Dover- Delaware State Police have identified the individual who died in a fatal collision on February 24, 2021, as 33-year-old Richard S. Peace of Dover, DE.

The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continue to investigate this incident. Anyone with information regarding this collision should contact Cpl/3 J. Lane with the Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction 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 .

Troopers Investigating Fatal Crash Involving an Off-Highway Vehicle- Dover

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Felton- Delaware State Police have identified the individual who died in a fatal single motor vehicle collision on February 23, 2021, as 29-year-old Dejuan J. Ortiz of Ellendale, DE.

The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continue to investigate this incident. Anyone with information regarding this collision should contact Sgt. John Wheatley with the Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction 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 .

Delaware State Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision- Felton

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Wilmington – Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that was discovered Thursday afternoon.

On February 25, 2021, at approximately 2:17 p.m., DELDOT personnel were working on I-495 in the area of Edgemoor Road when they noticed damage to a section of guardrail on the right side of northbound I-495. After further inspection, the DELDOT personnel discovered a 2009 Ford F-150 approximately 200-300 feet off the roadway and down a steep embankment in the area of the damaged guardrail and they contacted the Delaware State Police.

The investigation determined on February 17, 2021, at approximately 11:53 p.m., the Ford was traveling northbound on I-495 in the area of Edgemoor Road. For unknown reasons, the vehicle veered off the roadway and the front collided with the guardrail.  After impact, the Ford traveled down a steep embankment and overturned multiple times before coming to rest in an area of overbrown brush. The 65-year-old male operator of Chester, PA, was located in the vehicle at the time of the investigation and was pronounced deceased at the scene.  Identification of the victim is pending notification to next of kin.

The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this collision. Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact Detective Forester with the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit by calling 302-365-8485. 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: 022621 1112

Dover- Delaware State Police are conducting a fatal crash involving an off-highway vehicle that occurred Wednesday night.

On February 24, 2021, at approximately 9:08 p.m., a Honda CRF-450 Dirt Bike operated by a 33-year-old male of Dover, was traveling northbound on Peachtree Run approaching the intersection of Vanessa Drive. A silver 2011 Hyundai Sonata operated by a 21-year-old male of Dover was traveling southbound on Peachtree Run, approaching Vanessa Drive and preparing to make a left turn onto Vanessa Drive.  The Hyundai proceeded to make the left turn onto Vanessa Drive and the right quarter panel was struck by the front of the dirt bike.

The Honda CRF-450 Dirt Bike is an off-highway vehicle, and is not street legal. It was not equipped with any lighting source (headlights, taillights, or reflective material).

The Hyundai came to stop shortly after the collision at the entrance to Vanessa Drive and remained on scene.  The operator was not injured during the collision.

The operator of the Honda was transported to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Identification of victim is pending notification to next of kin.

The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating this collision. Anyone with information regarding the collision should contact Cpl/3 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 .

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Released: 022521 1248

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Felton– Delaware State Police is investigating a single fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred late Tuesday night.

On February 23, 2021, at approximately 11:00 p.m., a 2003 Honda Accord was traveling southbound on Canterbury Road south of Roesville Road, approaching the Coursey Pond boat ramp.  The 29-year-old male operator of Ellendale failed to negotiate the curve in the roadway and lost control of the vehicle.  The Honda crossed over the northbound lane and shoulder, exited the east edge of the road, and drove in an uncontrolled manner through a grassy embankment and over several driveway entrances. The vehicle steered back towards Canterbury Road before it began to roll several times and came to rest on Canterbury Road on its roof.

The 29-year-old male operator was pronounced deceased at the scene. Identification is pending notification to next of kin.

Canterbury Road was closed for approximately 4 hours while the investigation was completed, and the roadway was cleared.

This accident is being investigated by the Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Anyone with information regarding this collision should contact Sgt. J. Wheatley by calling 302-698-8451. 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: 022421 1059

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Wilmington –  At approximately 6:45 a.m., Tuesday, February 23, 2021 a freight train derailed in the area of Centerville Rd. and Boxwood Rd. There were no injuries associated with the incident.

As a result of the derailment Centerville Road is closed between Boxwood Road and Century Blvd. Limited access will be made available for local traffic only.

The roadways are expected to be closed for an extended period of time while the train cars are removed and necessary repairs are completed.

For updated road closure information log onto: http://www.deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/index.shtml#advisories

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Released:022321 0725

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Magnolia- Delaware State Police identified the individual who was killed during an altercation on February 6, 2021, at approximately 3:25 a.m., on Millchop Lane, Magnolia, as 37-year-old Sergio Wilkerson of Smyrna.  

Delaware State Police arrested 46-year-old James Palmer of Dover for the murder of Wilkerson and charged him with the following crimes:

• Murder 1st Degree (Felony)
• Attempted to Commit Murder 1st Degree (Felony)
• Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)- 2 counts

Palmer was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #11 and committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $1,120,000 cash bond.

*Update- Suspect Arrested* Delaware State Police Attempt to Locate Homicide Suspect – Magnolia

*Update* Delaware State Police Attempt to Locate Homicide Suspect-Magnolia

Delaware State Police Conducting Criminal Investigation- Magnolia

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Released: 022221 1359

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Dover – Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit (S.O.A.R) is currently looking for the following wanted sex offender after she either failed to register or re-register her 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: 022221 1035

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Magnolia- Delaware State Police have identified the individual who died in a fatal single motor vehicle collision on February 20, 2021, as 39-year-old Tracy Hanggi of Felton, DE.

The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continue to investigate this incident. Anyone with information regarding this collision should contact Det. William Booth with the Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit by calling 302-698-8451. 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 Investigating a Fatal Single Motor Vehicle Collision- Magnolia

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Released: 022221 1028

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Bear–  Delaware State Police arrest 27-year-old Jahmere Irvin of Bear on felony drug and weapon charges following a traffic stop on Saturday night.

On February 20, 2021, at approximately 9:35 p.m., Delaware State Police conducted a traffic stop on a red Subaru sedan in the area of Pulaski Highway and School Bell Road for a registration violation. As contact was made with the occupants, a strong odor of marijuana was detected inside the vehicle. Troopers contacted the 24-year-old male operator of Wilmington and front-seat passenger, later identified as Jahmere Irvin. A criminal investigation ensued. When the driver was questioned if there was any marijuana inside the vehicle, Irvin produced a plastic bag with approximately 59.98 grams of marijuana to the trooper. Irvin was removed from the vehicle, and located on his person was a Jimenez Arms Inc 9mm handgun with a magazine containing nine live 9mm rounds with one in the weapon’s chamber. Also, on his person was approximately 31.16 grams of marijuana.

A probable cause search was conducted on the Subaru, and the following was located inside:

•Approximately 1,089.56 grams of marijuana
•Drug Paraphernalia
•11- 9mm Lugar live ammo rounds

Irvin was taken into custody without incident and charged with the following crimes:

•Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
•Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
•Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon (Felony)
•Possession of a Deadly Weapon by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
•Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

He was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #11 and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $31,500.00 cash bond.

The 24-year-old male operator was issued the following traffic citations and released:

•Failure to Transfer Title and Registration
•Operation of an Unregistered Motor Vehicle

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 022121 1655

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