximately 4:45 p.m., Delaware State Police responded to a residence on Lingo Drive for a criminal mischief complaint. During the investigation, troopers learned an altercation had occurred between Smith and a 33-year-old female and a 42-year-old male outside the home. During the altercation, Smith responded to her vehicle and retrieved a 9mm handgun. She then returned to where the victims were standing and threatened to harm them with the weapon before they fled the area in a vehicle. No one was injured during the altercation. 

Smith was located at her residence and taken into custody without incident. She was transported to Troop 3, where she was charged with the following crimes:

• Aggravated Menacing (Felony)
• Terroristic Threatening
• Disorderly Conduct

She was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #7 and released on her own recognizance.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 060821 0946

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