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

Felton – The Delaware State Police are currently on the scene of a serious motor vehicle crash that occurred on Irish Hill Road, Felton.

The incident occurred around 5:16 p.m. today, July 4, 2017 and involves two vehicles.  The extent of any injuries are unknown at this time.

Irish Hill Road between Fox Chase Road and Canterbury Road is currently closed and commuters are encouraged to use caution and seek alternate routes of travel.

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

Released: 070417 1751

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

Laurel– The Delaware State Police have arrested a Delmar man after he was discovered unconscious in the bathroom of a local area Royal Farms convenience store.

The preliminary investigation has determined on Tuesday, July 04, 2017 at approximately 3:43 a.m., troopers responded to the Royal Farms convenience store located at 30983 Sussex Highway Laurel, after a report of a male subject found unconscious in the men’s bathroom. EMS personnel responded to the scene and transported him to the Nanticoke Memorial Hospital for further medical evaluation. The subject was later identified as Richard L. Oneal, 31 of Delmar. During the investigation drug evidence was gathered from the bathroom of the convenience store, the vehicle he arrived in and his clothing.

After being treated and released from the hospital, Oneal was arrested after a computer check revealed he was wanted for a robbery he committed on June 25, 2017 where he assaulted a subject and stole the victim’s wallet near Georgetown. He was also wanted as an absconder from probation.

Richard L. Oneal was transported to Troop 4, Georgetown where he was arrested and formally charged with Robbery 1^st Degree, Possession of Heroin and Drug Paraphernalia. He was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court 3 and subsequently committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution in default of $60,800.00 cash bond.

Released: 070417 1711

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

Lincoln, DE– The Delaware State Police are currently investigating a burglary of a residence in the Lincoln area and are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the male suspect.

On Thursday, June 29, 2017, an unknown male suspect was able to obtain entry into a residence in the area of Kings Crossing in Lincoln. The male suspect may be operating a silver Hyundai, Elantra with possible New Jersey registration. The vehicle has damage and paint peeling off the rear bumper.

The suspect is described as a white or Hispanic male approximately 6’00” tall with a beard wearing tan pants and a white t-shirt with a baseball cap.

If anyone knows the identity of the pictured suspect, they are asked to contact Detective K. Wideman at Troop 4, at 302-752-3832. 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: 070317 1151

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

The Delaware State Police are proud to announce that Senior Corporal Jen Potocki is the recipient of the 2017 Tactical Flight Officer (TFO) of the Year Award presented by the Airborne Law Enforcement Association (ALEA).  

Selected from a pool of over 3,000 eligible TFO members worldwide, Senior Corporal Potocki’s performance of duties both in the air and on the ground demonstrate her commitment to the core values of the Delaware State Police and the Aviation Section making her a prime candidate for this award.  Her medic skills, instructional abilities, operation of tactical flight equipment, utilization and coordination of air and ground tactics are exemplary.  Her actions had a direct impact on officer safety for ground units, and enhanced public safety by saving lives and removing dangerous people from the streets.  

Senior Corporal Potocki distinguished herself by leading the section in Forward Looking Infrared Radiometer (FLIR) apprehensions.  Her ability to quickly orient to a scene, establish perimeters, coordinate with ground units and locate missing or wanted subjects directly impacted both officer safety and public safety by apprehending dangerous or missing subjects. 

Released: 070317 1101

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Seaford – The Delaware State Police are releasing the name of the 57-year-old male that was killed in Friday evenings crash east of Seaford as George E. Keim of Seaford.

This crash remains under investigation by the Collision Reconstruction Unit.

Fatal Crash Investigated East of Seaford

Released: 070217 1510

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Seaford – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a single vehicle fatal crash that occurred east of Seaford yesterday late afternoon.

The incident occurred around 5:57 p.m. Friday June 30, 2017 as a 57-year-old Seaford man was operating a 1997 Jeep Wrangler eastbound on Tharp Road approaching a sharp left curve at the intersection of Pineview Road. Due to an unsafe rate of speed, the operator was unable to maintain control of the vehicle while rounding the curve. As a result, the entire vehicle exited the south side of roadway into a grass yard while sliding in a counter-clockwise direction. The Jeep then re-entered the roadway and began to slide in a clockwise direction before traveling back off the south side of roadway where it overturned in the grass ejecting the operator. The Jeep then came to a stop on top of the driver, trapping him underneath.

The 57-year-old operator, who was not properly restrained, was extricated from under the overturned vehicle before being transported to Nanticoke Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing their investigation into this incident.  It is unknown at this time if alcohol was a contributing factor.

Tharp Road was closed for approximately three hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

Released: 070117 0730

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Bridgeville – The Delaware State Police have arrested brothers in connection with the recent car break-ins south of Bridgeville.

Tommy J. Nunemann, 34, and William C. Nunemann, 31, both of Seaford were both taken into custody on Thursday, June 29, 2017 after the investigation revealed they were attempting to sell stolen items to a private citizen.  Upon taking Tommy into custody at his residence, he was found to have a fully loaded .25 caliber pistol in his waistband which was reported stolen from one of the victims in the thefts.  Detectives also located a black backpack containing two other firearms that were stolen in the car break-ins, along with various other articles of victim’s belongings.

The Nunemann brothers were transported to Troop 4 in Georgetown where they were both charged with over 70 crimes including Burglary 3rd, Theft of a Firearm, Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited, Theft, Conspiracy, and various others charges.  They were both committed to Sussex Correctional Institution in lieu of $64,000.00 secured (Tommy) bond and $61,000.00 secured (William) bond.

Click to View: State Police Probe Thefts From Vehicles

Click to View: State Police Continue to Probe Thefts from Vehicles – Bridgeville

The Delaware State Police continue to urge people to utilize the following tips to avoid being a victim of thefts from your vehicles:

• Lock your car doors and roll up you windows
• Do not leave valuables inside your vehicle
• Leave outdoor lights on in the driveway or have security lighting installed
• Report any suspicious activity to 9-1-1 immediately

Released: 063017 2130

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary E. Fournier

Dover– The following are not wanted.   This is a Homeless Sex Offender Public Notification.  If you have information that any of 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: 063017 2005

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Location:

• Delaware State Police Training Academy Headquarters Complex, 1453 North DuPont Highway, Dover, DE

DATE and TIME:

• Friday June 30, 2017 at 3:00 p.m.

Graduating Cadet Class 2017: 

• Jacob Abbott                   Conrad High School
• Jenna D. Beers                Sussex Academy
• Benjamin W. Conrad    Cab Calloway School of the Arts
• Brian J. Dennis               Brandywine High School
• Jacob A. Engelskirch     Delmar High School
• Noah A. Faircloth          Collierville High School
• Erica M. Graves             First State Military Academy
• Charles N. Lane             William Penn High School
• Dylan J. Lane                  Polytech High School
• Mehrab A. Noor             Newark High School
• Nadira J. Pratt                William Penn High School
• Simran Sethi                   Mark’s High School
• Noah G. Tuohey             MOT Charter High School

Awards for Trooper Youth Week 2017

• Most Outstanding- Cadet Noah G. Tuohey (this cadet demonstrated a combination of initiative, leadership and teamwork throughout the week)
• Core Values– Cadet Simran Sethi (this cadet best demonstrated the 7 Core Values of the Delaware State Police Academy: Honor, Integrity, Courage, Loyalty, Attitude, Discipline, and Service)
• Selected as class speaker- Erica M. Graves

Featured Remarks:

• Robert M. Coupe – Secretary, Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security
• Colonel Nathaniel McQueen – Superintendent, Delaware State Police
• Vice Commander Maryanna Moderhak -Department of Delaware American Legion, Inc.

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Dover – The Delaware State Police and The American Legion held Trooper Youth Week Graduation exercises Friday afternoon, June 30, 2017, at the Delaware State Police Training Academy in Dover Delaware.

13 young men and women from across the State, that endured a weeklong training regimen which parallels much of what a Delaware State Trooper would undergo while attending the State Police Training Academy, were awarded their graduation certificates.

In addition to the rigors of the daily physical fitness schedule, the cadets attended classes that ranged from crash investigation to evidence detection and fraud investigation. During the entire week the cadets took up residence at the academy to give them a better understanding about the profession of law enforcement and what it takes to become a police officer.

This is the 46^th year for Trooper Youth Week and without the sponsorship of the American Legion the program could not be possible.

Released: 063017 1955

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

New Castle (19720) – Delaware State Police continue to investigate a serious motor vehicle crash in which a pedestrian was struck.

The crash occurred at approximately 1:11 p.m. this afternoon, Friday, June 30, 2017, as a 30-old-male from Wilmington was on the southbound shoulder of South DuPont Highway (US13) just north of Old State Road.  The pedestrian was in an apparent physical altercation with another unidentified male when the 30-year-old male reportedly stepped in the roadway in an attempt to gain position against the subject.  A 2013 Buick LaCrosse being operated by a 39-year-old Wilmington woman was southbound on US13 and attempted to swerve to miss the pedestrian, but was unable, and stuck him with the front bumper.  The LaCrosse came to a controlled stop on the right shoulder immediately after the impact.

After the collision, the subject that was fighting with the pedestrian fled the area on foot and was not located.  The subject has only been described as a black male.

The 30-year-old pedestrian was airlifted from the scene by Delaware State Police Aviation to Christiana Medical Center (CMC) where he is listed in critical condition.

The 39-year-old female driver was transported by EMS to CMC with non-life-threatening injuries and released.

This crash remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit.  Traffic in the area was impacted for approximately two and a half hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact Master Corporal J. Forester at 302-365-8485. 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.”

Click to view original release: **Traffic Advisory** Troopers Investigating Serious Crash Involving a Pedestrian

Released: 063017 1940

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