Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Magnolia – The Delaware State Police have arrested two people after a parking violation leads to the discovery of heroin.

The incident occurred around 10:00 a.m. Monday February 20, 2017 as a trooper on patrol in the area of the 400 block of Lambert Drive observed a vehicle illegally parked in the roadway.  Troopers made contact with the operator, who was identified as Quamere Johnson, 24 of Magnolia, a front seat passenger, idenfied as Derek Hopkins, 22 of Magnolia, and an adult female seated in the rear of the car.  Upon speaking with the occupants of the vehicle, an odor of marijuana was detected and all three were removed from the car.

A search of Quamere Johnson revealed 64 bags (.096 grams) of heroin, while Derek Hopkins was found to have 292 bags (4.38 grams) of heroin as well as over $1,000.00 in suspected drug proceeds.  Johnson and Hopkins were then taken into custody without incident and transported back to Troop 3 where they were both charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance (Heroin), Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Heroin), Conspiracy 2nd, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.  Johnson was additionally cited for a parking violation and released after being arraigned at JP2 on a $42,301.00 unsecured bond.  Hopkins was committed to James T. Vaughn Correctional Center on $122,300.00 cash bond.

The female was not charged with any crime and was released at the scene.

Released: 022117 1320

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Frankford – State Police are requesting assistance in locating Anthony D. Puglisi, 19 of Selbyville, who is wanted for two counts of Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited, four counts of Reckless Endangering, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, Conspiracy 2^nd, and Criminal Mischief.  He is also wanted out of Sussex County Family Court for two capiases.

Puglisi is wanted in connection with an alleged incident that occurred on Tuesday January 17, 2017 around 9:00 p.m. when he fired several rounds at a residence located in the 34000 block of Burbage Road, Frankford. None of the victims inside the house at the time were injured.

If anyone has any information in reference to Anthony Puglisi’s whereabouts, they are asked to contact Detective K. Archer at 302-752-3791. 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: 022117 1020

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

Bear- Delaware State Police are currently investigating the robbery of a Bear area dollar store that occurred yesterday evening.

The initial investigation has determined that the incident occurred on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at approximately 7:15 p.m., as a male suspect entered the Dollar General located at 1815 Pulaski Highway. The suspect then approached the sales counter and placed an item on the counter as if he was going to purchase it. When the female store employee opened the cash register, the suspect attempted to reach into the cash drawer and remove money from inside. The clerk, however, began to close the drawer, preventing the suspect from obtaining any cash. The suspect and the clerk then became involved in a brief struggle at which time, the suspect was able to remove an undisclosed amount of money from the register. He then exited the store and fled in an unknown direction. The clerk was not injured.

The suspect was described as a black male. He was 45-50 years of age, 5’08”-5’10” tall, weighed 150-175 lbs., and was last seen wearing a green jacket and blue jeans. There is no further physical of 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.”

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Released: 022017 1625

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Wilmington (19804)-  Delaware State Police are currently investigating the robbery of  a Stanton area gas station that occurred yesterday morning.

The initial investigation has determined that the incident occurred on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at approximately 6:15 a.m., as a male suspect entered the Exxon gas station located at 414 Main Street. The suspect then approached the sales counter acting as though he was going to purchase merchandise. He then announced a robbery to the male sales clerk and demanded money from the cash register. The suspect implied that he was armed, however, he did not display a weapon. The clerk refused to comply with the suspect’s demands. It was at this time that the suspect walked behind the sales counter and struck the clerk in the face. The clerk and the suspect then became involved in a struggle, however, the suspect was able to remove cash from the register before fleeing the business. He was last seen running behind the gas station and fleeing the area in a dark-colored unknown make and model mini-van. The clerk suffered a minor injury and refused medical treatment.

The suspect was described as a black male. He was 6’02” tall and was last seen wearing a red shirt, a dark grey sweatshirt, and a black hat.

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: 021917 0835

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Newark (19713)- Delaware State Police are currently investigating the armed robbery of a Newark area gas station that occurred yesterday morning.

The initial investigation has determined that the incident occurred on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at approximately 4:20 a.m., as a male suspect entered the Shell gas station located at 1148 Christiana Road. The suspect implied that he was armed with an unknown make and model handgun and approached the sales counter. He then demanded that the female sales clerk provide him with money from the cash register and cigarettes. The clerk complied with the suspect’s demands and turned over an undisclosed amount of money and cigarettes to him. He then exited the store and was last seen entering the driver’s seat of an unknown make and model SUV type vehicle which then fled in an unknown direction. The clerk was not injured.

The suspect was described as a black male. He was 40-50 years of age, 5’11”-6’00” tall, weighed 225-250 lbs., and had brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a red or orange shirt, blue jeans, a black zip up hooded jacket, black hat, and sneakers.

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: 021917 0755

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

Dover- Delaware State Police have arrested a Salisbury, MD man after a vehicle stop yielded over nine pounds of marijuana early Thursday morning.

The incident occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 16, 2017, as a Delaware State Trooper was conducting traffic enforcement in the area of SR 1 at the Dover Toll Plaza. It was at this time that the trooper observed a gray Nissan Altima traveling southbound on SR 1 above the posted speed limit. The trooper then conducted a traffic stop of the Nissan just south of the toll plaza. Upon making contact with the operator of the car, later identified as Lashawn D. Royal, 20, the trooper noticed the strong odor of marijuana emanating from the interior of the car. Royal and a 20 year old female passenger in the car were asked to exit the vehicle. A search of the car was then conducted at which time, the trooper located approximately 9.8 pounds of marijuana packaged in vacuum sealed bags in the trunk.

Lashawn Royal and the female passenger were both transported to Troop 3 where Royal was arrested and charged with Possession with the Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance, Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Tier 4 Quantity, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Speeding. He was arraigned at JP Court 7 and released on $6,600.00 unsecured bail. The female passenger was not charged.

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Released: 021817 1645

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

Seaford- Delaware State Police have arrested three subjects following the robbery of a Seaford area Burger King Restaurant that occurred yesterday afternoon.

The investigation determined that the incident occurred at approximately 1:29 p.m. yesterday, Friday, February 17, 2017, as a male suspect, later identified as Michael Jarvis, 47, of Lincoln, DE, entered the Burger King Restaurant, located at 24465 Sussex Highway, Seaford. Jarvis approached the sales counter where he presented and demand note for cash to a female employee. The note implied that Jarvis was armed, however, he did not display a weapon. The employee did not comply with the Jarvis’ demands, and instead, turned the note over to the restaurant manager. The manager complied with the note and turned over an undisclosed amount of money to Jarvis. He then exited the restaurant and fled to an awaiting car, which was parked a short distance away, and which was occupied by two other suspects, later identified as Sara Ryder, 24, of Milford, and William B. Snyder, 38, of Lincoln.  Several restaurant employees and a customer of the restaurant, after realizing a robbery had just occurred, chased Jarvis to the waiting car and were able to obtain its registration number, which they provided to emergency call takers. The vehicle, which was described as a 2008 Toyota Scion, then fled the area operated by Sara Ryder. There were no injuries.

A short time later, officers from the Seaford Police Department who had responded to the area, located the  Scion and conducted a vehicle stop of it. Michael Jarvis, Sara Ryder, and William Snyder were all taken into custody without incident. Evidence linking them to the robbery was located inside of the car.

All three suspects were transported to Troop 5. Michael Jarvis was arrested and charged with Robbery 1st Degree, Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony, and Conspiracy 2nd Degree. He was arraigned at JP Court 2 and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution in default of $31,000.00 secured bail.

William Snyder and Sara Ryder were each charged with Robbery 1st Degree and Conspiracy 2nd Degree. Snyder was committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution in default of $26,000.00 secured bail. Ryder was released after posting $26,000.00 secured bail. There is no mug shot photo available of  Sara Ryder.

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Released: 021817 1615

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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 verify their current address. If anyone knows the location 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: 021817 1500

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

Dover– The following is not wanted.   This is a Homeless Sex Offender Public Notification.  If you have information that the listed subject is 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.”

Released: 021817 1455

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

Wilmington (19808)- Delaware State Police have arrested a Wilmington man following the strong-arm robbery of a pizza shop employee.

The incident began yesterday, Friday, February 17, 2017, at approximately 9:15 a.m., as a female employee of the Little Caesars Pizza, located at 3613 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, was walking in the parking lot of the business toward her car, carrying a night deposit bag. It was at this time that the victim was approached by a male suspect, who she recognized as Tariq K. Colder, 27, of Wilmington, a former employee of the business. Colder attempted to grab the deposit bag from the victim, however, she refused to let go. The victim and Colder then became involved in a struggle for the bag at which time Colder punched the victim in the face, causing her to fall to the ground and let go of the bag. Colder then fled the area and was last seen running toward the Creeks of Marshallton Apartments, located a short distance away, with the deposit bag. The female victim suffered minor injuries and refused medical treatment.

Through further investigation, troopers were able to link Colder to a specific apartment in the Creeks of Marshallton complex. They then responded to the apartment and upon entering, they were able to take Colder into custody without incident. Evidence linking Colder to the robbery was also located inside of the apartment.

Tariq Colder was transported to Troop 2 where he was arrested and charged with Robbery 2nd Degree. He was arraigned at JP Court 2 and committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in default of $6000.00 cash bail.

Released: 021817 0800

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