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.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

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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

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

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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

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

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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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:122919 1100

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Wilmington – The Delaware State Police have identified 64 year old Deborah Pence, of New Castle, as the pedestrian who was struck and killed in a crash that occurred at approximately 6:24 p.m., Friday, December 27, 2019 on Concord Pike (U.S. 202) in the area of Rocky Run Parkway.

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*Traffic Advisory* Crash Involving a Pedestrian- Rt. 202 Closed at Rocky Run Parkway

*UPDATE- Troopers Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash Concord Pike at Rocky Run Parkway – Wilmington

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Cpl. M. Calio of the Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction by calling 302-365-8483.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

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Dover – The Delaware State Police are investigating a shots fired incident that took place in the Capital Park development on Saturday evening.

At approximately 6:52 p.m., Saturday, December 28, 2019, Troopers responded to the unit block of State Circle in Capitol Park for the report of shots being fired. The initial investigation determined that a 31 year old male had just exited his residence and was walking towards his vehicle which was parked at the end of his driveway when an unknown suspect opened fire.

The male subject was not struck however the residence was struck by seven rounds and two vehicles which were parked in the area were each struck by one round.

During a search of the area Troopers recovered multiple 9mm and 40 caliber shell casings from the adjacent roadway and yard of the residence.

At this time here have been no reported injuries connected to this shooting and there is no suspect information nor a possible motive for the shooting.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective P. Campbell of the Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit by calling (302) 698-8504.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:122819 2200

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Dover, DE- The Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit (S.O.A.R) is currently looking for the following wanted sex offenders after they either failed to register or re-register their current address. If anyone knows the location of these subjects, 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/

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:122819 1130

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Dover, Delaware – The following are not wanted. These are Homeless Sex Offender Public Notifications. If you have information that any of 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 the Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 122819 1117

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Dover – The Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred at approximately 9:12 p.m., Friday, December 27, 2019, in front of a residence located in the 200 block of South Governors Blvd., Capital Park, Dover.

The initial investigation has determined that a 39 year old female, was inside her vehicle that was parked in front of a residence, in the 200 block of South Governors Blvd., Capital Park, Dover, when she heard multiple gunshots. The victim was struck by one round in the upper torso and was immediately transported by private vehicle to Bayhealth Kent General Hospital where she is undergoing treatment for her injuries. There were no other reported victims as a result of the incident.

There is currently no description of the suspect or known motive for the shooting at this time.

One .45 caliber shell casing was located at the scene.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Ryan of the Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit by calling 302-698-8438.

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, Senior Corporal Jason Hatchell

Released:122819 1105

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Newark – The Delaware State Police are investigating a multi-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 8:47 p.m., Friday, December 27, 2019 on southbound I-95, just south of the Salem Church Rd. overpass.

The initial investigation has determined that a 2017 Jeep Wrangler, operated by a 28 year old Middletown woman, was traveling southbound I-95 in the right lane when for an undetermined reason she proceeded off the right side of the road, onto the shoulder, where the front right of her vehicle struck the left rear of a car carrier trailer that was parked on the shoulder.

After impacting the trailer the Jeep overturned and continued in a southerly direction, at which time it collided with a 2014 Toyota Prius and a 2019 Nissan Sentra, both of which were traveling I-95 southbound.

After being struck by the Jeep, both the Toyota and the Nissan came to a controlled stop on the I-95 southbound, right shoulder. The Jeep came to rest in the I-95 southbound right lane of travel.

The driver of the Jeep, who was properly restrained was transported to the Christiana Hospital in critical condition.

The driver of the Toyota, a 34 year old Middletown woman, who was properly restrained, was not injured.

The driver of the Nissan, a 54 year old man from France, who was properly restrained, also was not injured.

The car carrier trailer was unoccupied.

Three lanes of I-95 southbound were closed for approximately 4.5 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

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:122819 1100

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