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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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/

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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. 

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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.

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Released: 020918 1225

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Wilmington (19807) – Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects who are wanted in connection with the attempted burglary of a Greenville area gun dealer.

The incident occurred at approximately 2:06 a.m., Wednesday, January 17, 2018, at Artemis Outfitters, located at 4201 Kennett Pike, Wilmington. Two suspects attempted to make forcible entry in to the store by breaking the glass entrance doors, but were unable to do so. After the unsuccessful attempt, the suspects fled southbound on Kennett Pike in the above pictured vehicle.

The suspects, in the above image, could only be described as black males in their late teens or early twenties, wearing all dark clothing, with a covering concealing their faces.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective B. Harris at Troop 2 by calling 302-365-8410.

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Released: 020918 1200

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Lewes- The Delaware State Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the above suspect who is wanted in connection with the theft of shrimp.

The incident occurred on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at approximately 8:10 p.m., when the above pictured suspect entered a walk in freezer at the rear of  JD Shuckers restaurant located at 20750 John J. Williams Highway. Troopers responded to the restaurant on Thursday, February 8, 2018 and made contact with the manager.  The manager advised that after becoming aware that shrimp was missing, she reviewed the video surveillance cameras and came across the suspect walking in the freezer and then approximately two minutes later walking out of the freezer carrying a 5lb. bag of shrimp.

The suspect is described as a black male wearing glasses and overalls.

Anyone with information regarding the identity of the pictured suspect or the incident is asked to please contact Cpl/2 J. Serratore at Troop 7 by calling 302-644-5020. 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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Released: 020918 1020

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Frederica –The Delaware State Police are investigating a home invasion in which the third suspect has been identified and arrested.

The preliminary investigation has determined the incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 10, 2018 when troopers responded to the 80 block of Barefoot Lane for a reported Home Invasion.  The investigation revealed that an unknown suspect had approached the residence and knocked on the door.  Upon the homeowner/victim, 31-year-old male of Frederica opening the door, he was struck in the head by an unknown blunt force object.  As the victim fell to the floor, a scuffle ensued.  The victim was subsequently held down by the suspect who then began communicating with a second suspect who entered the residence.  The second suspect proceeded to the bedroom where he removed three firearms, several boxes of ammunition, and an undisclosed amount of cash.  Once these items were obtained, both suspects fled the residence on foot.

The victim was transported to a local area hospital by a private vehicle where he was treated and released with non-life threatening injures that he sustained during this incident.

Through investigative measures, a third suspect was identified as 39-year-old Charles L. Melvin Jr. of Milford.  On Wednesday, February 7, 2018, while conducting surveillance in Milford, the U.S. Marshal’s Task Force located and arrested Melvin without further incident.

Melvin was transported to Troop 3 where he was charged with Robbery First Degree, Home Invasion, Assault First Degree, Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony, Theft of Firearm, Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited, Conspiracy Second Degree, and Terroristic Threatening. Melvin was arraigned out of the Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center on $11,700.00 cash only bond.

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*Update* Arrest Made -Home Invasion- Frederica

*Update #2* Second Arrest Made -Home Invasion- Frederica

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Released: 020818 0830

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Wilmington (19808) – Delaware State Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the above suspects, who are wanted in connection with the theft of multiple cell phones from an area cellular phone store.

The incident occurred at approximately 5:58 p.m., Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at the T-Mobile store located at 4542 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, when the above pictured suspects entered the business and removed three cell phones from the display counter before fleeing on foot.

Suspect #1 was described as a black male, 5’10”-6”2”, 180 lbs., wearing a black jacket, blue jeans and black hat.

Suspect #2 was described as a black male, 5’10”-6’2”, 180 lbs., wearing a blue coat with gray hood, black pants and a black hat.

Anyone with information regarding the identities of the pictured suspects or the incident is asked to contact Cpl. M. Cahall at Troop 6 by calling 302-660-3777.

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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Released: 020718 1440

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New Castle – Delaware State Police are investigating the robbery of a New Castle area gas station that occurred this morning.

The incident occurred at approximately 7:07 a.m., Wednesday, February 7, 2018, at the Shell gas station located at 299 Christiana Road, New Castle. As the cashier opened the register in order to complete a transaction for a customer, a white male suspect who had been seen wandering the store, rushed behind the sales counter and grabbed cash from the open register. Once obtaining an undisclosed amount of cash the suspect fled on foot towards Appleby Road. The employee was not injured as a result of the incident.

The suspect is described as a white male, 20-30 years of age, 5’7”-5’10”, 230-250 lbs., wearing a light colored hooded sweatshirt, dark pants and dark knit hat. The suspect did not display or imply a weapon.

No surveillance images are available at this time.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Det. A. Andres at Troop 2 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

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: 020718 2:15

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Millsboro (19966)– The Delaware State Police Major Crimes Unit have identified the suspect involved in a stabbing incident and are seeking the publics help in locating him.

The investigation began on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at approximately 8:20 p.m., when Troopers were dispatched to the intersection of Townsend Road and Harmony Cemetery Road for a reported stabbing.  Upon arrival, units made contact with a 38-year-old victim of Milford who was sitting on the side of the roadway with stab wounds to his extremities.  The 38-year-old victim was removed from the scene by Emergency Medical Services and transported to a local area hospital.

Preliminary investigation revealed that while the 38-year-old victim was a passenger in a vehicle, he engaged in a verbal argument with another passenger.  The argument escalated at which point the driver stopped at the intersection of Townsend Road and Harmony Cemetery Road.  While still seated in the vehicle, the passenger suspect had stabbed the victim.  The victim was able to exit the vehicle prior to the suspect fleeing the scene.

Through investigative measures, Troopers were able to identify the suspect as 47-year-old Lavocia I. Callahan of Wilmington.  Warrants have been obtained for Callahan’s arrest including charges of Assault First Degree, Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony, Aggravated Menacing, and Terroristic Threatening.

Troopers have been unable to locate Callahan and asks anyone with information in reference to his whereabouts to please contact Detective D. Kristunas, Troop 4 Major Crimes Unit at 302-752-3856. 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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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: 020718 1403

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