Dover – The Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit (S.O.A.R) is currently looking for the following wanted sex offenders after they 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/

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 052519 0830

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Wilmington (19803) – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcycle that occurred late Friday night.

The incident occurred at approximately 11:07 p.m., Friday, May 24, 2019 at the intersection of Concord Pike (U.S. 202) and Fairfax Blvd. A 2012 Kia Sedona operated by a 69 year old Holly Springs, NC man was turning left on to Fairfax Blvd. from southbound Concord Pike, with a solid green light. A 2005 Suzuki GSX, operated by a 25 year old Newark man, was traveling northbound on Concord Pike in the right lane, with a solid green light, reportedly at a high rate of speed. As the two vehicles proceeded through the intersection, the Suzuki struck the right side of the Kia.

Multiple witness accounts described the Suzuki as traveling with several other motorcycles that were being operated recklessly and driving at high rates of speed just prior to the collision occurring.

As a result of the collision the operator of the Suzuki was pronounced deceased at the scene. Impairment on his behalf is undetermined at this time.

The driver of the Kia was transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Impairment on his behalf is not being considered as a factor in the collision.

Northbound Concord Pike was closed for approximately 3 hours while the scene was investigated ad cleared.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Cpl. J. Aube of the Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit by calling 302-365-8483

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:052519 0810

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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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 052519 0802

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Dover- The Delaware State Police would like to wish everyone an enjoyable and safe Memorial Day Weekend, and as we kick-off the unofficial start of summer, lets not forget that this weekend and more specifically Monday, Memorial Day is a time to memorialize those members of our armed forces that made the ultimate sacrifice while preserving the freedom or our great nation. We also want to take time to thank those veterans who will be celebrating with us, as well as those brave men and women currently serving as members of our military.

The Delaware State Police will be out in full force patrolling the roadways this weekend to ensure that everyone is driving with due care and offering assistance to motorists in need. Troopers intend to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injury crashes on our highways during this “official” start of the summer season, and will be focusing on distracted driving, motorists not wearing seat belts, unrestrained children in vehicles, and any aggressive driving behaviors such as speeding, following too close, and especially, driving under the influence.

By following these easy steps, a driver can enjoy a safe holiday weekend travel without jeopardizing their life or the lives of others who may be on the road:

• Ensure all occupants are properly restrained
• Plan a safe way home before the festivities begin
• Before drinking, please designate a sober driver and give that person your keys
• If you’re impaired, use a taxi, call a sober friend or family member, or use public transportation so you are sure to get home safely
• If you see a drunk or aggressive driver on the road, immediately contact 911 as soon as safely possible.
• If you know someone who is about to drive while impaired, take their keys and help them make other arrangements to get to where they are going safely.

If you plan on proudly displaying the flag of our great nation on Memorial Day please follow the below protocol, courtesy of U.S. Flag.org

http://www.usflag.org/flagetiquette.html

 On Memorial Day the flag is displayed at half staff until noon and at full staff from noon until sunset. To place the flag at half staff, hoist it to the peak for an instant and lower it to a position half way between the top and bottom of the staff. The flag is to be raised again to the peak for a moment before it is lowered.

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Released: 052419 1800

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Selbyville, DE- The Delaware State Police are seeking the public’s help in locating 47-year-old Javier Guzman of Millsboro after he fled from a Trooper while in custody at the Selbyville Police Department this morning.

The incident occurred at approximately 9:30 a.m. today, May 24, 2019, while Guzman was being detained by Troopers at the Selbyville Police Department located at 68 Church Street, Selbyville, DE for a Felony DUI investigation.  After being handcuffed, Guzman was able to free himself and then fled from the building on foot.

Guzman is described as a white male, 5’09” tall, 170 lbs., and bald with a tattoo on his head (2014 Mugshot attached).  He was last seen wearing a maroon shirt over a white t-shirt.  He may possibly be associated with a white, 2005 GMC Envoy with DE registration PC33628, with Oceanside Cleaning on the side of the vehicle.

If anyone has any information on the whereabouts of Javier Guzman they are asked to call 9-1-1 immediately and/or Troop 4 at 302-856-5850. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 052419 1046

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Wilmington – The Delaware State Police are investigating a serious crash involving a pedestrian that occurred late Thursday night, on I-95 in the area of Concord Pike.

The crash occurred at approximately 10:08 p.m., Thursday, May 23, 2019 on northbound I-95 approximately .5 miles north of Concord Pike. A 2006 Buick Lacrosse, operated by a 33 year old Wilmington man was initially traveling northbound on I-95 in the right lane. For an undetermined reason the Buick failed to remain in the lane of travel and entered into a construction zone where the right side of the vehicle struck a concrete barrier. As a result of impacting the barrier, the vehicle sustained a flat tire which caused it to become disabled, partially in the center grass median and partially in the left lane of travel. After becoming disabled both the driver and a 28 year old female passenger exited the vehicle. The driver then entered into the lane of travel to inspect the damage at which time he was struck by a 2016 Toyota Camry, operated by a 45 year old Wilmington man that was traveling northbound in the left lane.

The pedestrian, who was wearing all dark, non-reflective clothing was transported to the Christiana Hospital in serious condition. The female was not injured.

The driver of the Toyota was also not injured. Neither impairment nor improper driving are being considered as factors on his behalf.

Northbound I-95 was closed between Concord Pike and Marsh Rd. for approximately 2.5 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Sgt. D. Alexander of the Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit by calling 302-365-8484.

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:052419 0815

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Millville-  The Delaware State Police have identified the name of the passenger who was killed in a vehicle crash on May 22, 2019 on Roxana Road (SR 17) north of Powell Farm Road as 81-year-old Sallie Anne Ziff of New Hope, PA.

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

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2019/05/23/troopers-investigating-fatal-crash-millville/

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: 052419 0802

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

The incident occurred on May 22, 2019 at approximately 8:05 p.m., when a 2018 Toyota Corolla was traveling northbound on Roxana Road (SR 17) north of Powell Farm Road and had stopped in the travel lane with the left turn signal activated waiting to turn left into a commercial business entrance. A 2013 GMC Acadia was traveling southbound on SR 17 approaching the Corolla. The operator of the Corolla proceeded to turn left into the path of the Acadia.   As a result, the front of the Acadia struck the right side of the Corolla for impact within the southbound lane.

The operator of the Corolla, a 57-year-old male of New Hope, PA was properly restrained and not injured in the collision. The front seat passenger, a 59-year-old female of Frankford, DE was properly restrained and not injured.  A rear seat passenger, a 78-year-old female of Philadelphia, PA was properly restrained.  She sustained serious injuries and was transported to the Beebe Medical Center and later transferred to the Christina Hospital.  A second rear seat passenger, an 81-year-old female of New Hope, PA was properly restrained and sustained serious injuries.  She was transported to the Beebe Medical Center where she was pronounced dead.  Her name is being withheld at this time pending the notification of next of kin.

The operator of the Acadia, a 28-year-old female of Selbyville, DE was properly restrained and not injured in the collision. A front seat passenger and two rear seat children passengers were also in the vehicle, properly restrained and did not sustain injuries as a result of the collision.

Roxana Road was closed for approximately 1.5 hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

The Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing their investigation into this incident.

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: 052319 0642

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New Castle County – The Delaware State Police are investigating a recent rash of vehicle break-ins that have taken place throughout New Castle County during the first half of May. These break-ins have taken place in the parking lots of retail locations as well as hotels/motels through the greater Newark and New Castle area.

While similar crime patterns have occurred in the past they typically involved unsecured vehicles or vehicles with valuables in plain view. However these most recent break-ins involve secured vehicles where the property was concealed out of plain view. The suspects are smashing windows and then rifling through the vehicle in the hopes of finding something of value.

Based on this mode of operation Troopers are encouraging everyone to remove all valuables from your vehicle whenever possible. Simply securing them in the glove-box, center console or under a seat does not ensure their security.

Outside of this most recent trend the Delaware State Police would like to still offer the  following basic tips to help prevent our area residents from being victimized:

1. Keep your doors to all of your vehicles locked at all times and windows shut.
2. Do not leave items of value in your vehicle. This includes purses, wallets, credit cards, electronics, check books, money, SS card, loose change, documents and paperwork with your personal information listed.
3. Store valuable tools inside your residence. If needed daily for work, create an easy system to load and unload daily, such as, using storage containers to transport.
4. Your glove box should remain locked, and should only store your registration and insurance cards.
5. Do not store your vehicle title in the glove box. Store it with other important documents inside your residence.
6. Do not leave items that are perceived as valuable in plain view, such as, a laptop case with no laptop.
7. Clear the vehicle of all clutter and personal items.
8. Do not keep a spare vehicle key hidden in the same vehicle. Do not store house keys or other keys in your vehicle.
9. If possible, keep your vehicle parked in a well-lit area that you can viewed from your residence.
10. If you have a surveillance security system, include your vehicles in the angle of your camera system.

If you observe a suspicious subject on your property, do not confront them, call 911 immediately. Also, be a good witness for your neighbor, as you would want them to do the same for you. Pay attention to what is going on in your neighborhood, and report suspicious activity.

If you believe you have information regarding any recent vehicle break-ins please contact the Detective B. Timmons of the Troop 2 Criminal Investigative Unit by calling 302-365-8434.

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: 052119 1400

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Lewes- The Delaware State Police are currently conducting a death investigation related to a boating accident that occurred yesterday afternoon.

The incident occurred on May 19, 2019, at approximately 3:49 p.m. when units were dispatched to the Angola Beach Marina located within the Angola Beach Mobile Home Park, Lewes, in reference to a death investigation related to a boating accident.

The investigation revealed that at approximately 10:00 a.m., two friends were traveling in a 16’ aluminum Jon boat.  While traveling in the Bay, returning from the area of the Inlet, their 16’ boat was capsized by the suspected combination of choppy seas and wake from two passing boats.  As a result, the two passengers were ejected from the boat into the Bay.  They were both able to obtain life vest and hold on to the partially submerged vessel.

It was reported that after being in the water for some time, one of the passengers lost consciousness for unknown reasons.  A passing boat observed the two in distress and was able to transport them to the Angola Beach Marina.

The victim, a 73-year-old male from Laurel was pronounced deceased at the scene.  His name is being withheld pending the notification of next of kin and extended family.  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.

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: 052019 1306

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