Wilmington – Delaware State Police detectives have apprehended two of the three suspects wanted in connection with the January 1, 2018, attempted armed robbery of a taxi cab driver that took place on Philadelphia Pike in the area of Silverside Road, Wilmington.

Through various investigative leads and measures detectives were able to positively identify Justin Hearn, 30, and Douglas Russo, 26, both of Wilmington, as the two previously unidentified suspects involved in the incident. It was also determined that Hearn was the suspect who brandished the knife during the robbery attempt.

A third suspect, Ismael Ramos, 32, of Vineland NJ, who was positively identified at the time of the original incident, remains at large.

On Wednesday, January 17, 2018, Hearn was apprehended by members of the Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension & Registration Unit (SOAR), assisted by members of the U.S. Marshalls Task Force for a sex offender registration violation and committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in lieu of $2000.00 secured bond.

Hearn’s arraignment for Attempted Robbery 1^st Degree, Possession of a Deadly Weapon during the Commission of a Felony and Conspiracy 2^nd Degree charges, related to this incident, is pending.

Subsequent to a search warrant being executed at his residence on this same date, Russo was taken in to custody without incident. Russo was transported to Delaware State Police Troop 2, where he was formally charged with one count each of Attempted Robbery 1^st Degree and Conspiracy 2^nd Degree, before being committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution, in lieu of $21,000.00 secured bail.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Ramos is asked to contact Detective A. Andres at 302-365-8501 or by calling 911.

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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Troopers Investigating Taxi Cab Robbery- Seek Publics Assistance

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Released: 011818 1535

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Ellendale- The Delaware State Police have arrested a suspect in connection with two burglaries.

On Thursday, January 11, 2018 at approximately 11:04 p.m., a suspect had forced entry into the DSWA (Delaware State Waste Authority) facility located at 13870 S. Old State Road, Ellendale.  The suspect remained at the location for a short time prior to fleeing without removing any property.

On Saturday, January 13, 2018 at approximately 12:07 a.m., a suspect had forced entry into the Exxon gas station located at 18005 Beach Highway, Ellendale.  Once inside the suspect removed eight packs of cigarettes and a lighter prior to fleeing.

Working on information from an anonymous tip received via Delaware Crimestoppers, State Police were able to identify the suspect as 48-year-old Carl W. Schuyler of Ellendale.  On Wednesday, January 17, 2018, Troopers responded to a residence in the 18000 block of Schuyler Drive, Ellendale in an attempt to apprehend Schuyler who initially resisted and was subsequently taken into custody without further incident.

Schuyler was transported back to Troop 4 where he was charged with two counts of Burglary 3rd, two counts of Criminal Mischief, two counts of Theft, and Resisting Arrest.  He was arraigned out of Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on $9,200.00 cash only bond.

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Released: 011818 1518

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Selbyville – On Saturday, January 13, 2018, at approximately 6:30 p.m., William A. Wagner Jr., 25, of Selbyville, was taken in to custody by authorities in Maryland on theft related charges.

On Wednesday, January 17, 2018, Wagner was extradited to Delaware from Ocean City Maryland in reference to active warrants for his arrest.  Through investigative measures, Wagner was connected to several burglaries that he committed on Canvasback Road in the Swann Keys development from November 6, 2017 to January 6, 2018.

Wagner was charged with 17 counts of Burglary 3rd, 17 counts of Criminal Mischief, 10 counts of theft, 7 counts of Felony Theft, and 12 counts of Possession of Burglary Tools.  He was arraigned out of Justice of the Peace Court 3 and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on $79,500 cash only bond.

Click on the following link to view the original release: Troopers Seek Public’s Assistance in Locating Burglary Suspect-Selbyville

*UPDATE-Suspect in Custody* Troopers Seek Public’s Assistance in Locating Burglary Suspect-Selbyville

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Released: 011718 2011

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Wilmington – Delaware State Police detectives have arrested Cody Bowman-Moak, 17, of Wilmington, for his involvement in a string of robberies which have occurred over the past year.

Beginning on Monday January 23, 2017, the Delaware State Police began investigating a series of robberies, that were occurring along the Concord Pike (U.S. 202) corridor, in the Fairfax area of Wilmington. During these robberies, the suspect would disguise his identity before entering the business, and then present a demand note upon making contact with an employee. In two of the robberies, the suspect displayed a handgun to compel the victims to turn over cash. In all of the reported robberies, the suspect fled on foot into the subdivision of Blue Rock Manor/Fairfax South.

Through various investigative measures Bowman-Moak was developed as a suspect and a search warrant was executed at his residence. As a result of the search, detectives located corroborating evidence linking him to the below listed robberies.

• McDonalds 2507 Concord Pike (1/23/17)
• Walgreens 2119 Concord Pike (1/30/17)
• McDonalds 2507 Concord Pike (7/28/17)
• Subway 3614 Concord Pike (10/6/17)
• Walgreens 2119 Concord Pike (1/1/18)

On Tuesday, January 16, 2018, Bowman-Moak was arrested and formally charged with 6 counts of Robbery 1^st Degree and 5 counts of Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony. He was subsequently committed to the New Castle County Detention Center in lieu of $140,000 secured bail.

Anyone with further information regarding these incidents is 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 links to view related releases:

Troopers Investigating McDonald’s Restaurant Robbery

Troopers Investigate Pharmacy Robbery

Troopers Investigate Robbery of North Wilmington McDonald’s

Troopers Investigating Robbery of a Wilmington Area Restaurant

Troopers Investigating Robbery of Fairfax Walgreens

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Released: 011718 1650

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Bear – Delaware State Police are investigating the armed robbery of a Bear area spa that occurred last evening.

The incident occurred at approximately 5:10 p.m., Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at the Tai Chi Spa, located at 1231 Quintilio Drive, Bear. A white male suspect approached a 60 year old female employee inside the business, displayed a handgun and demanded money from the register. The employee complied with the demand by turning over an undisclosed amount of cash to the suspect, who then fled on foot in an unknown direction. The employee was not injured as a result of the incident.

The suspect is described as a white male with a full beard, 30-35 years of age, 5’8”-5’10”, 160-180 lbs., wearing a dark jacket, sunglasses and in possession of a black handgun.

No surveillance photos are available at this time.

The investigation is ongoing and 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

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Released: 011718 1220

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Frederica –The Delaware State Police are investigating a home invasion in which one 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.

While on patrol on Monday, January 15, 2018 at approximately 4:02 p.m., Troopers observed a light blue Dodge Dakota fail to stop at a stop sign located on Jackson Street, Frederica.  A traffic stop was initiated and contact was made with the operator, identified as 37-year old Eric Huffstutler of Frederica.  During the course of the traffic stop drug paraphernalia was discovered inside of the vehicle. A subsequent search revealed a black duffel bag containing 4 boxes of 9mm, 1 box of .45, and 2 boxes of .223 ammunition.  Huffstutler is a person prohibited and was subsequently taken into custody and transported back to Troop 3.

Through further investigative measures, a search warrant was obtained for a residence located in the 100 block of  Jackson Street, Frederica.  The search warrant was executed by members of the Delaware State Police SORT team, Troop 3 Governors Task Force, Kent County Drug Unit, and the Criminal Investigative Unit. During the search, numerous rounds of ammunition were collected along with two of the victim’s firearms.

Huffstutler was charged with Home Invasion, Robbery First Degree, Assault First Degree, three counts of Theft of Firearm, Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony, Conspiracy Second Degree, and Terroristic Threating.  He was arraigned out of Justice of the Peace Court 7 and committed to the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center on $84,500.00 cash only bond.

This incident continues to remain under investigation for the second suspect that was involved.  If anyone has information pertaining to this incident, they are asked to please contact Detective B. Beck, Troop 3 Criminal Investigative Unit at 302-698-8527.  Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.

Click on the following link to view the original release: State Police Investigate Home Invasion- Frederica

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: 011618 1040

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Newark (19713) – Delaware State Police are investigating the armed robbery of a Newark area dry cleaner that occurred yesterday afternoon.

The incident occurred at approximately 12:52 p.m., Monday, January 15, 2018, at the Salem Dry Cleaners, located at 16 Salem Village Square, Newark. A male suspect, approached a 72 year old employee at the sales counter, displayed a handgun and demanded money from the register. The employee complied with the demand by placing  an undisclosed amount of cash in to a bag provided by the suspect. Once retaining possession of the bag the suspect exited the store, fleeing in a dark colored SUV, southbound on Salem Church Road. The employee was not injured as a result of the incident.

The male suspect is described as having a light complexion, 5’5”-5’7”, 140-160 lbs., wearing all black clothing, black wool cap, black mask covering the lower portion of his face and in possession of a black handgun.

No surveillance photos are available at this time.

The investigation is ongoing and 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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Released: 011618 1015

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Laurel- The Delaware State Police have arrested a Laurel man after he was found to be under the influence of alcohol for the 5^th time.

The incident occurred on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at approximately 12:05 a.m. as a Trooper was traveling west bound on South Pine Ridge Drive when a 1997 Dodge Pick Up truck emerged from Chelsea Lane, pulling directly in the path of the Trooper’s vehicle. A traffic stop was initiated and contact was made with the operator, identified as 39-year-old Sean Michael Dunston of Laurel.

An odor of alcohol was detected and a DUI investigation ensued.  A computer check revealed that Dunston had four previous DUI convictions, making this his fifth offense.  Dunston was subsequently arrested and transported back to Troop 5 where he was charged with 5^th Offense Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (Felony).  He was arraigned out of Justice of the Peace Court 3 and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institute on $6000.00 cash only bond.

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Released: 01618 0900

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Bridgeville/Greenwood – The Delaware State Police is seeking the public’s assistance in attempting to locate two suspects in connection with multiple thefts.

The suspects have been  identified as 22-year-old Katelyn Foskey of Greenwood and 24-year-old Miranda Abbott of Georgetown.  Both suspects are wanted in connection with multiple thefts from motor vehicles in the Bridgeville/Greenwood areas.  Through investigative measures, Detectives were able to link Fosky and Abbott to these thefts and have obtained warrants for their arrest.  Detectives have been unable to locate the two females who are believed to be in the Northern Sussex County area, and operating a 2008 Silver Chevrolet Cobalt with DE registration 110411.

If anyone has further information in reference to these thefts or can provide the whereabouts of Foskey and Abbott, they are asked to please contact Troop 5 at 302-337-8253.  Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, or via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 011518 1725

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Camden– The Delaware State Police Troop 3 will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting to provide the public with its 2017 “Year in Review”.

The event is scheduled for Thursday, February 1, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in Troop 3’s Community Room located at 3759 S. State Street, Dover. The presentation will focus on providing the community with a better understanding of how Troop 3 functions and the duties and responsibilities those Troopers handle on a daily basis. Topics covered will also include Troop 3’s structure and components; upcoming goals and 2017 goal attainment specific to crime and collisions; as well as statistics concerning various crimes within their jurisdiction across Kent County.

The meeting is open to the public and all are welcome and encouraged to attend. It is a great opportunity for the community to become more aware of what is happening in their area and how Troop 3’s jurisdiction compares with national crime statistics.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 011518 1550

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