Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Harrington – Troopers are investigating a three vehicle crash east of Harrington that sent two people to an area hospital.

The incident occurred around 9:21 a.m. Tuesday April 4, 2017 as Juan R. Colon, 70 of Lincoln, was operating a 2007 Ford Explorer northbound on Deep Grass Lane and came to a stop at the intersection with Milford-Harrington Highway (SR14).  After the stop, the Explorer continued northbound into the intersection and was struck on the left side by a 2011 Dodge Caliber that was traveling eastbound on SR14.  Upon impact, the two vehicles entered into the westbound lane causing a westbound 2005 International truck hauling a Southern States tanker loaded with liquid nitrogen, to brake abruptly, which then caused the contents of the tanker to shift and force the truck off the north side of the roadway.  The truck and tanker then overturned onto its side and came to a stop just west of the intersection.

Juan Colon was properly restrained and was uninjured in the collision.  He was cited for Failure to Remain Stopped.

The 38-year-old male operator of the Caliber was properly restrained and transported by EMS to Bayhealth Milford Memorial Hospital (MMH) where he was treated and released with non-life-threatening injuries.

The 33-year-old male operator of the tractor trailer was properly restrained and transported to MMH by EMS where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

SR14 was closed for approximately three hours while hazmat crews from Delaware Natural Resources (DNR), Southern States, and DelDOT contained and cleaned up the spill from the tanker.

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Released: 040417 1550

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Camden – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit has identified the female pedestrian who was struck and killed as Brenda J. Williams, 62 of Dover.

This crash remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police.

Released: 040417 1305

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Harrington – The Delaware State Police are currently on the scene of a multiple vehicle crash at the intersection of Milford-Harrington Highway (SR14) and Deep Grass Lane.

The incident occurred around 9:21 a.m. Tuesday April 4, 2017 and involves at least three vehicles including a tractor trailer which has overturned.  The extent of any injuries is unknown at this time.

SR14 is currently closed at that intersection and commuter are encouraged to seek alternate routes of travel.

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

Released: 040417 0945

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Camden – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian that occurred last evening.

The incident occurred around 9:41 p.m. Monday April 3, 2017 as a 2015 Jeep Compass was traveling northbound on South DuPont Highway (US13) in the left lane approaching Roberts Avenue.  An adult female pedestrian was walking westbound across US13 just south of Roberts Avenue and was near the center of the roadway of the left lane when she was struck by the passenger side mirror of the Jeep.  The pedestrian slid down the right side of the Jeep before falling into the roadway where she was struck by a 2006 Pontiac G6 and a 2007 Honda Civic that were traveling northbound on US13 a few car lengths behind the Jeep.  All three vehicles were able to come to a controlled stop after the collisions and remained on scene.

The pedestrian who was wearing dark clothing, not carrying a flashlight, or wearing any type of reflective clothing, was pronounced dead at the scene by Kent County Paramedics.  Her name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

The operators of all three vehicles were properly restrained and uninjured in the collision.

The Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing their investigation into this incident.  The area of the collision is unlit and there were no crosswalks present.  Speed and alcohol involvement on all three of the drivers does not appear to be a factor in this collision.  There is no evidence of alcohol or drug involvement on behalf of the pedestrian at this time.  US13 northbound in the area of the incident was closed for approximately three and a half hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

Released: 040417 0610

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Jeffrey R. Hale

Bear- Delaware State Police are currently investigating a shooting which occurred at a Bear area motel early this morning.

The initial investigation has determined that the incident occurred at approximately 3:35 a.m. this morning, Monday, April 3, 2017, as two male and one female suspect knocked on a door of a room at the Glen Motel, located at 1176 Pulaski Highway. When the 55-year-old male occupant of the room opened the door, the two male suspects entered the room while the female suspect held the door closed. Both suspects then began to assault the victim, and at one point, one of the suspects fired a single round from an unknown make and model handgun, striking the victim in the head. The two male suspects then exited the room and entered a gray or silver four door vehicle which was now also occupied by the female suspect. The vehicle then exited the parking lot of the motel and was last seen fleeing in an eastbound direction on Pulaski Highway.

The male victim was removed from the scene and transported to the Christiana Hospital where he was treated for a non-life threatening injury. A 64-year-old female, who was also occupying the room at the time of the incident, was not injured.

One of the suspects was described as a white female. She was approximately 20 years of age, 5’06” tall, weighed approximately 120 lbs. and had long blonde hair.

The other two suspects were both described as black males. One was 5’04” tall with a light complexion, and was dressed in all black clothing. He also wore a mask. The second was 5’07” tall, had a light complexion, was dressed in all black clothing, and also wore a mask. There is no further physical or clothing information available.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact Detective Charles Strecker at 302-365-8567. 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.”

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Jeffrey R. Hale

Wilmington- Delaware State Police are investigating the robbery of a Wilmington area 7-11 store that occurred late Saturday night.

The investigation has determined that the incident occurred on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at approximately 11:38 p.m., as a male suspect entered the 7-11 located at 4865 Governor Printz Boulevard. The suspect approached the sales counter where he then confronted a male clerk. He then implied that he was armed with a gun and demanded money from the cash register as well as cigarettes. The clerk complied with the suspect’s demands and turned over an undisclosed amount of cash and cigarettes to him. The suspect then exited the store and fled in an unknown direction. The clerk was not injured and a gun was never displayed.

The suspect was described as a white male. He was 35-40 years of age, 5’08”-5’10” tall, weighed 180-200 lbs., and was last seen wearing a dark blue hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, and sneakers.  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 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.”

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Jeffrey R. Hale

Dover, DE- The Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit (S.O.A.R) is currently looking for the following wanted sex offenders after they either failed to register, re-register, or provide verification as a sex offender. If anyone knows the location of any of these subjects, they are asked 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: 040117 1940

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Jeffrey R. Hale

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:040117 1935

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Jeffrey R. Hale

Wilmington- The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit has identified the 53-year-old Wilmington man who was struck and killed in the hit-and-run crash that occurred on DE SR 2 west of Greenbank Road on Thursday, March 30, 2017, as Christopher Hess.

This crash remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police.

Released: 033117 2000

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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 Wilmington area dollar store that occurred late last night.

The initial investigation has determined that the incident occurred at approximately 10:16 p.m. on Thursday, March 30, 2017, as two male suspects confronted two employees of the Dollar General, located at 1402 E. Newport Pike, as they stood in front of the store. One of the suspects displayed an unknown make and model handgun, while the second displayed a knife and ordered both employees back into the store. The suspects then demanded cash from the store safe. The victims complied with the suspect’s demands and turned over an undisclosed amount of money to them. One of the suspects then removed a cell phone from one of the victim’s purses before both suspects exited the store and fled in an unknown direction. There were no injuries.

One suspect was described as a black male 30-40 years of age. He was 6’01”-6’04” tall, weighed 230-250 lbs., had black hair and brown eyes, and was last seen wearing  a dark hooded sweatshirt, blue pants, black boots, and was wearing a mask. He was also armed with a handgun.

The second suspect was also described as a black male. He was 30-40 years of age, 5’04”-5’06” tall, weighed 140-150 lbs., had black hair and brown eyes, and was last seen wearing a black zip-up hooded jacket, dark-colored jeans, dark shoes, was wearing a mask, and was armed with a knife.

There is no further physical or clothing description available for either suspect. No video surveillance photos are available to be released at this time.

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.”

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Released: 033117 1400

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