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

New Castle- Delaware State Police have arrested a Newark man following the robbery of a local area gas station.

The preliminary investigation has determined the incident occurred on Friday, June 16, 2017, at approximately 12:40 p.m., as a white male suspect wearing a white and black striped hooded sweatshirt entered the Super Fuel Gas Station and Convenience Store located at 3006 New Castle Avenue and approached the clerk. The suspect implied he had a weapon and demanded cash. The clerk turned over an undisclosed amount of money to him. The suspect fled from the store in a red Kia Sportage on Memorial Drive. As troopers canvassed the area the suspect vehicle matching the description was observed at a nearby motel unoccupied in the parking lot. Troopers secured the area and observed the suspect attempting to leave and quickly took him into custody without incident.

The suspect was identified as Brandon R. Button, 32 of Newark, and through further investigation troopers located additional evidence linking him to the robbery of the gas station.

Brandon R. Button was transported to Troop 2 where he was arrested and charged with Robbery 2^nd Degree. He was arraigned before Justice of the Peace Court 11 and committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in default of $1000.00 secured bond.

Released: 061717 1101

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

Bear- Delaware State Police are currently investigating the robbery of a Bear area pharmacy that occurred this morning.

The initial investigation has determined that the incident occurred on Friday, June 16, 2017, as two male suspects entered the Rite Aid located at 701 Governors Place. The suspects went straight to the pharmacy with their faces covered and one suspect displayed an unknown make and model handgun and demanded pills. One of the suspects jumped over the counter and began taking medications off of the shelf. Both suspects then fled the business in an unknown direction. The employee was not injured.

The first suspect was described as a black male. He was approximately 5’08”-5’10” tall, weighed 150-175 lbs., and was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with his face covered armed with an unknown make and model handgun.

The second suspect was described as a black male. He was approximately 5’08” to 5’10” tall, weighed 170-200 lbs., and was last seen with his face covered. There is no further physical or clothing description available.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact the Robbery Unit at Troop 2, Glasgow, at 302-365-8566. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword “DSP.”

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Released: 061617 1931

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

Delaware- The Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit (S.O.A.R) is currently looking for wanted sex offenders after they failed to register as a sex offender as required by law.

Investigators have obtained a warrant for Terry Smith, 55 of Milton.  Smith, a Tier 2 (Moderate Risk) sex offender, is a white male, 5’07” tall, 135 lbs., with blond hair and blue eyes.  Click or copy and paste the link to view profile and download mug shot: https://sexoffender.dsp.delaware.gov/Poster/00004257

Investigators have obtained a warrant for Trevine Robinson, 21 of Dagsboro.  Robinson, a Tier 2 (Moderate Risk) sex offender, is a black male, 6’00” tall, 195 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes.  Click or copy and paste the link to view profile and download mug shot: https://sexoffender.dsp.delaware.gov/Poster/00006161

Investigators have obtained a warrant for Roosevelt Bease, 54 of Seaford.  Bease, a Tier 2 (Moderate Risk) sex offender, is a black male, 5’07” tall, 235 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes.  Click or copy and paste the link to view profile and download mug shot: https://sexoffender.dsp.delaware.gov/Poster/00003187

Investigators have obtained a warrant for Mark Baker, 19 of Georgetown.  Baker, a Tier 2 (Moderate Risk) sex offender, is a white male, 5’04” tall, 150 lbs., with brown hair and brown eyes.  Click or copy and paste the link to view profile and download mug shot: https://sexoffender.dsp.delaware.gov/Poster/00005895

Investigators have obtained a warrant for Arlys Dotson, 20 of Dover. Dotson, a Tier 2 (Moderate Risk) sex offender, is a white male, 5’10” tall, 150 lbs., with brown hair and brown eyes.  Click or copy and paste the link to view profile and download mug shot: https://sexoffender.dsp.delaware.gov/Poster/00005975

Investigators have obtained a warrant for Dale Ferrell, 65 of Seaford.  Ferrell, a Tier 2 (Moderate Risk) sex offender, is a white male, 5’07” tall, 210 lbs., with gray hair and brown eyes.  Click or copy and paste the link to view profile and download mug shot: https://sexoffender.dsp.delaware.gov/Poster/00000094

Investigators have obtained a warrant for Jimmy Barlow, 26 of Dover.  Barlow, a Tier 2 (Moderate Risk) sex offender, is a white male, 5’10” tall, 175 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes.  Click or copy and paste the link to view profile and download mug shot: https://sexoffender.dsp.delaware.gov/Poster/00004624

Investigators have obtained a warrant for Marcellus Fooks, 48 of Georgetown, a Tier 2 (Moderate Risk) sex offender, is a black male, 6’00” tall, 210 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes.  Click or copy and paste the link to view profile and download mug shot: https://sexoffender.dsp.delaware.gov/Poster/00002867

Investigators have obtained a warrant for Ethan Henry, 26 of Laurel,  a Tier 2 (Moderate Risk) sex offender, is a white male, 6’01” tall, 200 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes.  Click or copy and paste the link to view profile and download mug shot: https://sexoffender.dsp.delaware.gov/Poster/00002672

The Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit are asking anyone who may know the location of the wanted sex offenders to call 302-672-5306. 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: 061617 1711

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

Dover– The following are not wanted.   These are Homeless Sex Offender Public Notifications.  If you have information the listed subject is 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.”

Released: 061617 1611

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

Dover– The Delaware State Police are currently conducting a death investigation after skeletal human remains were located in a wooded area near Dover.

The preliminary investigation has determined at approximately 7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 15, 2017, human remains were discovered as a subject walked through the wooded area east of Leipsic Road near Marley Lane. The subject contacted troopers and notified them of the discovery. Detectives responded to the wooded area and confirmed them to be human skeletal remains.

The Delaware Division of Forensic Science was contacted and is currently assisting with the investigation. The identity is currently unknown. The investigation into the death of the subject is in its early stages as troopers continue to collect and analyze evidence at the scene.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact Detective D. Blomquist at 302-698-8426. 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: 061617 1331

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

The Delaware State Police Community Outreach Unit is pleased to announce the winners of our “Police Protecting Our Community” Art Contest. Over 550 entries were submitted and with the support of our Delaware State Police Facebook community, the following art projects were selected as the First Place Winners for each grade level. Each winner will be featured in the Delaware State Trooper’s Association Magazine and proudly placed on display at the Delaware State Police Museum.  Additionally, the winners and finalists will be honored at a special award ceremony which will be announced at a later date. We thank each family for allowing your children to participate in this art contest and would like to congratulate every winner from each grade level from Kindergarten to the Sixth Grade. Great job to all of the contestants and thank you to everyone who showed your support by voting on our Delaware State Police Facebook page!

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Delaware State Police Sponsors Children’s Art Contest

Kindergarten: “Hero Helping”

1st: “Officer Ponytails”

2nd: “Safety in the Community”

3rd: “Police are a Part of Our Community”

4th: “Police Are Our Friends”

5th: “Protected by the Blue”

6th: “Nation Protectors”

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

Millsoboro– The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a serious crash involving a bicyclist this afternoon west of Millsboro.

The incident occurred around 2:58 p.m. Thursday, June 15, 2017 as a 1999 Freightliner tractor pulling a 2009 Wade trailer, operated by Chester Littleton, 65 of Frankford, was traveling westbound on Laurel Road (SR 24), approaching the intersection at Carey’s Camp Road (CR 421). Kenneth Tull, 72 of Delmar, Maryland was riding a road bicycle southbound on Carey’s Camp Road approaching the intersection at Laurel Road.  Laurel Road is a throughway and traffic on Carey’s Camp Road is controlled by a posted stop sign. The bicyclist failed to stop and yield and attempted to cross Laurel Road. The operator of the tractor trailer activated the brakes and swerved left, however the front right struck the left side of the bicycle in the middle of the intersection and then skidded to a stop. Tull was thrown in a westbound direction and came to rest in the roadway west of the intersection.

Kenneth Tull, who was wearing a bicycle helmet, was airlifted from the scene by the Delaware State Police Aviation Unit and transported to the Christiana Medical Center where he is currently admitted in critical condition.

Chester Littleton, who was wearing his seat-belt was not injured in the collision.

Impairment is not a factor in this collision.

Both, Laurel Road and Carey’s Camp Road, were closed in the area of the crash for approximately 2 ½ hours as the crash was investigated and cleared.

The Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing their investigation into this incident.  If anyone may have witnessed this crash, they are asked to contact Corporal N. Demalto of the Collision Reconstruction Unit at 302-703-3267. 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: 061517 2041

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Newark (19713)- Delaware State Police are currently investigating the armed robbery of a Newark area cellular phone store that occurred yesterday evening.

The initial investigation has determined that the incident happened at approximately 6:44 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, as a male suspect entered the Verizon Wireless store located at 379 E. Chestnut Hill Road. The suspect then approached the sales counter where he displayed an unknown make and model handgun and confronted two male employees of the store. He then ordered the employees to turn over cellular phones to him. The employees complied with the suspect’s demands and turned over an undisclosed amount of cell phones. The suspect then exited the store and fled in an unknown direction. The employees were not injured.

The suspect was described as an Hispanic male. He was 5’10” tall, weighed 250-300 lbs., and was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants, and had a black bandana partially covering his face.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact the  Robbery unit at Troop 2 at 302-365-8566. 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: 061517 1447

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

Laurel – The Delaware State Police are releasing the name of the 59-year-old that died in the fatal bicycle crash east of Laurel as Steven S. Oney of Laurel, Delaware.

This crash remains under investigation by the Collision Reconstruction Unit.

*Update* Troopers Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash with Bicyclist-Laurel

Released: 061517 0911

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