Newark- The Delaware State Police are currently on scene of a serious crash that occurred at approximately 10:33 p.m., on July 14, 2020.

As a result of this crash and ongoing investigation, East Chestnut Hill Road (Rt. 4) between Todd Estates and Gender Road is closed at this time.

Motorists will experience delays in the area and are advised to seek alternate routes of travel.

For updated traffic conditions and road closure information log on to: http://www.deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/index.shtml#advisories.

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Released:071420 2317

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Wilmington– The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit continue investigating the murder of Susan Ledyard, 50, of Wilmington. On July 23, 2019, at 7:39 a.m., Susan’s body was found in the Brandywine River near Northeast Boulevard.

An autopsy conducted by the Division of Forensic Science ruled Susan’s cause of death to be blunt force trauma and drowning. Susan’s car was parked on Walkers Mill Road, approximately three miles from where Susan’s body was discovered, but it is not believed Susan entered the river where her car was parked.

Through investigative measures, detectives have been able to account for Susan’s activity until 3:00 a.m. on July 23, 2019, the night before she was found but the publics’ assistance is still needed in determining her actions between 3:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m., as well as any information that will lead to the identification of her killer.

If anyone has information regarding this incident, they are asked to contact Detective Daniel Grassi at (302) 365-8441 or Detective Amy Lloyd at (302) 365-8411. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword “DSP.”

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: 071420 1350

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Felton- The Delaware State Police are investigating a shots fired incident that occurred earlier this morning.

The incident occurred on July 12, 2020 at approximately 4:28 a.m., when Troopers were dispatched to the unit block of  Skinner Lane, Felton, for a report of shots being fired.  Upon arrival, it was learned that two male residents were inside when the exterior of their residence was struck by gunfire.  Further investigation revealed that three rounds stuck the residence and one went through the wall.  The occupants did not sustain injury 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, Corporal Spainer 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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Released: 071220 0809

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Milford- The Delaware State Police are continuing to investigate a serious crash involving a single vehicle that occurred last evening in which multiple individuals sustained injury.

The incident occurred on July 11, 2020, at approximately 11:37 p.m., when a 2014 Dodge Durango was traveling southbound on Coastal Hwy (SR 1)  just north of Brick Granary Road. For unknown reasons, the Durango exited the right side of the roadway and struck a guard rail and bridge wall/ barrier. This impact, diverted the vehicle back across the roadway where it exited the southbound lanes and entered the grass median, and overturned several times.  All eight occupants were removed from the vehicle before it became fully engulfed in a fire.

The operator, a 31-year-old male from Philadelphia, PA was not properly restrained.  He was transported to the hospital with serious injuries.  His girlfriend, a 28-year-old female passenger from Philadelphia, PA was properly restrained.  She was transported to the hospital and treated and released for minor injuries.

There were six children in the vehicle ranging from ages 10-2, all who were properly restrained, however none were seated in child safety seats.  Three of the children, two 3-year-olds and a 6-year-old were transported to the hospital with critical injuries.  The other three children, a 10-year-old and two 2-year-olds were also transported to the hospital where they were treated and released with non-life threatening injuries.

Coastal Hwy northbound and southbound lanes in the area of Brick Granary Road was closed for approximately 4 hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

The crash continues to remain under investigation by the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit.  Anyone with information in reference to this incident is asked to please contact Troop 7, Cpl/3 K. Argo of the Collision Reconstruction Unit at (302) 703-3264.  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

*TRAFFIC ADVISORY* Troopers Investigating Serious Crash on Coastal Highway (RT 1) at Brick Granary Rd.-Milford

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: 071220 0729

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Milford – The Delaware State Police are currently on scene of a serious crash that occurred at approximately 11:40 p.m., on July 11, 2020.

As a result of this crash and ongoing investigation, northbound Coastal Highway (Rt 1) at Brick Granary Road is closed at this time.

Motorists will experience delays in the area and are advised to seek alternate routes of travel.

For updated traffic conditions and road closure information log on to: http://www.deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/index.shtml#advisories.

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Released:071220 0113

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Greenwood- The Delaware State Police are investigating an attempted robbery of a pizza store owner that occurred last evening.

The incident occurred on July 10, 2020, at approximately 10:30 p.m., when Troopers were dispatched to the Stargate Pizza, located at 9634 Sussex Hwy, Greenwood, for a report of an attempted robbery.  Upon arrival, Troopers met with the store owner who advised that while he was closing the business, he was approached outside by a subject who proceeded to display a machete and demand money.  The store owner advised the suspect that he did not have any money and threw a pizza at him, causing the suspect to flee.   The store owner did not sustain injury as a result of this incident.

The suspect was described as a white male who ran from the scene and got into a vehicle on northbound Sussex Highway.

The case continues to remain under investigation and anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to please contact Troop 5, at 302-337-8253. 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@delaware.gov. 

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Released: 071120 0837

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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:071020 1940

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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:071020 1915

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Wilmington- The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a single vehicle that occurred early this morning.

The incident occurred on July 10, 2020, at approximately 5:51 a.m., when a 2001 Chevrolet Blazer SUV was southbound on Barley Rd. (DE 141) approaching the overpass for Kennett Pike (DE 52) For unknown reasons the 25-year-old operator of Wilmington failed to maintain within the southbound lanes as the vehicle approached the curved portion of the roadway. The Blazer exited the west edge of the roadway and struck the guardrail before becoming engulfed in flames.

The operator was the only occupant in the vehicle and was pronounced deceased at the scene. His name is being withheld at this time pending the notification of next of kin.

The roadway was closed for approximately 3 1/2 hours while the accident was investigated and cleared.

The crash continues to remain under investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Anyone with information regarding the accident should contact Cpl/ J. Baldwin at 302-834-2620.

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: 071020 1255

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Bridgeville- The Delaware State Police are seeking the public’s assistance in attempting to locate 18-year-old Damaj T. Showell who is wanted for reckless endangering and related charges.

The incident occurred on July 9, 2020, at approximately 10:40 p.m., when Troopers were dispatched to a residence in the 21000 block of Mill Park Drive, Bridgeville, in reference to a domestic incident involving a gun and shots fired.  Upon arrival, Troopers learned that Showell and his father had engaged in a verbal dispute earlier in the day, and Showell threatened his father that when it got dark outside, he would be back to see him.

Showell’s father was walking on Mill Park Drive after 10:00 p.m., when Showell, who was a passenger in a blue Mazda 6, drove by him displaying a handgun out of the passenger’s side window.  Showell then proceeded to fire the gun in the direction of his father and fled the scene.  The 43-year-old male victim did not sustain injury as a result of this incident.

Troopers have been unable to locate Damaj Showell who currently has an active warrant out of Troop 5 for the following:

• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
• Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited
• Reckless Endanger First Degree
• Breach of Release

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of  Damaj Showell is asked to contact Troop 5, TFC Mongiello at 302-337-8253 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 Melissa Jaffe

Released: 071020 0752

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