New Castle – The Delaware State Police are investigating a double shooting that took place at a New Castle area auto repair business on Monday evening.

The incident occurred at approximately 7:30 p.m., Monday, October 28, 2019 at Car Solutions, located at 465 Marina Lane, New Castle. The two male victims, ages 29 and 34, were working on vehicles inside the garage of the business when two male suspects entered. A verbal altercation ensued between the suspects and the 29 year old victim during which the suspects fired multiple rounds, striking both victims. After the shooting the suspects fled in a dark colored vehicle, southbound on Rt. 9.

The 34 year old victim drove both himself and the 29 year old victim to an area hospital where they were treated for the gunshot wounds. The 29 year old sustained gunshots to the abdominal area, leg and hand, and is listed in critical condition. The 34 year old sustained a single gunshot wound to his arm.

The suspects could only be described as Hispanic males.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Troop 2 Major Crimes Unit by calling 302-365-8567.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:102919 1435

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Claymont – The Delaware State Police are investigating a knifepoint robbery that took place at a Claymont area dollar store on Monday night.

The incident occurred at approximately 9:51 p.m., Monday, October 28, 2019 at the Dollar General store, located at 2605 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont. A male suspect with his face concealed and in possession of a knife, confronted an employee at the sales counter and demanded cash. The victim complied with the demand and turned over an undisclosed amount of money to the suspect who then fled on foot in an unknown direction. The victim was not injured as a result of the incident.

The suspect was described as a black male, wearing a red shirt, gray pants and a light colored fabric covering his face.

No surveillance images are available at this time.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:102919 1345

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New Castle – The Delaware State Police are on scene of a serious motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian that occurred at approximately 6:44 a.m., Tuesday, October 29, 2019 on New Castle Ave. (Rt. 9) at Ryan Ave., New Castle.

As a result of the crash all lanes of southbound New Castle Ave. are closed. Motorists will experience significant delays in the area and are advised to seek alternate routes of travel.

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

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:102919 0750

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Milton- The Delaware State Police are investigating a home invasion that occurred last evening.

The incident occurred on October 27, 2019 at approximately 10:29 p.m., when Troopers were dispatched to the 24000 block of Milton Ellendale Highway in reference to a home invasion robbery.  Upon arrival, Troopers learned that three unknown male subjects had entered the residence through a rear door.  Once inside, the suspects proceeded to a bedroom, where they made contact with a 73-year-old male resident who was sleeping.  The suspects began demanding money and physically assaulted the victim, striking him with handguns.  The suspects proceeded to ransack the kitchen area of the residence, and obtained an undisclosed amount of cash and a laptop computer prior to fleeing the scene.

The victim was transported to a local area hospital with serious injuries.

The suspects were described as three black males armed with handguns.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact, Troop 4, Major Crimes Unit, Detective Bluto 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@delaware.gov

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 102819 1333

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Seaford-The Delaware State Police have identified the name of the driver who died in a crash on October 27, 2019, on Bridgeville Highway, Seaford, as 45-year-old William D. Miller of Seaford, DE.

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

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2019/10/27/troopers-investigating-fatal-crash-seaford-3/

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 102819 0745

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Halloween is right around the corner and the Delaware State Police would like to remind parents, children, motorists and those handing out treats to remain alert and to stay safe during this Halloween season. Please take a minute to read over these safety tips and share with your friends and families, so everyone can have a safe and fun night!

Motorist Safety

• Motorists are being asked to not only drive with extreme caution but also to drive extra slow in neighborhoods and residential areas because children may inadvertently dart across the street into the path of moving vehicles.
• Practice extra caution at intersections and corners.
• Pull in and out of driveways carefully.
• Children will be walking house to house and depending on the availability of sidewalks, maybe near or actually on the roadway.

Trick or Treating Safety

• Children should never go “trick or treating” alone, they should always have a parent or a group of friends with them at all times and always carry a flashlight.

• Children should never go into a stranger’s home, car, or take short cuts through backyards or alleys.

• Stay off the main roadways.
• For added visibility consider using “glow sticks” and/or reflective tape attached to the costumes or bags.

• Before crossing the street, always look in both directions twice to make sure there is no moving traffic.
• Costumes should always fit properly and avoid using props that may cause alarm to the community, such as guns.

• Consider face paint instead of masks as they can obstruct a child’s vision.
• Children should never eat fruit or candy until examined by their parents or guardian. Never trust candy that has loose wrapping, unwrapped or holes in the package. WHEN IN DOUBT-THROW IT OUT!

For those homes participating in handing out treats

• Pre-plan and eliminate any hazards surrounding your porch or walkway. Check around your property for low tree limbs, support wire or garden hoses that may be hazardous to young children rushing from house to house.
• Keep on your outside lights.
• Keep your pets locked in the house away from “Trick or Treaters”

On Tuesday, October 29, the Georgetown DMV will be hosting a Public Safety Trunk or Treat event! Please join us for treats and fun from 5-7 pm!

The Delaware State Police wishes everyone a safe and Happy Halloween!

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Presented by the Director of Public Information, Sgt. Richard Bratz,

Released: 102719  1905

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Camden-Wyoming, Delaware – The Delaware State Police are investigating the report of multiple shots being fired.

The incident occurred on October 27, 2019, at approximately 11:30 a.m., when troopers were dispatched to the area of Tobacco Road for reports of shots being fired. The initial investigation revealed there were four adults in the residence and heard multiple gunshots coming from outside the residence and retreated to the floor. It was determined multiple rounds penetrated the residence as well as the victim’s vehicle. There were no reports of injuries as a result of this incident.

There is no suspect information at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Troop 3, Criminal Investigative Unit at 302-697-4454. 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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Released: 102719 1845

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Seaford, Delaware – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that was reported earlier today north of Seaford.

The incident was reported on Sunday, October 27, 2019, at approximately 7:49 a.m., that a 2007 Dodge Ram Pickup Truck, operated by a 45-year-old male of Seaford was traveling northbound on Alternate 13, Bridgeville Highway passing Dolby Road and approaching a sharp curve to the right. For unknown reasons, the vehicle failed to negotiate the curve, crossed the southbound lanes and exited the roadway. The vehicle continued in a northerly direction where it entered a gravel road leading to a construction site. While traversing the gravel road, the right side of the vehicle struck and ramped a dirt pile overturning the vehicle an undetermined number of times. While overturning, the vehicle struck and came to rest on its roof on top of a stack of new, unused sewer piping.

The time of this collision is still being investigated. As of the time no witnesses have been located. This collision was called in after daylight and due to its location is believed to have occurred sometime early this morning or late last night.

The operator of the Dodge Ram Pickup Truck, who was properly restrained, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His name is being withheld pending the notification of next of kin.

Alternate 13 A Bridgeville Highway was closed between US 13 and Dolby Road for approximately three hours during the investigation.

The crash continues to remain under investigation by the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit. Please call the Collision Reconstruction Unit at Troop 7, Lewes at 644-5020 for any information about this crash.

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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Presented by the Director of Public Information, Sergeant Richard Bratz

Released: 102719 1119

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The incident occurred on October 27, 2019, at approximately 1:58 a.m., when a 2006 Toyota Sienna minivan operated by a 43-year-old male of Georgetown was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of DuPont Highway. A 2014 Volkswagen Jetta operated by a 23-year-old male of Milford was traveling northbound in the left lane of DuPont Highway in the same general vicinity. Due to their opposing directions of travel, both vehicles converged upon one another rapidly resulting in a head-on collision in the left lane of northbound DuPont Highway. After the collision, the Toyota Sienna minivan remained facing in a southerly direction partially in the grass median. The Volkswagen Jetta remained facing in a northerly direction in the left northbound lane.