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

New Castle (19720)- Delaware State Police are currently investigating a shooting which occurred late last night in New Castle.

The investigation began at approximately 11:15 p.m. yesterday, Friday, February 17, 2017, after troopers responded to the 700 block of Grantham Lane for the report of a shooting which had occurred. As troopers arrived they were advised that a 24 year old male victim had been shot in his abdomen. The victim was treated at the scene by New Castle County Paramedics before being transported to the Christiana Hospital where he was admitted with serious injuries.

The investigation into this incident is in its early stages. No arrests have been made and no suspects have been identified at this time.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact Detective Steven Rizzo at 302-365-8440. 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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Rehoboth Beach– The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing to investigate a serious motor vehicle crash in which a pedestrian was struck that occurred early this afternoon north of Rehoboth.

The initial investigation has determined that the crash happened at approximately 12:03 p.m. today, Friday, February 17, 2017, as Brock A. Charles, 32, of Lewes, DE, was attempting to walk in an eastbound direction across the southbound lanes of SR 1 (Coastal Highway), approximately .2 miles north of Shuttle Road. As Charles, who was not utilizing a marked crosswalk, stepped into the right hand lane of SR 1, he was struck by a 2016 Freightliner Tractor pulling a 2013 Great Dane trailer, which was being operated by Michael Jock, 58, of Newark, DE. Charles was thrown in a southbound direction and came to rest in the right hand lane of travel. Michael Jock was able to bring his vehicle to a controlled stop just south of the crash scene.

Brock Charles was treated at the scene by Sussex County Paramedics. He was then transported to Beebe Healthcare where he was stabilized before being transported to the Christiana Hospital and admitted with serious injuries. It is unknown if alcohol or drug use on the part of Charles was a factor in this crash.

Michael Jock, who was properly restrained at the time of the crash, was not injured. Alcohol or drug use on the part of Jock is not being considered as a factor in the crash.

Southbound Coastal Highway traffic was restricted to one lane for approximately 3 hours as the crash was investigated and cleared.

This crash remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police.

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

Lincoln, DE- The Delaware State Police are asking the public’s assistance in attempting to locate a Lincoln woman wanted for Robbery crimes committed in Sussex County.

The initial investigation has determined the incident occurred on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at approximately 6:08 p.m., as a white female arrived at a residence on Cubbage Drive, Lincoln, attempting to sell laundry products. After the victim agreed to purchase products from the suspect she went to retrieve the money from the kitchen. The suspect followed the victim into the kitchen, displayed a knife and demanded her money and property. The victim complied with the suspect’s demands and turned over an undisclosed amount of money. The suspect grabbed the money, multiple credit cards and a cellular phone from the victim. During the robbery another victim at the residence attempted to take a photo of the suspect. The suspect while displaying the knife demanded the cell phone in which the victim refused to comply with her demands. The suspect fled from the residence in an unknown direction. The victims were not injured.

Through investigative measures, Julia N. Vadakin, 23 of Lincoln, was identified as the suspect.  She is described as a white female, approximately  5’07” tall, and weighs approximately 200-225 lbs. There is no further physical or clothing description available. Julia N. Vadakin is also wanted for violation of probation, seven active capiases out of Kent and Sussex County Court of Common Pleas and shoplifting out of the Camden Police Department. (see photo attached)

If anyone has any information on the whereabouts of Julia N. Vadakin, they are asked to contact Detective J. Jones at 302-752-3795. 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 the Director of Public Information Sergeant Richard D. Bratz

Rehoboth Beach, De.- The Delaware State Police are currently investigating a serious crash involving a pedestrian that occurred today on SR 1 Rehoboth Beach.

The initial investigation has determined the crash occurred at approximately 12:04 p.m. this afternoon, Friday, February 17, 2017, on SR 1 southbound in the area of Holland Glade Road and involves a pedestrian and a semi-truck. Injuries are unknown at this time.

SR 1 southbound is closed to one lane from Sea Air Avenue to Shuttle Road and commuters are asked to drive with caution and 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.

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

Elsmere- The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit has identified the 68 year old Newark man who was killed in the three vehicle crash which occurred yesterday afternoon on DE Rt. 141 south of Kirkwood Highway as Dinesh B. Shah.

This crash remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police.

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Sussex County, De. – The Delaware State Police, in partnership with the Bethany Beach Police Department have arrested a Frankford man after the culmination of a six month long investigation of multiple burglaries in Sussex County.

The initial investigation began in August 2016 as the Delaware State Police Burglary Unit Detectives were able to link the suspect, Saddam A. Awadallah, 26 of Frankford, to multiple burglaries in the Bethany Beach and Fenwick Island areas.

Through investigative measures and numerous interviews an Uber driver, identified as Saddam Awadallah, was developed as the suspect in the burglaries. The investigation revealed Awadallah drove a white 2004 Toyota Sienna van and would transport individuals from their residences to local area businesses and restaurants located in the Ocean City and the Dewey Beach areas.

While his Uber passengers were away from their residences, he would return back to the their vacant homes to steal various items. These incidents all occurred in a narrow timeframe during the night while the victims were away.  The suspect snatched credit cards, computers, watches, cell phones, tablets, sunglasses, and other various items.

Degree, Possession of Burglar Tools, Theft with a victim 62 YOA or older, 11 counts of Theft, and Criminal Mischief. Saddam A. Awadallah was arraigned before the Sussex County Court of Common Pleas and subsequently committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution in default of a $31,000.00 secured bond.

These incidents remain under investigation by the Delaware State Police and detectives are asking anyone who may have been a victim or may have any information in reference to these incidents to contact Detective T. Powell at 302-752-3807. 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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Selbyville, De. – The Delaware State Police have arrested a juvenile and charged him in connection with a residential burglary in which shots were fired at the homeowner. Through investigative measures, evidence and numerous interviews, Dylan Gordan was identified as the suspect.

On Thursday, February 9, 2017, Delaware State Police Burglary Unit Detectives arrested Dylon Gordan at Troop 4, Georgetown after detectives developed him as a suspect in the November 27^th, 2016 residential burglary incident. During the burglary of the residence, in the 32,000 block of Sanbru Lane, Selbyville, Gordan removed several guns and subsequently fired two shots from one of the guns which caused the victim to retreat back into the house. During this incident Dylan Gordan fled in an unknown direction. There were no injuries.

Dylan Gordan was arraigned before the Sussex County Family Court and formally charged with Burglary 1^st degree, Reckless endangering 1^st degree, four counts of theft of a firearm, four counts of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony, Felony Theft, and Criminal Mischief. He was subsequently committed to the Stevenson House Detention Center in default of $12,500.00 secured bond. More charges are expected.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact Detective T. Powell at 302-752-3807. 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 the Director of Public Information Sergeant Richard D. Bratz

Dover, De.- The Delaware State Police are currently investigating an incident in which two unknown suspects fired several shots into a residence north of Dover in mid-January.

The preliminary investigation began on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, after troopers were called to respond to the unit block of Harriet Street, Dover in reference to a shots fired complaint. It was determined two unknown suspects fired shots at an occupied residence. After the shooting the subjects fled the area northbound on US 13 in a dark extended cab pickup truck. Two female residents of the home, who were sleeping at the time of the shooting, were not injured. Another investigation was initiated as suspects had returned to the same residence on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at approximately 1:04 a.m. and threw an incendiary device under one of the victim’s vehicles which caught on fire. They fled the scene in a silver or grey four door sedan. There were no injuries.

The suspects were described as two males, one of whom is described as a black male approximately 5’07” tall. No further description available.

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