Cheswold– The Delaware State Police arrest a suspect after traffic stop leads to the discovery of drugs.

The incident occurred on Friday, April 13, 2018, at approximately 2:02 p.m. as a trooper on stationary patrol on US 13 southbound north of SR 42 observed a tan Nissan Altima with tinted front windows. A computer check showed the vehicle did not have a tint waiver. The trooper activated the emergency equipment and initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle. The driver was contacted and identified as Shawn A. Wright, 31 of Baltimore, Maryland. He did not have a valid driver’s license. The occupants of the vehicle also included an adult female passenger and two young children with one unrestrained with no child safety seat.

During the investigation a search of the vehicle revealed multiple bags containing marijuana weighing over 134 grams of marijuana. Both children were in arms reach of the marijuana in which could have caused serious injury or harm if ingested.

The adult female passenger properly secured her children in the vehicle and responded to Troop 9. Shawn A. Wright, 31 of Baltimore, MD was taken in custody and transported to Troop 9, Odessa. He was charged with two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Possession of Marijuana with Aggravating Factor, Driving without a License and Operating a Vehicle with Improper Window Tinting. He was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court 2 and released after posting $503.00 secured bond with a no contact order with the children.

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Released: 041418 1441

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Middletown – The Delaware State Police arrest a suspect after traffic stop leads to the discovery of drugs.

The incident occurred on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at approximately 9:25 a.m. as a trooper on patrol on the Korean War Veteran’s Memorial Highway (SR-1) northbound north of the William V. Roth Bridge observed a driver operating a green Honda Accord traveling northbound with a seatbelt violation. The trooper activated the emergency equipment and initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle. During the vehicle stop an odor of marijuana was detected and bags of marijuana and drug paraphernalia were observed inside the vehicle. During the investigation over 353 grams of marijuana was located.

The driver identified as Mosi L. Howell, 19 of Wilmington, was taken into custody and transported to Troop 9, Odessa where he was charged with Manufacturing, Delivers, or Possesses with intent to Deliver Contraband Substance, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, no seat belt and no license.

He was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court 2 and released on $3000.00 unsecured bond.

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Released: 041418 1331

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Newark– The Delaware State Police are investigating a pedestrian crash that occurred last night.

The incident occurred on Friday, April 13, 2018, at approximately 9:58 p.m. as a 2012 Nissan Altima operated by 22 year old female of Newark was traveling westbound in the left lane on East Chestnut Hill Road just east of Martindale Drive. A pedestrian, a 68 year old male of Philadelphia, was walking northbound crossing both lanes of East Chestnut Hill Road when an unknown vehicle stopped in the left lane to let the pedestrian cross the roadway. Due to the stopped vehicle in the left lane the operator of the Nissan Altima changed lanes into the right lane. As a result, the vehicle’s front bumper struck the pedestrian in the right lane. The driver came to a controlled stop on the right shoulder.

Both the driver and passenger were uninjured in the crash.

The 68-year-old pedestrian was treated at the scene by the New Castle County paramedics and then transported to the Christiana Medical Center. He sustained life-threatening injuries and is listed in critical condition.

East Chestnut Hill traffic on the westbound lanes were impacted for two hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

*TRAFFIC ADVISORY-Pedestrian Struck* East Chestnut Hill Road and Marrows Road – Newark

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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Released: 041418 1221

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Smyrna, Delaware- The Delaware State Police have arrested a Dover man after a traffic stop led to the discovery of a loaded handgun after midnight on Friday.

The incident occurred on Friday, April 13, 2018 at approximately 12:30 a.m., as a trooper was performing traffic enforcement northbound on SR 1 north of exit 119 when two vehicles were observed traveling southbound at very high rate of speed greater than the posted speed limit. A traffic stop was conducted on both vehicles on SR 1 southbound near Smyrna-Leipsic Road. The first vehicle was a 2012 Hyundai Sonata and the driver was identified as Quajan Daniels. The second vehicle was a 2006 Honda Accord and the operator was issued a traffic citation and released.

A computer check for Quajan Daniels revealed he was wanted on three previous traffic capiases. A search was conducted of the vehicle and a fully loaded handgun was located with additional ammunition inside the vehicle.

Quajan A. Daniels, 23 of Dover, was taken into custody without incident and transported to Troop 9, Odessa where he was charged with Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon and Speeding. He was arraigned before Justice of the Peace Court 7 on those charges including the capiases. Daniels was committed to James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in default of $2500.00 secured bond.

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Released: 041418 1001

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Wilmington– The Delaware State Police is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the vehicle involved in a hit and run crash in which a pedestrian was struck yesterday afternoon.

The incident occurred around 2:12 p.m. Friday, April 13, 2018 when a dark green SUV, believed to be a Subaru Forester, struck a pedestrian in the Wawa parking lot located at 705 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington, Delaware.

The pedestrian was standing on a sidewalk and waiting for a bus at the designated bus stop when the suspect’s vehicle reversed and struck him causing him to fall to the ground. The suspect then fled the Wawa parking lot. The victim suffered non-life threatening injuries from falling to the ground upon impact with the striking vehicle. The attached pictured operator of the striking vehicle fled the scene.

Please see the attached photos of the female driver and image of a similar vehicle (not actual vehicle involved).

The State Police is continuing their investigation into this incident and asks anyone with information to please contact Corporal J. Gliem at Troop 1  (302) 761-6677 or (302) 660-4285 . 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: 041418 0831

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Laurel- The Delaware State Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Gerald F. Griner, 35 of Laurel, who is wanted in connection with multiple Burglaries of a local area church in Laurel.

Gerald F. Griner, who is also known as “Gerry” currently has an active warrants for burglaries which occurred at the Rock Church located at 30320 Seaford Road, Laurel. The criminal acts occurred between the dates of March 13, 2018 and March 18, 2018 these three separate burglaries were reported to the State Police during which multiple electronics were reported stolen from the church. Troop 4 Property Crimes Unit and the Laurel Police Department were able to identify Gerald Griner as the suspect who committed the burglaries and warrants were obtained. Gerald Grinner is known to frequent the area of Laurel, Delaware.

Gerald F. Griner currently has active warrants out of Delaware State Police Troop 4, for three counts of Burglary 3^rd Degree, three counts of Theft, Criminal Mischief, Possession of Burglar Tools and Criminal Solicitation.

If anyone has information on the whereabouts of Griner, they are asked to please contact Detective A. Jones, Troop 4 Property Crimes Unit 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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Released: 041318 2341

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Newark– Delaware State Police are currently at the scene of a motor vehicle crash in which a pedestrian has been struck at East Chestnut Hill Road at Marrows Road, Newark.

Motorists should use caution in the area.

The investigation into the crash is ongoing with further information being released as it becomes available.

Presented by the Director of Public Information, Sergeant Richard Bratz

Released: 041318 2251

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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.

Presented by the Director of Public Information, Sergeant Richard Bratz

Released: 041318 2111

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Delaware – The Delaware State Police (DSP) and the Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) are working together using unconventional vehicles to spot drivers who break our distracted driving laws. State Fleet vans and other vehicles are deployed to spot distracted drivers during April’s enforcement period.

Two enforcement efforts were implemented on March 29 and April 12, 2018. The first netted 13 violations for distracted driving, 6 seat belt violations, and 5 other violations for a total of 24 tickets issued. The second enforcement resulted in 17 distracted driving violations, 5 seatbelt violations, and 5 other violations, including one person arrested for driving under the influence of drugs, Possession of Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia.

“The Delaware State Police would like to inform motorists that April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Driving needs your full attention and one quick look at a cell phone or a glance at the radio can divert your attention away from the roadway and lead to a crash. Public Safety on our roads is a top priority, as such we have partnered with the Delaware Office of Highway Safety to enhance enforcement targeting those who are driving distracted,” said Sergeant Richard Bratz, Director of the Public Information Office of the Delaware State Police.

“We want Delaware motorists to understand the risks of cell phone and other mobile device usage while driving. Taking your eyes off the road for even a few seconds could result in a crash that could result in serious injury or death. We are serious about enforcement of our traffic laws for everyone’s safety,” said Mitch Topal, OHS Marketing Specialist and Public Information Officer.

According to NHTSA, 3,450 people were killed across the country in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers in 2016. Nationally and in Delaware, distracted driving fatalities have been trending upward since 2012. Texting while driving has become an especially problematic trend among millennials. Young drivers 16 to 24 years old have been observed using handheld electronic devices while driving at higher rates than older drivers since 2007.

The Delaware State Police and Delaware OHS recognizes that this is becoming a serious problem and is taking steps to reverse this trend in our state. Along with unconventional enforcement strategies, OHS is employing a concentrated paid media campaign with the theme, “Don’t be the You, You Hate.”

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Released: 041318 1521

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Newark (19702) – Delaware State Police detectives have arrested Tyquan L. Gary, 30, of Bear, in connection with a robbery that occurred at approximately 11:56 a.m., Sunday, April 1, 2018, at the Shell gas station, located at 2410 Pulaski Highway, Newark.

During the robbery Gary approached a 68 year old male employee at the sales counter and proceeded to make a purchase. As the victim opened the register to complete the transaction, Gary reached in to the cash drawer and removed an undisclosed amount of money. Gary then walked behind the counter, forced the clerk to the ground, and then removed an undetermined quantity of lottery tickets from the display rack, before fleeing in an unknown direction.

Through various investigative leads and measures Gary was developed as a suspect, and on Friday, April 13, detectives from the Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit with the assistance of the Delaware State Police Special Operations Response Team (SORT), executed a search warrant at his residence. Gary was located inside the residence and taken in to custody with out incident. As a result of the search, evidence was recovered, further linking him to the robbery.

Gary was transported to Troop 2 where he was arrested and charged with Robbery 1st Degree and Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony. He was then arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court #2 before being committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in lieu of $66,000.00 secured bail.

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Troopers Investigating Robbery of Newark Gas Station

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 041318 1350

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