Smyrna – The Delaware State Police have identified 79 year old Gary L. Petitt of Townsend, as the driver of a Dodge pick-up truck, who was killed in a crash that occurred at approximately 3:48 p.m., Wednesday, January 1, 2020 on southbound U.S. Rt. 13 (DuPont Pkwy.) at the intersection for the ramp to State Route 1 northbound, just north of Duck Creek Rd.

*UPDATE* Troopers Investigating Fatal Crash Involving a Tractor Trailer – Smyrna

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Cpl. J. Breen of the Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit at 302-365-8486.

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.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:010320 0945

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Millsboro-  The Delaware State Police are on scene of a serious motor vehicle crash involving a tractor trailer that occurred on January 3, 2020 at approximately 7:28 a.m., on Millsboro Highway.

As a result of this crash, Millsboro Highway between Whitesville Road and Line Road is closed at this time.

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

The investigation is in the very early stages with further details being released as they become available.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released:010320 0756

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Smyrna – The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash involving a tractor trailer that occurred at approximately 3:48 p.m., Wednesday, January 1, 2020 on southbound U.S. Rt. 13 (DuPont Pkwy.) at the intersection for the ramp to and from State Route 1 northbound, just north of Duck Creek Rd.

The investigation has determined that a 2018 Freightliner tractor trailer, operated by a 44 year old Smyrna woman, was traveling northbound on Rt. 13 from the Smyrna area and was approaching the intersection north of Duck Creek Rd., where motorists can access northbound SR 1. A 2003 Dodge Ram 1500, operated by a 79 year old Townsend man, was traveling southbound on Rt. 13 approaching this same intersection. The tractor trailer proceeded, with a green arrow traffic signal, to make a left turn in order to travel northbound SR 1. As the Dodge was southbound on Rt. 13, at a reported high rate of speed, it entered into the grass median where it struck a speed limit sign. It then re-entered the southbound lanes of Rt. 13 and continued through the intersection where it struck the right side of the trailer portion of the tractor trailer. Upon impact, the operator of the Dodge, who was not seat belted, was fully ejected from the vehicle, coming to rest in the roadway.

The driver of the Dodge was transported to the Christiana Hospital where he was pronounced deceased a short time later. Impairment on his behalf is undetermined at this time. Identification is pending notification of next of kin.

The driver of the Freightliner, who was properly restrained, was not injured. Impairment is not a contributing factor on her behalf.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Cpl. J. Breen of the Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit at 302-365-8486.

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 Michael Austin

Released:010220 1220

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Lewes- The Delaware State Police have arrested 50-year-old Donald L. Maull for assault and related charges.

On January 1, 2020 at approximately 11:50 a.m., Troopers responded to the Beebe Medical Center in reference to an assault complaint.  Upon arrival, Troopers met with a 32-year-old female who advised that she was assaulted by Donald L. Maull earlier that morning.  Further investigation revealed that the female victim responded to Maull’s residence in the 17000 block of Ward Avenue, Lewes, to retrieve belongings as she recently moved out.  The victim advised she engaged in an argument with Maull when he proceeded to strike her in the back of her head with a piece of lumber.  The victim was able to seek assistance from a nearby neighbor and received a private transport to the hospital.  The victim sustained a serious head injury.

Troopers located Maull later that day traveling as a passenger in a vehicle on Beaver Dam Road.  Maull was taken into custody and found in possession of approximately 0.001 grams of crack cocaine and drug paraphernalia.

Maull was transported back to Troop 7 where he was charged with the following:

• Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony
• Assault Second Degree
• Aggravated Menacing
• Possession of a Controlled or Counterfeit Substance
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Maull was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on $76,400 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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 010220 0905

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Fenwick Island- The Delaware State Police have identified the name of the pedestrian who died in a crash on January 1, 2020, on Costal Highway, Fenwick Island, as 44-year-old Israel Jackson Kreger, of Ocean City, Maryland.

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

Troopers Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash-Fenwick Island

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.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 010220 0903

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Smyrna – The Delaware State Police are on scene of a serious motor vehicle crash involving a tractor trailer that occurred at approximately 3:48 p.m., Wednesday, January 1, 2020 on southbound U.S. 13 (DuPont Pkwy.) in the area of Duck Creek Rd.

As a result of the crash all lanes of north and southbound U.S. 13 are closed. The closure is expected to be lengthy and 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

The investigation is in the very early stages with further details being released as they become available.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:010120 1630

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Fenwick Island-The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian that occurred earlier this morning. 

The incident occurred on January 1, 2020 at approximately 3:20 a.m., when a 2016 Jeep Patriot was traveling southbound on Coastal Highway in the right lane approximately 1 mile north of Fenwick Island. A pedestrian was either walking or standing in the right lane, facing south. The operator of the Patriot was unable to perceive the pedestrian, who was wearing all dark clothing and not using a light. As a result, the right front of the Patriot struck the pedestrian in the right travel lane.

The operator of the Patriot, a 23-year-old male, from Georgetown, DE remained on scene.  He sustained minor injury and declined medical treatment.

The pedestrian, a 44-year-old male from Ocean City, Maryland, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His name is being withheld at this time pending the notification of next of kin.

Coastal Highway southbound was closed for approximately 3.5 hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

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

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:010120 0832

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Claymont – The Delaware State Police are investigating a carjacking that took place in the parking lot of a Claymont area grocery store on Monday night.

The incident occurred at approximately 10:09 p.m., Monday, December 30, 2019 at the Food Lion, located at 3609 Philadelphia Pike. A 28 year old female was parked in front of the Food Lion waiting for a friend to exit the business. As she was waiting a male suspect who had his face concealed, entered the front passenger seat of the vehicle. He then ordered the victim out of the vehicle while implying that he had a weapon. The victim complied and the suspect then fled in the vehicle. The victim was not injured as a result of the incident.

The vehicle is a black, Toyota Camry, bearing Delaware tag 324322.

The suspect was described as a black male, 20-25 years of age, 5’5”-5’7” tall, 130-150 lbs., thin build with a fabric covering his face.

No surveillance images are available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Trooper Efelis at Troop 1 by calling 302-761-6677

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 Michael Austin

Released:123119 1305

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Frankford- The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred last evening.

The incident occurred on December 29, 2019 at approximately 8:27 p.m., when Troopers were dispatched to a property located in the 30000 block of Omar Road, Frankford for a report of a robbery.  Upon arrival, Troopers met with a 38-year-old-male victim who advised that while he was checking on a pole building on his property, he was approached from behind by two male suspects.  One of the suspects placed a sharp object by the victim’s neck and demanded money.  The victim was subsequently cut with the sharp object as he was attempting to hand over cash.  The suspects obtained an undisclosed amount of cash prior to fleeing the scene on foot.  The victim sustained minor injury and declined medical treatment.

No physical description of the suspects could be provided.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Troop 4, Detective L. Coleman at 302-856-5850.  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:123019 0838

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Dover – The Delaware State Police are investigating a home invasion robbery that occurred at approximately 11:53 p.m., Saturday, December 28, 2019 at a residence located in the unit block of Kentwood Drive, Dover.

The initial investigation has determined that a 25 year old male was alone in the residence when he heard a knock at the door. Assuming that it was his roommate who had forgotten his house keys, the victim opened the door. As he opened the door two male suspects armed with handguns forcibly entered the residence and demanded cash. One suspect ordered the victim to the ground at gunpoint and then proceeded to physically assault him, while the second suspect searched the residence.

After obtaining miscellaneous property and an undisclosed amount of cash, both suspects fled in an unknown direction.

The suspects could only be described as black males wearing all dark clothing and in possession of handguns.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Detective J. Buzzuro of the Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit by calling (302) 698-8502.

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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:122919 1100

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