Frederica –The Delaware State Police are investigating a home invasion that occurred last evening.

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 first suspect was described as a white male in his mid-30’s, stocky, with reddish hair and a goatee, wearing an unknown color sweatshirt, and light colored sweatpants.   A description of the second suspect could not be provided.

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.

If anyone has any information in reference 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.

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: 011118 1448

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APPLICATION EXTENSION – 92nd DSP Hiring Process

Delaware – The Delaware State Police have released a recruiting video and are continuing to accept applications for the 92nd Delaware State Police Recruit Class.  The closing date for the applications will be on Friday, March 2, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.  Testing for this class is slated for mid-March 2018.

The 92nd Recruit Class is tentatively scheduled to begin the Academy in September 2018. Anyone wishing to apply for the position of State Trooper should visit https://jobaps.com/dsp DSP to submit an online application!

Don’t wait, accept the Challenge and APPLY TODAY!

Questions concerning this information can be directed to the Recruitment Office of the Delaware State Police by email at dsprecruiting@delaware.gov or telephone 302-739-5980.  Information regarding minimum qualifications, the application process, and to view the extended version of the recruiting video, please go to: www.becomeatrooper.com.

Short Version of the Delaware State Police Recruitment Video

Long Version of the Delaware State Police Recruitment Video

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Released: 011118 1131

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Newark – Delaware State Police are investigating the armed robbery of a Newark area dry cleaning business that occurred yesterday afternoon.

The incident occurred at approximately 4:40 p.m., Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at the VIP Cleaners, located at 2430 Pulaski Highway, Newark. A Hispanic male subject entered the business and approached a 50 year old female employee at the sales counter, pointed a handgun at her, while handing her a bag. The employee placed an undisclosed amount of money from the register into the bag and handed it back over to the suspect, who then fled in an unknown direction. The employee was not injured as a result of the incident.

The suspect was described as a Hispanic male with a thin build, wearing a black jacket, black pants, black knit hat, black fabric 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: 011018 1815

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Lincoln- The Delaware State Police are currently investigating a shooting that occurred earlier this morning in the Lincoln area.

The preliminary investigation has determined that the incident was reported around 12:56 a.m. Wednesday, January 10, 2018, when Troopers were dispatched to a local area hospital in reference to a reported shooting.  The incident was reported to the State Police by the Hospital Emergency Section Staff. The incident is alleged to have occurred at approximately 12:00 a.m. when the victim was outside of his residence in the 22000 block of Pine Haven Road, when he sustained a gunshot wound to his lower extremity.  The victim, a 42-year-old male of Lincoln was transported to an area hospital by a personal vehicle where Detectives made contact with him.  The victim was treated and admitted to the hospital with a non-life threatening single gunshot wound.

No suspect information could be provided at this time.

This incident remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Major Crimes Unit.   If anyone has any information in reference to this incident, they are asked to please contact Detective T. Williams-Snipes at 302-752-3897. 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. 

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Presented by Public Information Officer Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 011018 1700

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Selbyville – The Delaware State Police Criminal Investigation Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in attempting to locate a suspect in connection with multiple burglaries.

The suspect identified as 25-year-old William Wagner of Selbyville is wanted in connection with several burglaries that have occurred in the Swann Keys development from November 6, 2017 to January 6, 2018.  Through investigative measures, Detectives were able to link Wagner to these burglaries and have obtained warrants for his arrest.  Detectives have been unable to locate Wagner who is believed to be in the Swann Keys area, however he is also known to have ties to the Frankford area.

If anyone has further information in reference to these burglaries or can provide the whereabouts of Wagner, they are asked to please contact Detective A. Bluto at 302-752-3864.  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: 011018 1609

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Bear – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash, involving a single vehicle that occurred this morning.

The incident occurred at approximately 4:05 a.m., Wednesday, January 10, 2018, as a 2010 Mini Cooper, operated by Phoenicia M. Pugh, 30, of Bear, was traveling Red Lion Road (DE 71) westbound, approaching Summit Pointe Circle.  Pugh failed to negotiate a curve and traveled across the Red Lion Road eastbound lane, continuing in a southwest direction, striking multiple signs and a tree before coming to rest off the south edge of the roadway.

Pugh who was properly restrained was pronounced dead at the scene by responding EMS. Speed appears to be a contributing factor in the crash. It us undetermined at this time if impairment was a factor.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Cpl. J. Forester of the Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit at 302-365-8485.

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

Clink on the following link to view the original release: Troopers Investigating Fatal Crash-Red Lion Road

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 1615

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Milton– The Delaware State Police are currently investigating a shooting that occurred last evening in the Milton area.

The preliminary investigation has determined that the incident was reported at approximately 8:08 p.m. Tuesday, January 9, 2018, when Troopers were dispatched to a local area hospital in reference to a reported shooting.  The incident was reported to the State Police by the Hospital Emergency Section Staff. The incident is alleged to have occurred between 5:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., when the victim was walking on the roadway in the area of Fisher Road and Hudson Road and sustained a single gunshot wound to his lower extremity.  The victim, a 23-year-old male of Milton was transported to a local area hospital by a personal vehicle where Detectives made contact with him, and he was treated and later released.

The suspect was described as a black male approximately 6’00” tall, 180 lbs., with a full beard, wearing a dark colored hoodie, blue jeans, and driving a black 4-door passenger car.

This incident remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Major Crimes Unit.   If anyone has any information in reference to this incident, they are asked to please contact Detective T. Williams-Snipes at 302-752-3897. 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. 

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 011018 1420

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Wilmington (19803) – Delaware State Police are investigating the robbery of a North Wilmington hotel that occurred overnight.

The incident occurred at approximately 12:50 a.m., Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at the Inn of Wilmington, located at 300 Rocky Run Boulevard, Wilmington. A black male suspect entered the hotel and approached the 33 year old male clerk at the front desk, under the premise of booking a room. The suspect then ordered the clerk to give him all the money from the register, as he grasped an object in his waistband which the clerk believed to be a weapon.  The clerk complied with the demand and turned over an undisclosed amount of cash to the suspect, who then fled on foot into the parking lot. The clerk was not injured as a result of the incident.

The suspect was described as a black male, 35-45 years of age, 5’10”-6’00”, 180-200 lbs., wearing a reflective vest over a dark colored sweatshirt, dark pants and a knit hat.

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: 011018 1050

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Claymont – Delaware State Police are investigating the robbery of a Claymont area Wawa that occurred last night.

The incident occurred at approximately 10:55 p.m., Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at the Wawa located at 301 Ridge Road, Claymont, as a black male suspect entered the store, just prior to it closing at 11:00 p.m.

The suspect approached the sales counter under the premise of purchasing a cup of coffee, and as the 32 year old female cashier began to wait on him, she was ordered to  give him all the money from the register. The suspect stated to the cashier that he didn’t want to hurt her, while making a gesture that led her to believe that he was in possession of a weapon. The cashier complied with the suspect’s demand, turning over an undisclosed amount of cash, along with a pack of cigarettes. The suspect was last seen fleeing on foot, eastbound on Ridge Road. The cashier was not injured as a result of the incident.

The suspect was described as a black male, 38-40 years of age, 5’7″, average build, wearing a black hooded jacket and green pants.

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: 011018 0945

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Bear – Delaware State Police are currently on scene of a fatal crash involving a single vehicle, in the 3000 block of Red Lion Road, Bear. As a result of the crash Red Lion Road is restricted to a single lane in the area of Summit Pointe Circle (entrance to Summit North Marina).

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

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

For details regarding traffic conditions and road closure information log onto: http://www.deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/index.shtml#advisories

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 011018 0555

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