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

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 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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Ellendale – The Delaware State Police are investigating a serious crash that occurred on Beach Highway, early Friday morning.

The incident occurred at approximately 1:02 a.m., Friday, January 12, 2018 as a 21-year-old male was operating a 2002 Nissan Altima eastbound on Beach Highway (SR16).  The operator was traveling at an extremely high rate of speed as he approached a moderate curve in the roadway.  The operator failed to maintain the curve causing the vehicle to exit the edge of the roadway and strike a utility pole.  After striking the pole, the vehicle began to flip several times, causing the unrestrained operator to be ejected.  The vehicle came to a rest on its wheels in an open farm field.

The operator was removed from the scene by EMS and transported to the Beebe Medical Center before being transferred to the Christiana Hospital where he remains in critical condition.

The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing their investigation into this incident.  Alcohol and a high rate of speed is considered to be a factor on behalf of the operator.

SR 16 approximately .58 miles west of Reynolds Pond Road was closed for approximately 4 hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

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: 011318 1000

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Dover– The following subjects are not wanted. This is a Homeless Sex Offender Public Notification.  If you have information that any of the below 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

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 011318 0900

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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/

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 011318 0800

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Bridgeville– The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred in the Walkers Mill Mobile Home Park last evening.

The incident occurred at approximately 9:44 p.m., Thursday, January 11, 2018, at a residence located in the 11,000 block of 3rd Street, Walkers Mill Mobile Home Park.  The victim, 30-year-old female of Bridgeville and her three juvenile children had just pulled into their driveway when a vehicle pulled in behind them.  The suspects’ vehicle had blocked the victim’s vehicle in the driveway.  Before the victims were able to exit the vehicle, two suspects armed with handguns approached each side of the vehicle at the front doors.  The suspects opened the doors and began demanding money.  The suspect at the driver’s side door then began rifling through the 30-year-old victim’s pockets while holding a handgun to her.  The suspect was able to obtain an undisclosed amount of cash prior to both suspects fleeing the scene in their vehicle.

The first suspect was described as a Hispanic male, in his upper 20’s, tall with an average build, and darker complexion.  He had curly hair and hair on his chin that was approximately one inch in length. He was wearing mechanic style coveralls and a jacket with a hood that was pulled up over his head.

The second suspect was described as a Hispanic male, in his mid 20’s, tall with a slightly heavy build.  He was also wearing a jacket with the hood pulled up over his head.

The suspect vehicle was described as a four door, dark in color passenger vehicle.  No further information could be provided on the vehicle or the suspects at this time. The victim and her three children were not harmed 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: 011218 0817

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New Castle – Delaware State Police detectives have arrested a Maryland man, for his involvement in an identify theft scheme, in which he attempted to purchase a new vehicle using fictitious identification.

The incident began at approximately 1:18 p.m., Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at the Carmen Chrysler Jeep Dodge dealership, located at 196 S. DuPont Highway, New Castle, when a salesperson became suspicious of a customer, whom he believed was attempting to use fictitious identification to purchase a vehicle.

Detectives responded to the dealership and made contact with the suspect, who was ultimately identified as Moses Assi, 33, of College Park Maryland. The ensuing investigation determined that Assi was attempting to purchase a 2018 Dodge Challenger Hellcat, valued at $69,000.00 using a fictitious Maryland drivers license. Further investigation revealed that the information on the license was actually that of a California man who had no association with Assi.

Assi was taken in to custody without incident and transported to Delaware State Police Troop 2, where he was arrested and formally charged with 1 count each of Attempted Theft Over $50,000.00, Identity Theft, Possession of Burglary Tools, and Making a False Statement. Assi was additionally charged with 2 counts of Forgery 2nd Degree and 3 counts of Criminal Impersonation.

Assi was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #2 and committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution, in lieu of $30,000.00 cash bail.

The investigation into Assi’s activity is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Detective S. Mauchin of the Troop 2 Financial Crimes Unit by calling 302-365-8414.

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: 011018 2100

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Newark – Delaware State Police are investigating the armed robbery of a Newark area convenience store that occurred yesterday morning.

The incident occurred at approximately 11:15 a.m., Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at the 24/7 Food Mart, located at 2445 Pulaski Highway, Newark. A white male suspect entered the business and approached the 27 year old, male clerk at the sales counter, and pointed a handgun at him. The clerk then complied with the suspect’s demand to give him all the money out of the register. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of cash, the suspect exited the store and fled in an unknown direction. The clerk was not injured as a result of the incident.

The suspect was described as a white male, wearing all black clothing, a black hat 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: 011118 1650

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