During the week of December 11^th, the Delaware State Police, with the support of the Delaware State Troopers Association (DSTA), made their annual holiday visits to schools and hospitals throughout the state.

Troopers had the honor of escorting Santa and Mrs. Claus, Miss Delaware 2017 Chelsea Bruce, along with other beloved characters, as they interacted with the children, in the hopes of spreading some holiday cheer.

In New Castle County, a visit was made to the Nemours/Alfred I. du Pont Hospital for Children, where lunch was provided to the children and their families, courtesy of the DSTA. During the luncheon, the children were able to play games and make holiday crafts, provided by the hospital’s Child Life Department, as well as having the opportunity to visit with Santa.

Troopers then escorted Santa and his friends, as he delivered gifts to patients in their rooms, who were unable to attend the luncheon. In all, over 200 patients received an early Christmas present, also provided by the Child Life Department. This marks the 20th year, that the Delaware State Troopers Association has sponsored the Troopers visit to the hospital.

In Kent County, Troopers escorted Santa and his friends to the Secret Garden Day Care, the Kent County Community School and the Charlton School.

In Sussex County, visits were made to Morris Elementary School in Lincoln, as well as the Howard T. Ennis School and the Stockley Center, both in Georgetown.

While these visits are intended to bring smiles to the faces of the children, there is no denying that the Troopers who participate, receive an equal amount of joy in return.

These visits are just another way that the Delaware State Police strives to accomplish their intended mission of: “Enhancing the quality of life for all Delaware Citizens and visitors by providing professional, competent and compassionate law enforcement services”.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 122017 1530

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Newark – Delaware State Police are currently on scene of a serious motor vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 6:29 p.m., Tuesday, December 19, 2017, at the intersection of Salem Church Road and Cornell Drive, Newark.

Salem Church Road is closed between U.S. 40 (Pulaski Highway) and Bradley Drive.

Motorists will experience prolonged delays in the area, and are advised to seek alternate routes of travel.

The investigation is in it’s early stages with details being released as they become available.

For road closure information log on to: http://www.deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/index.shtml#advisories.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 121917 1930

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Kent County– On Monday, December 18, 2017, Delaware State Troopers assigned to Troop 3 and the Community Outreach Unit helped spread holiday cheer by partnering with Delaware Meals on Wheels.  Captain Joshua Bushweller along with State Representative Lyndon Yearick _, and Troopers helped deliver 170 hot meals to individuals in need. The deliveries were made in areas including; Kent Acres, Kentwood Mobile Home Park, Meadowbrook Acres, Paris Villa, Mifflin Meadows, Alder Park, Rodney Village, and Little Creek/Leipsic area.  The initiative allowed for positive interactions and a chance for the Delaware State Police to give back to the communities they serve.  The event was well received and many individuals were extremely thankful for the State Police taking time to deliver them a warm meal.

Meals on Wheels is a service available to those that are homebound and are over the age of 60 or under the age of 60 with a physical disability.  This program generally helps seniors who are unable to get and prepare food on their own.  Ms. Trudy Clay, Meals on Wheels Coordinator at the Modern Maturity Center, stated each day 1,100 individuals in Kent County receive meals through Meals on Wheels.  She expressed how this program consisting of approximately 60 volunteers in Kent County has continued to help many people in need.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 121817 1300

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Wilmington – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit has assumed an investigation into a crash that occurred in October, but has since claimed the life of Eugene Paine, 91, of Ellsworth, Maine.

The incident occurred at approximately 7:05 p.m., Friday, October 27, 2017, on I-295 southbound, just north of I-495, Wilmington. A 2015 Jeep Cherokee, operated by a 57 year old, Somerville, Massachusetts man, was stopped in the left lane of I-295, in congested traffic. Stopped directly behind the Jeep, was a 2010 Hyundai Sonata, operated by a 27 year old, Hoboken, New Jersey woman. A 2013 Chrysler 200, being driven by Judith Kelley, 73, of Portland, Maine, was proceeding I-295 southbound, in the left lane, following directly behind the Hyundai. Kelley became distracted and failed to stop, at which time she struck the rear of the Hyundai, which in turn, was forced into the rear of the Jeep.

All parties involved in the crash, refused medical treatment at the time of the incident, to include Eugene Paine, who was the front seat passenger in the Chrysler. Paine was subsequently hospitalized in Florida, and was determined to have suffered a head injury, which resulted in his death on December 11, 2017.

At the time of the original incident Kelley was cited for Careless Driving.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Sgt. D. Alexander, at 302-365-8484. 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: 121917 1215

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Townsend – Delaware State Police are investigating the armed robbery of a Townsend man, that occurred at his residence over the weekend.

The incident occurred at approximately 12:46 a.m., Sunday, December 17, 2017, at a residence in the 6100 block of Summit Bridge Road, Townsend. The 31 year old victim had just returned home, and was attempting to enter his residence via the back door. As he was unlocking the door, he was pushed from behind, and knocked into the side of the house. A male suspect then placed a handgun in the victim’s back, ordered him to put his hands up and to not move. The suspect then removed the victim’s wallet from his back pants pocket. After obtaining the wallet, which contained an undisclosed amount of cash, the suspect fled on foot in an unknown direction. The victim was not injured as a result of the incident.

The suspect was described as a black male, wearing a black sweatshirt, blue jeans, black mask and armed with a black, unknown make and model handgun.

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: 121817 1415

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Wilmington – The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is continuing to investigate a trooper involved shooting that occurred yesterday afternoon.

The suspect was transported to the Christiana Hospital Trauma Center in critical condition where he succumbed to his injuries. The suspect has been identified as Adam Radcliffe, 30 of Wilmington, Delaware.

The following information outlines the preliminary investigation into a trooper involved shooting that occurred yesterday west of Wilmington, Delaware.

The incident occurred on Friday, December 15, 2017 at approximately 4:24 p.m. as a trooper on patrol observed a burgundy Honda strike a pole and was driving erratically on Boxwood Road near Centerville Road, Wilmington. The suspect vehicle fled from the crash scene and the trooper followed the suspect vehicle which was later seen in the Kirkwood Plaza Shopping Center off of Kirkwood Highway, located at 4365 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington. As the trooper proceeded to make contact with the driver, the suspect vehicle sped off with the trooper attached to the passenger side door dragging him. The vehicle accelerated down the access road for Kirkwood Plaza before turning left onto Farrand Drive. The Trooper fired his divisionally issued weapon striking the suspect. The suspect vehicle sped off down Farrand Drive into the neighborhood. Troopers began canvassing the area for the suspect and located the burgundy Honda Civic off of Hammond Place at the end of Farrand Drive where it drove through a fence into a small creek. Troopers removed the sole occupant from the vehicle and performed CPR. Emergency Medical Personnel arrived on scene and transported the subject to the Christiana Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Troopers continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this incident.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective M. Csapo of the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit by calling 302-741-2729. 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

*UPDATE* Trooper Involved Shooting with Suspect Fatally Wounded-Wilmington

State Police Detectives Investigate Trooper Involved Shooting – Wilmington

Presented by the Director of Public Information, Sergeant Richard Bratz

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Dover – The Delaware State Police Troop 3 is seeking the public’s assistance in attempting to identify two shoplifting suspects.

The initial investigation has determined the  incident occurred on Friday, December 15, 2017, as a suspect in the grey hooded sweatshirt entered the Cell Phone Repair store located at 2131 South DuPont Highway, Dover and inquired about trading a cellular phone. A few minutes later, another suspect in a black hooded sweatshirt entered the store. After he converses with the first suspect, he then asked the employee to look at a phone in a secured cabinet, at which time the employee opens the case and gives him the cellular phone. At this time the black male in the grey hooded sweatshirt distracts the employee and his partner runs out the front door with a Rose Gold Iphone 6s towards Rodney Village. The suspect was seen entering a blue Monte Carlo with Delaware tag 43690.

Suspect 1: black male early to mid 20’s, wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt, approximately 6′ 00” tall with a beard, black pants and black hat.

Suspect 2: black male early to mid 20’s, black hooded sweatshirt, wearing blue jeans and black boots

If anyone has any information in reference to the identity of the suspects, they are asked to please contact TFC. R. Spanier of Troop 3, Camden at 302-698-8548. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.

Presented by the Director of Public Information, Sergeant Richard Bratz

Released: 121617 0941

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Dover– The following are not wanted.   This is a Homeless Sex Offender Public Notification.  If you have information that any of the 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 the Director of Public Information, Sergeant Richard Bratz

Released: 121617 0911

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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 the Director of Public Information, Sergeant Richard Bratz

Released: 121617 0851

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Wilmington – The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is continuing to investigate a trooper involved shooting that occurred today. The suspect, 30 of Wilmington, has succumbed to his injuries.

The trooper who sustained bodily injuries, was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and was treated and released.

The 37 year old Trooper involved in this incident has been employed by the Delaware State Police for 11 years, and is assigned to Troop 6 patrol, in Prices Corner, DE. He has been placed on administrative leave as per Divisional Policy, pending the outcome of the investigation.

Troopers continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this incident, with further details to be released as the investigation progresses.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective M. Csapo of the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit by calling 302-741-2729. 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

State Police Detectives Investigate Trooper Involved Shooting – Wilmington

Presented by the Director of Public Information, Sergeant Richard Bratz

Released: 121517 2241

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