Delaware- During the month of August, the Delaware State Police Community Outreach Unit received numerous donations from the public and area businesses to support Operation Troopers Have Your BACKpack.  The purpose of this initiative was to provide new backpacks and school supplies to children in need.  As a result of the generosity of the public and our community partners, 529 backpacks were disseminated to children up and down the State. There was also boxes of extra school supplies that were donated to teachers in several school districts!

The Community Outreach Unit would like to recognize the following businesses, who generously donated, in order to make this initiative a success:  Amtrak, Bank of America, Chesapeake Utilities, Christiana Hilton, Chubb Insurance, Delaware State Police Federal Credit Union, JP Morgan, Tidewater Utilities and Verizon Wireless.

Thank you to all who donated to make this year’s Operation Troopers Have Your Backpack such a huge success!

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 090919 1259

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Millsboro – The Delaware State Police are investigating a street robbery that occurred Saturday afternoon in Millsboro.

The incident occurred at approximately 2:23 p.m., Saturday, September 7, 2019 in the parking lot of the Royal Farms located on John J. Williams Hwy., Millsboro. A 63 year old female was walking through the Royal Farms parking lot when she was approached a male suspect who demanded that she turn over her back-pack. The suspect implied that he had a weapon and threatened the victim with bodily harm if she didn’t comply. The suspect then grabbed the back-pack and fled on foot. The victim was not injured as a result of the incident.

The suspect was described as a black male, 30-40 years of age, 5’6” tall, 160 lbs., wearing a brown t-shirt and jeans.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Troop 4 by calling 302-752-3857.

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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:090819 1710

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Frankford – The Delaware State Police have identified Patsy A. Baine (Woreman) as the pedestrian who was struck and killed in a crash that occurred at approximately 9:55 p.m., Friday, September 6, 2019, on DuPont Blvd. (US 113) north of Berry Rd., within the limits of Frankford.

Click on the following link to view the original release:

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2019/09/07/troopers-investigating-fatal-pedestrian-crash-frankford/

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Cpl. J. Burns of the Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit by calling 302-644-5020.

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, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:090819 0925

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New Castle– A multi-agency operation conducted on Thursday, September 5 2019, at targeted locations throughout the greater New Castle area has resulted in the arrest of 72 individuals on criminal charges.

This crime blitz focused on the areas of New Castle Ave., Rt. 13 and the S. Market St. area and the Rt. 40 corridor. The operation was conducted in these areas to target criminal activity and to address ongoing quality of life issues.

During the eight hour enforcement blitz, police arrested 37 individuals for either a criminal charge or outstanding court capias, resulting in the clearance of 106 active warrants. There were a total of 79 traffic arrests to include 1 DUI, and 27 criminal arrests made.

Seized during the operation was 2,085 grams of Marijuana, .693 grams of Heroin, 55 Schedule II pills, .6 grams of Cocaine, assorted drug paraphernalia, $3,458.00 in suspected drug proceeds and a Glock 9mm firearm.

This initiative was a collaborative effort between the Delaware State Police, New Castle County Police Department, Newport Police Department, Probation & Parole, Department of Corrections and Justice of the Peace Courts.

This combined effort highlights how the cooperation of multiple law enforcement agencies can effectively combat crime which in turn increases the quality of life for the communities we serve.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:090719 1700

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New Castle – The Delaware State Police are attempting to identify the pictured subject who fled from a traffic stop, endangering multiple young children who were passengers in his vehicle.

The incident occurred at approximately 6:00 p.m., Thursday, September 5, 2019, on Moores Lane in the area of Midfield Rd. when Troopers stopped a Ford Explorer for a traffic violation. Upon making contact with the driver of the vehicle (pictured), the Troopers observed 2 children in the back seat, who were properly restrained. However seated in the front seat was an approximately 3 year old child who was not restrained in any way. As the Troopers were speaking with the driver in regards to the violation he suddenly accelerated and fled at a high rate of speed. Due to the children being in the vehicle the Troopers did not pursue. The vehicle was unable to be located during a search of the area.

The vehicle was described as a tan or gold older model Ford Explorer, with a roof rack, tinted windows and bearing an unknown temporary PA tag.

Once identified the subject will face the following charges:

• Disregard a Police Officers Signal
• Reckless Endangering
• Endangering the Welfare of a Child (3 counts)

Anyone with information regarding the identity or whereabouts of the pictured subject or vehicle are asked to contact Sgt. E. Larney by calling 302-505-2773.

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:090719 1040

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Dover – 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/

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Released: 090719 0952

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Dover– The following subjects are not wanted. This is a Homeless Sex Offender Public Notification. If you have information that 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: 090719 0945

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New Castle – The Delaware State Police have identified Kevin L. Hubbard, 35, of Delaware City, as the operator of a vehicle who was killed in a crash that occurred at approximately 1:53 p.m., Thursday, September 5, 2019 on Wrangle Hill Rd. (DE Rt. 72) in the area of School House Rd.

Click on the following links to view related releases:

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2019/09/05/troopers-investigating-fatal-motor-vehicle-crash-new-castle-2/

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2019/09/06/update-troopers-investigating-fatal-motor-vehicle-crash-new-castle/

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

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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: 090719 0935

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Frankford – The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian that occurred Friday night in Frankford.

The initial investigation has determined that at approximately 9:55 p.m., Friday, September 6, 2019, a 2010 Lexus HS250H, operated by a 22 year old Landenberg PA man, was traveling southbound on DuPont Blvd. (US 113) in the right lane, north of Berry Rd., within the limits of Frankford. A 56 year old Frankford woman was attempting to cross the southbound lanes of DuPont Blvd. on foot and walked directly into the path of the Lexus at which time she was struck. After impact, the pedestrian was thrown in a southerly direction coming to rest on the shoulder of the roadway. The Lexus came to a controlled stop and remained at the scene.

The pedestrian who was pronounced deceased at the scene was not using a marked crosswalk, was wearing no reflective clothing, nor was she in possession of a light. Identification of the victim is pending notification of next of kin. Impairment on her behalf is undetermined at this time.

The driver of the Lexus as well as an adult female passenger in the vehicle were both properly restrained and were not injured. Impairment is not deemed as a contributing factor on his behalf.

The southbound lanes of DuPont Blvd. were closed for approximately 3 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Cpl. J. Burns of the Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit by calling 302-644-5020.

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, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:090719 0925

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New Castle – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing to investigate a fatal crash involving a single vehicle that occurred at approximately 1:53 p.m., Thursday, September 5, 2019 on Wrangle Hill Rd. (DE Rt. 72) in the area of School House Rd.

The initial investigation has determined that a 2014 Honda Accord, operated by a 35 year old Delaware City man, was traveling northbound on Wrangle Hill Rd. approaching the intersection with School House Rd., when for an undetermined reason the vehicle traveled off the right side of the road into a grassy area. The vehicle continued in a northbound direction and then struck a guardrail which caused it to overturn onto its roof. After overturning the vehicle came to rest in a ditch.

The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, who was seat belted, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Speed is not considered as a contributing factor in the crash, impairment is undetermined at this time.

Wrangle Hill Rd. was closed between Rt. 13 and River Rd. for approximately 2 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

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

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, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:090619 0715

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