Wilmington – The Delaware State Police are investigating the armed robbery of a Canby Park area business that occurred Thursday night.

The incident occurred at approximately 9:49 p.m., Thursday, September 13, 2018 at the Family Dollar store, located at 1914 Maryland Avenue, Wilmington. Three suspects with concealed faces, one of which was brandishing a handgun, entered the business and confronted two employees and one customer at the sales counter. The three victims were ordered to the floor at which time the suspects removed an undisclosed amount of cash from the register and safe, along with multiple packs of cigarettes from the display. As this was occurring another customer entered the business who was also ordered to the ground at gunpoint. After exiting the business all three suspects were last seen fleeing on foot towards Maryland Avenue. None of the four victims were injured as a result of the incident.

The suspects were described as follows:

Suspect #1: black female wearing all black clothing to include a face covering and armed with a handgun

Suspect #2: Hispanic male, heavy set, wearing all black clothing, to include a face covering

Suspect #3: Black male, wearing all black clothing to include a face covering

No surveillance images are available at this time.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Troop 2 Robbery Unit by calling 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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:091418 0945

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Newark – The Delaware State Police are investigating a strong armed robbery/purse snatching that took place in the parking lot of the Christiana Mall earlier this week.

The incident occurred at approximately 7:20 p.m., Wednesday, September 12, 2018 in the parking lot of the Christiana Mall, Newark. A 40 year old Philadelphia woman had just returned to her vehicle which was parked in the lot adjacent to the Barnes &Noble book store. As she sat in her vehicle a male juvenile suspect opened the front passenger side door and snatched her purse which was still draped on her shoulder. A brief struggle ensued, however the suspect was able to take possession of the purse, at which time he fled to a Chevrolet Uplander mini-van that was parked nearby. The Uplander was also occupied by a second male juvenile. The female victim exited her vehicle and confronted the suspects, at which time they both exited the Uplander and fled on foot, towards the Cinemark movie theater, still in possession of the purse. The victim was not injured as a result of the incident. Responding Troopers were able to determine that the Uplander had been reported stolen, earlier this same date.

The suspects were described as follows:

Suspect #1: black male, approximately 11 years of age, 5’4”-5’6”, 100 lbs., wearing a blue shirt and dark pants.

Suspect #2: black male, approximately 13 years of age, 5’6”-5’8”, 110 lbs., wearing a white shirt.

No surveillance images are available at this time.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Troop 2 Robbery Unit by calling 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

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:091418 0855

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Bridgeville- The Delaware State Police are investigating a home invasion that occurred yesterday afternoon in the Walkers Meadows Development.

The incident occurred at approximately 1:33 p.m., on Thursday, September 13, 2018 when Troopers were dispatched to a residence in the 20000 block of Millstone Lane for a report of a home invasion.  Upon arrival, Troopers learned that a 56-year-old female resident was home with her two grandchildren under the age of 3, when she heard a knock at the door.  Upon answering the door, three subjects pushed their way into the residence and forced the victim and children into a bathroom, where they tied up the victim.

The suspects proceeded to ransack the residence, and removed an undisclosed amount of cash and a cell phone prior to fleeing the scene.  No injures were reported as a result of this incident.

The suspects were described as three males wearing masks, and fleeing the area in a gray or silver colored Lexus cross-over type SUV with an unknown New York registration. (pictured)

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Troop 4, Major Crimes Unit, Detective Bluto at 302-752-3864. 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: 091418 0848

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Dover–  The Delaware State Police is releasing the names of the four other drivers involved in a fatal crash, involving five vehicles.

The incident occurred at approximately 5:44 p.m., on Friday, September 8, 2018 when a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling southbound on South DuPont Highway (US 13) towards Walnut Shade Road. A 2009 Ford Flex was slowing in heavy traffic, which had backed up nearly half a mile from the Walnut Shade Road stop light. A 2012 UPS Truck was stopped/slowing in traffic directly in front of the Ford Flex. A 2008 Chevrolet Silverado was stopped/slowing in traffic directly in front of the UPS truck. A 2017 Buick Envision was stopped/slowing in traffic directly in front of the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.  All of the vehicles were traveling in the left lane of South DuPont Highway.

Frederick J. Pierce, 29 of Magnolia, DE was the operator of the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado.

Harry J. Lindale, 37 of Dover, DE was the operator of the UPS Truck.

Scott Anderson, 39 of Federalsburg, MD was the operator of the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.

Martin F. Hogan 3rd, 76 of Milford, DE was the operator of the Buick Envision.

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

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2018/09/07/traffic-advisory-rt-13-longacre-drive-closed-due-serious-crash-dover/

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2018/09/08/update-troopers-investigating-fatal-crash-dover/

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Released:091318 1306

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Seaford-The Delaware State Police have arrested a Laurel man after a traffic stop led to the discovery of drugs.

The incident occurred at approximately 7:46 p.m., on Monday, September 10, 2018 when a Trooper observed a black Chevrolet Pickup truck traveling westbound on Concord Road approaching Sussex Highway.  The vehicle proceeded to turn onto northbound Sussex Highway when the operator failed to use their turn signal.  A traffic stop was initiated, and it was discovered that the driver,  43-year old, Todd A. Hathaway had a suspended license.

A search of the vehicle was conducted and located inside was approximately 15.06 grams of methamphetamine, over $1,200.00 in suspected drug proceeds, and drug paraphernalia.

Hathaway was transported back to Troop 5 without incident.  He was charged with the following:

• Possession With Intent to Deliver a controlled substance
• Possession of  a Controlled Substance
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (2 counts)
• Driving While Suspended or Revoked
• Failure to Signal Lane Change

Hathaway was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court 3 and released on $52,025.00 unsecured bond.

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Released: 091118 2003

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Our thoughts are with your communities as you prepare for the potential impact of Hurricane Florence. The Delaware State Police will continue to closely monitor Hurricane Florence and work with our state partners for your safety. We also hope our partnership with Nextdoor.com will be a helpful resource for you over the next few days. Delaware State Police on Nextdoor.com

As Delaware prepares for the impending storm of Hurricane Florence, we encourage all residents to prepare now by taking the following precautions:

-Ensure you have food, water, and medications for each person in your home for seven days.

-Be ready for power, utility, and phone service outages. Keep your mobile phones charged.

-Refill your gas tank and stock your vehicle with emergency supplies and a change of clothes

-Bring patio furniture and garbage cans inside; they could become dangerous in high winds

-Check out https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes to learn more about how to prepare

As the storm approaches, coastal and inland flooding is possible. Be aware of quickly moving water and flooded roads. Do not drive around barricades, or through high water. Pay close attention to the water saturated ground as it can easily cause down trees and power lines in heavy winds.

Know how you’ll communicate with family members and neighbors once the storm passes. You can call, text, email or use social media. Remember that during disasters, text instead of calling because phone lines are often overloaded.

In addition, it is important to prepare now for any possible effects in Delaware from Florence; check emergency kits, know your evacuation routes and continue to monitor weather reports. Should it become necessary for emergency shelters to be opened, locations will be announced at that time.

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Released: 091118 1951

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Harrington–  The Delaware State Police have arrested a Felton man after he threatened a co-worker with a gun while working.

The incident occurred on Monday, September 10, 2018 at approximately 10:17 a.m., when Troopers were dispatched to Kirby and Holloway Meats located at 966 Jackson Ditch Road, for a report of an employee with a handgun.  Upon arrival, Troopers learned that a temporary employee, David Frasier, 26, had engaged in an argument with a 56-year-old male employee.  As a result of the argument, Frasier exited the facility and retrieved a handgun from his vehicle.  Frasier re-entered the facility and proceeded directly towards the victim, while waving the firearm in the air.  Frasier then returned to his vehicle and fled from the scene without further incident.  No injures were reported.

Troopers made contact with Frazier who agreed to turn himself in at Troop 3.  Frazier was charged with Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony and Aggravated Menacing.  He was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court 2 and released on $20,000.00 unsecured bond.

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: 091118 0906

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Newark – The Delaware State Police with assistance from the Wilmington Field Office of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Baltimore Field Division, is continuing to investigate a burglary that took place at the Cabela’s Christiana Mall location in late August.

The incident occurred at approximately 1:15 a.m., Thursday, August 30, 2018 at the Cabela’s, located at 1100 Christiana Mall, Newark. An employee who was working the overnight shift, was alerted to the ringing of the main entrance door motion sensor. The employee thought this was suspicious since the door should have been secured, so he proceeded to the area to investigate further. As he approached the doors he observed multiple suspects fleeing the store.

The investigation has determined that a total of four suspects were able to enter the store after prying open the entrance doors. A fifth suspect remained at the doors while the others proceeded inside. The suspects were able to remove an assortment of BB guns, and associated ammunition (detailed below) before fleeing to an awaiting vehicle that was parked on the ramp from northbound SR 1 to I-95 northbound.

The BB guns taken, which all resemble actual firearms consisted of the following:

• BB Gun Air Rifle Machgun .177 cal.
• M4-177 Rifle Kit
• BB-177 Caliber Pump
• Umarex Steel Force BB Gun
• Umarex XBG .177 BB ammunition

Surveillance cameras were able to capture the following images of the five suspects.

The ATF is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individuals responsible for this crime. The National Shooting Sports Foundation, the trade association for the firearms industry, is also offering to match up to $1,000 of that reward, for a combined total possible reward of $3,500.

Anyone with information regarding this incident or who may know the identities or whereabouts of the suspects are asked to contact Detective D. DeFlaviis of the Troop 2 Criminal Investigative Unit at 302-365-8388.

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:091018 1340

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Wilmington (19810) – The Delaware State Police ae investigating the armed robbery of a North Wilmington 7-Eleven store that took place late Sunday night.

The incident occurred at approximately 11:05 p.m., Sunday, September 9, 2018 at the 7-Eleven convenience store located at 2100 Foulk Rd., in the area of Grubb Rd., Wilmington. Three suspects, all with their faces concealed, entered the business and confronted an employee at the sales counter. One of the suspects displayed a handgun, while the other two proceeded to remove an undisclosed amount of cash from the register, along with a large quantity of tobacco products from the display. The suspects also took cash, a cell-phone and car keys from the victim’s person before fleeing. The employee was not injured as a result of the incident.

Further investigation was able to determine that two other suspects remained outside the business during the robbery and that all five suspects entered into a dark colored vehicle, which was last seen fleeing eastbound on Grubb Rd.

No surveillance images are available at this time.

The suspects were described as follows:

• Suspect #1: black hooded sweatshirt, dark pants, face covered and in possession of a black hand gun. (Entered business)
• Suspect #2: All black clothing, face covered. (Entered business)
• Suspect #3: All black clothing, face covered. (Entered business)
• Suspect #4: All dark clothing. (Remained outside business)
• Suspect #5: All dark clothing. (Remained outside business)

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this 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: 091018 1000

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Millsboro- The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing to investigate a fatal crash, involving three vehicles that occurred earlier today.

The incident occurred at approximately 11:41 a.m. when a 1999 Jeep Cherokee was traveling eastbound on Lowes Crossing Road approaching the intersection of Millsboro Highway (SR 24) with a posted stop sign. A 2016 Dodge Caravan was traveling northbound on Millsboro Highway approaching the intersection of Lowes Crossing Road and Bald Branch Road. Millsboro Highway is a throughway and does not stop. A 2007 Dodge Ram Pick-up truck was traveling westbound on Bald Branch Road and stopped at the stop sign at the intersection of Millsboro Highway. The Cherokee failed to stop for the posted stop sign and crossed directly in front of the Caravan. As a result, the front of Caravan struck the right side of the Cherokee.  The impact caused the Caravan to rotate off the east side of roadway where it struck the front of the Dodge Ram. The Cherokee was also forced off the east side of the roadway into the grass.

The driver of the Cherokee, a 30-year-old female from Frankford, was properly restrained.  She was transported to the Nanticoke Memorial Hospital where she was treated and released with non-life threatening injuries.  Her 6-year-old daughter, a passenger in the second row seat was properly restrained.  She was transported to the Nanticoke Memorial Hospital where she was pronounced deceased.

The driver of the Caravan, a 64-year-old male from Salisbury MD, was properly restrained.  He was transported to the Peninsula Regional Medical Center where he was treated and released with non-life threatening injuries.  His passenger, a female from Salisbury MD, was also transported to the Peninsula Regional Medical Center where she was treated and admitted with non-life threatening injuries.

The driver of the Dodge Ram, a 46-year-old male from Georgetown, was properly restrained and not injured.

Impairment does not appear to be a factor on behalf of either drivers.  Millsboro Highway in the area of Lowes Crossing Road was closed for approximately 3 hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2018/09/09/traffic-advisory-millsboro-highway-lowes-crossing-road-closed-due-fatal-crash/

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: 090918 2051

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