Delaware – On Saturday, October 24, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Delaware State Police has partnered with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to schedule their National Take-Back Initiative (NTBI).  This is a great opportunity for those who missed the previous events, or who have subsequently accumulated unwanted, unused, and expired prescription drugs, to safely dispose of those medications. This is an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs.  The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

DEA will also accept vaping devices and cartridges at any of its drop off locations during Take Back Day. It is important to note that DEA cannot accept devices containing lithium ion batteries. If batteries cannot be removed prior to drop-off, DEA encourages individuals to consult with stores that recycle lithium ion batteries.

This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs.  Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash—both pose potential safety and health hazards.

The locations for planned disposal monitored by the Delaware State Police will be at the following:

New Castle County:

• Delaware State Police Troop 2, 100 Corporal Stephen J. Ballard Way, Newark, DE 19702
• Delaware State Police Troop 9, 414 Main Street, Odessa, DE 19730

Kent County:

• Delaware State Police Troop 3, 3759 South State Street, Camden, DE 19934

Sussex County:

• Delaware State Police Troop 4, 23652 Shortly Road, Georgetown, DE 19947
• Delaware State Police Troop 5, 9265 Public Safety Way, Bridgeville, DE 19933
• Delaware State Police Troop 7, 18006 Coastal Highway, Lewes, DE 19958

For more information about the disposal of prescription drugs or about the October 24th Take Back Day event, and to find year-round collection sites near you go to DEA’s official Take Back Day website.

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On Friday, October 2nd and Saturday, October 3rd, 2020, the Delaware State Police working in conjunction with 14 other states and 14 Delaware municipalities completed the “I-95 Drive to Save Lives” and the “Drive to Save Lives in Delaware” traffic enforcement initiatives.  These high visibility traffic enforcement initiatives focused on distracted driving, impaired driving, speeding, unsafe driving behaviors of the operators of large trucks/buses and occupant protection. 

DSP and the law enforcement agencies in the 14 other states focused on traffic enforcement along 1,920 miles of I-95 stretching from Maine to Florida to keep motorists safe and reduce fatalities. There were a total of 3,636 citations issued.  Also, there was one fatal crash on the entire I-95 corridor during the two-day initiative.

During the, “Drive to Save Lives in Delaware” initiative, Delaware State Troopers with support from OHS and allied partners conducted traffic enforcement statewide by targeting roadways throughout the state. As of today’s date, all of the participating agencies issued a total of 578 traffic citations.

 The Delaware State Police would like to thank everyone who participated in the “I-95 Drive to Save Lives” and the “Drive to Save Lives in Delaware” traffic initiatives.  This campaign helped to keep Delaware citizens along with its visitors safer, as they traveled throughout the state.

“I-95 Drive to Save Lives” and “Drive to Save Lives in Delaware” Traffic Initiatives Friday, October 2nd and Saturday October 3rd, 2020

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Magnolia– Delaware State Police are investigating an assault that left a 77-year-old Magnolia man in critical condition.

On Sunday, October 11, 2020, at approximately 11:02 a.m., troopers responded to Moores Drive located in the Meadowbrook Acres community in reference to a reported assault.  Upon arrival, troopers learned a family member responded to the residence and discovered the male victim unresponsive on the kitchen floor with visible signs of physical injuries. The male was transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital where he is currently listed in critical condition.

At this time, this investigation remains active and ongoing. Anyone with information in reference to this incident should contact Detective R. Costlow with Delaware State Police Troop 3 Criminal Investigative Unit by calling 302-698-8527 or email 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 .

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: 101120 2020

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Kent & Sussex County- AT&T cell phone subscribers in Kent and Sussex Counties are experiencing difficulties when dialing and texting 911. In case of an emergency, please call the following emergency numbers:

Kent County 911 Admin (302) 734-6050

Dover PD Admin (302) 736-7111

Sussex County 911 (302) 855-2970

Rehoboth Beach (302) 227-2577.

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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Glasgow- Delaware State Police is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on Pulaski Highway (Rt 40) westbound at LaGrange Parkway.

On October 8, 2020, at approximately 4:36 p.m., a 2004 Ford Explorer was stopped in the inside left turn lane of southbound LaGrange Parkway, waiting to turn left onto Pulaski Highway eastbound. A 2010 Saab operated by a 19-year-old male from Newark, DE, was traveling westbound on Pulaski Highway within the right lane of travel. The traffic signal for LaGrange Parkway turned green, and the Explorer proceeded into the intersection. A non-contact vehicle came to a stop in the right thru lane of westbound Pulaski Highway at LaGrange Parkway for a solid red light. The Saab was approaching the stopped vehicle, merged to the right and into the right turn lane for LaGrange Parkway, and proceeded into the intersection, striking the Explorer’s driver side. As a result of the collision, the Explorer and Saab caught fire. The Explorer operator was unable to get out of the vehicle and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Saab operator was able to exit the car and was transported to a nearby hospital by ambulance, where he was admitted for non- life-threatening injuries.

At this time, the identity of the Explorer operator is pending identification.

Pulaski Highway westbound between the area of Peoples Plaza and Pleasant Valley Road was closed for approximately 3 hours while the collision was investigated and cleared.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding the crash is asked to contact Detective J. 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

*Traffic Advisory- Road Closure* Pulaski Highway westbound at La Grange Parkway- Glasgow

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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Glasgow- Delaware State Police are currently investigating a serious crash on Pulaski Highway (Route 40) at La Grange Parkway. As a result Route 40 westbound at La Grange Parkway is currently closed. The investigation is in the early stages and an update will be released when available.

The length of time the roadway will be closed is unknown at this time.

For up to date traffic information, please visit:

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

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Bear- Delaware State Police are investigating a bank robbery that occurred on Wednesday afternoon at TD Bank located at 1001 E. Songsmith Drive, Bear, DE.

On October 7, 2020, at approximately 1:47 p.m., troopers responded to TD Bank for a reported bank robbery. The initial investigation revealed the suspect entered the bank, approached the counter, and passed a note to the bank teller. The teller understood a robbery was occurring and complied with the demands. The suspect obtained an undisclosed amount of money before fleeing the bank on foot toward the Lowes parking lot. No one was injured during the incident, and no surveillance footage is available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective B. McDerby with Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigative Unit by calling 302-834-8436 or emailing Brian.McDerby@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: 100820 0850

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Magnolia- Delaware State Police are currently investigating a crash on Bay Road southbound on the Trap Shooters Bridge.

Traffic on Bay Road southbound is currently getting by on the shoulder. The length of time the roadway will be closed is unknown at this time.

For up to date traffic information, please visit:

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Released: 100820 0843

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