Smyrna- The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate a two vehicle crash which claimed the life of a Smyrna woman this morning.

The initial investigation has determined that the crash occurred at approximately 6:06 a.m. this morning, Tuesday, September 19, 2017, as Michael S. Henry, 60, of Smyrna, was operating a 2013 Blue Bird School Bus, and was attempting to make a right hand turn from eastbound Black Diamond Road onto southbound US13 (DuPont Parkway), just north of Smyrna. As Henry proceeded to make the turn, he drove directly into the path of a 2008 Kia Spectra, which was traveling in the left hand lane of southbound US13, and which was being operated by a 45-year-old Smyrna woman. The right side of the Kia then struck the left side of the bus. After the impact, both vehicles traveled in a southeasterly direction for a short distance and came to rest next to each other in the grass median.

The female operator of the Kia, who was not properly restrained at the time of the crash, was treated at the scene by New Castle County Paramedics. She was then flown by Delaware State Police Aviation (Trooper 4) to the Christiana Hospital, where she was subsequently pronounced dead. The victim’s name is being withheld pending the notification of her next of kin.

Michael Henry was properly restrained at the time of the crash and was not injured. He was the sole occupant of the school bus which belongs to the McCain Bus Service.

Impairment on the part of either operator is not believed to be a factor in this crash.

Traffic on southbound US13 was restricted to the right hand shoulder for approximately 3 hours as the crash was investigated and cleared.

This crash remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police. No charges have been filed at this time.

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 Jeffrey R. Hale

Released: 091917 1645

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South Dover – The Delaware State Police are releasing surveillance photos of the suspect and vehicle involved in the robbery of a south Dover store that occurred in early September.

The incident occurred at approximately 5:49 p.m., Monday September 4, 2017, as a male subject entered the Dollar General, located at 250 Gateway South Boulevard. The male approached the counter where he asked for a pack of cigarettes and paid for the purchase.  As the cash register was open, the suspect reached over the counter and began pulling money from the till.  The employee tried to stop the suspect, but he grabbed her arm and then removed an undisclosed amount of cash with his other hand before fleeing out of the store in an unknown direction.  The clerk was not injured.

The suspect was described as white male, 5’05”-5’08” tall, short black hair with a goatee.  He was last seen wearing black shorts, white T-shirt, black baseball hat, and black sunglasses.  Possibly operating a small dark colored SUV (See surveillance photos).  No weapon was displayed.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact Detective T. Ford at 302-698-8569. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.

Click to View Original Release: Detectives Investigating Robbery of South Dover Dollar General

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Released: 091917 1530

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Smyrna – Delaware State Police are currently investigating a serious two vehicle crash which occurred this morning north of Smyrna.

The initial investigation has determined that the crash occurred at approximately 6:06 a.m. this morning, Tuesday, September 19, 2017, on southbound DuPont Parkway (US13) at Black Diamond Road, and involves a passenger car and a school bus. One subject has sustained serious injuries as a result of the crash and has been transported to the Christiana Hospital.

The southbound lanes of US13 have been closed at Black Diamond Road and commuters are asked to find alternate routes of travel.

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

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

Released: 091917 0707

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Newark- Delaware State Police are currently investigating the armed robbery of a Newark area gas station that occurred this morning.

The initial investigation has determined that the incident occurred at approximately 7:48 a.m. this morning, Monday, September 18, 2017, as a male suspect entered the Exxon located at 263 E. Chestnut Hill Road. The suspect then displayed an unknown make and model hand gun and confronted a male clerk who was standing behind the sales counter. He then demanded money from the cash register. The clerk complied with the suspect’s demands and turned over an undisclosed amount of money to him. The suspect then removed a pair of boxes containing a variety of cigarette cartons and exited the store. He was last observed entering into an unknown make and model vehicle which then fled in an unknown direction. The clerk was not injured.

The suspect was described as a white male 32-35 years of age. He was 5’08”-5’09” tall, weighed approximately 230 lbs., and was last seen wearing a gray checkered hooded sweatshirt over a white t-shirt, black shorts, white shoes, and had a mask covering a portion of his face.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact the Robbery Unit at Troop 2, Glasgow, at 302-365-8566. 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.

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

 Released: 091817 1315

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Millsboro – The Delaware State Police are continuing to investigate a fatal crash north of Millsboro that took the life of an 8-month-old child.

The incident occurred around 11:38 a.m. Wednesday September 13, 2017 as a 40-year-old Laurel man was operating a 2006 Kia Optima westbound on Betts Pond Road approaching a moderate right curve at the intersection of Delaware Avenue. A 54-year-old Dagsboro man was operating a 2004 Mack CV7 Dump Truck loaded with concrete sand eastbound on Betts Pond Road approaching the same curve.  Due to apparent excessive speed and the wet roadway the Kia failed to negotiate the curve and crossed into the eastbound travel lane directly in front of the dump truck. The operator of the truck attempted to steer right, but was unable to avoid the Kia and struck it head-on.

Elicha Saint Fleur, 8-months-old, was improperly secured in a forward facing car seat in the right rear seat and was initially transported by EMS to Beebe Healthcare in Lewes.  She was later transferred to A.I. DuPont Hospital where she died as a result of her injuries on Sunday September 17, 2017.

The 40-year-old operator of the Kia was properly restrained and transported by EMS to Beebe Healthcare where he was treated and released with non-life-threatening injuries.

The 54-year-old dump truck driver was uninjured.

The Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing their investigation into this incident.  No charges have been filed at this time.  Alcohol and drugs are not a factor in this crash.  Betts Pond Road eastbound and westbound at Delaware Avenue were closed for approximately four hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

**Update** State Police Investigating Serious Crash North of Millsboro

**Traffic Advisory** State Police Investigating Serious Crash North of Millsboro

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Released: 091817 1050

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Newark – The Delaware State Police continue to investigate a two vehicle crash in which two people were injured that occurred yesterday evening on I-95 in Newark.

The investigation thus far has determined that the crash happened at approximately 6:49 p.m. yesterday, Saturday, September 16, 2017, as Beth R. Brooks, 46, of Aston, PA, was operating a 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix and was traveling in a northbound direction in the left-center lane of I-95 in the area of the Welcome Center. For an unknown reason, Brooks swerved her vehicle to the right and left the roadway, striking a metal guard rail. The Pontiac then re-entered the roadway and crossed two lanes of traffic before striking a 2016 Honda Civic which was traveling northbound on I-95 in the center lane, and which was being operated by a 33-year-old Bear, DE man. Both vehicles came to rest in the roadway.

Beth Brooks was treated at the scene by New Castle County Paramedics. She was then transported by EMS to the Christiana Hospital where she was treated for her minor injuries. Brooks was subsequently arrested by troopers and charged with Vehicular Assault 2nd Degree, DUI, Aggressive Driving, and several other traffic offenses. She was arraigned at JP Court 11 and committed to the Delores Baylor Correctional Institution in default of $2000.00 secured bail. A mug-shot photo of Brooks is not available at this time.

The male operator of the Honda was not injured. A 28-year-old female passenger and a 10 day old infant passenger in the Honda were treated at the scene by Paramedics before being transported by EMS to the A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children with minor injuries.

The northbound lanes of I-95 at the Welcome Center were partially restricted for approximately 1.5 hours as the crash was investigated and cleared.

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

Released: 091717 1730

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Dover, DE- The Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit (S.O.A.R) is currently looking for the following wanted sex offender after he either failed to register or re-register his current address.  If anyone knows the location of this subject, they are asked 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.

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

Released: 091717 1655

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Dover– The following are not wanted. This is a Homeless Sex Offender Public Notifications. If you have information that 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 Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Jeffrey R. Hale

Released: 091717 1650

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The Delaware State Police is providing access to this free website which makes crime information available to the public. The mapping service allows residents to analyze interactive maps of recent crime activity near neighborhoods, workplaces, schools and places of interest.

Be Informed
Engaging the communities we serve is necessary to crime prevention. Crime mapping is one tool that serves that purpose and is an example of DSP’s effort to leverage technology to improve services to better inform the public. Like a virtual neighborhood, it is an opportunity to lend a hand for families who want to see what is going on in their community. It helps to reduce misinformation when people have real time data and facts. Mapping data can also act as a deterrent to crime and serve as a safety measure in community policing to allow people the opportunity to be more engaged, aware and cautious.

People who know of crime in an area is an effective tool in fostering safe communities. Subscribe to email alerts will provide you with the ability to quickly understand the activity in your neighborhood and take precautionary steps. For example being alerted to the latest burglary or theft from a vehicle on Crimemapping.com may prompt you to be more observant and cautious about locking doors and securing all of your property.

As of September 13, 2017, the Delaware State Police saw 10,003 total site interactions since January 2017. Put another way, people are informed about crime for our agency via CrimeMapping.com, on average, 39 times per day. There are currently 130 active alerts setup for Delaware State Police, 94% of users came directly from the  Delaware State Police Official Website.

Our goals are to keep the public informed of crimes that may affect them and to allow the community to assist in the crime reduction process for a safer Delaware.

This brief YouTube video has been very popular: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XSurKJGpt0

This is a one page flyer for CrimeMapping.com: http://www.tritech.com/downloads/CrimeMapping_1_4_17.pdf

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Presented by the Director of Public Information Sergeant Richard D. Bratz

Released: 091717 1031

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Newark – The Delaware State Police are currently investigating a two vehicle crash which has blocked three lanes of I-95 in Newark.

The initial investigation has determined that the crash occurred at approximately 6:49 p.m. this evening on I-95 northbound in the area of the turnpike service area and involves two vehicles. Injuries have been reported in the crash, however, the amount of injured subjects and the extent of their injuries in unknown at this time.

As a result of the crash three lanes of I-95 northbound have been closed and commuters should expect delays in the area. Alternate routes of travel are suggested.

The investigation into this crash is in its early stages. More information will be released at the conclusion of the investigation.

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

Released: 091617 1920

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