Lewes- Delaware State Police are investigating a convenience store robbery that occurred Saturday night.

Delaware State Police responded to 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 waits inside the store until other customers leave. He then approaches the store counter, gives the clerk a plastic bag, and demands money to be put into it as he displays 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 black 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. 

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Released: 111620 1405

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Milford- Delaware State Police are requesting the public’s assistance with identifying the suspect who is wanted in connection to a robbery that occurred on Saturday, November 14, 2020.

Delaware State Police responded to the Shore Stop Valero located at 1885 Bay Road, Milford, for a robbery. The investigation determined the suspect entered the business at approximately 9:31 p.m., immediately approached the counter, and demanded cigarettes and money. The cashier complied, and the suspect fled the store with an undisclosed amount of merchandise and cash. The suspect implied he had a weapon but none was displayed. No one was injured during the incident. 

The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 20 to 30 years old, thin build, and approximately 5’10”. He was wearing military-style camouflage pattern pants, a black hooded sweatshirt, black gloves, a red bandana, sunglasses, and a black beanie hat.

Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact Detective R. Costlow with Delaware State Police Troop 3 Criminal Investigative Unit by calling 302-698-8527 or emailing Robert.Costlow@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. 

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Released: 111620 1233

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Seaford- Delaware State Police arrested 34-year-old Sherelle Evans of Milford on burglary and related charges following an incident Sunday.

On November 15, 2020, at approximately 11:03 a.m., Delaware State Police responded to the 22000 block of Bridgeville Highway for a reported burglary. The investigation determined Evans entered the home without the 38-year-old male acquaintance’s permission while he and his four children were sleeping. When the victim woke up in the morning, he discovered personal items missing and property damaged. He suspected Evans committed the burglary, responded to her residence, and located his missing property in her vehicle parked in the driveway. Evans was taken into custody without incident and charged with the following crimes:

• Burglary 2nd Degree (Felony)
• Theft Under $1,500
• Endangering the Welfare of a Child (4 counts)
• Criminal Mischief

Evans was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #3 and released on a $10,500.00 unsecured bond.

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Wilmington – Delaware State Police arrested 27 year-old Daniel Jeffries of Edgewood, Md. on burglary and related charges.

On Saturday, November 14, 2020 at approximately 03:30 a.m., Delaware State Police responded to the BP Gas Station at 3507 Miller Road in Wilmington, De., reference to an alarm involving the detection of motion within the station.  As Troopers approached the business on foot they noticed there was a white male in the building behind the cashier desk area grabbing cigarette boxes.  Troopers began to issue commands to the individual to which the individual stated that he was an employee of the business.  Troopers believed this to be fictitious and noticed that there was a broken ceiling tile laying on the floor in the area of the male subject.  The individual was subsequently taken into custody with Troopers finding cigarette’s, lottery tickets and lighters on his person.  Troopers also noticed a large hole in the ceiling of the gas station back room area.  On the floor, directly below the hole, was a broken ceiling panel.  The defendant gained entry though the roof of the gas station, climbed through and fell onto the floor below.  Upon questioning of his identity the defendant provided a fictitious name and date of birth. 

Through investigation it was determined that the defendant was 27 year old Daniel Jeffries from Edgewood, Maryland.

Jeffries was charged with the following crimes: 

• Burglary 3rd Degree (Felony)
• Criminal Mischief Under $1,000 Damage (M) (2 counts)
• Criminal Impersonation (M)

Jeffries was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #11 and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in lieu of $7,000 secured bond.  

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Released: 111420 1625

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Wilmington – The Delaware State Police have arrested a Wilmington man after a vehicle pursuit during which the passenger fled on foot and the driver was later taken into custody, with marijuana found in the vehicle.

The incident occurred on Friday, November 13, 2020 at approximately 00:31 a.m.  A Trooper from Troop 1 Penny Hill observed a silver Kia Spectra bearing a fictitious New Jersey Registration Plate leaving the area of Rysing Drive and heading north on Governor Printz Boulevard.  The Trooper then activated his vehicles patrol lights and siren, with the vehicle failing to stop and being occupied twice.  The suspect vehicle made several turns while slowing, however not stopping.  Once on Kynlyn Drive the vehicle stopped and the front seat passenger fled on foot away from the vehicle.  The Trooper exited his vehicle to give chase, providing commands for the individual to stop.  At this point, the suspect vehicle pulled away at a high rate of speed.  The Trooper disregarded the running passenger, got back into the patrol vehicle and began to travel toward the Kia Spectra.  The suspect vehicle made several turns while attempting to flee eventually pulling into a small parking lot off of Riverside Drive.  The driver of the Kia Spectra fled on foot with the Trooper giving chase.  While chasing the running suspect, the Trooper was shouting multiple commands for the suspect to stop.  Eventually the suspect stopped, complied with commands and was taken into custody without incident.

The vehicle driver was identified as 19 year old Christopher F. Deputy of Wilmington, De.

Located within the center console of the Kia Spectra was approximately 4.35 grams of marijuana.

Defendant Deputy was charged with:

Disregarding a Police Officer Signal (F), Conspiracy 2nd (F), Resisting Arrest (M), Possession of Marijuana (Civil), 16 traffic related offenses to include Reckless Driving, No Insurance, Driving w/o a License, and Fictitious Registration.

Defendant Deputy was arraigned at J.P. Court 11 and was released on $1,350.00 unsecured bond for the criminal charges and his own recognizance on the traffic charges.

The fleeing passenger has been positively identified as 28 year old Jarrod K. Reams.  Warrants are on file at Troop 1 Penny Hill for Reams arrest.  Reams is currently also wanted out of Newark Alderman’s Court.  Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Reams is asked to call Delaware State Police Troop 1 at 302-761-6677 or 911.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Sergeant Darren Lester 

Released:111420 1500

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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 these subjects, 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: 111420 0021

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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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Corporal/3 Heather Pepper

Released: 111320 0010

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New Castle – The Delaware State Police are currently on the scene of a crash involving a tractor trailer that has overturned at the exit ramp from Route 13 southbound to Route 141 northbound.  As a result of the crash, the exit ramp is closed.

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: 111320 1602

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Georgetown- Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing to investigate a fatal hit and run crash involving a pedestrian in which the striking vehicle fled the scene and are seeking the public’s assistance.

The incident occurred on November 5, 2020, at approximately 6:34 a.m., when a vehicle traveling eastbound on County Seat Highway, just west of Old Furnace Road, was approaching a slight curve. The pedestrian, a 49-year-old Jamal L. Woodlin 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 Woodlin with the right front. He was projected down an embankment, landing in a shallow ditch. The vehicle did not stop for the collision.

Through the investigation, a possible vehicle involved in the collision is a white Ford E-Series van with right front damage. The picture shown is similar to the suspect vehicle.

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. (1800 842-8461).  You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@delaware.gov.

*UPDATE-Name Released* Delaware State Police Investigating Fatal Hit and Run Crash Involving a Pedestrian- Georgetown

Delaware State Police Investigating Fatal Hit and Run Crash Involving a Pedestrian- Georgetown

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Released: 111320 1300

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Milton- Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of a Lewes man.

On Wednesday, November 11, 2o2o, at approximately 2:47 p.m., a 2018 Nissan Sentra was traveling northbound on Cedar Creek Road north of Reynolds Pond Road. A 2017 Ford Escape was traveling southbound on Cedar Creek Road north of Reynolds Pond Road. The Nissan failed to negotiate the curve in the roadway and began to rotate counter clockwise before crossing over the double yellow centerline and into the southbound travel lane. The center portion of the Ford struck the right, center portion of the Nissan. After impact, the Nissan was forced off the west edge of the roadway and struck a tree before rebounding off the tree where it came to rest just west of the roadway. The Ford came to an uncontrolled stop in the southbound travel lane.

The operator of the Nissan was a 76-year-old male of Lewes was pronounced deceased at the scene. Identification is pending notification to next of kin.

The occupants of the Ford were the operator, a 54-year-old female of Lewes and a male passenger of Lewes. They were transported to an area hospital by ambulance with non-life threatening injuries.

The roadway was closed for approximately 2.5 hours while the investigation was completed and the roadway was cleared.

Anyone with information regarding this collision is asked to contact Detective W. Booth with the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit by calling 302-697-4454. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com .

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 111120 2109

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