Milton-The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a single vehicle fatal crash that occurred earlier this morning.

The incident occurred on July 29, 2019 at approximately 12:40 a.m., when a 2017 Chevrolet Impala was traveling eastbound on Chestnut Street at an extremely high rate of speed approaching the intersection of Church Street within the town limits of Milton. The speed limit in this area is 25 MPH. The Impala exited the roadway and struck a large standing tree in the front yard of a residence.  The driver of the Impala was ejected from the vehicle prior to the impact with the tree.

The driver, a 48-year-old male from Hamburg, NJ was not properly restrained and pronounced deceased at the scene.  His name is being withheld at this time pending the notification of next of kin.

Debris from the vehicle struck the occupied residence.  There were no injuries to any occupants in the residence.

Chestnut Street was closed for approximately three hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

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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New Castle, Delaware – Delaware State Police are currently investigating a strong-arm robbery of two victims which occurred in the parking lot of a local area convenience store.

The preliminary investigation has determined the incident occurred at approximately 11:40 p.m. on Thursday, July 25, 2019, as troopers responded to a robbery complaint at the Wawa convenience store parking lot located at 4000 North DuPont Highway, New Castle. The investigation determined that two juveniles were walking to the Wawa when they crossed Route 13 and made contact with the occupants of a vehicle traveling on RT 13.  The driver yelled at the victims for being in the road and then turned into the parking lot of the Wawa. The black female front seat passenger exited the vehicle and confronted one of the victims. The suspect poked the victim’s face and then attempted to take goggles off of the victim but she held onto them. The same suspect then confronted the other victim and took a set of Air Pods from his ears. At the same time, a black male suspect exited the vehicle and approached them and demanded the case for the Air Pods. The victim declined to hand them over and the suspect tripped him and he fell to the ground. The suspect rummaged through his pockets and ultimately took the Air Pods case and a cell phone from him. The male suspect then punched the victim for refusing to give him the passcode to the cell phone. The suspects fled in a red vehicle driving north on North DuPont Highway. No victims reported injuries.

There appeared to be five people in the car. The driver was described as an obese black female that appeared to be in her early 20’s. Only a female in the front passenger seat and a male exited the vehicle. The female who exited the vehicle was described as a black female that was approximately 5’00” feet tall about 19 years old with her hair pulled back wearing a white shirt. The male suspect was described as a black male that appeared to be 15-16 years old approximately 5’05” tall with a thin build and short hair.

No video surveillance photos are available at this time.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact the Robbery Unit at Troop 2 at 302-365-8566. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or 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: 072819 2336

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Claymont, Delaware – The Delaware State Police are investigating a serious crash involving a motorcycle that took place on (U.S. 13) Philadelphia Pike north of Myrtle Avenue this afternoon.

The incident occurred at approximately 4:16 p.m., Sunday, July 28, 2019, on Philadelphia Pike northbound north of Myrtle Avenue, Claymont.  A 2005 Mercury Marquis, operated by a 77-year-old male of New Castle, was traveling southbound on Philadelphia Pike in the left lane north of Myrtle Avenue. The Marquis began to make a left turn across the northbound lanes of Philadelphia Pike into the parking lot of the Exxon at 3700 Philadelphia Pike. A 2016 Yamaha Sport motorcycle, operated by a 30-year-old male of Claymont, was traveling northbound on Philadelphia Pike in the right lane just north of Myrtle Avenue. The motorcycle struck the right front passenger side door of the Marquis. The motorcycle operator was ejected.

The motorcycle operator was wearing a helmet and was removed from the scene by the Delaware State Police Aviation helicopter to the Christiana Hospital with serious injuries.

The driver of the Mercury was not injured in the crash and was cited for Vehicle Turning Left Must Yield Right of Way to Oncoming Traffic.

Philadelphia Pike was shut down in both directions for approximately 1.5 hours as 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@state.de.us.

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Released: 072819 2022

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Seaford, Delaware – The Delaware State Police have arrested two fugitives from Maryland who are wanted on criminal charges.

The investigation revealed on Saturday, July 27, 2019, at 9:53 p.m., the Wicomico County Sherriff’s Department attempted a traffic stop in Maryland. The suspect vehicle, a 2006 Saturn, failed to stop at command and fled from the police. The vehicle entered into Delmar, Delaware and the Delmar Police Department initiated a pursuit. Troopers responded to the area to assist in the pursuit and set up a perimeter on multiple county roadways to intercept the suspect vehicle. Troopers were prepared to utilize stop sticks on Baker Mill Road (CR 583)and Church Street (SR 20A). The suspect vehicle had turned from Fleetwood Pond Road (CR 484) right onto Baker Mill Road (CR 483). The suspect vehicle continued southbound on Baker Mill Road at a high rate of speed. The suspect vehicle ran over the stop sticks and the front and rear driver’s side tires were deflated as a result. The suspects continued to drive the vehicle to avoid apprehension and eventually ran through two stop signs on Baker Mill Road and Church Street. The vehicle continued westbound on SR 20 and crashed into a residence on Concord Road east of Haven Drive, a short distance down the road. There was no intrusion into the unoccupied residence at the time of the collision. Upon arrival, to the crash scene, the driver and front passenger were still sitting in the vehicle. The suspect vehicle had struck a series of fences and then the corner of a residence. The vehicle contained possible stolen property from a department store in Salisbury, Maryland. Both suspects were transported the Nanticoke Memorial Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The driver, Jaimere L. Wayman, 24 of Dover, and the passenger William Brown, 19 of Harrington, were charged with Fugitive from another State with the driver cited with multiple traffic charges. They were committed to the Delaware Department of Correction.

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Released: 072819 1911

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Laurel, Delaware –  The Delaware State Police have arrested a Laurel man after he was involved in a single-vehicle crash.

The incident occurred on Friday, July 26, 2019, at approximately 6:50 p.m., when troopers were dispatched to Hitch Pond Road near Shiloh Church Road, Laurel for a white Ford F-150 that crashed into a ditch. Upon arrival, troopers made contact with the driver, 61-year-old, William D. Smith Sr., and an odor of alcohol was detected which led to a DUI investigation.  A computer check revealed that Smith had two previous DUI convictions. The investigation revealed Smith was traveling too fast for the turn and lost control of his vehicle striking the ditch.

William D. Smith Sr. was charged with 3rd Offense Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol, Failure to Have Insurance and Driving a Vehicle at an Unreasonable or Imprudent Speed. He was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court and released on a $2,100.00 unsecured bond.

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 the Director of Public Information, Sergeant Richard Bratz

Released: 072719 1651

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Rehoboth Beach, Delaware – The Delaware State Police are investigating a serious crash involving a motorcycle that took place on Plantation Road (SR 1D) northwest of Rehoboth Beach last evening.

The incident occurred at approximately 5:26 p.m., Friday, July 26, 2019, on Plantation Road northwest of John J. Williams Highway. A 2015 Harley-Davidson FLH motorcycle, operated by a 54-year-old male with a 58-year-old female passenger, was traveling southbound on the shoulder of (SR 1D) during heavy traffic at a high rate of speed. A 2018 Toyota Highlander, operated by a 54-year-old male of Maryland, was turning left at a residence at the same time the motorcycle was traveling on the shoulder and both collided. The motorcycle driver and the passenger were ejected. The operator of the Toyota Highlander stopped at the scene.

The motorcycle driver, Robert Willoughby, 54 of Smyrna, and his passenger sustained serious injuries and were removed from the scene by EMS. Both were transported to the Beebe Hospital and later transported to the Christiana Hospital. The pending charges include Passing on the Right, Vehicular Assault 2nd Degree and Driving Under the Influence.

The driver of the Toyota Highlander was not injured in the crash.

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 the Director of Public Information, Sergeant Richard Bratz

Released: 072719 1135

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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 offender after he 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:072619 2250

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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: 072619 2235

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Wilmington, Delaware – The Delaware State Police are currently conducting a death investigation that began on Tuesday morning at approximately 8:58 a.m., on July 23, 2019, after a body was recovered from the Brandywine River in the area of the Church Street Bridge in the City of Wilmington, Delaware.  The victim has been identified as Susan M. Ledyard, 50 of Wilmington, Delaware.

This is an active and ongoing investigation and is in its early stages with further information being released as it becomes available.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Amy Lloyd of Troop 2 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://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

Presented by the Director of Public Information, Sergeant Richard Bratz

Released: 072519 1830

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Newport, Delaware – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit investigated a crash involving a pedestrian that took place in February.

The incident occurred at approximately 3:37 p.m., Sunday, February 17, 2019, on Newport Pike northeast of Latimer Street. A 2013 Hyundai Elantra, operated by an 81-year-old male of Newark, was traveling eastbound in the right lane of East Newport Pike (DE 4).  The vehicle came to a complete stop at the intersection of Latimer Street and Larch Avenue. When the light turned green, the Hyundai Elantra continued through the intersection traveling eastbound on DE/4. The pedestrian entered the roadway to cross the street from an unknown direction, not in the crosswalk. The pedestrian walked in front of the vehicle and was struck.

The pedestrian, John F. Lynch Jr. 73 of Wilmington, was transported from the scene by EMS to the Christiana Hospital. He later succumbed to his injuries on March 15, 2019.

The operator of the Elantra was properly restrained and did not sustain any injuries. Impairment on his behalf was not a factor in the crash.

DE Rt. 4 eastbound was closed for approximately 1.5 hours while the scene 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 the Director of Public Information, Sergeant Richard Bratz

Released: 072519 1520

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