Troopers Investigating Knifepoint Robbery – New Castle

New Castle (19720) – The Delaware State Police are investigating the knifepoint robbery of a Christiana Rd. food trailer that occurred Monday night.

The incident occurred at approximately 8:06 p.m., Monday, August 5, 2019 at the Rivera Taco Express food trailer, located at 243 Christiana Rd., New Castle. A male suspect with his face concealed and brandishing a knife, approached a 35 year old female employee as she was standing outside the trailer. The suspect pointed the knife at the employee and ordered back into the trailer where there was a second female employee. Once inside the trailer the victims were ordered to fill a bag with money. The victim’s complied with the demand and then returned the bag to the suspect, who fled on foot towards the Georgetown Manor Apartment complex. The victims were not injured as a result of the incident.

The suspect was described as a white male, 5’5”-5’7”, thin build, wearing a light colored shirt, dark pants and a cloth concealing his face.

No surveillance images are available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Troop 2 Robbery Unit by calling 302-365-8566.

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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:080619 1700

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Troopers Attempting to Locate Burglary Suspect – Dover

Dover – The Delaware State Police are attempting to locate 50 year old, Terry Jones, of Georgetown, who is wanted in connection with multiple burglaries that have taken place in the Dover/Felton area during the months of May and June 2019.

Through a variety of investigative leads and measures detectives were able to positively link Jones to a burglary that occurred on May 23, at American Rides, located at 3985 DuPont Hwy. Dover, as well as a second burglary that occurred on June 9, at Sunrise Auto Sales, located at 8864 DuPont Hwy., in Felton.

Warrants are currently on file at Troop 3 charging Jones with the following:

  • Burglary 3rd Degree (2 counts)
  • Possession of Burglary Tools (2 counts)
  • Wearing a Disguise during the Commission of a Felony
  • Theft of a Motor Vehicle
  • Attempted Theft of a Motor Vehicle
  • Criminal Mischief (2 counts)

In addition to the Troop 3 warrants, Jones is also wanted out of Troop 9 for Receiving Stolen Property and Dover P.D. for multiple burglary related charges.

Anyone with information regarding Jones’ whereabouts are asked to contact Detective B. Beck at Troop 3 by calling 302-698-8527 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

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:080619 1430

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*UPDATE #2-Reward Offered* Bank Robbery Suspect Identified-Still at Large

Wilmington – Wells Fargo Bank is offering a cash reward of up to $1000.00 for information that leads to the arrest and successful prosecution of 39 year old Michael J. Wheeler, of Wilmington, who is responsible for three bank robberies that occurred between August 2-5, 2019, one of which was at the Wells Fargo branch, located at 814 Philadelphia Pike in Wilmington.

This an active and ongoing joint investigation between the F.B.I, Delaware State Police and Middletown Police Department.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Wheeler are asked to contact the Troop 2 Robbery UNit by calling 302-365-8566 or by calling 911.

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Click on the following links to view related releases:

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2019/08/05/update-bank-robbery-suspect-identified-still-at-large/

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2019/08/05/troopers-investigating-bank-robbery-north-wilmington/

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2019/08/05/update-suspect-photos-released-troopers-investigating-bank-robbery-felton/

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2019/08/03/troopers-investigating-bank-robbery-felton/

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:080619 1300

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*UPDATE* Bank Robbery Suspect Identified-Still at Large

A joint investigation involving the F.B.I., Delaware State Police and Middletown Police Department has resulted in the positive identification of 39 year old Michael J. Wheeler, of Wilmington, as the suspect responsible for committing three bank robberies over the course of the last four days.

Through a variety of investigative leads and measures detectives were able to positively link Wheeler to the below listed bank robberies:

  • August 2, 2019, WSFS, 105 Irish Hill Rd., Felton (DSP investigation)
  • August 5, 2019, M&T Bank, 399 E. Main St., Middletown (MPD investigation)
  • August 5, 2019, Wells Fargo, 814 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington (DSP investigation)

Warrants are currently on file charging Wheeler with one count each of Robbery 1st Degree and Wearing a Disguise during the Commission of a Felony as well as two counts of Robbery 2nd Degree.

Anyone with information regarding Wheeler’s whereabouts are asked to contact the Troop 2 Robbery Unit by calling 302-365-8566 or by calling 911.

http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com

Click on the following links to view related releases:

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2019/08/05/troopers-investigating-bank-robbery-north-wilmington/

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2019/08/05/update-suspect-photos-released-troopers-investigating-bank-robbery-felton/

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2019/08/03/troopers-investigating-bank-robbery-felton/

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:080519 2055

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Troopers Investigating Bank Robbery – North Wilmington

– The Delaware State Police are investigating the robbery of a north Wilmington Wells Fargo Bank that occurred just after noon today.

The incident occurred at approximately 12:22 p.m., Monday, August 5, 2019 at the Wells Fargo Bank, located at 814 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington, when a male suspect approached a teller and produced a note demanding cash. The teller complied with the demand and turned over an undisclosed amount of money to the suspect, who was last seen fleeing on foot, northbound on Philadelphia Pike. The teller was not injured as a result of the incident.

No surveillance images are available at this time.

Detectives from the Delaware State Police and the Middletown Police Department are continuing to work in conjunction with the F.B.I. on this active and ongoing investigation.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Troop 2 Robbery Unit by calling 302-365-8566.

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:080519 1710

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*UPDATE-Suspect Photos Released* Troopers Investigating Bank Robbery – Felton

Felton – The Delaware State Police are continuing to investigate the robbery of the WSFS bank, located at 105 Irish Hill Rd. in Felton that occurred at approximately 4:48 p.m., Friday August 2, 2019, and are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect.

The pictured suspect approached a teller and produced a note demanding cash while gesturing to his waistband, implying that he had a weapon. The teller complied with the demand and turned over an undisclosed amount of cash to the suspect who then fled on foot southbound on Canterbury Rd. The teller was not injured as a result of the incident.

Click on the following link to view the original release:

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2019/08/03/troopers-investigating-bank-robbery-felton/

Anyone with information regarding the identity or whereabouts of the pictured suspect is asked to contact Detective. J. Buzzuro at Troop 3 by calling 302-698-8502.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:080519 1415

*UPDATE – Victim Succumbs to Injuries* Troopers Investigating Serious Crash – Greenwood

Greenwood, Delaware – The Delaware State Police have identified Kathryn E. West, 31 of Seaford, as an employee of the Bay to the Beach Builders that was struck in a collision that occurred at approximately 11:01 a.m. on Sunday, July 21, 2019, on East Market Street, SR 16 and Sussex Highway (U.S. 13) Greenwood, Delaware.

Kathryn West was initially transported by ambulance to the Nanticoke Memorial Hospital with serious injuries. She was later air-lifted to the Christiana Hospital where she remained in critical condition until she succumbed to her injuries on Sunday, August 4, 2019.

Click on the following link to view the original release:

Troopers Investigating Serious Crash-Greenwood

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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Troopers Searching for Shooting Suspect – Dover

Dover – The Delaware State Police are attempting to locate 28 year old, Anthony P. Taylor of Dover, who is wanted in connection with a shooting that took place at a Dover area Royal Farms on Saturday afternoon.

The initial investigation has determined that at approximately 1:07 p.m., Saturday, August 3, 2019 Taylor was seated in the front passenger seat of a vehicle that was parked in the lot of the Royal Farms, located at 6 W. Lebanon Rd., Dover. While seated in the vehicle Taylor was approached at his door by a 33 year old male subject, who he had a history of altercations with. The male subject opened the door to the vehicle and a verbal altercation ensued between the two, during which the male punched Taylor. At this time Taylor produced a handgun and fired one round striking the male subject. After being shot the male subject fled to an awaiting vehicle, operated by an acquaintance, who then drove him to an area hospital, where he was treated for a single gunshot wound to his upper torso. After the shooting Taylor moved to the driver’s seat of the vehicle he was seated in and fled the area.

The investigation also determined that the 28 year old female who was originally the driver of the vehicle that Taylor was seated in, had exited the vehicle during the altercation in an attempt to intervene and sustained minor injuries as a result of being struck by debris created when the round was fired.

The vehicle Taylor fled the scene in has been recovered however he is still at large.

Warrants are currently on file charging Taylor with one count each of Assault 1st Degree, Possession of a Deadly Weapon during the Commission of a Felony, Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited and Reckless Endangering 1st Degree.

Taylor who is pictured in the above photo from 2017 , is described as being 5’10” tall and weighs approximately 160 lbs.

Anyone with information regarding Taylor’s whereabouts are asked to contact Detective R. Wright of the Troop 3 Major Crimes Unit at 302-698-8429 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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

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Homeless Sex Offender Notification

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: 080319 1015

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Troopers Investigating Bank Robbery – Felton

Felton – The Delaware State Police are investigating the robbery of a Felton area bank that occurred Friday afternoon.

The incident occurred at approximately 4:48 p.m., Friday August 2, 2019 at the WSFS Bank, located at 105 Irish Hill Rd., Felton. The suspect approached a teller and produced a note demanding cash while gesturing to his waistband, implying that he had a weapon. The teller complied with the demand and turned over an undisclosed amount of cash to the suspect who then fled on foot southbound on Canterbury Rd. The teller was not injured as a result of the incident.

The suspect was described as black male, wearing a red shirt and black pants. No weapon was displayed, only implied.

No surveillance images are available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective. J. Buzzuro at Troop 3 by calling 302-698-8502.

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:080319 0900

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