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

The incident occurred on April 29, 2019 at approximately 10:26 a.m., when a 2009 Kia Spectra was traveling westbound on Johnson Road (CR207) east of Cedar Creek Road (SR30). For an unknown reason, the operator of the Kia failed to maintain the travel lane and drove off the north edge of the roadway and struck a large standing tree.

The operator, a 76-year-old female of Lincoln was properly restrained.  She was transported to the Milford Bayhealth Campus Hospital by ambulance where she was pronounced deceased.  Her 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.

Johnson Road was closed for approximately 1.5 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:042919 1419

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**Update 2**

After three years, the ongoing Homicide investigation of the Delaware State Police into the shooting death of Joshua James, 28 of Townsend, has led detectives to issue warrants for suspects Jamar L. Waters, 32 of Middletown, Delaware and Sylvester E. Gould Jr., 31 of Newark, Delaware. The indictments are for Murder 1^st degree, Conspiracy, Home Invasion, Robbery 1^st and two counts of Possession of a Firearm by Person Prohibited and Possession of Firearm During the Commission of a Felony. On April 24, 2019, suspect Sylvester Gould was arrested in Elkton, Maryland where he was being held on an out of state fugitive warrant pending extradition.  On Friday, April 26, 2019, Sylvester E. Gould Jr. was extradited back to Delaware. Sylvester E. Gould Jr. was processed at Troop 2 and arraigned before the Superior Court of New Castle County. Gould was committed to the Department of Correction in default of $1,085,000.00 cash bond. Suspect, Jamar Waters is currently a sentenced inmate at the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center on unrelated charges.

See below for the initial and updated press release:

State Police Detectives Conducting a Homicide Investigation, Townsend

Townsend, DE- The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is currently conducting an investigation into the shooting death of a male subject that occurred at a Townsend area residence early this morning.

The investigation began this morning, Friday, April 22, 2016, at approximately 3:42 a.m., after troopers were called to respond to a residence located in the 500 block of Dogtown Road, Townsend, for the report of a shooting. Upon their arrival troopers learned that two armed suspects had entered the home and confronted two male residents. It was then that a physical altercation occurred during which time one of the male victims was shot. Both suspects then fled from the residence in an unknown direction.

Emergency Medical Services personnel, who had also responded, performed advanced life saving efforts on the victim; however, he was subsequently pronounced dead at the scene. His body will be turned over to the Division of Forensic Sciences where an autopsy will be performed to determine the manner and cause of death. The name of the victim is being withheld at this time pending the notification of his next of kin. The second male victim suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene.

The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit has responded to the scene and has assumed the investigation which includes conducting multiple interviews and collecting evidence. The investigation is in its early stages and so as to not jeopardize the investigation, specific details will not be released at this time.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact Detective Mark Csapo at 302-698-8420. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword “DSP.”

Released: 042216 0625

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**Update 1**

Troopers Conducting Homicide Investigation-Townsend

Townsend, DE- The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit has identified the 28 year old Townsend, DE man who was shot and killed at a residence located in the 500 block of Dogtown Road, Townsend on Friday, April 22, 2016 as Joshua James.

The investigation into this incident by the Delaware State Police is on-going. Further information will be released when it becomes available.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident, they are asked to contact Detective M. Ryde at 302-698-8557.  Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com, or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword “DSP.”

Released: 042216 2011

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Released: 042719 1147

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Rehoboth Beach, Delaware – The Delaware State Police are investigating a serious crash that occurred late last night.

The incident occurred at approximately 10:54 p.m. on Friday, April 26, 2019 as a 2018 Kenworth T880 truck tractor hauling a tanker trailer, operated by a 48-year-old Georgetown man was traveling southbound on Coastal Highway, in the right travel lane approaching the intersection of Miller Road. The intersection is controlled by a traffic signal which was green for southbound traffic. A 2000 Ford Ranger pickup, operated by  a 63-year-old man of Lewes, was traveling eastbound on Miller Road and stopped for a red traffic signal located at the intersection of Coastal Highway. For unknown reasons the operator of the Ford Ranger pickup entered into the intersection directly into the path of the truck tractor. The operator of of the truck was unable to avoid a collision and the front bumper of the truck impacted the left side of pickup truck in the right travel lane of southbound Coastal Highway. After impact, the Ranger pickup truck traveled in a southwesterly direction, while rotating clockwise where it exited the roadway and came to an uncontrolled stop partially on the sidewalk along the west edge of the highway. Following the impact, the operator of the tractor trailer pulled his vehicle onto the shoulder of southbound Coastal Highway and came to a controlled stop.

Alcohol and or drugs are not a factor on behalf of truck tractor and there is no indication that the operator of the Ranger pickup was impaired by alcohol or drugs.

Operator of the tractor trailer was not injured.

Operator of the Range pickup was transported to Beebe Medical Center where he was treated for serious injuries and was later transported to Christiana Hospital.

Two southbound lanes of Coastal Highway were closed for approximately three hours while the crash was investigated and cleared. One lane remained open.

The crash continues to remain under investigation.

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: 042719 0820

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Dover, DE- The Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit (S.O.A.R) is currently looking for the following wanted sex offender after he 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/

Presented by the Director of Public Information, Sgt. Richard Bratz,

Released:042619 2020

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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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Presented by the Director of Public Information, Sergeant Richard Bratz

Released: 042319 1320

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