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: 022121 0835

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Magnolia– Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that claimed the life of a 39-year-old Felton woman.

On February 20, 2021, at approximately 10:44 p.m., a 2019 Acura MDX operated by a 37-year-old male of Felton was traveling southbound on McGinnis Pond Road approaching a sharp right bend in the roadway, north of Lexington Mill Road.  The operator failed to negotiate the curve and exited the travel lane, crossing into the northbound lane, and exited the east edge of the roadway before traveling through a private yard and striking a tree with its front bumper.

After striking the tree, the vehicle rotated in a clockwise manner before coming to rest and catching fire. The operator exited the Acura on his own, but the front seat passenger had to be removed by nearby responding citizens. Neither appeared to have suffered injuries from the fire.

The 37-year-old male operator was transported to a nearby hospital by ambulance with non-life-threatening injuries.

The 39-year-old female front seat passenger was not wearing a seatbelt and was pronounced deceased at the scene.  Identification is pending notification to next of kin.

The roadway was closed for approximately 3.5 hours while the investigation was completed, and the roadway was cleared.

Anyone with information regarding this collision should contact Detective W. 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 .

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: 022121 0811

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Millsboro– Delaware State Police arrested a Millsboro woman after an internal theft investigation determined over $5,000.00 was stolen from the Uncle Willies located at 28194 DuPont Blvd.

On February 19, 2021, at approximately 2:27 p.m., Delaware State Police responded to Uncle Willies for an internal theft report.  The investigation determined 29-year-old Danielle Serman of Millsboro was an employee of Uncle Willies. Since December 2020, Danielle has been voiding or refunding purchases and removing cash from the register. Approximately $5,000.00 was stolen from the business since December.

Danielle was taken into custody without incident and transported to Troop 4, where she was charged with the following crime:

•Theft $1500 or Greater (Felony)

She was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #3 and released on her own recognizance.

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Released: 022021 1916

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Camden- Delaware State Police arrested 55-year-old Malcolm L. Deshields of Camden on felony drug and weapon charges following a criminal investigation and is seeking the public’s assistance with locating 26-year-old Emory Bratcher of Camden, wanted on similar charges.

On February 19, 2021, Delaware State Police responded to a residence on Thomas Harmon Drive to conclude a criminal investigation regarding Malcolm L. Deshields dealing drugs. A search warrant was executed on the residence, and located inside was Deshields. In addition, a 16-year-old male of Camden, a 42-year-old female of Camden, a 62-year-old female of Harrington, and a 61-year-old male of Camden were located inside the residence.

Located during a search of the residence were the following items:

• Approximately 48.56 grams of cocaine
• Approximately 36.32 grams of marijuana
• 1- Glock 22 .40 caliber handgun
• 1- Beretta APX .40 caliber handgun
• 1- Smith and Wesson .22 caliber rifle
• Drug Paraphernalia
• Magazines and ammunition for the various weapon

                      Malcolm L. Deshields

Malcolm L. Deshields was taken into custody without incident and transported to Troop 3 where he was charged with the following crimes:

• Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance Tier 3 Quantity- Cocaine (Felony)
• Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Deshields was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #2 and released on his own recognizance.

At the time of the incident, the 16-year-old male refused to comply with the troopers commands to place his hands behind his back and resisted arrested. He was charged with the following crime and released:

• Resisting Arrest

                             Emory Bratcher

Also wanted in connection to this investigation is 26-year-old Emory Bratcher of Camden. Delaware State Police are seeking the public’s assistance with locating Bratcher. He is wanted on the following charges:

• Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance Tier 3 Quantity- Cocaine (Felony)
• 3 counts- Possession of a Deadly Weapon by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
• Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)
• 3 counts- Breach of Conditions of Bonds

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Emory Bratcher should contact Delaware State Police Troop 3 by calling 302-697-4454 or 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 .

The 42-year-old female of Camden, 62-year-old female of Harrington, and a 61-year-old male of Camden were not charged and were released.

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Released: 021921 1611

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Pike Creek- Delaware State Police have identified the individual who died in the fatal motor vehicle collision on February 15, 2021, as 55-year-old Jacqueline Gregorski of Newark, DE.

The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continue to investigate this incident. Anyone with information regarding this collision should contact Detective Calio with the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit by calling 302-365-8483. 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- Pike Creek

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: 021921 1030

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Seaford- Delaware State Police arrested 58-year-old Melanie P. Passwaters of Seaford on felony criminal charges following an altercation early Thursday morning.

On February 18, 2021, at approximately 3:11 a.m., Delaware State Police responded to Woodland Drive for a report of shots fired. Through the investigation, troopers determined Melanie Passwaters had fired a shotgun in the air near a 36-year-old female and 31-year-old female acquaintance outside a residence on Woodland Drive. An argument had occurred earlier during the evening between the 36-year-old female and Passwaters before the victim left the residence. The 36-year-old and 31-year-old females later returned to the location in a vehicle. Passwaters responded outside with a shotgun, approached their car while pointing the weapon at it. Passwaters then fired a single shot into the air. The 36-year-old female victim exited the vehicle, and a physical altercation ensued with Passwaters. During the fight, Passwaters bit the victim before another individual at the residence separated the two parties. The victim did not require medical treatment. 

Passwaters was taken into custody without incident and transported to Troop 5, where she was charged with the following crimes:

• Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• 2 counts- Aggravated Menacing (Felony)
• 2 counts- Reckless Endangering 1st Degree (Felony)
• Assault 3rd Degree

Passwaters was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #3 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $5,000.00 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: 021821 1530

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Pike Creek– Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred Monday evening.

On February 15, 2021, at approximately 6:39 p.m., a 2006 Toyota Camry was traveling southbound on Limestone Road (Route 7) approaching the intersection of Skyline Drive. A 2011 Toyota Camry was traveling southwest on Stoney Batter Road approaching the intersection with Limestone Road. For unknown reasons, the 2011 Camry traveled through a red traffic light at the intersection and crossed over northbound lanes of Limestone Road. The Camry continued to travel west and entered the southbound lanes of Limestone Road. The front of the 2006 Camry struck the right front side of the 2011 Camry. The impact caused the 2006 Camry to rotate clockwise until it struck a 2014 Toyota Tacoma stopped in the left tun lane of Skyline Drive.

The operator of the 2006 Toyota Camry, a 17-year-old female of Wilmington, DE, and the operator of the 2014 Toyota Tacoma, a 38-year-old male of Newark, DE, refused medical treatment at the scene.

The operator of the 2011 Toyota Camry, a 55-year-old female of Newark, DE, was transported to an area hospital where she succumbed to her life-threatening injuries and was pronounced deceased. Identification of the victim is pending notification to the next of kin.

The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this collision. Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact Detective Calio with the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit by calling 302-365-8483. 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: 021821 1030

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Bridgeville- Delaware State Police arrest 49-year-old Calvin L. Allen of Bridgeville on drug and traffic charges following a traffic stop and foot pursuit Monday night. 

On February 15, 2021, at approximately 8:00 p.m., a traffic stop was initiated on Coverdale Road by Governors Task Force detectives on a vehicle Calvin Allen was operating. Allen failed to stop and drove for a short distance before exiting the vehicle and fleeing on foot. As detectives pursued Allen, they observed him throw three bricks of heroin from his person. Allen failed to comply with the trooper’s commands to stop and continued to flee before being taken into custody without further incident.

Allen was found in possession of the following:

• Approximately 81.9 grams (11,700) bags of heroin
• Approximately 3.84 grams of crack cocaine
• $1,081.00 in suspected drug proceeds

Allen was charged with the following crimes:

• Possession With Intent to Deliver Tier 3 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession With Intent to Deliver (Felony)
• Tampering With Physical Evidence (Felony)
• Resisting Arrest
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (2 counts)
• Driving While Suspended
• Reckless Driving
• Driving a Vehicle at Unreasonable Speed
• Failure to Drive at Speeds Appropriate for Conditions
• Failure to Signal (2 counts)
• Failure to Stop at Stop Sign

Allen was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #3, and a $148,105.00 cash bond was issued. An Administrative Warrant was also issued by Probation and Parole due to Allen being on Probation with a $100,000.00 bond set.

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Released: 021621 0205

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Dover- Delaware State Police arrested 22-year-old Samuel T. Schuman of Camden-Wyoming on weapon and drug charges following a traffic stop on Monday evening. 

On February 15, 2021, at approximately 5:02 p.m., a trooper traveling eastbound on Sorghum Mill Road west of South State Street observed a white 2020 Jeep Wrangler fail to stop for a solid red light. The trooper was traveling directly behind the Jeep Wrangler. The trooper initiated a traffic stop, and contact was made with the operator and sole occupant, Samuel T. Schuman. Upon contact with Schuman, a strong odor of marijuana was detected from the vehicle’s occupant compartment, and a criminal investigation ensued. Schuman was removed from the vehicle without incident, and located on his person was a single 9 MM round. A search of the vehicle yielded the following items:

• 1- Sig Sauer P365 semi-automatic handgun
• 1- 9 MM round
• Approximately 38 milliliters of Promethazine with Codeine Liquid Syrup
• 1- 10 milligrams of Oxycodone Hydrochloride
• 1.5- 325 milligrams/10 milligrams of Acetaminophen and Oxycodone Hydrochloride
• Approximately 2.2 pounds of marijuana
• $100,370.00 cash in suspected drug proceeds
• Drug Paraphernalia

Schuman was taken into custody without incident and transported to Troop 3 where he was charged with the following crimes:

• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Possession of a Deadly Weapon by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance Tier 1 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance (2 counts)
• Driving Under the Influence of Drugs
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Civil Violation)
• Failure to Stop at a Red Light

He was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #2 and issued an $86,200 cash bond.

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Released: 021621 0118

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Bridgeville– Delaware State Police conducted a school bus initiative during the end of January in the Woodbridge School District area to help decrease the number of motorists who disregard stopped school buses with their stop signs and lights activated.

Ten troopers assigned to Delaware State Police Troop 5 conducted this initiative during the morning and afternoon of January 28, 2021. Troopers followed numerous school buses throughout the morning and afternoon on their routes to observe and cite drivers who commit dangerous moving violations, including passing a stopped school bus.

As a result of the initiative, 15 citations were issued for violations ranging from speeding to stop sign violations. In 2020, there were 73 school bus-related crashes. To help reduce the number of crashes and to ensure our children remain safe, the Delaware State Police want to remind drivers of the state’s “Rules of the Road” to keep our children safe when they are getting on or off a school bus. Additionally, it is very important to be aware of the presence of children waiting for the bus during the morning and afternoon hours since it may be dark outside as children attempt to get on and off the bus.

Title 21 Rules of the Road § 4166 Overtaking and passing school bus; stop signal devices.
Overtaking and passing school bus. — When a school bus is stopped and displays flashing lamps the driver of any vehicle approaching the school bus from the front or from the rear shall stop before passing the bus and remain stopped until such bus begins to move or no longer has the red stop lamps activated. On roadway or roadways with 4 or more lanes, the driver approaching from the front shall not stop.
Penalties — Whoever violates this section shall, for the first offense, be fined not less than $115 nor more than $230 or imprisoned not less than 30 days nor more than 60 days or both. For each subsequent like offense occurring within 3 years from the former offense, such person shall be fined not less than $115 nor more than $575, and imprisoned not less than 60 days nor more than 6 months. The minimum fine levied for a violation of subsection (d) of this section shall not be subject to suspension.
Suspension of license. — Upon receiving a conviction for a violation, the Department shall suspend the driver’s license and/or driving privileges for a period of not less than 1 month, nor more than 1 year.

Please see the full subsection of the law: Overtaking and Passing School Bus

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 021521 2325

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