Wilmington (19803)- The Delaware State Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a suspect who is wanted in connection with embezzlement from a restaurant.

The investigation began on February 6, 2018 when Troopers were contacted by a manger of the Panera Bread located at 2311 Concord Pike, Wilmington, regarding an employee who was stealing money from the cash register.  Through further investigations, it was discovered that an employee, identified as 36-year-old Yasser J. Wolf of Downingtown, PA had been conducting fraudulent cash refund transactions from October 2017 to January 2018.  Wolf made over 151 fraudulent cash refunds totaling over $2,300.00.

Wolf (no photo available) is a white male, 5’08” tall, 220 lbs., with brown eyes and black hair.

Troopers have been unable to locate Wolf who currently has active warrants for Theft (Felony) and Falsifying Business Records.

If anyone has information on his whereabouts they are asked to please contact Troop 1, Corporal K. Macauley at 302-660-4282  .  Information may also be provided by calling Delaware crime stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 040818 0956

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

The incident occurred on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at approximately 1:40 p.m. when a Trooper observed a black Nissan Altima make an illegal U-turn on Lighthouse Road east of Zion Church Road.  A traffic stop was initiated and contact was made with the operator, identified as 40-year-old Steven A. Bowen of Frankford.  An odor of marijuana was detected which subsequently led to a search.  Further investigation revealed that Bowen was in possession of 731.21 grams of marijuana, over $1,800.00 in suspected drug proceeds, and drug paraphernalia

Bowen was taken into custody without incident and transported back to Troop 4, where he was charged with Possession of  a Controlled Substance in a Tier 1 Quantity with two Aggravating Factors (Felony), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and traffic related offenses.  He was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court 3 and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on $60,700.00 secure bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 040818 0848

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Millsboro- The Delaware State Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the robbery of a convenience store.

The incident occurred on Thursday, April 5, 2018, at approximately 9:00 p.m. when Troopers were dispatched to the Rite Aid convenience store located at 24892 John J. Williams Highway for a robbery. Further investigation revealed that the suspect, identified as 39-year-old Christopher Radcliffe of Millsboro, entered the business, approached the clerk and demanded money from the register.  The clerk complied with Radcliffe’s demands and turned over an undisclosed amount of cash, prior to him fleeing the business.  The store clerk was not injured as a result of this incident.

On Saturday, April 7, 2018 at approximately 6:30 p.m., Troopers responded to a residence in the 31000 block of  Legion Road, Millsboro where Radcliffe was located and taken into custody without incident.  Radcliffe was transported to Troop 4 where he was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court 3 on charges including; Robbery First Degree, Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle and Violation of Probation.  He was committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on $102,000 cash bail.

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Released: 040818 0755

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Wilmington (19803)- Delaware State Police are investigating the attempted robbery of a Wilmington man that occurred yesterday in a grocery store parking lot.

The incident occurred on Friday, April 6, 2018 at approximately 4:40 p.m. when Troopers were dispatched to the parking lot of the Acme, located at 1901 Concord Pike for a report of an attempted robbery.  Upon arrival, Troopers made contact with an 80-year-old victim who advised he had just walked out of the Acme and over to his vehicle, when he was approached by a subject asking for a helping hand.  The victim informed the subject that he did not have any money.  The suspect then proceeded to grab the victim’s pocket in an attempt to take his wallet.  The victim was able to pull away from the suspect, who then took off running without obtaining any personal belongings.  The victim was not harmed as a result of this incident.

The suspect was described as a white male, approximately 25-35 years of age, 5’07”-5’09” tall, 130-140 pounds, thin build, with brown hair, wearing a long-sleeve dark colored shirt, jeans, and dark colored boots.

No surveillance photos are available at this time.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to please 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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Released: 040718 0930

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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 Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 040718 0900

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Dover (19901)– The Delaware State Police are currently investigating a shooting that occurred earlier this morning in the Dover area.

The preliminary investigation has determined that the incident occurred on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at approximately 2:17 a.m. when Troopers were dispatched to the unit block of Headstart Lane in reference to a shooting.  Further investigation revealed that a 19-year-old male of Felton had left a party at a residence on Headstart Lane with his friends.  While the victim was walking, an unknown subject had grabbed him by the shoulder, requesting him to turn over his personal belongings.  The suspect then displayed a handgun and shot the victim in his lower extremity.  The victim began to run away and was shot a second time in his lower extremity.  The victim was removed from the scene and transported by EMS to a local area hospital where he is being treated for his injuries.

The suspect was described as a black male, 18-19 years of age, approximately 5’05” tall, “chubby”, with black low cut hair, a black beard, and wearing all dark colored clothing.

This incident remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Major Crimes Unit.  If anyone has any information in reference to this incident, they are asked to please contact Detective M. Weinstein at 302-698-8843. 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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Released: 040718 0825

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New Castle (19720)-  Delaware State Police are investigating the attempted armed robbery of a Newark woman that occurred last evening.

The incident occurred on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at approximately 6:38 p.m. at the Shell Gas Station, located at 299 Christiana Road.  The victim, a 28-year-old female, had just finished fueling her vehicle up at the gas pumps.  She proceeded to retrieve her wallet off the trunk of her vehicle where she had placed it, when a subject was simultaneously reaching for it.  The victim was able to grab her wallet and enter her vehicle, locking the doors.  The suspect approached the drivers side door, displayed a handgun, and began banging on the window.  The victim was able to drive off in her vehicle unharmed.  Also present in the victim’s vehicle during this incident were her four children ranging from 10 months to 11 years old who were unharmed.

The suspect was described as a light skinned black male, in his 40’s, approximately  6’03” tall, 250 lbs., wearing light colored pants, a dark colored sweatshirt and a dark colored baseball hat.

No surveillance photos are available at this time.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to please 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 Melissa Jaffe

Released: 040618 2137

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Millsboro- The Delaware State Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating the above pictured suspect who is wanted in connection with the robbery of a convenience store.

The incident occurred on Thursday, April 5, 2018, at approximately 9:00 p.m. when Troopers were dispatched to the Rite Aid convenience store located at 24892 John J. Williams Highway for a robbery. Further investigation revealed that the suspect, identified as 39-year-old Christopher Radcliffe of Millsboro, entered the business, approached the clerk and demanded money from the register.  The clerk complied with Radcliffe’s demands and turned over an undisclosed amount of cash, prior to him fleeing the business.  The store clerk was not injured as a result of this incident.

Troopers have been unable to locate Radcliffe who currently has active warrants for Robbery First Degree, and unrelated charges including Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle and Violation of Probation.

If anyone has information on his whereabouts they are asked to please contact Troop 4, Detective M. Doughty at 302-752-3794 .  Information may also be provided by calling Delaware crime stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at

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Released: 040618 1710

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Smyrna- The Delaware State Police are investigating the robbery of a used car dealership that occurred last evening.

The incident occurred on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at approximately 11:12 p.m. at the World Trust, located at 2620 S. Dupont Boulevard.  Three suspects entered the business while two of them displayed handguns and demanded money from the employees.  One of the suspects struck an employee over the head with his fist while a second suspect struck another victim in the head with a handgun.  A third victim was also in the business during this incident and was not injured.  All three victims complied with the suspects demands and turned over their cell phones.  The suspects removed an undisclosed amount of cash from the cash register and several keys to vehicles located on the used car lot, prior to fleeing the scene in an unknown direction.

One suspect was described as a black female, wearing a dark colored sweatshirt and sweatpants, and light colored sneakers.  The second suspect was described as a black male wearing a dark colored jacket, and dark colored pants and shoes.  The third suspect was described as a black male wearing a hooded sweatshirt and dark colored jeans, with a dark colored mask over his face.

No surveillance photos are available at this time.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to please contact Troop 3 Criminal Investigative Unit, Detective S. Carbine at 302 698-8444.

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 Melissa Jaffe

Released: 040618 1636

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New Castle – Delaware State Police are continuing to investigate a serious motor vehicle crash which took place on I-95 northbound in the area DE Route 141, yesterday evening.

The incident occurred at approximately 5:26 p.m., Thursday, April 5, 2018, on I-95 northbound, south of DE 141, in New Castle, when a 57 year old Dover man, who was operating a 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe, experienced a suspected medical emergency, which caused him to lose control of his vehicle.

The Tahoe which was traveling I-95 northbound in the right lane, suddenly veered left in to the path of a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt, being driven by a 27 year old female from New Castle, at which time the two vehicles collided. After the initial impact, the Cobalt was forced left and collided with a 2011 Mazda CX-9, being driven by a 47 year old male from Franklin Park, New Jersey. The Tahoe continued traveling in a northwest direction, across all lanes of I-95 before colliding with a concrete barrier, where it came to rest. The Cobalt and the Mazda came to rest in the I-95 northbound left two lanes.

The driver of the Tahoe who was not wearing a seatbelt, was transported to the Christiana Hospital in serious condition. The driver of the Cobalt, who was properly restrained, was transported to the Christiana Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The driver of the Mazda, who was also properly restrained, was uninjured.

I-95 northbound lanes were shut down for approximately 1 hour as the crash was investigated and cleared.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Cpl. A. Johnson at Troop 6 by calling 302-633-5000

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: 040618 0745

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