Middletown – Cedar Lane. Rd. is closed just north of Marl Pit as a result of a traffic crash involving a utility pole.

Utility crews continue to work to in the area and as of 3:00 p.m. they estimated that the closure would be in effect for approximately 2 more hours.

School buses that utilize Cedar Lane Rd. have been detoured so drop-off times may be delayed.

Expect delays in the area and seek alternate routes of travel.

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 Michael Austin

Released: 10132017 1537

New Castle – Delaware State Police are investigating a crash involving a loaded school bus which sent eight elementary school children to the hospital.

The crash occurred at approximately 8:06 a.m. on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at the intersection of New Castle Avenue (DE Rt. 9) and Memorial Drive, when a 2008 Porsche Cayenne operated by Michael McHugh, 51, of Ocean City New Jersey attempted to turn left from New Castle Ave. northbound on to Memorial Drive westbound. McHugh turned directly into the path of a 2017 Freightliner school bus, operated by a 24 year old New Castle man, which was travelling southbound on New Castle Ave., proceeding through the intersection with Memorial Dr., with the right of way. The front end of the Porsche struck the front end of the school bus with both vehicles becoming disabled in the southbound lanes of New Castle Ave. New Castle Ave. southbound lanes were shut down for approximately two hours.

The school bus was transporting 17 elementary school students to New Castle Elementary School of the Colonial School District. As a result of the crash, 8 of those students were transported to A.I DuPont Hospital For Children, where they were all treated for minor injuries and released.

McHugh was transported to Christiana Hospital where he was also treated for minor injuries.

McHugh was cited for Vehicle Turning Left Must Yield To Oncoming Traffic and having Expired Tags.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 101217 1329

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New Castle- Delaware State Police are currently on scene of a motor vehicle crash involving a school bus which occurred at approximately 8:20 a.m. on Thursday October 12, 2017, at the intersection of New Castle Ave. (DE 9) and Memorial Dr., New Castle.

Minor injuries have been reported and the southbound lanes of New Castle Ave. are closed at this time.

Further updates will be released as information becomes 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 Michael Austin

Released: 101217 0900

Frankford – The Delaware State Police are investigating a crash south of Frankford that involved an overturned propane truck.

The incident occurred around 11:09 a.m. Wednesday October 11, 2017 as a 37-year-old Georgetown man was operating a 1994 Chevrolet Kodiak propane truck (Pep Up Inc.) southbound on Pepper Road just south of Lazy Lagoon Road.  For undetermined reasons, the operator drifted off the west side of the road and began to overturn coming to a stop in a yard of a private residence.  A small portion of the propane began to leak before another employee that was close by was able to seal the leak.

The 37-year-old operator was able to free himself from the wreckage and was transported to Peninsula Regional Medical Center by EMS where he was treated and released with non-life-threatening injuries.

Delaware Department of Natural Resources (DNREC) also responded to the scene to assist with cleanup of the spill.

State Troopers are continuing their investigation into this incident and no charges have been filed at this time.  Pepper Road south of Lazy Lagoon Road was closed for approximately three hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

Click to view original release: **Traffic Advisory** Troopers Investigating Overturned Propane Truck, Frankford

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Released: 101117 1925

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Harrington – State Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect who fraudulently used a victim’s credit card.

The suspect depicted in the surveillance photos used a victim’s credit card number at a hotel in Harrington as well as other stores throughout the Harrington area and Sussex County to make purchases totaling more than $500.00.  The victim was made aware of these fraudulent charges after his credit card company saw the unusual activity and made contact with him over the phone.

If anyone has any information in reference to the identity of this individual, they are asked to contact Corporal K. Schrader at 302-698-8465.  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 Gary Fournier

Released: 101117 1920

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Dover – The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Major Crimes Unit is investigating a shooting that occurred in the Capitol Park Development earlier this morning.

Preliminary information suggests the incident occurred around 10:00 a.m. Wednesday October 11, 2017 in the area of the 100 block of Presidents Drive where a 29-year-old male from Dover was shot by an unknown suspect(s) while standing next to a parked vehicle.  The victim, who was shot multiple times, was transported from the scene by EMS and transported to an area hospital where he is currently admitted in serious condition.

Detectives are continuing to conduct interviews and collect evidence 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 Detective M. Weinstein at 302-698-8443.  Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.

Click to view original release: State Police Investigating Shooting in Capitol Park

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Released: 101117 1830

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*TRAFFIC ADVISORY* Troopers Investigating Crash Which Has Route 1 Closed Between Smyrna & Middletown

–*TRAFFIC ADVISORY UPDATE* Troopers Investigating Crash Which Has Route 1 Closed Between Smyrna & Middletown

Townsend – State Route 1 remains closed in both directions between Exit 119 (North Smyrna) and DE 299 (Middletown/Odessa) as the Delaware Department of Natural Resources (DNREC), Emergency Prevention and Response Team continues it’s containment and clean-up operation.

The incident began at approximately 8:20 a.m., on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 as a 2000 Chevrolet Express van, which was towing a loaded car dolly was travelling State Route 1 northbound in the area of New Discovery Rd., Townsend. The Chevrolet’s right rear tire sustained a blow-out which caused the operator, Musikami F. Bishogo, 55 of Dover, DE to lose control. The Chevrolet then crossed the grassy center median and entered into the State Route 1 southbound lanes and into the path of a 2013 Volvo tractor trailer tanker, which contained approximately 8500 gallons of unleaded gasoline. As the operator of the tractor trailer attempted to avoid the Chevrolet, the vehicle jack-knifed and overturned, eventually coming to rest off the right (west) side of the roadway, with the tanker partially down a grass embankment.

As a result of the crash the tanker sustained damage which caused the release of an unknown quantity of its contents. Also as a result of the crash the tractor trailer operator, a 56 year old Vineland, New Jersey man, sustained serious injuries for which he was airlifted to Christiana Hospital by Delaware State Police helicopter Trooper 4.

Bishogo was cited for Operating an Unsafe Motor Vehicle, Operation of an Unregistered Motor Vehicle and Failure to Have Insurance Identification In Possession.

There will be no further updates regarding the crash investigation.

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 Michael Austin

Released: 101117 1620

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Frankford – The Delaware State Police are currently on the scene of a crash south of Frankford that involves an overturned propane truck.

The incident occurred around 11:09 a.m. Wednesday October 11, 2017 just south of Lazy Lagoon Road on Pepper Road.  Injuries have been reported in the crash, however, the exact number and extent of the injuries is unknown at this time.

Pepper Road south of Lazy Lagoon Road is currently closed.  Commuters should expect delays in the area and find alternate routes of travel.

Further details will be released upon the conclusion of the investigation.

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 Gary Fournier

Released: 101117 1135

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Dover – The Delaware State Police are currently on the scene of a shooting in the Capitol Park Development south of Dover.

Preliminary information suggests the incident occurred around 10:00 a.m. Wednesday October 11, 2017 in the area of the 100 block of Presidents Drive where a male victim was shot by an unknown suspect(s).  The victim was transported from the scene by EMS and transported to an area hospital where he is currently being treated.

This investigation is still in the early stages and 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 Major Crimes Unit at 302-679-4454.  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 Gary Fournier

Released: 101117 1120

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*TRAFFIC ADVISORY* Troopers Investigating Crash Which Has Route 1 Closed Between Smyrna & Middletown

Townsend – Delaware State Police continue to investigate a crash on State Route 1 southbound in the area of New Discovery Rd. involving a jack-knifed tractor trail. SR 1 southbound remains closed at DE 299 (Middletown/Odessa) and northbound is closed at Exit 119 (Smyrna).

As a result of the crash the operator of the tractor trailer was flown to the  Christiana Hospital by Delaware State Police helicopter Trooper 4 with serious injuries.

Road closures of up to 12 hours are possible.

Further information will be released as it becomes available.

For further information on the road closure go to www.deldot.gov

Released by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 101117 1113