Bridgeville- Delaware State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash on Seashore Highway (SR 18) east of Oak Road.

On September 5, 2020, at approximately 3:36 p.m., a 2002 Volkswagen Jetta operated by a 34-year-old male from Milford, was traveling eastbound on Seashore Highway (SR 18), attempting to pass a slower vehicle directly in front of him. As the operator changed into the westbound lane to start passing the vehicle, he observed another vehicle traveling westbound. To avoid colliding with the other vehicle in the westbound lane, the operator swerved back into the eastbound lane, nearly striking the vehicle he intended to pass. As a result, the operator failed to maintain his lane and exited the south edge of the roadway, where he rolled over multiple times before coming to rest, upright in a cornfield.

The operator of the vehicle was not properly restrained and was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased shortly after arriving. Identification is pending notification of next to kin.

Seashore Highway was closed for approximately 3 hours during the investigation and clean- up.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding the crash is asked to contact Detective A. Mitchell of the Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit by calling 302-644-5020.

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, Senior Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 090520 2123

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Laurel- Delaware State Police have arrested 45-year-old Eric Bailey of Laurel on felony criminal charges following a road rage incident.

On September 4, 2020, at approximately 7:30 p.m., troopers responded to Tracy Circle and Hastings Drive in Laurel for a suspicious vehicle in the roadway with subjects fighting. Through investigative measures, troopers determined Bailey and the 31-year-old male victim from Salisbury, MD, were operating their vehicles through Laurel. When they arrived at Tracey Circle and Hastings Drive, Bailey and the victim exited their cars, and a physical altercation ensued. During the incident, Bailey stabbed the victim with a knife in his lower extremity. After the altercation, the victim and passenger not involved with the incident left the scene and responded to an area hospital for treatment.

Bailey responded to Troop 5 where he was arrested and charged with the following crimes:

• Assault 1st Degree (Felony)
• Possession of a Deadly Weapon during the Commission of a Felony (Felony)

Bailey was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court #3 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $40,000 secured 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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 090520 0856

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Laurel- Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred on September 4, 2020, at approximately 7:44 p.m., northbound on Sussex Highway north of County Seat Highway, Laurel.

A 2013 Ford Flex operated by a 33-year-old female from Greenwood, was traveling northbound on Sussex Highway in the left travel lane north of County Seat Highway. A 63-year-old female from Cliffside Park, NJ, was on foot attempting to cross Sussex Highway in a westerly direction, directly in the path of the Ford Flex.  The operator was unable to avoid the pedestrian and the front right bumper struck her within the left travel lane. After the impact, the operator of the vehicle came to rest on the northbound shoulder of Sussex Highway.

The operator of the vehicle was not injured during the collision. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The northbound lanes of Sussex Highway were closed for approximately three(3) hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

Identification is pending notification of next to kin.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding the crash is asked to contact Detective. K. Argo of the Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit by calling 302-644-5020.

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, Senior Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 090520 0750

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

Laurel – Delaware State Police are on the scene of a serious motor vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 7:45 p.m., Friday, September 4, 2020, on Sussex Highway in the area of County Seat Highway. 

As a result of the crash, Sussex Highway northbound in the area of County Seat Highway is 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, Senior Corporal Heather Pepper

Released:090420 2028

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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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Released: 090420 1654

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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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Corporal/2 Heather Pepper

Released:090420 1640

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Dover- Delaware State Police are investigating an attempted burglary in progress that occurred on September 4, 2020.

At approximately 12:35 a.m., a 35-year-old Dover woman was in her residence in the 3000 block of Forest Avenue, Dover, when she observed an unknown suspect attempting to gain entry into the residence.  The suspect was armed with an unknown type of long gun and attempting to kick in the  door located on the east side of the residence.  The suspect fled on foot after being advised by the resident inside of the home that she was armed.

The suspect was described as a black male approximately 5’6″-5’8″, weighing approximately 160-170 lbs., wearing a face covering, dark colored shirt and pants.

No one was injured during this incident and there is no photograph available.

Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact Detective R. Costlow with Delaware State Police Criminal Investigative Unit at 302-697-4454. 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, Senior Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 090420 1225

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New Castle– Delaware State Police have identified the name of the of the individual who died in a crash on September 2, 2020, on Christiana Road (Route 273) entering the right turn lane for the ramp to Delaware State Route 1 northbound, as 36-year-old Agustin Garcia Maldonado of New Castle, DE.  Maldonado was pronounced deceased at the scene.

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

Troopers Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Accident- 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.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Heather Pepper 

Released: 090420 1200

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This week the Delaware State Police, with the support of the Delaware State Troopers Association (DSTA), and in conjunction with the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement (NOBLE), New Castle County Police Department, Delaware State Police Credit Union, Ballard’s Reading Buddies, and Keene Elementary School over 500 backpacks filled with school supplies were distributed to children in need.

Thank you to all who donated and the volunteers who gave their time to make this year’s Backpack Deployment such a huge success!

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Corporal/1 Jason Hatchell

Released: 090420 1155

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Smyrna- The Delaware State Police are investigating a shots fired incident that occurred last evening.

The incident occurred on September 3, 2020, at approximately 11:24 p.m., when Troopers responded to a residence on East Redbrook Place, Smyrna, in reference to a shots fired complaint.  Upon arrival, it was learned that two occupants were in the residence, a 70-year-old male and a 33 year-old male, who were seated in the living room when a loud noise was heard. Further discovery revealed that the first floor of the residence had been struck by multiple bullets. There were no injuries as a result of this incident.

There is no suspect information at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Troop 3, Detective Costlow at 302-697-4454.  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: 090420 0941

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