Newark – The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred at La Favorita Convenience Store in the 600 block of E. Chestnut Hill Road, Newark, De.

The incident occurred on Friday, June 26, 2020 at approximately 4:46 p.m., when Troopers were dispatched to La Favorita Convenience Store for a report of a robbery in progress.  Upon arrival, it was learned that a unknown masked Hispanic male entered the business and demanded money from the victim/employee while brandishing both a handgun and knife.  Suspect then removed USC in plain view from under the cash register and fled the store in an unknown vehicle and direction.

Suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 6 foot, average build and being early to mid-twenties.  No clothing description provided.

No injuries to the victim were sustained.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Troop 2, Detective Todd Dukes at 302-365-8412.  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:062720 1125

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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:062620 1953

Dover- The Delaware State Police are continuing to investigate a fatal crash involving a pedestrian that occurred this morning.

The incident occurred on June 26, 2020, at approximately 8:46 a.m., when a Toyota Highlander proceeded on S. Dupont Highway from the stop light at the intersection with Lochmeath Way, Dover.  A pedestrian, who was a Delmarva Power employee had stopped his vehicle on the southbound shoulder of S. DuPont Highway just south of Lochmeath Way and activated a yellow flashing amber light that was attached to the top of his vehicle. The pedestrian was wearing a florescent yellow safety vest, had left his car parked and began walking north of his vehicle.

The operator of the Highlander indicated that while he was driving southbound, his vehicle began to experience problems.  The operator proceeded to pull onto the southbound shoulder where he subsequently struck the pedestrian.

The pedestrian, a 20-year-old male from Wildwood Crest, NJ, was pronounced deceased at the scene.  His name is being withheld at this time pending the notification of next of kin.

The operator of the Highlander, a 33-year-old male from New Castle, DE, was transported to the Kent Bayhealth Hospital where he was treated and released with minor injuries.

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

The roadway was closed for approximately 4 hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

*Traffic Advisory* Troopers Investigating Serious Crash Involving a Pedestrian on South Dupont Hwy. and Lochmeath Way – Dover

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Released:062620 1611

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Dover – The Delaware State Police are currently on the scene of a serious motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian and one other vehicle that occurred at approximately 8:45 a.m. this morning, Friday, June 26, 2020, at the intersection of South Dupont Hwy. (Rt. 13) and Lochmeath Way., Dover.

As a result of the crash, Southbound lanes on South DuPont Hwy. are closed. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes of travel.

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

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Released:062620 0935

Dagsboro– The Delaware State Police are continuing to investigate a serious crash involving three vehicles that occurred this morning.

The incident occurred on June 24, 2020, at approximately 8:00 a.m., when a 2019 KIA Forte was traveling northbound on Dupont Boulevard in the left lane approaching the intersection with Swamp Road. A 2014 KIA Sorento was traveling eastbound on Swamp Road crossing the northbound lanes of Dupont Boulevard. A 2010 Nissan Cube was westbound on Swamp Road stopped at a posted stop sign at the intersection of Dupont Boulevard. The operator of the Sorento crossed the northbound lanes of Dupont Boulevard and was struck on the right side by the Forte.  After the impact, the Sorento overturned and the Forte then struck the Nissan. 

The operator of the Forte, a 27-year-old male from Gwynn Oak, Maryland, was not properly restrained.  He was transported to the Christiana Hospital with serious injuries.  A female passenger in the vehicle was properly restrained.  She was transported to the Beebe Medical Center with serious injuries.

The operator of the Sorento, a 62-year-old female from Frankford, DE, was properly restrained.  She was transported to the Christiana Hospital with serious injuries.

The operator of the Nissan, a 48-year-old female from Dagsboro, DE, was properly restrained.  She was transported to the Beebe Medical Center with serious injuries.

North and Southbound lanes of Dupont Boulevard in the area of Swamp Road were closed for approximately 4 hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

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

*TRAFFIC ADVISORY* Troopers Investigating Serious Crash on Route 113 at Swamp Rd. -Dagsboro

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: 062420 1659

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Ellendale– The Delaware State Police are investigating a home invasion that took place at an Ellendale area residence early Wednesday morning.

The incident occurred at approximately 01:50 a.m., Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at a residence located on New Hope Rd., Ellendale. Upon arrival, it was reported that multiple suspects made entry into the home and assaulted a 35-year-old female resident by striking her in the head. It is unknown if a weapon was used at this time. While inside the residence, the suspects damaged and removed personal belongings of the victim. The suspects then fled in an unknown direction. The victim was transported to a local area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

There were two juveniles also inside of the residence during the incident, but were unharmed.

The number of suspects is unknown and there are no descriptions at this time.

This investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Detective K. Wideman of the Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit by calling 302-752-3832.

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: 062420 1127

Dagsboro- Delaware State Police are currently on the scene of a serious motor vehicle crash involving multiple vehicles that occurred at approximately 8:01 a.m., Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at the intersection of Route 113 and Swamp Rd., Dagsboro.

As a result of the crash, Route 113 (DuPont Blvd.) is closed in both directions. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes of travel.

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

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Corporal/1 Jason Hatchell

Released:062420 0919

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New Castle– The Delaware State Police have identified the name of the driver who died in a motorcycle crash between June 21 and June 22, 2020, on Bear Rd. at East Faintail Ct., New Castle, as 53-year-old Johnathan M. Monk of Philadelphia, PA.

The crash continues to remain under investigation by the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit.  Anyone with information regarding the crash is asked to contact the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit by calling 302-834-2620.

*UPDATE- TROOPERS INVESTIGATING FATAL MOTORCYCLE CRASH (FANTAILS CT. AT SPRINGFIELDS BLVD)- NEW CASTLE

*TRAFFIC ADVISORY* TROOPERS INVESTIGATING SERIOUS MOTORCYCLE CRASH (FANTAILS CT. AT SPRINGFIELDS BLVD)- 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@state.de.us.

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Released: 062420 0045

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Magnolia-  The Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred early this morning.

The incident occurred on June 23, 2020, at approximately 2:39 a.m., when Troopers were dispatched to Lambert Drive, Meadowbrook Acers, Magnolia, in reference to a shooting.  Upon arrival, it was discovered that a 24-year-old male, of Harrington, DE, had been shot in the stomach.  Further investigation revealed that the male victim had arrived at his acquaintance’s residence and was proceeding to enter when shots were fired from outside, and he was subsequently struck.  The victim was transported to a local area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

There is no suspect information at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Troop 3, Criminal Investigations Unit, Detective Campbell  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, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released:062320 0904

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