Dover–Delaware State Police Troop 3 will be hosting an information night for high school students interested in participating in the Delaware State Police Trooper Youth Program.

The Delaware State Police Trooper Youth Program is comprised of young men and women who have an interest in Law Enforcement and participating in various community events.

Participants must be between 14-18 years old and at least in 9^th grade.  While in the program, the Trooper Youth are taught a variety of police procedures including fingerprinting, evidence collection, and patrol procedures. The program strives to lead participants down the right path and stand as positive role models by instilling leadership, responsibility, integrity, and commitment. The program is run and overseen by Delaware State Police Troopers.

Minimum qualifications for participants are mature, clean-cut, clean shaven, 2.0 and above GPA, and no criminal convictions. This is not a discipline program.

Location: Delaware State Police Troop 3 Community Room (3759 S. State St. Camden, DE 19934)

Date: November 18, 2019

Time: 6:00 p.m.

For any additional questions, please contact Cpl/2 Heather Pepper at heather.pepper@delaware.gov.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Heather Pepper

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Wilmington – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing to investigate a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 11:44 p.m., Tuesday, November 5, 2019 on southbound I -95 south of Rt. 202, in the area of the Delaware Avenue off-ramp.

The initial investigation has determined that a 2016 Honda Accord, operated by a 28 year old Wilmington man, was traveling I-95 southbound in the middle lane approaching the Brandywine River Bridge. A 2005 Mercury Mountaineer, operated by a 34 year old Philadelphia, PA woman, was traveling in the I-95 southbound left lane at an apparent high rate of speed. As the Mercury was passing the Honda, the driver of the Mercury failed to negotiate a curve in the roadway and drifted into the middle lane with its right rear side striking the front left side of the Honda. After this initial collision the Mercury struck a guard rail at which time the driver was ejected. After striking the guardrail the Mercury overturned, ejecting a 5 year old male passenger in the vehicle. The Honda also struck a guardrail before coming to a stop.

The driver of the Mercury, who was not wearing a seatbelt was transported to the Christiana Hospital where she was pronounce deceased. Impairment on her behalf is undetermined at this time. Identification of the victim is pending notification of next of kin.

The 5 year old male passenger in the Mercury was also not restrained and he was transported to the Nemours A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children in critical condition.

The driver of the Honda, who was seat belted, was transported to the St. Francis hospital with minor injuries. Neither speed nor impairment are deemed as contributing factors on his behalf.

Southbound I-95 was closed for approximately 5 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Cpl. J. Forester of the Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit by calling 302-365-8485.

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 currently on scene of a serious motor vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 11:44 p.m., Tuesday, November 5, 2019 on southbound I-95 at Rt. 202. As a result of the crash all lanes of I-95 southbound in the area of Rt. 202 are closed.

The investigation is in the early stages with further details being released as they become available. For updated traffic conditions and road closure information log on to: http://www.deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/index.shtml#advisories

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:110619 0043

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New Castle – The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that took place inside a New Castle area Walgreens on Monday morning.

The incident occurred at approximately 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 4, 2019, inside the Walgreens, located at 287 Christiana Rd., New Castle. A female suspect approached the employee at the pharmacy counter and requested assistance in locating merchandise in the store. Once the employee exited from the pharmacy area, the suspect came from behind and put a knife to the employees back demanding an undisclosed type of pharmaceuticals. The suspect removed an undisclosed amount of pharmaceuticals before fleeing the business in an unknown direction. The employee was not injured as a result of the incident.

The suspect was described as a black female, approximately 50 years of age, wearing dark-colored clothing.

No surveillance images are available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Troop2 Robbery Unit by calling 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@state.de.us.

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Dover– The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery and are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the pictured suspect.

The incident occurred on October 23, 2019 at approximately 7:45 p.m., when Troopers responded to Red Tail Drive, Quails Nest, Dover for a report of a robbery.  Two victims, a 74-year-old female and her 78-year-old husband were driving in their vehicle after returning from a restaurant in Dover, when the suspect suddenly sat up from the backseat of the vehicle and asked them to stop.   A brief struggle ensued between the male passenger and the suspect over a purse that was located in the front seat.   Both victims were able to exit the vehicle and realized the suspect was no longer inside.

The suspect was described as a black male, between 35-50 years of age, wearing a dark colored beanie and a white long sleeved shirt with an unknown clothing item slung over his left shoulder. At the time of the robbery, the suspect was possibly wearing a patterned shirt.

If anyone has any information in reference to the suspect’s identity they are asked to please contact Troop 3, Major Crimes Unit, Detective Ford at 302-697-4454. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.

Troopers Investigating Robbery-Dover

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

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Bridgeville- The Delaware State Police have identified the name of the driver who died in a crash on November 3, 2019, on Sussex Highway, Bridgeville, as 49-year-old Isaias B. Perez of Bridgeville, DE.

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

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2019/11/03/update-2-troopers-investigating-fatal-crash-bridgeville/

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2019/11/03/update-traffic-advisory-troopers-investigating-serious-crash-bridgeville/

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2019/11/03/traffic-advisory-troopers-investigating-serious-crash-bridgeville/

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 110419 1102

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Lewes– The Delaware State Police have taken a Lewes, DE man into custody after he barricaded himself inside his residence after burglarizing his neighbor’s residence.

The investigation began on November 3, 2019 at approximately 10:10 a.m., when Troopers were dispatched to the 17400 block of Taramino Place, Lewes for a report of a burglary.  Upon arrival, Troopers met with the resident who advised that her neighbor, 57-year-old Ralph S. Luce had forced entry into her adjoining apartment, ransacked it and damaged items.  Prior to police arrival, Luce had responded back to his apartment.  Troopers attempted to make contact with Luce when he refused to exit and barricaded himself in his residence.

Members of the Delaware State Police Special Operations Response Team (SORT) responded to the scene and were eventually able to take Luce into custody without further incident.  Luce was transported to a local area hospital for an evaluation.  There were no reports of any injuries as a result of this incident.

This case remains under investigation with charges forthcoming.

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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Bridgeville- The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing to investigate a fatal crash involving a fuel truck that occurred earlier today.

The incident occurred on November 3, 2019 at approximately 10:53 a.m., when a 2004 Toyota Corolla was traveling southbound on Sussex Highway in the left lane approaching the intersection of Redden Road. A 1989 White Manufacturing 6 wheel fuel truck carrying diesel fuel was traveling westbound on Redden Road crossing over both the northbound and southbound lanes of Sussex Highway. The Corolla and truck entered the intersection simultaneously, causing the left front of the Corolla to strike the right front of the truck in the left southbound lane.  After the impact, the fuel truck overturned landing upside down resulting in the spillage of a substantial amount of diesel fuel.

The operator of the Corolla, a 49-year-old male from Bridgeville, DE was properly restrained and pronounced deceased at the scene.  His name is being withheld at this time pending the notification of next of kin.

The operator of the fuel truck, a 64-year-old male of Milton, DE was transported to the Nanticoke Memorial Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Sussex Highway southbound in the area of Redden Road was closed completely for 4 hours. One southbound lane was re-opened at 2:45 p.m. and DNREC remains on scene in reference to continued clean-up.

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

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2019/11/03/update-traffic-advisory-troopers-investigating-serious-crash-bridgeville/

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2019/11/03/traffic-advisory-troopers-investigating-serious-crash-bridgeville/

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 110319 1559

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Bridgeville- The Delaware State Police remain on scene of a serious motor vehicle crash involving an overturned fuel truck that occurred at approximately 10:54 a.m., on southbound Sussex Highway (Rt. 13) in the area of Redden Road, Bridgeville.

The overturned fuel truck has leaked diesel fuel on the roadway.  Hazmat crews are currently on scene and southbound Rt. 13 in the area of Redden Road remains closed at this time.  Motorists are advised to use caution and seek alternate routes of travel.

There has been no evacuations in the surrounding area at this time.

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.

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2019/11/03/traffic-advisory-troopers-investigating-serious-crash-bridgeville/

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released:110319 1339

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Bridgeville- The Delaware State Police are currently on scene of a serious motor vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 10:54 a.m., on southbound Sussex Highway (Rt. 13) in the area of Redden Road, Bridgeville.

As a result of the crash and ongoing investigation, southbound Rt. 13 in the area of Redden Road is down to one lane.  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

Released:110319 1110

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