Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Delaware – State Troopers have identified the suspect sought in a late March shoplifting spree who stole over $2,300.00 worth of cologne as Samlie Irvin Jr., 50 of Milford.  He is currently wanted on two counts of Possession of Shoplifting Tools, Criminal Mischief, Shoplifting, and Attempted Shoplifting.  Irvin is also wanted out of Kent County Superior Court on a capias.

The incidents occurred at the below listed locations when Irvin entered the stores and proceeded to remove assorted cologne after defeating the locked display cases with an unknown type of tool. Samlie Irvin then exited the businesses without rendering payment.

• Walgreens, 3301 Lancaster Pike, Wilmington – occurred Saturday March 25, 2017 at approximately 9:28 p.m.
• Walgreens, 4201 Concord Pike, Wilmington –occurred Monday March 27, 2017 at approximately 12:23 p.m.
• Walgreens, 5506 South DuPont Highway, Dover – occurred Wednesday March 29, 2017 at approximately 6:52 p.m.
• Walgreens, 52 West Birdie Lane, Magnolia – occurred Wednesday March 29, 2017 at approximately 5:40 p.m. (This was an attempted Shoplifting as the suspect was unable to enter the display case or remove any items.)

If anyone has any information in reference to the whereabouts of Samlie Ivrin, they are asked to contact Trooper First Class Spanier at 302-698-8548. 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.”

Click to view original release: Troopers Seek Public’s Assistance in Identifying Shoplifting Suspect

Released: 052017 0730

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Laurel – The Delaware State Police, with the assistance of Laurel Police Department, have arrested a Laurel man immediately after he broke into a house and stole a pair of ladies undergarments.

Around 4:55 a.m. Friday May 19, 2017, a 9-1-1 call was received from a resident in the 30000 block of Penn Street advising that someone had just broken into their house.  The investigation revealed the two female victims, that reside in the residence, heard an unusual noise inside the house and barricaded themselves in a bedroom.  The suspect attempted to gain entry into the bedroom, but the two females escaped out of the window and ran to a nearby neighbor where they called 9-1-1.  Responding troopers and officers from Laurel PD were initially given a description of a white male wearing a white T-shirt and white hat, but that information changed upon further investigation to a black male after he was observed by witnesses leaving the area and acting suspiciously.  Officers from Laurel PD were able to located the black male, who was later identified as Tyrone M. Jenkins-Heath Jr., 21 of Laurel, walking through a neighboring yard and found him in possession of women’s underwear, which were positively identified by one of the victim’s as being hers.

Tyrone Jenkins-Heath was transported back to Troop 5 where he was charged with Burglary 2nd, Theft, Resisting Arrest, Criminal Mischief, and two counts of Attempted Rape 2nd after he informed investigators that his intentions were to have one or both of the victims to perform unlawful sexual acts on him.  He was arraigned at JP2 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $396,300.00 cash bond.

Released: 052017 0730

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Magnolia – The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery of a woman who was walking in the Paris Villa development early Thursday evening.

The incident occurred around 8:40 p.m. Thursday May 18, 2017 as a 57-year-old female was walking in the area of Plum Drive and Apple Run with her dog when she was approached by three male subjects.  One of the suspects ripped open a plastic bag that the victim was carrying containing her money.  Once the undisclosed amount of money fell to the ground, the suspects picked it up and fled northbound on Apple Run.  The victim and her dog were uninjured.

The three suspects were described two black males and one white male, 5’08-5’10” tall, wearing all dark colored clothing (No further physical or clothing description available). The three were not reported to be armed with any type of weapons during the incident.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact the Troop 3 Major Crimes Unit at 302-698-8434. 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.”

Released: 051917 0845

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Georgetown – Delaware State Troopers have arrested a Georgetown man with vehicular assault after he struck a 5-year-old child on a bicycle.

The incident occurred around 7:45 p.m. Thursday May 18, 2017 as Rogelio Lopez-Perez, 26 of Georgetown, was operating a 1997 Toyota Corolla in the Sand Hill Acres MHP.  Lopez-Perez had just entered into the park when he turned onto Widgeon Road and failed to see a 5-year-old male sitting on his bicycle near the edge of the roadway, striking the young boy with the front of the car.  Lopez-Perez immediately stopped his vehicle in the roadway upon hearing the collision.

The 5-year-old child was transported by EMS to Beebe Healthcare in Lewes where he was admitted with undetermined injuries.

Rogelio Lopez-Perez was taken to Troop 4 in Georgetown where a DUI investigation ensued.  He was later charged with Vehicular Assault 1st, Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, and Driving Without a Valid License.  He was arraigned at JP3 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $4,100.00 secured bond.

Released: 051917 0805

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

Dover – The Delaware State Police has partnered with the Maryland State Police, Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles and the Delaware Department of Transportation to have the “Back the Blue Event 3” in Dover. Please stop by the Dover Division of Motor Vehicle inspection lanes, located at 303 Transportation Circle, Dover, Delaware on Saturday, June 3, 2017 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to get the blue line placed on your back window as a tribute to law enforcement officers.

There is no fee for this sticker, however donations will be collected and presented to the DSTA Benevolent Fund.

You will be directed to a lane and the sticker will be placed on your vehicle while you wait.

If possible, please make sure your rear window is clean.

Released: 051817 1641

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Milford – The Delaware State Police are releasing the name of the 5-year-old that died in the crash north of Milford as Mason O’Connor of Harrington.

This crash remains under investigation by the Collision Reconstruction Unit.

Click to view: **Update #1** Troopers Investigating Fatal Crash North of Milford

Released: 051817 1555

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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 48 year old Middletown woman who was killed in the two vehicle crash which occurred on northbound I-495 east of Wilmington yesterday afternoon as Amy Lewandowski.

This crash remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police.

Released: 051817 1150

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Milford – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Team is investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred early last night north of Milford.

The incident occurred around 8:05 p.m. Wednesday May 17, 2017 as a 37-year-old male from Harrington was operating a 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse southbound on Bay Road (SR1/US113) preparing to turn left onto Wayne D Avenue (entrance to Exxon gas station).  A 56-year-old Hockessin man was operating a 2012 Ford Fusion northbound in the left lane of SR1 approaching Wayne D Avenue.  A 44-year-old Hartly man was operating a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado northbound on SR1 in the right lane slightly behind the Ford Fusion.  The Eclipse entered into the left turn lane and failed to yield to northbound traffic, first striking the left rear of the Chevrolet pickup truck.  At the same time, the Ford Fusion was attempting to pass the pickup, and quickly struck the Mitsubishi Eclipse on the right side.  The force of the collision caused the Eclipse to rotate in a clockwise direction while traveling in an east-northeast direction before coming to a stop.  The Fusion sustained heavy front end damage and slid to a stop in the grassy ditch. The Chevrolet Silverado sustained minor damage and continued northbound before coming to a controlled stop on the shoulder.

The 37-year old male driver of the Eclipse was properly restrained and removed from the scene by EMS and transported to Bayhealth Milford Memorial Hospital (MMH) where he was admitted with undetermined injuries.

A 5-year-old passenger (operator’s son) was properly restrained in a booster style seat behind the driver.  He was transported to MMH by EMS where he was pronounced dead.  His name is being withheld pending notification of extended family.

The 56-year-old operator of the Ford Fusion was properly restrained and transported by EMS to MMH where he was treated and released with non-life-threatening injuries.

The 44-year-old operator of the pickup and a male passenger in the truck were uninjured.

The Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing their investigation into the crash.  No charges have been filed and alcohol or drugs do not appear to be a factor.  Bay Road northbound was closed at Thompsonville Road for approximately four hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

Click to view original release: **Traffic Advisory** Troopers Investigating Serious Crash North of Milford

Released: 051817 0610

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

Wilmington – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate a two vehicle crash which has claimed the life of a Middletown woman that occurred this afternoon east of Wilmington.

The investigation thus far has determined that the crash occurred at approximately 2:55 p.m. this afternoon, Wednesday, May 17, 2017, as a 48-year-old Middletown woman was operating a 2010 Nissan Maxima and was traveling in the right hand northbound lane of I-495 on the upslope of the Christina River Bridge. The female operator failed to see a 2010 Mack 613 trash truck, owned by Republic Services, which had become disabled on the bridge in the right hand lane. The front of the Maxima then struck the rear of the truck and became lodged underneath.

The female operator of the Maxima, who was unrestrained at the time of the crash, was treated by New Castle County Paramedics. She was then removed from the scene by EMS and transported to the Christiana Hospital where she was pronounced dead. The victim’s name is being withheld at this time pending the notification of her next of kin. It is unknown if alcohol or drug use on the part of the victim was a factor in this crash.

The male operator of the trash truck was uninjured. Alcohol or drug use on his part is not being considered as a factor.

I-495 northbound was completely closed for approximately one hour and then was restricted to only the left lane for another three hours as the crash was investigated and cleared.

This crash remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Milford – The Delaware State Police are currently on the scene of a serious motor vehicle crash on Bay Road (SR1/US113) northbound at Wayne D Avenue.

The incident occurred around 8:05 p.m. Wednesday May 17, 2017 and involves at least three vehicles.  The extent of any injuries is unknown at this time.

Bay Road northbound is currently closed at Thompsonville Road and commuters are encouraged to seek alternate routes of travel.

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

Released: 051717 2110

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