Wilmington (19808) – The Delaware State Police have arrested a Wilmington man and charged him in connection with the robbery of a Wilmington area bank that occurred last month.

The investigation has determined the incident occurred on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at approximately 9:45 a.m. as a male suspect entered the Wells Fargo Bank located at 3215 Old Capital Trail, Wilmington. The investigation revealed that an unknown white male entered the bank wearing a disguise and demanded money from the tellers. The tellers complied turning over an undisclosed amount of money to him. After the robbery, the suspect was observed fleeing in a dark-colored Jeep Grand Cherokee onto Kirkwood Highway in unknown direction. There were no injuries.

As the investigation continued detectives located the suspect vehicle on February 15, 2018 in the parking lot of a motel in Smyrna. The next day the suspect was seen leaving the motel and was stopped by troopers. The suspect was identified as Douglas W. Walker, 39 of Wilmington. After obtaining a search warrant for the suspect’s vehicle evidence linking him to the robbery was located inside the vehicle.

Douglas W. Walker was transported to Troop 2 and was charged with two counts of Robbery 2^nd Degree and two counts of Wearing a Disguise during the Commission of a Felony. He was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court 2 and was committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in default of $24,000.00 cash bond.

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Troopers Investigate Bank Robbery- Wilmington

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Presented by the Director of Public Information, Sergeant Richard Bratz

Released: 021618 2051

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Wilmington (19808) – Delaware State Police are investigating the armed robbery of a Wilmington area Dunkin’ Donuts that took place this morning.

The incident occurred at approximately 11:20 a.m. Friday, February 16, 2018, at the Dunkin’ Donuts located at 4557 New Linden Hill Road, Wilmington. The suspect, who was armed with an unknown make and model handgun, confronted the employees of the business and demanded money from the cash registers. The employees complied with the suspect’s demands and turned over an undisclosed amount of money to him. The suspect then exited the business and fled in an unknown direction. There were no injuries.

During the robbery the suspect wore a mask to conceal his identity and displayed an unknown make and model handgun. A witness observed the suspect running from the store and contacted the business to confirm a robbery had just occurred. The witness then followed the suspect and observed him run through a wooded area directly behind the business. After waiting for the suspect to exit the wooded area, the witness tackled and detained the suspect on the roadway until troopers arrived. No injuries were reported during the incident.

The suspect was identified as Michael D. Bennett Jr., 32 of Wilmington. He was transported to Troop 2 where he was charged with three counts of Robbery 1^st Degree and Wearing a Disguise during the Commission of a Felony. He was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court 2 and was committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in default of $186,000.00 secured bond.

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Released: 021618 1921

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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.

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Released: 021618 1721

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Woodside– The Delaware State Police arrested a Dover teenager after it was discovered that he made a threatening comment towards a high school.

On Thursday, February 15, 2018, the Delaware State Police Youth Aid Unit was made aware that a student from James H. Groves Adult High School located at 823 Walnut Shade Road, had overheard another student make a threatening comment.  Members of the Troop 3 Youth Aid Unit immediately responded to the school and investigated the allegation. Further investigation revealed that an adult student, identified as 19-year-old Channing Fisher of Dover made a threatening statement, indicating he would do harm to the school.

Fisher was taken into custody without incident and transported back to Troop 3 where he was charged with Terroristic Threatening (Felony).  Mr. Fisher and his residence were searched and no weapons were found.  He was arraigned out of the Justice of the Peace Court 2 and released on $2000.00 unsecured bond with a condition of the bond that he turn in any and all weapons and have no contact with any schools.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 021618 1500

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Middletown –  Delaware State Police Troop 9, in partnership with the Middletown Police Department, will be holding a Community Café on Friday, February 23, 2018, at 9:00 a.m., at the Chick-fil-a, located at 701 S. Ridge Avenue, Middletown.  The Community Café will have Troop 9 and Middletown Police Department Administration in attendance to meet and interact with members of the public. This 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: 021618 1500

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Wilmington (19810) – Delaware State Police are investigating the armed robbery of a North Wilmington convenience store that took place overnight.

The incident occurred at approximately 12:54 a.m., Friday, February 16, 2018, at the 7-11 convenience store, located at 2100 Foulk Road, Wilmington.

A black male suspect entered the business and confronted an employee at the sales counter while displaying a handgun. The employee then complied with the suspects demand for money. Once obtaining an undisclosed amount of cash from the employee, the suspect fled on foot, northbound on Foulk Road. The 24 year old male employee was not injured as a result of the incident.

The suspect is described as a black male, 5’7”-5’8”, average build, wearing all dark clothing, a cloth covering his face and in possession of a black unknown make and model handgun.

No surveillance photos are available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to 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 Michael Austin

Released: 021618 1245

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Milton- The Delaware State Police arrested two suspects after a traffic stop leads to the discovery of drugs in the Cool Spring Farms development.

The incident occurred on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at approximately 7:27 p.m. when members of the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force (GTF) conducted a traffic stop on Fisher Road.  Contact was made with the driver, identified as 47-year old Carolyn Faust of Lewes.  Simultaneously another subject, identified as 55-year old, George Edwards of Milton began approaching Faust’s vehicle on foot.  Detectives attention was drawn to Edwards as he continued to walk towards them with his hands concealed in his pockets.  Detectives began giving verbal commands to Edwards to remove his hands from his pockets, at which time he threw his hands up while throwing objects up into the air.  Edwards than proceeded to take off on foot when Detectives deployed their Taser, subsequently striking him and taking him into custody shortly thereafter.

Edwards was found to be in possession of a drug paraphernalia, approximately 2.12 grams of crack cocaine, and approximately 3.54 grams of marijuana.  Edwards was taken into custody and transported to Troop 4 where he was charged with  Resisting Arrest, Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance, 2 counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Conspiracy 2^nd, Tampering with Evidence, and Possession of Marijuana.  He was arraigned out of the Justice of the Peace Court 3 and committed to the Sussex County Correctional Institution on $46,201.00 cash only bond.

Faust was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia.  She was taken into custody and transported to Troop 4 where she was charged with Conspiracy 2^nd, Criminal Solicitation, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and traffic related offenses.  Faust was arraigned out of the Justice of the Peace Court 3 and released on $5,202.00 unsecured bond.

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Released: 021618 1022

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Camden Wyoming-The Delaware State Police have arrested a Camden Wyoming man following an investigation into an alleged sexual abuse complaint.

The investigation began on December 19, 2017 when Troop 3 Major Crimes Unit received information through a DFS 24 hour hotline that a 14-year-old female had reported allegations of sexual abuse.  The hotline report indicated that the victim had been impregnated by an adult male. Through further investigations, it was confirmed that the 14-year-old victim was pregnant and she disclosed that the father of the child was 34-year-old Byron P. White of Camden Wyoming. Detectives further discovered that the victim had been in an active sexual relationship with White since May of 2017.  The incidences were reported to have occurred at victim’s residence located in Dover.    

Investigation revealed that White was a United States Air Force Reservist and was serving on orders at DAFB.  An arrest warrant was obtained for White in which he was subsequently taken into custody at DAFB on Tuesday, February 13, 2018.  White was transported back to Troop 3 where he was charged with 9 counts of Rape 3rd and Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child.  He was arraigned out of the Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center on $200,000.00 secured bond.

Because of the sensitivity of this case, and in consideration of the victim, only limited information will be released.

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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Released: 021418 1236

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Seaford- The Delaware State Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the theft of multiple firearms and a third suspect for receiving a stolen firearm.

The incident was reported on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at approximately 11:37 a.m. when a 29-year-old victim from Seaford reported that six firearms and Dewalt power tools were taken from his residence while he was out of town.  Further investigation revealed that the victim allowed 24-year-old Marissa Schurman of Milford to stay at his residence for approximately 2 weeks while he was away from his residence.  During this timeframe, Marissa allowed her boyfriend, 26-year-old Roland C. Wainwright of Frederica to also stay at the residence.  Through investigative measures, it was discovered that Wainwright had pawned four of the firearms as well as the tools that belonged to the victim.

On Tuesday, February 13, 2018, Schurman and Wainwright responded to Troop 3 where both were subsequently taken into custody without incident.  Further investigation revealed that one of the firearms, a colt .38 revolver had been sold to subject identified as 19-year-old Marc Johnson of Milford.

Through a coordinated effort between Tr00p 5, Tr00p 3, members of the Kent County Drug Unit (KDU), and the Milford Police Department, the firearm was recovered and Marc Johnson was apprehended without incident.

Schurman was charged with 6 counts of Theft of a Firearm.  She was arraigned out of the Justice of the Peace Court 2 and released on $18,000.00 unsecured bond.

Wainwright was charged with 6 counts of Theft of a Firearm, 6 counts of Theft, 5 counts of Falsifying Business Records, and 5 counts of Selling Stolen Property.  He was arraigned out of the Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center on $34,000.00 secured bond.

Johnson was charged with Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon and Receiving a Stolen Firearm.  He was arraigned out of the Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center on $13,000.00 secured bond.

This case continues to remain under investigation for the recovery of the sixth firearm that was alleged to have been stolen.  Anyone with information pertaining to this case is asked to please contact Troop 5, TFC. Z. Bonniwell at 302-232-3482.  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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Presented by Public Information Officer,  Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 021418 1015

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New Castle – Delaware State Police detectives have arrested two men after a two week investigation into a pair of New Castle area robberies.

The first incident occurred January 29, 2018 at the 7-11, located at 284 Christiana Road, with the second occurring February 7, 2018, at the Shell gas station, located at 299 Christiana Road. In each incident a white male suspect would wait for the cashier to open the register while completing a transaction, and then grab cash from the open drawer, before fleeing on foot.

Through various investigative leads which included intelligence information provided by the New Castle County Police Department, detectives were able to positively identify Ryan Hensley, 18, of Townsend and John Hoxter, 31, of New Castle, as suspects in both incidents. The duo’s plan entailed Hoxter entering the respective business and then proceed to make a purchase. Once the cashier opened the register to complete Hoxter’s transaction, Hensley would rush behind the sales counter and grab cash from the open drawer.

Both Hensley and Hoxter were taken in to custody by detectives on Tuesday, February 13, 2018, without incident and transported to Delaware State Police Troop 2 where they were charged with 2 counts each of Robbery 2^nd Degree and Conspiracy 2^nd Degree.

Both men were arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court #2, before being committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in lieu of $8000.00 secured bail.

Anyone with further information regarding these incidents are asked to contact Detective A. Andres of the Troop 2 Robbery Unit by calling 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

Click on the following links to view related releases:

Troopers Investigating Robbery of New Castle 7-11

Troopers Investigating Gas Station Robbery – New Castle

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 021418 0855

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