Bear- On November 6, 2020, at approximately 10:23 p.m., a 26-year-old male of Newark, DE, was riding his dirt bike on eastbound Pulaski Highway in the area of Buckley Boulevard when he was shot in the leg. After being shot, the victim responded to Wawa, located at 1100 Pulaski Highway, and was transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital. The victim was the only person injured during the incident.

At this time, there is no suspect information.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation should call Delaware State Police Troop 2 at 302-834-2620. 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: 110720 0630

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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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Released: 110620 2256

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Millsboro- Delaware State Police arrested 18-year-old Toby Schlick of Millsboro on felony drug and traffic charges following a traffic stop.

On October 23, 2020, at approximately 11:21 p.m., a trooper in the area of John J. Williams Highway and Oak Orchard Road observed a gray Ford F-150 traveling southbound on Oak Orchard Road. As the trooper was traveling behind the vehicle, it turned on to eastbound John J. Williams Highway and then failed to properly signal when entering the right turn lane to Long Neck Road. The F-150 turned onto southbound Long Neck Road, and a traffic stop was initiated. Contact was made with the driver of the vehicle, later identified as Toby Schlick, and the 18-year-old male passenger. A strong odor of marijuana was detected, and a criminal investigation ensued. Through the investigation, it was determined Schlick was suspected of driving under the influence of drugs. He was taken into custody and transported to Troop 4. During a search of the vehicle, the following items were located:

• Approximately 510.73 grams of marijuana
• Drug paraphernalia
• Approximately $769.00 in suspected drug proceeds

Schlick was charged with the following crimes:

• Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Driving Under the Influence of Drugs
• Failure to Signal
• Failure to Carry License

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

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Released: 110620 1248

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Harrington- Delaware State Police arrested 23-year-old James Boone of Suffolk, VA, and 21-year-old Aaron Schrager of Manassas, VA, on felony drug charges following a traffic stop on Thursday.

On November 5, 2020, at approximately 12:40 p.m., troopers conducting a proactive patrol in the area of South DuPont Highway and Delaware Avenue observed a silver Dodge Caravan traveling southbound on South DuPont Highway. The Caravan made an abrupt lane change from the right lane into the left lane without properly signaling. A traffic stop was initiated, and contact was made with the driver of the vehicle, identified as James Boone, and the front-seat passenger, identified as Aaron Schrager. A strong odor of marijuana was detected coming from inside the van, and a criminal investigation ensued. Located in the vehicle was approximately 9,224.69 grams of marijuana and $6,056.00 in suspected drug proceeds. Boone and Schrager were taken into custody without incident and transported to Troop 3.

                                         James Boone

James Boone was charged with the following crimes:

• Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Failure to Signal

Boone was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #7 and released on his own recognizance.

                                    Aaron Schrager

Aaron Schrager was charged with the following crimes:

• Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Schrager was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #7 and released on his own recognizance.

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Released: 110620 1103

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Georgetown- Delaware State Police is investigating a fatal hit and run crash involving a pedestrian that occurred early this morning.

On November 5, 2020, the crash occurred at approximately 6:34 a.m., when a vehicle was traveling eastbound on County Seat Highway, just west of Old Furnace Road, approaching a slight curve. The pedestrian, a 49-year-old male of Lincoln, was walking eastbound on the shoulder of the roadway. The vehicle failed to negotiate the curve in the road and drove onto the shoulder, striking the pedestrian with the right front. The pedestrian was projected down an embankment, landing in a shallow ditch. The vehicle did not stop for the collision.

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

A possible vehicle involved in the collision is an unknown colored 2008-2014 Ford E-Series van with right front damage.

The roadway was closed for approximately 4.5 hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit asks anyone who has information in reference to this crash to contact Detective Andrew Mitchell at 302-703-3267. 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: 110520 1604

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Wilmington- Delaware State Police are investigating an attempted robbery inside of a Wawa that occurred early this morning.

The incident occurred on November 5, 2020, at approximately 4:49 a.m., when Troopers were dispatched to Wawa, located at 301 Ridge Road, Wilmington, for a report of an attempted robbery.  Upon arrival, Troopers met with store employees who advised two subjects armed with crowbars demanded everyone to the ground. The suspects set an explosive charge to the ATM located inside the store, but were unsuccessful at gaining access to the safe inside of the ATM. The suspects then fled the scene in an unknown direction.

There is currently no description of the suspects.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is assisting with the investigation regarding the explosion. 

The case continues to remain under investigation and anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to please contact Detective Dukes of the Troop 2 Criminal Investigative Unit, at 302-365-8412. 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 

Any questions in regards to the explosion should be directed to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Baltimore Field Division.  

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@delaware.gov. 

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Released: 110520 1145

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Seaford – The Delaware State Police are currently on the scene of a crash involving a tractor trailer that has overturned on Route 13.  As a result of the crash, all lanes of Route 13 northbound are closed at Concord Road.

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: 110420 1522

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Newark– Delaware State Police have identified the name of the individual who died in a crash on October 27, 2020, on westbound Route 273 west of South Harmony Road, Newark, as 30-year-old Gideon Onumah of Newark, DE.

The crash continues to remain under investigation by the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit.

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@delaware.gov.

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Released: 110420 1241

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New Castle– Delaware State Police have identified the names of the of the two individuals who died in a crash on November 2, 2020, on northbound S. DuPont Highway at Red Lion Road, New Castle, as 72-year-old Mary Manlove and 75-year-old Lambert Manlove both of Oceanview, DE.

The crash continues to remain under investigation by the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit.

*Traffic Advisory* Delaware State Police Investigating Fatal Crash S. Dupont Highway at Red Lion Road – New Castle

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@delaware.gov.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Corporal/1 Jason Hatchell 

Released: 110320 1920

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Bethany Beach- Delaware State Police have identified the individuals that died during an industrial accident on November 2, 2020, at approximately 10:31 a.m., at 39602 Waterworks Court, Bethany Beach, as 23-year-old Jovan Maldonado of Puerto Rico and 22-year-old Bryan Maldonado Andino of Puerto Rico.

This remains an active and ongoing investigation. Division of Forensic Science and US Occupational Safety & Health (OSHA) are assisting with the investigation. Anyone with information should contact Detective P. Hailey with Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigative Unit by calling 302-752-3810 or emailing Kimberly.Haley@delaware.gov. 

*UPDATE* Delaware State Police Investigating Industrial Accident- Bethany Beach

Delaware State Police Investigating Industrial Accident- Bethany Beach

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: 110320 1605

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