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

Newark – State Police are requesting assistance in locating Christopher J. Caccavone, 26 of Newark, who is wanted for Reckless Endanger 1st Degree. He may be in the Newark or Hockessin area.

Caccavone is wanted in connection with a shooting incident that occurred on Monday, June 19, 2017, after a 33 year old Newark man had a verbal argument with another patron at the Rackers Bar & Billiards located at 1232 Capitol Trail, Newark. The incident turned physical after the suspect displayed an unknown make and model handgun. The victim struck the suspect which knocked him to the ground. It was at this time another patron grabbed the victim and forced him out the door of the bar. The suspect then fired multiple shots as he fled the area. The male victim was not injured and could not provide any further information. No other injuries were reported.

Christopher J. Caccavone is a white male with a thin build, approximately 5’08” tall and may have a short haircut. He possibly fled in a silver Honda Civic. There is no surveillance video available at this time.

This incident is still under investigation by the Delaware State Police. If anyone has any information they are asked to contact Detective H. Carroll at 302-365-8467. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.

Troopers Investigating Report of Shots Fired-Newark

Released: 071917 1701

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Millsboro – State Police are requesting assistance in locating Michael H. Debarr, 27 of Lewes, who is wanted for Kidnapping 2nd, Strangulation, Terroristic Threatening, Assault 3rd, and various traffic related offenses.

Debarr is wanted in connection with an alleged incident that occurred on Sunday July 16, 2017 after he physically assaulted his girlfriend after forcing her into his vehicle and not allowing her to leave.  Debarr may be operating a silver 2001 Nissan Quest with Delaware registration; PC445490

If anyone has any information in reference to Michael Debarr’s whereabouts, they are asked to contact Troop 4 at 302-856-5850. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.

Released: 071917 1550

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Sandtown – The Delaware State Police, Federal Aviation Administration, and the National Transportation Safety Board are continuing their investigation into an aircraft crash that occurred southwest of Sandtown earlier this morning.

The preliminary investigation has determined that the incident occurred at approximately 9:20 a.m. this morning, Wednesday July 19, 2017, as Robert E. Waring, 52 of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, was operating a 1964 Grumman G-164 fixed wing single engine crop duster over a corn field in the 900 block of Mahan Corner Road (Papen Farms).  After spraying the corn, Waring began to pull the plane up and clipped some electrical wires on the west side of the roadway.  This caused the pilot to lose control of the aircraft and crash into a bean field on the west side of Mahan Corner Road.

Robert Waring was extricated from the aircraft by members of the Marydel Fire Company and initially transported by EMS to Bayhealth Kent General Hospital before being flown to Christiana Medical Center where he is currently listed in critical condition.

Delaware Department of Natural Resources responded to the scene due to the pesticides and insecticides that were being carried on the aircraft as well as members of the Delaware Department of Agriculture.

For any questions regarding the employment of Robert Waring, please contact Air Enterprises LLC at 302-335-5454.

Click to view original release: State Police On-Scene of a Plane Crash – Sandtown

Released: 071917 1530

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Sandtown – The Delaware State Police are currently at the scene of an aircraft crash southwest of Sandtown.

The preliminary investigation has determined that the incident occurred at approximately 9:20 a.m. this morning, Wednesday July 19, 2017, as a privately owned crop duster occupied by one individual, crashed in a bean field just off Mahan Corner Road, east of Still Road.  The pilot was removed from the aircraft and has been transported to an area hospital with undetermined injuries.

The investigation is in its early stages and more information will be released when it becomes available.

Released: 071917 1030

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Magnolia – Troopers have arrested the third suspect involved in the June 22, 2017  Magnolia area shooting complaint.

Marc A. Romano, 27 with a last known address in Newark, was taken into custody without incident by the U.S. Marshalls on June 26, 2017 after numerous tips were received alerting detectives that he may be hiding out in a residence on South American Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  Romano has been incarcerated in a Philadelphia area prison since that time and was extradited back to Delaware yesterday, Tuesday July 18, 2017.  He was charged with Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony, Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited, seven counts of Reckless Endangering 1st, and Conspiracy 2nd.  He is being held at James T. Vaughn Correctional Institution on $114,000.00 cash bond.

Click to view original release: Two Arrested and One Sought Following Shooting Investigation near Magnolia

Released: 071917 0900

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

Both lanes of US 13 are now open. Commuters are advised to use caution in the area.

**Traffic Advisory-Middletown**

Released: 071817 1628

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

Middletown – The Delaware State Police are currently investigating a two vehicle crash on US 13 south of Lorewood Grove Road (St. Georges Bridge) which occurred at around 3:30 p.m. this afternoon. At this time it is unknown how many people are injured and the extent of their injuries.

U.S. 13 in the area of the crash is currently closed. Commuters are advised to use caution in the area of the crash as crews are continuing to investigate the collision.

Released: 071817 1611

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Hartly – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a single vehicle fatal crash that claimed the life of a woman early this morning.

Preliminary investigation suggests the incident occurred around 1:30 a.m., Tuesday July 18, 2017, as Melinda G. Foraker, 42 of Hartly, was operating a 1998 Honda Civic westbound on Halltown Road (SR8), just west of Hartly Road (SR44) approaching a slight curve.  The operator failed to negotiate the curve and traveled off the north side of the roadway striking a large pine tree with its right rear quarter panel. This collision forced the Civic to rotate clockwise and continue in a westerly direction, striking a mailbox, and then colliding with another large pine tree with its left front fender.  The car redirected off the second large pine tree, while continuing a clockwise rotation, coming to a stop facing east along the westbound shoulder of SR8.

Melinda Foraker was not properly restrained and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing their investigation into this incident.  Speed may have been a contributing factor although it is unknown if alcohol or drugs were factors in this crash. Halltown Road between Hartly Road and Brittney Lane was closed for approximately four hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

Released: 071817 0845

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

Newark- The Delaware State Police is currently investigating the armed robbery of a Newark area Arby’s restaurant which occurred this past weekend.

The preliminary investigation has determined the incident occurred at approximately 10:02 p.m., Saturday, July 15, 2017, as a male suspect entered the Arby’s restaurant located at 13 Liberty Plaza, Newark. The suspect approached four employees at the cash registers and displayed a weapon then demanded money from the registers. The employees complied with the suspect’s demands and turned over an undisclosed amount of cash to him. The suspect then exited the restaurant and fled in an unknown direction. There were no injuries.

The suspect was described as a white male approximately 25 to 40 years old, 5’06” to 5’09” tall, 150 to 170 lbs., wearing dark clothing with his face covered. There is no further physical or clothing description available.

No video surveillance footage is available at this time.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact the Troop 2 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 http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword “DSP.”

Released: 071817 0731

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

Newark- The Delaware Sate State Police is currently investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash involving a motorcyclist that occurred last evening east of Newark.

The initial investigation has determined the crash occurred at approximately 9:49 p.m. last evening, Sunday, July 16, 2017, as Christopher Cooper, 45 of Philadelphia, was operating a 2001 Suzuki GSX motorcycle on I-95 northbound in the left center lane under the SR 1 flyover ramps. For unknown reasons, the operator lost control of the motorcycle and then laid the bike down. The motorcycle began to slide in a northwesterly direction and into the left shoulder. The motorcycle struck the concrete barrier which divides I-95 northbound and southbound lanes. The motorcycle continued to slide northbound in the left shoulder where it came to rest. The operator was ejected from the motorcycle and slid out into the northbound lanes of I-95 where he came to rest. As he was lying in the roadway, several vehicles struck the victim and continued northbound.

Christopher Cooper, 45 of Philadelphia, who was wearing a DOT-compliant motorcycle helmet, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Speed on the part of the operator is believed to be a factor in the collision.

The striking vehicles in this collision are described as:

-Silver 2014-2016 Mazda 3 with front right damage

-1998-2002 Honda Accord with front end damage

I-95 northbound was closed at DE 273 for approximately three hours while the collision was investigated and the roadway cleared.

If anyone has witnessed this incident or has any information in reference to this case they are asked to contact Sergeant P. Dzielak of the Collision Reconstruction Unit at Troop 2, (302) 365-8484. 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.”

**Traffic Advisory** – Troopers Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash

Released: 071717 1721

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