Newark – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that took place on Otts Chapel Rd. in Newark on Wednesday night.

The incident occurred at approximately 8:07 p.m., Wednesday, September 5, 2018 on Otts Chapel Rd. at the intersection with Welsh Tract Rd. A 2007 Honda CRV, operated by a 44 year old Bowie, Maryland man was traveling southbound on Otts Chapel Rd. intending to turn left onto Welsh Tract Rd. A Yamaha trail bike, operated by a 24 year old Newark man was traveling northbound on Otts Chapel Rd. proceeding through the intersection with Welsh Tract Rd. The Honda turned left in front of the Yamaha, at which time both vehicles collided, in the northbound lane of Otts Chapel Rd. The Yamaha operator was ejected from the trail bike, coming to rest in the southbound lane of Otts Chapel Rd. The Honda was brought to a controlled stop on Welsh Tract Rd.

The operator of the Yamaha was pronounced deceased at the scene. Impairment on his behalf is unknown at this time. Identification is pending next of kin notification.

The operator of the Honda was not injured as a result of the crash. Impairment on his behalf is not a factor.

The initial investigation has determined that the Yamaha was not a registered vehicle and was not street legal. The Yamaha had no headlights, tail lights or other reflective devices.

Otts Chapel Rd. and Welsh Tract Rd. were closed for approximately 2 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

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: 090618 1110

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Wilmington – The Delaware State Police are continuing to investigate a crash involving a motorcycle that occurred at approximately 11:26 a.m., Wednesday, September 5, 2018 on Philadelphia Pike in the area of Holly Oak Rd.

The investigation has determined that a 1982 Harley Davidson XLH motorcycle, operated by a 65 year old Claymont man, was traveling Philadelphia Pike southbound just south of W. Holly Oak Rd. A 2007 Lexus GS450, operated by a 56 year old Wilmington woman, was traveling Philadelphia Pike northbound and proceeded to turn left into a business located 1507 Philadelphia Pike, directly in front of the motorcycle. The motorcycle operator applied his brakes in order to avoid colliding with the Lexus but could not do so and struck the right side of the vehicle.

The motorcycle operator was transported to the Christiana Hospital in serious condition.

The operator of the Lexus was not injured as a result of the crash. She was cited for “Vehicle Turning Left Must Yield the Right of Way”

Philadelphia Pike was closed for approximately 90 minutes while the scene was investigated and cleared.

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Troopers Investigating Crash Involving a Motorcycle – Philadelphia Pike

*UPDATE-Roadway Re-opened* Troopers Investigating Crash Involving a Motorcycle – Philadelphia Pike

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:090518 1650

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New Castle (19720) – The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that took place at the Best Knights Inn on Tuesday afternoon.

The incident occurred at approximately 5:24 p.m., Tuesday, September 4, 2018 inside a room at the Best Knights Inn, located at 1200 West Ave., New Castle. A 31 year old Wilmington woman became involved in a verbal altercation with a male acquaintance who accused her of stealing money from him. The male subject then grabbed the victim’s cell-phone out of her hand and a physical altercation ensued, resulting in the victim being struck multiple times in the head and face by the male subject. An employee of the motel intervened at which time the male subject fled the property with the victims phone, in a dark colored passenger vehicle. The victim was transported to the Wilmington Hospital where she was treated for her injuries.

The victim described the subject as a black male, 5’1”-5’2”, 150-170 lbs., wearing a white tank top and black shorts.

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 Michael Austin

Released:090518 1405

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Wilmington – The Delaware State Police are continuing to investigate a crash involving a motorcycle that occurred at approximately 11:26 a.m., Wednesday, September 5, 2018 on Philadelphia Pike in the area of Holly Oak Rd.

At this time all lanes of Philadelphia Pike have been re-opened.

The investigation is active and ongoing with further details being released as they become available.

Presented by Public Information, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 090518 1310

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Bear – The Delaware State Police are investigating a crash involving a school bus that occurred at approximately 6:58 a.m., Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at the intersection of DE 896 southbound at Brennan Blvd., Bear.

The investigation has determined that a 2006 Nissan Sentra, operated by a 17 year old from Newark, was traveling DE 896 southbound in the left lane approaching the intersection with Brennan Blvd. A 2013 International school bus, operated by a 44 year old Townsend woman, was stopped in the DE 896 southbound left turn lane at the intersection of Brennan Blvd. The bus changed from the left turn lane into the left thru lane, directly into the path of the Nissan. The operator of the Nissan applied his brakes and attempted to veer right to avoid the bus but could not do so and in turn the front left of his vehicle struck the front right side of the bus. Both vehicles came to rest in the DE 896 southbound lanes of travel.

All of the students on the bus, who were from Appoquinimink High School, did not sustain any injuries as a result of the crash. The bus driver was transported to the Christiana Hospital with minor injuries.

The driver of the Nissan along with a 17 year old passenger were transported to the Christiana Hospital for evaluation.

The driver of the bus was cited for Improper Lane Change.

DE 896 southbound was closed for approximately for approximately 1 hour while the scene was investigated and cleared.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:090518 1300

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Wilmington – The Delaware State Police are continuing to investigate a crash involving a motorcycle that occurred at approximately 11:26 a.m., Wednesday, September 5, 2018 on Philadelphia Pike in the area of Holly Oak Rd. As a result Philadelphia Pike is closed between Silverside Rd. and Holly Oak Rd.

The investigation is active and ongoing with further details being released as they become available.

Presented by Public Information, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 090518 1216

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Bear – The Delaware State Police are currently on scene of a crash involving a school bus that occurred at approximately 6:58 a.m., Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at the intersection of DE 896 southbound at Brennan Blvd., Bear. The initial investigation has determined that the bus driver sustained minor injuries, however none of the students on the bus were injured as a result of the crash.

Motorists will experience delays in the area and are advised to seek alternate routes of travel. For updated traffic conditions and road closure information click on the following link: 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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:090518 0735

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Bridgeville– The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a serious crash that occurred earlier this afternoon.

The incident occurred on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at approximately 1:22 p.m. when a 2011 Ford Fusion was stopped northbound on Cedar Corners Road attempting to cross over Redden Road. A 2015 Kenworth T270, six wheel truck was traveling westbound on Redden Road approaching the intersection of Cedar Corners Road. For unknown reasons, the operator of the Fusion failed to remain stopped and pulled out directly in front of the truck.

The operator of the truck attempt to try and avoid the Fusion by swerving to the right, however the front bumper of the truck impacted the right side of the Fusion.

The operator of the Fusion, an 85-year-old female from Ellendale, was properly restrained and initially transported by ambulance to the Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford.  She was later transferred to the Christiana Hospital in critical condition.

The operator of the truck, a 50-year-old male from Pennsylvania was properly restrained and not injured as a result of this crash.

The crash continues to remain under investigation by the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit.  No charges have been filed at this time.  Cedar Corners Road at Redden Road was closed for approximately 2.5 hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 090418 1829

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New Castle (19720) – The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that took place in the parking lot of a New Castle area bank late Saturday night.

The incident occurred at approximately 11:00 p.m., Saturday, September, 1, 2018 in the parking lot of the Wells Fargo Bank, located at 1424 N. DuPont Hwy., New Castle. A 26 year old Delaware City man was seated in his vehicle just prior to using the bank’s ATM when three subjects approached. The first subject, who positioned himself at the driver’s door was in possession of a black handgun. A second subject, who was at the front passenger door was in possession of a silver hand gun, while a third subject remained in the area of the passenger side rear door. The subject at the driver’s door pointed the gun at the victim and demanded property from inside the vehicle. The victim complied with the demand by turning over an undisclosed amount of cash and two cell-phones. After obtaining the property the victim was ordered to put his head down and not look up. During the time that the victim had his head down all three subjects were able to flee. The victim further advised that he believed they were in a black vehicle because there was one in the lot prior to the incident, but it was gone when he finally looked up. The victim was not injured as a result of the incident.

The three subjects were described by the victim as follows:

Suspect #1: Black male, 5’8”, 160 lbs., wearing all black clothing, in possession of a black handgun.

Suspect #2: Black male in possession of a silver handgun.

Suspect #3: Unable to provide a description.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information 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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Dover (19901)- The Delaware State Police have arrested two Dover men after a pursuit led to the recovery of a stolen motor vehicle.

The incident occurred on Monday, September 3, 2018 at approximately 3:12 p.m. when Troopers were dispatched to the Royal Farms located at 1512 Fast Landing Road for a report of a suspicious vehicle, a Hyundai Accent that was missing its bumper.  Upon arrival, Troopers observed the vehicle in the parking lot and a check of the license plate revealed that the vehicle was reported stolen.  The vehicle proceeded to exit the parking lot, when a vehicle pursuit ensued.  After striking a curb while traveling on Twin Oaks Road, the vehicle became disabled and the driver and passenger exited and fled on foot.

The passenger, identified as 22-year-old Zemondra Jackson was apprehended a short time later without incident.  The Dover Police Department assisted with the search for the driver and located him behind a shed at a residence on the corner of Mckee Road and Rose Bowl Road.  The driver, identified as 22 year-old Deandre T. Bennett was taken into custody.  Jackson and Bennett were transported back to Troop 9.

Deandre T. Bennett was charged with the following:

• Receiving Stolen Property (Felony)
• Disregarding a Police Officer Signal (Felony)
• Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
• Resisting Arrest
• Reckless Driving
• Driving Without a Valid License

Bennett was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court 7 and committed to the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center on $3,650.00 secured bond. 

Zemondra Jackson was charged with the following:

• Receiving Stolen Property (Felony)
• Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
• Resisting Arrest

Jackson was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court 7 and committed to the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center on $2,500.00 secured bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 090418 1013

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