Felton– The Delaware State Police in conjunction with the Milford Police Department are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a wanted subject in connection with a robbery and shopliftings.

The first incident occurred on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at approximately 11:07 p.m. when Troopers responded to the Canterbury Shore Stop located at 8953 South DuPont Highway in Felton for a report of a shoplifting complaint.  Investigation revealed that a white male subject entered the store and asked for two cartons of Newport cigarettes.  When the store clerk placed the cartons on the counter, the subject grabbed them and ran out of the store.  It was later determined that Milford Police had recently handled a similar incident in their jurisdiction.  With their assistance and through video surveillance footage, the suspect was identified as 26-year-old Douglas F. Coppock of Frederica.

The second shoplifting incident occurred on Thursday, November 15, 2017 at approximately 9:16 p.m. when Troopers responded to Uncle Willies, located at 12984 South DuPont Highway in Felton for a report of a shoplifting complaint.  Investigation revealed that a white male subject requested to purchase one carton of Newport Short Cigarettes.  When the store clerk placed the carton on the counter, the subject grabbed the carton of cigarettes and fled out of the front entrance of the store.  Through photographs and video surveillance footage, Douglas Coppock was again identified as the suspect.

Coppock is described as a white male, 5’10” tall, 160 lbs., blue eyes, and is believed to be operating a 2007 white, Chevrolet Malibu with Delaware registration 7627.

Coppock is also wanted out of Milford Police Department for Robbery and Theft charges.  He is also wanted out of Troop 3 for unrelated charges including Theft, Theft By False Pretense, and Falsifying Business Records.

If anyone has any information in reference to  Douglas Coppock’s whereabouts, they are asked to contact Troop 3 at 302-697-4454.  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: 111617 1416

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Dagsboro- The Delaware State Police have arrested three students in connection with a fight that occurred earlier this week at Indian River High School, leaving one student and three faculty members injured.

The initial investigation began on Monday, November 13, 2017, when the Delaware State Police School Resource Officer and Dagsboro Police Department was made aware of a fight involving several students and staff members. Further investigation revealed that three female students, ages 17, 16, and 15, entered the school’s main office and attacked another 17-year-old female student who was seated in a chair. As the school staff attempted to break up the fight, the 17-year-old aggressive student was removed and placed into another office, however she continued to be disorderly by pounding on the glass and wood portions of the office door, destroying the door blinds. As a staff member tried to calm her down, the student violently attempted to leave the office, pushing the staff member and causing injury to their hand. While attempting to remove the 15-year-old student, she pushed a male staff member causing him to fall to the floor. As another staff member tried to intervene, the 15-year-old made contact with this staff member causing him to fall to the floor and sustain injury to his shoulder. The 16-year-old student was removed by staff members without further incident.

The 17-year-old student victim was removed from the scene by EMS and transported to Atlantic General Hospital where she was treated and released for a head injury and facial lacerations.

One faculty staff member was privately transported to Beebe Walk-In Care where he was treated and released for a shoulder injury.

Another faculty staff member was privately transported to Beebe Walk-In-Care where he was treated and released for a knee injury.

The 17-year-old student was charged with Rioting, two counts of Assault Third Degree and Criminal Mischief. She was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 3 and released on $5500.00 unsecured bond. The 16-year-old student was charged with Rioting and one count of Assault Third Degree. She was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 3 and released on $4000.00 unsecured bond. The 15-year-old student was charged with Rioting, and two counts of Assault Third Degree. She was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 3 and released on $5000.00 unsecured bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 111517 1719

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Wilmington (19802) – Delaware State Police have arrested Jessica L. Gleen, 30, of Wilmington for her involvement in an armed robbery which occurred on Monday, October 23, 2017, at the BP gas station located at 3507 Miller Rd., Wilmington.

During the incident Gleen confronted the clerk at the  sales counter, displayed a black handgun, and demanded money from the register before fleeing.

Through various investigative measures detectives were able to positively identify Gleen, and obtained warrants for her arrest. On Tuesday, November 14, 2017 members of the State Fugitive Task Force located Gleen, and took her into custody without incident.

Gleen was transported to Delaware State Police Troop 2 where she was arrested and charged with Robbery 1st Degree and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony. Gleen was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court #2, before being committed to the Dolores J. Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution in lieu of $20,000.00 secured bond.

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Troopers Investigating Armed Robbery Of North Wilmington BP Gas Station

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 111517 1452

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Smyrna – Delaware State Police are currently on scene of a vehicle fire which occurred at approximately 5:14 p.m., Tuesday, November 14, 2017 on State Route 1 southbound approximately 1.5 miles south of Exit 114. Traffic is restricted due to lane closures.  Expect delays in this area and seek alternate routes of travel.

For further updates please visit the official Deldot website at: http://www.deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 111417 1807

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Newark/Middletown – The Delaware State Police and Newark Police Department, are issuing a public advisory regarding hoax phone calls which were made to two separate day care facilities in New Castle County.

Both incidents occurred on Monday, November 13, 2017, during the same approximate time frame, and involved day care facilities in Newark and Middletown. In each case an unknown male caller, who was calling from a blocked number, advised the day care staff that he had located a lost child, and that information in the child’s belongings, identified them as being under that facilities care. The caller, who refused to identify himself, attempted to obtain personal information, and was evasive when asked follow-up questions, before hanging up. In each case, the day care staff immediately contacted police to report the incident.

Subsequent investigations by both the Delaware State Police and Newark Police Department revealed that there were no reported abductions, missing persons or other related incidents that could deem the information provided in the calls to be credible.

This information is being provided for awareness purposes only and to dispel rumors that might circulate via social media or other means.

If anyone has information regarding these incidents they are asked to call Delaware State Police Troop 9 at 302-378-5749 or the Newark Police Department at 302-366-7111. 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 111417 1000

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Townsend- The Delaware State Police are investigating a crash involving a school bus that occurred this morning at approximately 6:54 a.m. on Gum Bush Road in the area of Deer Run Road.

The school bus has relocated to southbound Rt 13 in the area of Blackbird Landing Road.  No injuries have been reported and there are no road closures as a result of the crash.

The investigation is ongoing and further details will be released as they become available.

If anyone has information on the vehicle that left the scene, they are asked to please contact Delaware State Police Troop 9 at 302-378-5749.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 111417 0825

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Camden Wyoming- The Delaware State Police are investigating a crash involving a school bus that occurred this morning at approximately 6:49 a.m. at the intersection of East Camden Wyoming Avenue and North Caesar Rodney Avenue.

No injuries have been reported and there are no road closures as a result of the crash. However please use caution in the area as some emergency vehicles are still on scene.

The investigation is ongoing and further details will be released as they become available.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 111417 0757

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Rehoboth Beach– The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Coastal Highway (SR 1) just north of the Inlet Bridge late last evening.

The incident occurred around 11:18 p.m. Monday, November 13, 2017 as a 56-year-old man from Orlando, Florida was operating a 2015 Ford E-350 Budget Rental box truck in the left lane of southbound Coastal Highway approaching the Inlet Bridge. A pedestrian, a 26-year-old man from Millsboro was on foot walking in a southwesterly direction just south of the box truck in the left lane of Coastal Highway. As the box truck approached the pedestrian from the rear, the operator was unable to see him. As a result, the box truck struck the pedestrian, projecting him southbound. Both the box truck and the pedestrian came to rest in the left lane of travel on Coastal Highway.

The operator of the box truck remained on scene, was properly restrained and uninjured as a result of the crash. Alcohol is not a factor on his behalf.

The victim, 26-year-old Joshua Covelli of Millsboro was wearing all dark clothing none of which was reflective, and was not carrying a light.  He was removed from the scene by EMS and transported to Beebe Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.  It is unknown at this time if alcohol is a factor on his behalf.

The Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing their investigation into this incident and asks anyone with information to please contact Troop 7 CRU at (302) 703-3267.  No charges have been filed at this time.

The Southbound lanes of Coastal Highway just north of the Inlet Bridge were closed for approximately two hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

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: 111417 0727

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Seaford – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 1:30 p.m., Monday, November 13, 2017 at the intersection of Wesley Church Road (CR 561) and Cannon Road (SR 18).

The investigation has determined that a 1997 Nissan Sentra operated by a 31-year-old female from Seaford was traveling southbound on Wesley Church Road approaching the intersection at Cannon Road. A 2017 Ford Escape operated by a 72-year-old male from Bridgeville was traveling eastbound on Cannon Road, approaching the intersection at Wesley Church Road. Wesley Church Road is controlled by a posted stop sign and Cannon Road is a throughway. Additionally, Wesley Church Road is equipped with a flashing red beacon, and multiple sets of rumble strips precede the stop bar/stop sign. As the two vehicles converged, the Sentra for unknown reasons failed to stop at the stop sign, entering the intersection directly into the path of the Escape. As a result, the front center of the Escape struck the right side of the Sentra within the intersection. After impact, both vehicles were redirected in a southeasterly direction, exiting the roadway. The Sentra overturned onto its roof, coming to rest against a steel light pole, facing north. The Escape rotated clockwise and came to rest in front of the Sentra, also facing north.

The operator of the Sentra who was wearing a seatbelt, was removed from the scene by EMS and transported to Nanticoke Memorial Hospital where she was treated and released with non-life threatening injuries. The right front passenger in the Sentra, a 51-year-old male from Florida, who was also wearing his seatbelt was removed from the scene by EMS and transported to Nanticoke Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead. His name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

The operator of the Escape who was wearing his seatbelt was removed from the scene by EMS and transported to Nanticoke Memorial Hospital where he was treated and later transferred and admitted to Peninsula Reginal Medical Center in Salisbury.

The Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing their investigation into this incident.  Alcohol and drugs are not contributing factors in this case.

The intersection of Wesley Church Road and Cannon Road was closed for approximately 3.5 hours during the investigation.

If anyone has information regarding this incident they are asked to please contact the Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit at 302-703-3269. 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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**Traffic Advisory** State Police Investigating Crash-Seaford

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: 111317 2036

Wilmington (19808) – Delaware State Police have arrested Donald L. Robb, 40, of Oxford Pennsylvania, for violation of a court order related to a recent bank robbery.

Robb was arrested on Friday, November 10, 2017, for his involvement in the robbery of the Bank of America, located at 2074 Limestone Road, Wilmington. Robb was taken into custody by Troopers while in the parking lot of Delaware Park Casino. As part of his bail agreement Robb was to stay off Delaware Park property.

At approximately 11:00 a.m., on Monday, November 13, 2017, Robb was observed and positively identified as a banned subject by Delaware Park security officers. Agents from the Division of Gaming Enforcement were alerted and took Robb into custody without incident.

Robb was transported to Delaware State Police Troop 2 where he was arrested and charged with felony Breach of Release. He was then committed to Henry R. Young Correctional Institution in lieu of $2000.00 secured bond.

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Troopers Arrest Pennsylvania Man for Bank Robbery

 Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 111317 1625

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