Dagsboro- Delaware State Police are investigating a serious crash that occurred at approximately 9:12 a.m. this morning on Armory Road, Dagsboro.

The investigation revealed a 2006 GMC Canyon pickup truck was traveling southbound on Armory Road approximately .4 miles north of Murray Road. A 5-person Department of Transportation maintenance crew, who were all wearing yellow reflective vests, were completing work on low hanging trees in the same general vicinity. Several pieces of DELDOT machinery were positioned on the shoulder with their yellow flashing safety strobes activated. The operator of the GMC, a 32-year-old male from Millsboro, failed to provide proper time and attention to the roadway causing the right side of the vehicle to travel slightly onto the shoulder, striking two DELDOT employees. After the collision, the vehicle continued a short distance before stopping, turning around and returning to the scene.

The DELDOT employees involved in the collision were a 37-year-old male from Millsboro, who was transported to an area hospital by ambulance for serious injuries and was released. The second employee was a 20-year-old male from Dagsboro. He was transported to an area hospital by ambulance for minor injuries and was released.

The operator of the vehicle was uninjured.  He was charged with inattentive driving and no insurance.

This collision is being investigated by Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit. Anyone with information regarding the collision is asked to contacted Detective A. Mendez at 302-644-5020.

*Traffic Advisory* Delaware State Police Investigating Serious Crash- Dagsboro

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, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 091820 1530

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Sussex County- Delaware State Police are issuing a traffic advisory for State Route 1 and US 113 in Sussex County for September 18, 2020, through September 27, 2020, due to an increase in the volume of traffic expected. Motorists can expect to see an increase in police presence in the area conducting aggressive driving and DUI patrols.

The Delaware State Police would like to remind motorists to report an aggressive driving incident or an impaired driver by obtaining the license plate number and calling 911.

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

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

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 091820 1040

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Dagsboro – Delaware State Police are on the scene of a serious motor vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 9:12 a.m., Friday, September 18, 2020, on Armory Road in the area of Herring Wood Drive. 

As a result of the crash, Armory Road in the area of Herring Wood Drive 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, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released:091820 1010

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Georgetown- Delaware State Police are seeking the public’s assistance in attempting to located 29-year-old Quajer Washington who is wanted for Assault and related charges.

The incident occurred on September 1, 2020, when Washington engaged in an verbal altercation with the 19-year-old victim who was an acquaintance while traveling in a vehicle on Johnson Road, Lincoln. During the incident, the argument escalated and Washington pointed a gun at the victim and physically assaulted the victim causing serious injury.  The victim was transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital where medical treatment was provided. Washington fled the scene after the incident occurred.

Troopers have been unable to locate Washington who currently has an active warrant out of Troop 4 for the following:

• Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Assault 1st Degree (Felony)
• Aggravated Menacing (2 counts- Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited  (Felony)

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Quajer Washington is asked to contact Troop 4, Detective A. Bluto at 302-752-3864 or by calling 911. 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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 091720 1408

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Wilmington – The Delaware State Police are seeking the public’s assistance with identifying suspects involved in an offensive touching that occurred during a political rally.

Please see the updated photograph of the suspect’s vehicle involved in the incident which occurred at the Crossroads Restaurant on September 13, 2020.

Troopers Seeking Public Assistance With Identifying Suspects From Political Rally – Wilmington

Anyone with information regarding the identity of the three suspects are asked to please contact Trooper Batschelet of Troop 6 by calling (302) 633-5000. 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: 091720 0835

Dagsboro- Delaware State Police arrested 19-year-old Deshawn Godwin of Seaford on felony drug-related charges following a traffic stop. 

On September 16, 2020, at approximately 3:07 p.m., a trooper on patrol on Power Plant Road observed a lime green Lincoln passenger vehicle operating on the roadway with no valid registration. The vehicle turned on to a private driveway, and the trooper initiated a traffic stop. Later identified as Godwin, the front right passenger exited the car and walked toward a parked vehicle in the driveway and tossed an object underneath the vehicle. Godwin was instructed to get back into the vehicle, and he complied. Contact was made with the 24-year-old male operator, and an investigation ensued. Located under the parked car was a sandwich bag with approximately 14.32 grams of cocaine inside, 130 bags of heroin weighing approximately 0.91 grams, and drug paraphernalia. A search incident to arrest was conducted, and located in Godwin’s pant pocket was one empty bag of heroin.

Godwin was taken into custody without incident and transported to Troop 4, where he was charged with the following crimes:

• Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Tier 2- Felony)
• Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Tampering with Physical Evidence (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (3 counts)

Godwin was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court #2 and released on his own recognizance.

The operator was charged with the following traffic violations and released:

• Failure to have Insurance in Possession
• Fictitious Tag
• Expired Tag

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 091720 0830

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Wilmington– Delaware State Police have identified the name of the of the individual who died in a crash on September 15, 2020, on southbound I-495 south of Naamans Road, Wilmington, as 66 year-old Henry Moore of Wilmington, DE.

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

Delaware State Police Investigating Fatal Crash- 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.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Corporal/1 Jason Hatchell 

Released: 091620 2048

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Rehoboth Beach- Delaware State Police arrested three individuals on Tuesday for felony shoplifting and additional charges. 

On September 15, 2020, at approximately 4:58 p.m., Delaware State Police were dispatched to The North Face, located at 36706 Bayside Outlet Drive, Rehoboth Beach, for a shoplifting in progress. A witness reported seeing 25-year-old Lavelle Comer of Wilmington, concealing clothing under his clothing in the store. Also in North Face with Comer was 51- year-old Reginald Willingham of Wilmington, and 31-year-old Latifah Willingham of New Castle. The witness observed Comer and L. Willingham enter The Children’s Place outlet before the three fled the outlets northbound on Coastal Highway in a black Ford Edge. A trooper responding to the scene observed the vehicle traveling northbound in the area of Coastal Highway and Old Landing Road. A traffic stop was initiated on the car, and it entered into the Anchorage Motel parking lot. The vehicle operator, later identified as L. Willingham, was instructed to turn the vehicle off multiple times by the trooper. She failed to comply and accelerated out of the parking lot toward Coastal Highway and then turned down a dead-end road before stopping. Once stopped, R. Willingham exited the vehicle’s passenger side and fled on foot into a nearby parking lot. L. Willingham and Comer were taken into custody without incident. Located inside Comer’s jacket pocket were wire cutters that are used to help cut and disable security tags. A search of the area was conducted for R. Willingham, and he was located hiding under a pine tree. He was taken into custody without incident.

An inventory search of the vehicle was conducted, and several large trash bags were located in the back seat and rear of the vehicle. The following merchandise was recovered inside the bags: 

• -The North Face: $3,975.00 worth of merchandise.
• -Under Armour: $771.90 worth of merchandise.
• -Calvin Klein: $70.00 worth of merchandise.
• -The Children’s Place: $532.45 worth of merchandise.
• -American Eagle: $967.25 worth of merchandise.
• -Old Navy: $1,069.62 worth of merchandise.
• -Carters: $760.00 worth of merchandise.
• -Michaels: $459.94 worth of merchandise.

Also located in the vehicle was a black fanny pack with drug paraphernalia inside that belonged to Comer.

The suspects were transported to Troop 7 where they were charged with the following crimes:

               Lavelle S. Comer

• Possession of Shoplifting Tools (Felony)
• Theft- Organized Retail Crime over $1,500 (Felony)
• Shoplifting over $1,500 (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Criminal Mischief

Comer was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court #3 and released on $3,000.00 unsecured bond.

Latifah Willingham

• Theft- Organized Retail Crime over $1,500 (Felony)
• Shoplifting over $1,500 (Felony)
• Disregard Police Officer Signal (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)
• Criminal Mischief under $1,000
• Failure to have Insurance in Possession
• Expired License
• Expired Temporary Registration Plate
• Destruction Upon Expiration of Registration Plate
• Failure to have Registration Card in Possession
• Failure to have License in Possession

L. Willingham was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court #3 and released on $4,000.00 unsecured bond.

Reginald Willingham

• Possession of Shoplifting Tools (Felony)
• Theft- Organized Retail Crime over $1,500 (Felony)
• Shoplifting over $1,500 (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)
• Criminal Mischief
• Resisting Arrest

R. Willingham was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court #3 and issued a $6,000.00 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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Released: 091620 1301

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Millsboro– Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred at the Dash-In convenience store located at 24851 John J. Williams Highway, Millsboro.

On September 15, 2020, at approximately 10:51 p.m., the male suspect entered the store and walked up to the counter. The suspect implied he had a weapon, handed the 18-year-old male cashier a plastic bag, and motioned toward the cash register. The cashier complied, and the suspect fled out the back door with an undisclosed amount of money and merchandise. No one was injured during the incident.

The suspect was described as a black male wearing dark-colored clothing. There is no vehicle description or video surveillance available.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective A. Bluto with Troop 4 Criminal Investigative Unit by calling 302-752-3864 or emailing Alan.Bluto@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. (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, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 091620 1005

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Wilmington– Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 12:20 p.m., Tuesday, September 15, 2020, on southbound I-495 south of Naamans Road.

The initial investigation has determined a 2004 Lexus SC430, driven by a 66 year-old male from Wilmington, was traveling southbound I-495 in the left lane at a high rate of speed. For unknown reasons the vehicle left the roadway and struck a bridge support of the overpass for Naamans Road. The vehicle continued to travel out of control and struck a guardrail which caused the vehicle to overturn.

The driver of the Lexus who was not wearing a seatbelt was ejected from the vehicle. The driver 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.

I-495 southbound was closed for approximately 3 hours while the investigation was completed and the roadway was 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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Corporal/1 Jason Hatchell

Released: 091520 2048

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