Dagsboro- Delaware State Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the pictured suspects who are wanted in connection with a burglary.

The incident occurred on September 7, 2020 at approximately 2:37 a.m., when three unknown suspects entered a shed in the 30000 block of Sandy Landing Road. Upon the Trooper’s arrival, it was discovered forced entry had been made to the door of the shed by using bolt cutters.  Once inside, the suspects removed two motocross style bikes.

A surveillance camera was able to capture images of the three suspects.  One suspect is described as a white male, with dark colored hair and facial hair, in his 20’s wearing a light colored Nike sweatshirt and dark colored pants. The second suspect is described as wearing a light colored sweatshirt, dark colored pants and light colored baseball hat with a sticker on the brim. The third suspect is described as wearing a light colored hat and sweatshirt and dark colored pants.

Anyone with information regarding the identity of the pictured suspects or incident is asked to please contact  Troop 4 at 302-856-5850. 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: 090820 1127

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Magnolia– Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 2:13 p.m., Monday, September 07, 2020, at the intersection on Irish Hill Road and Lexington Mill Road.

The initial investigation has determined a 2015 Toyota Camry, driven by a 41-year-old female from Magnolia, was stopped northbound on Lexington Mill Road at the intersection to Irish Hill Road. A 2017 Suzuki GSX motorcycle operated by a 50 year-old male from Magnolia, was traveling eastbound on Irish Hill Road approaching the intersection of Lexington Mill Road. The Camry attempted to turn onto westbound Irish Hill Road and pulled out in front of the motorcycle. The Suzuki attempted to avoid the Camry, but lost control and stuck the driver side of the vehicle.

The driver of the Suzuki was transported to a local area hospital where he was pronounced deceased. His name is being withheld at this time pending the notification of next of kin.

The operator of the Camry was transported to a local area hospital for minor injuries.

Irish Hill Road at Lexington Mill Road was closed for approximately 4 hours while the investigation was completed and the roadway was cleared.

The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information regarding the crash should contact Sgt. Wheatley of the Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit by calling 302-698-8518.

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 Jason Hatchell

Released: 090720 0753

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Wilmington– The Delaware State Police are seeking the public’s assistance in attempting to identify the pictured suspects who are wanted for burglary.

The incident occurred on August 19, 2020 at approximately 12:40 a.m., at the Pep Boys located at 3207 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington.  The three subjects pictured above who occupied a burgundy sedan. Exited the vehicle and damaged a lock to a storage container. The suspects then removed 12 tires and fled onto Greenbank Road.

Anyone with information regarding this incident or the identity of the suspects is asked to please contact Detective DeFlaviis of Troop 2 Criminal Investigative Unit at 302-365-8388. 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, Corporal/1 Jason Hatchell

Released: 090720 1141

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Felton- Delaware State Police are investigating a shots fired incident which occurred in the 5000 block of Canterbury Road, Felton.

On September 6, 2020, at approximately 10:34 p.m., troopers responded to the 5000 block of Canterbury Road, Felton, in reference to a residence being struck by gunfire.  During the investigation it was determined the front of the residence was struck by gunfire 11 times. Inside the residence when it was struck was a 20-year-old male, 20-year-old female, 55-year-old male, and 16-year-old female. No one was injured during the incident.

At this time there is no suspect information.

Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact Detective M. Weinstein with Delaware State Police Criminal Investigative Unit by contacting 302-697-4454 or Michael.Weinstein@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, Senior Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 090720 0817

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Seaford- 32-year-old Garland G. Church of Seaford was arrested by Delaware State Police on September 5, 2020, on Middleford Road for criminal and traffic charges.

At approximately 7:31 p.m., a trooper working patrol in the area of Old Furnace Road and Middleford Road observed a dark-colored Honda passenger car traveling with a fictitious registration plate. A vehicle stop was conducted on the vehicle, and contact was made with the three occupants. Church was identified as the operator, the front-seat passenger was a 38-year-old female of Seaford, and a male back seat passenger. Through the investigation, troopers discovered Church had a folding knife concealed on his waistband with a blade greater than three inches. Before the vehicle was towed because it was unregistered and had fictitious tags, an inventory search was conducted. During the search, drug paraphernalia and a large knife was located. Also located in the front seat passenger’s purse was additional drug paraphernalia. A computer search revealed Church is a person prohibited from carrying a deadly weapon.

 Church was taken into custody without incident and transported to Troop 5 where he was charged with the following crimes:

• Possession of a Deadly Weapon by Person Prohibited (2 counts-felony)
• Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon (felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Failure to have Insurance in Possession
• Operation of Unregistered Motor Vehicle
• Fictitious Tags
• Failure to have Registration in Possession
• Failure to have License in Possession

Church was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court #3 and released on his own recognizance.

The front seat passenger was taken into custody without incident and transported to Troop 5 where she was charged with two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia. She was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court #3 and released on her own recognizance. 

The back seat passenger was not charged. 

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 090620 1356

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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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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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 090420 1654

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