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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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
http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com
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Please tell us how we’re doing via our Citizen Satisfaction Survey.
Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe
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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Please tell us how we’re doing via our Citizen Satisfaction Survey.
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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Please tell us how we’re doing via our Citizen Satisfaction Survey.
Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin
Released: 040618 0745
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Wilmington (19805) – Delaware State Police and the Wilmington Police Department are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Greg Raspberry, 56, of Wilmington, who is wanted for committing three bank robberies over the last three days.
On Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at approximately 1:30 p.m., Troopers responded to the PNC Bank, located at 2203 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, in reference to a robbery. The investigation determined that a black male suspect approached a 69 year old employee as she stood behind the counter, and demanded money from the cash drawer. The victim complied with the demand, and turned over an undisclosed amount of money to the suspect, who then fled in an unknown direction. No weapon was displayed nor implied, and there were no injuries as a result of the incident.
Through further investigation, detectives were able to determine that the suspect matched the description of Raspberry, who is wanted for two bank robberies currently being investigated by the Wilmington Police Department, both of which took place on Monday, April 2, 2018.
Raspberry is described as black male, 5’9”, 185 lbs., and was last seen wearing a dark knit hat and dark colored jacket.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Raspberry is asked to contact Detective T. Dukes of the Troop 2 Robbery Unit at 302-365-8412 or by calling 911.
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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Please tell us how we’re doing via our Citizen Satisfaction Survey.
Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin
Released: 040418 2040
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Wilmington All lanes of I-495 northbound, that were closed as a result of a motor vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 1:37 pm., Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in the area of 12th Street, have been re-opened.
The investigation is ongoing with further details being released as they become available.
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*Traffic Advisory* Vehicle Crash has I-495 Northbound Closed at Terminal Avenue
Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin
Released: 040418 1510
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Wilmington – Delaware State Police are currently on scene of a motor vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 1:37 pm., Wednesday, April 4, 2018, on I-495 northbound in the area of 12th Street. All lanes of I-495 northbound are closed, with all traffic being forced to exit at Terminal Avenue.
For updated traffic conditions and road closure information log onto:
Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin
Released: 040418 1420
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Felton- The Delaware State Police arrest a suspect after a traffic stops leads to the discovery of a weapon and drugs.
The incident occurred on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at approximately 5:50 p.m. when Troopers observed a 2006 red Ford Mustang traveling northbound on South Dupont Highway with a cracked windshield. Troopers initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle and made contact with the operator, identified as 24-year-old Robert Harding of Felton. Further investigation led to the discovery of a loaded 40 caliber Glock handgun with 15 rounds, located in Harding’s waistband. A further search of Harding’s person yielded 18.53 grams of crack cocaine, 4.38 grams of cocaine, and 10 Ecstasy pills. A search of the vehicle revealed a digital scale.
Harding was transported to Troop 3 where he was charged with three counts of Possession With Intent to Deliver, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, Possession of a Substance in a Tier 3 Quantity, Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon, two counts of Possession of a Controlled or Counterfeit Substance Without a Prescription, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and a Safety Glass violation. He was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center on $42,201.00 secured bond.
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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe
Released: 040418 1130
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