New Castle– The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a motor vehicle crash in which a pedestrian has been struck and killed.

The incident occurred at approximately 5:31 p.m., Thursday, November 16, 2017, on U.S. 40 (Pulaski Highway), westbound, east of the intersection with Wilton Boulevard, New Castle.

A 2004 Acura TL, being driven by a 38 year old Newark man, was traveling  U.S. 40 westbound approaching Wilton Boulevard. A pedestrian, identified as Rosa Martinez, 67, of New Castle, was walking northbound across the westbound lanes of U.S. 40, when she was struck by the Acura. After impact the Acura came to a controlled stop and remained at the scene. Martinez was treated on scene by New Castle County Paramedics before being  transported to Christiana Hospital where she succumbed to her injuries.

The initial investigation has revealed that the victim was wearing all dark clothing at the time of the collision. It was also determined that she was crossing the roadway against a red signal, and without utilizing a designated pedestrian crosswalk. At this time impairment on behalf of the victim is unknown.

Impairment is not being considered a factor on behalf of the Acura driver.

If anyone has information regarding this incident they are asked to contact Sgt. D. Alexander of the Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit at 302-365-8484.

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: 111617  2212

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New Castle– Delaware State Police are currently on scene of a motor vehicle crash in which a pedestrian has been struck. U.S. Route 40 (Pulaski Highway), westbound, is completely shut down in the area of Wilton Blvd.

Motorists will experience prolonged delays in the area and should seek alternate routes of travel.

For updated road closure information log onto:

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

The investigation into the crash is ongoing with further information being released as it becomes available.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 111617 1808

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Wilmington – Delaware State Police detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Keith B. Gibson, 37, who is wanted in connection with a pair of burglaries which occurred in August, at the Tri-State Mall, located at 333 Naaman’s Road, Wilmington.

Gibson who is 6’00’ tall and weighs 210 lbs., has ties to New Castle and Chester, Pennsylvania, but is believed to be homeless at this time. He is also known to use a bicycle as his primary means of transportation.

Gibson has active warrants on file for two counts each of Burglary 3^rd Degree and Conspiracy 2^nd Degree as well as single counts of Possession of Burglary Tools, Theft Greater than $1500.00, Criminal Mischief Greater than $5000, and Criminal Mischief Less than $1000.00.

Anyone who knows the whereabouts of Gibson or has any information regarding this case, are asked to contact Detective B. Harris at 302-365-8410 or by calling 911. 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: 111617 1446

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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