Millsboro- The Delaware State Police are currently on scene investigating a fatal crash that occurred at approximately 11:42 a.m., Sunday, September 9, 2018 on Millsboro Highway at Lowes Crossing Road.

Millsboro Highway between Bradford Road and Daisey Road is closed at this time.

Motorist should expect extended delays in this area and are advised to seek alternate routes of travel.

Further information will be released as it becomes available.

For updated traffic conditions and road closure information click on the following link:http://www.deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/index.shtml#advisories.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 090918 1409

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Bear– The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that took place at a Cosmetic and Beauty Supply Store earlier this morning.

The incident occurred at approximately 10:09 a.m., on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at the Beauty Max located at 1667 Pulaski Highway.  The suspect entered the business and made contact with a store employee.  While displaying a handgun in his waistband, and stating he had a gun, the suspect demanded the employee empty the cash register.  The employee complied with the suspect’s demands and turned over an undisclosed amount of cash.  The suspect exited the store and fled on foot towards Salem Church Road.  The store employee was not injured as a result of this incident.

The suspect was described as a white male wearing dark colored clothing.

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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released:090818 2014

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Bridgeville– The Delaware State Police are currently investigating a shots fired complaint that occurred earlier this morning.

The incident occurred at approximately 1:52 a.m., Saturday, September 9, 2018 when Troopers were dispatched to the area of Mill Park Drive and Coverdale Road for reports of shots being fired.  Upon arrival to the area, Troopers did not locate anything suspicious.  Troopers attempted to make contact with subjects at a residence in the 21000 block of Mill Park Drive with negative results.  Several hours later, a 28-year-old male and a 27-year-old female responded to Troop 5 to report that their residence had been shot at.

Troopers responded back to the residence on Mill Park Drive and discovered that the house along with a vehicle had been struck by bullets.  There were no reports of injury as a result of this incident.

This case continues to remain under investigation by Troop 4, Major Crimes Unit.  Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective K. Archer at 302-752-3791.  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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released:090818 1403

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Seaford– The Delaware State Police have arrested two suspects after a traffic stop led to the discovery of drugs and a weapon.

The incident occurred at approximately 1:52 a.m., on Saturday, September 8, 2018 when Troopers where dispatched to Coverdale Road in the area of Mill Park Drive for several reports of shots being fired.  A Trooper was in the immediate vicinity and observed a vehicle leaving the area.  A traffic stop was initiated on a Nissan Sentra on Hastings Farm Road east of Old Furnace Road.  Upon contact with the occupants, the Trooper immediately observed marijuana inside of the vehicle.  The driver, identified as 29-year-old Monte D. Murray of Seaford and his passenger, 22-year-old Tashyra N. Scott of Hartly, were taken into custody without incident.  A further search of the vehicle led to the discovery of the following:

• Approximately 2.91 grams of marijuana
• 5 Ecstasy tablets
• 9mm handgun
• A pistol magazine with (4) 9mm rounds
• Drug paraphernalia
• Over $200.00 in suspected drug proceeds

Murray and Scott were transported back to Troop 5 where they were charged with the following:

• Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon A Firearm
• Possession of a Deadly Weapon By a Person Prohibited
• Possession of a Controlled Substance
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Possession of Marijuana

Murray and Scott were arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court 3 and released on $3,950.00 unsecured bond.

Further investigation into the initial complaints of shots being fired did not lead to the discovery of any shell casings or damage to property at this time.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 090818 1013

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Dover–  The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing to investigate a fatal crash, involving five vehicles that occurred last evening.

The incident occurred at approximately 5:44 p.m., on Friday, September 7, 2018 when a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling southbound on S0uth 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.

The operator of the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado, a 29-year-old male from Magnolia, DE, failed to observe traffic slowing/stopped in front of him and struck the Ford Flex in the rear.  The impact of the collision was so great that a chain-reaction crash occurred. The Ford Flex was forced into the rear of the UPS Truck, which was forced into the rear of the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado, which was forced into the rear of the Buick Envision.

The 2008 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by a 39-year-old male from Federalsburg, MD and the Buick Envision, driven by a 76-year-old male from Milford, DE, came to a controlled stop in the median of South DuPont Highway.  The UPS Truck, driven by a 37-year-old male from Dover, DE was forced off the highway into a ditch. The Ford Flex, operated by a 44-year-old female from Kenton, DE and the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado came to an uncontrolled stop in the left travel lane of South DuPont Highway.

The 44-year-old operator of the Ford Flex, identified as Catina Isaacs, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The 29-year-old operator of the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado and the 37-year-old operator of the UPS truck were transported to the Bayhealth Kent General Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The drivers of the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado and the Ford Flex were not wearing their seatbelts at the time of the collision.  Impairment does not appear to be a factor on behalf of any of the drivers involved.

US 13, in the area of  Long Acre Drive was closed for approximately 4.5 hours while the investigation was completed and the roadway was cleared.

*Traffic Advisory*-Rt. 13 at Longacre Drive Closed Due to Serious Crash -Dover

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: 090818 0741

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Dover (19901)-The Delaware State Police are currently on scene of a serious crash that occurred at approximately 6:12 p.m., Friday, September 7, 2018 on South Dupont Highway in the southbound lanes.  As a result of this crash, southbound Rt. 13 in the area of Longacre Drive 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: 090718 1832

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Christiana (19702)- The Delaware State Police have arrested a Wilmington man after he led them on a pursuit.

The incident occurred on Friday, August 7, 2018 at approximately 10:22 a.m., when Troopers observed a white Mercedes traveling at a high rate of speed on northbound John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway (I95) south of South Chapel Street.  The Trooper proceeded to activate their emergency equipment when the vehicle continued traveling at a high rate of speed and a pursuit ensued.  The Mercedes proceeded to exit I95 onto eastbound Rt. 273.  The vehicle eventually came to an abrupt stop at Augusta Drive and Malvina Drive, when the driver exited the vehicle and fled on foot.   As the driver continued to flee, he knocked down a wooden fence located on private property.

The driver, identified as 23-year-old Malik J. Wilson was located in a wooded area off of E. Cherokee Drive and E. Chestnut Hill Road and subsequently taken into custody.  A search of his vehicle yielded approximately 4.43 grams of marijuana.  Wilson was transported back to Troop 6 where he was charged with the following:

• Disregarding a Police Officer Signal (Felony)
• Resisting Arrest
• Possession of Marijuana
• Reckless Driving
• Aggressive Driving
• Criminal Mischief
• Driving Without a Valid License
• Speeding
• Failure to Stop At a Red Light (3 counts)

Wilson was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on $8,600.00 secured bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 090718 1814

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Bear – The Delaware State Police are currently investigating a shots fired incident that took place in the Sunset Station Shopping Center parking lot, located in the 1800 block of Pulaski Hwy., just before noon today.

The preliminary investigation has determined that at approximately 11:32 a.m., Friday, September 7, 2018 two subjects had a verbal altercation outside one of the businesses. After the altercation, one of the subjects, a 33 year old male, returned to his vehicle which was parked in the lot, and proceeded to drive away. As he was pulling away, the other male, who was in possession of a handgun, fired multiple rounds which struck the vehicle. The male driver was not struck and did not sustain any injuries as a result of the incident.

The suspect, who was described by the victim as a black male, approximately 16 years of age, 5’9”, 160 lbs, wearing all black clothing, a backpack and in possession of a black handgun, was last seen on foot towards Scotland Drive.

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 Major Crimes Unit at 302-365-8567.

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:090718 1520

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Harrington- The Delaware State Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the above pictured suspect who is wanted in connection with an attempted theft of motor vehicles.

The incident occurred on September 1, 2018 at approximately 11:45 p.m. when the suspect attempted to steal motor vehicles from the Atlantic Auto Brokers located at 15428 South Dupont Highway.  The suspect entered the area on foot from Raughley Hill Road and began rummaging through numerous vehicles on the property. The suspect damaged the vehicles’ ignition using a sharp instrument in an attempt to take the cars.  The suspect remained on the property until approximately 4:00 a.m., and caused over $5,000 worth of damage to the vehicles.

The suspect is described as a black male with a beard wearing a light colored hat,  light colored long sleeve shirt, and athletic shorts.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Troop 3, Tfc. Spanier, at 302-697-4454. 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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 090718 1457

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Newark – The Delaware State Police have identified Anish Amin, 24, of Newark as the operator of a Yamaha trail bike who was killed as a result of a motor vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 8:07 p.m., Wednesday, September 5, 2018 on Otts Chapel Rd. at the intersection with Welsh Tract Rd. in Newark.

Click on the following link to view the original release:

Troopers Investigating Fatal Crash – Newark

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this incident are asked to contact Cpl. J. Aube of the Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit at 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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 090718 0800

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