New Castle– The Delaware State Police have identified the name of the driver who was killed in a vehicle crash on May 18, 2019 on S. Dupont Highway (US RT 13)  just north of Federal School Lane, as 30-year-old Jonath K. Chapman of Newark. 

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

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2019/05/19/update-troopers-investigating-fatal-crash-new-castle-4/

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2019/05/18/traffic-advisory-troopers-investigating-fatal-crash-new-castle/

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Released: 052019 0802

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Magnolia- The Delaware State Police are currently investigating a shooting that occurred late last evening.

The incident occurred on May 19, 2019 at approximately 10:46 p.m., when Troopers were dispatched to the 500 block of Millchop Lane, Magnolia for a report of a shooting.  Upon arrival, Troopers located a 38-year-old male victim in the kitchen of the residence with an apparent gunshot wound.

Further investigation revealed that the bullet that had struck the victim appears to have entered the residence, penetrating the kitchen wall and cabinet.  Several bullet holes were also observed on the east side of the residence.

It was reported that an unknown dark colored vehicle was seen fleeing the area with three black male subjects.

The victim was transported by EMS to the hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries.  During this incident there were seven other family members inside the residence, all of whom did not sustain injuries.

This case continues to remain under investigation. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Troop 3, Major Crimes Unit, Detective Ford at (302)698-8569.  Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://delaware.crimestoppersweb.com

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New Castle- The Delaware State Police are investigating a shots fired incident that occurred yesterday at a motel.

The incident occurred on May 18, 2019 at approximately 6:15 p.m., when Troopers were dispatched to the Superlodge motel located at 1213 West Avenue, New Castle. Through further investigation is was determined that a resident of the motel, 29-year-old Leovardo Dominguez-Amezquita (no photo available) was highly intoxicated while displaying a handgun in the vicinity of adults and children.  Dominguez-Amezquita continued to play with the gun, waiving it around and racking the slide.  He proceeded  to walk over towards a grassy area near the far side of the parking lot where he fired one round towards a tree.

When Dominguez-Amezquita was confronted by his roommates, he became agitated, punching the motel room window.  He subsequently broke the window causing injury to himself.  He was transported and admitted to the Christiana Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

There were no other reports of injuries as a result of this incident.

Warrants have been obtained for Dominguez-Amezquita upon his release from the hospital charging him with the following:

• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
• Reckless Endanger First Degree (4 counts)
• Criminal Mischief

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: 051919 1023

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New Castle (19720)- The Delaware State Police are investigating the armed robbery of a BP Gas Station that occurred last evening.

The incident occurred on May 18, 2019 at approximately 8:33 p.m., when Troopers were dispatched to the BP Gas Station located at 1 Jay Drive, New Castle, for a report of a robbery that had just occurred.  The investigation revealed that a single suspect had entered the business and brandished a knife to an employee at the sales counter.  The suspect demanded the clerk open the cash register.  The employee complied with the suspects demands.  After receiving an undisclosed amount of cash, the suspect fled the scene on foot.  The employee was not injured as a result of this incident.

The suspect was described as a black male, wearing dark colored clothing, shoes and mask.

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.  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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Released:051919 0922

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Millsboro– The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash involving a single vehicle that occurred early this morning.

The incident occurred on May 19, 2019 at approximately 12:55 a.m., when a 2008 Hyundai Accent was traveling eastbound on Laurel Road just west of Curley Drive at an apparent high rate of speed. The operator failed to negotiate a moderate left curve and drove off the north edge of roadway into a ditch and struck a utility pole.  The operator and sole occupant was ejected from the vehicle following the collision.

The operator of the Hyundai, a 38-year-old male from Seaford was not properly restrained and pronounced deceased at the scene.  His name is being withheld pending the notification of next of kin.

Laurel Road was closed for approximately 3 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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Released: 051919 0703

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

The incident occurred on May 18, 2019 at approximately 8:47 p.m., when a 2005 Acura MDX was traveling southbound on S. Dupont Highway (US RT 13) and entered into a crossover just north of Federal School Lane and came to a stop. The operator of the Acura proceeded to make the U-turn and entered into the left lane of US RT 13 northbound.  A 2004 Yamaha V6A was traveling northbound on US RT 13 in the left lane of travel.  The Acura entered into the path of the Yamaha and collided with same.  The operator of the Yamaha was ejected onto the roadway following the collision.

The operator of the Acura, a 78-year-old female from Wilmington was properly restrained and not injured.

The operator of the Yamaha, a 30-year-old male from Newark was wearing a helmet.  High speed is being considered a factor on his behalf.  He was transported to the Christiana Hospital where he was pronounced decease.  His name is being withheld pending the notification of next of kin.

US RT 13 northbound was closed at Federal School Lane for approximately 3 hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

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

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2019/05/18/traffic-advisory-troopers-investigating-fatal-crash-new-castle/

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Released: 051919 0645

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New Castle-  The Delaware State Police are currently on scene of a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 8:47 p.m., May 18, 2019 on S. Dupont Highway in the area of Firewood Lane.

S. Dupont Highway, northbound lanes, between Firewood Lane and Federal School Lane is closed at this time.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes of travel.

The investigation is in the very early stages with further details being released as they become available.

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

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Released: 051819 2212

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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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Released: 051819 0802

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Rehoboth Beach– The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that occurred last evening involving a pedestrian.

The incident occurred on May 17, 2019, at approximately 11:09 p.m., when a 1993 Oldsmobile sedan was traveling southbound on Coastal Highway in the left lane approaching the area of Rehoboth Avenue Extended. The pedestrian, was walking east to west from the northbound lanes, not in a designated crosswalk and walked directly in front of the Oldsmobile.  As a result, the pedestrian was struck by the Oldsmobile.

The driver of the Oldsmobile, a 42-year-old male from Mohnton, PA was properly retrained and not injured.

The pedestrian, a 56-year-old male from Rehoboth Beach, DE was wearing dark clothing with no reflective material and was not carrying a light.  He was pronounced deceased at the scene.  His name is being withheld pending the notification of next of kin.

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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Released: 051819 0503

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Claymont – The Delaware State Police have charged 21 year old Muammer Macara of Bear, with Aggressive Driving and multiple other traffic violations stemming from a three vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 10:17 a.m., Friday, May 17, 2019, on southbound I-495, south of Philadelphia Pike in Claymont.

The investigation has determined that a 2013 Acura RSX, being driven by Macara was traveling I-495 southbound at an apparent high rate of speed and weaving in and out of traffic. As he proceeded southbound he rear-ended a 2016 Kia Soul, being driven by a 73 year old Philadelphia PA woman, that was southbound in the middle lane. After impact the Acura went airborne and collided with a 2005 Chevy Cobalt, being driven by a 59 year old woman also from Philadelphia, that was southbound in the left lane. After impacting the Cobalt, the Acura overturned, causing Macara to be ejected.

Macara was transported to the Christiana Hospital, where he was admitted in serious condition.

The driver of the Kia was transported to the Christiana Hospital with minor injuries. The driver of the Chevy was not injured.

Macara was charged with the following:

• Aggressive Driving
• Driving at Unreasonable Speed
• Following Too Closely
• Fail to Remain in Single Lane
• Failure to Signal
• No Proof of Insurance

I-495 southbound was closed for approximately 2 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@state.de.us.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:051719 1619

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