Wilmington/Newport– A multi-agency operation conducted on Thursday, November 29, 2018, at targeted locations throughout greater Wilmington has resulted in the arrest of 37 individuals on criminal charges.

This crime blitz focused on the Kirkwood Hwy., Maryland Ave. and Churchman’s Rd. corridors as well as the greater Newport vicinity. The operation was conducted in these areas to target criminal activity and to address ongoing quality of life issues.

During the eight hour enforcement blitz, police arrested 37 individuals for either a criminal charge or outstanding court capias, resulting in the clearance of 54 active warrants. There were a total of 112 traffic and 27 criminal arrests made.

Seized during the operation was 57.189 grams of Heroin, 777.2 grams of Marijuana, 1.0 grams of Cocaine, 8 prescription pills along with an assortment of drug paraphernalia. Also seized was $2,043.00 in suspected drug proceeds and a 2013 Toyota Avalon, suspected to be associated with illegal drug activity.

This initiative was a collaborative effort between the Delaware State Police, Governor’s Task Force, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Probation and Parole, New Castle County Police Department, Wilmington Police Department, Newport Police Department, Department of Corrections and Justice of the Peace Courts.

This combined effort highlights how the cooperation of multiple law enforcement agencies can effectively combat crime which in turn increases the quality of life for the communities we serve.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:120418 1130

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Wilmington (19802) – The Delaware State Police have arrested a Wilmington couple on robbery charges after they assaulted an employee while attempting to shoplift.

The incident occurred at approximately 9:45 a.m., Tuesday, November 18 at the Dollar Tree, located at 3600 Miller Rd., Wilmington. A female suspect, later identified as Valencia C. Weddington, 57, of Wilmington was observed by Dollar Tree employees exiting the store with a shopping cart filled with merchandise, which she had not payed for. Weddington then forced open the entrance door and began to exit at which time she was confronted by the employee, and asked to return the merchandise. Weddington refused to comply at which time the employee attempted to gain control of the shopping cart. Weddington then grabbed the employee by the arm and threatened to punch her in the face if she didn’t let her leave. A second suspect later identified as Weddington’s husband, John Singleton, 54, approached and also grabbed the employee and made a threatening statement. The employee was able to break free from the grasp of both suspects and returned back inside the business, recovering the cart in the process. Both Weddington and Singleton then fled in a vehicle which was parked in the lot. The employee sustained minor injuries as a result of the altercation.

Through a variety of investigative measures Troopers were able to locate the vehicle involved in the incident which was then positively linked to Weddington and Singleton. On Monday, December 3, 2018 both suspects turned themselves in at Troop 1 where they were each charged with one count of Robbery 2^nd Degree. They were then arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court #11, with Weddington being released on $5000.00 unsecured bail and Singleton on $1000.00 unsecured bail.

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Released:120418 1050

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Bridgeville- The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is currently investigating a serious crash involving a bicyclist that occurred yesterday.

The incident occurred on December 3, 2018 at approximately 5:17 p.m. when a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee, was traveling southbound on Conrail Road (CR 546) just south of Cannon Road (SR 18). A bicyclist was riding his bike walking a dog secured to the handlebars in the roadway. The operator of the Cherokee failed to see the bicyclist in the roadway and struck the bike within the southbound lane of travel.

The operator of the Cherokee, a 29-year-old male from Seaford was properly restrained and not injured as a result of this crash.

The bicyclist, a 16-year-old male from Bridgeville was not wearing a helmet and was wearing all dark clothing without reflective material.  He was transported to the Nanticoke Memorial Hospital with serious injuries and later transferred to the Christiana Hospital.  The dog did not sustain injuries.

Conrail Road was closed for approximately 3 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: 120418 0842

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Georgetown- The Delaware State Police are seeking the public’s assistance in attempting to locate two females who are wanted in connection with two burglaries.

Kathy Hunsucker, 45 of Selbyville and Christina Harvey 49 of Dagsboro, are wanted in connections with two burglaries that occurred in the unit block of Leah Street, Fish Hook MHP, Georgetown in early November.  On both occasions, Hunsucker and Harvey forced entry into the residences and removed purses, jewelry, and other various items prior to fleeing the scene.

Troopers have been unable to locate Hunsucker and Harvey who currently have active warrants out of Troop 4 for the following:

• Burglary Second Degree Dwelling (2 counts)
• Possession of Burglar Tools
• Theft (felony) (2 counts)
• Conspiracy Second Degree (2 counts)
• Criminal Mischief  Under

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Hunsucker and Harvey, are asked to contact Troop 4 Detective Powell 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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Released: 120418 0802

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Felton– The Delaware State Police have identified 23-year-old Chaqui Batson of Dover who was killed in the crash that occurred on Sunday, December 2, 2018 on  S. Dupont Hwy (US 13) north of Barney Jenkins Road.

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2018/12/03/update-troopers-investigating-fatal-pedestrian-crash-felton/

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2018/12/02/traffic-advisory-troopers-investigating-crash-involving-pedestrian-felton/

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Released: 120418 0711

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Claymont –  The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing to investigate a fatal crash involving four vehicles, that occurred at approximately 10:53 a.m., Monday, December 3, 2018 on I-495 northbound north of Philadelphia Pike.

The initial investigation has determined that a 2011 GMC Canyon pick-up truck, operated by a 63 year old Havertown, PA man, was traveling I-495 northbound in the right lane, just north of Philadelphia Pike. A 2015 Infiniti GX60, operated by a 20 year old, Philadelphia PA woman, was following directly behind the GMC and a 2002 Ford Explorer, operated by a 39 year old Wilmington man, was directly behind the Infiniti. All three vehicles were slowing in traffic due to a temporary lane closure which was further to the north.

A 2011 Freightliner tractor trailer operated by a 33 year old Elkton MD man was traveling northbound in the right lane behind the other vehicles and failed to slow in time, in turn striking the rear end of the Ford. The Ford was forced off the right side of the road into a steel guardrail before coming to rest in the northbound lanes. The Freightliner continued in a northerly direction striking the rear of the Infiniti, which was in turn pushed in to the rear of the GMC. The Infiniti, GMC and Freightliner all came to final rest in the northbound lanes of I-495.

The operator of the GMC was wearing his seatbelt and was not injured.

The operator of the Infiniti was not wearing a seatbelt and was transported to the Wilmington Hospital with minor injuries.

The operator of the Freightliner was wearing his seatbelt and was not injured.

The operator of the Ford who was seat belted, was transported to the Christiana Hospital in critical condition.

Yolanda Frank, 46, of Newark, a front seat passenger in the Ford, who was seat belted, was pronounced deceased upon arrival at Christiana Hospital.

I-495 northbound was closed for approximately 5 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding the crash are asked to contact Cpl. J. Aube of the Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit by calling 302-365-8483.

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@delaware.gov.

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Released:120318 2030

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New Castle – The Delaware State Police are investigating the armed robbery of a New Castle area gas station that took place Sunday night.

The incident occurred at approximately 10:33 p.m., Sunday, December 2, 2018 at the Sunoco, located at 285 Christiana Rd., New Castle. A male suspect with his face concealed and brandishing a handgun approached an employee at the sales counter and demanded cash and cigarettes. The employee complied with the demand by turning over an undisclosed amount of cash and multiple cartons of cigarettes to the suspect who then exited the business. Upon exiting the business, the armed suspect joined up with a second suspect who had remained outside the front door acting as a lookout during the robbery. The two were last seen on foot towards Christiana Rd.

The suspects were described as follows:

Suspect #1: White male, 5’9”, 160 lbs., wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, dark pants, dark cloth covering his face and in possession of a black handgun.

Suspect #2: Average build, all dark clothing to include a hooded sweatshirt.

No surveillance images are available at this time.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact the Troop 2 Robbery Unit at 302-365-8566.

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@delaware.gov.

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Released: 120318 1435

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New Castle – The Delaware State Police are investigating a break-in at a New Castle area cargo business that resulted in multiple vehicles being stolen.

On Sunday, December 2, 2018 at approximately 3:39 p.m., Troopers responded to Trans Cargo, located at 107 Pigeon Point Rd., New Castle, in reference to a vehicle theft. The investigation determined that unknown suspects gained entry in to the secured lot, where they were able to make access to seven vehicles. Once accessing the vehicles the suspects used one of them to drive through the perimeter fence, creating an opening which allowed the other six vehicles to exit.

The vehicle used to breach the fence became disabled and was recovered unoccupied at the scene. Two of the other vehicles were recovered nearby and three of the stolen vehicles were recovered in Philadelphia, all unoccupied. Currently one vehicle is still unaccounted for.

All the vehicles are new and were being stored at the business prior to distribution.

There are no suspect descriptions or surveillance video available at this time.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Detective B. Timmons at Troop 2 by calling 302-365-8434.

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:120318 1410

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Claymont – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is currently on scene of a fatal crash involving four vehicles, that occurred at approximately 10:53 a.m., Monday, December 3, 2018 on I-495 northbound at Philadelphia Pike.

As a result of the crash all northbound lanes of I-495 are closed at Philadelphia Pike. Motorists are advised to use I-95 northbound as an alternate.

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: 120318 1220

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Felton– The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian that occurred last evening.

The incident occurred on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at approximately 8:14 p.m. when a 2018 Nissan Murano was traveling southbound on S. Dupont Hwy (US 13) in the left lane north of Barney Jenkins Road. A Pedestrian was walking southbound on S. Dupont Hwy (US 13) in the left lane north of Barney Jenkins Road when he was struck by the Murano.  After impact, the pedestrian was thrown onto the southbound shoulder where he came to rest on the edge of the roadway.

The driver of the Murano, a 24-year-old male from Salisbury, Maryland was properly restrained and not injured.

The pedestrian, a 23-year-old male from Dover was wearing all dark clothing without any type of reflective material and not carrying a flashlight.  He was transported to the Bayhealth Kent General Hospital were he was pronounced deceased. His name is being withheld at this time pending the notification of next of kin.

The roadway was closed for approximately 3 hours while the scene was investigated and the roadway was cleared.

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2018/12/02/traffic-advisory-troopers-investigating-crash-involving-pedestrian-felton/

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 Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 120318 0621

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