Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

South Dover – The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery of a South Dover gas station that occurred shortly after 9:00 p.m. Monday evening.

The incident occurred around 9:08 p.m. Monday June 19, 2017 as a male subject, armed with a shotgun, entered the Valero gas station, located at 1491 South Governors Avenue, and approached the clerk at the counter.  The suspect demanded cash from the register and cigarettes.  The employee complied with the demand and turned over an undisclosed amount of cash and cigarettes before the suspect, along with another male subject who was standing just outside the door, fled westbound across South Governors Avenue.  The clerk was not injured.

The first suspect was described as a black male, wearing a light colored hooded sweatshirt with a mask covering his face (no further physical or clothing description available).  Armed with an unknown type shotgun.

The second suspect was described only as a male wearing a red sweatshirt (no further physical or clothing description).  Unknown if he was armed.

No surveillance photos are available.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact Detective J. Dear at 302-698-8540.  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.”

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

Newark– The Delaware State Police is investigating an incident in which a Newark man was shot at last night at a local area bar east of Newark.

The preliminary investigation has determined the incident occurred at approximately 9:00 p.m. last night, Monday, June 19, 2017, as 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.

The suspect was described as a white male approximately 20-30 years old and 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 or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword “DSP.”

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Released: 062017 1141

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

Newark – The Delaware State Police are investigating a motor vehicle crash that occurred this morning near Newark.

The preliminary investigation has determined the incident occurred around 7:50 a.m. Monday, June 19, 2017 as a 2010 Cadillac SRX, operated by Fredia L. Walmsley, 34 of Wilmington, was traveling eastbound on Chapman Road in the right lane approaching University Plaza. A 2004 Hyundai Sonata, operated by Jonathan L. Favors, 34 of New Castle was traveling westbound on Chapman Road in the left turn lane and was approaching University Plaza. As Favors attempted to make a left turn onto University Plaza the Cadillac SRX entered the intersection and the SRX’s front center collided with the Sonata’s right side. The collision caused the rear passenger seats to the rear bumper of the Sonata to be ripped off the vehicle and caused the vehicle to rollover towards the University Plaza parking lot. The Cadillac SRX continued to travel forward and started to move to the right and collided with the guard rail and then bounced back into the roadway. The Cadillac SRX began to rollover to its left side still heading eastbound on Chapman Road and rolled over one and half times landing on its top on the south edge of Chapman Road. The Hyundai Sonata was split in half and the rear end rolled over into the University Plaza parking lot. The vehicle’s front end spun clockwise and came to a stop west of University Plaza and south of Chapman Road.

Fredia L. Walmsley, who was properly restrained, was removed from the scene by EMS and transported to the Christiana Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Both passengers in the Cadillac SRX, a 13 year old and a 2 year old, were properly restrained and transported to the Christiana Hospital to be evaluated and were cleared with no injuries. Walmsley was cited for Unreasonable Speed.

Jonathan L. Favors, who was properly restrained, was removed from the scene by EMS and transported to the Christiana Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Favors was cited for Failure to Yield Right of Way.

Troopers are continuing their investigation into this crash.  The eastbound lanes of Chapman Road were closed for approximately 1 ½ hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

**Traffic Advisory-Newark**

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

Bear– The Delaware State Police are releasing the names of the 61-year-old female operator as Jacquelyn Scott-Crothers and the 74 year old male passenger that died in the fatal crash east of Bear, as John Crothers.

This crash remains under investigation by the Collision Reconstruction Unit.

**Update #1** Troopers Investigating Fatal Crash-Bear

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

Newark – The Delaware State Police are currently investigating a two vehicle crash involving a vehicle that rolled over on Chapman Road at around 7:50 a.m. this morning. The area of the crash is shut down due to a fuel leak. At this time it is unknown how many people are injured and the extent of their injuries.

The eastbound lane of Chapman Road is currently closed in the area of the crash.  Commuters are advised to use caution in the area of the crash as crews are continuing to investigate the collision.

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

Bear – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred this afternoon.

The preliminary investigation has determined the incident occurred around 2:35 p.m. Sunday, June 18, 2017 as a 61 year old female from Newark was operating a 2011 Kia Soul with a 74 year old male passenger, turning left from US 40 westbound onto Glendale Boulevard southbound. This vehicle had the green arrow signal and the right of way. Traffic in the straight lanes of US 40 in both directions were stopped for a red traffic signal. A 2011 Kia Optima was operated by William T. German, 25 of Garnet Valley, Pennsylvania and he was travelling at a reported high rate of speed on the right shoulder of US 40 eastbound. The shoulder became the right turn lane for Glendale Boulevard and William T. German proceeded straight into the intersection against the red light.  The front of the Kia Optima struck the right side of the Kia Soul in the area of the front wheel and passenger door.  Both vehicles traveled eastbound from the collision and the Kia Soul came to a stop on the lanes of US 40 eastbound.  The Kia Optima came to a stop on the grass southeast of the intersection.

The 74 year old male of Newark, was properly restrained and removed from the scene by EMS and transported to the Christiana Hospital where he was pronounced deceased from injuries sustained in this collision. The 61 year old driver was admitted to the ICU at Christiana Hospital with serious injuries. The names are being withheld pending next of kin notification.

William T. German, who was properly restrained, was removed by EMS and transported to the Christiana Hospital where he was admitted with minor injuries. Drugs are suspected on German’s part and he will be charged with vehicular homicide, vehicular assault and DUI upon release from the hospital.

The Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing their investigation into the crash.   US 40 eastbound at Glendale Boulevard were closed for approximately three hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

**Traffic Advisory** Troopers Investigating Serious Crash-Bear

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

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

Milford, De.- The Delaware State Police at the request of the Milford Police Department is currently conducting a robbery investigation which has resulted in the arrest of two men that occurred late last night.

The preliminary investigation has determined the incident occurred at approximately 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 17, 2017 as troopers, Harrington Police Department and Georgetown Police Department responded to an armed robbery in the unit block of Franklin Street in Milford.

The investigation revealed the victim was sitting in her driveway when two black male suspects approached her vehicle. One suspect attempted to distract the victim while the other pointed a handgun at the victim and demanded her belongings. The suspects then fled with the victim’s purse and other belongings. There were no injuries.

Through a comprehensive area canvass and investigative measures the suspects were located nearby the robbery scene. Kevin M. Carter, 25 of Milford, and Justin J. Cauley, 26 of Dover were identified as the suspects and transported to Troop 3, Camden where they were charged with Robbery 1^st Degree, Conspiracy and Aggravated Menacing. Kevin M. Carter was arraigned before Justice of the Peace Court 7 and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution in default of $25,000.00 secured bond. Justin J. Cauley’s arraignment and bond is pending at this time.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident or any inquiries, they are asked to contact the Milford Police Department at (302) 422-8081. 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: 061817 1341

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

Milford – The Delaware State Police at the request of the Milford Police Department are currently investigating an incident in which a 31-year-old Millsboro man was shot outside a local area apartment building.

The preliminary investigation has determined the incident occurred on Sunday, June 18, 2017, at approximately 2:00 a.m., as troopers were called to respond to the Bayhealth at Milford Memorial Hospital Emergency Room for the report of a male subject shot in the lower extremity.

Through further investigation, troopers learned the man was shot in the unit block of Linstone Lane, Silverlake Estates Apartments after an argument between two other subjects. As the victim went to see what they were arguing about, an unknown person fired several shots in the area striking the victim. The victim left the scene and drove himself to the hospital where he was treated with non-life threatening injuries. No other individuals were injured as a result of this incident. No suspect description at this time.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident or any inquiries, they are asked to contact the Milford Police Department at (302) 422-8081. 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.”

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Dover – The Delaware State Police are investigating a carjacking that took place this morning in Dover.

 The preliminary investigation has determined the incident occurred early this morning at around 2:52 a.m. Saturday, June 17, 2017, when a passerby contacted a trooper who was working a traffic assignment at the entrance of Lot 18 north of Persimmon Tree Lane. As the passerby reported a pedestrian had run into the side of a bus, the trooper turned around and observed a white Ford Transit Van traveling south down the gravel road entrance to Lot 18. The van swerved in an east direction and crashed into a fence and then into brush before coming to a stop. Troopers quickly responded to the crash and contacted the occupants of the van to check on them. It was at this time the individuals inside the van advised the driver had stolen the van. As troopers attempted to take the driver into custody he resisted arrest and punched at the troopers. The driver also head butted the side of a marked patrol vehicle causing damage to the vehicle.

The investigation revealed, the driver later identified as Zachary O. Hamilton, 25 of Dickerson, Maryland, punched the female driver of the van after she exited the driver’s seat and then stole the van while six employees of RMC Events were still seated inside the vehicle. The employees in the vehicle attempted to stop Hamilton but were unable and sustained minor injuries.

Hamilton was transported to the Bayhealth Medical Center at Kent General Hospital where it was determined he was under the influence of drugs. An arrest warrant for Hamilton was obtained from Justice of the Peace Court 7 charging him with the following: Carjacking First Degree, Attempt to Commit Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer, Resisting Arrest With Force, Criminal Mischief over $5000, six counts of Reckless Endangering Second Degree, Assault Third Degree, Criminal Mischief over $1000 and Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence of Drugs.

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