Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

New Castle – State Police are requesting assistance in locating Karel Blalock, 20 of Newark, who is wanted for Escape 3rd, Resisting Arrest, and Theft.  He is also wanted out of New Castle County Superior Court for violation of probation and has an active warrant out of Newark Police Department for Robbery 1st.

If anyone has any information in reference to Karel Blalock’s whereabouts, they are asked to contact Detective P. Lawler at 302-365-8417. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.

Released: 090217 0800

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Newark – State Police are requesting assistance in locating Daniel D. Haye, 21 of Wilmington, who is wanted for Receiving Stolen Property, Conspiracy 2nd, Resisting Arrest, and other traffic related charges.  He is also wanted out of New Castle County courts for capiases.  Haye is wanted in connection with operating a stolen vehicle and then fleeing after crashing on Ogletown Stanton Road back on August 24, 2017.

If anyone has any information in reference to Daniel Haye’s whereabouts, they are asked to contact Detective P. Lawler at 302-365-8417. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.

Released: 090217 0745

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

New Castle – Delaware State Police are currently investigating the armed robbery of a New Castle area grocery store that occurred early Friday evening.

The investigation thus far has determined that the incident happened on Friday September 1, 2017 at approximately 8:40 p.m., as two male suspects entered the La Tlaxquenita located at 218 New Castle Avenue.  One of the suspects then approached a male employee who was standing behind the sales counter and pointed a handgun at him while demanding money from the register.  The second suspect stood by the front door armed with a handgun and ushered two female patrons to the middle of the store.  The employee provided the suspect with an undisclosed amount of money from the cash register before the two exited the business and fled in an unknown direction.  There were no injuries reported.

The first suspect was described as a black male, 30-40 years of age, 6’00”-6’02” tall, weighed 180-190 lbs.  He was last seen wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt and dark colored pants (no further physical or clothing description available).  Armed with an unknown type handgun.

The second suspect was described as a black male, 18-20 years of age, 5’08”-5’10” tall, weighed 175-180 lbs.  He was last seen wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt and dark colored pants (no further physical or clothing description available).  Armed with an unknown type handgun.

No surveillance photos available.

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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Released: 090217 0725

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

Newark – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit has identified the 51-year-old female pedestrian who was struck and killed on DE Rt. 2 in the area of Darwin Drive yesterday morning, as Barbara Fels, 51, of Newark.

This crash remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police.

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Released: 090117 1500

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

Wilmington – The Delaware State Police are currently investigating a personal injury crash involving a vehicle and a light pole which has forced the partial closure of Kirkwood Highway.

The initial investigation has determined that the crash occurred at approximately 11:25 a.m. on westbound DE Rt. 2 (Kirkwood Highway) at Albertson Drive, and involves a vehicle which struck and knocked over a light pole. Injuries have been reported in the crash, however, the nature and extent of those injuries is unknown at this time.

As a result of the crash, the westbound lanes of DE Rt. 2 have been closed to traffic at Albertson Boulevard. Commuters are asked to find alternate routes of travel.

The investigation into this crash is in its early stages. Further details will be released upon the conclusion of the investigation.

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Released: 090117 1200

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Dover – The Delaware State Police Criminal Investigations Unit is currently investigating an incident at Alder Park Apartments in which two people were assaulted and shots were fired.

The incident occurred around 1:25 a.m. Friday September 1, 2017 when troopers responded to 51 Webbs Lane, “K” building for a report of shots fired.  As troopers and officers from Dover Police Department arrived on scene, multiple people and vehicles were observed fleeing from the area.  Through the investigation it was determined that there was a party taking place in one of the apartments when an argument ensued between two unknown males in the living room.  A 20-year-old female attempted to break up the argument when one of the male suspects struck her in the forehead with a handgun.  The same suspect also struck a 20-year-old male on his forehead.  At some point, the suspect discharged the firearm inside the apartment.

Both victims were transported to Bayhealth Kent General Hospital where they were treated and released with non-life-threatening injuries.

No other injuries were reported.

The suspect is described as a black male, 5’06”-5’07” tall, 200-210 pounds, with a beard, wearing a white t-shirt and khaki pants (No further physical or clothing description).   Armed with an unknown type handgun.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident, they are asked to contact Detective D. Saucier at 302-698-8438. 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.

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: 090117 0700

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Hartly – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash south of Hartly.

The incident occurred around 8:05 p.m. Thursday August 31, 2017 as Ervin D. Miller, 55 of Hartly, was operating a horse drawn carriage westbound on Halltown Road (SR8) attempting to make a left turn into Royal Farms at the intersection with Hartly Road (SR44).  An unknown make and model vehicle was traveling eastbound on SR8 and collided with the carriage, ejecting both Miller and his 55-year-old wife into the roadway.  The vehicle then continued eastbound on SR8 and possibly turned northbound on Pearsons Corner Road.

Ervin Miller was transported by EMS to Bayhealth Kent General Hospital (KGH) where he was later pronounced dead.  His wife was also transported to KGH and is currently admitted in critical condition.

The fleeing vehicle was only described at a dark colored older style passenger car that may have sustained considerable damage to the front bumper, hood, and window.

The horse detached itself from the carriage and ran from the scene, later to be located back at the residence of the victims.  It is unknown if it sustained any injuries.

SR8 in the area of the crash was closed for three and a half hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

The Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing their investigation into this incident.  If anyone has any information in reference to this crash or the hit and run vehicle, they are asked to contact Detective W. Killen at 302-698-8451. 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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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: 090117 0635

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Hartly – The Delaware State Police are currently on the scene of a serious crash south of Hartly.

The incident occurred around 8:05 p.m. Thursday August 31, 2017 at the intersection of Halltown Road (SR8) and Hartly Road (SR44) and involved a car and a horse and buggy.  Injuries have been reported in the crash, however, the exact number and extent of the injuries is unknown at this time.

SR8 eastbound and westbound are currently closed in the area.  Commuters should expect delays in the area and find alternate routes of travel.

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

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Released: 083117 2105

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

Newark (19713) – Delaware State Police is currently investigating the armed robbery of a Newark area Exxon which occurred yesterday afternoon.

The initial investigation has determined that the incident happened on Wednesday, August 30, 2017, at approximately 3:39 p.m., as a male suspect entered the Exxon located at 4600 Ogletown Road. The suspect approached the sales counter where he then brandished a knife and demanded money from the cash register. The male clerk, who was standing behind the counter, complied with the suspect’s demands and turned over an undisclosed amount of money to him. The suspect then exited the business and was last seen running toward Harmony Road. The clerk was not injured.

The suspect was described as a white male 25-30 years of age. He was 6’00” tall, weighed approximately 200 lbs., and was last seen wearing a green shirt and a green baseball cap. There is not further physical or clothing description available.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact the Robbery Unit at 302-365-8566. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com.

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Released: 083117 1453

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

Newark – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is currently investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian which occurred early this morning east of Newark.

The initial investigation has determined that the crash happened this morning, Thursday, August 31, 2017, at approximately 2:20 a.m., as a 51-year-old female pedestrian was attempting to cross the westbound lanes of DE Rt. 2 (Capitol Trail) in the area of Darwin Drive, walking in a southbound direction. As the pedestrian entered the right hand lane of Rt. 2, she stepped directly into the path of a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta, which was being operated by a 33-year-old Wilmington man. The operator of the Jetta swerved to the right in an attempt to avoid the collision, however, he was unsuccessful. The front left of the Volkswagen then struck the pedestrian vaulting her onto the hood and into the windshield. The victim then came to rest in the right hand lane of the roadway. The operator of the Volkswagen was able to bring his vehicle to a controlled stop on the right hand shoulder.

The female pedestrian, who was wearing dark clothing, not carrying a flashlight, and not utilizing a marked cross walk, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her name is being withheld pending the notification of her next of kin. Alcohol use on the part of the victim is being considered as a factor in this crash.

The operator of the Volkswagen was not injured.  Impairment on his part is not being considered as a factor in this crash.

This crash remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police. No charges are expected.

Released: 083117 0840

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