*Traffic Advisory*- State Police Conducting Death Investigation-Clayton

Clayton- The Delaware State Police are currently conducting a death investigation after a suspicious vehicle was reported.

The investigation began on June 12, 2019 at approximately 9:38 a.m., when Troopers were dispatched to the 3600 block of Sudlersville Road for a suspicious vehicle in the middle of a yard, surrounded by tall grass in a rural area.

Further investigation revealed a deceased victim and hazardous material inside the vehicle.

Multiple agencies, including DSP, DelDOT, DNREC, the Leipsic Fire Department, Hartly Fire Department, Little Creek Fire Department and EMS are currently on scene.

The investigation is in its early stages and remains active and ongoing. Sudlersville Road between Owls Nest Road and Downs Chapel Road is closed at this time.  No foul play and nothing suspicious at this time.

Please contact DNREC at 302-739-9902 for inquiries regarding the hazardous material.

For updated traffic conditions and road closure information log on to: http://www.deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/index.shtml#advisories.

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: 061219 1256

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47th Annual Camp Barnes Benefit Stock Car Race

Delaware International Speedway is located at 37854 Sussex Highway (US 13 southbound), just north of the Delaware/Maryland line.

This year’s event will feature competitors throughout the Northeast Dirt Motorsports areas.  Drivers will compete for prize money over $35,000.  Big Block-Small Block Modifieds, Super Late Models, RUSH Crate Late Models, Crate 602 Sportsman, Little Lincoln and Super Trucks will compete in over 100 laps of featured racing in their respective classes.

Delaware State Police Mounted Patrol Unit.

Tickets to the event are available at the speedway’s ticket booth the night of the event. Spectator’s tickets are $20 and pit tickets are $35.  Children under 10 accompanied by parent or guardian are admitted free to spectator seating.

Camp Barnes originally opened in 1948 and was named in recognition of Colonel Herbert Barnes. The camp is located next to the Assawoman Wildlife Area on Miller Creek near Bethany Beach. For six weeks in the summer, each week, 100 children ages 10-13 attend Camp Barnes with no financial burden on their parents.  They participate in outdoor activities and are taught leadership and teamwork skills.

For additional information, please call Detective Jeff Hudson at 302-752-3838 or jeff.hudson@delaware.gov.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 061119 1302

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Troopers Investigating Convenience Store Robbery-Dover

Dover (19901)- The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that took place at a convenience store last evening.

The incident occurred on June 10, 2019 at approximately 10:49 p.m., when Troopers were dispatched to the Shore Stop located at 2636 S. State Street, Dover for a report of a robbery.  Upon arrival, Troopers met with the store clerk who advised that an unknown suspect had entered the business armed with a knife.  The suspect proceeded to jump on the counter demanding money.  The store clerk complied with the suspect’s demands and turned over an undisclosed amount of cash prior to the suspect fleeing the scene on foot towards Rising Sun Road.  The store clerk was not injured as a result of this incident.

The suspect was described as a male with a dark covering over his face and a large knife.

No surveillance images are available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Troop 3, Major Crimes Unit, Detective Weinstein 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@state.de.us.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released:061119 1202

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Troopers Investigating Serious Pedestrian Crash-Wilmington

Wilmington (19810)- The Delaware State Police are currently investigating a serious crash involving a pedestrian that occurred last evening.

The incident occurred on June 9, 2019 at approximately 9:39 p.m., when a pedestrian was crossing the westbound lanes of Nammans Road from the F&N Shopping Center located at 2094 Naamans Road.  A 2007 Chevrolet Express Van was exiting the shopping center and in the process of making a left turn onto westbound Nammans Road.  The operator of the van failed to observe the pedestrian walking in the roadway and as a result the pedestrian was struck.

The operator of the van, a 47-year-old male from Wilmington was properly restrained and not injured.  He was issued a traffic citation for Failure to have Required Insurance and Operating an Unregistered Motor Vehicle.

The pedestrian, a 43-year-old male from Wilmington was not carrying any type of light and was also not utilizing a marked pedestrian crosswalk.  He was transported to the Christiana Hospital in serious condition.  He was issued a traffic citation for Failure to Carry a Light on a Public Roadway and Pedestrian Crossing at any Place Except a Marked Crosswalk.

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 Melissa Jaffe

Released:061019 0938

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*Update Name Released* Troopers Investigating Fatal Crash-Smyrna

Smyrna-  The Delaware State Police have identified the name of the passenger who was killed in a vehicle crash on June 6, 2019 on Wheatley’s Pond Road (SR 300), Smyrna as 16-year-old Christaphersamere R. Moore of Clayton, DE.

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

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2019/06/07/troopers-investigating-fatal-crash-smyrna-3/

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 Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 060819 0802

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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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Released: 060719 2054

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Troopers Investigating Convenience Store Robbery – New Castle

New Castle (19720)-  The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that took place at a convenience store this morning.

The incident occurred on June 7, 2019 at approximately 9:00 a.m., when Troopers were dispatched to the Shell convenience store located at 299 Christiana Road, New Castle, in reference to a robbery that had just occurred.  Upon arrival, Troopers made contact with the store clerk who advised that a male suspect had entered the business and proceeded to walk behind the counter.  The suspect approached the cash register and ordered the clerk to open it.  The clerk complied with the suspects demands and turned over an undisclosed amount of cash prior to the suspect fleeing the scene.

The suspect was described as a black male wearing all dark clothing.

No surveillance images are available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective B. McDerby of the Troop 2 Robbery Unit by calling 302-365-8436.  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 Melissa Jaffe

Released:060719 2039

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*Traffic Advisory* Overturned Tractor Trailer Causes Lane Closures on I95-Newark

Newark (19713)- The Delaware State Police are currently on scene of a crash that occurred at approximately 3:37 p.m., involving an overturned Tractor Trailer with heavy debris in the roadway.

I95 southbound, south of Churchmans Road currently only has the shoulder lane open to allow traffic to pass.

Motorists will experience delays in the area and are advised to seek alternate routes of travel.

For updated traffic conditions and road closure information log on to: 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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released:060719 1620

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Troopers Investigating Fatal Crash-Smyrna

Smyrna– The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that occurred last evening.

The incident occurred on June 6, 2019 at approximately 7:10 p.m., when a Dodge Ram 2500 was traveling westbound on Wheatley’s Pond Road (SR 300) towards the intersection of Mt. Friendship Road.  A Nissan Altima was stopped/slowing to a stop, facing westbound on Wheatley’s Pond Road preparing to make a left turn onto Mt. Friendship Road.  The operator of the Dodge Ram failed to properly perceive the Altima preparing to make the left turn and collided with same.

The operator of the Dodge Ram, a 24-year-old male from Marydel, MD was properly restrained.  He was transported to the Bayhealth Kent General Hospital where he was treated and released.

The operator of the Altima, a 19-year-old male from Clayton, DE was properly restrained.  He and his front seat passenger, an 18-year-old male from Smyrna, who was also properly restrained, were transported to the Bayhealth Kent General Hospital where they were treated and released.

There were three rear seat passengers in the Altima who were properly retrained.  The left rear seat passenger, a 17-year-old male from Smyrna, sustained serious injuries and was transported to the Bayhealth Kent General Hospital and later transported to the Christiana Hospital.  The middle rear seat passenger, a 15-year-old male from Smyrna, sustained serious injuries and was transported to the Christiana Hospital.

The right rear seat passenger, a 16-year-old male from Clayton, DE sustained serious injuries and was transported to the Bayhealth Kent General Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.  His name is being withheld pending the notification of next of kin.

Wheatley’s Pond Road at Mt. Friendship Road was closed for approximately 6 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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released:060719 0756

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Troopers Investigating Gas Station Robbery – New Castle

New Castle – The Delaware State Police are investigating the robbery of a New Castle area gas station that occurred Wednesday night.

The incident occurred at approximately 9:46 p.m., Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at the Exxon gas station, located at 261 S. DuPont Pkwy., New Castle. A masked suspect approached a male employee behind the sales counter and ordered him to open the register, while implying that he had a weapon in his waistband. The employee complied with the demand and opened the register at which time the suspect removed an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect was last seen fleeing on foot towards Rt. 40. The employee was not injured as a result of the incident.

The suspect was described as a black male, 25-30 years of age, 5’7”-6’00” tall, 145-80 lbs. and was wearing all dark clothing to include a covering over his face.

No surveillance images are available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident are asked to contact the 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 Michael Austin

Released:060619 1510

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