Wilmington (19808) – Delaware State Police have arrested two subjects involved in the armed robbery of a Wilmington man, which took place during a meeting arranged via Instagram for the purchase of a cell phone.

The incident occurred at approximately 1:58 p.m. on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 in the Midway Plaza Shopping Center, located in the 4600 block of Kirkwood Hwy., Wilmington.

An 18 year old Wilmington man had been in communication on Instagram with a subject regarding the purchase of a cell-phone. A price was negotiated and the two parties agreed to meet in the rear alley of the Midway Plaza Shopping Center. The victim who was a rear seat passenger in a vehicle driven by a friend arrived at the designated location to complete the transaction. Soon after arriving two black male subjects approached the vehicle and made contact with the victim through his open window. Upon making contact with the victim, one of the subjects displayed a silver and black handgun, pointed it at the victim and demanded his money. The victim complied with the demand and turned over an undisclosed amount of money, at which time both subjects fled the area on foot. The victim was uninjured as a result of the incident.

Through various investigative leads Delaware State Police detectives were able to identify the two subjects involved in the incident as Davine Boyce (18) of Wilmington and Kevin C. Bailey (16) of Newport. After being identified both subjects were located and taken into custody without incident.

Both subjects were transported to Troop 2 where they were arrested and charged with one count each of: Robbery 1^st Degree and Conspiracy 2^nd Degree.

Boyce was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court #2 and then committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in lieu of $11,000 secured bail.

Bailey was arraigned at New Castle County Family Court and released to his guardian on $10,000 unsecured bond.

The Delaware State Police would like to offer a few safety tips for citizens to keep in mind when conducting such transactions:

• Citizens who want to meet a buyer or seller should do so during daylight hours.
• Do not go to a transaction alone.
• Make sure a friend or family member is aware of the transaction details.
• Insist on meeting in a public area where cameras are located.  You can always conduct transactions in Troop or Police Department parking lots.
• Do not go into someone else’s home, and do not allow them into yours.
• If someone is not willing to meet you in a public area, during daylight areas, it is probably not a legitimate transaction
• Trust your instincts.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 102317 1115

Dewey Beach – The Delaware State Police have identified the two men who were killed in a fatal motor vehicle crash which occurred on Saturday, October 21, 2017 on Coastal Hwy. (SR 1) in the area of Saulsbury St. as James D. Walton, 53 and Richard G. Chittick 58, both of Washington D.C.

Investigators are requesting that anyone who may have witnessed the crash or otherwise encountered the involved vehicle prior to the collision occurring, to please contact Cpl. N. DeMalto of the Collision Reconstruction Unit, Troop 7 at 302-703-3267.

The involved vehicle is a 2017 Chevrolet Suburban, black in color, bearing a Florida registration.

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

Follow this link to view the original release: https://dsp.delaware.gov/2017/10/22/traffic-advisory-update-fatal-crash-on-coastal-highway-in-dewey-beach-causing-traffic-delays

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 Michael Austin

Released: 102217 2048

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Frederica – The Delaware State Police have identified Patricia L. Jones, 54 of Milford, as the pedestrian who was struck and killed in a crash that occurred at approximately 12:07 a.m. on Saturday, October 21, 2017 on Bay Rd. (SR 1) southbound, just north of S. Frederica Rd.

The Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing it’s investigation into the crash and further details will be released as they become available.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Master Corporal J. Lane at 302-698-8457.

To view the original release click on the following link: https://dsp.delaware.gov/2017/10/21/troopers-investigating-fatal-motor-vehicle-crash-involving-pedestrian-frederica

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 Michael Austin

Released: 102217 1850

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Dewey Beach- The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit in conjunction with the Dewey Beach Police Department, is continuing it’s investigation into a fatal motor vehicle crash which killed two Washington D.C. men on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at approximately 5:00 p.m., on Coastal Highway (SR 1) in the area of Saulsbury St.

Investigators are requesting that anyone who may have witnessed the crash or otherwise encountered the involved vehicle prior to the collision occurring, to please contact Cpl. N. DeMalto of the Collision Reconstruction Unit, Troop 7 at 302-703-3267.

The involved vehicle is a 2017 Chevrolet Suburban, black in color, bearing a Florida registration.

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

Follow this link to view the original release: https://dsp.delaware.gov/2017/10/22/traffic-advisory-update-fatal-crash-on-coastal-highway-in-dewey-beach-causing-traffic-delays

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: 102217 1050

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Dewey Beach- The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is currently assisting the Dewey Beach Police Department with the investigation of a fatal motor vehicle crash on Coastal Highway in the area of Saulsbury St.

The crash occurred at approximately 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 21, 2017 on Coastal Highway (SR 1) approximately 100′ south of Saulsbury St.

The investigation indicates that a 2017 Chevrolet Suburban operated by a 61 year old New York man was traveling Coastal Hwy., northbound south of Saulsbury St. when he suffered an acute medical event causing him to black out. At this time the Chevrolet crossed into the Coastal Hwy. southbound lanes and rapidly accelerated in a northerly direction towards the Starboard Bar & Restaurant, where two Washington D.C. men, ages 53 and 58 were standing while straddling their bicycles.

One man was on the Coastal Hwy. southbound shoulder, the other on the sidewalk. Both victims attempted to move out of the path of the Chevrolet but were unable to do so and were struck by the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle simultaneously struck a DP&L utility pole, severing it at ground level. After striking the two victims and the utility pole the Chevrolet continued into the Starboard parking lot where it struck an unoccupied 2015 Jeep Wrangler, before coming to rest.

Both Washington D.C. men were pronounced dead at the scene. Their names are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

The Chevrolet operator who was properly restrained, was transported to Beebe Hospital for treatment. Neither impairment nor distraction is believed to be a factor in the crash.

The Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing their investigation into this incident.  No charges have been filed at this time.

Coastal Highway was closed for approximately five hours during the investigation. Currently both northbound lanes and one southbound lane are open.

Please follow the Real Time Travel Advisories through DelDOT to get updates on the road opening by clicking: http://deldot.gov/information/travel_advisory/#trafficBox1

If anyone has information regarding this incident please contact Cpl. N. DeMalto of the Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit at 302-703-3267

Further details will be released as they become available.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 102217 0005

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Dewey Beach- The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is currently assisting the Dewey Beach Police Department with the investigation of a fatal motor vehicle crash on Coastal Highway in the area of Salisbury and New Orleans St.

Traffic in both directions is being diverted onto side streets which is causing significant delays. It is recommend that you avoid the area and seek alternate routes of travel. Portions of the roadway are expected to be closed for an extended amount of time.

Further updates regarding the crash will follow as information becomes available.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 102117 1948

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Magnolia – Delaware State Police are requesting assistance in locating Gerald Spruell (30), of Philadelphia, PA who is wanted in connection with a domestic incident which took place at a residence in the 300 block of S. Marshview Terrace, Magnolia, DE.

The incident began at approximately 8:50 a.m. on Friday, October 20, 2017 when Troopers responded to the S. Marshview Terrace address for an alarm activation. Upon arrival contact was made with a 47 year old female who advised that an ex-boyfriend of hers, identified as Gerald Spruell, had made forcible entry into her home and then held her against her will in her bedroom as she attempted to escape.

Troopers made brief contact with Spruell as they arrived, however he fled in a vehicle after being ordered to remain at the scene. A subsequent search of the area for Spruell was unsuccessful.

Spruell is described as a black male, 5’6″, 190 lbs., with black hair, brown eyes and was last seen operating a black Nissan Altima with tinted windows and license plate cover bearing an unknown Pennsylvania registration.

Spruell currently has warrants on file for: Burglary 2nd Degree, Stalking, Unlawful Imprisonment 2nd Degree, Offensive Touching, Criminal Mischief and Resisting Arrest.

If anyone has information regarding Gerald Spruell’s’ whereabouts, they are asked to contact Troop 3 at 302-697-4454 or call 911. 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 Michael Austin

Released: 102117 1645

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Wilmington – On Friday, October 20, 2017 members of the Delaware State Police Community Outreach Unit along with representatives from the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) formed a convoy of trucks and trailers bound for the Port of Wilmington. The cargo being transported consisted of supplies received as a result of a two week donation drive, benefitting the people of Puerto Rico who were affected by Hurricane Maria.

Upon arrival the convoy was met by a team of approximately twenty Port of Wilmington employees who off-loaded and packaged 32 pallets of donated supplies before loading them onto a cargo ship bound for Puerto Rico.

The donation drive which ran from October 4^th-18^th, was a collaborative effort between the Office of Governor John Carney, DEMA, the Delaware State Police, the Delaware Citizens Corps, and in conjunction with the International Longshoremen’s Association of Delaware and the Port of Wilmington.

On behalf of all the agencies involved in this humanitarian relief effort, the Delaware State Police would like to thank the citizens of the State of Delaware, who through their kindness and generosity made this initiative a success.

A Donation Drive for Puerto Rico Accepted at Delaware State Police Troops

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 102117 1634

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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.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 102117 0930

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Frederica – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian.

The incident occurred at approximately 12:07 a.m. on Saturday, October 21, 2017 on Bay Rd. (SR 1) southbound, just north of S. Frederica Rd. A 2004 Nissan Altima, being driven by a 33 year old Milford man was traveling Bay Rd. southbound in the right lane approaching S. Frederica Rd. A 54 year old Milford woman was running in a north-easterly direction across the southbound lanes of Bay Rd., directly into the path of the Nissan. The operator of the Nissan observed the pedestrian and swerved left to avoid striking her but was unable to do so. The victim was struck by the front right bumper of the Nissan and thrown into the southbound left lane, where she was then struck by an unknown tractor trailer which continued southbound without stopping. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Nissan came to a controlled stop in the median, south of the collision and remained at the scene. The operator of the Nissan was properly restrained and was uninjured as a result of the crash.

The victim was wearing all dark clothing none of which was reflective, and was not carrying a light. Alcohol is being considered as a factor on her behalf. The name of the victim is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

Bay Rd. southbound in the area of S. Frederica Rd. was closed for approximately 5 hours.

The Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing it’s investigation into the crash and further details will be released as they become available.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Master Corporal J. Lane at 302-698-8457.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 102117 0907

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