Dover– The following are not wanted. These are Homeless Sex Offender Public Notifications. If you have information that any of 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 internetat http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.

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Released: 042619 2010

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Wilmington, Delaware (19805) – Delaware State Police are currently investigating a strong arm robbery of a man which occurred in the parking lot of a local area shopping center in front of a restaurant.

The preliminary investigation has determined the incident occurred at approximately 9:46 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at the La Cabana restaurant parking lot located at 1956 Maryland Avenue, Wilmington. The victim was seated in the driver’s seat of his vehicle parked directly in front of the business, when two suspects opened the front passenger side door and entered his vehicle. The suspects demanded money as they assaulted the victim. Suspects stole his cell phone and car keys. The victim sustained minor injury and refused medical treatment.

Both suspects fled on foot behind the restaurant towards the rear of the shopping center. The suspects were described as two black males approximately 20-25 years old.

No video surveillance photos are available at this time.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact the Robbery Unit at Troop 2 at 302-365-8566. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at 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@delaware.gov.

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Released: 042519 2340

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Rehoboth Beach- The Delaware State Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the pictured suspect who is wanted in connection with a shoplifting incident and disregarding a police officer’s signal.

The incident occurred on April 24, 2019 at approximately 6:06 p.m., when Troopers were dispatched to the Tanger Nike Outlet located at 36698 Bayside Outlet Drive for a shoplifting complaint.  Upon arrival Troopers were advised that the suspect removed approximately $80.00 worth of clothing and fled the store without rendering payment.

The suspect was seen fleeing the area in a maroon colored Pontiac Grand AM displaying PA registration, KYG1269.  Troopers located the occupied vehicle in the Seaside Outlet parking lot and initiated a traffic stop.  A brief pursuit ensued when the vehicle struck an unoccupied vehicle in the parking lot and continued to flee from police.

The suspect was described as an African American male, wearing gray/white/orange colored sneakers, jeans, a white t-shirt, and a black hat.

Troopers have been unable to identify the suspect who is wanted out of Troop 7 for the following charges:

• Disregarding a Police Officer’s signal
• Shoplifting
• Resisting Arrest
• Leaving the scene of an Accident
• Reckless Driving
• Failure to Provide Information at a Collision Scene
• Failure to Report a Collision

Anyone with information regarding the identity of the pictured suspect or the incident is asked to please contact Cpl. Haley at Troop 7 by calling 302-644-5020. 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: 042519 0816

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Delaware – On Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Delaware State Police and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) have scheduled their 17th National Take-Back Initiative (NTBI).  This is a great opportunity for those who missed the previous events, or who have subsequently accumulated unwanted, unused, and expired prescription drugs, to safely dispose of those medications. This is an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs.  The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

In October, 2018, Americans turned in 457 tons (over 914,000 pounds) of prescription drugs at over 5,800 sites operated by the DEA and more than 4,700 of its state and local law enforcement partners.

This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs.  Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash—both pose potential safety and health hazards.

The locations for planned disposal monitored by the Delaware State Police will be at the following (The DEA cannot accept liquids, needles or sharps, only pills or patches):

New Castle County

• Delaware State Police Troop 2, 100 LaGrange Avenue, Newark, DE 19702

Kent County

• Delaware State Police Troop 3, 3759 South State Street, Camden, DE 19934

Sussex County

• Delaware State Police Troop 7, 18006 Coastal Highway, Lewes, DE 19958

For more information about the disposal of prescription drugs or about the April 27 Take Back Day event, go to the DEA Diversion website.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 042419 1330

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Newark, Delaware – The Delaware State Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a 42 year old New Castle County man after he fled from Troop 2 in Newark this morning.

The incident occurred at approximately 7:38 a.m. today, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, as Robert D. Burke Jr. of New Castle was arrested on multiple offenses including drug charges, disorderly conduct and an out of state fugitive warrant. After Burke’s arraignment he was committed in default of $30,000.00. As the trooper was in the process of transporting Burke to the Howard R. Young Correctional Center, he assaulted the trooper causing minor injuries to the trooper and fled out of the back door to the troop. Troopers are currently conducting a K-9 track. Multiple law enforcement agencies are assisting with the search.

Robert D. Burke Jr. is described as a white male, 5’08” tall and 150 lbs. He was last seen wearing a green hooded sweatshirt (recovered), unknown color of shirt, faded green jeans, brown belt, no shoes unknown color of socks. (Mugshot attached)

If anyone has any information on the whereabouts of Robert D. Burke they are asked to call 9-1-1 immediately and/or Troop 2 at 302-834-2620. 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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Released: 042419 0850

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Hockessin, Delaware – The Delaware State Police are on scene of a motor vehicle crash involving a tractor trailer that occurred at approximately 11:41 a.m. today, on SR 41 northbound and SR 48. As a result SR 41 is closed off due to the overturned tractor trailer. The road will be closed off for an extended period of time due to crews removing the load from the trailer and wrecker crew towing the tractor trailer. Preliminary investigation has determined the operator was driving at an unsafe speed and losing control while making a left turn. The operator of the Tractor Trailer has been removed from the scene and transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Northbound traffic is being diverted to Lovebille Road.

The investigation is in the 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: 042319 1320

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Townsend, Delaware – The Delaware State Police are identifying Carol R. Morris, 69 of Townsend, who has died from injuries sustained in a crash that occurred at approximately 8:45 a.m., on April 16, 2019 on U.S. 13 northbound at Blackbird Landing Road, Townsend, Delaware. She was admitted to the Christiana Hospital on April 16, 2019 before succumbing to her injuries on April, 23, 2019.

The initial investigation has determined that a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan, being driven by a 37 year old Augusta, GA man, was traveling northbound on U.S. 13 in the right lane, approaching the intersection with Blackbird Landing Rd. The driver failed to stop at the red light and proceeded through the intersection, striking the left side of a 2013 Chevy Malibu, operated by a 69 year old Townsend woman that was attempting to turn left on to southbound U.S. 13.,  from Blackbird Landing Road. After the initial collision the Chevy was redirected in a northeasterly direction coming to rest at the shallow edge of a retention pond, located at the northeast corner of the intersection.

Click on the following link to view the original release:

*Update* Troopers Investigating Serious Crash U.S. 13 – Townsend

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: 042319 1158

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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: 042019 0802

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Houston- The Delaware State Police have arrested an 18-year-old after he broke into a residence and assaulted his girlfriend.

The incident occurred on April 18, 2019 at approximately 11:25 p.m., when Troopers were dispatched to the 1200 block of Pine Street for a report of a domestic related burglary.  Upon arrival, Troopers met with the homeowner who advised that her two grandchildren were spending the night at her residence, when she woke up to her granddaughter screaming and a window shattering.  Moments later, Dontreze McDonald of Houston, kicked in the bathroom door and removed it from the hinges.  McDonald than made contact with his 15-year-old girlfriend who was staying at the residence and physically assaulted her.  The victim sustained minor injuries that did not require medical treatment.  During this incident another minor was in the residence who was not harmed.

McDonald left the residence prior to police arrival and was later located at his residence and taken into custody without incident.  McDonald was transported back to Troop 3 where he was charged with the following:

• Burglary First Degree
• Assault Third Degree
• Endangering the Welfare of a Child
• Criminal Mischief

McDonald was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on $7,100.00 secured bond.

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:041919 0948

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Camden– The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Administration held a community meeting on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at the Troop located at 3759 South State Street, Camden.

Troopers were privileged to have hosted a Town Hall Meeting where the public was provided with an overview of the great work done by the men and women of DSP Troop 3 in 2018.  Achieving a 36.1% reduction in Robberies, a 28.1% reduction in Burglaries, a 21% reduction in Thefts, as well as a 31.3% reduction in Fatal Crashes simply exemplifies the exceptional work the Troopers are doing.

A huge success in Kent County was the conclusion of a two year investigation into a drug trafficking organization. The organization was responsible for a large scale distribution of cocaine and marijuana in and around the Kent County area.  The multi-jurisdictional investigation began in June 2016 and concluded with the arrest or indictment of 20 individuals on over 200 felony charges.  The operation included three phases:

• an active warrant round-up phase targeting individuals wanted by law enforcement agencies
• a pro-active criminal enforcement phase targeting drug distribution and street crime
• a follow up community resource and assistance phase

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2019/01/14/operation-old-school-nets-multiple-arrest-for-drug-trafficking-kent-county/

Equally important to our crime fighting and traffic enforcement measures is our commitment to suppress and prevent crime through our Community Outreach and Engagement efforts.  In 2018, Troop 3 embarked on several community based programs to build trust, open lines of communication, foster positive and open relationships that are inclusive of all citizens and the police, all aimed at crime reduction and making our communities as safe as possible.  Programs such as STaRS (State Troopers actively Reaching Students), Honorary Commander, Community Café’s, It’s “Cool” to go back to School, and having our Mounted Patrol Unit patrolling on horseback in many of our communities.  These pro-active efforts allow our troopers to engage the community in non-traditional law enforcement ways that leads to a better understanding of the Delaware State Police, builds trust amongst our comminutes, and legitimizes our role as law enforcement officers while providing a better understanding of the various cultures that exist within our communities across Kent County.

We truly appreciate and thank all those in attendance including Representative Lyndon Yearick for joining us to learn more about DSP Troop 3!

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 041719 1019

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