State Police Narcotics Investigation Leads to Multiple Arrests-Magnolia

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 120617 2044

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Troopers Arrest Two for Robbery of Claymont Dollar General

Claymont – Delaware State Police have arrested two subjects for their involvement in the robbery of a Claymont, Dollar General store.

The incident occurred at approximately 9:19 p.m., Monday, December 4, 2017 at the Dollar General, located at 2605 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont. Two subjects, later identified as Jamill White, 26, of Wilmington and Frances Stanley, 31, also of Wilmington, were observed by Dollar General employees, removing merchandise from the display racks and concealing it in a bag. Both subjects exited the store without rendering payment for the merchandise, at which time they were confronted in the parking lot, by a 37 year old male employee of the business.

White was asked by the employee to return the merchandise, at which time he became disorderly and began yelling profanity. White then turned to face the employee, while lifting his jacket, which revealed a hand gun tucked into his waistband. After observing the weapon, the employee became alarmed and returned to the store to call 911. The employee was uninjured as a result of the incident.

White and Stanley were observed fleeing the scene in a white Lexus, with an inoperative tail light. A broadcast with the description of the Lexus was made, and a responding Trooper was able to locate and stop the vehicle, at the intersection of Lea Boulevard and Philadelphia Pike. White and Stanley, who were the only occupants in the vehicle, were positively identified as the two subjects responsible for the robbery. A subsequent search of the vehicle produced the stolen merchandise, which was valued at approximately $850.00.

White and Stanley were transported to Delaware State Police Troop 1, where they were arrested and charged with one count each of Robbery 1^st Degree and Conspiracy 2^nd Degree.

White was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court #11 and committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in lieu of $30,000.00 secured bond.

Stanley was also arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court #11 and committed to the Dolores J. Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution in lieu of $21,000.00 secured bond.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Corporal J. Marley at Troop 1 by calling 660-4270. 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: 120617 1635

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Troopers Investigating Armed Robbery of Newark Area Gas Station

Exxon

Newark (19713) – Delaware State Police are investigating the armed robbery of a Newark area gas station which took place over the weekend.

The incident occurred at approximately 12:09 a.m., Sunday, December 3, 2017, at the Exxon gas station, located at 4600 Ogletown-Stanton Road, Newark. A 31 year old male employee was working behind the sales counter about to wait on a customer, when he observed two masked suspects enter the business. The first suspect through the door immediately vaulted the sales counter, making contact with the victim, as the second suspect, ran around the counter, blocking any potential exit path. The victim was ordered to open the register, at which time Suspect #1 removed an undisclosed amount of cash. As Suspect #1, searched the sales counter for more money, Suspect #2, remained stationary, with both hands inside the front, pouch pocket of his sweatshirt, which led the victim to believe that he was concealing a firearm. After obtaining the money, Suspect #1 again vaulted the counter, prior to exiting the business. Suspect #2 followed behind him. Both suspects were last seen running westbound towards Harmony Road.

Suspect #1 was described as black male, 5’6″-5″8″, average build, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, camouflaged pants and ski mask.

Suspect #2 is described as a black male, 6’00”, average build, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants and a ski mask.

The victim was uninjured as a result of the incident.

The customer who had been in the business prior to the incident, had no property taken, was uninjured, and left the scene prior to the responding Trooper’s arrival.

No surveillance footage is available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective B. McDerby at 302-365-8436. 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: 120617 1430

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Troopers Investigating Armed Robbery of Kirkwood Highway Pizza Hut

Pizza Hut

Wilmington (19808) – Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery committed by three suspects that took place over the weekend.

The incident occurred at approximately 11:34 p.m., Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the Pizza Hut, located 3611 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, as a 24 year old female employee, who was working behind the sales counter, observed three subjects enter the store.

The first subject to enter the business, was displaying a black handgun, and had it pointed directly at the victim. As he and a second subject approached the victim behind sales counter, a third subject remained at the entrance door acting as a lookout.

The subject possessing the hand gun, then ordered the victim to remove all the money from the safe, while at times sticking the muzzle of the gun into her side. After obtaining money from the safe, the suspects also demanded money from the registers. The victim complied, and turned over an undisclosed about cash. The suspects also ordered the victim to surrender her Apple I-phone, which she did. After obtaining all the property, the suspects then forced the victim into the walk-in freezer, before fleeing in an unknown direction.

The victim who was not locked in the freezer, waited approximately ten minutes before exiting, at which time she called 911. The victim was uninjured as a result of the incident.

The suspects are described as follows:

Suspect #1: Black male, 25-35 years of age, 5’5”-5’7”, wearing all dark clothing, with a mask covering his face, displayed a black, unknown make and model handgun.

Suspect #2: Black male, 25-35 years of age, 6’0”- 6’2”, wearing all dark clothing, a black knit hat, with a mask covering his face.

Suspect #3: Black male, 5’8”-5”10’, wearing all dark clothing, a black knit hat, with a mask covering his face.

No surveillance footage is available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective C. Hevelow of the Troop 2 Robbery Unit at 302-365-8471. 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: 120617 1330

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UPDATE-Traffic Advisory Motor Vehicle Crash with Wires Down has Wrangle Hill Road Closed

72 at 71

Bear – The incident occurred at approximately 6:50 a.m., Tuesday, December 5, 2017 as a 2007, Mack dump truck, operated by Jamal Thomas, 27, of Newark, was traveling Wrangle Hill Road (DE 72), eastbound, approaching Red Lion Road (DE 71). Thomas was unaware that the dump body portion of his vehicle was in the up position, and it struck overhead utility lines, bringing them, and the attached pole down into the roadway.

Thomas who was properly restrained at the time of the incident was uninjured as result of the crash and no other vehicles were involved. Impairment is not being considered a factor on Thomas’ behalf, however he was cited for Inattentive driving.

Wrangle Hill road was closed for approximately seven hours as repairs were made.

Click on the following link to view the original release: *TRAFFIC ADVISORY* Motor Vehicle Crash with Wires Down has Wrangle Hill Road Closed

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released; 120517 1650

Troopers Seek Assistance Identifying Juvenile Robbery Suspects

Wilmington (19802) – Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery involving four juvenile suspects, in which a knife was displayed.

The incident occurred at approximately 5:33 p.m., Sunday, December 3, 2017, in the parking lot of the Dollar Tree, located at 3602 Miller Road, Wilmington. A 56, year old Wilmington woman, who had just exited the Dollar Tree, was approached by four juveniles in front of the store, at which time one of the suspects approached her, displayed a knife, and attempted to engage in a conversation with her. The victim immediately proceeded to her vehicle, which was parked in the lot, but was followed by all the suspects. When she entered her vehicle, all four suspects also entered, with three occupying the back seat, and the suspect who had originally displayed the knife, in the front passenger seat. The victim immediately exited the vehicle, leaving her purse behind. All four suspects then also exited, with the front seat occupant taking the victims purse on the way.

The victim proceeded back towards the Dollar Tree as the suspects fled on foot, southbound through the parking lot. As she was walking away the victim yelled that she was going to call the police, at which time the suspect dropped the purse and continued walking.

The purse was recovered with all property intact, and the victim was not injured as a result of the incident.

The suspects were described as follows:

Suspect 1 – Black male, 12-16 years of age, 5”3”-5’7”, 90-110 lbs., wearing a red shirt, red pants, red hat, red shoes, and a black leather jacket. Displayed a knife.

Suspect 2 – Black male, 12-16 years of age, black jacket, gray pants, wearing a back-pack.

Suspect 3 – Black male, black jacket, and black pants.

Suspect 4 – Black male, 8-11 years of age, dark jacket, black pants.

The above images were captured by the Dollar Tree surveillance cameras, while the suspects were in the store just prior to the incident.

If anyone can identify the above pictured suspects or has further information regarding this incident they are asked to contact Detective J. Lloyd 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

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http://www.deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/index.shtml#advisories.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 120517 1545

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY Debris In Roadway-DE Route 1-Newark

Newark – The Delaware State Police are currently on scene of a large amount of debris in the roadway.

As a result of debris consisting of a large amount of lumber and other materials in the roadway, southbound DE Route 1 in the area of Christiana Mall (Exit 164) has multiple lane closures. There is a single lane that is getting by at this time.

Expect heavy delays in the area and seek alternate routes of the travel.

For current traffic conditions and road closure information click on the following link:

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 120517 1207

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY Motor Vehicle Crash with Wires Down has Wrangle Hill Road Closed

Bear – Delaware State Police are currently on scene of a motor vehicle crash in which a dump truck has struck a utility pole, bringing wires down across the roadway.

As a result Wrangle Hill Road (DE 72), is closed between Red Lion Road (DE 71), and the railroad crossing, which is just west of Willamette Drive.

Delmarva Power crews are on scene, however the roadway is expected to closed for an extended period of time. Avoid the area and seek alternate routes of travel.

For updates on traffic conditions and road closure information click on the following link: http://www.deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/index.shtml#advisories

Further information will be released as it becomes available.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 120517 0821

Troopers Conducting Death Investigation-North Wilmington

Day One Motel

Wilmington (19809) – Delaware State Police are currently conducting a death investigation in which two subjects were found deceased in a North Wilmington motel room.

The investigation began at approximately 2:28 p.m., Monday, December 4, 2017, when Troopers were dispatched to the Day One Motel (formerly the Printz Motel), located at 5029 Governor Printz Boulevard, Wilmington, in reference to two male subjects who appeared to be deceased, inside one of the rooms. New Castle County Paramedics responded as well, and pronounced both subjects dead at the scene.

The bodies were removed from the scene by the Division of Forensic Science for the purpose of an autopsy, in order determine the manner and cause of death.

The investigation is still in the early stages, and homicide detectives are continuing to conduct interviews, and collect evidence to determine the circumstances surrounding this incident. Additional information and investigative details will be disseminated as the investigation progresses.

If anyone has information regarding this incident they are asked to contact Detective M. Csapo at 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

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