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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Wilmington- Delaware State Police have identified the individual who died in the fatal motor vehicle collision on January 26, 2021, as 88-year-old Donald F. Knaack of Wilmington, DE.

The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continue to investigate this incident. Anyone with information regarding this collision should contact Sgt. D. Alexander with the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit by calling 302.365.8484. 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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Delaware State Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision- Wilmington

Bridgeville- This morning at approximately 10:02 a.m., Delaware State Police responded to Coverdale Road south of Mill Park Drive for a report of a suspicious package. 

A community member picking up trash along the roadside found a pipe contraption that he suspected was a pipe bomb. The Delaware State Police Explosive Ordinance Disposal Unit and Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office responded to the scene to assist with the investigation. The device was unable to be positively identified as a bomb and was successfully destroyed. No one was injured during the incident.

The investigation has been turned over to the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office.

The roadway was closed for approximately 5 hours during the investigation.

*Traffic Advisory- Road Closure and Increased Police Presence- Bridgeville

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Bridgeville- Delaware State Police is currently conducting a criminal investigation due to a suspicious package being located on Coverdale Road in the area of Mill Park Drive, Bridgeville. As a result, an increase in police presence will be seen and Coverdale Road is closed until further notice.

At this time this is an active and ongoing investigation. Additional information will be released once available.

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Newark– Delaware State Police have identified the name of the pedestrian who died in a crash on January 24, 2021, on Interstate 95, as 53-year-old Isaac Fleming of Bear, DE.

The crash continues to remain under investigation by the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit. Anyone with information regarding the collision should contact Detective Forester 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 .

Delaware State Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Collision- Newark

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Wilmington- Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred Tuesday evening.

On January 26, 2021, at approximately 6:16 p.m., a 2015 Jeep Cherokee was traveling northbound on Shipley Road approaching the intersection of Delwynn Drive. A 1989 Cadillac DeVille was traveling southbound on Shipley Road approaching the intersection of Delwynn Drive. For unknown reasons, the Cadillac drifted over the double yellow lines and began traveling partially in the northbound lane. The Jeep operator was unable to avoid the collision, which resulted in the front left of the Jeep striking the front left of the Cadillac. After the collision, both vehicles spun out of control and became disabled in the roadway.

The operator of the 2015 Jeep Cherokee was a 63-year-old female of Wilmington, DE. She was transported to an area hospital where she was treated and released with non-life-threatening injuries.

The operator of the 1989 Cadillac DeVille was an 88-year-old male of Wilmington, DE. He was transported to an area hospital where he succumbed to his life-threatening injuries and was pronounced deceased. Identification of the victim is pending notification to the next of kin.

Shipley Road between Delwynn Drive and Hoyer Court was closed for approximately 3 hours during the on-scene investigation.

The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this collision. Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact Sgt. D. Alexander with the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit by calling 302-365-8437. 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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Wilmington- Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred yesterday evening that left one man wounded.

The incident occurred on January 25, 2021, at approximately 5:15 p.m., when Troopers were dispatched to the area of Concord Plaza and Silverside Road, Wilmington, in reference to a shooting. Investigation has determined a 42-year-old male from Brookhaven, PA, was operating his vehicle on Concord Plaza pulling onto Silverside Road, when an unknown suspect inside of a light-colored passenger vehicle stationary on Concord Plaza began shooting at the victim numerous times. The victim was struck by one bullet in the leg. The victim responded to an area hospital where he was treated and released for a gunshot wound to the upper thigh.

Troopers located eight 9mm shell casings at the scene.

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

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Timmons with Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigative Unit by calling 302-365-8434.  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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