Delaware City- Delaware State Police is issuing a traffic advisory for the Delaware City area as a result of Delaware City DMV holding a COVID-19 vaccination clinic today.  As a result, the following roadways are experiencing heavy traffic and long delays:

• South DuPont Highway in the area of Wrangle Hill Road (SR 72)
• Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway (SR 1) southbound at the Wrangle Hill Road/Delaware City Exit
• Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway (SR1) northbound at the Wrangle Hill Road/Delaware City Exit

Delays can be expected to continue throughout the day. The vaccination clinic is scheduled to be open until 4:00 p.m.

Travelers are urged to seek alternate routes of travel and avoid the area.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 012321 1134

Seaford- Delaware State Police are currently conducting a criminal investigation in the Mobile Gardens Community. As a result, there is an increased police presence in the area. This investigation is in the early stages and is active and ongoing.  Additional information will be released once it becomes available.

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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 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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Released: 012221 2303

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Milford- Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred earlier this evening.

On January 22, 2021, at approximately 5:57 p.m., a 2004 Suzuki GSX was traveling northbound on Log Cabin Road. An 85-year-old male of Milford had pulled into his driveway of a residence in the 1000 block of Log Cabin Road. The male exited his parked vehicle and began crossing the road in the direction of his mailbox when he was struck near the center of the roadway by the Suzuki. After the initial impact, the Suzuki overturned, and the 24-year-old male operator of Milford was ejected from the motorcycle.

The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene. Identification is pending notification to next of kin.

The motorcycle operator suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital by ambulance.

Log Cabin Road was closed for approximately 3 hours while the investigation was completed and the roadway cleared.

This crash remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit. Anyone with information regarding the collision should contact Sgt. John Wheatley by calling 302-698-8518.

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: 012221 2237

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Gumboro- Delaware State Police, with the assistance of the Division of Forensic Science, have discovered suspected human remains Friday morning in the 30000 block of R Farm Lane, Gumboro.

The suspected human remains have been turned over to the Division of Forensic Science for identification and manner of death.

At this time, this case remains an active and ongoing investigation. There is no threat to the public’s safety as a result of this case. Anyone with information regarding this investigation should contact Detective J. King with the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit by calling 302-741-2821.

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: 012221 1545

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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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Bridgeville- Delaware State Police make traffic stop that leads to weapon and drug arrests of three subjects.

On January 21, 2021,  at approximately 8:05 p.m., Delaware State Police conducting proactive patrol observed two passenger vehicles traveling northbound on King Road in the area of Cavalry Lane, at an apparent high rate of speed.  The trailing vehicle, a silver Chevrolet Malibu, was following the vehicle in front of it at a close distance. The trooper was able to conduct a traffic stop on the Chevrolet Malibu on Coverdale Road north of Hastings Farm Road.

As the trooper approached the vehicle and made contact with the 23-year-old male operator of Laurel, the odor of Marijuana was detected from inside the vehicle. Also visible inside the vehicle was the handle of a Anderson Manufacturing AR-15 rifle near the rear drivers’ side passenger, 19- year-old Quadyr Whitney of Laurel.  Whitney and the other three occupants of the vehicle were removed from the vehicle and a criminal investigation ensued. The right rear passenger later identified as 19-year-old Jareon Smith of Delmar was taken into custody without incident after a Springfield Armory Hellcat 9mm handgun and approximately .091 grams of heroin was located on his person. The handgun in Smith’s possession was reported stolen on January 4, 2021 with the Laurel Police Department. The front seat passenger, later identified as 23-year-old Jaquail Bland of Laurel was also found to be in possession of a fully loaded Glock 17 handgun with an extended magazine and a loaded I.O. Inc. Hellcat .380 handgun. A computer search also revealed Bland had active warrants our of Sussex County Family Court and Laurel Police Department.

As a result of this investigation, the individuals were transported to Troop 5 where they were charged with the following crimes:

Jaquail A. Bland was charged with the following crimes:

• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon a Firearm (2 counts- Felony)

Bland was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #3 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution in default of a $28,484 secured bond.

Jareon T. Smith was charged with the following crimes:

• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Possession of a Deadly Weapon by Person Prohibited Who Also Possesses a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon a Firearm (Felony)
• Receiving a Stolen Firearm (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Smith was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #3 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution in default of a $32,000 secured bond.

Quadyr Whitney was charged with the following crimes:

• Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon a Firearm (Felony)

Whitney was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #3 and released on a $7,500 unsecured bond.

The 23-year-old male operator was issued the following traffic summons and released:

• Unreasonable Speed

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Rehoboth Beach- Delaware State Police arrested 37-year-old Theodore F. Thompson of Rehoboth Beach on weapon and criminal charges after an assault incident Tuesday evening.

On January 19, 2021, at approximately 8:00 p.m., Delaware State Police were dispatched to a residence on Magnolia Road, Rehoboth Beach, for a reported assault. Through the investigation, it was determined a 51-year-old male was engaged in a verbal argument with his acquaintance, Theodore Thompson. The argument escalated and Thompson punched the victim before gathering some items from inside the residence and placing them into the trunk of his vehicle. While in the trunk, Thompson removed an unknown item and began charging the victim. The victim struck Thompson with a baseball bat he had retrieved to protect himself. Thompson tackled the victim to the ground and a physical altercation ensued. Thompson then attempted to gain entry into the residence by kicking the front door but was unsuccessful.  Thompson fled the area on foot in an unknown direction. The victim refused medical treatment.

Thompson was located in the area on foot by troopers where he was taken into custody without incident. He was transported to an area hospital for his injuries where he was treated and released.

Thompson was transported to Troop 7 where he was charged with the following crimes:

• Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Aggravated Menacing (Felony)
• Assault 3rd Degree
• Criminal Mischief

He was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #3 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $31,500 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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Rehoboth Beach- Delaware State Police are investigating a bank robbery that occurred Tuesday afternoon.

On January 19, 2021, at approximately 3:17 p.m., Delaware State Police responded to the PNC Bank located at 19745 Sea Air Ave, Rehoboth Beach, for a report of an armed robbery. The investigation determined the male suspect entered the bank, displayed an unknown type of gun, and ordered everyone inside the bank into a back room. He then obtained an undisclosed amount of money before fleeing the bank on foot in an unknown direction of travel.

The suspect was described as a male, approximately 5′ 6″- 6′ tall, and a large build. He was wearing a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt and light-colored pants. He was wearing a face covering, sunglasses, and gloves.

No one was injured during this incident and there are no surveillance photographs available.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation should contact Det. K. Wideman with Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigative Unit by calling 302-752-3832. 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: 012021 1220

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Newark – The Delaware State Police are investigating the robbery of a Newark area gas station that occurred early this morning.

The incident occurred at approximately 1:28 a.m., Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at the Exxon gas station, located at 4600 Ogletown-Stanton Road, Newark. Investigation determined a male suspect confronted a 61-year-old male employee and forced himself behind the sales counter where he took cigars and an undisclosed amount of cash from the register. The suspect then forced the employee to a back office inside the store where he displayed a handgun and demanded the victim’s cell phone and car keys. The employee complied and the suspect fled the scene in the victim’s 2004 Honda Civic. The employee was not injured as a result of the incident.

The suspect was described as a male approximately 5’10”- 6’1” tall, approximately 180 lbs., wearing all dark-colored clothing, and a mask.

No surveillance images are available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Kirchenbauer of Troop 2 Robbery Unit by calling 302-365-8525. 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: 012021 1044

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