Wilmington– Delaware State Police are currently conducting a criminal investigation in the area of the 4800 block of Governor Printz Blvd., Wilmington.  As a result, there will be a heavy police presence in the area. There is a road closure southbound Governor Printz Blvd. starting at Rysing Drive and ending at South Stuyvesant Drive. 

The investigation is in the early stages and further updates will be released at a later time.

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The Delaware State Police in partnership with the Delaware Office of Highway Safety are joining forces with other law enforcement agencies along the I-95 corridor and across the State of Delaware in the “Drive to Save Lives- October 2020” campaign. This campaign is a multi-jurisdictional, high-visibility traffic enforcement initiative that is meant to increase traffic enforcement presence and efforts along the I-95 corridor from Maine to Florida and across the State of Delaware on Friday, October 2^nd and Saturday, October 3^rd, 2020. The Delaware State Police (DSP) will be the lead agency for this campaign by coordinating the efforts of the other 14 State Police and Highway Patrol agencies along I-95, as well as the 24 participating Delaware law enforcement agencies in order to increase the totality of law enforcement presence over this 48-hour period.

The “Drive to Save Lives” campaign will consist of two simultaneous efforts, “I-95 Drive to Save Lives”, which will involve a total of 15 State Police and Highway Patrol agencies handling their portion of I-95, and “Drive to Save Lives in Delaware”, which will entail 24 participating Delaware agencies patrolling their own jurisdictions.

Interstate 95 (I-95) is approximately 1,920 miles in length, while Delaware in its entire length is only 96 miles. This initiative will cover a large majority of the roadway. This will also be a contributing effort to support the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) initiative, “The Drive to Save Lives Campaign” and its goal to reduce traffic deaths and injuries across the U.S.  Crash-related data and information from various sources, such as NHTSA, FARS and the National Safety Council provide the rationale for this campaign. Likewise, the emphasis of this initiative will be to change the high-risk behaviors of motorists, such as distracted driving, impaired driving, speeding, unsafe driving behaviors of the operators of large trucks/buses and the failure of motorists and passengers alike to wear seat-belts. Lastly, the initiative will include the goal of having no fatalities all along I-95, or within Delaware during the weekend.

On October 2^nd and 3^rd all of Delaware’s citizens and visitors can expect to see multiple agencies working diligently to keep them safe as they travel throughout the state; therefore, drive to save lives.

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Newark – The Delaware State Police are investigating the robbery of a Newark area gas station that occurred early this morning.

The incident occurred at approximately 12:27 a.m., Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at the Exxon Gas Station, located at 263 East Chestnut Hill Road, Newark. A male suspect confronted an employee at the sales counter while displaying a handgun, and demanded money from inside of the register. The employee complied with the demand and turned over an undisclosed amount of cash to the suspect, who then fled on foot in an unknown direction. The employee was not injured as a result of the incident.

The suspect was described as a male approximately 5’6”- 5’10” tall, wearing all dark-colored clothing, and a mask.

No surveillance images are available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Troop 2 Robbery Unit by calling 302-365-8566.

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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Smyrna- Delaware State Police arrested 69-year-old Elliott Glover of Smyrna on felony criminal charges.

On Saturday, September 19, 2020, at approximately 1:07 p.m., Delaware State Police and Smyrna Fire Department responded to a disabled vehicle stuck in the water on Woodland Beach Road, Smyrna. During their investigation, troopers learned the 33-year-old male victim received a phone call from a family member advising they were in their vehicle stuck in the water. The victim attempted to drive out to the location to assist his family when he was stopped on Woodland Beach Road by Glover, who is a member of the Smyrna Fire Department and was on the scene as Fire Police to assist with traffic control. The victim communicated with Glover about what he was doing, and Glover refused to allow him through. While still stopped, the victim cut the wheels of his vehicle to the right as if he was going to drive around Glover. Glover then reached behind his back and drew a black handgun, pointed it at him, and said he was going to shoot him. The victim and Glover had an exchange of words before the victim left the area. No one was injured during the incident.

Glover responded to Troop 9, where he was charged with the following crimes: 

• Aggravated Menacing (Felony)
• Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)

Glover was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court #7 and released on a $10,000 unsecured 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. (1800 842-8461).  You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@state.de.us.

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Wilmington- Delaware State Police are currently on scene of a crash on Interstate 495 involving an 18 wheeler truck with a large fuel spill.

As a result southbound lanes of I-495 in the area of Edgemoor Road is currently closed at this time. 

Motorists will experience 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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Delaware– The Delaware State Police joins North American rail-safety operation aimed at reducing preventable deaths and injuries on rail lines.

The Delaware State Police is proud to be joining forces with law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and Canada for “Operation Clear Track” — the single largest rail-safety law-enforcement initiative in North America.  Coordinated by Amtrak, Operation Lifesaver Inc. and Operation Lifesaver Canada, Operation Clear Track aims to reduce the number of railway crossing and trespassing incidents in the U.S. and Canada — incidents which seriously injure or kill more than 2,100 people each year. The event is held during the annual observance of Rail Safety Week, September 21-27.

“The goal of Operation Clear Track and Rail Safety Week is to raise awareness of the importance of safe behavior near tracks and trains, in support of OLI’s mission to save lives,” said Operation Lifesaver, Inc. Executive Director Rachel Maleh.

Due to the ongoing pandemic, law enforcement agencies will be participating in a virtual Operation Clear Track event this year. Police and sheriff departments across North America will be promoting rail safety through social media messages, by sharing Operation Lifesaver’s #STOPTrackTragedies public service announcements and other videos, and by posting other rail safety information to their department websites.

Please follow these safety tips:

• Never walk, run, play or take pictures on the railroad right-of-way. If you are on or near the tracks, you are trespassing on private property and breaking the law.
• Never attempt to outrun an approaching train. It can take a train a mile or more to stop.
• If you’re standing on the train tracks, you may not hear or feel an oncoming train in time to get away safely.
• Only cross the tracks at designated public crossings.
• Never drive or walk around lowered grade crossing gates.
• Never begin to drive across the tracks unless you can get all the way across.
• Always call the Emergency Notification System (ENS) number 24 hours a day to report problems or obstructions at the crossing. Look for the number on the blue sign near the crossing or on the cross-buck.
• Always know that the average train is three feet wider than the track on each side.
• Always slow down and stop your vehicle prior to train tracks when lights begin to flash.

For more information about Rail Safety Week, Operation Clear Track, and other rail-safety initiatives and tips, please visit www.oli.org.

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Wilmington– Delaware State Police have identified the names of the of the two individuals who died in a crash on September 18, 2020, on eastbound Kirkwood Highway (Rt. 2) east of Rt. 41, Wilmington, as 52 year-old Arthur Bell Jr. of Bear, DE and 62 year-old Lottie Lee of Wilmington, DE.

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

Delaware State Police Investigating Double Fatal Collision- Wilmington

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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Newark– The Delaware State Police are investigating a motor vehicle collision involving three fatalities that occurred early this morning.

The incident occurred on September 19, 2020, at approximately 2:07 a.m., when a 2003 Chevrolet Suburban was traveling westbound on Old Baltimore Pike approaching Robert L. Melson Lane. Three occupants inside of a 2015 Hyundai Sonata were traveling eastbound on Old Baltimore Pike. For unknown reasons, the Sonata crossed into westbound lanes striking the front of the Suburban for a head on collision.

The operator of the Suburban, a 35 year-old male from Newark, DE was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The operator of the Sonata, a 25 year-old male from of Cary, NC was properly restrained and transported to Christiana Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The front seat passenger in the Sonata, a 26 year-old male from New Castle, DE was properly restrained and transported to Christiana Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The third occupant, a 26 year-old male from Linwood, PA who was seated in the second row was transported to Christiana Hospital and treated for serious injuries.

All names are being withheld at this time pending the notifications of next of kin.

Westbound Old Baltimore Pike was closed for approximately 3.5 hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information regarding the crash should contact Det. Forester of the Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit by calling 302-365-8485.

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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Wilmington– The Delaware State Police are investigating a double fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred last evening.

The incident occurred on September 18, 2020, at approximately 9:08 p.m., when a 2000 Chevrolet Blazer was traveling westbound on Kirkwood Highway (Rt.2) east of Rt. 41, and crossed over the median into the eastbound lanes of Kirkwood Highway. The Blazer drove directly into the path of a 2018 Jeep Renegade that was traveling in the center lane of eastbound Kirkwood Highway. The Blazer struck the front of the Jeep for a head-on collision. Both operators had to be extricated from their vehicles as a result of the crash.

The operator of the Blazer, a 52 year-old male from Bear, DE was properly restrained and transported to Christiana Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

The operator of the Jeep, a 62 year-old female from of Wilmington, DE was properly restrained and transported to Christiana Hospital where she was pronounced deceased

Both names are being withheld at this time pending the notifications of next of kin.

Eastbound Kirkwood Highway was closed for approximately 4 hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

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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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.

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