Harrington- Delaware State Police arrested 32-year-old Ashley L. Smith of Millsboro on burglary and related charges.

On October 29, 2020, at approximately 3:08 p.m., Delaware State Police responded to a residence on Whiteleysburg Road for a reported burglary. The investigation determined Ashley L. Smith responded to the residence to confront an acquaintance. When she arrived at the home, Smith observed the acquaintance vehicle parked in the driveway. Smith exited her car and kicked in the door to the residence, attempting to locate the acquaintance. When she could not find anyone inside the home, she fled the scene. Troopers contacted Smith by telephone, and she turned herself into Delaware State Police Troop 4.

Smith was charged with the following crimes: 

• Burglary 1st Degree (Felony)
• Criminal Mischief Under $1,000 Damage

She was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #11 and released on her Own Recognizance.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 103020 1103

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Bridgeville- Delaware State Police arrested 19-year-old Stephen J. Disilvestri of Seaford following an incident Wednesday, where he struck an acquaintance with his vehicle. 

On October 28, 2020, at approximately 2:10 p.m., troopers responded to Sunnyside Road for a reported assault. The investigation determined Disilvestri drove his yellow Ford Mustang to the residence to confront a 19-year-old male acquaintance. Once he arrived at the location, Disilvestri located the acquaintance standing outside as he drove his vehicle onto a concrete lot located past the resident’s driveway. Disilvestri threatened to cause bodily harm to the male, and when the acquaintance refused to come over to him, he drove the Mustang from the concrete lot into the yard of the residence and directly into the path of the acquaintance, causing him to jump on the hood of the vehicle to avoid being struck. Disilvestri then backed up onto the grass and sped forward as he performed a burnout in the yard. He then turned the car around to face the acquaintance and drove forward. This time the vehicle hit the acquaintance foot, causing him to flip and land over the vehicle before falling to the rear of the Mustang on the ground. Disilvestri then proceeded to back up in the driveway before driving toward the subject again. As the acquaintance jumped, he fell on the front windshield, causing it to crack. He then pushed himself off of the car, ran to the garage, and grabbed a crowbar. When Disilvestri drove toward him again, the acquaintance threw the crowbar at the Mustang’s windshield, at which time the vehicle’s front bumper struck the acquaintance legs before it stopped. The acquaintance retrieved the crowbar, and Disilvestri left the property after a verbal altercation between the subjects. The victim did not require medical treatment.

Disilvestri was contacted by the trooper and taken into custody without incident, and transported to Troop 5, where he was charged with the following crimes:

• Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Reckless Endangering 1st Degree (Felony)
• Terroristic Threatening
• Vehicular Assault 2nd Degree
• Criminal Mischief Under $1,000 Damage
• Criminal Trespass 3rd Degree

Disilvestri was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #3 and released on his Own Recognizance.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 102920 1500

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 Frankford- Delaware State Police arrested 22-year-old William D. Mansfield of Dagsboro and a 17-year-old male of Dagsboro for attempted burglary and related charges Wednesday evening.

On October 28, 2020, at approximately 5:45 p.m., Delaware State Police responded to a residence on Stump Road for an attempted burglary. Through the investigation, troopers discovered two individuals walking on Stump Road observed Mansfield and the 17-year-old male attempting to break into a residence. As the defendants observed the individuals approaching, they fled the area in a gold-colored Saturn. A valid tag number was obtained, and troopers responded to Mansfield residence, where he was taken into custody without incident. The 17-year-old was contacted at his residence and taken into custody without incident. Both were transported to Troop 4.

The 17-year-old male was charged with the following crimes:

• Attempted Burglary 2nd Degree (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)
• Criminal Mischief Under $1,000 Damage

He was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #3 and released on his Own Recognizance.

Mansfield was charged with the following crimes:

• Attempted Burglary 2nd Degree (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)
• Criminal Mischief Under $1,000 Damage

Mansfield was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #3 and released on a $3,100.00 unsecured bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 102920 1106

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Rehoboth Beach- Delaware State Police arrested 31-year-old Christopher Boone of Lincoln and 32-year-old Lauren L. Wingate of Millsboro on drug and related charges following a traffic stop Tuesday.

On October 27, 2020, at approximately 3:45 p.m., a trooper on patrol in the area of 19000 Coastal Highway observed a silver Nissan Sentra traveling on the roadway with a large crack in the center of the windshield. The Sentra turned into the Rodeway Inn parking lot, and a traffic stop was initiated on the vehicle. Contact was made with the driver, later identified as Christopher Boone, and the passenger, later identified as Lauren L. Wingate. During the interaction with Boone and Wingate, the trooper identified their abnormal behavior to be consistent with criminal activity, and a criminal investigation ensued. Located in Boone’s possession were drug paraphernalia and approximately .203 grams of heroin. Located in Wingate’s possession were drug paraphernalia and approximately .07 grams of heroin.

A computer search revealed Boone had two active capiases out of Sussex County Superior Court for Violation of Probation.

Boone was taken into custody without incident and transported to Troop 7, where he was charged with the following crimes:

• Possession with Intent to Deliver Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Driving While Suspended
• Failure to Have Insurance Identification in Possession
• Failure to Have Registration Identification in Possession
• Driver Must Properly Wear Seatbelt (Civil Violation)
• Safety Glass Violation

Boone was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court #3 and was issued a $10,550.00 unsecured bond. He was committed to Sussex Correctional Institution for Violation of Probation.

Wingate was taken into custody and transported to Troop 7, where she was charged with the following crimes:

• Tampering with Physical Evidence (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Wingate was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court #3 and released on her Own Recognizance.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 102820 1200

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Newark– Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash involving a trash truck that occurred at approximately 6:13 a.m., this morning Tuesday, October 27, 2020, on Route 273.

The initial investigation has determined a 2001 Mack 600 trash truck was traveling westbound on Route 273 in the right lane, when it became disabled west of South Harmony Road due to a ruptured fuel line. A 2000 Infiniti I30 operated by a 30 year-old male from Newark, was traveling in the right lane of westbound Route 273 and failed to perceive the stopped trash truck in the roadway. The front of the Infiniti struck the rear of the trash truck.

The operator of the Infiniti who was not properly restrained was transported to Christiana 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 trash truck, a 33 year-old male from Wilmington, DE, was not injured as a result of the crash.

Route 273 westbound was completely shut down for approximately 3.5 hours while the crash was investigated and cleared. Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) also responded and cleaned up spilled diesel fuel.

The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information regarding the crash should contact Det. Calio of the Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit by calling 302-365-8483.

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: 102720 1345

Newark – Delaware State Police are on the scene of a fatal motor vehicle crash involving a trash truck that occurred at approximately 6:13 a.m., Tuesday, October 27, 2020, on Route 273 in the area of South Harmony Road.

As a result of the crash, all lanes of westbound Route 273 are closed. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes of travel. The road closure is anticipated to be lengthy, with no estimated time for a re-opening.

For updated road closure information and traffic conditions log on to:

http://www.deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/index.shtml#advisories

The investigation is in the early stages with further details being released as they become available.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Corporal/1 Jason Hatchell

Released: 102720 0718

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Bridgeville- Delaware State Police arrested 39-year-old Terry J. Bruinton of Georgetown on 5th Offense DUI following a traffic stop Monday afternoon.

On October 26, 2020, at approximately 12:42 p.m., a trooper traveling on Sussex Highway in the area of Newton Road observed a silver Acura TL traveling southbound, speeding, and failing to remain in a single lane. A traffic stop was initiated, and upon contact with the operator, a strong odor of alcoholic beverages was detected. A DUI investigation ensued, and the operator of the vehicle was identified as Terry J. Bruinton. A computer check revealed Bruinton had four previous DUI convictions.

Bruinton was taken into custody without incident and transported to Troop 5, where he was charged with the following crimes:

• 5th Offense DUI (Felony)
• Driving While Suspended
• Failed to Remain in Single Lane
• Speeding in Excess of 55 MPH

Bruinton was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #3 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $6,200.00 cash bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 102720 0113

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Millsboro- Delaware State Police arrested 48-year-old Theodore A. Guajardo of Millsboro on felony criminal charges following an incident Sunday night. 

On October 25, 2020, at approximately 9:53 p.m., Delaware State Police responded to William Street for a disorderly subject. Through the investigation, troopers discovered Guajardo was intoxicated and would not leave the residence when asked by the resident. Upon arrival, troopers attempted to contact Guajardo, who exited the home with a wooden bat and threatened the troopers before returning inside. Additional attempts were made by troopers to have Guajardo exit the residence, at which time he then exited the home with a metal baseball bat. Guajardo continued to threaten to cause bodily harm to the troopers while approaching them with the bat and swinging it recklessly. Guajardo failed to obey multiple commands to put down the bat and was subsequently tased and continued to resist arrest. After a brief struggle, he was taken into custody, and an ambulance was requested for Guajardo and he was cleared of any injuries. The troopers were not injured.

Guajardo was transported to Troop 4, where he was charged with the following crimes:

• Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Aggravated Menacing (Felony)
• Terroristic Threatening
• Resisting Arrest

Guajardo was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #3 and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on a $68,000.00 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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 102620 1055

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Smyrna- On Sunday, October 25, 2020, at approximately 11:02 p.m., Troopers responded to Kristin Court, Smyrna, for reports of shots fired.

The investigation determined that a residence located on Kristin Court was struck with a single bullet, shattering a bathroom window. The residence struck by gunfire was occupied at the time, but no one was harmed.

There is currently no description of the suspect. 

At this time there have been no reported injuries as a result of this incident. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Delaware State Police, Trooper Eichlin at 302-378-5218.

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: 102620 1033

Bridgeville – Delaware State Police have identified the name of the individual who died in a one vehicle crash on Saturday, October 24, 2020, at approximately 01:04 a.m. on Coverdale Road just north of Nat Turner Drive, as 19 year old Leon L. Mann, Jr., of Bridgeville, 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.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Sergeant Darren Lester  

Released: 102620 0900

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