Millsboro- The Delaware State Police are currently on scene of a crash that has John J. Williams Highway (Rt. 24) in front of Mountaire closed, between Jersey Road and Maryland Camp Road.

There is a report of a minor fuel leak from one of the vehicles involved.  The fire department and the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) are currently on scene.

Motorists will experience significant delays in the area and are advised to seek alternate routes of travel. For updated traffic conditions and road closure information log on to:

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:100719 1406

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Hartly– The Delaware State Police are investigating the report of multiple shots being fired.

The incident occurred on October 5, 2019 at approximately 3:10 a.m., when Troopers were dispatched to the area of Blue Bird Drive, Hartly for reports of shots being fired.  Multiple citizens had reported hearing numerous shots being fired outside.  Upon arrival to the area, the unknown suspect(s) had fled the scene.  Troopers located multiple shell casings in the area.  There were no reports of any 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: 100719 1039

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Dover- The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that took place at a Dollar General store last evening.

The incident occurred on October 6, 2019 at approximately 7:40 p.m., when Troopers responded to the Dollar General store located at 250 Gateway South Boulevard, Dover, for a report of a robbery.  Upon arrival, Troopers met with a female employee who advised that a male suspect approached the counter, removed a knife from his sweatshirt, pointed it at her and demanded money.  The employee opened the registered when the suspect grabbed an undisclosed amount of cash, threatened to kill the employee and then fled the scene.  The employee was not injured as a result of this incident.

The suspect was described as a white male, approximately 6’00” tall, wearing a hooded sweatshirt, dark colored pants and armed with a knife.  The suspect fled the area on foot towards the Food Lion.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact Troop 3, Criminal Investigations Unit, Detective Buzzuro 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.

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: 100719 0950

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Middletown/C&D Canal – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing to investigate an incident in which a vehicle went into the C&D canal, on the south-side lower level, approximately 1 mile west of the State Route 1 (William V. Roth) Bridge.

The incident occurred at approximately 9:41 a.m., Sunday, October 6, 2019 when a 911 call was received advising that a vehicle, later confirmed to be a Chevy HHR, was just observed going into the water. Multiple agencies to include police, fire, EMS, maritime units and dive teams responded to the scene and initiated a rescue mission.

The first responding units located a 16 year old female on the canal banks who was confirmed to have been a passenger in the vehicle, but had been able to exit the vehicle and make her way to shore. It would later be determined that she was assisted to shore by the 18 year old male driver of the vehicle, who then re-entered the water in an attempt to rescue three remaining passengers. The 18 year old male victim died during his attempt to rescue the remaining passengers and his body was recovered from the water a short time later. The three unaccounted for passengers were all males, 16, 12 and 6 years old respectively.

Identification of the victims is pending notification of next of kin.

The multi-agency rescue/recovery mission continued, and just prior to 5:00 p.m., the vehicle was removed from the water. Upon the vehicle being removed from the water, the 16 year old and the 12 year old were located still in the vehicle and subsequently pronounced deceased. The 6 year old was not located in the vehicle and remains unaccounted for.

The search and related investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Cpl. J. Breen of the Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit by calling 302-365-8486.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:100619 1830

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C&D Canal Banks/Middletown – Multiple police, fire, maritime and EMS agencies are currently on scene of an incident that occurred at approximately 9:41 a.m., Sunday, October 6, 2019, in which a single vehicle entered the water on the south-side of the C&D canal approximately 1 mile west of the SR 1 (Roth) Bridge.

This is an active operation and the investigation is in the early stages. Further details will be released as they become available.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:100619 1230

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Millsboro– The Delaware State Police are investigating a serious crash that occurred Saturday evening at the intersection of DuPont Blvd. and Town Center Blvd., Millsboro.

The initial investigation has determined that a 2013 Chevy Silverado, operated by a 59 year old Selbyville man, was stopped at a red light, in the left turn lane of northbound DuPont Blvd. at the intersection with Town Center Blvd. A 2004 VW Jetta, operated by a 51 year old Georgetown woman, was traveling in the southbound right lane of DuPont Blvd. approaching the same intersection. The traffic signal changed and the Chevy proceeded with its turn with a green arrow. The Jetta failed to stop at the red light and proceeded through the intersection, with its front end striking the front right end of the Chevy.

The driver of the Chevy, who was properly restrained, was not injured. Impairment on his behalf is not deemed as a factor in the crash.

The driver of the Jetta, who was properly restrained, was transported to Nanticoke Memorial Hospital with minor injuries. Impairment on her behalf is not deemed as a factor in the crash. She was cited for Failure to Stop at a Red Light, Driving without a Valid License, and Failure to Have Registration Card in Possession.

A 4 year old rear seat passenger in the Jetta, who was properly restrained in a booster seat, sustained serious injuries and was transported to the A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children.

An adult male front seat passenger in the Jetta, who was properly restrained was uninjured.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Trooper K. Campbell at Troop 4 by calling 302-856-5850.

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Released:100619 0850

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Bear – The Delaware State Police are conducting a death investigation after human remains were discovered along the C&D Canal banks Friday afternoon.

At approximately 3:01 p.m., Friday, October 4, 2019 human remains were discovered by passersby, in the area of the north banks of the C&D Canal, just west of the St. Georges Bridge. The remains were turned over to the Delaware Division of Forensic Science to determine the cause and manner of death.

The initial investigation has determined that the the remains are those of black male. The age of the victim is undetermined at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Sgt. S. Yeich by calling 302-741-2703.
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
Released:100519 2120
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Milton- The Delaware State Police have identified the name of the driver who died in a crash on October 3, 2019 on Coastal Highway (SR1), and Lockerman Road, as 64-year-old Joshua Clendaniel 3rd of Milton, DE.

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

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2019/10/04/troopers-investigating-fatal-crash-milton-3/

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 100519 0812

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Dover– 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 Public Information Officer Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 100519 0755

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South of Dewey Beach– The Delaware State Police are conducting a death investigation related to a kite boarding accident that occurred earlier this afternoon.

On October 4, 2019, at approximately 12:43 p.m., Troopers responded to the Towers Bay area of the Delaware Seashore State Park in reference to a kite boarder.  It was learned that at approximately 11:00 a.m., a 48-year-old male met with his father at the Towers Bay area of the Delaware Seashore State Park (bayside off Coastal Highway south of Dewey Beach), and was practicing kite boarding by using only the harness and kite (no board) while standing in the water.  Due to heavy winds, the victim was pulled farther and farther out into deeper water.  The father called 911 and Delaware Fish & Wildlife Natural Resource Police initiated a search of the area.

At approximately 1:37 p.m., the male victim of Bear, DE, was located by the Delaware Fish & Wildlife Natural Resource Police deceased along the shore south of the original location.  The victims name is being withheld at this time pending the notification of next of kin.  The Delaware Division of Forensic Science was contacted to remove the victim and to conduct an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death.

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: 100419 1759

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