Delaware State Police Seeking Public’s Assistance With Identifying Felony Shoplifting Suspects- Wilmington

Wilmington- Delaware State Police are seeking the public’s assistance with identifying two suspects wanted in connection to a felony shoplifting incident.

On March 5, 2021, at approximately 1:56 p.m., troopers responded to Best Buy, located at 4807 Concord Pike, Wilmington, for a reported shoplifting. The investigation determined two unknown male suspects entered the store and left without rendering payment for Ring and Arlo security cameras. The suspects fled the parking lot on foot toward M & T Bank and Washington Avenue. The total value of merchandise stolen was over $1,500.00.

The first suspect is described as a black male, approximately 20-30 years old, and 5’9″. He was wearing a black zip-up hoodie with white zipper/drawstrings and tan boots.

The second suspect is described as a black male, approximately 20-30 years old, and 6’00”. He was wearing a burgundy zip-up hoodie with white and black stripes on the shoulder area and grey sneakers.

Anyone with information regarding the identity of these individuals or incident should contact Cpl. Shane Marioni with Delaware State Police Troop 1 by calling 302-761-6677. 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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 030621 2241

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Newark Woman Arrested on Drug and Traffic Charges Following Traffic Stop- Wilmington

Wilmington- Delaware State Police arrested 49-year-old Makia S. Rodgers of Newark on drug and traffic charges following a traffic stop Friday.

On March 5, 2021, at approximately 3:38 p.m., a trooper on patrol on northbound I-95, north of Edgemoor Road, observed a silver Lexus GS350 operating on the roadway with a registration violation. A traffic stop was initiated. Upon contact with Makia S. Rodgers, operator and sole occupant of the vehicle, the odor of marijuana was emanating from the car, and a criminal investigation ensued. A search of the Lexus was conducted, and located inside were the following items:

Two marijuana blunts (weighing approximately 3 grams)
Numerous types of edible marijuana products (weighing approximately 12,101.54 grams)
Approximately $40.00 in suspected drug proceeds

Located on Rodger’s person was $268.00 in suspected drug proceeds.

Rodgers was taken into custody without incident and transported to Delaware State Police Troop 1, where she was charged with the following crimes:

Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
Driving While Suspended
Failure to Have Insurance Identification in Possession

Rodgers was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #2 and released on a $6,000.00 unsecured bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 030621 1425

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Delaware State Police Arrest Wilmington Man on Drug and Weapon Charges- Wilmington

Wilmington– Delaware State Police arrest Wilmington man on drug and weapon charges.

On March 4, 2021, at approximately 11:26 p.m., a trooper conducting a proactive patrol in the parking lot of Bonsall Park located at 3000 Silverside Road, Wilmington, observed a Hyundai Sonata parked in the parking lot with an occupant inside. When the trooper contacted the operator and sole occupant, 31-year-old Anthony Hardman of Wilmington, the odor of marijuana was detected emanating from the vehicle. A criminal investigation ensued and located on Hardman during a probable cause search was a concealed loaded Taurus G2C 9mm firearm.

Hardman was taken into custody without incident and a during a search of his vehicle the following items were located:

Loaded magazine with 12 hollow point rounds
Approximately 1.30 grams of marijuana
Drug paraphernalia

Hardman was transported to Delaware State Police Troop 1 where he was charged with the following crimes:

Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon (Felony)
Possession of Marijuana (Civil Violation)

Hardman was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court and was issued a $7,600.00 secured bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 030621 0909

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Delaware State Police S.O.A.R. Searching for Wanted Sex Offenders- Dover

Dover – Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit (S.O.A.R) is currently looking for the following wanted sex offenders after he either failed to register or re-register his 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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 030521 2023

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Homeless Sex Offender Notification- Dover

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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Corporal/3 Heather Pepper

Released: 030521 1755

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Delaware State Police Seek Public’s Assistance With Identifying Hit and Run Vehicle- Georgetown

Georgetown– Delaware State Police seek the public’s assistance with identifying a vehicle involved in a hit and run collision that left a pedestrian seriously injured.

On February 19, 2021, at approximately 11:30 p.m., a 30-year-old male of Milford was walking northbound on the County Seat Highway north of Concord Road and south of Sussex Technical High School when he was struck by a vehicle. After the collision, the vehicle fled the scene in a northbound direction.

The victim was transported to an area hospital by ambulance with a serious injury to his lower extremity.

The vehicle possibly involved in the collision was described as a white Oldsmobile Alero with a spoiler. It is unknown at this time if the suspect vehicle has any damage to it.

Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact Cpl/Eschbach with Delaware State Police Troop 5 Uniformed Patrol by calling 302-337-1090. 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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 030121 1200

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Traffic Advisory Road Closure Old Baltimore Pike – Newark

Newark – The Delaware State Police are currently on the scene of a crash involving two vehicles that occurred on Old Baltimore Pike at Old Coochs Bridge Road. As a result of the crash, Old Baltimore Pike is closed between Route 896 and Route 72.

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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Released: 030121 0953

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Delaware State Police Investigating Shooting Incident- Dover

Dover- Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred early this morning and left one man wounded.

The incident occurred on February 28, 2021, at approximately 12:49 a.m., when troopers were dispatched to Oasis Hookah Lounge located 4115 North DuPont Highway, Dover, in reference to a shooting. Investigation has determined a 23-year-old male was walking to his vehicle in the parking lot when multiple gunshots were fired. Subsequently, the victim was shot once in the upper extremity. The victim was transported to a local area hospital and treated for a gunshot wound.

There is no suspect information at this time and no other reported injuries.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Ford with Delaware State Police Troop 3 Criminal Investigative Unit by calling 302-698-8569. 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: 022821 1219

Delaware State Police S.O.A.R. Searching for Wanted Sex Offender- Dover

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