Georgetown-  At the request of the Georgetown Police Department, the Delaware State Police are currently investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian that occurred on Monday, October 23, 2017 on South DuPont Highway.

The initial investigation has determined the incident occurred at approximately 9:50 p.m., on Monday, October 23, 2017 when a 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier, operated by a 27-year-old Dagsboro woman, was traveling southbound on S. DuPont Highway in the left lane, approaching College Park Drive in Georgetown.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 102617 1606

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The Delaware State Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating the above pictured suspects who are wanted for their involvement in an organized retail theft ring.

Lucius Jones, 50 of Waymart, PA, Maurice McCorkle, 31, of Philadelphia, PA, and Lashanda Anderson, 35, also of Philadelphia, all have active felony warrants on file, stemming from multiple theft incidents that have occurred at Marshall’s locations throughout New Castle County, DE.

On various dates in September and October, 2017, the suspects conspired to steal large quantities of merchandise from the Marshall’s location at 4607 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, as well as the Marshalls located at 4000 Fashion Center Blvd., Newark.

The suspects have been seen occupying a 2012 Mercedes Benz GL4, silver in color, bearing Delaware registration 244719 (similar vehicle pictured below) as well as a red Nissan four door vehicle with unknown registration.

If anyone has information regarding the whereabouts of Jones, McCorkle or Anderson, they are asked to contact Cpl. N. Shovlin or Cpl. M. Fiore at Troop 6 by calling 302-633-5000 or by calling 911.

Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, or via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.

Released by Public Information Officer, Maser Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 102617 1453

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Newark – The Delaware State Police have identified the man who was killed in a crash which occurred at approximately 7:39 a.m., Tuesday, October 24, 2017 on Otts Chapel Rd. over top of I-95 in Newark, as Thomas Breslin, 51, of Port Deposit, Maryland.

The investigation is ongoing and no charges have been filed at this time. Further details will be released as they become available.

If anyone has information regarding this incident they are asked to contact Cpl. J. Forester of the Collision Reconstruction Unit at 302-365-8485.

Click on the following link to view the original release.

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2017/10/24/update-troopers-investigating-fatal-crash-on-otts-chapel-rd-newark

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: 102617 1235

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Rehoboth– The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Coastal Highway in Rehoboth on Wednesday, October 25, 2017.

The incident occurred around 7:42 p.m. Wednesday, October 25, 2017 as a 66-year-old Millville man was operating a 2015 Mercedes-Benz in the center lane on southbound Coastal Highway in the area of Old Landing Road.  A pedestrian was on foot and attempting to cross Coastal Highway in an easterly direction, directly in the path of the Mercedes-Benz.  The operator of the Mercedes-Benz was unable to avoid the pedestrian and struck the victim with the left front bumper.  The victim was forced up onto the hood and windshield before falling off in the middle of the far left lane on Coastal Highway.  The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Mercedes-Benz came to a controlled stop in the southbound shoulder, south of the collision and remained at the scene.  The operator and passenger of the Mercedes-Benz were properly restrained and uninjured as a result of the crash. Alcohol/Unsafe speed is not a factor on behalf of the operator.

The victim, 54-year-old Irving T. Cannon of Rehoboth Beach was wearing all dark clothing none of which was reflective, and was not carrying a light or crossing in a crosswalk.  Alcohol is being considered as a factor on his behalf.

The Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing their investigation into this incident and asks anyone with information to please contact Detective J. Burns at (302) 703-3266.  No charges have been filed at this time.

The Southbound lanes of Coastal Highway in the area of Old Landing Road were closed for approximately three hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

Click to view original release: *TRAFFIC ADVISORY* Troopers Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash In Rehoboth-Coastal Highway South of Old Landing Road Closed

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: 102617 0812

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Rehoboth- Delaware State Police are currently on scene of a fatal motor vehicle crash on Coastal Highway in the area of Old Landing Road.  Southbound Coastal Highway south of Old Landing Road is completely shut down.

The initial investigation has determined that the crash occurred at approximately 7:49 p.m. this evening, Wednesday, October 25, 2017 on southbound Coastal Highway at Old Landing Road, and involves a passenger car and a pedestrian.  As a result of the crash, the pedestrian has been declared dead at the scene.

The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is enroute to the scene and will assume the investigation.  Expect delays in the area and seek alternate routes of travel. Further details will be released as they become available.

Please follow the Real Time Travel Advisories through DelDOT to get updates on the road opening by clicking: http://www.deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/index.shtml#advisories.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe 

Released: 102517 2045

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Seaford – The Delaware State Police are investigating a home invasion that occurred in Seaford early this morning.

The preliminary investigation has determined the incident occurred around 4:16 a.m. Wednesday, October 25, 2017 when troopers responded to the 11,000 block of Orange Blossom lane, Seaford for a reported Home Invasion. The investigation revealed that an unknown subject entered the residence and confronted two female victims, who had been sleeping in the living room. The suspect grabbed one of the victims and dragged her through the residence while displaying a handgun. The suspect then rifled through the residence and took cell phones and a video game system. As the victims attempted to exit the residence they encountered the suspect who then fired his weapon in an unknown direction. The suspect then fled the scene. The victims were not injured.

The suspect was described as a black male, 5’10” to 6’00” tall, 150-160 lbs., wearing dark clothing with an unknown make and model handgun.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 102517 1254

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Wilmington (19802) – Delaware State Police are investigating the burglary of multiple storage units at the Sentinel Self Storage facility, located at 333 E. Lea Blvd., Wilmington.

Troopers responded to the storage facility at approximately 9:27 a.m. on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 after a 911 call was made to report a break-in. The investigation, which is in it’s early stages, has determined that between the hours of approximately 11:30 p.m. on Monday, October 23 and 4:35 a.m. on Tuesday, October 24, 2017, two unknown suspects wearing dark clothing gained access to the interior of the storage facility property by cutting a hole in a perimeter fence. Once inside the fence-line they made forcible entry into multiple storage units.

Troopers are in the process of determining the exact number of units affected as well as contacting victims in order to compile an inventory of stolen property.

The investigation is active and ongoing with further details being released as they become available.

Information regarding this incident can 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: 102417 1846

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Newark – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal  motor vehicle crash that took place on Otts Chapel, over top of I-95 in Newark.

The investigation has determined that at approximately 7:39 a.m. on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 a 2008 Toyota Camry driven by a 93 year old Newark man, was traveling Otts Chapel Rd. northbound just prior to the I-95 overpass. The Toyota drifted off the right side of the roadway, with the right side of the vehicle striking a guardrail. After impacting the guardrail the Toyota veered left into the southbound lanes of Otts Chapel Rd. directly into the path of a 1999 Honda Civic driven by a 23 year old, Port Deposit Maryland man, at which time the vehicles collided head on.

As a result of the collision a 51 year old Port Deposit man, who was the front seat passenger in the Honda, was transported to Christiana Hospital where he died from his injuries. His name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

The operator of the Honda was transported to Christiana Hospital and treated for non-life threatening injuries. A 28 year old Port Deposit man, who was a rear seat passenger in the Honda was transported to Christiana Hospital where he was being treated for serious injuries.

The operator of the Toyota was transported to Christiana Hospital where he was also being treated for serious injuries.

Otts Chapel Rd. between W. Chestnut Hill Rd. and Welsh Tract Rd. was closed for approximately three hours as a result of the crash.

Drug or alcohol use is not being considered a factor on behalf of either operator.

The investigation is ongoing and no charges have been filed at this time. Further details will be released as they become available.

If anyone has information regarding this incident they are asked to contact Cpl. J. Forester of the Collision Reconstruction Unit at 302-365-8485.

Click on the following link to view the original release. https://dsp.delaware.gov/2017/10/24/traffic-advisory-troopers-investigating-serious-crash-in-newark-otts-chapel-rd-closed

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: 102417 1545

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The Delaware State Police would like to remind parents, children, and motorists to remain vigilant and keep safety a top priority during this Halloween Season.

Motorist Safety:

• Motorists are being asked to not only drive with extreme caution, but also to drive extra slow in neighborhoods and residential areas.
• Children will be walking house to house and depending on the availability of sidewalks, may be near or actually on the roadway.
• With all the trick or treating excitement, children may inadvertently dart across the street into the path of moving vehicles.

Trick or Treating Safety:

• Children should never go trick or treating alone, they should always have a parent or a group of friends with them at all times.
• Stay off the main roadways.
• Costumes should always fit properly.
• Consider face paint instead of masks as they can obstruct a child’s vision.
• Trick or Treaters should always carry a flashlight.
• For added visibility consider using “glow sticks” and/or reflective tape attached to the costumes or bags.
• Before crossing the street, always look in both directions twice to make sure there is no vehicular traffic.

Parents are encouraged to review the Delaware Sex Offender Registry

Parents can find accurate information regarding the presence of sex offenders in their neighborhoods by visiting the Delaware Sex Offender Registry online at:

http://desexoffender.dsp.delaware.gov/SexOffenderPublic/#

Parents are encouraged to review the list of registered sex offenders living near their neighborhood. The Neighborhood Search and Mapping feature found on the website pinpoints exactly where an offender lives, therefore, educating the public on which house to avoid while trick-or-treating.

The Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration (SOAR) Unit will be working in conjunction with Probation and Parole ensuring that registered sex offenders are not participating in the Halloween activities and are in compliance with requirements.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 102417 1500

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Frankford – Delaware State Police are currently investigating a robbery of a 28-year old male while his vehicle was disabled along a Sussex County roadway.

The incident occurred on Monday, October 23, 2017 at approximately 10:59 p.m. as a 28-year old Willards, Maryland man was stopped along Roxana Road due his vehicle becoming disabled.  Two male subjects stopped and made contact with the victim as if they were going to provide him with assistance.  The two male suspects returned to their own vehicle and one of them retrieved a handgun.  The victim was then ordered at gun point to get down on the ground.  As the victim was down on the ground, he was struck in the head with the handgun by one of the suspects.  The suspects removed a wallet and jewelry from the victim and an undisclosed amount of cash was taken from his vehicle.  The suspects fled in an unknown make and model vehicle, southbound on Roxana Road.  The victim sustained a minor injury to his head and refused medical treatment at the scene.

The suspect with the handgun was described as a white male, 25-30 years of age, 6’00” to 6’02” tall, 190-200 pounds, wearing a light colored shirt and gray sweatpants.  No description was provided on the second suspect or the vehicle in which they fled.

If anyone has information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact the 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 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 Melissa Jaffe

Released: 102417 1345

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