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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

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

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: 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

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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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

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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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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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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 011418 1300

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