*Update #2 Driver Succumbs to Injuries* Troopers Investigating Crash Involving a Moped-Lewes

Lewes- The Delaware State Police are continuing to investigate a fatal crash involving a moped that occurred on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at approximately 6:38 p.m., on John J. Williams Highway (SR 24) approaching the entrance of the Peddler’s Village Shopping Center. 

The operator of the moped, a 28-year-old male from Georgetown was not wearing a helmet.  He was initially transported to the Beebe Medical Center and later transferred the Christiana Hospital in serious condition where he succumbed to his injuries 0n Thursday, October 25, 2018. His name is being withheld at this time pending the notification of next of kin and extended family members. 

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2018/10/24/update-troopers-investigating-serious-crash-involving-moped-lewes/

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2018/10/23/traffic-advisory-john-j-williams-hwy-harts-road-closed-due-serious-crash-lewes/

The crash continues to remain under investigation by the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit.  Anyone with information pertaining to this incident is asked to contact, Troop 7, Corporal A. Mitchell at 302-703-3267. 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 Melissa Jaffe

Released: 102618 1123

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Assistance Sought in Locating Motorcycle That Struck Trooper

 

Newark – The Delaware State Police are continuing to investigate an incident in which a Trooper was struck by a motorcycle, that was evading a DUI checkpoint, and are asking for the public’s help in identifying the operator.

The incident occurred at approximately 11:50 p.m., Saturday, September 1, 2018 at a DUI Checkpoint which was set up in the eastbound lanes of U.S. 40 (Pulaski Hwy.), in the area of Lagrange Avenue, Newark. A uniformed Trooper who was on foot working the check-point observed a sport-style motorcycle, illuminated with green lighting, passing other vehicles which were stopped at the check-point. The operator failed to stop when given verbal commands by the Trooper, and instead accelerated and proceeded to maneuver through the other stopped vehicles, striking the Trooper as he fled. The motorcycle continued to travel eastbound on U.S. 40 at a high rate of speed, running multiple red lights, and was last seen in the area of Porter Rd. As a result of the incident the Trooper was admitted to the Christiana Hospital with an upper extremity injury, but has since been released.

The motorcycle involved in the incident is described as a sport-style bike equipped with green ground effect lighting, similar to the above image.

The operator was described as a white male, wearing a dark helmet, t-shirt, with visible arm tattoos.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts or identity of the motorcycle or operator are asked to contact Detective G. Biddle of the Troop 2 Major Crimes Unit at 302-365-8475.

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:102618 0918

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Delaware State Police Troop 5 to Host Community Café- Laurel

Laurel– Delaware State Police Troop 5 will be holding a Community Café on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. The event will held from 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. at the Royal Farms located at 30983 Sussex Highway, Laurel. The Community Café will have Troop 5 Administration and the Community Outreach Officer in attendance to meet and interact with members of the public.

This Community Café is often referred to as “Coffee with a Cop” in other police agencies and is being held in an effort to build a stronger relationship between the Delaware State Police and the communities that we so proudly serve.

 

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Released:102618 0718

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Police Activity at Hares Corner Post Office – New Castle

The “STaRS” Program Continues to Expand and Thrive

 

The Delaware State Police STaRS program, “State Troopers actively Reaching Students” continues to thrive and expand!

The initiative kicked off this past January when Troop 3 in partnership with the Caesar Rodney School District initiated its pilot program at the Allen Frear Elementary School located in Camden.

The program continues to be a huge success and provides students with a great opportunity for Troopers to engage in positive conversations with students during their lunchtime. With the program continuing to succeed, STaRS has now expanded to the Lake Forest School District as well as our New Castle County Schools, including seven elementary schools to encompass both the Colonial and Christiana School Districts.

The students have been extremely receptive in speaking with the Troopers and it provides them the opportunity to forge lasting relationships with the Law Enforcement community.

“The STaRS program is a wonderful opportunity for our troopers to reach elementary aged students in nontraditional law enforcement means.  The program is aimed to foster an inclusive environment that builds a better understanding of what law enforcement officers do, while also strengthening the trust of the police.  We accomplish this by uniformed troopers engaging in normal casual conversation and enjoying lunch with the kids.” Captain Joshua A. Bushweller, Troop 3 Commander, Delaware State Police  

Troopers visit two elementary schools in the participating school districts per week during the students’ lunchtime. The goal is that the STaRS program continues to be a success in which partnerships merge with Law Enforcement and other school districts.

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Released: 102418 1447

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Wilmington Man Charged with Multiple Drug and Weapon Offenses

New Castle – The Delaware State Police Governor’s Task Force (GTF) with the assistance of officers from Probation and Parole have arrested Angel L. Arbolay, 28, of Wilmington on multiple drug and weapon related offenses after he was located in a New Castle area motel.

On Thursday, October 23, 2018 at approximately 11:50 p.m., GTF members were conducting pro-active patrols in the 100 block of S. DuPont Highway when they heard what sounded like a verbal dispute in a room at the Dutch Inn Motel. Upon making contact with the male subject who was the source of the yelling, officers from Probation and Parole immediately recognized him as Arbolay, who they knew to have an active warrant for Violation of Probation.

Arbolay refused to comply with verbal commands to surrender and proceeded to move towards a nearby night stand within the room, in an apparent attempt to retrieve something. At this time a GTF member discharged their divisionally issued Taser which successfully subdued Arbolay, allowing him to be taken in to custody without further incident.

A subsequent search of the room resulted in the recovery of an array of illegal drugs and related paraphernalia along with a loaded 9mm handgun which was located in the night stand which Arbolay was attempting to access at the time that he was Tased.

 

Arbolay was transported to Troop 2 where he was charged with the following:

  • Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (F)
  • Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (F)
  • Possession of Ammunition by Person Prohibited (F)
  • Possession of a Firearm while in Possession of Illegal Narcotics (F)
  • Possession with Intent to Deliver Heroin Tier IV (F)
  • Possession of Heroin Tier V (F)
  • Unlawfully Operating a Clandestine Laboratory (F)
  • Tampering with Evidence (F)
  • Possession with Intent to Deliver Marijuana (F)
  • Possession of Marijuana (M)
  • Possession of Cocaine (M)
  • Possession of a Schedule IV Narcotic (Alprazolam) (M)
  • Resisting Arrest (M)

Seized Items:

  • 9mm Kel-Tech handgun, loaded with 5 rounds of ammunition
  • 54 grams of heroin
  • 392 grams of marijuana
  • 21 Alprazolam tablets (Schedule IV Narcotic)
  • 1 gram of powder cocaine
  • $573.00 suspected drug money
  • Materials used for packaging heroin for distribution

Arbolay was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court #2 and then committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in lieu of $258,400.00 cash bail.

 

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:102418 1250

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*Update* Troopers Investigating Serious Crash Involving Moped-Lewes

The incident occurred on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at approximately 6:38 p.m., when a CIXK Moped was traveling westbound on John J. Williams Highway (SR 24) approaching the entrance of the Peddler’s Village Shopping Center.  A Jeep Wrangler was traveling eastbound on John J. Williams Highway towards the Peddler’s Village entrance.  The Wrangler came to a stop in the left turn lane on SR 24, waiting to turn left into the Peddler’s Village entrance. The Wrangler proceeded to turn left into the entrance, directly in the path of the Moped. The impact caused the Moped and the operator of the Moped to be redirected to the westbound side of the roadway. 

The operator of the Moped, a 28-year-old male from Georgetown was not wearing a helmet.  He was initially transported to the Beebe Medical Center and later transferred the Christiana Hospital in serious condition. 

The operator of the Wrangler, a 16-year-old male from Millsboro was properly restrained and did not sustain injuries.  There were also two passengers in the Wrangler at the time of the crash, who did not sustain injuries. 

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

The crash continues to remain under investigation by the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit.  Anyone with information pertaining to this incident is asked to contact, Troop 7, Corporal A. Mitchell at 302-703-3267. 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.

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2018/10/23/traffic-advisory-john-j-williams-hwy-harts-road-closed-due-serious-crash-lewes/

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 102418 0906

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*Traffic Advisory*- John J. Williams HWY at Harts Road Closed Due to Serious Crash-Lewes

Lewes – The Delaware State Police are currently on scene of a serious crash involving a motorcycle that occurred at approximately 6:39 p.m., Tuesday, October 23, 2018 on John J. Williams Highway (SR 24).   As a result of this crash John J. Williams Highway at Harts 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: 102318 1927

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*UPDATE-Suspect Identified-Still at Large* Troopers Investigating Purse Snatching – North Wilmington

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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Troopers Arrest Man for 4th Offense DUI After Crash

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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