Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Camden – The Delaware State Police are continuing their investigation into a multi-vehicle crash south of Camden.

The incident occurred around 9:44 a.m. Wednesday August 2, 2017 as Calvin L. Anderson, 66 of Gales Ferry, Connecticut, was operating a 2003 Freightliner Century ST, pulling a trailer, northbound in the right lane of South DuPont Highway (US13) approaching Thomas Harmon Drive (Camden Walmart Entrance).  Anderson failed to see the traffic in front of him stopping at a red light when he collided with the back of a trailer being pulled by a 1997 Dodge Ram pickup truck.  This, in turn, caused the Dodge to move forward and strike the rear of a 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350.  The tractor trailer then swerved into the left lane and struck the rear of a 2008 Ford Escape and then redirected back to the right lane where it struck the trailer and pick up truck again before coming to a stop and bursting into flames.

Calvin Anderson was uninjured in the collision and was cited for Inattentive Driving.

The 29-year-old operator of the Dodge pickup from Milford was transported to Bayhealth Kent General Hospital (KGH) by EMS where he was treated and released with non-life-threatening injuries.

The 50-year-old female operator of the Ford Escape from Felton and her two passengers were taken to KGH by ambulance and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

The 71-year-old female operator of the Mercedes-Benz was also taken to KGH and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Currently, US13 northbound lanes are open.  Southbound US13 has the right lane closed and is expected to remain closed for several more hours while the traffic lights are replaced. Commuters should expect delays in the area and find alternate routes of travel.

**Please follow DelDOT on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/delawaredot/ or online at www.deldot.gov to get live updates of the road opening.**

Original Release – **Traffic Advisory** Troopers Investigating Crash South of Camden

Released: 080217 1930

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Presented by Public Information Officer Master Corporal Jeffrey R. Hale

Wilmington (19810) – The Delaware State Police are currently investigating the armed robbery of a North Wilmington area Starbucks which occurred yesterday evening.

The initial investigation has determined that the incident happened at approximately 8:28 p.m. on Tuesday, August 1, 2017, as two male suspects entered the Starbucks, located at 1737 Marsh Road. The suspects approached the sales counter where they both  brandished an unknown make and model handgun and confronted two female employees. They then demanded and received and undisclosed amount of money from the cash registers before exiting the business and fleeing in an unknown direction. There were no injuries.

The suspects were both described as black males. One was last seen wearing black pants, a red hooded sweatshirt, white sneakers, and had a black mask covering his face. The second was last seen wearing black jeans and had a black mask covering his face. There is no further physical or clothing description available for either suspect.

No video surveillance photos are available.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact Detective Christian Hevelow at Troop 2 at 302-365-8471. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.

Released: 080217 1035

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Camden – The Delaware State Police are currently on the scene of a crash involving a tractor trailer and a car.

The incident occurred around 9:44 a.m. Wednesday August 2, 2017 on northbound South DuPont Highway (US13) near Thomas Harmon Drive (Camden Walmart Entrance). It is unknown what the extent of any injuries are at this time.

US13 northbound is currently closed at Thomas Harmon Drive.  US13 southbound is closed at Voshell Mill Road.  Commuters should expect delays in the area and find alternate routes of travel.

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

Released: 080217 1005

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Selbyville – The Delaware State Police have arrested a mother and her son in connection with thefts from vehicles in the Selbyville, Ocean View, and Millville areas.

On Monday July 31, 2017 at approximately 2:15 a.m., troopers were dispatched to the area of the 36000 block of Wood Duck Way in the Swann Keys development for a reported theft in progress.  The homeowner reported that a white male subject wearing camouflage pants was entering a vehicles in front of their house.  When the witness yelled at the subject, he took off running.  Troopers responding to Swann Keys observed a blue Ford Crown Victoria with a white male driving slowly through the neighborhood and attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the car.  The Crown Victoria failed to stop as the trooper activated the emergency equipment and continued driving through the development before finally coming to a stop in the area of the community pool.

Bradley P. Morton, 24 of Bishopville, Maryland, matched the description of the suspect rummaging through the cars and was taken into custody without further incident.  As troopers continued to search the streets, Teresa L. Morton, 51 of Bishopville, Maryland, was observed walking alone and was taken into custody as well.

A computer inquiry revealed Bradley Morton was wanted by Troop 4 for Forgery and Thefts that occurred back in April of 2017 when he is alleged to have stole a check from a vehicle on Grant Avenue in Selbyville.  He then wrote the check out for $150.00 to himself and forged the victim’s name before cashing it at a bank.  Bradley was charged with two counts of Forgery, Burglary 2nd, Identity Theft, seven counts of Theft, Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Disregarding a Police Officer’s Signal, Driving While Suspended or Revoked and other traffic related charges.  He was arraigned at JP2 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $26,200.00 secured bond.  Detectives are continuing to follow up on more thefts from vehicles in the area and more charges of Burglary and Thefts are forthcoming for Bradley.

Teresa Morton was charged with three counts of Attempted Theft, three counts of Criminal Trespass, and Conspiracy 3rd.  She was arraigned at JP2 and released on $4,003.00 unsecured bond.

Released: 080217 0945

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Presented by Public Information Officer Master Corporal Jeffrey R. Hale

Bear – Delaware State Police is currently investigating the robbery of a Bear area pharmacy which occurred yesterday afternoon.

The investigation thus far has determined that the incident occurred at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Monday, July 31, 2017, as a male suspect entered the Walgreens located at 128 Fox Hunt Drive. The suspect approached the pharmacy counter and presented an employee with a demand note for prescription medication. The note implied that the suspect was armed; however, a weapon was not displayed. The employee complied with the suspect’s demands and turned over an undisclosed amount of prescription medication to him. The suspect then exited the business and was last seen fleeing on foot toward Rue Madora. There were no injuries.

The suspect was described as a white male. He was 5’09”-5’11” tall, weighed 180-210 lbs., and was last seen wearing a black long-sleeved thermal shirt, tan shorts, a black baseball cap, and dark shoes. 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 incident they are asked to contact Corporal Marc Conway at 302-660-3784. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.

Released: 080117 1945

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Milton – State Police are requesting assistance in locating Luis A. Dejesus Jr., 31 of Dover, who is wanted for Theft over $1500 (Felony), Selling Stolen Property, Theft by False Pretense, and Falsifying Business Records.

Dejesus is wanted in connection with an alleged theft of jewelry that occurred between March 30, 2017 and April 27, 2017 when he was employed with an area painting company and was working at a residence on Cripple Creek Run near Milton. Once Dejesus removed the jewelry, he pawned some of the items at a pawn shop in the Dover area.  Dejesus may be residing in the Dover or Magnolia areas.

If anyone has any information in reference to Luis Dejesus’ whereabouts, they are asked to contact Troop 7 at 302-644-5020. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.

Released: 080117 1525

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Presented by Public Information Officer Master Corporal Jeffrey R. Hale

Wilmington – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit has identified the 35-year-old female pedestrian who was struck on US202 on Saturday, July 29, 2017, as Sara Freebery of Wilmington.  Freebery remains in critical condition at the Christiana Hospital.

This crash remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police.

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Released: 073117 1800

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Dover– The Delaware State Police are releasing the name of the person found in a wooded area east of Leipsic Road as Linda C. Moore, 40, with a last known address of Charlotte, North Carolina.

The investigation began at approximately 7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 15, 2017, when human remains were discovered as a subject walked through the wooded area east of Leipsic Road near Marley Lane. The subject contacted troopers working the Firefly Music Festival and notified them of the discovery. Criminal Detectives responded to the wooded area and confirmed them to be human skeletal remains.

The Delaware Division of Forensic Science was contacted and removed the remains.  Based on the investigation, and confirmation through dental records, the human remains were positively identified as Linda C. Moore.  Her death has been ruled “undetermined” by the Division of Forensic Science.

**Click To View Original Release** State Police Conducting Death Investigation – Dover

Released: 073117 1740

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Presented by Public Information Officer Master Corporal Jeffrey R. Hale

Newark- The Delaware State Police have arrested a Wilmington man and charged him in connection with a series of robberies and attempted robberies that he had committed beginning in late June.

On Thursday, July 27, 2017, at approximately 9:29 p.m., Troopers were called to respond to the Arby’s, located at 13 Possum Park Mall, Newark, for the report of a robbery. Upon their arrival, responding troopers were advised that a male suspect had entered the business and proceeded to display an unknown make and model handgun while confronting several employees. He then demanded and received an undisclosed amount of money from the cash registers before exiting the business and fleeing in an unknown direction. There were no injuries.

Employees of the Arby’s contacted 9-1-1 and were able to provide a suspect description to emergency call takers which was then broadcast to responding troopers. A short time later while checking the area for the suspect, a trooper observed a vehicle parked near the entrance to the Green Valley development just off of Kirkwood Highway, The trooper also observed a male subject who matched the description of the suspect from the robbery standing outside of the car. The subject, later identified as Adam T. Meadows, 29, of Wilmington, was taken into custody without incident. A subsequent search of his vehicle revealed evidence linking him to the robbery.

Meadows was transported to Troop 2, where after further investigation, Robbery Unit detectives were able to link him to a series of robberies and attempted robberies which had been occurring along the Rt. 2 corridor since late June. Detectives linked Meadows to the following incidents:

1. Game Stop, 4345 Kirkwood Highway, Thursday, June 19, 2017.
2. Metro PCS, 3608 Kirkwood Highway, Saturday, July 8, 2017. Attempt only.
3. Shell Gas Station, 668 Paper Mill Road, Saturday, July 8, 2017.
4. Arby’s, 13 Possum Park Mall, Saturday, July 8, 2017.
5. Metro PCS, 3608 Kirkwood Highway, Saturday, July 15, 2017. Attempt only.
6. Arby’s, 13 Possum Park Mall, Saturday, July 15, 2017.
7. Metro PCS, 3608 Kirkwood Highway, Thursday, July 27, 2017. Attempt only.

Adam Meadows was arrested and charged with 15 counts of Robbery 1st Degree, 5 counts of Attempted Robbery 2nd Degree, and 8 counts of Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony. He was arraigned at JP Court 11 and committed to the Howard Young Correctional Institution in default of $88,000.00 secured bond.

Released: 073117 1350

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

North Wilmington (19803) – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is currently investigating a serious crash involving a pedestrian that occurred early Saturday evening.

Preliminary investigation suggests the incident occurred around 8:36 p.m. Saturday July 29, 2017 as an 80-year-old Wilmington man was operating a 2009 Cadillac SRX southbound in the center lane of Concord Pike (US202), south of Fairfax Boulevard.  A 35-year-old female pedestrian from Wilmington area, crossed the northbound lanes of SR202 in the area of the Walgreens in Fairfax Shopping Center.  The pedestrian then proceeded to enter into the southbound travel lanes of Concord Pike and entered into the path of the Cadillac.  The operator of the Cadillac attempted to swerve left to avoid the collision, but was unsuccessful and struck the pedestrian within the center lane of southbound Concord Pike.  The pedestrian was thrown into the right travel lane of southbound of US202 where she came to rest.  The Cadillac came to a controlled stop immediately after the collision.

The 35-year-old pedestrian, who was not utilizing a marked crosswalk and was wearing dark-colored clothing, was transported by EMS to Christiana Medical Center where she is currently admitted in critical condition.  Her name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

The 80-year-old operator and a passenger were properly restrained and uninjured in the crash.

The Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing their investigation into this incident.  It is unknown at this time if the pedestrian was under the influence of any alcohol or drugs.  Neither impairment or speed appear to be a contributing factor on the part of the operator of the Cadillac.  No charges have been filed at this time.  Southbound Concord Pike was closed at Fairfax Boulevard for approximately two hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

Released: 073017 0755

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