Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Dover – The Delaware State Police have arrested a Smyrna man for driving a stolen vehicle.

The incident occurred around 10:07 p.m. Tuesday June 20, 2017 when a trooper on patrol in the area of South DuPont Highway (US13) and South Governors Avenue observed a 2013 Toyota Prius traveling southbound on US13.  A computer inquiry into the registration revealed the vehicle had been reported stolen on May 22, 2017 from a residence out of New Castle County.  The trooper activated the emergency equipment on the patrol vehicle in order to conduct a traffic stop, when the vehicle accelerated and continued traveling southbound on US13.  The vehicle failed to stop at a red light and upon entering into the intersection at US13 and Thomas Harmon Drive (entrance to Camden Walmart) was struck on the passenger’s side by a 2016 Infiniti QX70 being operated by a 40-year-old Dover man.  Kyree A. Custis, 26, was taken into custody without further incident once the vehicle came to a stop in the grassy shoulder south of the intersection.

The 40-year-old Infiniti operator was uninjured in the collision.

Kyree Custis and a 31-year-old male passenger were transported by EMS to Bayhealth Kent General Hospital where they were treated and released with non-life-threatening injuries.  Kyree Custis was then taken to Troop 3 in Camden where he was charged with Theft of a Motor Vehicle, Disregarding a Police Officer Signal, Aggressive Driving, Reckless Driving, Driving without a Valid License, and other traffic related offenses.  He was arraigned at JP7 and committed to James T. Vaughn Correctional Center on $1,304.00 secured bond for those charges as well $25,000.00 cash for a Violation of Probation.

The passenger was not charged with any crimes.

Released: 062117 1135

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

New Castle- The Delaware State Police is currently investigating the attempted armed robbery of a New Castle area 7-11 convenience store which occurred early this morning.

The preliminary investigation has determined that the incident occurred at approximately 4:03 a.m., Wednesday, June 21, 2017, as a male suspect dressed in dark clothing approached the 7-Eleven convenience store located at 284 Christiana Road, New Castle. The clerk had previously secured the front door as she cleaned the store. The suspect walked around the outside of the store before attempting to gain entry at the front door. The suspect was wearing a hooded sweatshirt with his face partially covered. The suspect then implied he had a weapon, however no weapon was displayed. After the suspect was refused entry he fled the area toward the Georgetown Manor Apartments. There were no injuries.

The suspect was described as a black male approximately 5’08”-5’10” tall, with a stocky build between 180-200 pounds, wearing dark clothing.

No video surveillance footage is available at this time.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact the Troop 2 Robbery unit 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.”

Released: 062117 1111

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Rehoboth – The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery of a Weis Markets food store that occurred Tuesday evening.

The incident occurred around 9:05 p.m. Tuesday June 20, 2017 as a male subject, armed with an unknown type object, entered the Weis Markets, located at 19287 Miller Road, and jumped over a checkout counter to gain access to the register.  The suspect then pried two of the registers open and removed an undisclosed amount of cash before fleeing the store.  The suspect was last seen entering a light colored SUV and driving northbound on Airport Road toward Old Landing Road.  No employees or customers were injured.

The suspect was described as a white male, 20-25 years of age, 5’08”-5’09” tall, wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt, dark colored pants, gloves, and a mask covering the lower portion of his face (no further physical or clothing description available).  Armed with an unknown type object thought to be a knife.

No surveillance photos are available.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact Troop 4 Major Crimes Unit at 302-856-5850.  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: 062117 1045

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

South Dover – The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery of a Rodney Village Shopping Plaza liquor store that occurred early Tuesday evening

The incident occurred around 9:16 p.m. Tuesday June 20, 2017 as a male subject, armed with a shotgun, entered the Village Package Store, located at 1614 South Governors Avenue, and approached the clerk at the counter where he demanded cash from the register.  The employee complied with the demand and turned over an undisclosed amount of cash before the suspect, along with another male subject who was standing at the door, fled northbound through the shopping plaza toward the bowling alley.  The clerk was not injured.

The first suspect was described as a black male 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 black male with a mask covering his face (no further physical or clothing description).  Unknown if he was armed.

No surveillance photos are available.

Due to the similarities between this incident and the robbery of the Valero on Monday night (Detectives Investigating Robbery of South Dover Gas Station), detectives believe the same suspects are involved.

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: 062117 0955

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

Newark – The Delaware State Police are currently investigating a three vehicle crash on I-95 southbound north of SR 896 which occurred at around 4:36 p.m. this afternoon. At this time it is unknown how many people are injured and the extent of their injuries.

I-95 in the area of the crash is now open. Commuters are advised to use caution in the area of the crash as crews are continuing to investigate the collision.

Released: 062017 1731

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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.”

Released: 062017 1545

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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**

Released: 061917 1651

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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

Released: 061917 1431

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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.

Released: 061917 0831

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