Pike Creek – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit has identified the 74-year-old woman who was killed in the two vehicle crash on DE Rt. 7 at New Linden Hill Road yesterday morning, September 26, 2017, as Kathleen P. Yearick.

This crash remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police. Investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash to contact Master Corporal Joseph Aube at 302-365-8483. 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 Jeffrey R. Hale

Released: 092717 0755

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New Castle – Delaware State Police are currently investigating the armed robbery of a female which occurred in the parking lot of an area Walmart.

The investigation thus far has determined that the incident occurred at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Monday, September 25, 2017, as a female customer of the Walmart, located at 117 Wilton Boulevard, New Castle, was entering the driver’s seat of her car which was parked in the lot. It was at this time that a male suspect approached the victim’s car and prevented her from closing the driver’s side door. He then displayed a handgun and demanded money from her. The suspect then inappropriately touched the female before removing an undisclosed amount of money from her wallet as well as her cell phone. He then fled on foot in an unknown direction. The victim was not injured.

The suspect was described as a black male approximately 25 years of age. He was 5’06” tall and was last seen wearing a red hooded sweatshirt and black jeans. There is no further physical or clothing description available.

No video surveillance photos are available at this time.

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 or via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Jeffrey R. Hale

Released: 092617 1810

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Millville – Delaware State Police Troop 4 along with Senator Hocker will be holding a Community Café on Friday, September 29, 2017. The event will be from 8:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at the Millville Town Hall located at 36404 Club House Road, Millville, DE 19967.  The Community Café will have Troop 4 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 the Director of Public Information Sergeant Richard D. Bratz

Released: 092617 1601

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**As of Wednesday September 27, 2017, the subject has been identified.  Thank you all for your assistance.**

Dagsboro – State Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a burglary suspect that broke into a local residence.

This incident occurred on Monday September 25, 2017 around 10:15 a.m. when the female suspect, depicted in the attached surveillance photo, unlawfully entered a residence located in the 28000 block of Race Car Drive and removed an electronic device and personal items belonging to the homeowner.

If anyone has any information in reference to the identity of this individual, they are asked to contact Detective A. Bluto at 302-752-3864. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Released: 092617 1430

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Bridgeville – The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit are releasing the name of the suspect killed in Sunday nights home invasion in Coverdale as Larry T. Hobbs, 20, of Laurel, Delaware.

The incident occurred around 11:54 p.m. Sunday September 24, 2017 when a 9-1-1 call was placed from the 11000 block of Iris Field Lane advising that a subject had been shot inside the residence.  Troopers arrived at the home and located an unresponsive adult male near the kitchen area with a gunshot wound to the upper torso.  The suspect, Larry T. Hobbs was pronounced dead at the scene by Sussex County Paramedics and was later removed by the Delaware Division of Forensic Science to conduct an autopsy to determine the exact cause and manner of death.

Preliminary investigation revealed an adult male resident was alone inside the house when Hobbs and another suspect broke in.  A struggle ensued the suspects and a single round was fired from a handgun that one of the suspects possessed, striking the Hobbs in the upper torso.  The second suspect fled the scene in an unknown direction.  The male resident was uninjured in the incident.

The second suspect that fled the scene was described as a male wearing all dark clothing and a mask over his face.  No further information or description available.

Homicide Detectives are continuing their investigation by conducting interviews and collecting 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 M. Csapo at 302-698-8427. 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.”

Click to view original release: Suspect Shot in Apparent Home Invasion

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

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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Released: 092617 1045

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Pike Creek – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate a fatal motor vehicle crash which has claimed the life of a 74-year-old Wilmington woman.

The investigation thus far has determined that the crash occurred this morning, Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at approximately 3:22 a.m., as a 74-year-old Wilmington woman was operating a 2002 Toyota Corolla and was traveling in an eastbound direction on New Linden Hill Road, entering the intersection with DE Rt. 7 (Limestone Road). As the Corolla entered into the southbound lanes of Rt. 7, its left side was struck by the right front of a 1995 Freightliner tractor-trailer which was being operated by a 58-year-old Pennsylvania man, and which was traveling in the right hand lane of southbound DE Rt. 7. After the impact, both vehicles traveled in a southerly direction with the Toyota coming to rest on the southbound shoulder and right hand lane, just south of the intersection. The tractor-trailer traveled for a short distance over a concrete median before returning to the southbound lanes where it then overturned, spilling its load of chicken feed.

The 74-year-old operator of the Toyota, who was properly restrained at the time of the crash, was declared dead at the scene. Her name is being withheld pending the notification of her next of kin. It is unknown if impairment on the part of the victim was a factor in the crash.

The male operator of the tractor-trailer, who was also properly restrained at the time of the crash, was treated at the scene by New Castle County Paramedics. He was then transported to the Christiana Hospital where he was treated for his non-life threatening injuries. Impairment on the part of the tractor-trailer driver is not being considered as a factor in the crash.

This crash remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit. It is not known at this time which vehicle had the right of way at the intersection, and investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash to contact Master Corporal Joseph Aube at 302-365-8483. 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 1-800 VICTIM-1. (1800 842-8461).  You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@delaware.gov .

The southbound lanes of DE Rt. 7 were closed for approximately 6 hours as the crash was investigated and cleared.

Click on link to view original traffic advisory.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Jeffrey R. Hale

Released: 092617 0955

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Pike Creek – Delaware State Police are currently investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash which occurred this morning.

The initial investigation has determined that the crash occurred at approximately 3:22 a.m. this morning, Tuesday, September 26, 2017, on southbound DE Rt. 7 (Limestone Road) at New Linden Hill Road, and involves a passenger car and a dump truck carrying a load of chicken feed which has overturned. As a result of the crash, one subject has been declared dead at the scene and a second subject has been transported to the Christiana Hospital with unknown injuries.

The intersection of DE Rt. 7 at New Linden Hill Road has been closed to traffic at this time and commuters should find alternate routes of travel.

The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is enroute to the scene and will assume the investigation. More details will be released at the conclusion of the investigation.

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

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Jeffrey R. Hale

Released: 092617 1625

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Harrington – At approximately 3:12 p.m. a 36-year-old male was taken into custody upon exiting the residence.  He is currently being transported to an area hospital for evaluation.

There will be no further updates to this incident.  Any further questions may be directed to Chief Norman Barlow of the Harrington Police Department at 302-398-4495, ext. 11.

**Update #1** Police Agencies on the Scene of a Barricaded Subject, Harrington

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Released: 092517 1530

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Harrington – Allied police agencies continue to operate on Dickerson Street. The subject continues to remain barricaded inside the residence.

The Delaware State Police Special Operations Response Team and Conflict Management Teams are attempting to make contact with the male subject and are continuing to attempt to persuade him to surrender.

Residents in the area remain evacuated and roadways remain closed.

Additional updates will be provided as information becomes available.

Please Click To View Original Release: Police Agencies on the Scene of a Barricaded Subject, Harrington

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Released: 092517 1500

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Harrington – The Harrington Police Department with the assistance of the Delaware State Police are currently operating in the unit block of Dickerson Street for a report of a possible suicidal subject located in a residence.

The incident began at approximately 12:09 p.m. when the Harrington Police Department received a call for a possible suicidal male located inside a residence in the unit block of Dickerson Street.

Officers and troopers continue to assess the situation with no further details available at this time.

Several residences in the area of the incident have been evacuated as a precaution. Several roads in the area have been closed and motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes of travel.

This is a preliminary release of information with additional updates as information is received.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Released: 092517 1345

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