Felton-  Members of Probation and Parole, and the Troop 3 Governor’s Task Force (GTF) arrested a suspect in connection with two drug related robberies.

On Tuesday, January 23, 2018 members of Probation and Parole and the Troop 3 GTF, responded to the 700 block of Peach Basket Road in reference to 26-year-old Tyree M. Bordley of Felton, who is a level III probationer.  Through investigative measures, Troopers were able to connect Bordley to two drug related robberies in which the drug buyers were robbed at gunpoint in the Felton area.  Subsequently a warrant was obtained for the arrest of Bordley.  Due to Bordley’s probation status and his previous charges, Probation and Parole Officers were granted permission to conduct an administrative search of Bordley’s reported address.

Upon arrival at the residence, Bordley was immediately taken into custody without incident and turned over to Troopers for the Robbery warrant. Probation and Parole Officers then conducted a search of Bordley’s residence, and located a plastic bag containing 2,743 bags (19.201 grams) of heroin.

Bordley was transported to Troop 3 where he was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.  Bordley’s charges from the initial Robbery warrant included; Aggravated Menacing, 2 counts of Robbery 1^st, Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony, Possession of a Firearm by a Person Convicted of a Felony, Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited, and Conspiracy 2^nd. Bordley was arraigned out of Justice of the Peace Court 7 on all charges and committed to the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center on $155,000 cash bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 012518 0900

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Georgetown (19947)– The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred last evening in the Sandhill Acres.

The incident occurred at approximately 10:58 p.m., Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at a residence located in the unit block of Merganser Road.  While two victims, a 16-year-old female and a 22-year-old male were seated in the 16-year-old’s vehicle, parked in her driveway a vehicle had pulled in beside them.  A subject exited the vehicle and approached the victims.  During this time, another subject armed with a handgun exited the vehicle and ordered the 22-year-old victim out of the car while demanding he turn over his wallet and cellphone.  While the 22-year-old was being confronted by the suspect with the handgun, two more subjects exited the vehicle.  The 22-year-old victim turned over his cellphone and wallet prior to all four suspects getting back into their vehicle and fleeing the scene.

The first suspect was described as a Hispanic male wearing a dark colored sweatshirt.  The second suspect was described as a Hispanic male wearing a dark colored sweatshirt, with a light colored bandana partially covering his face and displaying a handgun.  The other two suspects that exited the vehicle could only be described as Hispanic males.  The suspects vehicle was described as a white, four door passenger car.  No further suspect or vehicle information could be provided at this time.  Both victims were not injured as a result of this incident.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident, they are asked to please contact the Troop 4 Major Crimes Unit at 302-856-5850 . Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at 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. 

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 022518 0821

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Dover – The Delaware State Police are now accepting applications for the position of Cadet Trooper.

The Cadet Trooper’s primary duties include the enforcement of handicap parking and fire lane violations, however they are also used in various administrative duties such as traffic control at large events and foot patrol at the State Fair. The Cadets will complete 40 hours of mandatory classroom instruction and will be assigned to various troops throughout the state. Since the program began in 1998, the Delaware State Police have hired 69 Cadet Troopers. 22 of those cadets have been hired as Delaware State Troopers.

Minimum Qualifications to become a cadet includes:

• Education- Candidates must be a Delaware resident and currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited college in the state of Delaware (full-time or part-time)
• Age- Candidates must be between the ages of 18-21
• Citizenship- Candidates must be a citizen of the United States
• Driver’s License- Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license
• Applications are being accepted via www.jobaps.com/dsp
• Anticipating to begin employment in June 2018
• Current Pay is $13.04 per hour

Selection Process includes:

• A formal State of Delaware application
• An Oral Board Interview
• Polygraph Examination
• A Background Check

An online application can be found by clicking on the following link: www.becomeatrooper.com. Once at that page, scroll halfway down the page and click on Important Documents. The Cadet Application will be found on that page. The deadline for receiving the applications is Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. Completed applications should be mailed to: Delaware State Police – Recruiting Office, P.O. Box 430, Dover, DE 19903. Any questions should be directed to the Delaware State Police Recruiting Office at 302-739-5980 or dsprecruiting@delaware.gov.

Presented by the Director of Public Information, Sergeant Richard Bratz

Released: 012418 1411

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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.

Benjamin M. Greene, 29 of Smyrna who is 6’02” tall, 220 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes, Tier 2 Sex Offender, is currently wanted for failure to re-register.  His last known whereabouts are in the Dover and Smyrna 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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 012418 1215

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Dover (19904)- Members of the Kent County Drug Unit (KDU), assisted by The U.S. Marshalls Task Force executed a search warrant with the arrest of two suspects.

On Wednesday, January 24th, 2018 at approximately 3:30 a.m. members of the KDU assisted by The U.S. Marshalls Task Force executed a search warrant in the 2200 building of South Street, in the matter of 30-year-old Sylvester Gould Jr. of Newark and 29-year-old Kimberly Martin of Dover.  Upon arrival at the residences, Martin was located and taken into custody without incident.  Gould Jr. was taken into custody at the Royal Farms located at 6 West Lebanon Road, by The U.S Marshalls Task Force just prior to the execution of the search warrant at the residence.

The search of the residence revealed a loaded .40 Caliber Hi-Point Handgun, a hooded mask, and a pair of gloves in a bag together. Several rounds of loose 9mm ammunition were also recovered.

Sylvester Gould Jr. is a person prohibited from possessing a firearm and was subsequently charged for Possession of a Firearm by Person Prohibited, and Possession of Ammunition by a Person Prohibited. Gould Jr. was also wanted out of the Middletown Police Department for another incident involving a firearm. He was arraigned out of Justice of the Peace Court 7 and committed to the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center on $32,000.00 cash bond.

Kimberly Martin was charged with Conspiracy 2^nd for aiding Gould Jr. in Storing and Possessing the discovered firearm.  She was arraigned out of Justice of the Peace Court 7 and released on $1000.00 unsecured bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 012418 1138

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Bear – The Delaware State Police have identified Jared J. Armbruster, 35, of Bear, as the operator of a Harley Davidson motorcycle, that was killed in a crash that occurred at approximately 3:39 p.m., Monday, January 22, 2018, On DE Rt. 7 (Bear Corbitt Rd.) north of DE Rt. 71 (Red Lion Rd.) in Bear.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact  Cpl. J. Aube of the Collision Reconstruction Unit, by calling 302-365-8483.

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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*UPDATE* Fatal Crash Involving Motorcycle Rt. 7 at Rt. 71- Bear

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: 012318 1614

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Felton – The Delaware State Police have arrested five suspects in connection with the manufacturing of Methamphetamine (Meth) at an abandoned residence.

On Monday, January 22, 2018 at approximately 9:25 p.m. members of the Governor’s Task Force unit responded to an abandoned residence located in the 9000 block of Canterbury Road in an attempt to locate 37-year-old David Sharp of Felton who had active warrants out of Troop 3. Through investigative measures, it was learned that Sharp was possibly squatting in the abandoned residence. Upon arrival, unit members made contact with 39-year-old Marlena Korona (Perry) of Felton who was exiting the driveway of the residence. While Troopers were attempting to identify the owners of the residence, 33-year-old Joshua Wilson of Harrington was observed exiting the residence through a second story window onto the roof and was subsequently taken into custody. While at the front door of the residence, 39-year-old Mary Prichard of Dover and 32-year-old Brandi Luciano of Hartly were taken into custody, as they exited.  A search of the residence was conducted and David Sharp was found hiding in a bedroom closet. While conducting a search of the second floor an active meth lab was observed in a bedroom. A member of the Delaware State Police Kent County Drug Unit (KDU) and the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) arrived at the scene and confirmed the meth manufacturing lab was present on the property.  The Little Creek Fire Department and Deldot were also on scene due to the roadway being shut down.  The components used to manufacture meth along with key ingredients in making the drug were safely collected and seized by DNREC.

All five suspects were arrested and transported to Troop 3 without further incident.  Sharp was charged with Operating a Clandestine Laboratory, Drug Dealing, Conspiracy 2nd, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Criminal Impersonation.  He was also charged on his outstanding warrant for multiple Theft and Unlawful Use of a Credit Card charges.  He was arraigned out of Justice of the Peace Court 7 and committed to the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center on $17,500 secured bond.

Korona (Perry), Wilson, Prichard and Luciano were all charged with Operating a Clandestine Laboratory, Drug Dealing, Conspiracy 2nd, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and arraigned out of Justice of the Peace Court 7.  Korona (Perry) was committed to the Delores J. Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution on $2,500.00 secured bond.  Wilson was committed to the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center on $16,500.00 secured bond.  Prichard was committed to the Delores J. Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution on $7,000.00 secured bond. Luciano was committed to the Delores J. Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution on $16,500.00 cash only bond.

Canterbury Road in the area of Andrews Lake Road was closed until the scene was deemed safe. No evacuations were ordered as it was determined that there was no immediate hazard to nearby residents.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 012318 1112

Middletown – The traffic lights at the intersection of Summit Bridge Road and Boyds Corner Road/Churchtown Road have been repaired and are now functioning properly. The roadway has been re-opened.

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*TRAFFIC ADVISORY* Traffic Lights Out Summit Bridge Rd. at Boyds Corner Rd. – Middletown

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 012318 0903

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Middletown – Troopers are currently performing manual traffic control at the intersection of Summit Bridge Road and Boyds Corner / Churchtown Road, Middletown, due to malfunctioning traffic lights.

Traffic is being allowed to proceed north and southbound however there is no cross traffic at the intersection.

DELDOT crews are on scene however there is no estimated time on the repairs being completed.

Motorists can expect delays in the area and are encouraged to seek alternate routes of travel.

If traveling in the area use extreme caution due to decreased visibility and wet roadways.

Click on the following link for traffic conditions and road closure information:

http://www.deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/index.shtml#advisories

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 012318 0755

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Bear – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing it’s investigation into a fatal motor vehicle crash which occurred earlier this afternoon.

The incident occurred at approximately 3:39 p.m., Monday, January 22, 2018, on DE Rt. 7 (Bear Corbitt Road) northbound, just north of DE Rt. 71 (Red Lion Road), Bear.

A 2005, Harley Davidson XLL, operated by a 35 year old Bear man, had just turned left, on to DE Rt. 7 northbound from DE Rt. 71 eastbound, when he lost control of the motorcycle. The operator became separated from the bike, at which time he began to tumble in a northerly direction, before striking the undercarriage and front, left tire of a 2006 Buick Rendezvous, which was stopped in traffic at the red light on DE Rt. 7 southbound, at the intersection with DE Rt. 71. The motorcycle continued to slide in a northerly direction past the Buick, coming to rest on the DE Rt. 7 northbound shoulder.

The operator of the Harley Davidson, who was not wearing a helmet, was pronounced dead at the scene by responding EMS. Speed is not being considered a factor in the crash. Impairment on behalf of the operator is unknown at this time. Identification of the victim is pending notification of next of kin.

The operator of the Buick, a 57 year old Bear woman, was not injured as a result of the collision.

DE Rt. 7 northbound was closed at DE Rt.71 for approximately 2 hours, as the crash was investigated and cleared.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact  Cpl. J. Aube of the Collision Reconstruction Unit, by calling 302-365-8483.

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: 012218 2040

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