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.

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Released: 100820 0843

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Newark- Delaware State Police arrested 22-year-old Elijah Thomas of Downingtown, Pennsylvania, on sexual assault charges resulting from the continuous sexual abuse of a child.

On October 6, 2020, Delaware State Police responded to the Quality Inn Motel located at 65 Geoffrey Drive, Newark, attempting to locate Thomas, who was wanted out of Pennsylvania. Upon arrival, troopers found Thomas in a motel room with a 13-year-old female. Through investigative measures, troopers discovered Thomas was involved in an on-going sexual relationship with the juvenile. Thomas was taken into custody without incident and transported to Troop 2, where he was charged with the following crimes:

• Rape 3rd Degree (3 counts- felony)
• Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child (felony)

Thomas was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court #11 and committed to Gander Hill on $240,000.00 cash bail.

The 13-year-old victim was turned over to a family member.

Due to the sensitive nature of the incident and out of respect to the victim, only limited information is being released.

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: 100720 1247

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Wilmington – The Delaware State Police arrested 60-year-old MICHAEL B. HASTINGS on Monday, October 5, 2020 stemming from actions committed at a political rally on Thursday, September 24, 2020.

The original incident occurred in the area of Lancaster Pike and Barbara Road, Wilmington, De., in which Hastings pointed a handgun in the direction of a group of individuals on the other side of the street during the rally.  On Monday, October 5, 2020 a New Castle County Grand Jury indicted Hastings.  The defendant turned himself into Troop 6 at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Monday, October 5, 2020.  Detectives requested Hastings bring the firearm in question to Troop 6 and turn same in, to which Hastings complied.  The firearm in question was a Glock 17 handgun.

Hastings was indicted by the grand jury on the following charges:

• Reckless Endanger First Degree I (1 Count -Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Felony (Felony)

Hastings was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court #11 and released on his own recognizance, with court bail conditions stating he shall relinquish all firearms and/or deadly weapons and may not acquire, nor be in possession of any firearms or deadly weapons.

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: 100620 1455

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Newark- Delaware State Police have arrested 19-year-old Noah M. Sharp of Newark in connection with the murder of 17-year-old Madison Sparrow.

On Friday, October 2, 2020, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Madison was reported missing by a family member after not returning home. Delaware State Police detectives obtained information through investigative interviews that Madison responded to an area in Newark where her ex-boyfriend, Noah, was located. The investigation revealed the homicide occurred in the Newark area due to blunt force trauma to her body. After the homicide occurred, she was transported to a secluded wooded location in Newark, where law enforcement officers discovered her body.

At this time, there is information indicating additional individuals may be involved in this homicide.

Sharp was taken into custody and charged with the following crimes:

• Murder 1st Degree (felony)
• Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony (felony)
• Conspiracy 1st Degree (felony)

He was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #2 and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $1,021,000.00 cash bail.

This case remains active and ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact Detective M. Csapo with the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit at 302-741-2729. 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: 100620 1409

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Kent/Sussex Counties, DE – 911 Services are fully restored.  If you have an emergency, you can now call or text 911.

If you experience any problems, please call the following administrative lines:

Kent County 911 (302) 734-6050

Dover PD (302) 736-7111

Sussex County 911 (302) 855-2970

Rehoboth Beach PD (302) 227-2577

911 Cell Subscribers are Experiencing Difficulties- Kent and Sussex Counties

Kent/Sussex Counties– All cell phone subscribers in Kent and Sussex Counties are experiencing difficulties when dialing 911. You can text your emergency to 911call 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.

Felton- Delaware State Police arrested 47-year-old Kaylynn C. Daniels of Felton on burglary and related charges.

On Friday, October 2, 2020, at approximately 2:22 a.m., Delaware State Police responded to the 800 block of Willow Grove Road, Felton, for a report of a burglary in progress.  The investigation revealed Daniels had previously resided at the residence and responded to retrieve her property. Daniels was not granted access into the residence and she became irate. She then pushed in a window air conditioning unit and entered the residence.

Once inside, Daniels proceeded to kick in a bedroom door to where a 53-year-old female was located and a physical altercation ensued. Daniels then removed her property from the residence before fleeing. The 53-year-old victim was transported to an area hospital to receive treatment for her injuries.

On October 5, 2020, Daniels was taken into custody and transported to Troop 3 where she was charged with the following crimes:

• Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony (felony)
• Home Invasion-Burglary 1st Degree (felony)
• Assault 2nd Degree (felony)
• Criminal Mischief

Daniels was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court #2 and committed on a $6,500.00 cash bond.

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: 102520 1815

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Dover – The Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit (S.O.A.R) is currently looking for the following wanted sex offenders after they 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: 100320 2325

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New Castle– Delaware State Police have identified the name of the individual who died in a crash on Friday, October 2, 2020 at the intersection of Christiana Road (Route 273) and Airport Road, as 22-year-old Theodoric R. Dixon of New Castle, DE.  Dixon was transported from the scene to a local hospital and was later pronounced deceased after succumbing to his injuries.

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.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Sergeant Darren Lester  

Released: 100320 1915

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