Georgetown- Delaware State Police is conducting a fatal motor vehicle collision involving a tractor-trailer that occurred Wednesday afternoon.

On February 3, 2021, at approximately 2:23 p.m., a 2008 Toyota Scion was traveling southbound in the left southbound lane of DuPont Boulevard (US 113) just north of the Arrow Safety Road intersection. A 2012 Freightliner Cascadia was traveling northbound in the right northbound lane of DuPont Boulevard (US 113) just north of the Arrow Safety Road intersection. The Toyota exited the east edge of the roadway, traveled through the grass median, and continued eastbound, entering the northbound lanes of DuPont Boulevard. The Toyota drove directly into the trailer’s left side, pulled by the Freightliner, and impacted the underside before becoming wedged under the trailer. The Freightliner was able to come to a controlled stop in the northbound shoulder of DuPont Boulevard after the collision.

The Scion operator was a 30-year-old female of Seaford. She was pronounced deceased at the scene. Identification is pending notification to next of kin.

The Freightliner operator was a 48-year-old male of Maryland and was not injured during the collision.

The Freightliner was pulling a tank-style trailer at the time of the collision, loaded with poultry wastewater. As a result of the collision, the trailer was punctured, causing the load to spill into the roadway and surrounding area. DNREC responded to the scene in reference to the spill.

The northbound lanes and left southbound lanes of DuPont Boulevard were shut down for approximately 4.5 hours to investigate and clean the roadway.

This collision remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Anyone with information regarding this investigation should contact Cpl/1 Ryan Albert with Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit by calling 302-644-5020. 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- Road Closure* Delaware State Police Investigating Serious Accident on DuPont Boulevard- Georgetown

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Georgetown- Delaware State Police are currently conducting a serious accident investigation involving a tractor-trailer on DuPont Boulevard (US 113) at Arrow Safety Road. As a result of the collision, northbound DuPont Boulevard at Arrow Safety Road will be closed for an extended period. Travelers should seek alternate routes of travel.

Additional details will be provided once they become available.

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Dover- Delaware State Police started a new community initiative despite obstacles faced during this challenging time.

On January 28, 2021, at 6:00 p.m., the Delaware State Police Community Outreach Unit launched the first Kent County Civilian Advisory Board (K.C.A.B.). Although the meeting was unable to meet in person, the Zoom meeting was the first step in creating partnerships and collaborations with community members and the Delaware State Police.

Kent County Community Outreach Officer Master Corporal Alfonso Jones said, “The purpose of the Civilian Advisory Board is a continued commitment to ongoing and proactive communication with our citizens, businesses, and community-based organizations.” 

The board is focusing on the following four topics:

• Identify policing needs within the community
• Provide input on current or future Delaware State Police community educational programs
• Strengthen Delaware State Police public safety practices and partnerships
• Provide guidance on non-enforcement strategies to gain greater trust within the community

The board members are comprised of volunteers of various backgrounds to include community leaders, clergy, educators, youth advocates, and community outreach specialists. The board will be working alongside department members to review initiatives and look into ways to improve community engagement programs.

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Newark– Delaware State Police from Troop 6, Troop 2 Governor’s Task Force, and Newark PD participated in two supported Office of Highway Safety Racing Traffic Initiatives over the last two months that focused on aggressive driving, speeding, and dangerous moving violations to increase traffic safety for the motoring public.

Traffic enforcement efforts by Delaware State Police and Newark PD during the operation resulted in 37 speeding citations with 4 warnings, 1 driving under the influence arrest, 1 seatbelt violation, 1 cell phone violation, 1 red-light violation, 1 stop sign violation, 1 aggressive driver and 73 other traffic arrests. The operation also yielded 6 drug arrests including 3 felony arrests, and 1 other criminal arrest.

The joint initiative took place in the Newark area after numerous incidents involving illegal street racing.

The Delaware State Police and the Newark Police Department will continue their efforts to put a stop to illegal street racing and deter others from being a part of such illegal activity. Future initiatives are planned throughout the rest of the year.

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Wilmington- Delaware State Police arrested a Philadelphia man on criminal charges after attempting to fraudulently withdraw money from a Wilmington bank and assaulted a trooper.

On January 30, 2021, at approximately 10:46 a.m., Delaware State Police responded to Citizens Bank located at 2098 Naamans Road for a fraud complaint. The investigation determined 43-year-old Dennis Carter (no photograph available) of Philadelphia, PA, was attempting to fraudulently withdraw $20,000.00 from a checking account by providing a fraudulent social security card and driver’s license. As the first trooper who arrived on the scene attempted to take Carter into custody, he pushed past the trooper, and a struggle ensued. As a second trooper arrived on the scene, Carter was fleeing out the exit doors and attempting to run away from the troopers. The troopers gave him several commands to stop, but he failed to comply and was taken into custody after being tased. During the initial struggle, the trooper sustained a minor injury to an upper extremity.

Carter was charged with the following crimes:

• Assault 2nd Degree Causing Injury to Officer (Felony)
• Theft Where Victim is 62 Years or Older (Felony)
• Forgery 2nd Degree (2 counts- Felony)
• Resisting Arrest With Force (Felony)
• Forgery 3rd Degree
• Criminal Impersonation
• Criminal Mischief

He was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #11 and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $10,100.00 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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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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Dover- Three Delaware State Troopers received the Robert J. Seinsoth Memorial Award as the 2020 Delaware Crime Stoppers Law Enforcement Officer of the Year at the Delaware Crime Stoppers Award Luncheon held on Wednesday, January 27, at the Delaware State Troopers Association Hall.

Trooper First Class Cody Moyer, Trooper First Class Carrie Foskey, and Corporal Charles Morris II were nominated and subsequently chosen as the award recipient based on their heroic actions when responding to an attempted murder incident while assigned to Delaware State Police Troop 5 Patrol.

In March of 2020, TFC Moyer, TFC Foskey, and Cpl. Morris responded to a residence in Bridgeville for a burglary in progress. Upon arrival to the scene, the troopers discovered the suspect had broken into the residence, physically assaulted the victim, and was still located inside.  The troopers could hear screaming inside the home and took immediate action. Once inside, they discovered the suspect and victim in the kitchen, with the victim seriously injured and losing a lot of blood. The suspect was immediately taken into custody, and the troopers took emergency life-saving measures to save the victims’ life. They continued to render treatment to the victim until Emergency Medical Services arrived on the scene.

The suspect was subsequently charged with attempted homicide, burglary, and additional related charges.

Cpl. Charles Morris II is a 6 year veteran of the Delaware State Police.

TFC Cody Moyer is a 5 year veteran of the Delaware State Police.

TFC Carrie Foskey is a 4 year veteran of the Delaware State Police.

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Felton- Delaware State Police is seeking the public’s assistance with identifying an individual who is wanted in connection to an armed robbery.

On January 23, 2021, at approximately 3:19 a.m., troopers were dispatched to the Canterbury Shore Stop located at 8953 S. DuPont Highway for a robbery that just occurred. The investigation determined the male suspect entered the business and asked the 50-year-old male employee where Vitamin Water was located in the store. The employee walked the suspect to where the item was in the store and returned to the register at the front of the store. The suspect returned to the front of the store and placed the drink on the counter. As the employee was ringing up the merchandise, the suspect walked behind the counter, displayed a large knife, and demanded money from the cash register. When the employee advised he could not open the register, the suspect started to manipulate the register and was successful with opening it. The suspect obtained an undisclosed amount of cash and fled the store on foot in an unknown direction. No one was injured during the incident.

The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 30-50 years old, 5’8”- 5’10”, and 170-200 lbs. He was wearing a black hat with a yellow P, a green sweatshirt with the words “RESCUE ONE NORTH EASTERN”, black pants, and black shoes.   

Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact Detective Ryan Wright with the Delaware State Police Troop 3 Criminal Investigative Unit by calling 302-698-8429.  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 Armed Robbery of Kent County Convenience Store- Felton

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Harrington- Delaware State Police arrested 31-year-old Kevin Hughes Jr. of Harrington on multiple drug and weapon charges.

On January 28, 2021, Delaware State Police, with the assistance of the Harrington Police Department and Animal Control, executed a search warrant at a residence on Hanley Street, Harrington, in reference to an investigation involving illegal weapons and distribution of heroin. Keven Hughes Jr. was located inside the home during the search warrant and taken into custody. Also located inside the residence were two minor children.

The following items were located inside the residence during the search warrant:

• A black Glock 19 Gen 4 9 mm handgun with a laser sight and an extended magazine loaded with 31 rounds of ammunition.
• 1,898 bags of heroin (Total weight approximately 13.286 grams)
• Approximately 126.67 grams of marijuana
• Drug paraphernalia
• Various rounds of shotgun, 40 caliber, and 9 mm ammunition
• $102,013.00 in suspected drug proceeds

Hughes was transported to Delaware State Police Troop 3, where he was charged with the following crimes:

• Two counts- Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Drug Dealing Tier 3 Heroin (Felony)
• Aggravated Possession Tier 3 Heroin (Felony)
• Drug Dealing Marijuana (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Two counts- Endangering the Welfare of a Child

Hughes was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #2 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $232,300.00 secured bond.

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Millsboro- Delaware State Police are investigating a serious single-vehicle motor vehicle collision that occurred late last night.

On January 27, 2021, at approximately 9:14 p.m., a 2017 Kia Sportage was traveling northbound on DuPont Boulevard, south of East Piney Grove Road. The Sportage failed to remain within the travel lanes, and the right tires exited the east edge of the roadway. The vehicle tried to over correct causing the vehicle to travel across the northbound lanes and exit the northbound lane of travel and enter into the center grass median. Once in the grass median, it began to rotate counter-clockwise and entered the southbound lanes of travel. It continued traveling counter-clockwise and overturned multiple times across the southbound lanes of travel before it exited the west edge of the roadway and came to rest on its right side.

The 26-year-old male operator of Georgetown, DE, was transported to an area hospital by helicopter in critical condition. Identification is pending notification to next of kin.

The southbound lanes of DuPont Boulevard were shutdown at East Piney Grove Road for approximately 3 hours as the crash was investigated, and the roadway cleared.

Anyone with information regarding this collision should contact Cpl/1 Ryan Albert with Delaware State Police Troop 4 by calling 302-703-3266. 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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