Lewes -The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Leadership will be hosting a meeting to provide the public with its 2017 “Year in Review”.

The event is scheduled for Wednesday, April 18, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the DNREC Conference Room, 901 Pilottown Road, Lewes. The conversation will focus on providing the community with a better understanding of how Troop 7 functions and the duties and responsibilities those Troopers handle on a daily basis.  Topics will include a review of the rates of crime, crashes and investigative clearances in Eastern Sussex County in 2017, and how enforcement plans have adjusted for 2018.

The meeting is open to the public and all are welcome and encouraged to attend. It is a great opportunity for the community to exchange ideas for maximum public safety where we live, work, and travel.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 041018 0942

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Middletown-Delaware State Police are currently on scene of a crash involving an overturned tractor trailer.  The crash occurred at approximately 7:58 a.m., Tuesday, April 10, 2018, which has the southbound lane and shoulder of Summit Bridge Road in the area of Churchtown Road closed.

Motorists should expect delays in the area and are asked to seek alternate routes of travel.

For updated traffic conditions and road closure information click on the following link: http://www.deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/index.shtml#advisories

The investigation is in its early stages and further details will be released as they become available.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 041018 0828

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Delaware- The Delaware State Police has partnered with the Delaware Department of Education in hosting Violent Intruder Preparedness and Response (VIPR) seminars.  The seminars will run from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the listed locations:

• April 11:  Redding Middle School, 201 New Street, Middletown, DE
• April 16:  Laurel Middle School, 1133 S. Central Avenue, Laurel, DE
• April 17:  Indian River High School, 29772 Armory Road, Dagsboro, DE
• April 23:  Caesar Rodney High School, 239 Old North Road, Camden, DE
• May 3:  Cape Henlopen High School, 1250 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE

These free training sessions will include topics related to active shooter threats, emergency preparedness, suspicious activity reporting, and hometown security threats. The seminars are open to the public and no registration is required.  Three additional training seminars will be advertised in the near future.  All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 040918 1441

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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

http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com

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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.

Click on link for original release: Troopers Seek Public’s Assistance in Locating Wanted Suspect

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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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 040718 0825

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