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 Melissa Jaffe

Released: 092019 1901

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Wilmington – The Delaware State Police are continuing to actively investigate the death of 50 year old Susan M. Ledyard of Wilmington, and are asking for the public’s help in furthering the investigation.

The ongoing investigation, which is being jointly conducted by the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit and the Troop 2 Major Crimes Unit, has determined the following.

On Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at approximately 7:39 a.m., Susan Ledyard was discovered deceased in the Brandywine River, in the area of Northeast Blvd., within the City of Wilmington.

Upon being recovered from the river, Susan was turned over to the Division of Forensic Science to determine the cause and manner of her death. Because the cause and manner of death is still pending further investigation, information regarding Susan’s injuries are not able to be released at this time.

At approximately 8:54 a.m., on this same date Troopers responded to Walkers Mill Rd. in the area of the Rising Sun Lane Bridge, for the report of a suspicious vehicle. Upon arrival they located an unoccupied black, 2016 Honda Civic, which came back registered to Susan Ledyard. This location, where the vehicle was located and where the Rising Sun Lane Bridge spans the Brandywine River, is approximately three miles upriver, from where Susan’s body was recovered.

Through various investigative leads and measures, investigators have been able to create a timeline of Susan’s activities on July 23, however a gap exists between the hours of 3:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.

Detectives are asking that anyone who believes that they may have seen Susan during this four hour time frame, or who may have any information regarding this case to please come forward.

Susan is described as a white female, 5’4” tall, 130 lbs., with shoulder length brown hair, and was wearing a purple tank top.

Information may be provided by contacting Detective D. Grassi of the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit by calling 302-365-8441 or Detective A. Lloyd of the Troop 2 Major Crimes Unit at 302-365-8411.

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:091819 1200

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Lincoln- The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a dirt bike that occurred last evening.

The incident occurred on September 17, 2019 just after 9:00 p.m., when a Trooper observed a green Kawasaki Dirt Bike, an off-highway vehicle, that is not street legal and not equipped with any lighting source, traveling on Wilkins Road near Sussex Bayhealth Hospital.  The Trooper attempted to stop the dirt bike, when the operator preceded to flee at an extreme high rate of speed.  The operator of the dirt bike eluded the Trooper and created a significant distance between himself and the Trooper.

The dirt bike proceed westbound on Johnson Road approaching Marshall Street in the limits Lincoln.  A 2009 Chevrolet Traverse, was facing eastbound on Johnson Road preparing to make a left turn onto Marshall Street. The operator of the Traverse did not see the dirt bike due to its lack of a headlamp and proceeded to turn left onto Marshall Street.  The front of the dirt bike collided with the left front fender of the Traverse, causing the operator of the dirt bike to be ejected.

The operator of the dirt bike, 38-year-old Adam J. Burton, of Lincoln, DE was wearing a helmet at the time of the collision and does not have a motorcycle endorsement on his driver’s license.  He was transported to the Sussex Bayhealth Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

The driver of the Traverse, a 49-year-old female of Milford, DE, was properly restrained and remained on scene.  She was transported to the Sussex Bayhealth Hospital, where she was treated and released.

The roadway was closed for approximately 3 hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

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: 091819 0816

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Millsboro- The Delaware State Police have identified the name of the driver who died in a crash on September 16, 2019 on Indian Town Road, east of Hudson Road, as 20-year-old Demizha Sondrell Romance Sturgis, of Wyoming, DE.

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

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: 091719 1632

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Dover- The Delaware State Police are currently on scene along with the Dover Police Department and Capitol Police assisting the Delaware State University Police with an incident that occurred on campus.

Delaware State University were made aware that some students reported receiving anonymous texts of a potential shooter on the campus.  As a precautionary measure, the campus was placed on lockdown so that a thorough search of the buildings could be conducted.

There was no active shooter on campus and no shots have been fired.  There have not been any injuries reported as a result of this incident.  Further investigations are being conducted at this time.

For further media inquiries please contact the Executive Director of Marketing and Communications, Dawn Mosley at dmosley@desu.edu

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released:091719 1146

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Dover/Hartly- The Delaware State Police are currently investigating two shooting incidents that occurred last evening.

The first incident occurred on September 16, 2019 at approximately 8:57 p.m., when Troopers were dispatched to the 3100 block of Forrest Avenue, for a report of a shooting.  Upon arrival, Troopers learned that three individuals were in the garage area of the residence when they heard multiple shots being fired.  One of the individuals, a 27-year-old female had been struck by a bullet.  She was transported to a local area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

It was also reported during this same timeframe that shots were heard being fired in the area of the 1900 block of Taraila Road, Hartly.  There were no injuries reported as a result of this incident.

There is no suspect information at this time.

The investigation is active and ongoing and anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Troop 3, Detective Blomquist 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

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:091719 1011

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Millsboro- The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash involving a single vehicle that occurred earlier today.

The incident occurred on September 16, 2019 at approximately 11:09 a.m., when a 2004 Honda Accord was traveling eastbound on Indian Town Road, east of Hudson Road.  The operator of the Accord rounded a left curve at an apparent high rate of speed and on the wrong side of road. After nearly striking a vehicle head-on, the operator lost control of the vehicle causing it to exit the roadway into the dense woods, where the front end struck a pine tree. The operator was subsequently pulled from the vehicle by a Good Samaritan who was passing by, before it was consumed by fire. The Good Samaritan, a local resident, also performed CPR prior to the arrival of Emergency Medical Services.

The operator of the Accord, a 20-year-old female from Wyoming, DE was not properly restrained.  She was transported to the Nanticoke Memorial Hospital where she was pronounced deceased.  Her name is being withheld as this time pending the notification of next of kin.

Indian Town Road was closed for approximately 3 hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

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: 091619 1712

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Bethany Beach, Delaware – The Delaware State Police are investigating an industrial accident that seriously injured a Laurel man.

The preliminary investigation has determined the incident occurred on Friday, September 13, 2019, at approximately 2:12 p.m., at a residence that was under construction, located in the 31000 Block of Heather Lane, Bethany Beach. A contractor was on-site for masonry work at a residence under construction. A 62-year-old man of Laurel, who works for the mason, was working on the second level of the scaffolding. The victim fell from the scaffolding to the ground below and sustained serious injuries. The victim was removed from the scene and transported by the Delaware State Police Aviation Unit to the Christiana Hospital where he is listed in stable but critical condition.

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 Juanita Huey

Released: 091419 1615

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Claymont- The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that took place at a Claymont business on Friday morning.

The incident occurred at approximately 2:54 a.m., September 13, 2019 at the Circle K, located at 698 Naamans Road. The suspects, who had their faces concealed and one being armed with a knife, approached two employees in the store and demanded cash from the register.  The employees complied with the demand and turned over an undisclosed amount of money to the suspects. Both suspects then removed tobacco products from the store and fled on foot eastbound.  The employees were not injured as a result of the incident.

The first suspect was described as a black male, 5’8”, 165 pounds, wearing dark clothing and a light colored fabric covering his face.

The second suspect was described as a black male, 5’10”, 155-160 pounds, wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt and light colored pants, a light colored fabric covering his face and armed with a knife.

No surveillance images are available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Troop 2 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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Juanita Huey-Smith

Released:091319 1900

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Dover, DE- 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/

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

Released:091319 1820

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