Domestic Altercation Leads to Felony Arrests-Felton

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 022818 1050

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Troopers Arrest Suspect on Weapons Charges-Lewes

Lewes- The Delaware State Police arrest a suspect on weapons charges stemming from an incident that occurred last evening at an apartment complex in the Villages of Five Points.

The investigation occurred on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at approximately 6:13 p.m. when Troopers were dispatched to the 17000 block of North Brandt Street for a report of a subject armed with a handgun. Upon arrival, Troopers were informed that the subject had approached several residents and was acting in a strange and erratic manner while displaying a firearm. A perimeter was immediately established around the building and confirmation was made that the subject lived in a third floor apartment. Precautionary measures were taken, and residents that lived on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the apartment building were evacuated. Assistance was also provided by the Lewes Fire Police in closing down Old Orchard Road and all access roads leading to the apartment building.

After a short while, the suspect, identified as 33-year-old Michael Gallo of Lewes exited his apartment wearing what was later identified to be a replica Ghostbusters “Proton Pack” strapped to his back. Gallo was taken into custody without incident. Located inside of his apartment was a Ruger 9mm handgun. No injuries were reported as a result of this incident.

Gallo was transported to Troop 7 where he was charged with 3 counts of Aggravated Menacing, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony and Possession of a Firearm While Intoxicated. He was arraigned out of the Justice of the Peace Court 2 and released on $24,000.00 unsecured bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 022818 0749

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Troopers Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Assault Suspect

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Newark – Delaware State Police detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect wanted in an assault that occurred on Super Bowl Sunday.

The incident occurred at approximately 12:46 p.m., Sunday, February 4, 2018, in the parking lot of the Border Café, located at 483 Stanton-Christiana Road, Newark. The 43 year old male victim was driving through the parking lot of the adjacent Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant, when he was cut off by an unknown red vehicle, which prompted him to honk his horn. The victim then continued on to his intended destination of Border Café, at which time he was followed by the red vehicle. After exiting his vehicle the victim was approached by the other operator who proceeded to assault him by punching in the head and face multiple times. The victim was treated on scene by EMS before being admitted to the Christina Hospital with serious injuries.

The suspect is described as a white male, in his mid-30’s, with a light beard and wearing an Eagles jersey. The suspect was accompanied by a white female described as having a poor complexion, brown hair, wearing a knit hat and football jersey.

These suspects are believed to have been involved in a separate verbal altercation, with another subject, at the entrance to the service road leading to the parking lot, just prior to the assault occurring.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective S. Rizzo of the Troop 2 Major Crimes Unit by calling 365-8440.

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: 022718 1520

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Troopers Investigating Robbery of Dover McDonalds

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Dover (19901) – Delaware State Police are investigating the robbery of a Dover area McDonalds that occurred last evening.

The incident occurred at approximately 5:07 p.m., Monday, February, 26, 2018, at the McDonalds, located at 1704 E. Lebanon Road. A black male suspect entered the business and approached the cash register. While at the cash register, the suspect displayed a handgun and demanded money from an employee. The employee turned over an undisclosed amount of cash prior to the suspect fleeing the business. The employee was not injured as a result of the incident.

The suspect was described as a black male, 5’11”-6’00” tall, with brown eyes and black hair, wearing a light colored sweater, jeans, and displaying a handgun.

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 B. Beck at (302) 698-8527.

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: 022718 0705

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Traffic Stop Leads to Multiple Drug Charges-Laurel

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

The incident occurred on Monday, February 26, 2018 at approximately 10:53 a.m. when a Trooper observed a Dodge Dart traveling above the posted speed limit on westbound Sharptown Road in the area of Old Hickory Road. A traffic stop was initiated and contact was made with the driver as well as a passenger identified as 33-year-old Dean B. Lloyd of Georgetown. It was discovered that Dean had an active capias out of the Sussex County Family Court for failure to pay on a fine. Dean was placed under arrest and a subsequent search of his person yielded drug paraphernalia and over $400.00 in suspected drug proceeds. A search of the passengers seat in which Dean occupied yielded approximately 2.15 grams of marijuana, six plastic bags of cocaine (3.92 grams), and .495 grams of heroin.

Dean was transported to Troop 5 where he was charged with Possession of Marijuana, two counts of Possession with Intent to Deliver, and two counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Dean was arraigned out of the Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on $10,502.00 secured bond.

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*Traffic Advisory* Bus Fire Has I-495 N/B Closed at Philadelphia Pike

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 022618 2045

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UPDATE-Roadway Re-opened Bus Fire Has I-495 N/B Closed at Philadelphia Pike

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Claymont – All lanes of I-495 northbound, which were closed due to a tour bus fire have been re-opened.

The original incident occurred at approximately 3:40 p.m.. Sunday, February 25, 2018 on I-495 northbound at the I-95 northbound merge. All thirty-five passengers on board were able to disembark without incident. They were then shuttled to the Pennsylvania Welcome Center to await a replacement bus.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 022518 1835

Traffic Advisory Bus Fire Has I-495 N/B Closed at Philadelphia Pike

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Claymont – Delaware State Police are currently on scene of a tour bus fire that has all lanes of I-495 northbound closed at the merge with I-95 northbound. All traffic is being forced to exit onto Philadelphia Pike.

No other vehicles were involved and the thirty-five passengers on board were able to off-load without incident, with no injuries occurring.

The roadway is expected to be closed for an extended amount of time as the vehicle is removed. Motorists can expect delays in the area and should seek alternate routes of travel.

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http://www.deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/index.shtml#advisories.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 022518 1645

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Troopers Investigating Robbery of Delmar Liquor Store

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Delmar – Delaware State Police are investigating the armed robbery of a Delmar liquor store that took place last night.

The incident occurred at approximately 8:45 p.m., Saturday, February 24, 2018, at Low Price Liquors, located at 38444 Sussex Highway, Delmar. The 39 year old male employee had just locked the door to the business after closing for the night, when he was confronted by a masked suspect who was armed with a handgun. The victim was forced back inside the business at gunpoint and then ordered to open the cash register. The suspect then removed an undisclosed amount of cash from the register and a bottle of liquor from the display before fleeing. The employee was not injured as a result of the incident.

The suspect is described as a black male, 6’00, thin build, wearing all dark clothing, to include a covering over his face, and in possession of black handgun.

No surveillance images are available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective D. Kristunas of the Troop 4 Major Crimes Unit at 302-752-3856.

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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Troopers Investigating Crash Involving Overturned Tractor Trailer-Stanton

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 022518 1050

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UPDATE Troopers Investigating Crash Involving Overturned Tractor Trailer-Stanton

Stanton – Delaware State Police are continuing their investigation into a crash involving an overturned tractor trailer that took place at the intersection of DE Rt. 7 northbound and DE Rt. 4 eastbound, in Stanton.

The incident occurred at approximately 12:05 p.m., Friday, February 23, 2018, as a 2000, Koehring tractor trailer, operated by Pittman Lee Cary III, 39, of Pocomoke City, Maryland, was rounding a curve on DE Rt. 7 northbound, just prior to the intersection with DE Rt. 4 eastbound. Carey failed to negotiate the curve and in turn the vehicle, which was fully loaded with hay, overturned onto it’s right side, coming to rest in a grassy median. Carey, who was able to exit the cab of the vehicle under his power, was treated at the Christiana Hospital for minor injuries. Carey was cited for Careless Driving.

DE Rt. 7 northbound was closed for approximately 3 hours as the crash was investigated and cleared.

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Troopers Conducting Death Investigation-Claymont

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 022418 0930

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UPDATE-Victim Identified Troopers Conducting Death Investigation-Claymont

Claymont – Delaware State Police have identified Billy J. Burns, 62, of Claymont, as the operator of a front end loader, who was killed in an incident that occurred at Ocean Port LLC, located at 6200 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, on Thursday, February 22, 2018.

The investigation is in the very early stages. Further details will be released upon the conclusion of the investigation.

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Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Troop 2 Major Crimes Unit by calling 302-365-8440

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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