Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Hartly – The Delaware State Police have arrested a Hartly man following an investigation into an alleged sexual abuse complaint.

The investigation began on May 15, 2017 when a 17-year-old female victim contacted Troop 3 in Camden to report a series of sexual assaults that had been occurring since November of 2016.  The victim advised John A. Metheny Sr, 72 of Hartly, had been continuously groping her breasts and buttocks on numerous occasions while the two were alone at different locations.  A few of those incidents occurred while the two were out of sight from other people at the Hartly Fire Company located at 2898 Arthursville Road.  Each time, the 17-year old victim would inform Metheny of her displeasure in him touching her and tell him to stop.

On Wednesday June 7, 2017, John Metheny turned himself in to detectives at Troop 3 and was charged with Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child.  He was arraigned at JP11 and released on $30,000.00 unsecured bond.

Because of the sensitivity of this case, and in consideration of the victim, only limited information will be released.

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: 060717 0945

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Presented by Public Information Officer Master Corporal Jeffrey R. Hale

Claymont- Delaware State Police Robbery Unit detectives have identified the male suspect responsible for the robbery of a customer of a Claymont area Wawa which occurred early last week and are asking for the public’s assistance in locating him.

Detectives have obtained warrants charging Michael B. Reynolds, 25, of Wilmington, with Robbery 1st Degree after they identified him as the suspect who robbed a male customer inside of the bathroom of the Wawa convenience store located at 2621 Philadelphia Pike on Monday, May 29.

Reynolds is described as being 5’08” tall and weighing approximately 140 lbs. He has brown hair and green eyes.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident or knows the location of Michael Reynolds, they are asked to contact Detective Brian McDerby at 302-365-8436. 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: 060817 0730

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

Each year for the past 21 years the Child Life Department at Nemours Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children partners with the Delaware State Police and the Delaware State Trooper’s Association to organize a picnic for long term care patients. Many of the patients will unfortunately miss outdoor activities due to treatment and will not have the chance to enjoy the warm weather or the joys of a summer picnic. On June 14th, troopers, doctors, nurses and hospital volunteers will provide food, games and fun to the brave and spirited children who are being treated at the hospital.  Many of these courageous children have been admitted for months and have not been able to go home. Troopers will visit patients inside the hospital who are not able to come down for the picnic. This day offers a break from the stress often associated with the hospital experience letting patients to put aside their normal hospital routines and just be kids.

Contact: Walter Newton, DSTA Corresponding Secretary (302) 893-2218.

When: Wednesday June 14, between 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Where: A.I. DuPont Children’s Hospital 1600 Rockland Rd, Wilmington, DE

The media is encouraged to attend.

Released: 060717 2231

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Presented by Public Information Officer Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Millsboro- Delaware State Police are releasing surveillance photos of the suspect and truck involving in the robbery of a Millsboro area liquor store that occurred Saturday June 3, 2017 around 9:15 p.m.

The suspect was described as an unknown race male. He was 5’05”-5’07” tall, weighed between 150-175 lbs., and was last seen wearing blue jeans, a light colored flannel jacket, sneakers, a dark colored knit cap, and had a bandana covering his face.  He then entered a dark colored unknown make and model pick-up truck and fled from the parking lot.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact Detective R. Truitt at 302-752-3813. 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: 060617 1525

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Presented by Public Information Officer Master Corporal Jeffrey R. Hale

Newark– Delaware State Police are investigating an incident in which a Wilmington man was shot at that occurred late this morning just north of Glasgow.

The initial investigation has determined that the incident happened at approximately 11:53 a.m. this morning, Tuesday, June 6, 2017, as a 28 year old Wilmington man was walking on DE Rt. 896 (South College Avenue) in the area of Executive Drive. It was at this point that the victim was approached by a dark colored vehicle with tinted windows. A male subject in the front passenger seat of the car then fired multiple rounds from an unknown make and model handgun at the victim. The vehicle then left the area and was last seen fleeing in a southbound direction on Rt. 896. The male victim was not injured and could not provide any further information.

This incident is still under investigation by the Delaware State Police. If anyone has any information they are asked to contact Corporal Al Garcia at 302-834-2630. 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: 060617 1505

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Presented by Public Information Officer Master Corporal Jeffrey R. Hale

Wilmington (19805)- Delaware State Police are currently investigating the armed robbery of a subject which occurred in the parking lot of a Wilmington area shopping center yesterday afternoon.

The initial investigation has determined that the incident occurred on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at approximately 4:00 p.m., as a male victim was walking in the parking lot of the Canby Park Shopping Center, located at 1904 Maryland Avenue. It was at this time that the victim was approached by two male suspects. One of the suspects displayed an unknown make and model handgun and pointed it at the victim, demanding cash and jewelry. The victim complied with the suspect’s demands and turned over the property to him. Both suspects then fled from the area on foot and were last seen running toward the Alban Park Apartments. The victim was not injured.

The suspect with the gun was described as a black male. He was 5’10” tall, weighed 160-170 lbs., had a muscular build, and was last seen wearing a white t-shirt and navy blue cut-off shorts.

The second suspect was described as a black male. He was 6’00” tall, weighed approximately 160 lbs, had a thin build, and was last seen wearing a white t-shirt and sweatpants.

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: 060517 0755

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Presented by Public Information Officer Master Corporal Jeffrey R. Hale

Hockessin- The southbound lanes of SR 48 have been re-opened to traffic. The northbound lanes of the roadway remain closed, however, and commuters should expect slowing in the area.

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Released: 060517 0735

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Presented by Public Information Officer Master Corporal Jeffrey R. Hale

Hockessin- Delaware State Police are currently investigating a crash involving an overturned tractor-trailer which occurred this morning.

The crash occurred at approximately 6:43 a.m. this morning, Monday, June 5, 2017 near the intersection of SR 48 (Lancaster Pike) and SR 41 (Newport-Gap Pike) and involves an overturned tractor-trailer carrying a load of sand, which subsequently became engulfed in flames.

There were no injuries as a result of the crash, however, the roadway is currently  closed and commuters are asked to avoid the area and find alternate routes of travel.

Released:  060517 0715

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Presented by Public Information Officer Master Corporal Jeffrey R. Hale

Millsboro- Delaware State Police are currently investigating the robbery of a Millsboro area liquor store that occurred last night.

The initial investigation has determined that the incident happened on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at approximately 9:15 p.m., as a male suspect entered the Gumboro Liquors, located at 38398 Millsboro Highway. The suspect approached the sales counter where he confronted two female clerks implying that he was armed. The suspect then demanded money from the cash register. The clerks, however, refused to comply with the suspect’s demands. The suspect then removed the cash register from the counter and fled from the store. He then entered a dark colored unknown make and model pick-up truck and fled from the parking lot in an unknown direction. There were no injuries.

The suspect was described as an unknown race male. He was 5’05”-5’07” tall, weighed between 150-175 lbs., and was last seen wearing blue jeans, a light colored flannel jacket, sneakers, a dark colored knit cap, and had a bandana covering his face. 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 Troop 4 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.”

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: 060417 0925

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Presented by Public Information Officer Master Corporal Jeffrey R. Hale

Ellendale- The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate a serious crash which occurred this morning just south of Ellendale.

The initial investigation has determined that the crash happened at approximately 9:25 a.m. this morning, Saturday, June 3, 2017, as Rigoberto Perez-Sanchez, 43, of Bridgeville, was operating a 2015 Toyota Yaris and was stopped in the crossover at the intersection of CR 579 (E. Robbins Road) and US Rt. 113 (N. DuPont Boulevard), attempting to enter the northbound lane of N. DuPont Boulevard. As Perez-Sanchez began to enter onto Rt. 113, he pulled directly into the path of a 1996 Chevrolet pick-up truck which was being operated by a 25-year-old Georgetown woman. The front of the Chevrolet then struck the rear of the Toyota, which forced it off of the east edge of the roadway where it came to rest. The Chevrolet was able to come to a controlled stop on the northbound shoulder of DuPont Boulevard.

Rigoberto Perez-Sanchez, who was properly restrained at the time of the crash, was treated at the scene by Paramedics. He was then transported by ambulance to the Milford Memorial Hospital where he was treated and released with minor injuries.

A 9-year-old male rear seat passenger (son) in the Toyota, who was not properly restrained, was treated at the scene by paramedics before being flown by Delaware State Police Aviation (Trooper 2) to the A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children where he was admitted in critical condition. There were no other injuries.

The northbound lane of DuPont Boulevard was closed for approximately 3 hours as the crash was investigated and cleared.

This crash remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police. Alcohol or drug use is not being considered as a factor in the crash.

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Released: 060317 1558

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