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

DELAWARE—In recognition of Police Week from May 14-20, the Delaware State Police Community Outreach Unit is sponsoring an art contest for students in kindergarten through 6th grade.

The theme for this year’s contest is “Police Protecting Our Community”. Children are invited to submit artwork reflecting this theme.  The contest is open to any child who lives or attends school in Delaware.

Artwork should be no larger than 12 inches by 18 inches and must be flat and not 3-Dimensional. Students may use crayons, chalk, colored pencils, charcoal, water colors, oil pastels or markers.  Projects should be completed by students only and be turned in with a completed entry form attached to the back of the art.   Forms are available at the front desk at all Delaware State Police Troop locations and are available for download at http://dsp.delaware.gov/community_outreach.shtml.

Contest entries should be hand-delivered to a local Delaware State Police Troop location by 4 p.m. Saturday, May 27, 2017:

• Troop 1: 603 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington, DE 19809 (Cpl/3 Mike Austin)
• Troop 2: 100 Lagrange Ave., Newark, DE 19702 (Cpl/3 Mike Austin)
• Troop 3: 3759 South State St., Camden, DE 19934 (Cpl/1 Heather Imhof)
• Troop 4: 23652 Shortly Road, Georgetown, DE 19947 (Cpl/2 Juanita Huey)
• Troop 5: 9265 Public Safety Way, Bridgeville, DE 19933 (Cpl/2 Juanita Huey)
• Troop 6: 3301 Kirkwood Hwy, Wilmington, DE 19808 (Cpl/3 Mike Austin)
• Troop 7: 18006 Coastal Hwy, Lewes, DE 19958 (Cpl/3 Rickey Hargis)
• Troop 9: 414 Main Street, Odessa, DE 19730 (Cpl/1 Heather Imhof)

For additional questions, contact your local Delaware State Police Community Outreach Officer (See below).

Northern New Castle County- CPL/3 Mike Austin 365-8466 (Michael.Austin@delaware.gov)

Southern New Castle County & KENT- CPL/1 Heather Imhof 672-5431 (Heather.Imhof@delaware.gov)

Western Sussex County- CPL/2 Juanita Huey 232-3459 (Juanita.Huey-Smith@delaware.gov)

Eastern Sussex County– CPL/3 Rickey Hargis 752-3804 (Rickey.Hargis@delaware.gov)

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Seaford – Terry R. McIntire Jr., 17 of Seaford, was taken into custody on Wednesday May 10, 2017 around 11:57 a.m. and charged with Resisting Arrest, Theft, and Criminal Mischief.  The charges were stemming an incident that occurred on Friday April 28, 2017 when Probation and Parole Officers were attempting to take him into custody for a revocation of probation.  McIntire fled his residence after slipping out of the handcuffs and was able to elude the officers by cutting off an ankle bracelet.  Terry McIntire was also wanted for Violation of Probation.

Additionally, his father, Terry R. McIntire Sr., 51 of Georgetown, and sister, Joy T. Springer, 18 of Seaford, were charged with Hindering Prosecution as troopers and Probation and Parole Officer responded to the senior McIntire’s residence located in the 19000 block of County Seat Highway to look for Terry McIntire Jr.  When troopers and officers arrived at the house, they were informed by McIntire Sr. and Joy Springer that Terry Jr. was not in the house and they had not seen him for weeks.  Upon giving the troopers consent to search, Terry Jr. was located in an attic that was blocked by a mirror and he was covered under the insulation.

Terry McIntire Jr. was charged with another count of Resisting Arrest.  He was arraigned at JP2 on all of his charges and committed to Stevenson House Detention Center in lieu of $1,500.00 secured bond.

Terry McIntire Sr. and Joy Springer were both released on $500.00 unsecured bond. (No photos available)

Click to view original release: Troopers Seek Public’s Assistance in Locating Wanted Subject

Released: 051117 1245

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

Newark- Delaware State Police Robbery Unit detectives have arrested a New Castle man and charged him in connection with a series of robberies which had been occurring over the past month.

On Monday, May 8, 2017, at approximately 8:30 p.m., troopers arrested Kori Thomas, 29, of New Castle, after he committed the armed robbery of the 7-11 located at 314 N. Union Street, Wilmington. After the robbery, Thomas fled the area in a white Hyundai Sonata which was spotted by troopers on I-495 near US13, New Castle. Troopers stopped the vehicle and were able to take Thomas into custody without incident. Evidence linking him to the robbery of the 7-11 was located in the vehicle.

Through further investigation, which included the review of video surveillance footage, Robbery Unit detectives were able to link Kori Thomas to a string of armed robberies which had been occurring in New Castle County since the middle of April. In each robbery, Thomas wound enter the targeted business, confront a sales clerk, and display a handgun. He would then demand and receive money from the cash registers before exiting the store and fleeing the area. There were no injuries.

Detectives were able to link Thomas to the following robberies:

1. 7-11, 284 Christiana Road, New Castle, Friday, April 14, 2017.
2. 7-11, 4865 Governor Printz Boulevard, Wilmington, Sunday, April 16, 2017.
3. Exxon, 4600 Stanton-Ogletown Road, Newark, Monday, April 17, 2017.
4. BP, 1713 New Castle Avenue, New Castle, Saturday, April 22, 2017.
5. Manor Park Liquors, 1405 N. DuPont Highway, New Castle, Tuesday, April 25, 2017.
6. BP, 2038 New Castle Avenue, New Castle, Sunday, April 30, 2017.
7. 7-11, 284 Christiana Road, New Castle, Sunday, April 30, 2017.

Thomas was charged by detectives with six counts of Robbery 1st Degree, Attempted Robbery 1st Degree, six counts of Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony, three counts of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, three counts of Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited. He was arraigned at JP Court 11 and committed to the Howard Young Correctional Institution in default of $366,000.00 cash bail.

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Released: 051017 0620

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

Stanton- Delaware State Police Major Crimes Unit detectives are currently investigating a stabbing that occurred at Delaware Park late last week.

The initial investigation began on Friday, May 5, 2017, at approximately 11:00 p.m., after troopers responded to the bunk house area of Delaware Park, located at 777 Delaware Park Boulevard, for the report of a stabbing. Upon their arrival, troopers located a male victim suffering from apparent stab wounds to his upper body. The victim received treatment at the scene by New Castle County Paramedics before being transported by ambulance to a local hospital where he was admitted with serious injuries.

After conducting multiple interviews, troopers learned that the victim and another male subject had become involved in a verbal altercation which then turned physical. It was then that the male suspect produced an unknown type of knife and stabbed the victim. The suspect then fled the area.

The suspect was described as a short Hispanic male last seen wearing a white shirt. There is no further physical or clothing description at this time. 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 Detective David Myers at 302-365-8460. 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: 051017 0530

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Lewes – Stop by the Cape May – Lewes Ferry visitor lot, located at 43 Cape Henlopen Drive, on Thursday May 11, 2017 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. to get a blue line placed on your back window as a tribute to Cpl/1 Stephen Ballard.

There is no fee for this sticker, however donations will be collected and presented to DSTA- Stephen Ballard Memorial Fund.

You will be directed to a lane and the sticker will be placed on your vehicle while you wait.

If possible, please make sure your rear window is clean.

Released: 050917 1050

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Seaford – State Police are requesting assistance in locating Terry R. McIntire Jr., 17 of Seaford, who is wanted for Resisting Arrest, Theft, and Criminal Mischief stemming from an incident that occurred on Friday April 28, 2017 when Probation and Parole Officers were attempting to take him into custody for a revocation of probation.  McIntire fled his residence after slipping out of the handcuffs and was able to elude the officers by cutting off an ankle bracelet.  Terry McIntire is also wanted for Violation of Probation.

If anyone has any information in reference to Terry McIntire’s whereabouts, they are asked to contact Trooper M. Fezza at (302)-232-3161.  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: 050817 2010

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

Talleyville- Delaware State Police Robbery Unit detectives continue to investigate the robbery of a Wilmington area PNC bank which occurred last month and are still asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect.

The investigation began on Monday, April 17, 2017, at approximately 4:30 p.m., as a male suspect (pictured) entered the PNC bank branch located at 4111 Concord Pike. The suspect then approached a male teller and presented him with a demand note for cash. The note implied that the suspect was armed, however, no weapon was displayed. The teller complied with the suspect’s demands and turned over an undisclosed amount of money to him. The suspect then exited the bank and fled in an unknown direction. There were no injuries.

On Friday, April 21, 2017, the same suspect is believed to have committed a similar robbery of the BB&T bank located at 1138 Town Square Road, North Coventry Township, PA.

The suspect was described as a black male. He was 25-30 years of age and approximately 6’00” tall with a thin build.

If anyone knows the identity of the pictured suspect or has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact Detective Brian McDerby at 302-365-8436 or Detective Timothy Prouty at 610-323-8360. 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: 050817 1240

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

New Castle– The Delaware State Police are currently investigating a motor vehicle crash involving two vehicles on  U.S. 13 and SR 72 that occurred around 12:59 p.m. this afternoon.  At this time it is unknown how many people are injured and the extent of their injuries.

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

Wilmington, DE – The Delaware State Police is currently investigating a serious crash that occurred west of Wilmington last night.

The preliminary investigation revealed the incident occurred around 9:21 p.m. Saturday, May 6, 2017 as Joseph S. Latina 3^rd, 19 of Wilmington, was operating a 2006 BMW westbound on Lancaster Pike in the right lane approaching Court Drive. A 2008 Scion XD, operated by Carrie A. Wiles was traveling eastbound on Lancaster Pike in the left lane also approaching Court Drive. After stopping at Court Drive the Scion began to make a left turn into the BP gas station located at 4001 Lancaster Avenue.  As the Scion turned left across the westbound lanes of Lancaster Pike, the BMW struck the Scion with its front bumper. After the initial collision the BMW then struck a light pole in front of the BP gas station. The Scion travelled westbound across eastbound lanes of Lancaster Pike and came to a stop in the right lane of westbound Lancaster Pike.

Joseph S. Latina 3^rd, who was wearing a seatbelt, was treated by the New Castle County Paramedics for non-life threatening injuries. He was subsequently transported by EMS to the Christiana Hospital Medical Center. He was cited for Unreasonable Speed.

Carrie A. Wiles, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was treated by the New Castle County Paramedics and transported by EMS to the Christiana Hospital Medical Center with serious injuries. She was cited for Failing to Yield Right of Way.

This crash remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police. Lancaster Pike in the area of the crash was closed approximately one hour as the crash was investigated and cleared.

Released: 050717 1041

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

Bear – The Delaware State Police are investigating a motor vehicle crash involving an overturned crane that occurred this morning.

The incident occurred around 7:46 a.m. Saturday, May 06, 2017 as Francis J. Roberts, 52 of Middletown, was operating a 2005 Peterbilt Crane Truck southbound on SR 1 south of School Bell Road north of Bear. The Peterbilt Crane Truck had a tire blowout on the front left side of the vehicle which caused the truck to swerve into the center median. The crane truck then struck the center guard rail and overturned onto its left side. After striking the center median flying debris struck passing vehicles which sustained minor damage and with no injuries.

The New Castle County Paramedics and the Christiana Fire Company responded to the crash. The driver was trapped for approximately 75 minutes while troopers and multiple rescue crews worked safely to remove the driver. The driver was transported to the Christiana Hospital Trauma Center with non-life threatening injuries.

Troopers continue their investigation into this incident. SR 1 southbound in the area of the crash was closed for approximately four hours and then limited to just the right lane and shoulder south of route 273. All lanes of SR 1 northbound are currently open at this time. Motorists are advised to use caution as crews are still working in the area.

Released: 050617 1801

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**Traffic Advisory- Overturned Crane-Bear**

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

Bear, De.- The Delaware State Police are currently investigating a crash involving an overturned crane.

The initial investigation has determined the incident occurred at approximately 7:46 a.m. today, Saturday, May 6, 2017 as troopers responded to the area of SR 1 between Rt. 273 and SR 40. A tractor trailer was traveling southbound on SR 1 and for unknown reasons flipped over onto the driver’s side onto a metal guardrail and grass median. The driver is entrapped in the cab and emergency EMS is on the scene working to extract the driver. The tractor is a Peterbilt three axle truck with a crane body single unit.

Currently all northbound and southbound lanes are shutdown. Unknown injuries at this time. Motorists should use caution in the area as there will be traffic delays. Travelers are asked to safely find alternate routes of travel.

More details will be released at the conclusion of the investigation.

Released: 050617 0831

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