Selbyville – At the request of Selbyville Police Department, the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a crash that occurred at the end of September resulting in the death of an operator.

The incident occurred Friday September 29, 2017 around 11:10 a.m. as Philip E. Lockwood, 73 of Selbyville, was operating a 2015 Jeep Cherokee eastbound on Lighthouse Road (SR54) approaching Hudson Road which did not have a stop sign or traffic signal.  A 63-year -old Barrington, New Jersey man was operating a 2011 Kia Soul southbound on Hudson Road approaching a clearly marked stop sign at the intersection with SR54.  For undetermined reasons, the Kia failed to stop at the stop sign and entered into the path of the Jeep which struck the Kia on the right front side within the intersection.  After the impact, the Jeep rotated in a clockwise manner and exited the southeast corner of the intersection where it came to a stop after striking a utility pole with the left rear side.  The Kia continued in a southeasterly direction and came to a stop in the grass just south of the shoulder of SR54.

Philip Lockwood was properly restrained and transported from the scene by EMS to Beebe Healthcare where he had been admitted until he succumbed to his injuries on Sunday October 15, 2017.

The 63-year-old operator of the Kia was properly restrained and transported by EMS to Peninsula Regional Medical Center with undetermined injuries.  A 62-year-old female passenger was properly restrained and was airlifted by LifeNet to Christiana Medical Center with undetermined injuries.

The Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing their investigation into this incident.  Alcohol or drugs do not appear to be factors in this case.  No charges have been filed at this time.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Released: 101917 1455

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Claymont – Delaware State Police have released surveillance video of a suspect wanted in connection with a carjacking that occurred on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at the Wawa, 2621 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont.

Troopers Investigating Carjacking At Claymont Area Wawa

If anyone has information regarding the identity of this individual, they are asked to contact Detective W. Harris at 302-365-8428.  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: 101917 1357

Kenton – The Delaware State Police are currently conducting a death investigation after two people were found deceased at their home in the town of Kenton.

Around 11:00 a.m. this morning, Thursday October 19, 2017, a relative responded to a residence located in the unit block of Cooper Street to check on his elderly in-laws and bring them breakfast.  Upon entering the locked house with a key, the relative discovered the husband and wife in the bedroom with apparent gunshot wounds.  The relative then called 9-1-1 with his findings.  Both the male and female were pronounced dead at scene.

The investigation is currently in its early stages and more information will be released when it is received.

This is an isolated incident and there are no concerns for the community.

Released: 101917 1355

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Wilmington (19808) – Delaware State Police have arrested a Pennsylvania man on fraud related charges after a lengthy foot pursuit.

The incident began at approximately 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 when Davontae Williams, 23, of Glenolden, PA attempted to rent a vehicle at the Enterprise Rental Car, located at 4616 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, using fraudulent identification.

Enterprise employees became suspicious of the identification Williams presented, and they also recognized that he matched the description of a subject who earlier in the day attempted to use fraudulent identification to make a transaction at one of their other local branches. The employees immediately called 911 and then attempted to stall Williams while awaiting police arrival.

The first Trooper to arrive on-scene observed a subject walking in the parking lot of the business who matched the description provided by employees during the 911 call. Employees were able to communicate with the Trooper and confirm that this was the subject they had called about.

The Trooper made contact with Williams, giving him verbal commands to stop at which time he fled on foot into an adjacent neighborhood. The Trooper gave chase and also alerted other responding units. The foot pursuit continued across Kirkwood Hwy., eventually entering into the Midway shopping Center. Williams was ultimately discovered by Troopers while hiding in a trash can in front of a Limestone Acres residence.

Williams was taken into custody without incident and then transported to Delaware State Police Troop 6 for further investigation. A subsequent search of Williams produced driver’s licenses from multiple states which displayed different names as well as a fraudulent credit card.

Williams was arrested and charged with one count each of: Possession of Burglar Tools or Instruments Facilitating Identity Theft, Theft by False Pretense Over $1500 and Resisting Arrest. He was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 2 and then committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in lieu of $6000 cash bail.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 101917 1210

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Dover – The Delaware State Police Criminal Investigations Unit has arrested a man in connection with an incident at Alder Park Apartments in which three people were assaulted and shots were fired.

The incident occurred around 1:25 a.m. Friday September 1, 2017 when troopers responded to 51 Webbs Lane, “K” building for a report of shots fired.  As troopers and officers from Dover Police Department arrived on scene, multiple people and vehicles were observed fleeing from the area.  Through the investigation it was determined that there was a party taking place in apartment “K5” when a physical altercation ensued between Khalil-Mahl T. Hanzer, 23 of Magnolia, and a 21-year-old male who was struck in the forearm by a handgun Hanzer produced.  A 20-year-old female attempted to break up the argument when Hanzer struck her in the forehead with a handgun.  Hanzer also struck a 20-year-old male in the back of the head with the handgun as he was trying to break up the fight.  At some point, Hanzer discharged the firearm inside the apartment before fleeing the area.

The 20-year old male and female were transported to Bayhealth Kent General Hospital where they were treated and released with non-life-threatening injuries.  It is unknown if the 21-year-old victim sought immediate medical attention.

No other injuries were reported.

Khalil Hanzer was developed as a suspect in this case through investigative measures and was taken into custody by detectives on Tuesday October 17, 2017 after he was observed leaving a residence at Alder Park Apartments.  A search warrant was obtained on the apartment and detectives located a 9mm handgun.  He was charged with Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, two counts of Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited, Possession of a Weapon with Obliterated Serial Number, three counts of Assault 2nd, three counts of Reckless Endangering 1st, and three counts of Aggravated Menacing.  He was arraigned at JP2 and committed to James T. Vaughn Correctional Center on $154,000.00 cash bond.

Click to view original release: Detectives Investigating Assault and Gun Fire at Alder Park Apartments

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Released: 101917 1030

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Claymont – Delaware State Police are currently investigating a carjacking which occurred at a Claymont area Wawa.

The incident occurred at approximately 8:29 a.m. on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at the Wawa, 2621 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont. A 29 year old Claymont woman was the operator of a vehicle with her 6 year old son as a rear seat passenger. The female victim pulled into the Wawa and parked in a space adjacent to the front doors of the store. She then turned off the ignition and exited the vehicle, leaving the keys. Her son also remained in the vehicle as she entered the store to make a purchase.

As the victim was waiting for her order she noticed a female subject watching her. She had previously observed this same female on the front sidewalk of the Wawa when she initially entered the store. The victim described this subject as a white female, 25-35 years of age, 5 feet 5 inches tall, with a large build, long brown hair, wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, black leggings,  carrying a yellow blanket.

The investigation revealed that shortly after the victim noticed this subject watching her, she exited the store, entered the victim’s vehicle and drove away. The victim’s son saw that the subject who entered the vehicle was not his mother so he immediately exited the vehicle and ran into the Wawa. The child was able to exit the vehicle prior to it going in motion and was not injured as a result of the incident.

The vehicle is described as a 2008 Hyundai Sonata, silver in color, bearing Delaware registration 245559. The vehicle also had an Uber sticker on the rear window.

The vehicle was last seen southbound on Philadelphia Pike towards Wilmington. Troopers searched the area however they could not locate the vehicle.

If anyone can identify the subject in the attached photo or has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact Delaware State Police Troop 1 at 302-761-6677. 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 Michael Austin

Released: 101817 1817

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Bear – Delaware State Police have arrested a 17 year old Newark man for an attempted armed robbery which occurred during a drug deal.

The incident occurred at approximately 6:59 P.M., Saturday, October 14, 2017 in the parking lot of Moes Southwest Grill, located at 1241 Quintillo Dr., Bear.

An 18 year old Newark man was in the parking lot smoking a cigarette during his work break when an unknown make and model, dark colored vehicle pulled up beside him and stopped. The passenger side window was rolled down and the white male operator of the vehicle, later identified as Alyjah Thomas, 17 of Newark yelled “Loud Out”, which according to the victim, means “do you want to buy marijuana”. The victim then voluntarily entered the vehicle to engage in the drug transaction.

As the victim was seated in the vehicle, Thomas displayed a black handgun which was concealed in his waistband and demanded the victim’s wallet. The victim refused to comply at which time Thomas became agitated, removed the handgun from his waistband and pointed it directly at the victim. The victim instinctually grabbed for the handgun and was able to wrestle it away from Thomas. Once gaining possession of the handgun the victim exited the vehicle and threw it across the parking lot. Thomas then drove to the area where the victim had thrown the handgun and retrieved it.

After retrieving the handgun, Thomas drove back towards the victim who was still in the lot, exited the vehicle and began physically assaulting him. During the altercation Thomas struck the victim multiple times in the back of the head with the handgun and also punched him in the face with a closed fist. After the assault, Thomas returned to his vehicle and fled in an unknown direction. The victim would eventually be transported to Christiana Hospital where he received treatment for a head laceration.

Responding Troopers were able to collect evidence at the scene which led to the positive identification of Thomas as the subject involved in the incident. During the course of the investigation Troopers were also able to determine that Thomas had changed vehicles and was now operating a gold Pontiac SUV. Troopers canvassing the area located the Pontiac in the parking lot of the Chick-fil-A, which is adjacent to Moes Southwest Grill. Thomas was confirmed to be the sole occupant of the Pontiac and was taken in to custody without incident.

Thomas was then transported to Delaware State Police Troop 2 where was arrested and charged with one count each of: Attempted Robbery 1^st Degree, Assault 2^nd Degree, Aggravated Menacing, Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony, and Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon.

Thomas was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 11 and then committed to the New Castle County Detention Center in lieu of $50,000 cash bail.

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: 101717 1530

Little Heaven – The Delaware State Police are releasing the name of the driver of the Kia Spectra involved in yesterday’s fatal crash in Little Heaven as Patricia M. Rolling, 58 of Houston.

The Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing their investigation into this incident.

**Update** State Police Investigating Serious Crash, Little Heaven

Click to view original release: **Traffic Advisory** State Police Investigating Serious Crash, Little Heaven

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Released: 101717 1130

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Greenwood – Delaware State Police Troop 5 will be holding a Community Café on Tuesday, October 24, 2017. The event will held from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Amity Coffee located at 13 Market Street, Greenwood.  The Community Café will have Troop 5 Administration and the Community Outreach Officer in attendance to meet and interact with members of the public. This Community Café is often referred to as “Coffee with a Cop” in other police agencies and is being held in an effort to build a stronger relationship between the Delaware State Police and the communities that we so proudly serve.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Released: 101717 0800

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South Dover – Delaware State Police Troop 3 will be holding a Community Café on Tuesday, October 24, 2017. The event will held from 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. at the Wawa located at 1525 East Lebanon Road.  The Community Café will have Troop 3 Administration and the Community Outreach Officer in attendance to meet and interact with members of the public. This Community Café is often referred to as “Coffee with a Cop” in other police agencies and is being held in an effort to build a stronger relationship between the Delaware State Police and the communities that we so proudly serve.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Released: 101717 0800

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