Newark – Delaware State Police have arrested a Wilmington man for a string of burglaries which occurred over a two month time period at businesses throughout New Castle County.

Troop 2 detectives have arrested Eric Jackson, 44, of Wilmington, in connection with multiple burglaries at businesses located in North Wilmington, Bear, Glasgow and Middletown. The incidents occurred between September 13 and November 8, 2017. In each of the incidents Jackson would break a window with a blunt object to gain access, and then once inside,would target large quantities of cigarettes and lottery tickets.

Through various investigative measures and leads, detectives were able to confirm that the same suspect was responsible for each burglary. Detectives were also able to develop and positively identify a Toyota RAV 4, as a suspect vehicle.

On Wednesday, November 8, 2017 detectives were able to locate the Toyota in the area of the BP gas station located at 1923 Pulaski Highway, Bear, which was the most recent business to be burglarized. They then observed a black male, who was positively identified as Jackson, walk towards the vehicle. Contact was made with Jackson and he was taken into custody without incident. A subsequent search of the Toyota produced further evidence linking him to the burglaries.

In addition to the above Pulaski Highway BP gas station the following businesses were also burglarized.

• Shop Rite 1300 Rocky Run Parkway, Wilmington
• Dollar General 1605 Red Lion Road, Bear
• Valero gas station 4434 Summit Bridge Road, Middletown
• BP gas station 2360 Pulaski Highway, Glasgow

Jackson was transported to Troop 2 where he was arrested and charged with seven counts of Burglary 3^rd Degree, two counts of Theft Under $1500.00 and three counts of Theft Over $1500.00. As well as four counts each of Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony, Possession of Burglary Tools and Criminal Mischief.

Jackson was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court #2 and subsequently committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in lieu of $59,000.00 secured bond.

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 Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 111117 1446

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Greenwood/Harrington – Delaware State Police detectives have arrested a Greenwood man for a pair of early morning burglaries which occurred at businesses located in Greenwood and Harrington.

The investigation, which involved patrol Troopers from both Troop 3 and Troop 5, as well as detectives from Troop 3 and Troop 4, began at approximately 5:01 a.m. on Friday, November 10, 2017, when Troopers responded to Al’s Country Store, located at 4937 Hickman Road., Greenwood, for the report of an attempted burglary.

Responding Troopers to Al’s Country Store discovered damage to the business but determined that no entry had been made. Further investigation revealed that the incident occurred at approximately 4:00 a.m., and that the suspect was a male, wearing a camouflaged jacket and mask. It was also determined that the suspect fled the scene in a maroon Ford Fusion.

A short time later at approximately 6:12 a.m., Troopers were dispatched to a burglary which had occurred at the Farmington Mini-Mart, located at 332 Main Street., Harrington. Their investigation determined that at approximately 5:32 a.m., a subject wearing a camouflaged jacket, mask and gloves, made forcible entry into the business via a window and removed the cash drawer, which contained an undisclosed amount of money, before fleeing the scene.

Based on a variety of investigative leads, detectives were able to positively identify Roy G. Murray 3^rd, 33, of Greenwood, as the subject responsible for both incidents.

At approximately 8:41 a.m., on this same date, Troopers located the Ford Fusion on Adamsville Road in Greenwood. Troopers performed a traffic stop on the vehicle and identified Murray as the operator, at which time he was taken into custody without incident. A subsequent search of the vehicle produced physical evidence further linking Murray to both burglaries.

Murray was arrested and charged with one count each of Burglary 3^rd Degree, Attempted Burglary 3^rd Degree, Theft Under $1500, Attempted Theft Under $1500 and Criminal Trespass 3^rd Degree. He was also charged with two counts each of Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony, Possession of Burglary Tools and Criminal Mischief Under $1000.

Murray was arraigned and subsequently committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution in lieu of $2300 secured bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 111117 0918

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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.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 111117 0715

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Wilmington (19810) – Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery which occurred at approximately 2:45 a.m., Wednesday, November 8, 2017, at the 7-11 convenience store located at 2100 Foulk Road, Wilmington.

The investigation has determined that as a 24 year old, male employee, was standing behind the sales counter, two subjects wearing all dark clothing, with masks covering their faces, entered the store. One subject, who was displaying a black unknown make and model handgun, approached the clerk behind the sales counter and demanded money from the cash register, while the second subject remained at the entrance door, acting as a lookout. The clerk turned over an undisclosed amount of money to the armed subject who also removed cigarettes from the display.

After obtaining the money and cigarettes both subjects fled on foot in an unknown direction. The employee was uninjured as a result of the incident.

The armed subject was described as a black male, 18-20 years of age, 5’6”-5’8” tall, weighing 160-180 lbs., wearing all dark clothing, with a mask covering his face.

The lookout was described as a black male, 18-20 years of age, 5’8”-5’10” tall, weighing 170-180 lbs., wearing a dark jacket, blue jeans with a dark colored mask covering his face.

No surveillance video is available at this time. The investigation is ongoing and further details will be released as they become available.

If anyone has information regarding this incident they are 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: 111017 1702

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Newport – All lanes of I-95 northbound in the area of Airport Road have been re-opened. While initial reports advised of injuries, this is not the case and no one was injured as a result of the crash.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 111017 1524

Newport – Troopers are currently on scene of a multi-vehicle crash which has the three right lanes of I-95 northbound closed in the area of Airport Road.

One vehicle is reported as being as overturned and injuries have been reported, the extent of which are unknown at this time.

Expect heavy delays in the area and seek alternate routes of travel. For the status of roadway openings and closures please click on the following link:

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

Further details pertaining to the crash will be released as they become available.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 111017 1433

Harrington – The Delaware State Police Kent County Drug Unit (KDU), in partnership with the Dover Police Department, Dover Drug Enforcement Agency Post (DEA), Delaware State Police Governor’s Task Force (GTF) and Harrington Police Department, have arrested a Harrington man and woman on multiple drug charges.

The joint investigation led to the discovery of illegal drug sales at a residence in Harrington.  On Thursday, November 9, 2017, Delaware State Police Kent County Drug Unit executed a search warrant at a residence on the unit block of Short Street.  Rachael Bellerby who was located in the residence was taken into custody without incident.  Her boyfriend, Christopher Hurd also a resident at the Short Street address was located by Dover DEA walking down the street, and taken into custody without incident.   A search of the residence produced 16.97 grams of  heroin/fentanyl, 5.3 grams of marijuana, and approximately $400.00 in suspected drug proceeds.

The suspects identified as 32-year-old Christopher Hurd and 24-year old Rachael Bellerby of Harrington were transported to Troop 3.  Hurd was charged with Manufacture, Delivers or Posses, with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance Tier 4. , Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Tier 5 Quantity, Manufacture, Delivers, or Possesses with Intent to Manufacture, Deliver a Controlled Substance, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Conspiracy 2^nd Degree, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.  Bellerby was charged with Manufacture, Delivers or Posses, with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance Tier 4., Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Tier 5 quantity, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Conspiracy 2^nd Degree, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Hurd was arraigned at Kent County Court of Common Pleas and committed to the James T. Vaughn Correctional Institution on $114,500.00 cash bond.

Bellerby was arraigned at Kent County Court of Common Pleas and released on $44,500.00 unsecured bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 111017 1126

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Rehoboth Beach – The Delaware State Police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a wanted subject in connection with four recent armed robberies.

Cody B. Reeves, 24 of Rehoboth Beach, is wanted for four Counts of Robbery First Degree, four counts of Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony, Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony, Burglary Second Degree, and multiple felony thefts.

Reeves is believed to be operating a silver, 2004 Mazda 6, DE registration 145356.

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 If anyone has any information in reference to Cody Reeve’s whereabouts, they are asked to please contact Troop 4, Detective J. Rowley at 302-752-3801.  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: 110917 2227

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New Castle (19720) – Delaware State Police detectives are continuing to investigate an attempted purse snatching which left a 65 year old New Castle woman hospitalized.

The incident occurred at approximately 5:08 p.m. on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 in the parking lot of the Community Plaza Shopping Center located at the intersection of Christiana Road (DE 273) and Airport Road, New Castle.

A 65 year old New Castle woman who had just left the Walgreens Pharmacy, was at the driver’s side of her vehicle, in the process of unlocking the door. Before she could enter her vehicle, a green SUV, possibly a Chevrolet Suburban, pulled up alongside her, at which time the passenger reached out the window and grabbed the strap of her purse. Once the passenger had taken hold of the purse the operator of the vehicle accelerated, which in turn dragged the victim to the ground. The victim was able to retain her purse and the vehicle fled on Christiana Road westbound towards Newark. As a result of being knocked to the ground the victim sustained head and hip injuries for which she was transported to the Christiana Hospital for treatment.

The suspects were described as black males in their early 2o’s, clean cut and the operator was possibly wearing a black bandana on his head.

The above still image of the suspect vehicle was taken from security camera footage from within the shopping center. No known video of the suspects is available at this time.

If anyone has information regarding this incident they are asked to contact detective D. Dukes of the Troop 2 Robbery Unit at 302-365-8412. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crimestoppers 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: 110917 1844

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Milton – The Delaware State Police is currently investigating an incident in which shots were fired at a residence last evening on Walker Drive.

The incident occurred at approximately 9:05 p.m., Wednesday, November 8, 2017, as troopers responded to the 15000 block of Walker Drive for a report of shots fired in the area.  When troopers arrived they were contacted by the homeowner who advised there were multiple gunshots fired at their house.  Multiple bullet holes were located on the exterior and interior of the home.  None of the residents, to include two adults and three children were injured as a result.

At this time there are no suspects.

This case remains under investigation and the Delaware State Police is requesting anyone with any information regarding this incident to contact Troop 4, Major Crimes Unit at 302-856-5850. 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: 110917 1343

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