Milton-The Delaware State Police are investigating a crash involving a school bus that occurred this afternoon at approximately 4:06 p.m. on Union Street Ext. at Cedar Creek Road.

Minor injuries have been reported and Union Street Ext. at Cedar Creek Road is closed as a result of this crash. 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 ongoing and further details will be released as they become available.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 021218 1700

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Millsboro- The Delaware State Police are currently on scene of a serious motor vehicle crash, that occurred at approximately 12:07 p.m., Monday, February 12, 2018, which has northbound Dupont Boulevard in the area of Centerview Drive 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 it’s early stages with further details being released as they become available.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 021218 1330

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Dover- The Delaware State Police are now accepting applications for the Spring 2018 Citizens Police Academy.

The 2018 Spring Delaware State Police Citizen’s Police Academy will begin on Thursday, March 22, 2018 and will conclude on Thursday, May 10, 2018. The academy will consist of eight, Thursday night sessions, running from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Most of the classes will take place at Delaware State Police Troop 3, located at 3759 South State Street, Camden Wyoming, DE. Participants will learn about a wide variety of police activities consistent with what a Delaware Trooper experiences today. The instruction includes criminal and traffic investigations, special units, and various other law enforcement related topics. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to ride with patrol troopers. Class size will be limited to 20 participants and a background check will be conducted on all applicants. Deadline for registration is March 2, 2018. Applications must be returned by that date in order to be processed. If interested, please contact Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe at melissa.jaffe@delaware.gov or 302-382-2136, in order to obtain an application. You can also access the application on-line by visiting www.dsp.delaware.gov and clicking on the “Community” tab.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 021218 0940

Bridgeville-The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred earlier today on Redden Road west of Chaplains Chapel Road.

The incident occurred at approximately 3:14 p.m. on Sunday, February 11, 2018 as a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado operated by an 82-year-old man of Bridgeville was traveling eastbound on Redden Road (CR 40), approximately .8 miles west of Chaplains Chapel Road (CR 42), negotiating a moderate right curve. A 2008 Kia Sedona minivan operated by a 66-year-old man of Georgetown, was traveling westbound in the same general vicinity. Possibly due to torrential rainfall, the Chevrolet crossed the center line and entered the westbound lane directly into the path of the Kia. The left front of the Chevrolet struck the left front of the Kia, nearly head-on. After the impact, both vehicles rotated counterclockwise, coming to rest within 10 feet of the area of impact.

The 82-year-old operator of the Chevrolet, identified as Ernest B. McBroom was removed from the scene by EMS and transported to the Nanticoke Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead.  McBroom was not properly restrained and impairment is not considered a factor on his behalf.

The 66-year-old operator of the Kia was removed from the scene by EMS and transported to the Nanticoke Memorial Hospital where he was treated and released with non-life threatening injuries.  He was properly restrained and impairment is not considered a factor on his behalf.

A 12-year-old passenger in the Kia who was properly restrained, was also removed from the scene by EMS and transported to the Nanticoke Memorial Hospital where he was treated and released with non-life threatening injuries.

A 9-year-old passenger in the Kia who was properly restrained in a booster seat, was also removed from the scene by EMS and transported to the Nanticoke Memorial Hospital where she sustained no apparent injuries and was treated and released.

Redden Road west of Chaplains Chapel 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.

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: 021118 2032

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Milford- The Delaware State Police have arrested three suspects in connection with a residential burglary in the Slaughter Beach area.

The incident occurred on Saturday, February 10, 2018, at approximately 8:36 p.m., when Troopers responded to the 600 block of Bay Avenue, Slaughter Beach, for a reported burglary in which homeless subjects were squatting in the residence.  Upon arrival, contact was made with the homeowner who stated that he responded to the summer residence because he noticed an increase on the electric bill for the property.  Upon arrival to the residence, the homeowner saw one subject, identified as 19-year-old Jacob Kantowski (no photo available) walking in the kitchen area while another subject identified as 20-year-old Sierra Grimsled (no photo available) was in the living room area.  A subsequent search of the residence, yielded damage to the rear door and door frame, several small holes in the wall, and damage to an antique lamp.

Further investigation revealed that a third suspect not present in the residence at the time, was 49-year-old David L. Howard of Lincoln.  Howard was identified as the suspect who forced entry into the residence.  Howard later turned himself in at Troop 7 on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at approximately 2:00 p.m.

Both Kantowski and Grimsled were taken into custody without incident and transported to Troop 7.  They were both charged with Burglary 2nd, Criminal Mischief, Conspiracy 2nd, and Theft of Services.  They were arraigned out of the Justice of the Peace Court 3 and released on $3200.00 unsecured bond.

Howard was charged with Burglary 2nd, Possession of Burglary Tools, Criminal Mischief, Conspiracy 2nd, and Theft of Services.  He was arraigned out of the Justice of the Peace Court 3 and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on $16,000.00 secured bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 021118 1840

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Laurel– Troopers of the Sussex County Governors Task Force (GTF) and Probation and Parole Officers responded for a home visit which led to multiple drug arrests.

On Friday, February 9, 2018, at approximately 2:40 p.m., members of the GTF assisted Probation and Parole with a home visit in the 600 block of Little Creek Apartments in reference to a Level 4 Probationer,  24-year-old Joseph R. Palmer of Laurel.  Upon GTF’s arrival, contact was made with Palmer and another tenant, 26-year-old Ebony Hopkins of Laurel, outside of the residence. Palmer was immediately taken into custody for being out of the apartment which was outside the scope of his home confinement agreement.  Probation Officers then entered the apartment and conducted an administrative search.  During the search the following items were located: approximately 251.29 grams of marijuana (in bulk and in small packages for distribution), approximately 12.63 grams of cocaine, and numerous drug paraphernalia including plastic bags and a digital scale.

Both Palmer and Hopkins were transported back to Troop 5.  Palmer was charged with Possession with Intent to Deliver-Cocaine, Possession with Intent to Deliver-Marijuana, Conspiracy 2nd, and two counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.  He was arraigned out of the Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on $32,400.00 cash only bond.  Hopkins was charged with Possession with Intent to Deliver-Cocaine, Possession with Intent to Deliver-Marijuana, Conspiracy 2nd, two counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Maintaining a Drug Property.  She was arraigned out of the Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to the Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution on $35,400.00 secured bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 021018 0930

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Kent/Sussex County- The Delaware State Police have arrested a suspect in connection with multiple burglaries.

The Delaware State Police Troop 3 and Troop 4 Property Crimes Unit completed a month long joint investigation into multiple burglaries.  A burglary was committed on January 1, 2018 at the King’s Tire and Lube business located at 955 Bay Road, Milford in which more than $5,000.00 in tires were stolen.  Through investigative measures, 36-year-old Michael A. Cole of Lincoln was developed as a suspect in this burglary which led him to the connection of multiple others.  It was later discovered that Cole was transporting stolen property to a residence located in the 1400 block of Vernon Road, Harrington.  A search warrant was executed at the Vernon Road address which resulted in the recovery of property valued at approximately $17,535.00.  The property included a Honda ATV, two wood splitters, EZ GO gold cart, 15 Adirondack chairs, seven wood carved bar stools, a wood carved fisherman, dolphin, and pelican, 10 motor vehicle tires, six golf cart batteries, and five Dewalt power tools.

On Friday, February 9, 2018 at approximately 9:30 a.m., Troop 3’s Criminal Investigative Unit (CIU) executed a search warrant at Cole’s residence in the 14000 block of Staytonville Road, Lincoln, in which he was taken into custody without incident.  Cole was charged with one count of Burglary 2nd, seven counts of Burglary 3rd, 6 counts of Criminal Mischief, seven counts of Criminal Trespass, 10 counts of Theft, three counts of Theft of a Motor Vehicle, five counts of Selling Stolen Property, one count of Possession of Burglary Tools, and 2 counts of Conspiracy 2nd.  Cole was arraigned out of the Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center on $53,550.00 secured bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 021018 0900

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Dover, DE- The Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit (S.O.A.R) is currently looking for the following wanted sex offenders after they either failed to register or re-register their current address. If anyone knows the location of these subjects, they are asked to call 302-672-5306. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com/

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 021018 0830

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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: 021018 0800

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Millsboro – The Delaware State Police have arrested a Millsboro man after he assaulted his fiancé and pointed a gun at her.

The incident occurred around 3:26 p.m. on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 when troopers were called to the 24000 block of White Street, Shawns Hideaway, for a physical domestic complaint.  Further investigation revealed that during the altercation, the victim was dragged by her hair and choked by her fiancé, identified as 53-year-old Mark R. Reedy of Millsboro.  Reedy then obtained a black semi-automatic handgun from inside the residence and struck the victim on the back of her head, while indicating that he was going to kill her and himself.  The victim was able to flee on foot to a neighbor’s residence where she was subsequently taken to a local hospital and treated for assault related injuries.

Prior to the police arrival, Reedy had fled the residence on a golf cart and was later located riding around the park in the camping section of the development.  Reedy was taken into custody without incident.  A black semi-automatic handgun was recovered and seized from the residence where the incident occurred.

Reedy was transported back to Troop 7 where he was charged with Aggravated Menacing, Strangulation, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, Assault 3rd, Terroristic Threatening, and Unlawful Imprisonment.  He was arraigned out of the Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on $65,000 secured 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: 020918 1225

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