Bear- The Delaware State Police are currently on the scene of a serious crash involving a pedestrian.

The incident occurred on March 10, 2019 at approximately 8:29 p.m. on eastbound Pulaski Highway (Rt. 40) at Buckley Boulevard, in which the roadway is closed at this time.

Motorist should expect delays in this area and are advised to seek alternate routes of travel.

The investigations is in it’s early stages with further details being released as they become available.

For updated traffic conditions and road closure information click on the following link:

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 031019 2052

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Newark (19702)- The Delaware State Police are investigating the report of an attempted armed robbery that occurred in the Christiana Mall parking lot last evening.

On March 9, 2019 at approximately 6:50 p.m., Troopers responded to the Christiana Mall parking just outside of the AT&T store for a report of a robbery.  It was learned that two victims, a male and a female, had agreed to meet a subject in the mall parking lot to purchase a 2011 Kia Optima.  Two suspects arrived in the Kia and met with the victims in the parking lot.  The two victims entered the front seats of the Kia when both of the suspects sat directly behind them.  One of the suspects proceeded to pull out a handgun demanding money.  A struggle between the male victim and suspect ensued, while the female victim was able to flee from the vehicle.  A short time later, the male victim was also able to flee and the suspects fled the scene in the Kia Optima. The suspects did not obtain any money from the victims.  Both victims were uninjured as a result of this incident.

The suspects were described as black males in a Maroon Kia Optima sedan.

No surveillance images are available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident are asked to contact Troop 6 Cpl/3 Flowers at 302-633-5000.  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: 031019 1128

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Wilmington (19809)- The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian that occurred just after midnight.

The incident occurred on March 10, 2019 at approximately 12:14 a.m., when a 2004 Lincoln Town Car was parked on the right shoulder of southbound I-495 in the vicinity of Edgemoor Road. The driver of the Lincoln exited the vehicle and began walking southbound on I-495 within the right lane of travel.  A 2013 Mazda3 was traveling southbound on I-495 in the right thru lane when the pedestrian appeared in its path and was struck.  The pedestrian came to rest in the center lane of I-495 when he was struck by a 2004 Honda Element and a 1997 Chevy Astro.

The pedestrian, identified as 77-year-old Robert E. Slade of Rocky Mount, NC was wearing all dark clothing and not carrying any kind of illuminated device.  He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The driver of the Mazda3, a 34-year-old male from Bear, DE was properly restrained and uninjured.

The driver of the Honda, a 17-year-old female from Wilmington, DE was properly restrained and uninjured.

The driver of the Chevy, a 31-year-old male from Bethlehem, PA was properly restrained and uninjured.

All lanes of southbound I-495 in the vicinity of Edgemoor Road were closed for approximately 4 hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

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

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:031019 0841

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Laurel- The Delaware State Police are currently conducting a death investigation after a body was found deceased on the side of the roadway.

The investigation began on March 9, 2019 at approximately 7:24 a.m., when Troopers were dispatched to S. Shell Bridge Road in the area of Broad Creek Estates for a victim that was found deceased on the side of the roadway.

The victim has been turned over to the Delaware Division of Forensic Science where an autopsy will be performed to determine the cause and manner of death.  The adult victim’s identity is unknown at this time.

The investigation is in it’s early stages with further information being released as it becomes available.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective J. King at 302-741-2821. 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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Released: 030919 1414

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Dover– The following subject is not wanted. This is a Homeless Sex Offender Public Notification. If you have information that the listed subject is 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: 030919 0903

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Newark (19702)- The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery of a Newark tobacco store that occurred last evening.

The incident occurred on March 8, 2019 at approximately 8:28 p.m., at the Joes Tobacco Superstore located at 3124 Pulaski Highway.  The suspect entered the business, grabbed an employee at gunpoint and demanded money from the cash register.  There was a second employee behind the checkout counter at this time, who complied with the suspect’s demands and opened the cash register.  The suspect removed an undisclosed amount of cash from the register and fled the business in an unknown direction.  The employees were not injured as a result of this incident.

The suspect was described as a white male, approximately 5’5” to 5’ 8” tall, 150-160 lbs., wearing dark colored clothing and a dark colored face covering.

No surveillance images are available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident are asked to contact Troop 2 Robbery Unit, Detective A. Tenebruso at 302-365-8435.  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: 030919 0809

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Dover-  The Delaware State Police have identified the name of the driver who was killed in a crash on March 7, 2019, as 20-year-old Tighaira Lacree Sayles of Smyrna, DE

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

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2019/03/07/troopers-investigating-fatal-crash-dover/

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: 030819 1010

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Dover– 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 March 7, 2019 at approximately 1:48 a.m., when a 2008 Volkswagen Passat was traveling northbound on Pearson’s Corner Road (CR 101) south of Dinah’s Corner Road. The Passat was traveling at a high rate of speed when it entered a moderate right curve causing it to exit the roadway and strike a private mailbox and plastic trash can.  The Passat continued northbound across a private yard and struck a pine tree.  The impact caused both the operator and passenger to be ejected from the vehicle.

The operator, a 20-year-old female from Smyrna, DE was not properly restrained and was pronounced deceased at the scene.  Identification is pending notification of next of kin.

The passenger, a 26-year-old female from Smyrna, DE was not properly restrained and was transported to the Christiana Hospital where she was admitted in serious condition with non-life threatening injuries.

The roadway was closed for approximately 5 hours while the crash was investigated.

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.

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2019/02/19/traffic-advisory-troopers-investigating-serious-crash-involving-pedestrian-lewes/

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released:030719 1003

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 -The Delaware State Police Troop 6 Command Staff will be hosting a public meeting to present their 2018 “Year in Review”.