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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Laurel- The Delaware State Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 28-year-old Laurel man.

Troopers are looking for Donnell E. Davis, 2nd, 28, of Laurel who has not been seen since September 12, 2017 at approximately 11:00 p.m. in the Seaford area. Troopers are concerned for Davis’ well being as they have been unable to locate him.

Donnell Davis is described as being 5’08” tall, weighs approximately 150 lbs., and has black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing black jeans, black Nike sneakers, and a red sleeveless shirt over top of a dark hooded sweatshirt.

If anyone has any information in reference to Donnell Davis’ whereabouts, they are asked to contact Troop 5 at 302-337-1090. 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: 091617 1405

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Wilmington- A two-day multi-agency operation conducted early this week along the Maryland Avenue corridor, west of Wilmington, has resulted in the arrest of 69 individuals.

The initiative, which was a joint partnership comprised of the Delaware State Police, the New Castle County Police Department, the Wilmington Police Department, the Newport Police Department, and the Department of Probation and Parole, with the assistance of and the Department of Corrections and the Justice of the Police Courts, took place on Monday, September 11th, 2017 and Tuesday, September 12th, 2017. The operation targeted the Maryland Avenue corridor in response to numerous citizen complaints of prostitution and other quality of life crimes that have been occurring in the area.

During the two-day operation, 69 individuals were arrested and charged with 43 criminal or pedestrian offenses including prostitution, drug, and weapons charges. Some were also found to be wanted by various Delaware courts. The operation also seized 8 grams of powder cocaine, 1.9 grams of heroin. 5.7 grams of marijuana, .74 grams of crack cocaine, $2672.00 in suspected drug sale proceeds, a .22 caliber handgun, and a pellet gun.

Delaware State Police Superintendent Colonel Nathaniel McQueen, Jr., said “This operation is just another example of how the cooperation of multiple law enforcement agencies can go a long way in combating crime which will only increase the quality of life for the communities we serve. These results would not have been achieved without the cooperation of numerous agencies including the New Castle County Police, Wilmington Police, Newport Police, Department of Corrections and the Justice of the Peace Courts.”

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

Released: 091617 0725

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Felton – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate a fatal motor vehicle crash which claimed the life of a Harrington woman yesterday afternoon.

The investigation thus far has determined that the crash occurred on Friday, September 15, 2017 at approximately 2:53 p.m., as Jerome Parker, 50, of Milton, DE, was operating a 1986 International dump truck and was traveling in an eastbound direction on Carpenter Bridge Road (SR35) approaching the intersection of Canterbury Road (SR15). Parker failed to stop at the posted stop sign at Canterbury Road and entered the intersection. The front of the dump truck then struck the left side of a 2008 Kia Spectra, which was traveling in a northbound direction on Canterbury Road through the intersection of Carpenter Bridge Road, and which was being operated by Michele Handy, 62, of Harrington. Handy’s vehicle became entangled under the dump truck and was pushed in an easterly direction and into the front of a 2011 Dodge Ram, which was stopped on westbound Carpenter Bridge Road, and which was being operated by a 35-year-old Harrington man. The Kia and the Dodge were both forced off of the north edge of Carpenter Bridge Road and into a small ditch where all three vehicles came to rest.

Michele Handy was properly restrained at the time of the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Jerome Parker and the operator of the Dodge Ram were both properly restrained at the time of the crash and were not injured. Neither alcohol nor drug use appear to be factors in the crash.

The intersection of Carpenter Bridge Road and Canterbury Road was closed for approximately 4 hours as the crash was investigated and cleared.

This crash remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police.

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: 091617 0640

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Selbyville – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing their investigation into a serious motor vehicle crash which occurred yesterday afternoon in Selbyville.

The investigation thus far has determined that the crash occurred at approximately 1:05 p.m. on Friday, September 15, 2017, as Norma J. Parks, 81, of Bishopville, MD, was operating a 2016 Ford Expedition and was traveling in an eastbound direction out of the Goose Creek Convenience Store parking lot, located at 9 S. DuPont Boulevard (US113). Parks was intending on crossing the southbound lanes of the highway and enter into the median crossover for Church Street. As Parks exited the parking lot and entered the roadway, she drove directly into the path of a 2012 Harley Davidson motorcycle, which was traveling in the left hand lane of southbound S. DuPont Boulevard, and which was being operated by a 44-year-old Newark man. The motorcycle, which also had a 58-year-old Newark woman as a passenger, struck the left front of the Ford, causing both occupants to be ejected. They then tumbled several times before coming to rest in the grass median. Norma Parks was able to bring her vehicle to a controlled stop at the scene.

The male operator of the Harley Davidson was treated at the scene by Sussex County Paramedics before being flown by Delaware State Police Aviation (Trooper 2) to the Christiana Hospital, where he was admitted with serious injuries. It is believed that he was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, although it was not one approved by the D.O.T.

The female passenger on the motorcycle was also treated at the scene by Sussex County Paramedics, before being flown by LifeNet helicopter to the Christiana Hospital, where she was admitted with serious injuries. It is also believed that she was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

Norma Parks, who was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash, was not injured.

Neither alcohol use nor speed are being considered as factors in this crash which remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police. Charges are expected to be filed.

The southbound lanes of DuPont Boulevard were closed and travel was restricted northbound for approximately 3 hours as the crash was investigated and cleared.

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

Released: 091617 0600

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