Delaware – The Delaware State Police would like to remind bicyclists of safety and laws while riding along the roadways. Troop 7, Lewes has partnered with the DelDOT Bicycle Program to offer complimentary lighting installment on bicycles.

As we enter into the summer months, Troopers would like to provide the following information for bicyclists riding in Delaware.  Obey the rules of the road.  Drivers and bicyclists are expected to observe traffic rules such as stop signs and red lights.  Ignoring these traffic rules can lead to injuries that would have otherwise been preventable.  Never ride against the flow of traffic.  Drivers and pedestrians alike may not be expecting bicyclists riding in that direction.

On Coastal Highway (Rt. 1) in the Lewes/Rehoboth Beach areas, bikes are allowed on the sidewalks and must yield to pedestrians. However, in certain town limits local ordinances prohibit bikes on the sidewalks. Avoid distracted riding much like you would if you were driving a car, and wait to check your cell phone until you’re safely off the road.

Visibility can be an issue for bicyclists in the dark, so take steps to ensure that motorists can see you.  Adding white front lights and red back lights to your bike, plus reflective tape or clothing can also help make you more visible in the dark.  It is against Delaware law to operate a bicycle at night without a front headlight.  And remember, visibility isn’t just an issue late at night; cloudy days and early mornings can impair motorists’ ability to see bicyclists on the road too.

For those bicyclist traveling in and around the beach area, the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit will be offering to outfit bikes with the proper lighting. Lights are available for installment at Troop 7, located at 18006 Coastal Highway, Lewes, while supplies last.  Please contact the Collision Reconstruction Unit at 302-703-3269 to schedule an appointment.

More information on bicycle safety can be found on the Delaware Office of Highway Safety website and laws can be found on the State of Delaware website under Online Delaware Code.

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Released:041619 1705

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Townsend – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing to investigate a serious crash that occurred at approximately 8:45 a.m., Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at the intersection of U.S. 13 and Blackbird Landing Rd. /Pine Tree Rd., in Townsend.

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 Rd. 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.

After impact, the Dodge continued in a northwesterly direction, traveling into the southbound lanes of U.S. 13 where its front end collided with the front end of a 2007 Peterbilt tractor trailer that was being driven by a 60 year old Chestertown, MD man.

The driver of the Chevy was transported to the Christiana Hospital with serious injuries.

The driver of the Peterbilt was not injured.

The driver of the Dodge, who was cited for Disregarding a Red Light, was transported to the Christiana Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

All drivers were properly restrained at the time of the crash and impairment is not being considered as a contributing factor.

All lanes of US 13 were closed for approximately 3 hours wile the scene was investigated and cleared.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding the crash is asked to contact Cpl. J. Breen of the Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit by calling 302-365-8486.

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

Click on the following link to view the original release:

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2019/04/16/traffic-advisory-troopers-on-scene-of-serious-crash-u-s-13-at-pine-tree-rd-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@state.de.us.

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Released:041619 1615

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Middletown- The Delaware State Police have identified the name of the driver who was killed in a crash on April 13, 2019 on US 301, north of Bunker Hill Road, as 57-year-old Alan C. Edmonds of Wilmington.

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

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2019/04/14/troopers-investigating-fatal-crash-middletown/

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Released: 041619 1109

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Townsend – The Delaware State are currently on scene of a serious motor vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 8:45 a.m., Tuesday, April 16, on U.S. 13 (DuPont Parkway) at Pine Tree Rd. in Townsend.

As a result of the crash all lanes of U.S. 13, both northbound and southbound are closed. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and 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 very early stages with further details being released as they become available.

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Released:041619 0930

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Wilmington – The Delaware State Police are investigating a serious crash involving a pedestrian that occurred at approximately 9:51 p.m., Sunday, April 14, 2019 on Kirkwood Hwy., in the area of Duncan Rd.

The initial investigation has determined that a 2015 Honda Civic, operated by a 24 year old Wilmington man was travelling eastbound on Kirkwood Hwy., in the turn lane, intending to make a left turn onto Duncan Rd. A female pedestrian attempted to cross Kirkwood Hwy. from the south to the north when she proceeded directly into the path of the Honda. The pedestrian was struck by the front of the Honda and then thrown to the pavement before coming to rest. The Honda came to a stop and remained at the scene.

The female pedestrian, who was not utilizing a designated pedestrian crosswalk, was wearing dark, non-reflective clothing and was not in possession of a light, was transported to the Christiana Hospital with serious injuries. Impairment on her behalf is undetermined at this time.

The driver of the Honda was not injured as a result of the collision. Neither improper driving nor impairment are a contributing factor on his behalf.

Kirkwood Hwy. eastbound was closed for approximately 3 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

Anyone with information regarding this incident 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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Released:041519 1430

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Frederica- The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery of a Valero gas station that occurred last evening.

The incident occurred on April 13, 2019 at approximately 10:30 p.m., when Troopers were dispatched to a hold up alarm at the Valero gas station located at 7865 Bay Road, Frederica.  Upon arrival, Troopers met with the store clerk who advised that while he was locking the door to prepare to leave, three masked males armed with handguns approached him and forced their way inside.  Once inside, the suspects demanded the employee to open the safe.  The employee was unable to open the safe when a struggle ensued and the employee was struck with the handle of a gun.

The employee was able to activate the alarm.  The suspects obtained several tobacco products prior to fleeing the area on foot.

The victim sustained a minor injury and was treated on scene by Emergency Medical Services.

The suspects were described as two black males and one white male.

No surveillance images are available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident are asked to contact Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit, Detective K. Baker at 302-698-8435.  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: 041419 0853

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Middletown- The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that occurred earlier this evening.

The incident occurred on April 13, 2019 at approximately 7:57 p.m., when a marked fire truck, was traveling northbound on US 301, north of Bunker Hill Road.  The fire truck was responding to the area to assist on a previous collision that involved injuries and had all of its emergency lights activated.  It was reported that the operator of the fire truck had just applied the air brake and the truck was stopped, when it was struck from behind by a 2009 Acura TL that was also traveling northbound on US 301.

The operator of the fire truck, a 34-year-old male from Middletown was properly restrained and declined treatment at the scene.

The operator of the Acura, a 57-year-old male from Wilmington was properly restrained and pronounced deceased at the scene.  His name is being withheld pending the notification of next of kin.

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

Northbound US 301, north of Bunker Hill Road was closed for  approximately 2 ½ hours while the crash 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@delaware.gov.

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Released:041319 2357

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New Castle (19720)- The Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred last evening.

The incident occurred on April 12, 2019 at approximately 9:30 p.m., when Troopers were dispatched to the Star Center, located at 3125 New Castle Avenue, for a report of a shooting.  Prior to police arrival, it was learned that two victims had been transported via a personal vehicle to the Wilmington Hospital.

Troopers made contact with the victims, a 28-year old male of Middletown and a 26-year-old male of Wilmington at the hospital.  It was reported that both victims were standing out front of the Keno Tobacco Shop when they heard gunshots and soon thereafter realized they were shot.

Both victims were transported to the hospital by an acquaintance with whom they were with.  One of the victims sustained a grazed gunshot wound and was released.  The second victim sustained a non-life threatening gunshot wound.

There is no suspect information at this time.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Troop 2 Major Crimes Unit, Detective A. Lloyd at 302-365-8411 .  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 Melissa Jaffe

Released: 041319 0903

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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: 041319 0802

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Seaford/Laurel- The Delaware State Police are seeking the public’s assistance in attempting to locate 38-year-old Curtis T. Downes of Laurel, DE who is wanted in connection with multiple burglaries.

The investigation began in early February 2019, when Troopers were dispatched to a residence located in the 23000 block of Atlanta Road, Seaford, for a report of a burglary.  It was learned that the same residence had been burglarized on three separate occasions.  It was discovered that a suspect had forced entry to a detached garage and once inside several items and tools were taken.  Troopers later discovered several of the stolen reported items had been pawned at a local pawn shop by Downes, who claimed to be the owner.

In late February 2019, Troopers responded to a residence in the 32000 block of  Bi State Boulevard, Laurel for a report of a burglary.  It was determined that a suspect had stolen several items including tools and power equipment from the residence.  Troopers discovered that Downes had also pawned items from this burglary at the same local pawn shop.

Troopers have been unable to locate Downes who is known to frequent the Laurel area.  He currently has active warrants out of Troop 4 and Troop 5 for the following:

• Burglary Second Degree Dwelling
• Burglary Third Degree (3 counts)
• Theft $1500 or Greater (2 counts)
• Theft Under $1500 (2 counts)
• Theft by False Pretense over $1500 (2 counts)
• Selling Stolen Property Value Over $1500 (3 counts)
• Falsifying Business Records (3 counts)
• Criminal Mischief

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Curtis T. Downes is asked to contact Troop 4, Detective A. Jones at 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 Melissa Jaffe

Released: 041219 1816

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