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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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.

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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

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Rehoboth Beach- Delaware State Police arrested 34-year-old Otis E. Williams of Lincoln on felony drug and related criminal charges Monday night. Williams was wanted on an active arrest warrant out of Laurel Police Department for attempted murder and additional violent felony charges. 

On November 2, 2020, at approximately 7:48 p.m., troopers conducting a proactive patrol in the Rehoboth Bay development were contacted by a concerned citizen who reported a female walking in the area acting suspiciously. A search was conducted, and a 54-year-old female was located walking on C Street. During the investigation, a consent search was conducted, and drug paraphernalia was located on her person. Troopers responded to a residence on B Street to confirm the female’s identity, and as they approached the home, a male was observed standing in the driveway next to a tan Chrysler passenger car. As troopers approached the driveway, the male, later identified as Otis Williams, attempted to flee inside the residence as they identified themselves as law enforcement. Williams was taken into custody without incident. During a search, incident to arrest, approximately 5.37 grams of methamphetamine and $126.00 in suspected drug proceeds were located on Williams person. Also located at the residence during the investigation was a 43-year-old Rehoboth Beach man who provided a fictitious name and was in possession of drug paraphernalia. A computer search revealed the male had an active capias for Violation of Probation. 

The 54-year-old female was issued a criminal summons for possession of drug paraphernalia and released.

The 43-year-old male was taken into custody without incident and transported to Delaware State Police Troop 7, where he was charged with the following crimes:

• Criminal Impersonation
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

The male was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #3 and issued a $1,000.00 unsecured bond. He was committed to Sussex Correctional Institution for an active capias for Violation of Probation.

Williams was transported to Delaware State Police Troop 7, where he was charged with the following crimes:

• Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Resisting Arrest
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Fail to Identify Self to Peace Officer

Williams was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #3 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on an $11,300.00 cash bond.

Williams was also wanted out of Laurel Police Department on the following charges:

• Attempted Murder 1st Degree (Felony)
• Robbery 1st Degree (Felony)
• Assault 1st Degree (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
• Possession of Ammunition by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
• Noncompliance with Conditions of Bond (Felony)
• Terroristic Threatening (2 counts)

Williams was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #3 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $934,000.00 cash bond.

Any questions regarding the Laurel Police Department charges should be directed to the Laurel Police Department.

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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New Castle– Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash involving a tractor trailer that occurred at approximately 1:53 p.m., Monday, November 2, 2020, on S. DuPont Highway.

The initial investigation has determined a 2019 Chevrolet Equinox was stopped in the right lane of northbound S. DuPont Highway for a red traffic light at the intersection to Red Lion Road. A 2018 Freightliner tractor trailer was traveling in the right lane of northbound S. DuPont Highway and failed to stop. The front of the Freightliner struck the rear of the Equinox, pushing it off the roadway and causing it to spin out of control until it struck a tree.

The operator of the Equinox, a 72-year-old female from Oceanview, DE, and the front seat passenger, a 75-year-old male from Oceanview were properly restrained. Both victims were transported to Christiana Hospital where they were pronounced deceased. Their names are being withheld at this time pending the notification of next of kin.

The operator of the tractor trailer, a 41-year-old male from Ephrata, PA, was not injured as a result of the crash.

Northbound S. DuPont Highway between Route 1 and Hamburg Road were closed for approximately 3 hours while the crash 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: 110320 0812

Bethany Beach- Delaware State Police are investigating an industrial accident that claimed two individuals’ lives this morning.

On November 2, 2020, at approximately 10:31 a.m., Delaware State Police responded to a reported industrial accident. The investigation determined a 22-year-old male of Puerto Rico and a 23-year-old male of Puerto Rico were working in a Z135 Man Lift to install new antennas for Velex company on the water tower of Sussex Shores Water Company located at 39602 Waterworks Court, Bethany Beach. The individuals were approximately 120 feet off the ground when a strong wind caused the lift to tip over and become tangled in the surrounding electrical wires as it fell to the ground.  

Both individuals were pronounced deceased on the scene.  Identification is pending notification to the next of kin.

One lane of southbound Coastal Highway remained closed for approximately 4 hours as the investigation was conducted.

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. 

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: 110220 1708

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