Troopers Investigating Serious Single Vehicle Crash – Laurel

Laurel – The Delaware State Police are investigating a single vehicle crash that occurred late Saturday night that has left a Millsboro woman hospitalized in serious condition.

The incident occurred at approximately 10:27 p.m., Saturday, May 11, 2019 on Gordy Rd. in the area of Whitesville Rd. A 2007 Nissan Sentra, operated by a 38 year old Millsboro woman was travelling southbound on Gordy Rd. at an apparent high rate of speed when she failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection with Whitesville Rd. After proceeding through the intersection the Nissan travelled off the south side of Whitesville Rd. into a grassy area where it came to a stop after impacting the embankment of a ditch.

The driver who was not seat belted, was transported to Peninsula Regional Medical Center in serious condition.

The investigation is ongoing.

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:051119 1000

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Troopers Attempting to Locate Burglary Suspect – Georgetown

Georgetown – The Delaware State Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 28 year old Joshua C. Shockley of Georgetown, who is wanted in connection with a residential burglary that occurred on Friday.

The investigation determined that on Friday, May 10, 2019, between the hours of 3:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Shockley made forcible entry into a residence as well as a shed, located in the 20000 block of Kings Hwy., Georgetown and fled with property.

In addition to the burglary warrants Shockley also has active warrants on file related to a theft from this same location in which he subsequently pawned the stolen property, claiming to be the rightful owner.

Active warrants are currently on file at Troop 4 charging Shockley with the following:

  • Burglary 2nd Degree
  • Burglary 3rd Degree
  • Theft under $1500.00 (2 counts)
  • Criminal Mischief
  • Theft by False Pretense (10 counts)
  • Falsifying Business Records (11 counts)
  • Selling Stolen Property (10 counts)

Anyone with information regarding Shockley’s whereabouts are asked to contact Cpl. C. Talley at Troop 4 by calling 302-856-5850.

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: 051219 0930

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Troopers Charge Hit and Run Driver with 6th Offense DUI – Wilmington

Wilmington – The Delaware State Police have charged 43 year old Idris D. Thomas of Bear, with his 6th DUI, along with multiple drug and traffic related offenses, stemming from a hit and run crash that took place on I-95 Friday morning.

The incident occurred at approximately 11:19 a.m., Friday, May 10, 2019 on I-95 northbound in the area of Churchman’s Rd., when Thomas, who was driving a gray Volkswagen Jetta, struck another vehicle and then failed to stop. The driver of the other vehicle who was not injured, observed the Jetta continue northbound, being driven in a reckless manner. Thomas eventually came to a stop on I-95 northbound in the area of I-495 where Troopers took him in to custody without incident. A subsequent search of his vehicle produced 23.72 grams of marijuana.

Thomas was transported to Troop 6 where further investigation determined that he was driving under the influence of drugs at the time of the crash and after a review of his driving record it was confirmed that he had 5 prior DUI convictions.

Thomas was ultimately charged with the following:

  • 6th Offense DUI (drugs)
  • Possession of Marijuana
  • Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Collision
  • Failure to Report a Property Damage Collision
  • Aggressive Driving
  • Driving at an Unsafe Speed
  • Following Too Close
  • Failure to Signal
  • Driving Suspended

He was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court #2 and then committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in lieu of $10,503.00 secured bail.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:051119 1000

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Troopers Investigating Robbery of Video Game Store – Newark

Newark – The Delaware State Police are investigating the robbery of a Newark area video game store that took place Thursday afternoon.

The incident occurred at approximately 3:16 p.m., Thursday, May 9, 2019 at the Game Stop, located at 870 Peoples Plaza, Newark. A male suspect confronted an employee at the sales counter and produced a note announcing a robbery. The suspect then threatened to shoot the employee if they didn’t open the register. The employee complied with the demand and the suspect made off with an undisclosed amount of cash.

The suspect was described as a black male, 25-32 years of age, 5’8” tall, 200 lbs., wearing a light colored hooded sweatshirt with the hood drawn tight around his head and dark pants.

No surveillance images are available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Det. 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 Michael Austin

Released:051019 1930

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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: 051019 1900

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*Update Name Released* Troopers Investigating Fatal Crash-Millsboro

Millsboro- The Delaware State Police have identified the name of the driver who was killed in a single vehicle crash on May 9, 2019 on Handy Road south of Dickerson Road, as 24-year-old Anthony M. Wilkinson of Millsboro.

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

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2019/05/09/troopers-investigating-fatal-crash-millsboro-4/

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 Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 051019 0711

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Troopers Investigating Gas Station Robbery – Newark

Newark – The Delaware State Police are investigating the robbery of a Newark area Shell gas station that took place early this morning.

The incident occurred at approximately 1:09 a.m., Thursday, May 9, 2019 at the Shell gas station, located at 380 E. Chestnut Hill Rd., Newark. A male suspect confronted an employee at the sales counter and produced a note announcing a robbery. The suspect then grasped his waistband, implying that he had a weapon, and stated to the employee that he would shoot him if he didn’t open the register. The employee complied with the demand and opened the register at which time the suspect removed an undisclosed amount of cash before fleeing on foot, eastbound on E. Chestnut Hill Rd.

The suspect was described as a black male, 5’8” tall, stocky build, wearing a light colored sweatshirt, dark pants and a dark hat.

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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:050919 1520

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Troopers Investigating Shoplifting Turned Robbery – North Wilmington

Wilmington – The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that took place at a North Wilmington Dollar Tree store in which an employee was sprayed with pepper spray.

The incident occurred at approximately 6:23 p.m., Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at the Dollar Tree, located at 3602 Miller Rd., Wilmington. A female suspect removed merchandise from the display and exited the business without paying at which time she was confronted by an employee of the business. Upon being confronted she sprayed the employee with pepper spray and then fled in a green, unknown make and model SUV.

The suspect was described as a black female, 28-35 years of age, 5’5” tall, average build, wearing all dark clothing and a white head wrap.

No surveillance images are available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident are asked to contact Trooper J. Klink at Troop 1 by calling 302-761-6677.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:050919 1300

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Troopers Investigating Bank Robbery – Newark

Newark – The Delaware State Police are investigating the robbery of a Newark area Wells Fargo Bank that took place Wednesday afternoon.

The incident occurred at approximately 2:40 p.m., Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at the Wells Fargo branch, located at 2624 Capitol Trail, Newark. A male suspect entered the bank and upon making contact with the teller he produced a note demanding money, while implying that he was armed with a handgun. The teller complied with the demand and turned over an undisclosed amount of cash to the suspect who then exited the business and was last seen on foot towards S. Meadowood Dr. The teller was not injured as a result of the incident.

The suspect was described as a black male, 6’00” tall, 150-180 lbs., wearing all dark clothing to include a baseball style hat.

No surveillance images are available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident are asked to contact Det. A. Tenebruso of the Troop 2 Robbery Unit by calling 302-365-8435.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:050919 1220

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Troopers Seeking Assistance in Identifying Cell Phone Store Burglar

New Castle County – The Delaware State Police are investigating a series of three burglaries that took place at cell phone stores located throughout New Castle County, during a three hour period, April 24th into the 25th, and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect.

In each incident the pictured suspect made forcible entry in to the businesses by damaging the front entry doors. Once inside the suspect would remove various electronic devices from the display and placed them in a bag before fleeing.

The incidents occurred at the following locations:

  • Verizon Wireless, 4345 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington (April 24, @ 10:25 p.m.)
  • METRO PCS, 728 Pulaski Highway, Bear (April 24, @ 11:09 p.m.)
  • Verizon Wireless, 1209 Churchman’s Rd., Newark (April 25, @ 1:25 a.m.)

Anyone with information regarding the identity or whereabouts of the suspect are asked to contact Det. D. DeFlaviis of the Troop 2 Burglary Unit by calling 302-365-8388.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:050919 1130

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