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

Newark- Delaware State Police are currently investigating a pair of Newark area robbery incidents which occurred within minutes of each other last night.

The first incident occurred at approximately 7:17 p.m. last night, Thursday, March 16, 2017, as a male suspect entered the Wendy’s Restaurant, located at 2423 Pulaski Highway. The suspect then confronted a female employee who was standing behind the sales counter. He then demanded money from the cash register while implying that he was armed with a gun. The employee, however, did not comply with the suspect’s demands and ran to another area of the restaurant. The suspect then exited the business without obtaining any property and was last seen running toward westbound US Rt. 40. There were no injuries.

The suspect was described as a white male 25-40 years of age. He was 5’11”-6’01” tall, weighed 170-215 lbs., and was last seen wearing blue jeans, a brown jacket with a tan hooded sweatshirt underneath, and black sneakers.

The second incident occurred at approximately 7:30 p.m., as a male suspect entered the Shore Stop/Valero, located at 796 Old Baltimore Pike. He then approached the sales counter and presented a male employee with a demand note for cash. The note implied that the suspect was armed, however, a weapon was not displayed. The clerk complied with the suspect’s demands and turned over an undisclosed amount of money to him. The suspect then exited the business and was last seen running in an eastbound direction on Old Baltimore Pike. The clerk was not injured.

The suspect was described as a white male. He was 20-30 years of age, 5’10”-6’00” tall, weighed 145-165 lbs., and was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, and black sneakers.

Both of these incidents remain under investigation by the Delaware State Police. Detectives are exploring the possibility that both incidents were committed by the same suspect.

If anyone has any information in reference to these incidents 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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Jeffrey R. Hale

Newark- Delaware State Police Robbery Unit detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a Newark man wanted in connection with a pair of robberies which have occurred in New Castle County over the past few weeks.

Detectives have obtained warrants charging Michael S. Berwick, 26, with two counts of Robbery 1st Degree and two counts of Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony after he was identified as the suspect who robbed a pair of  businesses in the Newark  area on March 9, 2017 and March 13, 2017. In each instance, Berwick would enter the targeted location and present an employee with a demand note for cash. The note would imply that Berwick was armed, however, he did not display a weapon. After obtaining cash, Berwick would then exit the business and flee in an unknown direction. There were no injuries.

During the investigation, which included the review of video footage, the conducting of interviews, and the collection of physical evidence, detectives were able to positively identify Berwick as the suspect who robbed the Great Wall Chinese Restaurant, located at 21 Chestnut Hill Plaza, Newark, on Thursday, March 9, 2017, as well as the Dunkin Donuts, located at 1126 Capitol Trail, Newark, on Monday, March 13, 2017. The Middletown Police Department has also obtained warrants charging Berwick with the attempted robbery of the Dairy Queen, located at 100 Sandhill Drive, Middletown, on Thursday, March 9, 2017.

Michael Berwick is described as being 6’00″ tall, weighs approximately 190 lbs., has a thin build, light brown hair and hazel eyes.

If anyone has any information in reference to the location of Michael Berwick, they are asked to contact Detective Jonathon Packard at 302-365-8434. 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: 031717 1115

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

Wilmington (19809)- Delaware State Police are investigating the robbery of an Edgemoor area convenience store that occurred early this morning.

The initial investigation has determined that the incident happened at approximately 2:29 a.m. today, Thursday, March 16, 2017, as a male suspect entered the 7-11 located at 4865 Governor Printz Boulevard. The suspect approached the sales counter and confronted a store employee, implying that he was armed with a weapon. The suspect 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 walked behind the sales counter where he then removed lottery tickets which were on display for sale. He then exited the store and was last seen entering a light-colored unknown make and model vehicle, which then exited the parking lot and was last seen fleeing southbound on Governor Printz Boulevard. The clerk was not injured.

The suspect was described as a black male. He was 5’09” tall and was last seen wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, and boots. 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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Kent and Sussex County – State Police Criminal Investigators and municipal police agencies in Kent and Sussex Counties have concluded their investigations into a series of commercial and residential burglaries and made arrests.

Detectives recently arrested Alicia E. Satterfield, 20 of Dagsboro, and a 16-year-old male from Ocean View, in connection with multiple residential burglaries committed in the Millville and Ocean View areas that occurred the first week in March.  These burglaries occurred primarily during the daytime hours of residences that were unoccupied or seasonal homes.  Once inside the houses, the duo would remove various electronic devices and currency, or sometimes, nothing at all, but would cause damage to the dwellings upon entering various doors and windows.

Alicia Satterfield and the 16-year-old male were both charged with six counts of Burglary, five counts of Attempted Burglary, Possession of Burglar Tools, ten counts of Conspiracy 2nd, ten counts of Attempted Theft, one count of Theft, and five counts of Criminal Mischief.  They were both released on unsecured bonds.

In a separate investigation involving commercial burglaries, Rontrell Leonard, 19 of Seaford, was arrested by state police detectives for three counts of Burglary, one count of Attempted Burglary, three counts of Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony, four counts of Possession of Burglar Tools, three counts of Theft, four counts of Conspiracy 2nd, and four counts of Criminal Mischief.  The charges stem from investigations that occurred over the months of January and February of 2017 involving various restaurants in Kent County and a gas station in Milton.  It was determined through investigative measures that Leonard and co-conspirator, identified as Alonzo D. Sutton-Bullock, 20 of Camden, would enter and remove cash registers and currency.  Rontrell Leonard was arraigned and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $10,000.00 secured bond.

Alonzo Sutton-Bullock has not been arrested and is wanted for three counts of Burglary, one count of Attempted Burglary, three counts of Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony, four counts of Possession of Burglar Tools, three counts of Theft, four counts of Conspiracy 2nd, and four counts of Criminal Mischief.

Other burglaries were committed by Leonard and Sutton-Bullock in the jurisdictions of Milton Police Department and Dover Police Department.  Both departments, as well as the state police, worked together in solving these crimes and have additionally charged Leonard and have warrants on file for Sutton-Bullock.

If anyone has any information in reference to Alonzo Sutton-Bullock’s whereabouts, they are asked to contact Detective D. Kristunas at 302-752-3856 or Detective S. Carbine at 302-698-8444. 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: 031517 1250

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

Georgetown, De.  – The 2017 Spring Delaware State Police Citizen’s Police Academy will begin on Thursday, April 20, 2017. The academy is comprised of eight consecutive sessions for the next eight Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and will conclude on Thursday, June 8, 2017.   Most of the classes will take place at the Sussex Emergency Operations Center located at 21911 Rudder Lane, Georgetown.

Participants will have the opportunity to learn about a wide variety of police activities consistent with what a Delaware Trooper experiences today. The instruction includes criminal and traffic investigations, special units, and various other law enforcement related topics.  Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to ride with patrol troopers.  Class size will be limited to 20 participants and a background check will be conducted on all applicants.

Deadline for registration is April 14, 2017. Applications must be turned in by that date in order to be processed.

If interested and would like to apply please contact Sergeant Richard D. Bratz at Richard.Bratz@delaware.gov  or 302-242-5456, in order to obtain an application.  You may also download the application online by clicking on the following link: DSP Citizen’s Police Academy Application

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

Newark- Delaware State Police have arrested four people and charged them in connection with a series of self storage unit burglaries which had been occurring in Kent and New Castle County since August of 2016.

The arrests occurred after troopers responded to the North Dover Storage, located at 4660 N. DuPont Highway, Dover, on Sunday, February 5, 2017, for the report of a burglary which had occurred. During the course of the investigation, which included the viewing of surveillance footage that was subsequently released to the public, troopers received a tip, and were able to positively identify Jacob Kolar, 20, of Wilmington, DE, and a 16 year old Townsend male, as suspects in the burglary. Both subjects turned themselves in at Troop 3, and through further investigation, troopers were able to link them, as well as Dennis Smith, 21, of Middletown, and a 14 year old Townsend male, to a total of nine burglaries of self storage facilities which had been occurring. A subsequent search of the home of the 14 and 16 year old Townsend juveniles, which is located in the 200 block of Avonbridge Drive, revealed a large amount of property that had been reported stolen in the burglaries.

Jacob Kolar was arrested and charged with Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, seven counts of Burglary 3rd Degree, seven counts of Possession of Burglar Tools,  two counts of Theft of a Firearm, seven counts of Conspiracy 2nd Degree, two counts of Theft (Felony), four counts of Theft (Misdemeanor), and ten counts of Criminal Mischief. He was arraigned at JP Court 11 and committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in default of $32,000.00 cash bail.

Dennis Smith was arrested and charged with Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, two counts of Burglary 3rd Degree, two counts of Possession of Burglar Tools,  two counts of Theft of a Firearm, two counts of Conspiracy 2nd Degree, Theft (Felony), two counts of Theft (Misdemeanor), and four counts of Criminal Mischief. He was arraigned at JP Court 11 and committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in default of $50,000.00 secured bail.

The 16 year old Townsend juvenile was charged by Troopers with Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited, seven counts of Burglary 3rd Degree, seven counts of Possession of Burglar Tools, two counts of Theft of a Firearm, seven counts of Conspiracy 2nd Degree, two counts of Theft (Felony), four counts of Theft (Misdemeanor), and ten counts of Criminal Mischief. He was arraigned at the New Castle County Family Court and committed to the New Castle County Detention Center in default of $32,100.00 cash bail.

The 14 year old Townsend male was arrested and charged with Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited, two counts of Burglary 3rd Degree, two counts of Possession of Burglar Tools, two counts of Theft of a Firearm, two counts of Conspiracy 2nd Degree, Theft (Felony), two counts of Theft (Misdemeanor), and four counts of Criminal Mischief. He was arraigned at the New Castle County Family Court and released on $9,300.00 unsecured bail.

Troopers were able to link the four suspects to the following burglaries:

1. Storage Sense, 893 Noxontown Pond Road, Townsend. July 17, 2016 (two units)
2. Reybold Self Storage, 10 Executive Drive, Newark, on August 8, 2016 (two units).
3. Public Storage, 3801 N. DuPont Highway, New Castle, on August 9, 2016.
4. Reybold Self Storage, 950 Red Lion Road, New Castle, August 12, 2016.
5. Atlantic Storage, 1 PGA Boulevard, Bear, August 24, 2016.
6. Secure Self Storage, 1020 Bear Road, New Castle, September 11, 2016.
7. North Dover Storage, 4660 North DuPont Highway, Dover, February 5, 2017.

Released: 031517 1125

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Delaware – Applications for Camp Barnes Counselor are available at all State Police Troops and can be downloaded at the camp’s website: www.campbarnes.net.  Camp and orientations dates will be listed on the website.

• Starting salary is $300.00 per week
• Food and lodging provided
• Weekends off
• Must be a graduating senior in high school or college student

The deadline for the applications is April 16, 2017.

Any questions, please contact Master Corporal Shawn Hatfield at 302-752-3834 or james.hatfield@delaware.gov.

History-In 1947, the Delaware Association of Chiefs’ of Police, an organization which was composed of active law enforcement and correctional officers, accepted the challenge to undertake a project to combat juvenile delinquency in the First State. A committee was appointed to investigate the problems confronting youth. The committee’s resulting recommendations led to the establishment of Camp Barnes for the recreation of deserving youth from throughout the state.

Camp Barnes, located on Miller’s Creek, a tributary of Little Assawoman Bay, has since served the needs of thousands of children from throughout Delaware. Camp Barnes was originally designed to provide the children who were unable to attend summer camp an opportunity to experience life at a summer youth camp. Camp Barnes has remained basically unchanged, providing Delaware children with these outdoor experiences for over 60 years.

Released: 031517 1015

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

Georgetown, De.  – The 2017 Spring Delaware State Police Citizen’s Police Academy will begin on Thursday, April 20, 2017. The academy is comprised of eight consecutive sessions for the next eight Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and will conclude on Thursday, June 8, 2017.   Most of the classes will take place at the Sussex Emergency Operations Center located at 21911 Rudder Lane, Georgetown.

Participants will learn about a wide variety of police activities consistent with what a Delaware Trooper experiences today. The instruction includes criminal and traffic investigations, special units, and various other law enforcement related topics.  Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to ride with patrol troopers.  Class size will be limited to 20 participants and a background check will be conducted on all applicants.

Deadline for registration is April 7, 2017. Applications must be turned in by that date in order to be processed.

If interested and would like to apply please contact Sergeant Richard D. Bratz at Richard.Bratz@delaware.gov  or 302-242-5456, in order to obtain an application.  You may also download the application online by clicking on the following link: DSP Citizen’s Police Academy Application

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Released: 031417 1211

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

Newark (19711)- Delaware State Police are currently investigating the robbery of a Newark area Dunkin Donuts that occurred yesterday evening.

The investigation thus far has determined that the robbery occurred on Monday, March 13, 2017 at approximately 6:15 p.m., as a male suspect entered the Dunkin Donuts located at 1126 Capitol Trail. The suspect approached the sales counter and presented the female clerk with a demand note for cash. The note implied that the suspect was armed, however, he did not display a weapon. The clerk complied with the suspect’s demands and turned over an undisclosed amount of money to him. The suspect then exited the business and fled in an unknown direction. The victim was not injured.

The suspect was described as a white male. He was 5’08”-5’10” tall, weighed 160-190 lbs., and was last seen wearing a black coat, dark sweatpants, and sneakers. There is no further physical or clothing description available. 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.”

Released: 031417 1040

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

Wilmington (19808)- Delaware State Police are currently investigating the armed robbery of an individual as he was seated in his car in front of a Wilmington area restaurant last night.

The initial investigation has determined that the incident occurred at approximately 8:23 p.m. last night, Monday, March 13, 2017, as a male victim was seated in his vehicle which was parked in front of the Godavari Restaurant, located at 3615 Kirkwood Highway. It was at this time that the victim was approached by a male suspect who displayed an unknown make and model handgun and demanded money from him. The victim complied with the suspect’s demands and turned over an undisclosed amount of cash to him. The suspect then fled the area on foot. The victim was not injured.

The suspect was described as a white male. He was 5’10”-6’00” tall, and weighed 160-190 lbs. A clothing description for the suspect is not 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: 031417 1020

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