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

Dover – Delaware State Police have arrested a Dover man and charged him in connection with a series of burglaries that have occurred during the past month.

On Friday, January 27, 2017, Delaware State Police Burglary unit detectives arrested Brandon Marshall, 30, of Dover, at a home located in the 200 block of Denny Street, Leipsic, without incident. Detectives had developed Marshall as a suspect in a series of burglaries that had occurred at residences located in the 5000 block of Bayside Drive, Dover, and the 300 block of Marshtown Road, Dover during the month of January.  During the burglaries, Marshall would enter sheds or barns located on the properties and proceed to remove power equipment and tools from inside. Once he obtained the property, Marshall would respond to local pawn shops and pawn the stolen items for cash.

Brandon Marshall was charged by detectives with three counts of Burglary 3rd Degree, Possession of Burglary Tools, three counts of Theft, Criminal Mischief, Theft by False Pretense, Falsifying Business Records, and Selling Stolen Property. He was arraigned at JP Court 2 and committed to the James T. Vaughn Correctional Institution in default of $16,100.00 secured bail. More Charges are expected.

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Georgetown- Delaware State Police are currently investigating an incident in which an aircraft caught fire shortly after taking off from a Georgetown airport yesterday afternoon.

The initial investigation has determined that the incident occurred at approximately 2:07 p.m. yesterday, Saturday, January 28, 2017, as Donald Byrne, 59, of Lusby, MD, had just taken off in a single engine plane from the Sussex County Airport located at 21553 Rudder Lane, Georgetown. After reaching a height of approximately 1400 feet, the plane’s cockpit began to fill with smoke. Byrne was able to bring the plane back to the airport, where just prior to landing, fire became visible in the cockpit. Upon landing, Byrne jumped from the plane while it was still in motion. The plane came to rest in a grassy area a short distance away and became fully engulfed in flames.

Donald Byrne was removed from the scene by ambulance and transported to Beebe Healthcare where he was treated for his non-life threatening injuries.

The investigation into this incident by the Delaware State Police and the Federal Aviation Administration is on-going. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.

Released: 012917 0730

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Laurel- The Delaware State Police have arrested a Laurel man after he was found to be in possession of drugs and guns following a traffic stop on Friday.

The investigation began at approximately 10:45 p.m. on Friday, January 27, 2017, as troopers were on patrol in the area of Laurel Road and Shiloh Church Road, east of Laurel. It was at this time that they observed a dark colored Ford F-150 pick-up truck traveling at a high rate of speed on Laurel Road. Troopers conducted a traffic stop on the truck, and upon coming into contact with the operator and sole occupant of the vehicle, later identified as Millard L. Bouchard, 53, of Laurel, they detected the odor of marijuana coming from inside of the car. A subsequent search of the vehicle was conducted at which time troopers located 9 bags of heroin and 12.7 grams of marijuana inside. Millard Bouchard was then taken into custody without incident.

A search warrant was then obtained for the residence of Bouchard, located in the 18000 block of Phillips Hill Road, Laurel, and upon execution of the warrant, troopers from the Sussex County Drug located an AR-15 assault rifle equipped with a homemade silencer, a Ruger .22 caliber handgun, ammunition, and 2.47 pounds of marijuana.

Millard Bouchard was arrested and charged with Possession with the Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance in a Tier 2 Quantity, three counts of Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited, Possession of a Destructive Weapon, Maintaining a Drug Property, and Possession of a Counterfeit Substance. He was arraigned at JP Court 2 and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution in default of $62,000.00 secured bail.

Released: 012917 0940

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New Castle (19720)- The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing to investigate a serious hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian that occurred last night just south of Wilmington.

The initial investigation has determined that the incident occurred on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at approximately 9:06 p.m., as Dimere J. Young, 23, of New Castle, was attempting to cross the southbound lanes of DE Rt. 9 (New Castle Avenue) in the area of Harrison Avenue, walking in a westbound direction. As Young, who was not utilizing a marked cross walk, entered the southbound lanes, he stepped directly into the path of an unknown make and model vehicle. The force of the impact threw Young into the roadway where he came to rest. The striking vehicle did not stop and fled the scene in an unknown direction.

Dimere Young was treated at the scene by the New Castle County Paramedics. He was then transported by ambulance to the Christiana Hospital where he was admitted with life-threatening injuries.

This crash remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police. Evidence at the scene suggests that the striking vehicle was grey in color. No further details about the striking vehicle or the operator are available.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact Corporal John Breen at 302-365-8486. 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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Seaford- The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate a motor vehicle crash which has claimed the life of a 73 year old Seaford, DE man that occurred yesterday evening.

The initial investigation has determined that the crash occurred at approximately 6:06 p.m. yesterday, Saturday, January 28, 2017, as a 73 year old Seaford man was attempting to walk across the southbound lane of Concord Pond Road in the area of Orange Blossom Lane, east of Seaford. As the pedestrian, who was wearing all dark clothing and not carrying a light, entered the roadway, he stepped directly into the path of a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe, which was traveling in a southbound direction on Concord Pond Road approaching the intersection of Orange Blossom Lane. The operator of the vehicle, William A. Jenkins, 70, of Seaford, attempted to avoid striking the pedestrian, however, he was unsuccessful. The front left bumper of the Hyundai struck the pedestrian, throwing him into the northbound lane of the roadway where he came to rest. William Jenkins was able to bring his vehicle to a controlled stop just south of the scene.

The victim was treated at the scene by Sussex County Paramedics. He was then transported by ambulance to the Nanticoke Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The victim’s name is being withheld pending the notification of his next of kin. Alcohol use on the part of the victim is being considered as a factor in the crash.

William Jenkins, who was properly restrained at the time of the crash, was not injured. Neither alcohol or drug use nor excessive speed on the part of William Jenkins is being considered as a factor in the crash.

This crash remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police. Concord Pond Road in the area of Orange Blossom Lane was closed for approximately 3 hours as the crash was investigated and cleared.

Released: 012917 0810

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

New Castle (19270)- Delaware State Police are currently investigating a serious hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian that occurred tonight in New Castle.

The initial investigation has determined that the crash occurred at approximately 9:06 p.m. this evening, Saturday, January 28, 2017, on DE Rt. 9 (New Castle Avenue) in the area of Albany Avenue and involves a pedestrian and a motor vehicle which has fled the area. As a result of the crash a subject has been removed from the scene and transported to the Christiana Hospital Trauma Center with serious injuries.

New Castle Avenue between Albany Avenue and Terminal Avenue has been closed to traffic in both directions and commuters are asked to find alternate routes of travel.

The investigation into this crash is in its early stages. More information will be released at the conclusion of the investigation.

Released: 012817 2010

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Seaford- Delaware State Police are currently investigating a serious motor vehicle crash in which a pedestrian was struck that occurred this evening in Seaford.

The initial investigation has determined that the crash occurred at approximately 6:07 p.m. on Concord Pond Road in the area of Orange Blossom Lane, Seaford and involves a motor vehicle and a pedestrian. As a result of the crash a subject has been seriously injured. 

Concord Pond Road in the area of Orange Blossom Lane has been closed to traffic and commuters are asked to find alternate means of travel around the crash scene.

The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is currently enroute to the scene and will assume the investigation. More details will be released at the conclusion of the investigation.

Released: 012817 1909

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Dover (19901) – Delaware State Police are currently investigating the robbery of a male victim which occurred in the parking lot of a Dover area apartment complex yesterday.

The initial investigation has determined that the incident occurred on Friday, January 27, 2017 at approximately 11:10 a.m., as a 24 year old male victim was walking to his car, which was parked in the parking lot of the Generals Green Apartments, located at 2030 Generals Way, Dover. As the victim attempted to enter his car, he was approached from behind by two unknown male suspects and assaulted. The victim was knocked unconscious and while he was laying on the ground, the suspects obtained personal property belonging to him. The suspects then proceeded to enter the victim’s car and removed more personal items belonging to him from inside. They then fled in an unknown direction. The victim awoke a short time later and responded to a nearby residence where he requested help.

The 24 year old victim was removed from the scene and transported by ambulance to the Kent General Hospital where he was treated for his non-life threatening injuries. He was unable to provide a description of the two male suspects.

This incident remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact Detective William Miller at Troop 3 at 302-697-4454. 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: 012817 0705

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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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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: 012817 0630