Wilmington (19802) – Delaware State Police are releasing the names of the two victims, who were killed in a motor vehicle crash, which occurred at approximately 11:58 a.m., Friday December 1, 2017, on I -495 northbound, at 12th Street, Wilmington.

The operator of the Ford Focus, who was pronounced dead at the scene has been identified as Virginia Brice, 56, of Wilmington. The front seat passenger in the same vehicle, who was pronounced dead at the Christiana Hospital, has been identified as Charles Butcher, 81, also of Wilmington.

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**Update** Serious Motor Vehicle Crash has I-495 Northbound Closed

*TRAFFIC ADVISORY* Serious Motor Vehicle Crash has I-495 Northbound Closed

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 120417 1142

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Wilmington (19803) – Delaware State Police are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a subject responsible for the theft of multiple pairs of designer sunglasses.

The incident occurred at approximately 12:56 p.m., Thursday, November 30, 2017, at the Simon Eye, located at 2625 Concord Pike, Wilmington, when a female subject removed multiple pairs of designer sunglasses, valued at $1000.00 from a display rack, and then fled undetected.

After realizing merchandise had been taken, employees reviewed surveillance camera footage, and observed the above pictured subject remove the sunglasses from the display, and then conceal them in her purse, before exiting the store.

The subject is described as a white female, 35-40 years of age, 5’4”-5’6”, 140 lbs., wearing a black jacket, blue jeans and carrying a black purse.

Anyone who can identify this subject or who may have further information regarding this incident, is asked to contact Corporal D. Fuscellaro at Troop 1, by calling 302-761-6677. 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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 120417 0937

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Newark – State Police are currently on the scene of an overturned tractor trailer that has shut down the on-ramp of I-95 northbound from northbound South College Avenue (SR-896).

The incident occurred around 9:47 a.m. Sunday December 3, 2017 when a tractor trailer carrying produce was traveling northbound on SR-896 merging onto I-95 northbound.  For undetermined reasons, the tractor trailer overturned on the on-ramp.  No injuries have been reported.

The I-95 northbound ramp from SR-896 is currently closed.  Please follow the Real Time Travel Advisories through DelDOT to get updates on the road opening by clicking: http://www.deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/index.shtml#advisories

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Released: 120317 1020

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Wilmington (19805) – Troopers are investigating a robbery of a Wilmington area store that occurred Wednesday evening.

The incident occurred at approximately 7:15 p.m., Wednesday November 29, 2017 at the Smoke Shop Lottery located at 1706 Kirkwood Highway, as a male subject confronted a male employee as he was standing behind the counter.  The suspect demanded money and cigarettes, implying that he was armed.  The clerk complied and turned over an undisclosed amount of cash and a pack of cigarettes before the suspect fled out of the store.  The store employee was not injured in the incident.

The suspect was described as a white male, 18-21 years of age, 5’11”-6’01” tall, 155-170 lbs., wearing a red hooded sweatshirt with the hood pulled up over his head, jeans, and dark colored shoes (no further physical or clothing description).  He may have been armed with an unknown type handgun.

No surveillance photos available.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident, they are asked to contact the Robbery Unit at Troop 2, Glasgow, at 302-834-2630. 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 Gary Fournier

Released: 120217 0815

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Seaford – The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery of a delivery man that occurred Friday evening.

The preliminary investigation has determined the incident occurred on Friday, December 1, 2017 at approximately 9:30 p.m., when a 20-year-old male delivery man, employed by Café Milano in Blades, returned to the business to report that he had been robbed.  The driver attempted to deliver an order to an address in the 10000 block of Concord Road and found that the address given didn’t exist.  When he phoned the number provided by the customer, he was given directions to drive down a long dirt road to the residence.  When he approached to door, two subjects came from the rear of the house, one armed with an unknown type handgun.  The subject with the gun demanded his money.  The delivery man complied and turned over an undisclosed amount of cash.  The second suspect began rummaging through the victim’s car and removed his cell phone and the food order before the two suspect fled back around the rear of the house.  The victim was not injured and returned to his place of business before contacting troopers.

The first suspect is described as a black male, 18-25 years of age, 6’00”-6’01” tall., wearing all black with a mask over his face (no further clothing or physical description). Armed with an unknown type handgun.

The second suspect was only described as a male wearing all black clothing with a mask over his face.  Unknown if he was armed with any weapon.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident, they are asked to 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.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Released: 120217 0800

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Dover– The following is not wanted.   This is a Homeless Sex Offender Public Notification.  If you have information that the listed subject is 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 Gary Fournier

Released: 120217 0800

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Wilmington (19802) –  The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a motor vehicle crash involving four vehicles that resulted in two deaths.

The incident occurred around 11:58 a.m., Friday December, 1, 2017, as a 41-year-old male from Gibbstown, New Jersey, was operating a 2005 Peterbilt Tractor Trailer northbound on I-495 in the right lane just north of the 12th Street on- ramp.  The truck experienced a left front tire blowout which caused the tire to become detached from the rim.

A 56-year-old female from the Wilmington area was operating a 2005 Ford Focus northbound on I-495 the middle lane, while at the same time, a 23-year-old New Castle area woman was operating a 2014 Nissan Altima northbound in the left lane.  The Ford Focus was passing the Peterbilt truck when the tire became detached causing her to swerve to the left in an attempt to avoid being struck by the tire.  As a result, the operator of the Focus failed to observe the Nissan Altima in the left lane and collided with the right side of the Altima.  After the collision, the Altima veered off the left side of the roadway and came to a stop in the grass median.  The Ford operator then loses control of the vehicle and veers off to the right and begins to slide sideways.

Prior to the collision occurring, a Peterbilt 10 wheel environmental waste tank truck, was disabled and parked on the right shoulder of northbound I-495 waiting for help.  As the Ford Focus was sliding towards the east edge of the roadway, the driver’s side impacted with the left rear corner of the tanker before coming to a stop.

The 56-year-old female driver of the Ford Focus was properly restrained and pronounced dead at the scene.

An 81-year-old male front seat passenger of the Ford Focus was transported by EMS to Christiana Medical Center where he later died.

A 13-year-old male passenger seated in the rear of the Ford Focus was removed from the scene and transported to Christiana Medical Center where he was being treated for serious injuries.

The 23-year-old female driver of the Nissan Altima was uninjured.

The 41-year-old Peterbilt Tractor Trailer driver was uninjured.

The Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing their investigation into this incident.  I-495 was closed for approximately four hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.  No charges have been filed.  The names are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Released: 120117 2345

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Mid-Atlantic Region- A multi-agency investigation into the theft of mail from church mailboxes has concluded with the arrest of seven individuals and two with active warrants.

The Delaware State Police Sussex County Financial Crimes Unit in conjunction with the United States Postal Inspection Service conducted a three month investigation into an organization of individuals involved in the theft of mail from church mailboxes throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region. The suspects in this investigation targeted churches and removed mail from the church mailboxes, including donation checks. Once the suspects obtained the checks intended for the church, they would deposit the checks into their various bank accounts.

On Wednesday, November 29, 2017, three search warrants were executed in the Seaford area with assistance from the Sussex County Drug Unit, Sussex County Governor’s Task Force, Sussex County Property Crimes Unit, Sussex County Major Crimes Unit, Sussex County Evidence Detection Unit, Seaford Police Department, Laurel Police Department, Salisbury Police Department, Homeland Security, Division of Family Services and the Department of Corrections.  As a result of the search warrants, banking documents and an undisclosed amount of cash was seized. This case is ongoing and remains under investigation by Delaware State Police, Troop 4 Sussex County Financial Crimes Unit.

Florea Ciupangel, 33 of Seaford was charged with three counts of  Theft and three counts of Receiving Stolen Property.  He was committed to Sussex Correctional Institute on $6,000.00 cash bond.

Florin Roman, 24 of Seaford was charged with three counts of Felony Theft, three counts of Theft, and four counts of Receiving Stolen Property.  He was committed to Sussex Correctional Institute on $11000.00 cash bond.

Denis Tanasie, 24 of Seaford was charged with Theft and Receiving Stolen Property.  He was committed to Sussex Correctional Institute on $2,000.00 cash bond.

Carmen Stoican, 22 of Seaford was charged with four counts of Felony Theft, five counts of Theft, Conspiracy Second, and nine counts of Receiving Stolen Property.  He was committed to Sussex Correctional Institute on $24,000.00 cash bond.

Madalina Gheorghe, 22 of Seaford was charged with four counts of Felony Theft, five counts of Theft, Conspiracy Second, and nine counts of Receiving Stolen Property.  She was committed to Baylor Woman’s Correctional Institution on $24000.00 cash bond.

Ardeleanu Stoican, 51 of Seaford was charged with Felony Identity Theft and committed to Sussex Correctional Institute on $8,000.00 cash bond.

Fausta Stoican, 48 of Seaford was charged with Felony Identity Theft and committed to Baylor Woman’s Correctional Institution on $8,000.00 cash bond.

Active warrants have been obtained for the following two individuals for Felony Identity Theft; Agenol Stoican , 29 of Seaford, 5’06” tall, 160 lbs., with black hair, and Mariana Catrina, 26 of Seaford, 5’03” tall, 142 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes.  No photographs available.

If anyone has any information in reference to the location of Agenol Stoican or Mariana Catrina , they are asked to please contact Delaware State Police Troop 4, Sussex County Financial 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

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 120117 1917

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Wilmington (19808) – Delaware State Police detectives are investigating an armed robbery which occurred at approximately 9:40 p.m., Sunday, November 26, 2017, at the Walgreens drug store, located at 1710 Faulkland Road, Wilmington.

The investigation has determined that a subject who had been observed browsing in the store, approached the sales counter to make a purchase. As the 17 year old, male employee opened the cash drawer to complete the transaction, the subject displayed a black, unknown, make and model handgun and demanded money. The employee complied, and turned over an undisclosed amount of cash from the register. The subject then fled in an unknown direction.

The employee was uninjured as a result of this incident.

The subject was described as a black male, in his 20’s, 5’8”-5’10”, with an average build. He was wearing a dark colored sweatshirt and dark pants. The subject was also wearing a mask, as well as having  the hood of the sweatshirt pulled tight around his face.

If anyone has information regarding this incident they are asked to contact Detective D. Dukes, of 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: 120117 1410

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Middletown– The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred in early November 2017 on DuPont Parkway (US RT 13) north of Pole Bridge Road.

The incident occurred at approximately  9:54 a.m. Thursday, November 2, 2017, as a 43-year-old Middletown man was operating a 2017 Honda CRV traveling northbound on US RT 13 in the left lane of travel. A 2005 Ford Escape driven by an 85-year-old Middletown man was also traveling northbound on US RT 13, directly behind the Honda. A third vehicle, a 2003 Ford F450 driven by a 28-year-old Middletown man was also traveling northbound on US RT 13, directly behind the Escape. The operator of the F450 failed to come to a stop and struck the rear of the Escape. The Escape was pushed forward, causing it to strike the rear of the Honda.

The 85-year-old operator of the Escape was identified as Robert L. Stevens. Stevens was removed from the scene and transported by EMS to the Christiana Hospital where he was admitted with serious injuries. Stevens later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead on Thursday, November 30, 2017.

The operator of the Honda CRV did not sustain any injuries as a result of this crash and was wearing his seatbelt. The operator of the F450 also did not sustain any injuries as a result of this crash and was wearing his seatbelt. He has initially been charged with following too closely. Impairment is not suspected as being a contributing factor in this crash.

The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing their investigation into this incident.

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: 120117 1348

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