Lewes- Delaware State Police have arrested 21-year-old Timothy Savoy Jr. of Clinton, MD for weapon and drug charges following a traffic stop.

At approximately 10:49 p.m. on August 1, 2020, a trooper was on routine patrol traveling southbound on Coastal Highway in the area of Savannah Road, Lewes, when a Red Hyundai was observed traveling northbound speeding. A traffic stop was initiated on the vehicle and a strong odor of marijuana was detected coming from the vehicle.  Contact was made with the driver of the vehicle, a 20-year-old female from Accokeek, MD, and front seat passenger, identified as Savoy, and a criminal investigation ensued.

A search of the vehicle was conducted and the following items were located:

• Approximately 64.48 grams of marijuana
• Loaded Polymer 80 handgun
• Nine 9 millimeter bullets
• One .223 caliber bullet
• Drug Paraphernalia

Savoy was taken into custody without incident and transported to Troop 7 where he was charged with the following crimes:

• Possession of a Firearm by Person Prohibited (felony)
• Possession of Ammunition by Person Prohibited (felony)
• Possession of Marijuana
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (civil violation)

Savoy was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court #3 and released on $20,150.00 unsecured bond. The driver of the vehicle was issued a ticket for Speeding in Excess of Posted Speed Limit and released.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 090120 1403

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Selbyville–Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 8:53 p.m., Monday, August 31, 2020, on southbound DuPont Boulevard (US 113) .4 miles south of McCabe Road.

The initial investigation has determined a 2002 Lexus RX300, driven by a 45-year-old Frankford man, was traveling southbound on DuPont Boulevard. For unknown reasons, the operator lost control of the vehicle and traveled off the east edge of the roadway and continuing traveling for approximately 250 feet through the center grass median.  The Lexus then reentered the roadway crossing both lanes of travel before exiting the west edge of the roadway and struck a cluster of trees. The vehicle came to rest on the west edge of the roadway. The operator was transported to a nearby hospital by ambulance where he was pronounced deceased.

Identification is pending notification of next to kin.

Southbound DuPont Boulevard was closed for approximately 3 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding the crash is asked to contact Cpl. 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

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Heather Pepper

Released:090120 0845

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Wilmington- The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred at a CVS located in Wilmington, DE.

The incident occurred on August 30, 2020 at approximately 10:55 a.m., when Troopers were dispatched to the CVS located at 4020 Concord Pike, Wilmington for a report of a robbery. Upon arrival, it was learned that the suspect approached an employee in the store and displayed a handgun. The suspect then walked the employee to a rear office where the store manager was located and demanded cash from the safe. The suspect then fled the store back out of the front door with an undisclosed amount of money. There were other customers inside of the store at the time of the incident, but no one was aware of the robbery.

There were no injuries as a result of the incident.

There are currently no photos of the suspect available at this time.

The suspect was described as a male who was wearing all dark clothing to include a face mask and sunglasses.  The suspect was approximately 5’08” tall, and approximately 25-35 years old.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Hevelow of the Troop 2 Criminal Investigative Unit at 302-365-8471. 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:083120 1524

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Magnolia-Delaware State Police have arrested 29-year-old Hershial L. Morris of Magnolia, DE, on weapon charges following a traffic stop.

On August 30, 2020, at approximately 2:12 p.m., troopers on patrol in the area of Walnut Shade Road and Barney Jenkins Road observed a teal Buick Century traveling westbound with the operator later identified as Morris, not wearing his seatbelt. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle, and located in plain view was a loaded .22 CAL Smith & Wesson handgun. Morris and two juvenile passengers were detained without incident, and a criminal vehicle ensued.

Located in Morris’s vehicle during a search was the following:

• Loaded .22 CAL Smith & Wesson handgun 
• 24 rounds of ammunition
• approximately 2 grams of marijuana.

Morris was taken into custody without incident and transported to Troop 3, where he was charged with the following crimes:

• Possession of a Firearm by Person Prohibited (felony)
• Possession of Ammunition by Person Prohibited (felony)
• Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon (felony)
• Possession of Marijuana (civil violation)
• Driving while Suspended
• Seatbelt Violation (civil violation)

Morris was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court #7 and released on his own recognizance. The two juveniles were not charged and released to their guardians.

the unit Director at debra.reed@state.de.us.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 083120 1047

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Claymont- The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred at the Dollar General located in Claymont, DE.

The incident occurred on August 29, 2020 at approximately 9:09 p.m., when Troopers were dispatched to the Dollar General located at 333 Naamans Rd., Claymont for a report of a robbery. Upon arrival, it was learned that the suspect approached the cash register displaying a black and silver handgun. The suspect demanded cash from the register and safe. The suspect then fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of money.

The suspect was described as a male who was wearing all dark clothing to include a face mask and sunglasses.  The suspect was approximately 5’08” tall, and approximately 25-35 years old.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Hevelow of the Troop 2 Criminal Investigative Unit at 302-365-8471. 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:083120 0850

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Ellendale- Delaware State Police are releasing the name of the victim who was involved in a shooting incident on August 27, 2020 as 25 year-old Qualeel Westcott from Milford, DE.

This incident continues to remain under investigation by the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident, are asked to contact Detective M. Csapo at 302-741-2729. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.

*Update #2* Delaware State Police Investigating Homicide- Ellendale

*Update- Traffic Advisory* Road Closure- Ellendale

*Traffic Advisory* Road Closure- Ellendale

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 082920 0900

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Indian River – Delaware State Police have identified 68-year-old Donald M. Cutsail Jr. of West Virginia, as the individual that died during a boating accident. The incident occurred at approximately 4:22 p.m., Thursday, August 27, 2020, in the Indian River south of the South Shore Marina.

Delaware State Police Conducting Death Investigation Following Boating Accident- Indian River

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Released: 082920 0600

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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, Sergeant Darren Lester 

Released: 082820 1540

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Middletown- Delaware State Police and the Delaware State Trooper’s Association (DSTA), in collaboration with Nemours Alfred I. DuPont Hospital, helped make 5-year-old Imani McKinney’s dream come true.

In June 2019, Imani was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer.  Imani has valiantly been battling this disease despite recently learning the disease is terminal.

On Thursday, August 27, 2020, Troopers provided Imani and her family a police escort from their residence in New Castle, DE, to Summit Aviation, located in Middletown. Imani and her family were met with a warm welcome by the Delaware State Police Aviation Unit, the DSTA, and uniformed Troopers. Imani was provided a tour of the airport hangar and sat inside a Delaware State Police helicopter. The DSTA provided lunch, and Imani received several gifts.

Imani’s family shared with the hospital staff that one of her final wishes was to go to Disney World in a helicopter. Through the collaborative efforts of many, the Delaware State Police was able to make part of Imani’s wish come true and provide a smile filled and memorable day and for a special little girl and her family.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Corporal/1 Jason Hatchell

Released: 082820 1236

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Indian River- Delaware State Police are currently conducting a death investigation related to a boating accident that occurred yesterday afternoon.

The investigation revealed the incident occurred on August 27, 2020, at approximately 4:22 p.m. when the victim, his wife, and granddaughter were fishing in the Indian River south of the South Shore Marina in their boat. The victim discovered his fishing line was caught in the boat’s motor, and he jumped in the water to untangle the line. As the victim attempted to climb the ladder back onto the boat, he fell backward into the water and was unable to swim due to the rough water conditions and strong current. A passing boat observed the victim in distress, pulled the victim from the water onto their boat, and began life-saving measures before being transferred to a Coast Guard boat and transported back to shore. The victim was transported from the scene to an area hospital by ambulance.

The victim, a 68-year-old male from West Virginia, was pronounced deceased at the hospital. His name is being withheld pending the notification of next of kin.

Delaware Fish and Wildlife Natural Resources Police are investigating the boat accident.

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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 082820 0845

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