Millsboro- The Delaware State Police are seeking the public’s assistance in attempting to locate 29-year-old Donshea Brewer of Millsboro, DE who is wanted for reckless endangering involving a firearm.

The incident occurred on May 11, 2020 at approximately 2:17 p.m., when Troopers were dispatched to the 26000 block of Seagull Lane, Rehoboth Shore’s Mobile Home Park, Millsboro, for a physical altercation involving a firearm.  Upon arrival, Troopers learned that a 27-year-old female had engaged in a physical altercation with her ex-girlfriend, Brewer.  During the incident Brewer was in possession of a small caliber handgun, when she discharged the weapon hitting the floor next to the victim.  Brewer proceeded to fire the weapon a second time and struck the ceiling.  Brewer left the residence prior to police arrival.  The victim did not sustain injury.

Troopers are attempting to locate Brewer (no photo available) who has an active warrant out of Troop 4 for the following:

• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
• Reckless Endanger First Degree

Anyone with information regarding Brewer’s whereabouts is asked to contact Troop 4 Detective Simpson at 302-856-5850 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

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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Wilmington– The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer that occurred at approximately 5:38 p.m., on May 11, 2020, on Rogers Road west of Oakmont Drive intersection.

A 2018 Nissan Altima operated by a 29-year-old man from Newark, was stopped on the right shoulder of eastbound Rogers Road west of Oakmont Drive intersection, facing eastbound. The operator of the Altima backed the vehicle into a private residential driveway in the 400 block of Rogers Road and then proceeded to make a left turn to travel west on Rogers Road. When the vehicle entered the roadway, it turned directly into the path of a 2012 Volvo tractor-trailer operated by a 44-year-old man from Newark. The front portion of the Nissan collided with the left side of the Tractor Trailer. After impact, both vehicles continued eastbound together and eventually came to rest within the right shoulder east of Oakmont Drive.

The operator of the Nissan was properly restrained but sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The operator of the tractor-trailer and his passenger were both properly restrained. They were transported to Wilmington Hospital where they were treated and released for minor, non-life threatening injuries.

As a result of the crash, Rogers Road between Cornell Drive and New Castle Avenue was closed for approximately 3 hours while the collision was investigated and cleared.

The Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate the crash.

For initial release please see link below:

*TRAFFIC ADVISORY* Troopers Investigating Serious Crash on Rogers Rd-Wilmington

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Heather Pepper

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Wilmington- The Delaware State Police are currently on scene of a serious motor vehicle crash involving a tractor trailer that occurred at approximately 5:38 p.m., on May 11, 2020.

As a result of the crash and ongoing investigation, Rodgers Road between Cornell Drive and Oakmont Drive, Wilmington, is closed.  Motorists are advised to use caution and seek alternate routes of travel.

For updated road closure and traffic information log onto: 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.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

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Bear- The Delaware State Police are releasing the names of the victims that were shot on the grounds of the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery located at 2465 Chesapeake City Rd., in Bear, at approximately 10:13 a.m., Friday, May 8, 2020.

The 86 year old male victim has been identified as Paul C. Marino of Elkton, MD, who was initially admitted to an area hospital in critical condition. On Saturday, May 9, 2020, Mr. Marino succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital. His wife, 85-year old Lidia Marino, of Elkton, MD, was pronounced deceased on scene at the time of the original incident.

The investigation is active and ongoing and will be furthered by the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Det. M. Ryde by calling 302-698-8557.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

Click on the following links to view related releases:

Troopers Investigating Shots Fired Complaint- Bear

*UPDATE- Road Closure- Summit Bridge Rd* Troopers Investigating Shots Fired Complaint- Bear

*UPDATE #2*- Troopers Investigating Shots Fired Complaint- Bear

*UPDATE #3 – Situation Resolved* Troopers Investigating Shooting Incident – Bear

*UPDATE #4* Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery Shooting Confirmed to Be a Homicide

*UPDATE #5-Second Victim Succumbs to Injuries-Suspect Identified* Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery Shooting Confirmed to Be a Homicide

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: 051120 1728

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Dover, DE – A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) will review all aspects of the Delaware State Police’s policy and procedures, management, operations, and support services between Monday May 18 through Wednesday May 20, 2020.

The Assessment Team is composed of law enforcement practitioners from similar but out-of-state agencies. The assessors will review written materials, interview individuals, and visit offices and places where compliance can be witnessed.

The Delaware State Police has to comply with over 484 standards in order to gain accredited status. “Verification by the team that the Delaware State Police meets the Commission’s state-of-the-art standards is part of a voluntary process to gain accreditation – a highly prized recognition of law enforcement professional excellence,” says Delaware State Police Superintendent Nathaniel McQueen Jr.

Once the CALEA Assessors complete their review of the agency, they report back to the full Commission, which will then decide if the agency is to be granted accredited status, Program Manager Laura Saunders stated. Accreditation is for four years, during which the agency must submit annual reports attesting continued compliance with those standards under which it was initially accredited.

As part of the site-based assessment, agency employees and members of the community are invited to offer comments. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the public session has been replaced with a dedicated e-mail where agency employees and members of the community may e-mail comments. This dedicated e-mail is calea@calea.org. Please indicate in the subject line that you are e-mailing about the Delaware State Police CALEA review. This dedicated e-mail will be available on Tuesday May 19, 2020, from 1300-1600 hours.

A copy of the standards is available at the Delaware State Police Troop 2 located at 100 Corporal Stephen J. Ballard Way Newark, DE 19702. The local contact is the Accreditation Manager, Sgt. William Nottingham, at (302) 365-8474.

Anyone wishing to offer written comments about the Delaware State Police’s ability to comply with standards for accreditation or for more information may send them to the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) at 13575 Heathcote Blvd., Suite 320, Gainesville, VA, 20155; or call (703) 352-4225 or e-mail calea@calea.org.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Sergeant Darren Lester

Released: 051120 1620

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Wilmington- The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that occurred late last evening.

 The crash occurred on May 10, 2020, at approximately 11:51 p.m., when a blue Toyota passenger vehicle was traveling northbound on DE-495 in the center lane approximately 1 mile south of Edgemoor Rd. A 2016 Dodge Challenger, operated by a 45-year-old Wilmington man, was also traveling northbound DE-495 in the center lane, rapidly approaching the Toyota. The Dodge Challenger failed to maneuver around the Toyota, and the front bumper of the Dodge Challenger struck the rear bumper of the Toyota, which caused the gas tank of the Toyota to rupture. After impact, the Toyota continued out of control, exited the northbound lanes and down the embankment as it was engulfed in flames. Once the vehicle came to rest, the male operator and only occupant in the vehicle, became entrapped within the burning vehicle. The operator of the Toyota was pronounced deceased at the scene. At this time, very little is known about the operator and the vehicle due to the extensive fire damage.

Following the initial impact, the Dodge Charger continued out of control for over 1,000 feet before the vehicle came to rest in the center lane. The operator was treated at the collision scene for minor injuries.

The crash continues to remain under investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit. If anyone has information relating to the owner of a blue Toyota 4-door passenger vehicle, which displays a vanity tag located in the front of the vehicle with the following information “Raymond 9-18-66 – 01-30-08”, please contact Sgt. D. Alexander at DSP/ Troop 2 (302) 365-8484.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Heather Pepper

Released:051120 1117

 

Bear – The Delaware State Police have identified 29 year old Sheldon C. Francis of Middletown, as the suspect responsible for the shooting of an 85 year old female, and 86 year old male, husband and wife from Elkton, Maryland, on the grounds of the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery located at 2465 Chesapeake City Rd., in Bear, at approximately 10:13 a.m., Friday, May 8, 2020.

The 86 year old male victim was initially admitted to an area hospital in critical condition. On Saturday, May 9, 2020 the male victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital. The 85 year old female victim was pronounced deceased on scene at the time of the original incident. Identification of both victims is pending notification of next of kin.

Francis was located deceased at approximately 4:00 p.m., on the date of the incident, in a wooded area located just off of Brennan Blvd., in the development of Brennan Estates, which is adjacent to the grounds of the cemetery. This wooded area was where an exchange of gunfire between Francis and officers on scene had taken place at approximately 12:08 p.m. Upon being located Francis was confirmed to have sustained a gunshot wound. It is undetermined at this time if the wound was self-inflicted or as a result of the exchange of gunfire.

The investigation is active and ongoing and will be furthered by the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Det. M. Ryde by calling 302-698-8557.

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

Click on the following links to view related releases:

Troopers Investigating Shots Fired Complaint- Bear

*UPDATE- Road Closure- Summit Bridge Rd* Troopers Investigating Shots Fired Complaint- Bear

*UPDATE #2*- Troopers Investigating Shots Fired Complaint- Bear

*UPDATE #3 – Situation Resolved* Troopers Investigating Shooting Incident – Bear

*UPDATE #4* Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery Shooting Confirmed to Be a Homicide

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 Michael Austin

Released: 051020 0715

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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 offender after they either failed to register or re-register their current address. If anyone knows the location of this subject, 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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 050920 0730

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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. Anyone with information in reference to the whereabouts of Robert Simmons is asked to please contact Detective M. Bailey at 302-943-1560. 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, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 050920 0715

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