Dover– The following are not wanted. These are Homeless Sex Offender Public Notifications. If you have information that any of the listed subjects are occupying a residence, please call 302-672-5306. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.
Presented by the Director of Public Information, Sergeant Richard Bratz
Released: 080318 2111
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Bear – The Delaware State Police have identified Spud M. Burns 3rd, 36, of Wilmington as the operator of a motorcycle, who was killed in a crash that occurred at approximately 11:29 p.m., Wednesday, August 1, 2018 on U.S. Rt. 40 eastbound, east of Church Rd., Bear.
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Troopers Investigating Fatal Crash Involving a Motorcycle – Bear
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Cpl. J. Breen of the Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit at 302-365-8486.
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: 080318 1215
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Millsboro– The Delaware State Police have arrested a Millsboro woman after a domestic led to one victim sustaining serious injuries.
The incident occurred on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at approximately 5:21 p.m. when Troopers were dispatched to the area of Phillips Branch Road and Harbeson Road for a fight in progress. Upon arrival, Troopers observed a white Nissan Armada on the edge of the roadway with substantial damage to its passenger’s side, and a Kawasaki motorcycle that was laid on its side. Contact was made with the driver of the motorcycle, a 27-year-old male and his wife, 25-year old Yeiricel Contreras-Garcia, who was standing next to him arguing.
It was learned that Contreras-Garcia had struck the motorcycle with her vehicle (Nissan Armada) because she saw her husband driving with his girlfriend on the back of the bike. After striking the motorcycle, Contreras-Garcia proceeded to engage in a physical altercation with the 28-year-old female of Selbyville, who was riding on the back of the bike.
The 28-year-old female was transported by ambulance to a local area hospital where she was later transferred to another hospital and admitted with serious injuries. The 27-year-old male declined medical treatment at the scene.
Yeiricel Contreras-Garcia was transported back to Troop 7 where she was charged with the following:
Contreras-Garcia was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to the Delores J. Baylor Womens Correctional Institution on $70,000.00 secured 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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe
Released: 080318 1043
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Rehoboth Beach– The Delaware State Police have arrested two suspects after an altercation led to the discharge of a weapon.
The incident occurred on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at approximately 11:10 a.m., when police were dispatched to the 37000 of Johnson Street, for a report of a domestic incident. Upon arrival, Troopers located a 19-year-old male victim with injuries.
It was learned that the 19-year-old victim was visiting his mother’s residence on Johnson Street, when his sister, 21 year-old Delilah Boyernd of Harrington, and her boyfriend 21-year-old Marvin Burton of Rehoboth Beach showed up at the residence. Marvin exited the vehicle and began confronting the 19-year-old, which led to a physical altercation. Marvin proceeded to go back to the vehicle he arrived in, at which time Delilah who was still in the driver’s seat, placed the vehicle in drive and accelerated towards her brother’s direction, missing him along with her other 22-year-old and 15-year-old brothers. However, Delilah struck a tree, causing the front windshield and passenger window to shatter. Delilah exited the vehicle and was screaming and yelling. Marvin then obtained a handgun from the glove box and a struggle between him and the 19-year-old ensued. Marvin struck the 19-year-old in the head with the handgun. While the two struggled over the gun, the weapon was discharged and the 19-year-old was able to take possession of the magazine. In the meantime, Delilah’s 50-year-old mother had exited her residence, at which time Delilah and she engaged in a physical altercation. Marvin and Delilah eventually proceeded back to the vehicle and fled the scene.
Troopers located the vehicle, a silver Kia Sol, along with the sole occupant, Delilah, in the subdivision of Aspen Meadows off of Munchy Branch Road, Rehoboth Beach. A short time later, Troopers located Marvin at his residence in the 35000 block of E. Atlantic Circle, where he was taken into custody without incident.
The 19-year-old male victim was transported by ambulance to a local area hospital where he was treated and released. The 22-year-old and 15-year-old male victims were not injured. The 50-year-old victim sustained minor injuries and declined medical treatment.
Located at the scene was a magazine for a .40 caliber handgun loaded with bullets. A search warrant was later executed on Marvin’s residence, which led to the discovery of .40 caliber ammunition and a leather holster.
Marvin and Delilah were transported back to Troop 7.
Marvin Burton was charged with the following:
Marvin was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on $100,000.00 cash only bond.
Delilah Boyer was charged with the following:
Delilah was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to the Delores J. Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution on $80,000 secured bond.
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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe
Released: 080318 0857
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Dover- The Delaware State Police Kent County Drug Unit and the Dover Police Department Drugs, Vice, and Organized Crime Unit, concluded a two month drug investigation which led to multiple charges.
On Thursday, August 2, 2018 at approximately 9:30 a.m., a traffic stop was conducted on S. Dupont Highway in the area of Lebanon Road. Contact was made with the driver, 27-year-old Eric K. Johnson of Dover, who initially provided a false name. Subsequently Johnson was taken into custody and a search of his vehicle revealed approximately 1,326 bags of heroin (9.292 grams) and over $600.00 in suspected drug proceeds.
Johnson was known to frequent a residence in the River Chase Apartments, Dover. Subsequently a search warrant was executed at that residence. Upon the execution of the search warrant approximately 2,210 more bags of heroin (15.47 grams) and over $2,000.00 in suspected drug proceeds were located.
As a result of the search warrant and investigation, the home owner identified as 28-year-old Maurita Guzman was taken into custody without incident.
Eric K. Johnson was transported back to Troop 3 where he was charged with the following:
Johnson was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center on $102,501 secured bond.
Maurita Guzman was transported back to Troop 3 where she was charged with the following:
Guzman was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court 2 and released on $13,500.00 unsecured bond.
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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe
Released: 080218 1852
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Laurel– The Delaware State Police arrest a Laurel man for his 7th offense DUI after he was involved in a single motorcycle crash.
The incident occurred on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at approximately 2:03 p.m., when Troopers were dispatched to a crash on County Seat Highway, east of Fire Tower Road. Upon arrival to the scene, the Trooper located a subject laying on his side with his leg trapped in his moped. While speaking with the operator, 54-year-old Bruce G. Williams Jr., an odor of alcohol was detected, and a DUI investigation ensued.
Williams was transported to the Laurel Police Department. A computer check revealed that Williams had six previous DUI convictions, making this his seventh offense. Williams was charged with 7th Offense DUI After 6 Prior Offenses, Driving After Judgment Prohibited, Driving While Suspended or Revoked, Failure to Have Insurance Identification in Possession, Operation of an Unregistered Motor Vehicle, and Fictitious Tags. He was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on $41,503.00 cash only bond.
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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe
Released: 080218 1039
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Bear – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing to investigate a fatal crash involving a motorcycle that took place late Wednesday night.
The incident occurred at approximately 11:29 p.m., Wednesday, August 1, 2018 on U.S. Rt. 40 eastbound, east of Church Rd., Bear. A 2003 Suzuki GSX-R1000 motorcycle, being operated by a 36 year old Wilmington man was traveling eastbound Rt. 40 in the left lane, at an apparent high rate of speed. A 2016 Chrysler 200, operated by a 57 year old Newark man was turning left from Rt. 40 westbound to continue in to the Rockwood Apartment complex, which is just east of Church Rd. As the Chrysler proceeded to make the turn, the Suzuki struck its right side. The impact caused the Suzuki operator to be ejected from the motorcycle and thrown to the roadway, where he came to rest on the Rt. 40 eastbound right shoulder. After the initial collision, a third vehicle, a 2018 Jeep, operated by a 22 year old Philadelphia, PA woman, struck the Suzuki which had come to rest in the Rt. 40 eastbound lane of travel.
The operator of the Suzuki was pronounced dead at the scene. High speed is being considered as a contributing factor on his behalf, impairment is unknown at this time. Identification of the victim is pending notification of next of kin.
The operator of the Chrysler was properly restrained and declined treatment for minor injuries. Impairment is not being considered as a factor on his behalf.
The operator of the Jeep who was also properly restrained was not injured. Impairment is not being considered as a factor on her behalf.
U.S. Rt. 40 eastbound at Church Rd. was closed for approximately 3 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Cpl. J. Breen of the Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit at 302-365-8486.
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: 080218 0540
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Harrington- The Delaware State Police have arrested a suspect in connection with passing counterfeit bills at the Delaware State Fair while a second suspect still remains at large.
The incident occurred on Friday, July 27, 2018 at approximately 10:00 p.m. when Troopers working at the fair were alerted that two subjects were passing counterfeit bills to vendors to purchase beverages and food. A description of the suspects were provided to the Troopers, and subsequently one subject was taken into custody, 19-year-old Jerome Norton-Roberts of Harrington. A search of Norton-Roberts revealed approximately 26 counterfeit one hundred dollar bills.
Norton-Roberts was transported to back to Troop 3, where he was charged with Forgery First Degree (Money Stamps Securities Other Valuables Issued By Government), Theft By False Pretense Under $1500, and Conspiracy. He was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court and released on $2,000.00 unsecured bond.
A second suspect, 17-year-old Reggie Marshall of Harrington, has been identified and currently has active warrants out of Troop 3 for Forgery First Degree (Money Stamps Securities Other Valuables Issued By Government), Theft By False Pretense Under $1500, and Conspiracy.
This case continues to remain under investigation and anyone with information in reference to the whereabouts of Reggie Marshall is asked to please contact Troop 3, Detective S. Ryan 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://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com
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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe
Released: 073118 1759
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Seaford– The Delaware State Police are seeking the public’s assistance in attempting to locate a suspect who fled from police and in the process abandoned his nine year old son.
The incident occurred on Monday, July 30, 2018 at approximately 8:35 p.m. when Troopers on patrol in the Seaford area observed a black Volkswagon Jetta fail to use its turn signal as it made a U-turn from southbound US 13 to northbound US 13 at Brickyard Road. A traffic stop was initiated and the vehicle stopped in the parking lot of the Southern Grill Restaurant, located on US 13. Upon contact with the driver, 28-year-old Steven D. Verley of Millsboro, an odor of the marijuana was detected. It was also discovered at this point that there was child seated in the front passenger’s seat. As Verley was being asked to step out of the vehicle, he proceeded to put the car in drive and a pursuit ensued.
Due to the high rates of speed and aggressive manner in which Verley was driving with a child in the vehicle, the pursuit was terminated.
The Seaford Police Department later observed Verley walking in the area of North Street and Liberty Street with his son. Once Verley observed the police, he abandoned his son and ran into a wooded vacant lot. Police immediately took custody of the child who was unharmed and later turned over to a relative.
A search of the surrounding area for Verley was conducted with negative results. Troopers did locate a prescription bottle with numerous pills, not prescribed to Verley, along with money that he had thrown.
The vehicle in which Verley was driving was located abandoned at a residence on North Street. A search of the vehicle was conducted and yielded a marijuana blunt (approximately 1.02 grams), marijuana (approximately 6.51 grams), crack cocaine (approximately 2.36 grams), 2 oxycodone pills (approximately 5mg), and drug paraphernalia.
The inventory of the prescription bottle revealed 1 (10 mg) Oxycodone and 42 Percocet pills.
Troopers have been unable to locate Verley who currently has active warrants out of Troop 5 for 3 counts of 3rd Offense Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance, 2 counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, 3 counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Disregarding a Police Officer Signal, Reckless Driving, and other traffic related offenses.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Verley is asked to please contact Troop 5, Corporal J. Rollins at 302-337-8253. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.
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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe
Released 073118 1242
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Dover (19901) –The Delaware State Police have arrested three suspects in connection with a home invasion that occurred in late January, 2018.
The incident occurred on Wednesday, January 24, 2018, at approximately 8:57 p.m. when Troopers responded to the 1300 block of South Little Creek Road for a reported home invasion. Upon arrival, Troopers made contact with a 35-year-old male resident. The 35-year-old victim advised Troopers he agreed over the phone to meet a female in reference to purchasing an iPhone. The victim responded to an agreed upon location and met with the female in a parking lot. The female proceeded to entered the victims car to discuss the purchase of the iPhone. The victim advised the female that his money was at his residence at which time the two of then drove to his house.
Upon the victim exiting his vehicle, he was approached by two males displaying firearms and demanding money. The victim was then forced inside of his residence. While the two male suspects where inside of the victim’s residence, they ransacked a bedroom. When they did not find any money, they forced the victim at gunpoint back into his own vehicle. The suspects then proceeded to drive the victim around in his vehicle demanding to know the location of the money. The suspects eventually returned to the residence, and again forced the victim back inside of his house for a second time. The suspects obtained several items prior to fleeing the scene.
Through investigative measures, Troopers were able to identify the suspects as 23-year-old Arshawon Brown of Harrington, 21-year-old Tianna Scott of Harrington, and 22-year-old Treyon Craig of Harrington.
On March 13, 2018, Tianna Scott was taken into custody while at the Court of Common Pleas on an unrelated manner. She was transported back to Troop 3 where she was charged Robbery First Degree and Conspiracy Second Degree. Scott was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court and released after posting $22,000.00 secured bond.
On March 30, 2018, Arshawon Brown was taken into custody by the Middletown Police Department. He was charged with Home Invasion, Robbery First Degree, Unlawful Imprisonment First Degree, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, Conspiracy Second Degree, Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony, and Malicious Interference Emergency Communications and Intentionally Prevent or Hinder. Brown was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court and committed to the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center on $189,250.00 secured bond.
On July 30, 2018, Treyon Craig was taken into custody on a traffic stop and transported back to Troop 3 where he was charged with Home Invasion, Robbery First Degree, Unlawful Imprisonment First Degree, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, Conspiracy Second Degree, Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony, and Malicious Interference Emergency Communications Intentionally Prevent or Hinder. He was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court and committed to the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center on $193,000.00 cash only 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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe
Released: 073118 1053
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