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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

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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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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Dover- The Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit (S.O.A.R) is currently looking for the following wanted sex offender.

Cordon Hayes, 31 of Delmar who is 5’07” tall, 150 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes, is currently wanted for Failure to Verify Address.  He also has an active warrant out of Troop 5 for Terroristic Threatening.  Hayes is known to frequent the Delmar.

If anyone knows the location of this subject, they are asked to please call Detective M. Bailey at 302-741-8082.  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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Released: 011518 1538

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Dover- The Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit (S.O.A.R) is currently looking for the following wanted sex offender.

Derrick J. Rice, 32 of Lewes who is 5’05” tall, 130 lbs., with red hair and blue eyes, is currently wanted for Failure to Re-Register as a Sex Offender.  His last known whereabouts were reported in the Lewes area.

If anyone knows the location of this subject, they are asked to please call Detective M. Bailey at 302-741-8082.  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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Released: 011518 1252

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Clayton – Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery in which the victim was lured to a Clayton area convenience store, and then assaulted by three subjects who were known to her.

The incident occurred at approximately 9:00 p.m., Thursday, January 11, 2018, at the Blackiston Store, located at 3444 Blackiston Road, Clayton. Earlier this same date the victim, a 26 year old Clayton woman, was contacted by Jessica Elvey, 28, of Kenton who is an acquaintance. Elvey asked to borrow money and cigarettes from the victim and the two mutually agreed to meet at the Blackiston Store.

The victim arrived in the parking lot of the business at the agreed upon time in her vehicle, which was also occupied by her 4 year old daughter, who was a rear seat passenger. Soon after arriving, a black vehicle entered the parking lot and pulled in behind her. The victim then observed Elvey, along with two other suspects, identified as Chelsea Roundtree, 26, and Chasity Roundtree, 24, both of Dover, exit the vehicle.

All three suspects approached the victim as she remained seated in her vehicle and immediately began yelling at her, demanding money. The suspects then accessed the victims vehicle via separate doors and began assaulting her. At some point during the altercation the victims purse which contained an undisclosed amount of cash and other personal items was taken. After obtaining the purse all three suspects fled the scene in the vehicle in which they arrived.

The victim sustained contusions to her head and face as a result of the assault, however she refused medical treatment on scene. Her daughter was not injured as a result of the incident.

Warrants are currently on file, charging all three suspects with one count each of Robbery 2nd Degree, Conspiracy 2nd Degree, Assault 3rd Degree and Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Elvey or the Roundtree sisters, are asked to contact Trooper E. Ramirez at Troop 9 by calling 302-378-5749 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

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: 011418 1300

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

Wagner has active warrants on file in Delaware, related to several burglaries that have occurred in the Swann Keys development from November 6, 2017 to January 6, 2018. These warrants will be executed upon Wagner’s extradition back to Delaware.

Further details will be released as they become available.

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

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 011318 2240

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Wilmington – Delaware State Police detectives have arrested a Wilmington man, responsible for multiple armed robberies that have occurred in the North Wilmington/Claymont area since December 30th. The most recent incidents occurred on Friday, January 12, 2018, with two robberies taking place within a 20 minute time frame.

The first robbery occurred at approximately 8:45 p.m., at the Family Dollar store, located at 4331 Governor Printz Blvd., Wilmington, as a black male suspect confronted an employee, as he stood at the sales counter. The suspect revealed a black handgun that was tucked into his waistband and demanded cash. The employee was intent on complying with demand, however at some point during the interaction the suspect fled the store without obtaining any money or other merchandise. The employee was not injured as a result of the incident.

The suspect was described as a black male, 30-40 years of age, 5’9”, wearing a red and black hooded sweatshirt, jeans and armed with what was described as an Uzi style handgun.

A second robbery then occurred at approximately 9:05 p.m., at the Dollar General store, located at 2605 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, as a black male suspect entered the business and confronted two employees on the sales floor. The suspect displayed a handgun that was tucked into his waistband and then demanded money from the registers. The employees complied with the demand, turning over an undisclosed amount of cash to the suspect, who then exited the business and fled on foot in an unknown direction. Neither employee was injured as a result of the incident.

The suspect in this incident was described as a black male, 40 years of age, wearing a red and black hooded sweatshirt, dark jeans, and brown work boots and in possession of a black handgun.

Through various investigative measures, detectives were able to develop a red Chevrolet Impala as a possible suspect vehicle. As the area was being canvassed, subsequent to the second robbery, a red Impala was observed in the area of Marsh Road and Silverside Road. The vehicle proceeded in to the parking lot of the Shoppes of Graylyn, at which time Troopers conducted a traffic stop. The operator and sole occupant of the vehicle, identified as Chianti L. Johnson, 41, of Wilmington was taken in to custody without incident. Johnson matched the physical description of the suspect in both robberies, with a subsequent search of his person, producing a black, Uzi style, toy gun.

Through further investigation, detectives were able to positively link Johnson to a total of 9 robberies, which have occurred at the below listed businesses in the North Wilmington area, between the dates of December 30, 2017 and January 12, 2018.

• Cricket Wireless, 729 Philadelphia Pike (12/30/17)
• Gamestop, 3612 Concord Pike (12/31/17)
• Auto Zone, 2407 Philadelphia Pike (01/06/18)
• BP gas station, 708 Philadelphia Pike (01/07/18)
• Days Inn, 5209 Concord Pike (01/07/18)
• Wawa, 301 Ridge Road (01/09/18)
• Inn at Wilmington, 300 Rocky Run Blvd. (01/10/18)
• Family Dollar, 4331 Governor Printz Blvd. (01/12/18)
• Dollar General, 2605 Philadelphia Pike (01/12/18)

Johnson was transported to Delaware State Police Troop 2 where he was arrested and formally charged with 10 counts of Robbery 1^st degree and 1 count of Attempted Robbery 1^st Degree. Johnson was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #2 and then committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in lieu of $220,000.00 cash bail.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with further information regarding these incidents are 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

Click on the following links to view original releases:

State Police Investigate Armed Robbery of Cell Phone Store – Wilmington (19809)

Troopers Investigating Armed Robbery of North Wilmington Gamestop

Troopers Investigating Armed Robbery of Philadelphia Pike AutoZone – Claymont

Troopers Investigating Armed Robbery of North Wilmington BP Station

Troopers Investigating Robbery of Claymont Wawa

Troopers Investigating Robbery of North Wilmington Hotel

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 011318 2200

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Wilmington – Delaware State Police are investigating the armed robbery of a North Wilmington convenience store which occurred last evening.

The incident occurred at approximately 6:50 p.m., Friday, January 12, 2018, at the St. James International Food Market, located at 1401 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington. A black male subject entered the store and confronted an employee at the sales counter, while pointing a handgun at him. The suspect then proceeded behind the counter and ordered the employee to open the cash register. Once opened, the suspect removed an undisclosed amount of cash, before fleeing on foot in an unknown direction. The employee was not injured as a result of the incident.

The suspect was described as a black male, 20-25 years of age, 5’9”, wearing all black clothing, a black mask 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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 011318 1610

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Newark – Delaware State Police are investigating a stabbing which occurred in the parking lot of a Newark area bar early this morning.

The incident occurred at approximately 1:35 a.m., Saturday, January 13, 2018, in the parking lot of Tailgates Bar, located at 4125 Ogletown-Stanton Road, Newark.

While in the parking lot, a 38 year old male subject from Wilmington, became involved in a verbal altercation with a 23 year old female from Maryland. The altercation turned physical and resulted in the female stabbing the male.

The male subject was transported to the Christiana Hospital where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries.

The investigation is active and ongoing with further details being released as they become available.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or may have further information, is asked to contact Detective S. Rizzo of 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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 011318 1530

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