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

New Castle (19720) – Delaware State Police are investigating the armed robbery of a New Castle area 7-11 that occurred early this morning.

The initial investigation has determined that the robbery occurred at approximately 12:15 a.m. this morning, Friday, April 14, 2017, as a male suspect entered the 7-11, located at 284 Christiana Road. The suspect approached the sales counter while displaying an unknown make and model handgun and confronted a female clerk. He then demanded money from the cash register. The clerk complied with the suspect’s demands and turned over an undisclosed amount of money to him. The suspect then exited the store and was last seen fleeing in an eastbound direction toward the Georgetown Apartments. The clerk was not injured.

The suspect was described as a black male. He had a thin build and was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, and had a mask 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 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: 041417 0700

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

Townsend- Delaware State Police are investigating a two vehicle crash in which a Smyrna man was seriously injured that occurred last night.

The initial investigation has determined that the crash occurred at approximately 7:05 p.m. on Thursday, April 13, 2017, as Thomas Baker, Jr., 34, of Smyrna, was operating a 2004  Chevrolet Trailblazer and was traveling in the left hand lane on southbound SR-1 north of New Discovery Road, Townsend.  Baker then attempted to enter into the right hand lane of SR-1, and as he did, the right side of his vehicle struck the left side rear of a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. Baker’s vehicle then veered to the left and entered the center median, where it overturned several times before coming to rest on its right hand side in the left hand lane of SR-1 northbound.

Thomas Baker, who was properly restrained at the time of the crash, was trapped in his vehicle until he could be extricated by responding EMS personnel. He was treated at the scene by New Castle County paramedics before being flown by Delaware State Police Aviation (Trooper 4) to the Christiana Hospital, where he was treated for his serious injuries. Baker was cited by troopers for Inattentive Driving and several other license and registration violations. There were no other injuries.

SR-1 northbound and southbound were closed in the area for approximately 1 hour as the crashed was investigated and cleared.

Released: 041417 0610

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

The Delaware State Police and municipal K9 teams throughout the state received National Certification in explosive and narcotic scent detection by the National Police Canine Association (NPCA). Both dual and single purpose K-9 Teams participated in the certification event.

The Delaware State Police K9 teams along with the New Castle County Police Department and Wilmington Police Department K9 teams all work and train to meet the certification standards established by the NPCA.  All three agencies train Law Enforcement K9 teams in the state under one certification standard for both explosive and narcotic scent detection. Certification scenarios and standards for patrol included; K9 obedience, tracking, building searches, vehicle searches and wooded area searches.

The K9 teams that participated in the 2017 NPCA certifications:

During the week of Monday, March 27, 2017, (18) K9 teams completed the patrol and explosive certifications through the National Police Canine Association.  The K9 teams consisted of (12) Delaware State Police K9 teams and 6 municipal K9 teams from Capitol Police Department, Department of Natural Resources Police, Laurel Police Department and the Delaware County Sherriff’s Office (PA).

During the week of Monday, April 3, 2017, (31) K9 teams completed the patrol and narcotics certifications through the National Police Canine Association.  The K9 teams consisted of (14) Delaware State Police K9 teams and (17) municipal K9 teams from Dover Police Department, Newark Police Department, Smyrna Police Department, Harrington Police Department, Bridgeville Police Department, Lewes Police Department, Ocean View Police Department, Havre De Grace Police Department (MD), Aberdeen Police Department (MD) and the Wicomico County Sherriff’s Office (MD).

“NPCA is a non-profit association dedicated to the training, development, and certification of law enforcement canine teams and their administrations.  NPCA strives to be the best resource for the professional canine unit. NPCA offers nationally accepted certifications throughout the year, across the United States. NPCA also provides regional and national canine training seminars. Our certifications offer realistic and attainable goals for today’s working service dog team. NPCA promotes and assists in the utilization of police service dogs in prevention and detection of crime. NPCA has Trainers, Instructors, a Standards Committee and Board of Directors  with vast canine experience in all canine related aspects. We offer street-realistic certifications in Patrol, Detection and Tracking and Trailing.”

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Released: 041217 1501

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Magnolia – The Delaware State Police have arrested a female for vehicular assault after she struck a small child in a west Magnolia neighborhood.

The incident occurred around 3:50 p.m. Tuesday April 11, 2017 as Kenyanna S. Suarez, 30 of Magnolia, was operating a 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche northbound on Nascar Lane from Irish Hill Road when a 2-year-old male, who was riding a bicycle in the roadway, was struck by the truck.  The pickup was able to come to a controlled stop a short distance away from the impact.

The 2-year-old boy, who lives in the area, was airlifted from the scene by Delaware State Police Aviation to A.I. DuPont Hospital where he is currently admitted in serious condition.

Witness accounts to the events that took place revealed Suarez was driving at a high rate of speed when she entered into the neighborhood and was talking on her cell phone.  This occurred at a time when children were being dropped off by area school buses and parents were standing outside awaiting their arrival.

Kenyanna Suarez was transported back to Troop 3 where she was charged with Vehicular Assault 2nd, Driving While Suspended or Revoked, Failure to Have Insurance in Possession, Failure to Have License in Possession, Driving at Unreasonable Speed, and Driving While Using an Electronic Device (Cell Phone).  She was arraigned at JP2 and released on $2,150.00 unsecured bond.

Released: 041217 0935

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

Wilmington (19808)- Delaware State Police have arrested a Wilmington man and charged him with weapons and drug offenses after he was found to be in possession of a loaded handgun and drugs on Saturday.

The incident occurred on Saturday, April 8, 2017, at approximately 9:35 p.m., after troopers were requested to respond to the parking lot of the Applebee’s Restaurant, located at 4301 Kirkwood Highway, for the report of a suspicious male subject who was possibly in possession of a handgun while riding a bike through the lot. As responding troopers arrived they observed a subject matching the description of the suspicious person standing near the Applebee’s restaurant. The troopers then approached the subject who immediately fled on foot into the restaurant. Troopers pursued the suspect, later identified as Adam B. Radcliffe, 30, and were subsequently able to take him into custody without incident. It was at this time that a loaded .25 caliber Beretta handgun, .21 grams of heroin, and 7.5 doses of Alprazolam were found in Radcliffe’s sweatshirt pocket.

Adam Radcliffe was transported to Troop 6 where he was arrested and charged with Possession of a Deadly Weapon by a Person Prohibited, Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon, 2 counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance Without a Prescription, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Resisting Arrest. He was arraigned at JP Court 11 and released on $4300.00 unsecured bail.

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Released: 041017 1310

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We are, however, still accepting applications for camp counseling positions.  Deadline for counselor applications is Sunday April 16^th.

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Thanks for your interest in Camp Barnes.

Released: 041017 1315

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Felton – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit has identified the male pedestrian who was struck and killed as John A. Miller, 50 of Felton.

This crash remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police.

Released: 041017 1300

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Felton – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian that occurred early this morning.

The incident occurred around 12:54 a.m. Monday April 10, 2017 as a 2000 Volkswagen Golf was traveling northbound on South DuPont Highway (US13) just north of Memorial Avenue.  An adult male pedestrian was walking northbound in the right lane of US13 when he was struck by the front right bumper of the Volkswagen.  The pedestrian was thrown onto the hood and into the windshield before rolling off the right side and onto the roadway.  The Volkswagen was able to come to a controlled stop on the right shoulder immediately after the collision.

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

The female operator of the Volkswagen was properly restrained and uninjured in the crash

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 the driver 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 hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

Released: 041017 0800

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Woodside – The Delaware state Police have arrested a Dover man for a possession of a gun after he was involved in a traffic crash and fled the scene.

The incident occurred around 1:43 p.m. Saturday April 8, 2017 as a 32-year old male was operating a 2005 Toyota Camry southbound on South DuPont Highway (US13) just north of Walnut Shade Road.  Andrew C. Edington, 25 of Dover, was operating a 1999 Ford F150 pickup truck southbound on US13 behind the Camry when he struck the rear bumper with his front bumper.  The pickup truck continued southbound after the impact and was followed by the victim and other witnesses.  Troopers were able to locate the Ford traveling westbound on Plymouth Road just west of US13 and a traffic stop was conducted.

Andrew Edington was contacted in the driver’s seat and was taken into custody without incident after he reached for a large knife inside the cab of the truck.  A search of the vehicle revealed a .38 caliber revolver hidden behind a broken piece of plastic trim beneath the front console along with various items of drug paraphernalia.  A computer inquiry revealed he is prohibited from purchasing or possessing any firearm due to a 2013 drug conviction.

Edington was transported back to Troop 3 where he was charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Collision, Failure to Have Insurance in Possession, Following a Motor Vehicle Too Closely, and Failure to Report a Property Damage Collision.  He was arraigned at JP7 and released on $10,800.00 unsecured bond.

Released: 040917 0935

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