Lewes- Delaware State Police are seeking the public’s assistance with identifying an individual who is wanted in connection to a convenience store robbery that occurred on November 14, 2020.

Detectives continue to investigate a convenience store robbery that occurred on November 14, 2020, at the Uncle Willie’s BP Station located at 17580 Coastal Highway, Lewes, for a robbery. The investigation determined the suspect entered the business at approximately 9:09 p.m. and waited inside the store until there were no other customers inside. He then approached the store counter, gave the clerk a plastic bag, and demanded money be put into it as he displayed a handgun. The cashier complied, and the suspect fled the store on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash. No one was injured during the incident. 

The suspect is described as a male, approximately 6’2″- 6’5″, thin build, wearing a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt and pants. 

Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact Detective K. Wideman with Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigative Unit by calling 302-752-3832 or emailing Krystle.Wideman@delaware.gov. 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: 120820 1123

Troopers Investigating Convenience Store Robbery- Lewes

Newark– Delaware State Police have identified the name of the individual who died in a crash on December 07, 2020, on northbound Interstate 95 at State Route 1, Newark, as 34-year-old Candace Ewald of Newark, DE.

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

Delaware State Police Investigating Fatal Crash-Newark

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: 120820 1239

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New Castle– Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:58 p.m., Monday, December 07, 2020, on River Road (Route 9) south of Malcolm Forest Road.

The initial investigation has determined a 2013 Nissan Frontier, operated by a 63-year-old male from Delaware City, DE, was traveling southbound River Road approaching the intersection with Malcolm Forest Road. At the same time a 2007 Jeep Liberty, operated by a 33-year-old female from Delaware City, was traveling northbound River Road at the same location. For reasons unknown, the vehicles collided head-on near the center of the roadway.

The operator of the Nissan who was not wearing a seatbelt was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased. His name is being withheld at this time pending the notification of next of kin.

The operator of the Jeep who was properly restrained was transported to Christiana Hospital for serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Impairment on either operator does not appear to be a factor. The investigation is on-going and there are no charges filed at this time.

River Road (Rt. 9) between Saienni Boulevard and Federal School Lane was closed for approximately 3 hours while the collision was investigated and cleared.

The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information regarding the crash should contact Det. Breen of the Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit by calling 302-365-8486. 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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Released: 120820 0915

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Georgetown- Troopers Attempt to Identify Theft Suspects- Georgetown

302-752-3793.  Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://delaware.crimestoppersweb.com

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Released: 120720 1905

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New Castle– Delaware State Police Division of Gaming Enforcement is requesting the public’s assistance with identifying the pictured suspect and vehicle. On December 3, 2020, at approximately 3:30 a.m., the suspect used a phone on the Delaware Park Casino property located at 777 Delaware Park Boulevard, Wilmington, to call 911 and report a bomb on the casino property. A search of the property was conducted for a bomb with negative results.

Anyone with information regarding this case should contact Detective David Hanich at 302-535-6380 or email David.hanich@delaware.gov. 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: 120720 1836

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Wilmington- Delaware State Police are currently investigating a two vehicle collision located at the intersection of the Rt. 141 Spur and West Park Drive, Wilmington.

The accident occurred this afternoon at approximately 4:31 p.m. and one vehicle involved is a Delaware State Police Vehicle.  Rt. 141 roadway is currently closed between Faulk Road and Children Drive for the crash to be investigated.  West Park Drive remains open.

Occupants were transported to nearby hospitals for medical attention.

This collision is an active and ongoing investigation.  As additional details become available, an additional release will be issued.

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Newark– Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 3:10 a.m., Monday, December 07, 2020, on Interstate 95 at State Route 1.

The initial investigation has determined a 2007 Ford Fusion, operated by a 34-year-old female from Newark, DE, was traveling northbound I-95 approaching the junction with State Route 1. For reasons unknown, the Ford traveled out of the lanes of travel and into the right shoulder. The front of the Ford struck the rear of a 2105 Hyundai tractor trailer that was stopped on the right shoulder.

The operator of the Ford who was wearing a seatbelt was pronounced deceased at the scene. Her name is being withheld at this time pending the notification of next of kin.

The operator of the tractor trailer was not injured as a result of the crash.

Interstate 95 northbound was restricted to the left most lane of travel for approximately 4 hours while the collision was investigated and cleared.

The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information regarding the crash should contact Det. Breen of the Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit by calling 302-365-8486. 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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Released: 120720 1028

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Ellendale- Delaware State Police are investigating a single vehicle fatal collision that occurred on northbound DuPont Boulevard, U.S. 113 just north of East Robbins Road.

On December 5, 2020, at approximately 10:32 p.m. a 1999 BMW 323i was traveling northbound on DuPont Boulevard, just north of East Robbins Road. For unknown reasons, the vehicle exited the east edge of the roadway and the left front collided with a large standing tree. The 27-year-old female operator of Georgetown was properly restrained and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Identification of the victim is pending notification to next of kin.

Northbound DuPont Boulevard was closed for approximately 3 hours during the investigation and clean-up.

This case remains an active investigation. Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact Detective K. Argo with Delaware State Police Troop 7 Crash Reconstruction Unit by calling 302-644-5020.

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: 120620 0400

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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 their 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: 120520 2135

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Georgetown- Delaware State Police are seeking the public’s assistance in attempting to identify the pictured vehicle that was involved in a fatal pedestrian hit and run crash.

The crash occurred on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at approximately 5:30 a.m. when a pedestrian was struck on a curve on County Seat Highway just east of Sussex Tech High School. After the collision, the vehicle did not stop and fled the scene.

Pictures from business surveillance videos were obtained.  The suspect’s vehicle is believed to be a white Ford E-Series van with an extended body without ladder racks. The vehicle has no windows on the side but two windows on the back doors. The right passenger front headlight was completely broken and detached as a result of the collision. There is also possible damage to the bumper, hood, and right front fender. Also included is a stock photograph of the exact same model van and headlight assembly.

The investigation remains ongoing and anyone with information regarding the incident or the pictured fleeing vehicle are asked to contact Det. A. Mitchell of the Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit at 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.

*UPDATE #2- Suspect Vehicle* Delaware State Police Investigating Fatal Hit and Run Crash Involving a Pedestrian- Georgetown

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 120420 2220

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