State Police Drug Investigation Leads to Two Arrests-Clayton

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Released: 121317 1332

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Troopers Investigating Robbery of Naamans Road Walgreens

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Wilmington (19810) – Delaware State Police are currently investigating the robbery of a Walgreens pharmacy, that occurred over the weekend.

The incident occurred at approximately 6:06 p.m., Sunday, December 10, 2017, at the Walgreens pharmacy, located at 1601 Naamans Road, Wilmington, as two employees who had just closed the business, were preparing to leave for the night. As one of the employees, a 27 year old Wilmington woman, was exiting through the main entrance doors, she was forced back inside the business and knocked to the ground by a male suspect, who then ordered her to give him an undisclosed prescription drug. The suspect then confronted the second employee, a 37 year old Wilmington woman, and ordered her to open the safe, at which time he removed numerous types and quantities of prescription drugs. After obtaining the drugs the suspect fled via the entrance door in an unknown direction. Neither victim was injured as a result of the incident.

The suspect was described as a black male, 6’00”-6″2″ tall, with a large build. He was wearing a black jacket, black pants, and a blue hat. The suspect never displayed or implied that he had a weapon.

No surveillance video footage is available at this time.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone who has 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: 121217 1455

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Troopers Seek Public’s Assistance in Identifying Theft Suspect

Long Neck – The Delaware State Police is seeking the public’s assistance in attempting to identify a theft suspect.

The incident occurred on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at approximately 6:58 p.m. in the parking lot of Weis Supermarket, located at 24832 John J. Williams Highway. The female depicted in the surveillance photo is suspected of finding a victim’s wallet that was left behind in a shopping cart. Before discarding the wallet, the suspect removed an undisclosed amount of cash and a prepaid gift card.

If anyone has any information in reference to the identity of this individual, they are asked to please contact TFC. T. Botchie at 302-644-5020. 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 Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 121217 1410

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Troopers Investigating Knifepoint Robbery – New Castle

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New Castle – Delaware State Police are currently investigating an armed robbery, in which a 32 year old New Castle woman was held at knifepoint.

The incident occurred at approximately 12:45 a.m., Saturday, December 9, 2017, in the 500 block of S. DuPont Highway, just north of Schaeffer Blvd., New Castle. The victim was walking northbound on the sidewalk, when she was grabbed from behind by a subject, who then held a knife to her throat. The subject ordered the victim to remain quiet, as he proceeded to rifle through her pockets. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of cash, the subject pushed the victim to the ground, before fleeing on foot in a north-westerly direction.

As a result of the incident, the victim sustained injuries to her knee and head, as well as a minor laceration to her neck, for which she refused medical treatment.

Due to being grabbed from behind, the victim could only describe the suspect as a male, 5’8”-5’10” tall, weighing 210-220 lbs.

No video surveillance is 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

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 121217 1158

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Troopers Arrest Georgetown Man for 6th Offense DUI

Millsboro- The Delaware State Police have arrested a Georgetown man after he was found to be operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol for the 6^th time.

The incident occurred at approximately 12:12 a.m. on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 as a Trooper observed a traffic violation on a Nissan Altima that was traveling northbound on Oak Orchard Road. A traffic stop was conducted and the Trooper made contact with the operator, Lance Q. Perry, 41 of Georgetown. Upon contact with Perry, an odor of alcohol was detected and a DUI investigation ensued. Perry was taken into custody and transported back to Troop 7. A computer check revealed that Perry had five previous DUI convictions, making this his 6th arrest.

Lance Perry was charged with 6th Offense Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Driving While Suspended or Revoked, and Failure to Have Two Head Lamps. He was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 3 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $7,001.00 cash bond.

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Released: 121217 0910

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY Tractor Trailer Crash Has Sandtown Road Closed-Felton

Felton – The Delaware State Police are currently on scene of a motor vehicle crash in which a tractor trailer has lost its load of chickens and is causing power outages in the area.

As a result of the crash, Sandtown Road is closed between John Hurd Road and Cabin Ridge Road.

The roadway is expected to closed for an extended period of time as crews clean up the chicken debris. Avoid the area and seek alternate routes of travel.

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 Melissa Jaffe

Released: 121217 0635

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UPDATE Trooper Involved Shooting with Suspect Fatally Wounded-Dover

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Dover – Delaware State Police are identifying the suspect who was fatally wounded in an exchange of gunfire with a State Trooper, over the weekend, as Juliun Pitcher, 16, of Smyrna.

Pitcher was the front seat passenger in a vehicle that was stopped for a traffic violation on Fieldstone Court, just east of Kenton Road in Dover, which occurred at approximately 3:11 a.m., Saturday, December 9, 2017.

As the Trooper approached the vehicle, Pitcher displayed a handgun, with an exchange of gunfire ensuing. Pitcher was shot during the exchange, and succumbed to his injuries, after being transported to a local hospital. The 18 year old, driver of the vehicle, sustained a gunshot wound to his leg, for which he was treated and released, from a local hospital. A 17 year old rear seat passenger in the vehicle, was uninjured as a result of the incident.

The 35 year old Trooper involved in this incident has been employed by the Delaware State Police for 2 years, and is assigned to Troop 3 patrol, in Camden, DE. He has been placed on administrative leave as per Divisional Policy, pending the outcome of the investigation. The Trooper involved in this incident was not injured.

Detectives did recover a handgun from the scene.

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

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective D. Grassi of the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit by calling 302-365-8441. 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

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 121117 1340

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Troopers Arrest Two for Multiple Sussex County Burglaries

Millsboro/Dagsboro – Delaware State Police detectives, have arrested two Dagsboro men, responsible for multiple burglaries of local businesses and churches, which occurred over a one month time frame.

On Friday, December 8, 2017, Troopers responded to Pine Ridge Barns, located at 27171 Dagsboro Road, Millsboro, regarding a burglary that occurred overnight. The investigation revealed that unknown suspects, made forcible entry into two storage sheds, making off with a golf cart, a Kubota UTV, and an air compressor, along with other tools and miscellaneous items.

Throughout the day on Friday, employees of the business were checking the local vicinity for the stolen property, and were able to locate the stolen golf cart, in the area of the train tracks, just north of Thorogoods Road, Dagsboro. A male subject, later identified as Eric Stewardson, 19, of Dagsboro, who was observed with the golf cart, fled on foot when confronted by the employees. Stewardson was followed into the development of Holiday Acres, where he was taken into custody without incident, by a Dagsboro Police Officer.

Based on multiple investigative leads and measures, detectives were able to link Stewardson, along with a second subject, identified as John J. Calloway, 18, also of Dagsboro, to the below listed burglaries, in addition to the Pine Ridge Barns incident.

High Tide Church, 28142 N. Nine Foot Road, Dagsboro.

Spirit of Excellence Ministry, 31195 Dupont Boulevard, Dagsboro.

The Family Butcher Shop, 27617, Dagsboro Road, Millsboro.

Stewardson and Calloway were each charged with a total of 24, felony and misdemeanor crimes, which included: 5 counts of Burglary 3^rd Degree, 3 counts of Theft Under $1500.00, 4 counts of Possession of Burglar Tools, 5 counts of Criminal Mischief Under $1000, 5 counts of Conspiracy 2^nd Degree and 2 counts of Theft Greater than $1500.00.

Both subjects were arraigned in the Sussex County Court of Common Pleas and subsequently committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution, in lieu of $20,400 secured bond.

Anyone with information regarding these incidents is asked to contact Detective T. Powell at Troop 4 by calling 302-752-3807. 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: 121117 0716

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Troopers Make Arrests in Dover Drug Investigation

Dover – The Delaware State Police have concluded a two month long drug investigation, after the execution of a search warrant, which has resulted in the arrest of two Dover men.

On Friday, December 8, 2017, members of the Kent County Drug Unit, assisted by the Kent County Governor’s Task Force, the Troop 3 Criminal Investigative Unit and the Delaware State Police Special Operations Response Team (SORT), executed a search warrant at a residence, in the Alder Park apartment complex, located at 51 Webbs Lane, Dover.

Upon making entry into the residence, members of the Special Operations Response Team, located Damian “Dash” Legrand, 31, of Dover, and Richard “Skeet” Smith, 32, also of Dover, and took them in to custody without incident.

A subsequent search of the residence, produced 33 bags of heroin, $825.00 in suspected drug money, an assortment of drug paraphernalia, as well as multiple items, which were confirmed to be stolen property, related to an investigation currently being conducted by the Troop 3 Criminal Investigative Unit.

During the course of the investigation, detectives were also able to gather evidence, linking Smith to a 2000 Acura RL, which was located in the apartment complex parking lot. A scan of the Acura, was conducted by a Dover Police Department K-9 unit, which resulted in a positive alert for narcotics. Based on the positive K-9 alert, a search warrant was obtained for the vehicle, which resulted in the recovery of a Smith and Wesson 9mm handgun. The handgun had been reported stolen, in an investigation currently being conducted by the Dover Police Department.

Damian Legrand was charged with 1 count each of Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance, Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Receiving Stolen Property Under $1500.00, as well as, 3 counts of Delivery of a Controlled Substance and 4 counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Legrand was arraigned in the Kent County Court of Common Pleas before being committed to the James T. Vaughn Correctional Institution, in lieu of $42,800 secured bond.

Richard Smith was charged with 1 count each of, Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited, Possession of Ammunition by a Person Prohibited and Receiving a Stolen Firearm. Smith was also arraigned in the Kent County Court of Common Pleas, before being committed to the James T. Vaughn Correctional Institution, in lieu of $31,023.00.

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