Middletown – Delaware State Police are investigating a serious crash involving a wrong way driver on State Route 1 in Middletown, that has sent three people to the hospital.

The incident occurred at approximately 12:09 a.m., Saturday, May 19, 2018, on State Route 1 in the area of Pole Bridge Road, Middletown. A 2006 Chevrolet Malibu, driven by a 24 year old Wilmington woman, was traveling SR 1 southbound in the northbound lanes of travel, north of the Roth Bridge. The Chevrolet continued southbound in the northbound lanes, crossing the bridge and proceeding through the Biddles Toll Plaza.

A 2016 Nissan Pathfinder, being driven by a 39 year old Concord, North Carolina woman was traveling SR 1 northbound in the left lane, just north of the Pole Bridge Road interchange, following behind another vehicle. As the Chevrolet approached, the lead vehicle was able to swerve out of the way to avoid a collision, however the Nissan was unable to do so and was struck head on.

The operator of the Chevrolet who was properly restrained, was transported to the Christiana Hospital with serious injuries. Impairment is being considered as a factor on her behalf.

The operator of the Nissan who was properly restrained, was transported to the Christiana Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Impairment is not being considered a factor on her behalf.

A 41 year old Concord, North Carolina man, who was a passenger in the Nissan and not wearing a seatbelt, was also transported to the Christiana Hospital with serious injuries.

SR 1 northbound in the area of Pole Bridge Road was closed for approximately 2 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

The investigation is ongoing and no charges have been filed at this time. Anyone with information regarding the crash 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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Dover– The following are not wanted.   This is a Homeless Sex Offender Public Notification.  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.

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Rehoboth Beach– Delaware State Police arrested a suspect in connection with a home invasion and other related charges.

The incident occurred on Thursday, May, 15, 2018 at approximately 12:45 p.m., when Troopers were dispatched to the unit block of Spinning Wheel Lane, Colonial East Rehoboth for a disorderly complaint.  Upon arrival, contact was made with 39-year-old Keegan Dolan who was outside at the front of the residence.

Further investigation revealed that two occupants, a 34-year-old male and a 24-year-old male were inside of the house when Dolan began banging on the residence and making threats towards them.  Dolan then proceeded to open a bedroom window and threw a bucket of water filled with cigarette butts, striking one of the residents and causing damage to the window blinds.  Dolan then attempted to climb threw the window while holding a baseball bat and threatening to harm the residents.  A wooden Louisville Slugger baseball bat was recovered from the scene.

Dolan was subsequently taken into custody without incident.  He was transported back to Troop 7 where he was charged with Home Invasion (Felony), 2 counts of Aggravated Menacing (Felony), Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony, Offensive Touching, Criminal Mischief, and Disorderly Conduct.  He was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court 2 and released on $25,500.00 unsecured bond.

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Seaford- The Delaware State Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating the above suspect who is wanted in connection with a burglary and multiple other charges.

The burglary incident occurred in February, 2018 at a residence on Garden Lane in Seaford.  Through investigative measures, 49-year-old Aaron Bell of Seaford was identified as a suspect.

Bell currently has an active warrant out of DSP Troop 5 including charges of Burglary Third, Theft, Criminal Mischief, Selling Stolen Property, Falsifying Business Records, and Theft By False Pretense.  He also has an active warrant out of DSP Troop 2 for Theft and two capiases out of the Sussex County Court of Common Pleas.

If anyone has information on the whereabouts of Bell, they are asked to please contact Troop 4, Detective Jones at 302-752-3795. 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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Wilmington – A two month long investigation by the Delaware State Police Governor’s Task Force (GTF), Probation & Parole, and the FBI Task Force, into suspected illegal drug activity at two Wilmington residences, has resulted in the arrest of Ruben P. Harper, 43, of Wilmington, on drug and weapons charges.

Based on a variety of investigative leads and measures, search warrants were obtained for two Wilmington residences and two vehicles associated with Harper. On Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at approximately 6:20 a.m., those warrants were executed at residences in the 300 block of Shipley Road and the 900 block of N. Spruce Street, Wilmington. At the time the warrant was executed at the Shipley Road residence Harper was located and taken into custody without incident.

The subsequent searches of the two residences as well as a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2013 Buick Le Sabre, both registered to Harper, resulted in the recovery of the following:

• 506 grams powder cocaine
• 129 grams crack cocaine
• 54.236 grams (7,748 bags) heroin
• 753 grams marijuana
• Stolen Glock 40 caliber handgun with extended clip
• $16,546 suspected drug money
• Assorted drug paraphernalia

Harper was transported to Delaware State Police Troop 2 where he was formally charged with the following:

• Receiving a Stolen Firearm (F)
• Possession of a Firearm By a Person Prohibited   (F)
• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (F)
• Possession of a Firearm While in Possession of Drugs (F)
• Possession with Intent to Deliver Heroin Tier IV (F)
• Possession of Heroin Tier V (F)
• Possession of Powder Cocaine Tier V (F)
• Possession with Intent to Deliver Powder Cocaine Tier IV (F)
• Possession of Crack Cocaine Tier V (F)
• Possession with Intent to Deliver Crack Cocaine Tier IV (F)
• Possession with Intent to Deliver Marijuana (F)
• Possession of Marijuana Tier I (F)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M)

Harper was then arraigned in the New Castle County Court of Common Pleas before being committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in lieu of $456,500 cash bail.

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Delmar, DE– The 46^th Annual Camp Barnes Benefit Stock Car Race will be held at the Delaware International Speedway on Tuesday, June 19, 2018.  Gates will open at 4:00 p.m. with racing action beginning at 6:30 p.m. Rain date is scheduled for Wednesday June 20, 2018.  The Delaware International Speedway is located at 37854 Sussex Highway (US 13 southbound), just north of the Delaware/Maryland line.

This year’s event will feature competitors throughout the Northeast Dirt Motorsports areas.  Drivers will compete for prize money over $35,000.  Big Block-Small Block Modifieds, Super Late Models, RUSH Crate Late Models, Crate 602 Sportsman, Modified Lites, Little Lincoln and Super Trucks will compete in over 100 laps of featured racing in their respective classes.

Gates open early at 4:00 p.m. with several activities and displays on hand, to include the Delaware State Police Aviation Unit .

In addition, Camp Barnes will recognize Mr. Hal Browning at intermission for his many years of dedication to Delaware racing.

Tickets to the event are available at the speedway’s ticket booth the night of the event. Spectator’s tickets are $20 and pit tickets are $35.  Children under 10 accompanied by parent or guardian are admitted free to spectator seating.

Camp Barnes originally opened in 1948 and was named in recognition of Colonel Herbert Barnes. The camp is located next to the Assawoman Wildlife Area on Miller Creek near Bethany Beach. For six weeks in the summer, each week, 70 children ages 10-13 attend Camp Barnes with no financial burden on their parents.  They participate in outdoor activities and are taught leadership and teamwork skills.

For additional information, please call Det. Jeff Hudson at 302-752-3838 or jeff.hudson@delaware.gov.

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Released: 051618 1642

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The investigation began on Friday, May 11, 2018, at approximately 8:20 p.m., when Troopers were dispatched to the 21000 block of Mill Park Drive, for a report of a shooting.  Upon their arrival, Troopers observed a male subject on the side of the road with apparent gunshot wounds.  The 41-year-old male victim, identified as Corey Bailey of Bridgeville, was transported to a local hospital by EMS, where he was pronounced deceased.