Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Bridgeville – The Delaware State Police have arrested a Syracuse man after a road rage incident leads to a physical confrontation between drivers.

The incident began around noon on Sunday July 16, 2017, as a 50-year-old Delmar, Delaware man was operating his 2015 Dodge Challenger northbound in the left lane of Sussex Highway (US13), south of Seashore Highway (SR404).  Jason R. Reed, 39 of Syracuse, New York, was operating a 2005 Chrysler Town and Country northbound directly behind the Challenger and was becoming irritated that the car was traveling the speed limit in the left lane.  Reed then entered into the right lane and began passing the Challenger when he made an abrupt lane change back into the left lane striking the right front bumper of the car with the left side of the mini-van.  The Challenger then drove into the center median and came to a controlled stop.  Reed also pulled into the center median and exited his vehicle to confront the operator of the Challenger.

Upon making contact with the 50-year-old driver, who is disabled and exited with his cane, Reed began an argument which turned physical, leading to the two men fighting in the median and causing more damage to the Challenger when the two fell into the side of the car.  The 50-year-old victim was able to separate from the fight after taking a tactical advantage over Reed and forcing him to the ground prior to the troopers arrival.  All the events took place while Reed’s wife and two children were in his vehicle and were uninjured in the incident.  The 50-year-old victim was slightly injured during the altercation, but did not require medical attention.

Jason Reed was transported to Troop 5 in Bridgeville where he was charged with Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony (Vehicle), four counts of Reckless Endangering 2nd, Assault 3rd, two counts of Criminal Mischief, two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Malicious Mischief by Motor Vehicle, Disorderly Conduct, and Failure to Remain within a Single Lane.  He was arraigned at JP3 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $40,350.00 secured bond.

Released: 071717 1010

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Laurel – The Delaware State Police are releasing the name of the 52-year-old female that was killed in Saturday evenings crash east of Laurel as Mary Ann Wade of Laurel.

This crash remains under investigation by the Collision Reconstruction Unit.

Click to view: **Traffic Advisory** – Troopers Investigating Serious Crash – Laurel – Update

Released: 071717 0845

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Presented by Public Information Officer Master Corporal Jeffrey R. Hale

Newark- The Delaware Sate State Police are currently investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash involving a motorcyclist that occurred this evening in Newark.

The initial investigation has determined that the crash occurred at approximately 9:49 p.m. this evening, Sunday, July 16, 2017, on northbound I-95 just south of the Churchman’s Marsh, and involves a motorcyclist who was struck by several passenger cars which have yet to be identified. As a result of the crash the subject operating the motorcycle has been declared dead.

All lanes of I-95 northbound have been closed at this time and traffic is being diverted off of the highway south of the crash scene. Commuters are asked to find alternate routes of travel and should expect lengthy delays in the area.

The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is enroute to the scene and will assume the investigation which is in its early stages. More information will be provided at the conclusion of the investigation.

Released: 071617 1045

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Presented by Public Information Officer Master Corporal Jeffrey R. Hale

Dover (19901) – The Delaware State Police are investigating an incident in which an unknown suspect shot at an occupied vehicle in the parking lot of a Dover area apartment complex yesterday evening.

The initial investigation has determined that the incident occurred on Saturday, July 15, 2017, at approximately 9:45 p.m., as a 24-year-old male, a 22-year-old male, and a 19-year-old female were seated inside of a black Kia Sorento, which was parked in the 300 block of Billy Mitchell Lane in the General’s Greene Apartment complex. It was at this time that an unknown suspect fired multiple rounds from an unknown make and model gun, striking the vehicle. The three subjects immediately exited the apartment complex in the car which subsequently became disabled in the area of Rt. 10 and Bay Road. None of the occupants of the vehicle were injured.

This incident remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police. No arrests have been made and there is no suspect description available at this time.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact the Troop 3 Major Crimes Unit at 302-698-8547. 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.”

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. 

Released: 071617 1745

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Presented by Public Information Officer Master Corporal Jeffrey R. Hale

Laurel – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate a motor vehicle crash which has claimed the life of a Laurel woman that occurred yesterday evening.

The investigation thus far has determined that the crash occurred at approximately 9:19 p.m. on Saturday, July 15, 2017, as a 52-year-old Laurel, DE woman was operating a bicycle and was attempting to travel in a westbound direction across the northbound lanes of US Rt. 13 (Sussex Highway) just north of SR 24 (Laurel Road), .3 miles east of Laurel. As the bicyclist began to cross the roadway just south of the intersection, she entered directly into the path of a 1981 Honda motorcycle, which was being operated by a 63-year-old Bridgeville, DE man. The front of the motorcycle then struck the bicyclist throwing her into the roadway just north of the intersection where she came to rest. The motorcycle, as well as the male operator, slid off of the roadway and into the grass median where they both came to rest.

The bicyclist, who was wearing dark clothing and was not operating a bike equipped with a light, was removed from the scene by ambulance and transported to the Nanticoke Memorial Hospital where she was pronounced dead. The victim’s name is being withheld 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 the crash.

The male operator of the motorcycle was also removed from the scene and transported by ambulance to the Nanticoke Memorial Hospital where he was treated for his non-life threatening injuries. Neither alcohol or drug use on the part of the motorcyclist is being considered as a factor in the crash. The investigation has determined that the traffic signal for northbound traffic on Sussex Highway was green at the time of the crash.

The intersection of Sussex Highway and Laurel Road was closed for approximately 3 hours as the crash was investigated and cleared.

This crash remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit.

Click on link to view original traffic advisory.

Released: 071617 0735

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Presented by Public Information Officer Master Corporal Jeffrey R. Hale

Laurel- Delaware State Police is currently investigating a serious motor vehicle crash that occurred this evening in Laurel.

The initial investigation has determined that the crash occurred at approximately 9:20 p.m. on US Rt. 13 (Sussex Highway) at Laurel Road and involves a motor cycle and a bicycle. As a result of the crash serious injuries have been sustained to the operator of the bicycle.

US Rt. 13 at Laurel Road has been closed to traffic at this time and commuters are asked to find alternate routes of travel around the crash scene.

The investigation into this incident is in its early stages. More information will be released at the conclusion of the investigation.

Released: 071517 22:22

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Presented by Public Information Officer Master Corporal Jeffrey R. Hale

Dover– The following are not wanted. This is a Homeless Sex Offender Public Notification.  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 or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword “DSP.”

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Released: 071517 0850

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

On Friday July 14, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., Delaware State Police Superintendent Colonel Nathaniel McQueen Jr. announced the Division’s most recent promotions. The promotional ceremony was held in the Delaware State Troopers Association Hall located at 6349 North DuPont Highway, Cheswold, Delaware.

Surrounded by family, friends and colleagues 16 Delaware State Troopers were promoted to new ranks.

Promotees:

• From Captain to Major
• Daniel K. Meadows
• Sean E. Moriarty
• From Lieutenant to Captain
• Matthew E. Cox
• Marshall D. Craft – Not pictured
• William D. Crotty
• From Sergeant to Lieutenant
• David A. Diana
• Mary E. McGuire
• William R. Thompson III
• Gerald Windish Jr.
• From Corporal to Sergeant
• Matthew D. Addonizio
• Michael M. Butkus – Not pictured
• Eric D. Daniels
• Joshua J. Jubb
• Nicholas J. Terranova
• Dale P. Toomey
• Scott E. Weaver

Released: 071417 1350

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Camden – Delaware State Police are currently investigating the robbery of a pedestrian while he was walking along the highway.

The initial investigation has determined that the incident occurred on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at approximately 2:00 a.m., as a male victim was walking southbound on the shoulder of the northbound lanes of South DuPont Highway (US13) just south of Voshells Mill Star Hill Road.  It was at this time that the victim was approached from behind and struck in the back of the head with an unknown object, causing him to fall to the ground.  Once on the ground, the suspect took the victim’s wallet out of his pocket and then removed an undisclosed amount of cash before fleeing the area in an unknown direction.  The victim was slightly injured in the incident and was transported by EMS to an area hospital.

The suspect was described as a male wearing a white T-shirt (no further physical or clothing description).  Unknown if he was armed.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact the Troop 3 Major Crimes Unit at 302-697-2104. 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.”

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. 

Released: 071317 1100

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Lincoln – State Police Criminal Investigators at Troop 4 have arrested a boyfriend and girlfriend in a series of residential burglaries in the Lincoln area.

Detectives recently arrested Christopher S. Malvas, 32, and Cheryl L. Bracey, 30, both of Lincoln, in connection with multiple residential burglaries committed at various locations on Greentop Road, Mayhew Drive, Fleatown Road, and Cubbage Pond Road, that occurred between April and June of 2017.  These burglaries occurred at various hours of the day to residences and outbuildings that were unoccupied at the time.  Once breaking into the houses or outbuildings, the duo would remove various electronic devices, currency, jewelry, lawn equipment, scrap metal, and other power tools, and then attempt to sell or trade them for drugs.

Christopher Malvas was charged with six counts of Burglary, two counts of Possession of Burglar Tools, nine counts of Theft, two counts of Attempted Burglary, four counts of Attempted Theft, eight counts of Conspiracy, six counts of Criminal Mischief, Unlawful Use of a Credit Card, and Resisting Arrest.  He was arraigned at JP2 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $81,800.00 cash bond.

Cheryl Bracey was charged with three counts of Burglary, Possession of Burglar Tools, seven counts of Theft, two counts of Attempted Burglary, Attempted Theft, seven counts of Conspiracy, three counts of Criminal Mischief, Unlawful Use of a Credit Card, and Resisting Arrest.  She was arraigned at JP2 and committed to Delores J. Baylor Womens Correctional Institution on $14,750.00 secured bond.

Click to view: Troopers Seek Public’s Assistance in Identifying Burglary Suspect

Released: 071117 1845

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