Seaford- The Delaware State Police have identified the name of the driver who died in a crash on August 27, 2019 on Atlanta Road west of Bucks Branch Road, Seaford, as 66-year-old Linda J. Eskridge, of Seaford, 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.

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Released: 082819 1004

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Wilmington – The Delaware State Police are investigating a motor vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday night and are asking for the public’s help in locating an involved vehicle that fled the scene.

The incident occurred at approximately 9:46 p.m., Tuesday, August 27, 2019 on Lancaster Pike in the area of Hercules Rd. A 2003 Ford Escape, operated by a 42 year old West Grove, Pennsylvania man, was traveling westbound on Lancaster Pike in the right lane approaching Hercules Rd. A second vehicle that could only be described as possibly a white Tahoe, was also traveling westbound on Lancaster Pike and changed from the left lane in to the right lane forcing the Ford off the roadway. The Ford traveled off the right side of the road, first striking a guardrail and then a concrete barrier. The Ford then went over the concrete barrier and down an approximate 40 foot embankment, coming to rest on its roof in a body of water.

In addition to the driver the Ford was also occupied by a 31 year old Hockessin woman and a 17 day old female, all of which were able to exit the vehicle before it caught fire.

The driver and the adult female, who were properly restrained, were treated at Christiana Hospital for minor injuries. The infant who was also properly restrained was also transported for evaluation.

There was no contact between the Ford and the other vehicle, however Troopers are still attempting to locate it and identify the driver as part of the ongoing investigation.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Cpl. E. Marchione at Troop 1 by calling 302-761-6677.

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Newark – The Delaware State Police are continuing to investigate a serious motor vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 11:48 a.m., Tuesday, August 27, 2019 on DE Rt. 72 northbound, just north of Old Baltimore Pike (entrance to Royal Farms).

The initial investigation has determined that a 2013 Jeep Wrangler, operated by a 27 year old Middletown man, was traveling northbound on Rt. 72, north of Old Baltimore Pike, in the area of the Royal Farms entrance, with the right of way.  A 2007 Toyota Corolla, operated by a 63 year old Newark man, was traveling southbound on Rt. 72, attempting to turn left into the Royal Farms. The Toyota turned directly into the path of the Jeep at which time the vehicles collided. Both vehicles came to rest in the roadway.

The driver of the Toyota was transported to the Christiana Hospital in critical condition.

The driver of the Jeep was treated for non-life threatening injuries.

Northbound Rt. 72 was closed for approximately 90 minutes while the scene was investigated and cleared.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Cpl. S. Lowman at Troop 2 by calling 302-834-2620.

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

The incident occurred on August 27, 2019 at approximately 9:51 a.m., when a 2017 Honda CRV and a 2011 Chevrolet Traverse were stopped on Atlanta Road west of Bucks Branch Road at the direction of a flagger, who was working in conjunction with a roadside tree maintenance company. A 2009 Dodge Ram Pick-up truck was traveling westbound on Atlanta Road approaching the stopped vehicles at full speed. For unknown reasons the operator of the Pick-up truck failed to perceive the stopped vehicles and struck the rear of the Traverse.  The impact caused the Traverse to strike the rear of the CRV.  The Pick-up truck continued in a northwesterly direction and struck the right front of the CRV before driving off the north edge of the roadway into the roadside foliage.

The operator of the CRV, a 29-year-old female from Seaford, DE was properly restrained.  She was transported to the Nanticoke Memorial Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.  A one-year-old child was also in the vehicle, properly retrained and uninjured.

The operator of the Traverse, a 66-year-old female from Seaford, DE was properly restrained.  She was transported to the Nanticoke Memorial Hospital where she was pronounced deceased.  Her name is being withheld at this time pending the notification of next of kin.

The operator of the Dodge Ram, a 24-year-old male from Seaford, DE was not properly restrained.  He was transported to the Nanticoke Memorial Hospital where he was treated and released with non-life threatening injuries.

Atlanta Road in the area of Bucks Branch Road was closed for approximately 3 hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

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

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Released: 082719 1642

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Newark – The Delaware State Police are currently on scene of a serious motor vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 11:48 a.m., Tuesday, August 27, 2019 on DE Rt. 72 (S. Chapel St.) northbound, just north of Old Baltimore Pike (entrance to Royal Farms).

The crash is involving two vehicles and one of the operators was transported the Christiana Hospital with serious injuries.

As a result of the crash and ongoing investigation all lanes of Rt. 72 northbound are closed in the area of Old Baltimore Pike. Motorists are advised to 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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Millsboro- Delaware State Police Troop 4 will be holding a Community Café on Friday, August 30, 2019. The event will held from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at the Oak Orchard Diner located at 31507 Oak Orchard Road, Millsboro.  The Community Café will have Troop 4 Administration and the Community Outreach Officer in attendance to meet and interact with members of the public. This Community Café is often referred to as “Coffee with a Cop” in other police agencies and is being held in an effort to build a stronger relationship between the Delaware State Police and the communities that we so proudly serve.

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Released: 082619 1210

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Millsboro – The Delaware State Police are attempting to locate 30 year old Exequiel Osorto-Garcia of Millsboro, who is wanted in connection with a domestic related assault that occurred Saturday night.

On Saturday, August 24, 2019 at approximately 9:51 p.m., Troopers responded to the 29000 block of Iron Branch Rd., Millsboro, in reference to a domestic related stabbing incident. The investigation determined that Osorto-Garcia was involved in a verbal altercation with his wife, during which he produced a box-cutter knife and stabbed her in the abdomen. Osorto-Garcia fled the scene prior to the Troopers arrival and has not been located.

The entire incident took place in the presence of their two children who were not injured as a result of the incident. The female was treated and released from an area hospital with a minor laceration.

Osorto-Garcia has active warrants on file for the following charges:

• Assault 2^nd Degree
• Possession of a Deadly Weapon during the Commission of a Felony
• Endangering the Welfare of a Child (2 counts)

Osorto-Garcia is described as a Hispanic male, 5’3″-5’4″ tall, weighing approximately 140-150 lbs. No photo is available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding Osorto-Garcia’s whereabouts are asked to contact Trooper T. Greenawalt at Troop 4 by calling 302-856-5850 or by calling 911.

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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Released:082519 2020

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Dover- The Delaware State Police are continuing to investigate an incident in which a Dover man, armed with a handgun, barricaded himself inside his residence, Saturday morning.

The incident occurred on August 24, 2019, at approximately 10:10 a.m., when Troopers were dispatched to a residence in the 2000 block of General’s Way, Dover, in reference to an armed subject who was threatening suicide. The subject who was identified as Glenn Klebart, 49, of Dover had made suicidal statements to his wife and was confirmed to be in possession of a handgun. The first Troopers on scene set up a perimeter around the residence at which time they observed Klebart fire multiple rounds from inside the residence, striking  an unoccupied, parked vehicle. The initial investigation has determined that the rounds were fired at the vehicle and not at any individual. Through a combined effort between the Troopers from Troop 3 who made the initial response and members of the Delaware State Police Special Operations Response Team (SORT), who also responded, constructive dialogue was created with Klebart. Klebart was ultimately convinced to surrender, and at approximately 11:43 a.m., he exited the residence, at which time he was  taken in to custody without further incident. He was then transported to a local area hospital for an evaluation.  There were no reports of any injuries as a result of this incident.

This case remains under investigation with charges forthcoming.

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Released: 082419 1800

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Millsboro – The Delaware State Police with assistance from the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife are currently conducting a death investigation in the area of Paleo Way, Millsboro that occurred early Saturday afternoon.

At approximately 1:37 p.m., Saturday, August 24, 2019, Troopers responded to a residence in the 17000 block of Paleo Way in reference to an unresponsive 71 year old male. The victim was located on his boat that was docked at a private marina in the rear of his residence, along the Indian River. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene by responding EMS personnel.

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

No foul play is suspected.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective L. Coleman of the Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit by calling 302-644-5020

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Released: 082419 1705

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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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Released: 082419 0730

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