Milford- The Delaware State Police are currently investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred last evening in the limits of Milford.

The incident occurred on January 5, 2020 at approximately 6:20 p.m., when Milford Police Officers were dispatched to Linstone Lane, Silver Lake Estates Apartments, Milford, for a report of a domestic incident involving weapons.  As Milford Police Officers arrived at the apartment, the male suspect came out of the apartment and into the hallway, advancing at Police Officers while brandishing a large knife.  Both Police Officers reacted to the threat by shooting the suspect with their departmental issued handguns.

The suspect became incapacitated and the officers immediately issued first aid to the suspect, a 27-year-old male from Dover, DE.  The suspect was transported to the Bayhealth Sussex Campus where he was pronounced deceased.  His name is being withheld at this time pending the notification of next of kin.

The Police Officers did not sustain injury as a result of this incident and there were no other reports of injuries as a result of the domestic incident.

At the request of the Milford Police Department, the investigation into this incident is being conducted by the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit.

For the status of the Milford Police Officers, please contact the Milford Police Department at 302-422-8081.

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: 010620 0826

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Milford- The Delaware State Police have identified the name of the driver who died in a crash on January 4, 2020 on Coastal Highway at Pine Haven Road as 72-year-old Virgil L. Stewart of Harrington, DE.

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

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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@delaware.gov.

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Released: 010520 2004

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Bear- The  Delaware State Police are investigating the armed robbery of a Bear 7-11 convenience store that occurred earlier this morning.

The incident occurred on January 5, 2020 at approximately 4:56 a.m., when Troopers were dispatched to the 7-11 located at 1700 Pulaski Highway, Bear, for a report of a robbery.  Upon arrival, contact was made with a 41-year-old male employee who advised that a subject entered the business displaying a black automatic rifle and demanded money.  The employee turned over an undisclosed amount of cash prior to the suspect fleeing the area on foot in the direction of Porter Road.  The employee was not injured as a result of this incident.

The suspect was described as a white male wearing dark colored clothing and a dark colored face covering.

No surveillance photos are available at this time.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Troop 2 Robbery Unit at 302-365-8566.

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: 010520 1510

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Newark- The Delaware State Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the pictured suspects who are wanted in connection with a felony assault.

The incident occurred on December 26, 2019 at approximately 7:00 p.m., at the Christina Mall, Newark, in the food court area.  The four suspects assaulted a 16-year-old male victim and fled the scene.  The victim sustained non-life threatening injuries and was transported to a local area hospital.

The suspects are four males between the ages of 15-20 years old.

Anyone with information regarding the identity of the pictured suspects are asked to please contact Detective B. Beck by calling (302) 698-8527. 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: 010520 0846

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Milford- The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that occurred earlier today. 

The incident occurred on January 4, 2020 at approximately 1:22 p.m., when a 2009 Mercury Marquis was traveling eastbound on Pine Haven Road stopped at a posted stop sign at the intersection of Coastal Highway. A 1998 Dodge Ram pickup truck was traveling southbound on Coastal Highway approaching the intersection of Pine Haven Road where the Marquis was stopped. For unknown reasons, the operator of the Marquis pulled forward from the stop sign and entered Coastal Highway directly into the path of the pickup. The operator of the pickup was unable to avoid the collision, and the front of the truck collided with the left side of the Marquis within the right travel lane of Coastal Highway.

The operator of the Marquis, a 72-year-old male from Harrington, DE was properly restrained.  He was pronounced deceased at the scene.  His name is being withheld at this time pending the notification of next of kin. A passenger in the vehicle, a male from Sioux Falls, SD was properly restrained.  He sustained critical injuries and was transported to the Bayhealth Sussex Campus.

The operator of the pickup truck, a 30-year-old male from Georgetown, DE and his passenger were properly restrained and did not sustain injury.

Coastal Highway in the area of Pine Haven Road was closed for an extended period of time while the crash was investigated and cleared.

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

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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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Released:010420 1958

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Millsboro- The Delaware State Police have identified the name of the driver who died in a crash on January 3, 2020 on Millsboro Highway, as 48-year-old Howard W. Bowman IV of Milford, DE.

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

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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@delaware.gov.

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Released: 010420 1600

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Milford- The Delaware State Police are currently on scene of a serious motor vehicle crash that occurred on January 4, 2020 at approximately 1:23 p.m., on Coastal Highway (Rt 1) in the area of Pine Haven Road, Milford.

As a result of the crash and ongoing investigation, Rt 1 southbound lanes and one northbound lane in the area of Pine Haven Road is currently closed at this time.

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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Released:010420 1402

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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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Released: 010320 1953

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Dover–  The Delaware State Police concluded a two-day multi-agency operation in the Capital Park neighborhood of Dover due to recent criminal activity.

During the last two weeks of December 2019, there have been a total of four shooting complaints in the Capital Park neighborhood.  The Delaware State Police Troop 3 coordinated a pro-active criminal operation to target violent crime occurring in that neighborhood with the focus on seizing firearms.  Through investigations, it was learned that weapons, drugs and contraband were being hidden at the back of residences, on State and Kent County land.

The operation included over 60 Troopers and Law Enforcement personnel from the following units: Troop 3 Patrol, Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit (CIU), Troop 3 Governor’s Task Force (GTF), Troop 3 Kent Drug Unit (KDU), Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit (CIU), Troop 4 Governor’s Task Force (GTF), DSP Community Outreach, DSP Special Operations Response Team (SORT), DSP Aviation, DSP K9 and the Delaware Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police.

The operation incorporated a terrain search for contraband while Community Outreach Officers engaged with the community members to inform the residents the reason for the Law Enforcement presence.

During the terrain search portion of operation the following items were located behind residences on South Governor’s Boulevard:

• a loaded Smith & Wesson .40 caliber pistol
• a black tactical style ballistic vest
• a loaded assault rifle

On January 3, 2020 the Delaware State Police received further information that other items were hidden in the woods behind a residence on South Governor’s Boulevard after units departed on January 2, 2020.  Troopers responded back to the area and located 656 baggies of Heroin (approximately 4.59 grams).

The success of this operation was due to the collaboration and support from all of the assisting Law Enforcement Officers.  We will continue to target these violent crime areas and help our communities make their neighborhoods safer.

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Released: 010320 1931

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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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 010320 1723

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