Wilmington – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is currently investigating a fatal crash that occurred overnight.

The incident occurred at approximately 1:02 a.m., Friday, March 9, 2018, on Silverside Road, between Veale Road and Grinnell Road, Wilmington.

A 2007 Honda Civic, being driven by a 33 year old Wilmington man, was travelling Silverside Road eastbound from the area of Veale Road at an apparent high rate of speed, when he encountered an icy portion of roadway. The Honda began to rotate counter clockwise, crossing into the Silverside Road, westbound lane of travel, directly into the path of a 2011 Hyundai Sonata, operated by a 33 year old Wilmington man. The front end of the Hyundai struck the passenger side of the Honda, forcing it to overturn onto its roof.

The operator of the Honda who was unrestrained, was pronounced dead at the scene. Speed does appear to be a factor in the crash, impairment on his behalf is unknown at this time.

The operator of the Hyundai who was properly restrained, along with a passenger in his vehicle were admitted to the Christiana Hospital in critical condition. Impairment is not being considered as a factor on behalf of the driver.

Identification of the victim is pending notification of next of kin.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Cpl. J. Breen of the Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit by calling 302-365-8486.

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: 030918 0930

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Delaware– The Delaware State Police Financial Crimes Units are currently investigating several locations in which skimming devices have been reported throughout the state. These devices have been primarily placed at ATM’s and gas stations.

Due to the large number of victims, the Financial Crimes Unit has been working with local businesses and financial institutions to identify potential victims and suspects.

The Delaware State Police reminds citizens to be vigilant and monitor your accounts closely. If you have used your payment cards at the following locations between January 1, 2018 to present., please review your accounts for fraudulent activity and contact the law enforcement agency where you live or where the illegal activity was completed.  Those with additional information about this crime are encouraged to contact the Delaware State Police Financial Crimes Unit, Sussex County, Sergeant D. Rementer at 302-752-3814, or New Castle County, Detective G. Rash at 302-365-8468.  Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.

• Sunoco, Odessa, DE
• Royal Farm, 1551 Pulaski Hwy, Newark, DE
• Shore Stop, 796 S. Old Baltimore Pike, Newark, DE
• Royal Farms, Harrington, DE
• Harbeson Deli, 26454 Lewes-Georgetown Hwy. Harbeson, DE
• Exxon, 300 Chapman Rd. Newark, DE
• Wawa, 2748 Pulaski Hwy. Newark, DE
• Wawa, 183 Airport Rd. New Castle, DE
• Shorestop, 522 W. Stein Highway, Seaford, DE

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 030618 1813

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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.

Mark D. Franklin, 31 of Dover who is 6’02” tall, 190 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes is a registered sex offender who is currently wanted for failure to re-register and violation of probation.  He may possibly be headed south to Florida.

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: 030618 1545

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Newark – The Delaware State Police are releasing the name of the 40-year-old pedestrian that was killed in Friday evenings crash on East Chestnut Hill Road (DE SR 4) as Robert George of Newark.

This crash remains under investigation by the Collision Reconstruction Unit.

Click to view original releases:

*Traffic Advisory* Serious Crash has E. Chestnut Hill Road Closed-Newark

*Update* Troopers Investigating Fatal Crash Involving Pedestrian- Newark

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 030618 1212

DELAWARE— The Delaware State Police Community Outreach Unit, in conjunction with partnering state agencies, is sponsoring an art contest for students in kindergarten through grade 6.

The theme for this year’s contest is “Roadways Aren’t Just for Trucks and Cars”. Children are invited to submit artwork reflecting this theme.  The contest is open to any child who lives in or attends school in Delaware.

Artwork should be no larger than 12 inches by 18 inches and must be flat and not 3-dimensional. Students may use crayons, chalk, colored pencils, charcoal, water colors, oil pastels or markers.  Projects should be completed by students only and be turned in with a completed entry form attached to the back of the art.   Forms are available at the front desk at all Delaware State Police Troop locations and are available for download at http://dsp.delaware.gov/community_outreach.shtml.

Contest entries should be hand-delivered to a local Delaware State Police Troop location by 4 p.m. Saturday, March 24, 2018:

• Troop 1: 603 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington, DE 19809 (Cpl/2 Rob Colmery)
• Troop 2: 100 Lagrange Ave., Newark, DE 19702 (Cpl/2 Rob Colmery)
• Troop 3: 3759 South State St., Camden, DE 19934 (Cpl/2 Heather Imhof)
• Troop 4: 23652 Shortly Road, Georgetown, DE 19947 (Cpl/2 Juanita Huey)
• Troop 5: 9265 Public Safety Way, Bridgeville, DE 19933 (Cpl/2 Juanita Huey)
• Troop 6: 3301 Kirkwood Hwy, Wilmington, DE 19808 (Cpl/2 Rob Colmery)
• Troop 7: 18006 Coastal Hwy, Lewes, DE 19958 (Cpl/3 Rickey Hargis)
• Troop 9: 414 Main Street, Odessa, DE 19730 (Cpl/2 Heather Imhof)

For additional questions, contact your local Delaware State Police Community Outreach Officer (See Above).

• Cpl/3 Rickey Hargis         Rickey.Hargis@delaware.gov
• Cpl/2 Juanita Huey           Juanita.huey-smith@delaware.gov
• Cpl/2 Rob Colmery           Robert.Colmery@delaware.gov
• Cpl/2 Heather Imhof        Heather.Imhof@delaware.gov

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Released: 030618 1138

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Newark – Delaware State Police detectives have arrested two Delaware men responsible for multiple robberies that took place in June, after being extradited from Pennsylvania.

At approximately 7:55 p.m., Thursday, June 22, 2017, two masked suspects entered the T-Mobile store, located at 184 Penn Mart Shopping Center, New Castle, where they confronted two employees and a customer. The suspects forced all three victims into a storage room, and then ordered them to fill a bag with cellular devices. The victims complied with the demands by placing a large quantity of cellular devices into a bag, which the suspects took possession of before fleeing. None of the victims were injured as a result of the incident.

Immediately after the robbery occurring, a black, Mercedes Benz was developed as a possible suspect vehicle. A Trooper canvassing the area observed a similar vehicle, occupied by two subjects, traveling I-495 northbound and attempted to perform a traffic stop. The operator refused to stop, with a vehicle pursuit ensuing, which then proceeded into Pennsylvania. With the assistance of multiple police agencies, to include the Pennsylvania State Police, the vehicle was stopped in the vicinity of the Philadelphia International Airport. The occupants of the vehicle, identified as Wilson D. Gonzalez, 33, of New Castle and Blane A. Moxley, 31, of Wilmington were taken in to custody and confirmed to be the suspects involved in the robbery. Both suspects were then held by Pennsylvania authorities pending extradition back to Delaware.

Through further investigation, detectives were able to link Gonzalez and Moxley to two additional robberies, both taking place at the Verizon Wireless store located at 379 East Chestnut Hill Road, Newark, which occurred on June 14, and June 21, 2017.

On March 5, 2018, Gonzalez and Moxley were extradited to Delaware and transported to Delaware State Police Troop 2, at which time they were formally charged.

Wilson D. Gonzalez was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court #11 on 5 counts of Robbery 1st Degree, 1 count of Attempted Robbery 1st Degree, 5 counts of Wearing a Disguise during the Commission of a Felony, and 4 counts of Conspiracy 2nd Degree. Gonzalez was then committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in lieu of $163,000.00 cash bail.

Blane A. Moxley was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court #11 on 3 counts of Robbery 1st Degree, 1 count of Attempted Robbery 1st Degree, 4 counts of Wearing a Disguise during the Commission of a Felony and 4 counts of Conspiracy 2nd Degree. Moxley was then committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in lieu of $106,000.00 cash bail.

Anyone with information regarding these incidents are asked to contact Detective W. Harris of the Troop 2 Robbery Unit at 302-365-8428.

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

Click on the following link to view a related release: Troopers Investigate Cell Phone Store Robbery

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: 030618 0915

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Frankford – Delaware State Police Troop 4 will be holding a Community Café from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at the Frankford Diner, located at 34067 Dupont Boulevard.  The Community Café will have Delaware State Police Troop 4 Administration and the Community Outreach Officer to meet and interact with members of the public.

The Community Café is often referred to as “Coffee with a Cop” in other police agencies and is being held in an effort to build a stronger relationship between the Delaware State Police and the communities that we so proudly serve.

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Released: 030518 1600

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New Castle (19720)- The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred earlier today on South Dupont Highway (US RT 13), south of Hamburg Road (Tybout’s Corner).

The incident occurred at approximately 10:14 a.m., Saturday, March 3, 2018, as a 2003 Toyota Avalon operated by a 19-year-old male was traveling northbound on US RT 13 in the left lane.  For unknown reasons, the Avalon gradually drifted into the right lane of travel, and then off of the east edge of the roadway where it traveled through a grassy area. The Avalon struck a small rise in the ground which subsequently sent the vehicle airborne into an area of thick brush and trees.  The vehicle’s front end struck a large tree before coming to its final resting place.

The 19-year-old operator identified as Adrian Velazquez from Kearney, NJ sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.  He was properly restrained and impairment is not considered a factor on his behalf at this time.  The front seat passenger, a 19-year-old male from Newark, NJ was properly restrained and removed from the scene by EMS.  He was transported to the Christiana Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.  The left rear passenger, identified as 19-year-old Alfahtee Heuy from Hillside, NJ was not wearing a seatbelt and was partially ejected.  He was pronounced deceased at the scene.  The right rear passenger, a 20-year-old male from Howell, NJ was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected, landing a short distance away from the vehicle for a final resting place.  He was removed from the scene by EMS and transported to the Christiana Hospital where he has been admitted in critical condition.

USRT 13 northbound, south of Hamburg Road was closed for approximately 3 hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing their investigation into this incident.

Click on the link for the original release: *Traffic Advisory* Serious has South Dupont Highway Closed

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: 030318 1730

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Lincoln– The Delaware State Police are currently investigating an incident in which shots were fired at a residence last evening.

The incident occurred at approximately 10:46 p.m., Friday, March 2, 2018, at a residence located in the 22000 block of Pine Haven Road.  A 51-year-old resident was at a neighbor’s house when he heard gun shots.  Further investigation revealed that his residence was shot at while a 45-year-old male was asleep inside.  The trailer was shot twice on its side, with one bullet penetrating through the residence.

There are no suspects at this time, and the 51-year-old male and 45-year-old male were not harmed as a result of this incident.

This case remains under investigation and the Delaware State Police is requesting anyone with information regarding this incident to please contact Troop 7, at 302-644-5020. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 030318 1515

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New Castle (19720)- Delaware State Police are currently on scene of a serious motor vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 10:14 a.m., Saturday, March 3, 2018, which has the northbound lanes of South Dupont Highway (Rt. 13) in the area of Red Lion 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: 030318 1040

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