Delmar, DE- Delaware State Police are investigating a shots fired incident that occurred Tuesday evening on Providence Church Road.

On May 25, 2021, at approximately 8:44 a.m., troopers responded to the 36000 block of Providence Church Road for reports of shots fired at a residence. The investigation revealed two individuals were inside the home sleeping when they heard a popping noise around 2:30 a.m. They initially thought it was someone at their door and after looking outside, didn’t see anyone and went back to sleep. It was later determined that someone fired an unknown type of gun at their residence. An examination of the crime scene revealed at least three rounds struck the home and four rounds struck their vehicle parked in the driveway. Neither of the residents were injured.

A canvas of the area of the residence revealed multiple shell casings located on Providence Church Road.

At this time, there is no vehicle or suspect information.

Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact Det. D. Yencer with Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigative Unit by calling 302-752-3791. 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: 052621 1330

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Hartly – The Delaware State Police are currently conducting a criminal investigation in the 700 block of Proctors Purchase Road, in regard to an incident that was reported at approximately 4:29 a.m., Wednesday, May 26,2021. The incident is contained to this specific location and at this time the area is secure and there is no threat to public safety.

There will continue to be a police presence as the investigation continues. There are no road closures at this time.

Further details regarding the incident will be released as they become available.

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Released: 052621 0710

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Milford – The Delaware State Police have made an arrest in the serious crash that occurred late Sunday afternoon south of Milford.

William T. Ackridge Jr., 18 of Newark, DE was taken into custody without incident at his residence by Probation and Parole Officers on the afternoon of Monday May 24, 2021. He was transported to Troop 2 where he was processed for the following charges.

• Three counts of Vehicular Assault 2nd (Misdemeanors)
• Leaving the Scene of a Collision Resulting in Injury
• Reckless Driving
• Driving Without a Valid License
• Three counts of Failure to Stop At a Red Light

Ackridge was arraigned via videophone with Justice of the Peace Court #2 and released after posting $4,104.00 secured bond.

Troopers with the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit were able to identify William Ackridge as the driver of the black Toyota Corolla after receiving information from Probation and Parole about his location on Sunday during the incident through his GPS ankle monitor. This information, along with the video footage from Delaware State Police Aviation (Trooper 2), capturing Ackridge exiting the the driver’s side of the Corolla assisted troopers in their investigation.

Delaware State Police Investigating Serious Crash in Milford

The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing their investigation into the crash. Anyone with information regarding the incident should contact Sgt, Nick DeMalto by calling 302-703-3269. 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: 052521 1755

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Laurel – The Delaware State Police have arrested a Laurel man after he fired his gun at a local restaurant.

The incident occurred around 10:05 p.m. Friday May 21, 2021 when troopers were dispatched to the RnR Grill N Bar, located at 30739 Sussex Highway, Laurel, for a report of a subject shooting a gun. Laurel Police Officers arrived at the establishment shortly after the call and located Aaron M. Givens near a shed behind the business and placed him in custody without incident.

State Police Detectives learned through the investigation that Givens, 38 of Laurel, was patronizing the bar and was asked to leave after he was banging a flashlight on tables. As he was being escorted out of the building by employees, Givens stopped and removed a handgun from his pants. He then turned around and pointed the gun at the two employees and two other patrons that were behind them. Upon seeing the gun, the employees and patrons turned and began to run back inside the bar and grill before Givens fired three to four rounds in their direction. None of the victims were struck by the gunfire, but one employee suffered an injury to his knee as he was trying to re-enter the building.

Givens remained outside the bar until Laurel PD and State Troopers arrived on scene to take him into custody. The gun used in this incident was described as a .22 caliber semi-automatic pistol and was recovered.

Aaron Givens was transported back to Troop 5 in Bridgeville where he was charged with Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, three counts of Reckless Endangering 1st, and Possession of a Firearm While Under the Influence of Drugs/Alcohol. He was arraigned at JP3 in Georgetown and remanded to the custody of Sussex Correctional Institution on $36,000.00 secured 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: 052421 1215

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Milford – At the request of the Milford Police Department, the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is currently investigating a serious crash that occurred earlier this afternoon south of the city.

At approximately 2:15 p.m. Sunday May 23, 2021, a 2003 GMC Envoy being operated by a 39-year-old male from Reading, PA was traveling northbound on South duPont Boulevard (US 113) in the right lane approaching the intersection with Cypress Hall Boulevard. A black 2017 Toyota Corolla, which was reported stolen out of New Castle County, was traveling northbound on US 113 from the Ocean City, Maryland area at an extremely high rate of speed. As the Corolla was traveling northbound it was tracked by numerous 9-1-1 calls and DelDOT cameras to the Redner’s parking lot (28253 Lexus Drive) in the limits of Milford. Once Delaware State Police Aviation (Trooper 2) was overhead it was able to locate the Corolla in the parking lot, however, the car began traveling eastbound out of the Redner’s parking lot on Cypress Hall Boulevard.  The Corolla failed to stop at a red traffic light at the intersection with US 113 and as it was turning northbound in the intersection it struck the GMC Envoy on the left front side. The impact caused the Envoy to drive off the east side of the roadway and start to rotate in a clockwise direction causing the left rear quarter panel to violently strike a utility pole. The Toyota Corolla failed to stop and continued northbound on US 113 before making a right onto Lakeview Road. The suspect vehicle traveled a short distance through the limits of Milford before coming to a stop at the intersection of Causey Avenue and Church Street. At that point, four occupants fled from the vehicle on foot in an unknown direction.

The 39-year-old operator of the GMC Envoy was properly restrained and did not sustain any injuries.

A 29-year-old female front seat passenger was properly restrained and was uninjured.

A 17-year-old female passenger sitting on the left side of the second row was properly restrained and was uninjured.

A 1-year-old female passenger properly restrained in a rear facing car seat occupying the right rear passenger seat in the second row was transported to Bayhealth Kent General where she was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

A 10-year-old male passenger was properly restrained occupying the left rear passenger seat in the third row. He was initially transported by EMS to Bayhealth Sussex Campus before being airlifted to A.I. duPont where he is listed in critical condition.

A 6-year-old male passenger was properly restrained occupying the right rear passenger seat in the third row. He was initially transported by EMS to Bayhealth Sussex Campus before being airlifted to A.I. duPont where he is listed in serious condition.

All of the above listed passengers were in the GMC Envoy and are from Reading, Pennsylvania.

No detailed suspect information could be given at the time of this release other than four black males.

US 113 northbound at Cypress Hall Road had intermittent lane closures for approximately three hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating the crash. Anyone with information regarding the incident should contact Sgt, Nick DeMalto by calling 302-703-3269. 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.

For information surrounding the incident which alerted officers in Maryland and Delaware to the stolen Toyota Corolla, please contact the Ocean City Public Communications Director at 410-520-5395 or amiller@oceancitymd.gov.

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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Dover – Delaware State Police have identified the individual who died as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision on Fast Landing Road east of Cheswold on May 22, 2021, as Jailyn Ramos, 14 of Dover, DE.

*Update #1* Delaware State Police Investigating Serious Crash- Dover

*Traffic Advisory* Delaware State Police Investigating Serious Crash- Dover

The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating the crash. Anyone with information regarding the incident should contact Sergeant J. 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.

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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Smyrna – Delaware State Police have identified the individual who died as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision on Ryan Road south of Smyrna on May 22, 2021, as Cecilia M. Powell, 62 of Smyrna, DE.

The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Crash Reconstruction Unit is investigating the collision. Anyone with information regarding the incident should contact Master Corporal J. Lane 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.

*Update #1* Delaware State Police Investigating Serious Crash- Smyrna

*Traffic Advisory* Delaware State Police Investigating Serious Crash- Smyrna

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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New Castle – Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred yesterday evening that left one man wounded.

On Saturday May 22, 2021 at approximately 4:30 p.m., Troopers were notified by Christiana Medical Center (CMC) staff that a male subject checked into the Emergency Department with a gunshot wound to the upper torso. Detectives learned through the investigation that the 24-year-old male, of Newark, DE, was walking through the parking lot of New York Fried Chicken, located at 3900 N. duPont Highway, when a black male began shooting at the him numerous times. After the suspect shot at the victim, the suspect ran towards Memorial Drive. The victim was struck once in the upper torso and was transported by a private vehicle to CMC where he was treated and released with non-life-threatening injuries.

Troopers located eleven shell casings at the scene.

The suspect suspect was only described as a black male wearing light colored pants, a black T-shirt, and a dark mask covering his face. There were no other reported injuries.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective H. Carroll with Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigative Unit by calling 302-365-8467.  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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Smyrna – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a single vehicle fatal crash that occurred this afternoon south of Smyrna.

The incident occurred around 2:38 p.m. May 22, 2021 as a 2019 Toyota Corolla was traveling southbound on Ryan Road, south of Sunnyside Road. For undetermined reasons, the vehicle drove off the east side of the roadway and struck a large pine tree and came to a stop.

The 62-year-old female operator from Smyrna, and sole occupant, was properly restrained and was pronounced dead at the scene. Identification is pending notification of next of kin.

Ryan Road was closed between Sunnyside Road and Brenford Road for approximately two and a half hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating the crash. Anyone with information regarding the incident should contact MCpl. J. Lane 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 .

*Traffic Advisory* Delaware State Police Investigating Serious Crash- Smyrna

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: 052221 2110

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Dover – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash from earlier this morning.

On Saturday May 22, 2021 at approximately 8:39 a.m. a 2021 Kia Forte was traveling eastbound on Fast Landing Road (SR 42) just east of Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway (SR 1) at an extreme high rate of speed approaching a moderate right curve.  Due to its high-speed, the operator was unable to negotiate the curve and traveled off the north side of the roadway.  After exiting the roadway, the Kia traveled down an embankment and into a grass field.  The vehicle continued in a northeasterly direction where it started to rotate in a counterclockwise direction as it struck an evergreen tree with the right rear. After hitting the tree the car overturned violently striking several other evergreen trees as it continues in a northeasterly direction before coming to a stop.

As the Kia was overturning, the left rear passenger, a 13-year-old female from Dover was not properly restrained and was ejected from the vehicle. She was transported by EMS to Bayhealth Kent General Hospital where she was treated and admitted with non-life-threatening injuries.

A 7-year-old male from Dover, was seated in the rear center seat and not properly restrained, but not ejected from the car. He was flown from the scene to A.I. duPont where he was treated and admitted with non-life-threatening injuries.

A 14-year-old Dover female was a right rear passenger and not properly restrained. She was not ejected and pronounced dead at the scene. Identification is pending notification of next of kin.

The operator, a 35-year-old male from Dover who was properly restrained, was flown to Christiana Medical Center where he was treated and admitted with non-life-threatening injuries.

Fast Landing Road between Meadow Green Ave and East Denneys Road was closed for approximately six hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating the crash. Anyone with information regarding the incident should contact Sgt. J. 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 .

*Traffic Advisory* Delaware State Police Investigating Serious Crash- Dover

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 Gary Fournier

Released: 052221 2100

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