Wilmington – The Delaware State Police have identified Michael Schools, 35, as the subject responsible a purse snatching that occurred at approximately 12:33 p.m., Monday, October 15, 2018 in the parking lot of the Greenville Crossing Shopping Center located at 4011 Kennett Pike, Wilmington. A 77 year old female was loading groceries in to her vehicle when Schools approached her from behind, snatched her purse and knocked her to the ground.

Active warrants are on file charging Schools with Robbery 1st Degree.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Schools is asked to contact Detective B. McDerby of the Troop 2 Robbery Unit at 302-365-8436 or by calling 911.

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/2018/10/16/troopers-investigating-purse-snatching-north-wilmington/

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:102318 1250

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Rehoboth Beach- The Delaware State Police have arrested a man from Easton Maryland for his 4th offense DUI after he was involved in a crash.

The incident occurred on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at approximately 7:53 p.m., when Troopers were dispatched to Coastal Highway north of Old Landing Road for a report of a crash.  Upon arrival Troopers learned that three vehicles were involved.  It was determined that a Volvo XC70 struck the rear of a Toyota Rav 4 that was stopped in traffic, which led to the Rav 4 striking the rear of a Lotus Exige that was also stopped. A 21-year-old female was a rear seat passenger in the Rav 4. She was transported to the Beebe Medical Center where she was treated and released.  There were no other reports of injuries.

The operator of the Volvo XC70, 56-year-old Francis P. Mcnulty was contacted at the scene when an odor of alcohol was detected and a DUI investigation ensued.  A computer check revealed that Mcnulty had three previous DUI arrests making this his fourth offense.  He was transported back to Troop 7 where he was charged with the following:

• 4th Offense Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol
• Vehicular Assault Second Degree

Mcnulty was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court 3 and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on $5,000.00 secured bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 102118 0802

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Millsboro- The Delaware State Police are currently conducting a death investigation after a woman was found deceased in a residence.

The investigation began on Saturday, October 20, 2018, at approximately 10:33 a.m., when Troopers were dispatched to the 26000 block of  Schooner Lane, Millsboro, Rehoboth Shores development for a check on the welfare complaint.  Upon entry to the residence, Troopers discovered a female victim deceased.  There was no obvious signs of forced entry to the residence.

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 victim’s identity is being withheld pending the notification of the next of kin.

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

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

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 102118 0611

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Magnolia– The Delaware State Police have identified the name of the individual who was killed in a crash on Friday, October 19, 2018 on Irish Hill Road (SR 31) at the intersection of Lexington Mill Road (CR 378) as 62-year-old Paul J. Schiller of Felton.

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

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2018/10/19/update-troopers-investigating-fatal-crash-magnolia/

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2018/10/19/traffic-advisory-irish-hill-road-tullamore-road-closed-due-serious-crash-magnolia/

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. 

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 102018 1202

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Wilmington – The Delaware State Police are continuing to investigate a robbery that occurred at approximately 7:43 p.m., Monday, October 15, 2018 at the Target department store, located at 1050 Brandywine Parkway, Wilmington. The suspects loaded a shopping cart with merchandise and then proceeded to exit the store without rendering payment. When a store employee confronted them at the exit doors they pepper sprayed him and then fled into the parking lot.

The suspects have been identified as 18-year-old Diamond Negron of Wilmington and 17-year-old Lanasha Austin of Wilmington.

Both Negron and Austin have active warrants out of Troop 1 for Robbery First Degree and Conspiracy Second Degree.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Negron and Austin are asked to contact Trooper A. Ali at Troop 1 by calling 302-761-6677.

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/2018/10/17/update-suspect-images-released-troopers-investigating-shoplifting-turned-robbery-north-wilmington/

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2018/10/16/troopers-investigating-shoplifting-turned-robbery-north-wilmington/

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released:102018 0746

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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 internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 101918 1932

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Magnolia- The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is currently investigating a fatal crash that occurred earlier this afternoon.

The incident occurred at approximately 12:13 p.m., on Friday, October 19, 2018 when a Ford DART Transit Bus was traveling westbound on Irish Hill Road approaching Lexington Mill Road. A Honda Motorcycle was traveling eastbound on Irish Hill Road towards the same intersection.  The DART bus began to turn left onto Lexington Mill Road, directly into the path of the motorcycle. The Motorcycle collided with the front of the DART bus, where both vehicles came to a final rest.

The operator of the Motorcycle, a 62-year-old male from Felton was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.  He was pronounced deceased at the scene.  Identification is pending notification of next of kin.

The operator of the DART bus, a 55-year-old male from Smyrna was properly restrained and transported to the Bayhealth Kent General hospital with minor injuries.  There were no other occupants on the bus at the time of the crash.

Irish Hill Road (SR 31) at the intersection of Lexington Mill Road (CR 378) was closed for approximately 4 hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

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

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2018/10/19/traffic-advisory-irish-hill-road-tullamore-road-closed-due-serious-crash-magnolia/

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: 101918 1703

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Magnolia – The Delaware State Police are currently on scene of a serious crash involving a motorcycle that occurred at approximately 12:13 p.m., Friday, October 19, 2018 on Irish Hill Road.   As a result of this crash Irish Hill Road at Tullamore Road is closed.

Motorists can expect delays in the area and are advised to seek alternate routes of travel. For further traffic updates and road closure information click on the following link: http://www.deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/index.shtml#advisories.

The investigation is ongoing with further information being released as it becomes available.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 101918 1236

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The Delaware State Police is asking for the public’s assistance in locating the pictured suspect who currently has active warrants for domestic related incidents.