Newark– The Delaware State Police are continuing to investigate a multi-vehicle crash that has claimed the life of Virgilio Sui, 79, of Wilmington, who was a passenger in one of the vehicles.

The crash originally occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m., Friday, October 5, 2018 on Ogletown-Stanton Rd. (DE Rt. 4), at the intersection with Churchman’s Rd. (DE Rt. 58) and Delaware Park Blvd.

A 1995 Ford Escort was stopped in a line of traffic in the eastbound left lane of Ogletown-Stanton Rd., prior to Churchman’s Rd. A 2012 Toyota Tundra was stopped at the red light in the left turn lane of eastbound Ogletown-Stanton Rd., waiting to turn onto Delaware Park Blvd. A 2000 Honda Accord was stopped in front of the Escort at the red light. A 2014 Nissan Pathfinder was turning left on to westbound Ogletown-Stanton Rd. from Churchman’s Rd. A 2009 Honda Civic was traveling eastbound on Ogletown-Stanton Rd. approaching the intersection with Churchman’s Rd.

The Civic began to travel in between the left turn and left thru lane of eastbound Ogletown-Stanton Rd., at which time it struck the left rear of the Escort, the right rear of the Tundra and then the left rear of the Accord in succession. After the third impact the Civic continued in to the intersection against the red light and struck the left side of the Pathfinder which was proceeding with its left turn.

All operators with the exception of the driver of the Tundra, who was not injured, were transported to the Christiana Hospital with various, non-life threatening injuries. A passenger in the Pathfinder was also transported for non-life threatening injuries. Virgilio Sui was originally transported with suspected non-life threatening injuries however on October 10, 2018 he was pronounced deceased due to complications from injuries sustained in the crash.

All subjects involved in the crash were properly restrained and impairment was not considered as a contributing factor.

The operator of the Civic, 63 year old Jane Emery of Newark was charged at the time of the incident with Reckless Driving, Failure to Maintain a Lane of Travel, Failure to Stop at a Red Light, Failure to Signal, Unreasonable Speed, and No Proof of Insurance.

As a result of the Virgilio Sui’s death the Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit has assumed the 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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Newark – The Delaware State Police have arrested John D. Cherwaty Jr., 44, of Elkton MD, for a burglary that took place at a Newark residence, Thursday afternoon.

On Thursday, October 11, 2018 at approximately 2:18 p.m., Troopers responded to a residence in the 1700 block of Old Baltimore Pike for a burglary in progress. Upon arriving on scene Troopers observed Cherwaty exiting a detached garage on the property and took him in to custody without incident. A subsequent investigation of the scene led to the recovery of property that had been removed from the garage and staged in close proximity of the structure, for later retrieval.

Cherwaty was transported to Troop 2 where he was charged with one count each of Burglary 3^rd Degree, Attempted Theft under $1500.00 and Criminal Mischief under $1000.00. He was then arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court #2 and released on $7500.00 unsecured bail.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective D. DeFlaviis of the Troop 2 Property Unit by calling 302-365-8388.

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Claymont – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit has obtained warrants, charging Quentin L. Womack, 35, of Chester PA, with Vehicular Homicide and other related offenses, stemming from a motor vehicle crash that resulted in the death of a passenger in his vehicle, and are asking for the public’s help in locating him.

The crash occurred at approximately 5:01 p.m., Thursday, October 11, 2018 on Naaman’s Rd. at the intersection with Philadelphia Pike, Claymont. Womack was the operator of a 2000 Ford Explorer  which was involved in the crash and the subsequent investigation determined alcohol impairment was a contributing factor on his behalf.

Warrants are currently on file charging Womack with Vehicular Homicide 2^nd Degree, Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Inattentive Driving and Driving without a License.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Womack are asked to contact Cpl. J. Breen of the Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit at 302-365-8486 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

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https://dsp.delaware.gov/2018/10/12/troopers-investigating-fatal-crash-claymont/

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Released:101218 1630

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Newark – The Delaware State Police are currently investigating a two vehicle crash involving a school bus that occurred  at approximately 1:14 p.m., Friday, October 12, 2018 at the intersection of DE 72 (Sunset Lake Rd.) and Reybold Rd., Newark. At this time there are no reported injuries for the students on the bus.
Motorists will experience delays in the area and are advised to seek alternate routes of travel as emergency crews are still on scene. Click on the following link for updated traffic conditions:

http://www.deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/index.shtml#advisories.

The investigation is in the early stages with further details being released as they become available.

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Released:101218 1400

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Lewes– The Delaware State Police are investigating a home invasion that occurred last evening.

The incident occurred at approximately 11:12 p.m. on Thursday, October 11, 2018 when Troopers were dispatched to the 19000 block of Ward Road for a report of a home invasion.  Upon arrival, contact was made with a 61-year-old male resident who advised that while he was asleep, two unknown male suspects had entered his residence demanding money.

The victim advised that both suspects were armed with what appeared to be handguns.  The victim indicated that the suspects began physically assaulting him and struck him in the head with a handgun.  The suspects did not obtain any property and fled the residence through the front door.

The victim was transported to a local area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The suspects were described as black males, wearing dark colored clothing and armed with what appeared to be handguns.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Troop 4, Major Crimes Unit, Detective R. Mills at 302-752-3800. 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

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Released: 101218 1102

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Claymont – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that took place in Claymont, Thursday evening.

The incident occurred at approximately 5:01 p.m., Thursday, October 11, 2018 on Naaman’s Rd. at the intersection with Philadelphia Pike. A 2000 Ford Explorer operated by a 35 year old Chester, PA man, was traveling eastbound on Naaman’s Rd., approaching the intersection with Philadelphia Pike at an apparent high rate of speed. A 2018 Ford Fusion being driven by a 26 year old Boothwyn, PA woman was traveling northbound on Philadelphia Pike in the left turn lane, to proceed onto westbound Naaman’s Rd., with a green arrow light.

The Explorer proceeded through the intersection against the red light, drove over a concrete median, striking a sign post before sideswiping the front end of the Fusion. The Explorer then traveled across the northbound lanes of Philadelphia Pike, striking and breaking through a guardrail, continuing down a grassy embankment, before dropping approximately 40 feet onto a dirt access road, coming to rest on its roof.

The driver of the Explorer and his front seat passenger, a 29 year old male, also from Chester, neither of which were properly restrained, were transported to the Christiana Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. A 37 year old Chester, PA man who was an unrestrained rear seat passenger was pronounced deceased at the scene. Identification is pending notification of next of kin.

The driver of the Fusion who was properly restrained was uninjured. Neither impairment nor improper driving are factors on her behalf.

Impairment on behalf of the driver of the Explorer is undetermined at this time.

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

The intersection of Naaman’s Rd. and Philadelphia Pike was closed for approximately 3 hours while the scene 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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Georgetown- The Delaware State Police have arrested a Selbyville man for burglary and theft charges.

On Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at approximately 10:48 a.m., Troopers were dispatched to the 19000 block of Shingle Point Road in reference to a burglary that occurred sometime between October 6 and October 7, 2018.  The homeowner reported that while she was working, someone had entered her residence and took numerous items, including DVDs, candle holders, and toiletries.  Through investigative measures, Troopers were able to identify the suspect as 26-year-old Anthony M. Roadarmel.

Roadarmel turned himself in at Troop 5 on October 9, 2018 at approximately 4:30 p.m., where he was charged with Burglary 2nd and Theft (Felony).  He was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court 3 and released on $6,000.00 unsecured bond.

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Released:101018 1118

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Claymont, DE – The Delaware State Police have arrested Cornelius Foster, 52, of Chester PA, in connection with a purse snatching that took place in the parking lot of the Tri-State Mall in mid-August.

The incident occurred at approximately 4:29 p.m. on Monday August 13, 2018, when a 92-year-old female victim was walking through the parking lot of the Save-A-Lot Grocery Store located at 401 Naamans Road, Claymont. Foster approached her from behind, shoved her and grabbed her purse, before fleeing in an awaiting white, Chrysler 300.

Through a variety of investigative leads and measures Foster was found to have used the victim’s credit card in Pennsylvania which led to him being positively identified. Foster was taken in to custody at his Chester, PA home without incident, subsequently waived extradition back to Delaware and was transported to Troop 2, where he was charged with one count each of Robbery 1st Degree and Conspiracy 2nd Degree. Foster was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court #2 and then committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in lieu of $62,000.00 secured bail.

Click on the following link to view the original release:

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2018/08/14/suspect-sought-in-purse-snatching-claymont/

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Released:101018 1100

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Seaford– The Delaware State Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating the pictured suspect who is wanted in connection with a reckless endangering incident.

The incident was reported on Friday, September 21, 2018 when Troopers were made aware of an incident that occurred the night prior at The Woodshed Bar located at 22588 Bridgeville Highway.  It was learned that a dispute in the parking lot led to a suspect firing rounds into an occupied vehicle.  Through investigative measures, Troopers identified the suspect as 36-year-old Jose Cabrera-Malpica of Milton.

Jose Cabrera-Malpica currently has active warrants out of Troop 4 for the following:

• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
• Reckless Endanger First Degree (2 counts)
• Conspiracy Second Degree
• Criminal Mischief

Troopers have been unable to located Cabrera-Malpica, and ask anyone with information in reference to his whereabouts to contact, Troop 4 Major Crimes Unit, Detective M. Doughty at 302-752-3794. 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: 100918 1447

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Newark (19713) – The Delaware State Police are investigating a shoplifting incident that turned into a robbery after a Home Depot employee was sprayed with pepper spray by a fleeing suspect.

The incident occurred at approximately 9:52 a.m., Monday, October 8, 2018 at the Home Depot, located at 1301 Churchman’s Rd., Newark, when an employee observed a group of known shoplifters in the store. The group which consists of two males and one female, have been tied to multiple shoplifting incidents that have taken place at Home Depot locations in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.

The group had loaded a large quantity of power tools into two separate shopping carts and proceeded to exit the store without rendering payment. The employee followed the group in to the parking lot to an awaiting Honda CRV with New York tags, at which time the female suspect sprayed him with pepper spray. The suspects were able to make off with the contents of one of the shopping carts but left the second behind.

Anyone who may know the identity or whereabouts of the pictured suspects are asked to contact Cpl. M. Fiore at Troop 6 by calling 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@delaware.gov.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:100918 1230

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