Wilmington– The Delaware State Police are seeking the public’s assistance in attempting to located 51-year-old  Carl L. Simpson Jr., of Bear, DE (no photo available) after a traffic stop led to him disregarding a police officer’s signal.

The incident occurred on May 17, 2020 at approximately 10:00 a.m., when a Trooper observed a tan Hyundai Sonata traveling northbound on Greenhill Ave., and failed to utilize it’s turn signal while switching lanes.  A traffic stop was initiated and contact was made with the driver, identified as Carl Simpson.  The Trooper observed a syringe cap containing a white powdery substance on Simpson’s lap.  The Trooper ordered Simpson to exit the vehicle, when Simpson proceeded to take off, while spinning his tires and headed eastbound on Lancaster Ave.  The Trooper lost sight of the vehicle upon entering the City limits of Wilmington.

Troopers have been unable to locate Simpson who has an active warrant out of Troop 1 for the following:

• Disregarding a Police Officer Signal (Felony)
• Resisting Arrest
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Aggressive Driving
• Spinning Tires
• No Person Shall Turn or Move a Vehicle without giving proper Signal
• Other Traffic Related Offenses

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Simpson is asked to contact Troop 1, TFC. Boyda at 302-761-6677 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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Released: 051720 1353

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Lincoln-  The Delaware State Police are investigating a home invasion that occurred yesterday during the early morning hours.

The incident occurred on May 16, 2020 at approximately 1:50 a.m., when Troopers were dispatched to a residence in the 21000 block of Mayhew Drive, Lincoln, for an initial report of a criminal mischief complaint.  Upon arrival, Troopers discovered that the residence had been shot at and projectiles entered the home.

Through further investigations it was learned that shots had been fired from inside the residence as well.  Three residents, a 29 year-old male, a 24-year-old male, and a 29-year-old female were contacted and advised that they had a barbeque at the property that ended around midnight.  They stated that at approximately 1:40 a.m., two vehicles arrived at their residence and shots were fired.  Two of the residents fled from the house, while the third remained inside as two suspects entered.

The two suspects caused damage to items inside and the victims are in the process of determining if any property had been stolen.  The suspects were described as average build black males wearing facial coverings.  The victims did not sustain injury as a result of this incident.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Troop 4, Major Crimes Unit, Detective Doughty at 302-752-3794.  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: 051720 1042

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Townsend- The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in a the parking lot of Townsend Park last evening.

The incident occurred on May 16, 2020 at approximately 10:20 p.m., when Troopers were dispatched to Edgar Road at the entrance to Townsend Village I for a report of a robbery.  Upon arrival, it was learned that a 24-year-old male from New Castle and his 21-year-old girlfriend from Townsend were sitting in his Honda Accord, when they were approached by an unknown suspect.  The suspect displayed what appeared to be a handgun and demanded money.  The male turned over his wallet and the suspect took off on foot towards the wood line on the south side of the park.  The victims did not sustain injury as a result of this incident.

The suspect was described as a male who was wearing all dark clothing to include a face mask and a hooded sweatshirt pulled over his head.  The suspect was approximately 5’09” tall, thin build, and 18-30 years old.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Troop 9, Master Corporal Box at 302-378-5749. 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:051720 0810

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New Castle- The Delaware State Police have arrested 53-year-old David McIntosh for aggravated menacing and related charges.

The incident occurred on May 16, 2020 at approximately 11:15 a.m., when Troopers were dispatched to the Hollywood Motel, located at 145 S. Dupont Hwy, New Castle, for a report of a domestic.  Upon arrival, Troopers made contact with a 45-year-old female who advised that she had engaged in a verbal argument with her boyfriend, David McIntosh.  McIntosh proceeded to grab a machete and held it towards the victim while threatening to kill her.  McIntosh eventually put the machete down and left the room.  A computer inquiry revealed that McIntosh was in violation of a no unlawful contact order with the victim.  The victim was not injured as a result of this incident.

McIntosh was taken into custody in the area of the motel without incident.  He was transported back to Troop 2 where he was charged with the following:

• Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony
• Aggravated Menacing (Felony)
• Terroristic Threatening
•  Breach of Release

McIntosh was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court and committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on $19100.00 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: 051720 0710

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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: 051520 1704

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Delmar- The Delaware State Police are seeking the public’s assistance in attempting to locate 30-year-old Michael W. Lewis of Seaford, DE who is wanted in connection with a burglary and a theft of a motor vehicle.

On May 6, 2020 at approximately 12:16 p.m., Troopers responded to a residence in the 12000 block of Whitesville Road, Delmar, DE, in reference to a burglary complaint.  Upon arrival, Troopers met with a 30-year-old male resident who advised that he was made aware from his bank that someone was attempting to cash one of his checks.  The victim further realized that an undisclosed amount of cash and a single check had been missing from his lock box that was located inside his residence.  Through further investigation, Michael Lewis, who is an acquaintance of the victim, was developed as a suspect.

Lewis is also wanted for the theft of a motor vehicle that occurred sometime between April 27 and 28 at the Service Tire Truck Station located at 24873 Sussex Highway, Seaford. In this incident, Lewis stole an employee’s personal vehicle, a 2004 Chevy Silverado.   The vehicle was recovered in the parking lot of Motel 6, located at 24057 Sussex Highway,
Seaford.

Troopers have been unable to locate Lewis who currently has active warrants for the following:

•  Identity Theft (Felony)
•  Burglary Third Degree
• Theft (Felony)
•  Forgery Second Degree (Felony)
• Theft By False Pretense
• Theft of a Motor Vehicle (Felony)
• Fail to Obey an Emergency Order

Anyone with information in reference to the whereabouts of Lewis is asked to please contact Troop 4 Property Crimes Unit, Detective Saylor at 302-752-3897. 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: 051520 1154

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The crash continues to remain under investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit.