Frederica-The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred last evening on Bay Road at Bowers Beach Road.

The incident occurred on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at approximately 9:15 p.m. as a 2013 Silver Chevrolet Impala was traveling westbound on Bowers Beach Road approaching the traffic light at Bay Road. A 2016 white Kia Soul was traveling northbound on Bay Road in the right lane approaching the traffic light at Bowers Beach Road. Both vehicles entered the intersection when the Kia struck the Impala in the driver’s side door. After the impact, the Impala started to spin off the roadway and struck a concrete barrier with its front end for its final resting place.  The Kia also started to spin off the roadway, striking a concrete barrier with its rear bumper for its final resting place.

The operator of the Impala, 57-year-old Anna D. Tharp, of Felton was removed from the scene by EMS and transported to the Bayhealth Kent General Hospital were she was pronounced dead shortly after arriving.  Tharp was properly restrained and impairment does not appear to be a factor on her behalf at this time.

The operator of the Kia, a 43-year-old man of Essex, MD, and its passengers, a 42-year-old female from Middle River, MD, and a 12-year-old child were all removed from the scene by EMS and transported to the Bayhealth Kent General Hospital.  The 43-year-old man and 42-year-old female were both admitted with non-life threatening injuries.  The juvenile was treated and released with minor injuries.  All occupants were properly restrained and impairment does not appear to be a factor on behalf of the operator at this time.

Bay Road at Bowers Beach Road was closed for approximately 4 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

The investigation into this collision remains ongoing by the Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit.  Anyone with information in reference to this crash is asked to please contact Cpl/3 W. Killen at 302-698-8451.

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.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 032618 0827

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Wilmington- The Delaware State Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a residential burglary.

On Sunday, March 25, 2018 at approximately 1:55 p.m. Troopers were dispatched to a residence located in the 600 block of Beaver Dam Road for a report of a burglary.  Upon arrival, Troopers made contact with the homeowner who advised that when he returned to his residence this afternoon, he noticed an older model red colored vehicle in his driveway.  As the homeowner approached the vehicle, he made contact with the sole occupant who was seated in the driver’s seat.  The homeowner advised that the subject, later identified as 47-year-old John J. Wallace of Wilmington, indicated to him that he was on the property because he was interested in purchasing the house.  It was noted that the residence is not on the market for sale.  As Wallace pulled away from the residence, the homeowner was able to obtain the registration of the vehicle.

Through further investigations, it was determined that Wallace had entered the residence through a side door by breaking a glass window pane, allowing him to access the doorknob.  No items were reported stolen at this time.

Troopers responded to Wallace’s residence in the 300 block of Delta Road, Wilmington, where he was taken into custody without incident.  He was transported back to Troop 1, where he was charged with Burglary 2nd Degree, Criminal Trespass 2nd Degree, and Criminal Mischief.  Wallace was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court 11 and released on $2,700.00 unsecured bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 032518 2115

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Bridgeville– The Delaware State Police arrest a Georgetown man after he led Troopers on a pursuit and resisted arrest.

The incident occurred on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at approximately 9:12 p.m. when a Trooper witnessed a gold, 2004 Nissan Maxima traveling eastbound on Seashore Highway (Rt. 404) near Cannon Road with a headlight out. As the Trooper activated their emergency equipment in an attempt to stop the vehicle, the operator accelerated and a pursuit ensued.  Stopped sticks were subsequently deployed bringing the vehicle to a stop on Redden Road, east of Sussex Highway.

The operator and sole occupant, identified as 40-year-old Christopher J. Albury of Georgetown exited the vehicle and a foot pursuit ensued.  After a brief struggle, Albury was taken into custody. 

Through further investigation,  it was determined that Albury was found to be under the influence of alcohol.  Albury was transported to Troop 5 where he was charged with Driving Under the Influence, Resisting Arrest, Failure to Stop on the Command of a Police Officer and numerous other traffic related offenses.

Albury was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court 3 and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on $4,864.00 secured bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 032518 1552

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Delaware – The Delaware State Police and the Office of Highway Safety in partnership with local law enforcement agencies are committed to improving the safety of Delaware’s motoring public. During this past weekend Delaware, Maryland and Virginia as part of the “Border to Border” multi-jurisdictional deployment along with the Delmar, Laurel, Seaford, Bridgeville and Greenwood Police Departments worked together to patrol the entire length of U.S. 13 from Virginia to Delaware.

On Saturday, March 17, 2018, more than 70 law enforcement officers from across Delaware assembled at several locations in all three counties to conduct statewide impaired driving checkpoints. The focus was on behavioral traffic safety issues such as impaired driving, seat belt use, child-passenger safety, pedestrian and various other traffic safety concerns.

A total of 2,228 vehicles went through the checkpoints; Of those, 51 drivers were detained for further investigation, 15 were drug arrests, 15 DUI arrest, 11 seatbelt arrests, three DRE Evaluations and 12 other traffic arrests.

Delaware’s Checkpoint Strike-force is a regional sobriety checkpoint campaign aimed at arresting DUI offenders by using High Visibility Enforcement to deter those who would otherwise choose to drink and drive. In 2017, there have been 3,230 DUI arrests statewide and 24 confirmed fatalities related to impaired driving as of November 2017. The Delaware State Police have teamed up with the Delaware Office of Highway Safety and local law enforcement agencies across the state to coordinate Delaware’s multi-jurisdictional DUI checkpoints in conjunction with the “Border to Border multi-state traffic safety initiative for a safer Delaware.

“As a result of our combined efforts and strategies for the 2018 St. Patrick’s Day Checkpoint Strike-force and the “Border to Border” Traffic Safety Initiative; the Delaware State Police and our local allied partners (Delmar, Laurel, Seaford, Bridgeville and Greenwood Police Departments) were able to arrest a total of 15 driving under influence and 15 drug arrests during the St. Patrick’s Day weekend.

As the Delaware State Police collaborated with the Delaware Office of Highway Safety; the outcome of this traffic initiative proved to be a safer weekend for Delaware. Through education, deterrence, proactive patrols and targeted locations we were able to serve the essential purpose to inform the motoring public on the importance of driving safe.” –Sgt. Richard Bratz, DSP–

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FAQs on life after a DUI can be found at http://www.arrivealive.com/Drive-Sober/FAQs

The link to OHS’ website about driving sober, DUI fatalities and arrests is http://www.arrivealivede.com/DriveSober

For more information on impaired driving visit http://www.nhtsa.gov/Impaired

Presented by the Director of Public Information, Sergeant Richard D. Bratz

Released: 032418 1631

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Wilmington (19803)- The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred last evening on Murphy Road east of Thomas Road.

The incident occurred on Friday, March 23, 2018 at approximately 8:55 p.m. as a 1997 Toyota Camry operated by a 53-year-old man of Wilmington was traveling westbound on Murphy Road approaching the intersection of Thomas Road. For unknown reasons, the Camry drifted off the north edge of the roadway and struck a raised curb.   The Camry then proceeded to travel across several residential lawns and driveways before striking a large tree located in the front yard of a residence in the 200 block of Murphy Road.

The 53-year-old man was removed from the scene by EMS and transported to the Christiana Hospital where he was later pronounced deceased at 9:48 p.m. He was not properly restrained and it is undetermined at this time if impairment is a factor on his behalf.  Identification of the victim is pending notification of next of kin.

Murphy Road between Thomas Road and Jackson Boulevard was closed for approximately 3 hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

The investigation into this collision remains ongoing by the Troop 2 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.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 032418 0925

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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: 032418 0900

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Newark (19702) – Delaware State Police have arrested a suspect in connection with an armed robbery of a Newark area pharmacy that took place on March 17, 2018.

The incident occurred at approximately 9:58 p.m., Saturday, March 17, 2018, at the Walgreens pharmacy, located at 500 Plaza Drive, Newark. A black male suspect entered the store just prior to the 10:00 p.m. closing time, under the premise of making a purchase. As the cashier opened the cash register to complete the transaction, the suspect displayed a handgun and demanded all the money from the register. The victim complied with the demand by turning over an undisclosed amount of cash to the suspect, who then fled on foot in an unknown direction. The victim was not injured as a result of the incident.

Through investigative measures, the suspect was identified as 19-year-old Charles E. Ndikum of Newark.  It was learned that Ndikum was a student at Wesley College.  On Friday, March 23, 2018, at approximately 5:00 p.m. a search warrant was executed with the assistance of the Dover Police Department at Roe Hall dormitory where Ndikum resides and was taken into custody without incident.

Ndikum was charged with Robbery First Degree and arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court 2.  He was committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on $20,000.00 secured bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 032418 0833

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Seaford- The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit have arrested a suspect in connection with a 2017 homicide.  The investigation was assisted by multiple DSP Units, Maryland State Police Homicide Unit, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) Maryland, and the Delaware Division of Forensic Science

The investigation began on September 15, 2017 when the victim, 28-year-old Donnell Davis of Laurel was reported missing by his family members.  It was determined that Davis’ last known whereabouts was at a residence in the 23000 block of Dove Road, Seaford.  Troopers from DSP Troop 5 responded to the area after the disappearance was reported, where they searched the residence and surrounding area with negative results.

Through further investigations it was learned that while at the residence on Dove Road, Davis engaged in a verbal argument with 47-year-old Michael C. Moore who resided at that location.  During the argument, Moore displayed a handgun and shot Davis.  After Davis was shot, he ran out of the residence where he later succumb to his injures and died.  Davis’ body was later placed in a vehicle and transported to a wooded area in Federalsburg, MD.

On February 27, 2018, a search was conducted with the assistance of the Maryland State Police at the location. Human remains were located in the woods on the east side of River Road, Federalsburg, MD.  The remains were exhumed by Maryland authorities and were transported  to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) in Baltimore, MD.  A DNA analysis was conducted by the Delaware Division of Forensic Science in which the remains were identified as Davis.

On Friday, March 23, 2018, the Delaware State Police SORT team responded to Moore’s residence where he was taken into custody without incident.  Moore was transported to Troop 4 where he was charged with Murder 1^st and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony.  He was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on  $2,500,000.00 cash only bond.

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: 032318 1700

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Bridgeville– The Delaware State Police Troop 5 will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting to provide the public with its 2017 “Year in Review”.

The event is scheduled for Wednesday, March 28, 2018 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., at Heritage Shores, 1 Heritage Shore Circle, Bridgeville. The conversation will focus on providing the community with a better understanding of how Troop 5  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 western 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: 032318 1100

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Dover- The Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit (S.O.A.R.) is currently looking for the following wanted sex offender.

Tevin M. Chapman, 22 of Dover who is 5’7″ tall, 165 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes is a Tier 2 registered sex offender who is currently wanted for failure to re-register. He is known to frequent the Dover and Little Creek areas.

If anyone knows the location of this subject, they are asked to please contact Detective M. Bailey at 302-741-8082.  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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 032218 1334

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