Bear – Delaware State Police are on the scene of a serious motor vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 11:56 a.m., Tuesday, March 23, 2021, on Pulaski Highway (Route 40) at Buckley Boulevard. 

As a result of the crash, westbound Pulaski Highway is closed at the intersection. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes of travel. The road closure is anticipated to be lengthy, with no estimated time for a re-opening.

For updated road closure information and traffic conditions log on to:

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

The investigation is in the early stages with further details being released as they become available.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Corporal/1 Jason Hatchell

Released: 032321 1325

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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.ttp://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.

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Released: 031921 1819

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Dover- A Smyrna man was arrested early Friday morning for traveling on the wrong side of the highway and disregarding a police officer signal.

On March 19, 2021, at approximately 2:59 a.m., troopers were dispatched to SR 1 and Scarborough Road, Dover, for a reported vehicle traveling southbound in the northbound travel lanes. Troopers located the vehicle approaching the S. Little Creek Road exit and attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle in the northbound lanes of SR1.

Due to the high risk of serious injury, stop sticks were authorized and deployed by troopers in the area of Exit 88, Magnolia. The vehicle came to stop shortly thereafter and the operator, 32-year-old Darrin Swiggett of Smyrna, was taken into custody without incident.

Swiggett was transported to Troop 3 where he was charged with the following crimes:

• Disregarding a Police Officer Signal (Felony)
• Driving Under the Influence of a combination of Alcohol and Drugs
• Reckless Driving
• Driving on the Wrong Side of the Road
• Failure to Obey Traffic Device
• Seatbelt Violation

Swiggett’s arraignment is pending at this time.

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Released: 031921 1334

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Dover- Delaware State Police is seeking the public’s assistance with identifying the pictured suspects wanted in connection to burglaries of construction sites.

On March 15, 2021, and March 16, 2021, troopers responded to construction sites on Lebanon Road, Dover, for a reported burglary. The investigation determined on March 13, 2021, at approximately 3:13 a.m., two male subjects entered the property and removed a large amount of construction materials. On March 16, 2021, two male subjects entered the property during the early morning hours and removed a large amount of construction material. The total value of the stolen property during the burglaries was several thousand dollars. 

Anyone with information regarding these incidents or the suspects’ identity should contact Detective Shawn Ryan with the Delaware State Police Troop 3 Criminal Investigative Unit 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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Released: 031821 1732

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Middletown– The Delaware State Police are attempting to identify the suspect (pictured above) involved in an Aggravated Menacing incident that occurred Wednesday afternoon.

On March 17, 2021, at approximately 1:47 p.m., an unknown suspect operating a gray Ford Escape followed a 30-year-old male victim of Wilmington, in an apparent road rage incident. The victim pulled his vehicle into a parking lot located off of Marl Pit Road at which time the suspect pulled up next to the victim and displayed a black handgun towards him. The suspect verbally threatened the victim, then fled eastbound toward Route 13.

The suspect is described as a white male approximately 50-60 years old.

Anyone with information regarding this incident or suspect should contact Cpl./3 Sydnor with the Delaware State Police Troop 9 by calling 302-464-3352. 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: 031821 1350

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Bridgeville- Delaware State Police Troop 5 is seeking the public’s assistance with locating 40-year-old Quanteve Hanzer of Seaford. Hanzer is wanted on domestic related felony charges and troopers have been unsuccessful with locating him. Hanzer is possibly operating a 2013 black Dodge Challenger with Delaware registration in the Seaford or Georgetown area.

Hanzer is described as a black male, 5’7″, approximately 180 lbs., brown eyes, and black hair.

Anyone with information regarding Hanzer’s whereabouts should contact Delaware State Police Troop 5 by calling 302-337-1090 or dialing 911. 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: 031621 1842

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Middletown- Delaware State Police are seeking the public’s assistance with locating 40-year-old Ian H. Nadel of Middletown. Nadel is wanted by Delaware State Police Troop 2 Major Crimes Unit on felony criminal charges. Nadel may be in the New Castle County area and attempts to locate him have been unsuccessful.

Nadel is described as a white male, 5′ 9″, 170 lbs., brown hair, and brown eyes.

Anyone with information regarding Nadel’s whereabouts should contact Detective A. Bange with the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Major Crimes Unit by calling 302-365-8411 or dialing 911. 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: 031621 1545

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Dover- The State Bureau of Identification Dover location will be closed for business on Friday, March 19, 2021. They will no longer be located in the Blue Hen Corporate Center located at 655 S. Bay Road Suite 1B, Dover, DE. The State Bureau of Identification will reopen at their new location at 600 S. Bay Road Suite 1, Dover, DE, on Monday, March 22, 2021. Anyone in need of scheduling a Background Check appointment should call 302-739-2528. 

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Released: 031621 1426

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Claymont – The Delaware State Police are investigating a carjacking that took place at the intersection of Philadelphia Pike and Harvey Road early this morning.

The incident occurred at approximately 1:00 a.m., Monday, March 15, 2021, when a 20-year-old victim operating a blue Ford Fiesta was stopped in the left turn lane of northbound Philadelphia Pike at Harvey Road. The victim was approached by an unknown suspect who displayed a handgun and demanded her out of the vehicle. The victim complied and the suspect fled the scene in the stolen vehicle. The victim was not injured as a result of the incident.

The suspect was described as a black male approximately 5’3”-5’5” tall wearing dark clothing and a mask.

The stolen blue Ford Fiesta has not been located at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Det. McDerby of the Troop 2 Criminal Investigative Unit by calling 302-834-2620. 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:031521 1703

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Greenwood – The Delaware State Police are currently on the scene of a crash involving an overturned cement truck. As a result of the crash, Beach Highway is closed between Shawnee Road and Saw Mill Road.

Motorists will experience heavy delays in the area and are advised to seek alternate routes of travel.

For updated traffic conditions and road closure information, log on to http://www.deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/index.shtml#advisories.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Corporal/1 Jason Hatchell

Released: 031521 1344

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