The Delaware State Police (DSP) is proud to announce the creation of the new Highway Safety Unit (HSU), which aims to promote safety on Delaware’s roadways through proactive enforcement measures and public education initiatives. The HSU is the result of a collaborative effort between the Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS), the Delaware State Police, and the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT).

“As we remain focused on reducing fatalities and crashes in our state, the new DSP Highway Safety Unit enables us to devote full-time resources to proactively address traffic safety priorities. This dedicated unit will be a visible presence on our highways and instrumental in preventing crashes, minimizing injuries, and saving lives,” said Secretary of Safety and Homeland Security Nathaniel McQueen, Jr.”

Secretary of Transportation Nicole Majeski commented, “Unsafe driving has become far too commonplace on our roads, especially our highways. Over the past year, new safety legislation has been passed and we’ve launched the Be DelAWARE safety campaign in an effort to make our roads safer for all users. The new Highway Safety Unit sends a strong message to everyone driving on our roads that safety should be everyone’s priority and DelDOT is pleased to support this collaborative effort with DSHS and DSP.”

The HSU will consist of an eleven-person unit dedicated to statewide traffic enforcement, primarily focusing on designated “High Intensity” roadways. These roadways include:

• Interstate 95 (from the Maryland line to the Pennsylvania line)
• Interstate 495 (from the I-95 junction south of Wilmington northbound to the I-95 merge just south of the Pennsylvania line)
• Interstate 295 (from I-95 to the Delaware Memorial Bridge)
• State Route 1 (entirety)
• Other highways identified by the Superintendent of the Delaware State Police or their designee in coordination with DelDOT and the Office of Highway Safety based on factors such as speed, aggressive driving complaints, crash data, and DUI incidents.

“The HSU is a proactive initiative to combat traffic safety challenges in Delaware. We are committed to deploying our resources strategically to address areas of concern and promote safer driving behaviors,” said Colonel Melissa Zebley, Superintendent of the Delaware State Police. The DSP is excited to collaborate with partnering agencies and the community to achieve the shared goal of making the roadways safer for everyone.”

The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred last night on Maryland Avenue in Wilmington.

On May 13, 2024, at approximately 10:15 p.m., troopers responded to a report of a robbery that occurred on Maryland Avenue in the area of South Broom Street in Wilmington. The preliminary investigation revealed that an unknown black male suspect approached the victim as he was walking on Maryland Avenue. The suspect proceeded to steal the victim’s backpack while pointing an unknown object at him that the victim believed may have been a handgun. After the victim complied, the suspect fled on foot in an unknown direction with the victim’s property.

The suspect is described as a black male. Surveillance video and images of the suspect are not available.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit is still investigating this. Detectives are asking anyone with information about this case to contact Detective R. Strecker by calling (302) 365-8413. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need 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 at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.

The Delaware State Police are investigating an attempted armed robbery that occurred yesterday afternoon in the parking lot of a New Castle area Bowlerama.

On May 13, 2024, at approximately 5:20 p.m., troopers responded to a report of an attempted armed robbery in the parking lot of the Bowlerama located at 3031 New Castle Avenue in New Castle. The preliminary investigation revealed an unknown suspect approached a Bowlerama employee who was walking through the parking lot toward the entrance of the business with a bag containing business property. The suspect demanded the employee give him the bag while pointing a handgun at him. The employee complied, however, the suspect dropped the bag as he fled. The suspect then returned to the passenger seat of the unknown sedan he arrived in and fled toward New Castle Avenue.

The suspect is described as black male wearing dark-colored clothing. There is no description available for the suspect vehicle or its driver. Surveillance video and images of the suspect and suspect vehicle are not available.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information about this case to contact Detective J. Dempsey by calling (302) 365-8472. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need 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 at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.

Delaware State Police have arrested 33-year-old Joshua Witty of Lincoln, Delaware, following a traffic stop Sunday morning, resulting in multiple charges related to drugs and weapons possession.

On May 12, 2024, at approximately 11:09 a.m., a Delaware State Trooper observed a Dodge Charger speeding southbound on Coastal Highway near Eagles Crest Road. Upon initiating a traffic stop, the trooper detected the odor of marijuana coming from the Dodge. When the trooper approached the driver, later identified as Joshua Witty, smoke was observed emitting from the center armrest, and traces of marijuana were visible on Witty’s clothing. He exited the vehicle at the request of the trooper. However, upon the trooper’s engagement, Witty attempted to evade arrest by fleeing back to his vehicle. The trooper was able to apprehend Witty and place him under arrest successfully.

A subsequent search of Witty and his vehicle revealed a loaded 9mm handgun, a loaded .45mm handgun, approximately $706 in suspected drug proceeds, and various drug paraphernalia. Additionally, the following suspected drugs were located: approximately 863 bags (6 grams) of heroin, approximately 3 Levorphanol Tartrates, approximately 25 grams of crack, approximately 54 grams of cocaine, and approximately 1.6 grams of methamphetamine.

Witty was transported to Troop 7, where he was charged with the following crimes:

• Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)- 2 counts
• Possession of a Controlled Substance Tier 3 Quantity (Felony)- 3 counts
• Possession with Intent to Deliver Controlled Substance Tier 3 (Felony)- 3 counts
• Possession of a Deadly Weapon by a Person who Possesses a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
• Possession with Intent to Deliver Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Possession of a Deadly Weapon by Person Prohibited (Felony)
• Resisting Arrest
• Possession of a Controlled Substance- 2 counts
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia- 2 counts
• Traffic Offenses

Witty was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $171,502 cash bond.

Delaware State Police arrested 44-year-old Augustine Haymond of Smyrna, Delaware for felony shoplifting and related charges last night.

On May 13, 2024, at approximately 7:21 p.m., troopers responded to Lowe’s, located at 20364 Plantations Road in Lewes, for a shoplifting. Before troopers arrived, they were told that a man was in the store stealing merchandise and left on foot. Store employees gave a description of the suspect and troopers found him at the bus stop near the store and arrested him. The suspect was identified as Augustine Haymond.

A search of Haymond and his property led to the discovery of stolen merchandise, a small amount of methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia. Through further investigation, troopers learned that Haymond had stolen the merchandise on display by cutting the security cable. After a computer check, it was learned that Haymond was wanted for shoplifting, in a similar manner, from Lowe’s on Hessler Boulevard in New Castle.

Haymond was taken to Troop 7, charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and released on an $11,500 unsecured bond.

• Possession of Shoplifters Tools (Felony) – 2 counts
• Non-Compliance with Conditions of Bond (Felony) – 3 counts
• Theft – Organized Retail Crime
• Shoplifting under $1,500
• Criminal Trespass 2nd Degree
• Possession of a Controlled Substance
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – 2 counts
• Criminal Mischief under $1,000 – 2 counts

The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery at a Bear area AT&T retailer that occurred on Sunday afternoon.

On May 12, 2024, at approximately 5:57 p.m., troopers responded to a report of an armed robbery at the AT&T/Prime Communications located at 1839 Pulaski Highway in Bear. The preliminary investigation revealed two unknown male suspects entered the business and confronted an employee with a knife while demanding access to the safe. The employee complied, and the suspects stole a large quantity of electronic merchandise. The suspects then fled westbound on Pulaski Highway in a black sedan.

The suspects are described as black males wearing dark-colored clothing and masks covering their faces. There is no further description available for the black sedan. Surveillance video and images of the suspects and suspect vehicle are not available.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information about this case to contact Detective D. Patterson by calling (302) 365-8404. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need 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 at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.

The Delaware State Police has identified 27-year-old Edwin Baawa of Newark, Delaware, as the man who died from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred in Newark on May 11, 2024.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Sergeant J. Jefferson by calling (302) 365-8484. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need 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 at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.

Delaware State Police have arrested 51-year-old Thomas Milligan of Frankford, for 4th offense DUI and related charges following a crash that injured two men last night in Frankford.

On May 11, 2024, at approximately 8:47 p.m., a Subaru Outback was driving northbound on Dupont Boulevard in the left lane south of Frankford Avenue. At the same time, a Mazda Protégé was backing out of a private driveway on the 34000 block of Dupont Boulevard. As a result, the front of the Subaru hit the back of the Mazda. After the crash, the Subaru left the scene but was located a short time later, unoccupied. Troopers searched the area and found the driver, identified a Thomas Milligan. When troopers spoke Milligan, he showed sign of impairment and was arrested. Milligan was not injured in the crash.

The occupants of the Mazda, a 19-year-old man from Frankford, was taken to an area hospital for minor injuries and released. A 30-year-old man from Frankford was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries.

Milligan was arrested and taken to Troop 4, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $4,850 cash bond.

• 4^th Offense DUI (Felony)
• Leaving the Scene of a Collision Resulting in Injury
• Failure to Report a Collision Resulting in Injury
• Failure to Provide Information at a Collision Scene
• Failure to Have Insurance Identification in Possession
• Failure to Have Registration Card in Possession

Dupont Boulevard northbound was closed for approximately three hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

Delaware State Police Troop 4 continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Corporal/1 K. Taylor by calling (302) 856-5850. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need 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 at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.

Delaware State Police arrested 60-year-old Victor Tusso of Clayton, Delaware, for 6th offense felony DUI Saturday afternoon.

On May 11, 2024, at approximately 3:03 p.m., a trooper responded to a Ford Taurus that had crashed into a mailbox and a fence on the 700 block of Wheatley’s Pond Road near Clayton. When the trooper arrived, he spoke to the driver, identified as Victor Tusso, He showed signs of impairment, and the trooper administered Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. After the tests, Tusso was arrested for driving under the influence and a computer check showed that he had five prior DUI-related convictions. During a search of Tusso and his car, the trooper found a small amount of crack cocaine and drug paraphernalia. Tusso was not hurt in the crash.

Tusso was taken to Troop 9, where he was charged with the below crimes, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $6,450 secured bond.

• 6^th Offense DUI (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Driving Off of the Roadway

Delaware State Police Detectives have arrested 18-year-old Lewis M. Cameron of Hyattsville, Maryland, for attempted murder on Friday.

On October 8, 2023, at approximately 6:01 p.m., troopers responded to a residence located on the 31000 block of Maple Court in Lewes for a report of a shooting. When troopers arrived on scene, they located a 29-year-old man from Millsboro in front of the residence with multiple gunshot wounds. Through investigative means, detectives identified Lewis M. Cameron as the suspect in the shooting.

On May 10, 2024, Cameron was extradited to Delaware from Maryland. He was taken to Troop 5, where he was charged with the following crimes:

• Attempted 1st Degree Murder (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)

Cameron was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $1,209,100 cash bond.

The Homicide Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact Detective M. Csapo by calling 302-741-2729. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need 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 at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.