Fenwick Island – The Delaware State Police are releasing the name of the 24-year-old Suffolk, Virginia man that was killed in the Thursday night crash north of Fenwick Island as Austin J. Powell.
The Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing their investigation into this incident.
Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier
Released: 100917 1115
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South Dover – The Delaware State Police are investigating the robbery of a south Dover hotel that occurred early Saturday morning.
The incident occurred at approximately 3:00 a.m., Saturday October 7, 2017, as a male subject entered the Best Western Galaxy Inn located at 1700 East Lebanon Road. The male approached an employee at the counter armed with an unknown type object, possibly an ice pick, and demanded money from the register. The male clerk complied with the demand and turned over an undisclosed amount of cash before fleeing out of the hotel in an unknown direction. The employee was uninjured.
The suspect was described as black male, 5’09”-6’00” tall, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants, and a mask covering his face. He was possibly armed with an ice pick.
No surveillance photos available.
If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact Troop 3 Major Crimes Unit at 302-697-4454. 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 Gary Fournier
Released: 100917 1015
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Wilmington 19803- Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery of a Wilmington area restaurant which occurred yesterday.
The preliminary investigation revealed at approximately 5:42 p.m. Friday, October 6, 2017 a male suspect entered the Subway Restaurant located at 3614 Concord Pike, Wilmington. The suspect then approached an employee and presented a demand note for cash. After showing the note he then displayed an unknown make and model handgun. The employee complied with the suspect’s demands and turned over an undisclosed amount of money to him. The suspect then exited the restaurant and fled across DE 202 toward Prospect Avenue. There were no injuries.
The suspect was described as a white male with a thin build. No further description available.
If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact the Robbery Unit at Troop 2 at 302-365-8566. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.
Released: 100717 1451
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Milford – The Delaware State Police Kent County Drug Unit conclude a two month long investigation into illegal drug sales from residences in Milford.
On Thursday, October 5, 2017, members of the Kent County Drug Unit, with the assistance of the Kent and Sussex County Governor’s Task Force and the Delaware State Police Special Operations Response Team executed search warrants in the 200 block and 400 block of North Street, Milford. The Milford and the Dover Police Departments also executed search warrants in the 400 block of North Street and the 100 block of Allen Way within the city limits of Milford.
DSP SORT members contacted Carl W. Watson, 46 of Milford and Dion Russ, 26 of Milford; both were taken into custody without incident. A search of the residence in the 200 block of North Street resulted in the recovery of 1.20 grams of crack cocaine where Watson’s three juvenile children were present.
DSP SORT members contacted Dana Legrand, 31 of Milford. He was taken into custody without incident during the execution of the search warrant in the 400 block of North Street. Subjects identified as Cassandra Hurd, 26 of Milford and James Hutchinson, 27 of Milford were also taken into custody after being discovered to be local fugitives and having active capiases out of Kent County and Sussex County Court of Common Pleas. A search of the residence resulted in no illicit narcotics being recovered at the time the search warrant was executed. Legrand was then released from custody and not criminally charged. Hurd and Hutchinson were transported to the Kent County Court of Common Pleas and released upon clearing their capiases.
The following subjects were transported to DSP Troop 3 and charged:
Carl W. Watson was charged with Possession with the Intent to Deliver Crack Cocaine, Conspiracy 2nd Degree, and three counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child relating to the execution of the narcotics search warrant in the 200 block of North Street. Watson was additionally charged with five counts of Delivery of Crack Cocaine and two counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia for an active arrest warrant stemming from a Troop 3 drug related investigation. Watson was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court 2 where he was committed to the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in default of $65,600.00 secured bond. He was also issued a no contact order with his three juvenile children.
Dion Russ, 26 of Milford was charged with Possession with the Intent to Deliver Crack Cocaine, Conspiracy 2nd Degree, and three counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child relating to the execution of the narcotics search warrant in the 200 block of North Street. Russ was additionally charged with Delivery of Crack Cocaine for an active arrest warrant that was already on file out of DSP Troop 3 relating to this investigation and Failing to Re-register as a Sex Offender for an active arrest warrant that was already on file out of the Milford Police Department. Russ was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court 2 and was committed to the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in default of $42,400 secured bond. He was also issued a no contact order with the three juvenile children of the North Street residence.
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Presented by the Director of Public Information Sergeant Richard D. Bratz
Released: 100717 1241
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Delaware- The Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit (S.O.A.R) is currently looking for wanted sex offenders after they failed to register as a sex offender as required by law.
Investigators have obtained a warrant for Demond Shockley, 39 of Wilmington. Shockley, a Tier 2 (Moderate Risk) sex offender, is a black male, 5’08” tall, 170 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. Click or copy and paste the link to view profile and download mug shot: https://sexoffender.dsp.delaware.gov/Poster/00001052
Investigators have obtained a warrant for Christopher M. Miller, 28 of Bear. Miller, a Tier 2 (Moderate Risk) sex offender, is a white male, 6’01” tall, 250 lbs., with black hair and hazel eyes. Click or copy and paste the link to view profile and download mug shot: https://sexoffender.dsp.delaware.gov/Poster/00006795
Investigators have obtained a warrant for Christopher L. Whitaker. Whitaker, a Tier 2 (Moderate Risk) sex offender, is a black male, 5’11” tall, 195 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. Click or copy and paste the link to view profile and download mug shot: https://sexoffender.dsp.delaware.gov/Poster/00006707
The Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit are asking anyone who may know the location of the wanted sex offenders to call 302-672-5306. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com, or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword “DSP.”
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Presented by the Director of Public Information Sergeant Richard D. Bratz
Released: 100617 1751
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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 the Director of Public Information, Sgt. Richard D. Bratz
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Released: 100617 1701
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Milton – The Delaware State Police are conducting an investigation into a domestic homicide north of Milton.
The incident occurred around 10:23 p.m. Thursday October 5, 2017, after neighbors called 9-1-1 to report that male and female in the 13000 block of Sunland Drive were having a domestic. Troopers responded to the scene and learned that a 61-year-old male was armed with an unknown type firearm and his wife was in the house with him. Troopers established a perimeter around the house and began communicating with the male subject over the phone who then began to make threatening statements toward the first responders. As troopers were talking with the male subject, gunshots were heard inside the residence and communication was lost. Shortly after the gunshots, a 9-1-1 call was placed from within the house by a 60-year-old female stating both her and the male subject had been shot.
Entry was made into the house and troopers located the male and female in a bedroom, where the male subject was pronounced dead by Sussex County Paramedics. His name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The female was removed from the scene by EMS and transported to Beebe Healthcare before being airlifted to Christiana Medical Center where she is listed in critical condition.
This investigation is still in the early stages and homicide detectives are continuing to conduct interviews and collect evidence at the scene to determine the circumstances surrounding this incident. Additional information and investigative details will be disseminated as soon as it becomes available and the investigation progresses.
If anyone has any information in reference to this incident, they are asked to contact the Detective J. King at 302-698-8561. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at 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 Gary Fournier
Released: 100617 1125
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New Castle – Delaware State Police are currently on scene of a two vehicle crash involving a tractor trailer which occurred on US 13 northbound at the intersection with Saienni Blvd. Traffic is restricted to one lane in each direction on US 13.
Expect heavy delays in the area and please 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 Michael Austin
Released: 100617 1120
Delaware – On Saturday, October 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Delaware State Police and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its 14th opportunity in seven years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.
Last April, Americans turned in 366 tons (over 730,000 pounds) of prescription drugs at almost 5,200 sites operated by the DEA and more than 4,000 of its state and local law enforcement partners. Overall, in its 12 previous Take Back events, DEA and its partners have taken in over 7.1 million pounds—more than 3,500 tons—of pills.
This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash—both pose potential safety and health hazards.
The locations for planned disposal monitored by the Delaware State Police will be at the following (The DEA cannot accept liquids, needles or sharps, only pills or patches):
New Castle County
Kent County
Sussex County
For more information about the disposal of prescription drugs or about the October 28 Take Back Day event, go to the DEA Diversion website.
Smyrna – Delaware State Police Troop 9 will be holding a Community Café on Friday, October 13, 2017. The event will held from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at Pinnacle Rehab & Health Center located at 3034 South DuPont Boulevard, Smyrna. The Community Café will have Troop 9 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: 100617 0800
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