Hockessin– The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing to investigate a fatal hit and run crash involving a pedestrian which occurred in 2016, and is seeking the public’s assistance.

The crash occurred at approximately 9:28 p.m. on Sunday, February 28, 2016, as a pedestrian, identified as 34-year-old Jeremiah McCarthy of Hockessin, was attempting to cross Lancaster Pike (DE Rt. 41) at Ace Memorial Drive.  An unknown make and model vehicle was traveling in the northbound lane of DE Rt. 41 at Ace Memorial Drive and struck McCarthy.  McCarthy was pronounced dead at the scene, and the striking vehicle fled from the crash.

The Collision Reconstruction Unit has been unable to identify the striking vehicle or the operator and asks anyone with information to please contact Master Corporal J. Forester at 302-365-8485.  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: 051418 1134

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Wilmington (19803) – Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that took place at a North Wilmington Walgreens pharmacy Sunday night.

The incident occurred at approximately 10:47 p.m., Sunday, May 13, 2018, at the Walgreens located at 2119 Concord Pike, Wilmington. A masked suspect entered the business and approached a 36 year old male employee at the sales counter while displaying a black handgun and ordered him to open the cash register. The employee complied with the demand and opened the register, at which time the suspect reached in and removed an undisclosed amount of cash, before fleeing the store in a southbound direction. The employee was not injured as a result of the incident.

The suspect is described as a black male, 5’6”-5’9”, 160-170 lbs., wearing a red sweatshirt, black pants, a mask and in possession of a black handgun.

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 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: 051418 0950

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Bridgeville-The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that occurred last evening.

The preliminary investigation has determined that the incident occurred at approximately 11:08 p.m. on Sunday, May 13, 2018, as a 2011 BMW 328 XI was traveling eastbound on Newton Road negotiating a moderate right curve approaching the intersection of Adams Road. A 2007 Pontiac G-6 operated was traveling westbound on Newton Road negotiating the same curve. Due to a combination of the road being wet and unsafe speed, the operator of the BMW was unable to maintain the curve and began to spin while entering into the westbound travel lane. The front of the Pontiac struck the left front and side of the BMW.

The operator of the BMW, identified as 30-year-old Joseph A. Marks of Stevensville, MD, was pronounced dead at the scene by EMS.  It is unknown if he was wearing his seatbelt, and impairment is suspected on his behalf.

The operator of the Pontiac, an 18-year-old female of Seaford, was not wearing her seatbelt and impairment does not appear to be a factor on her behalf.  She was transported by EMS to the Nanticoke Memorial Hospital where she was treated and released.

This crash remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit.

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: 051418 0913

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Wilmington (19803)– Delaware State Police have arrested one suspect in connection with the robbery of a Wilmington area pharmacy.

The incident occurred on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at approximately 8:40 p.m., as a male and a female entered the CVS Pharmacy located at 4020 Concord Pike, and picked up shopping baskets.  The suspects loaded the shopping baskets with over $100.00 in merchandise, consisting mainly of deodorants, body washes, and hand lotions.

The male suspect identified as 20-year-old Raquan White of New Castle was arrested on Sunday, May 13, 2018, while working at a Wawa, located at 2748-54 Pulaski Highway, Newark.  He was transported to Troop 1 where he was charged with Robbery 2nd and Conspiracy 2nd.  White was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court 11 and committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on $4,000.00 secured bond.

Click on link for original release: Troopers Investigate Pharmacy Robbery-Wilmington

This case continues to remain under investigation for the second suspect.  Anyone with information is asked to please contact Troop 1, Master Corporal B. Boyd at 302-660-4251.  Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com

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Released: 051318 2055

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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.

Through investigative measures, detectives were able to identify a suspect, 28-year-old Mcarthur M. Risper Jr. of Bridgeville.  Risper currently has active warrants for Murder First Degree, Conspiracy First Degree, and two counts of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony. 

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This incident continues to remain under investigation by the homicide unit for possible further suspects.  If anyone has any information in reference to the whereabouts of Risper or information pertaining to this case, they are asked to contact Detective M. Csapo at 302-741-2729. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at 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: 051218 1119