Wilmington – The Delaware State Police are investigating a purse snatching that took place in the parking lot of a Prices Corner area grocery store on Wednesday evening.

The incident occurred at approximately 6:55 p.m., Wednesday, October 2, 2019 in the parking lot of the Acme grocery store, located at 1308 Centerville Rd., Wilmington. A 71 year old female had just exited the Acme and was walking to her vehicle while pushing her shopping cart when a male suspect approached her from behind and grabbed her purse which was on her shoulder. A brief struggle ensued and the victim was knocked to the ground at which time the suspect was able to gain possession of the purse. The suspect was last seen on foot on Old Capitol Trail in the area of the Cranston Hall apartment complex. The victim sustained minor injuries from the fall but refused medical treatment.

The suspect was described as a Hispanic male, wearing a gray shirt and blue jeans.

No surveillance images are available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact the Troop 2 Robbery Unit by calling 302-365-8566.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:100319 1240

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Seaford- The Delaware State Police have identified the name of the driver who died in a crash on September 30, 2019 on County Seat Highway (US 9) at the intersection of Asbury Road, as 48-year-old Hope A. Jackson, of Seaford, DE.

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

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2019/09/30/update-troopers-investigating-fatal-crash-seaford/

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2019/09/30/traffic-advisory-troopers-investigating-serious-crash-seaford/

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: 100119 1313

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New Castle – The driver of a Ram pick-up who was injured in a crash with a school bus, that occurred at approximately 4:05 p.m., Monday, September 23, 2019 on westbound Rt. 40 (Pulaski Hwy.) just east of School Bell Rd., has succumbed to his injuries. The 42 year old Bear man was initially transported to the Christiana Hospital with serious injuries and succumbed to those injuries on Friday, September 27. Identification of the victim is pending notification of next of kin.

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https://dsp.delaware.gov/2019/09/23/troopers-investigating-serious-crash-us-40-at-school-bell-rd-new-castle/

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2019/09/24/update-troopers-investigating-serious-crash-us-40-at-school-bell-rd-new-castle/

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:100119 0850

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Seaford- The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that occurred earlier this afternoon.

The incident occurred on September 30, 2019 at approximately 3:34 p.m., when a 2017 Fiat Coupe was traveling eastbound on County Seat Highway (US 9) and stopped at the intersection of Asbury Road, intending to turn left. A 2014 Ford Mustang was traveling eastbound on County Seat Highway approaching the Fiat. A 2009 Ford Econoline van was traveling westbound on County Seat Highway approaching the intersection of Asbury Road. For unknown reasons, the operator of the Mustang failed to perceive that the Fiat was stopped. As a result, the front of the Mustang struck the rear of the Fiat causing it to rotate counterclockwise into the westbound lane directly into the path of the van. The van then struck the rear of the Fiat causing it to overturn onto its roof.

The operator of the Fiat, a 48-year-old female from Seaford, DE was properly restrained and pronounced deceased at the scene.  Her name is being withheld at this time pending the notification of next of kin.

The operator of the Mustang, a 36-year-old male from Georgetown, DE was properly restrained.  He was transported to the Nanticoke Memorial Hospital with non-life threatening injuries and treated and released.

The operator of the van, a 43-year-old male from Salisbury, MD was properly restrained.  He was transported to the Nanticoke Memorial Hospital with non-life threatening injuries and treated and released.  A passenger in the van was not properly restrained and was also transported to Nanticoke Memorial Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

County Seat Highway in the area of Asbury Road was closed for approximately 5.5 hours while the crash was investigated.

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

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2019/09/30/traffic-advisory-troopers-investigating-serious-crash-seaford/

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 093019 2101

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Seaford- The Delaware State Police are currently on scene of a serious motor vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 3:35 p.m. on September 30, 2019, involving multiple vehicles on County Seat Highway (RT 9) at Asbury Road, Seaford.

As a result of the crash and ongoing investigation, County Seat Highway at Asbury Road, Seaford, will be closed.  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:093019 1605

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Delaware State Police Divisional Headquarters, Dover – The Delaware State Police Superintendent, Colonel Nathaniel McQueen Jr., proudly announces the promotion of Captain Matthew Cox to the rank of Major on September 22, 2019.

On January 26, 1990, Major Matthew Cox was appointed as a trooper recruit to the 60th D.S.P. Academy Class. Upon completion of his academy training, he was assigned to Troop 6, Prices Corner for the Field Training Officer program. After his promotion to Corporal Grade 1 on January 26, 1998, he was assigned to Troop 1-A in the Fatal Accident Investigation Reconstruction Unit (FAIR). On August 1, 2001, he was promoted to Sergeant and later assumed the role of the officer in charge of the FAIR Team Unit. This unit was later renamed the Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) on April 11, 2006. In September 2010 he was promoted to Lieutenant and assigned to Troop 2 patrol. Five years later he was transferred to the Headquarters Traffic Operations Section as the Deputy Director. After being promoted to the rank of Captain on January 22, 2017, he continued his service in this unit as the Director of the Traffic Operations Section. During the same year, he was assigned to Troop 6 as the Troop Commander in charge of criminal and patrol operations. On May 12, 2019, he was transferred to the Office of Professional Responsibility and served as the Director. As a 29-year member of the Division and on September 22, 2019, he was promoted to the prestigious rank of  Major serving on the Executive Staff as the New Castle County Operations Officer.

Major Matthew Cox has served in many leadership roles during his career and brings extensive knowledge, work ethic and unique skill sets. He has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology with a Chemistry Minor from Salisbury University. He is currently the Officer in Charge of the Delaware State Police Pipes and Drums. We appreciate his unwavering commitment to dedicated service and hard work to the Delaware State Police and the citizens of our state. We congratulate Major Matthew Cox and his family on his well-earned promotion.

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Released: 092919 1510

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Newark, Delaware – Delaware State Police are investigating the robbery of a convenience store that occurred early this morning.

The preliminary investigation has determined the incident occurred on Sunday, September 29, 2019, at approximately 3:30 a.m. when troopers were dispatched to the 7-Eleven Store located at 699 East Chestnut Hill Road, Newark for a report of a robbery. The investigation revealed the suspect entered the store and confronted the clerk. The suspect displayed a handgun and demanded money from the clerk. The clerk complied and turned over an undisclosed amount of money. The suspect fled the scene on foot in an unknown direction.

The suspect was described as a black male approximately 5’07”-5’10” tall with dark clothing and his face covered armed with a handgun.

No video surveillance footage is available at this time.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are 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, 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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Presented by the Director of Public Information, Sergeant Richard Bratz

Released: 092919 1430

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Delaware City, Delaware –  The Delaware State Police have identified the name of the driver who died in a crash on September 28, 2019, on Hamburg Road between U.S. 13 and DE 9 as 25-year-old Chelsea F. Kuczynski of Middletown, Delaware.

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

Troopers Investigating Fatal Crash – Delaware City

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Presented by the Director of Public Information, Sergeant Richard Bratz

Released: 092819 1905

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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 the Director of Public Information, Sergeant Richard Bratz

Released: 092819 1846

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Delaware City, Delaware – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Friday, September 27, 2019, at approximately 4:06 p.m. in which a driver has succumbed to her injuries.

The driver and sole occupant of a 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier was traveling eastbound on Hamburg Road from U.S. Route 13 towards River Road (DE Route 9). According to a witness, the 25-year-old female driver suddenly veered to the right and exited the roadway. The vehicle then disappeared momentarily into the wooded area before striking a large standing tree. The impact into the tree spun the vehicle around 180-degrees and ejected the unrestrained operator. The victim and the vehicle came to rest several feet away from the tree. It is unknown why the driver failed to maintain her vehicle within the single eastbound lane of Hamburg Road.

The operator of the Chevrolet Cavalier, a 25-year-old female from Middletown, Delaware was pronounced deceased at the scene.  Her name is being withheld at this time pending the notification of next of kin.

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

*TRAFFIC ADVISORY* Serious Crash – New Castle

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: 092719 2120

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