Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Felton – Detectives are releasing surveillance photos of the subjects and vehicle involved in the Sunday morning Robbery of the Canterbury Shore Stop.

The incident occurred around 2:20 a.m. Sunday January 15, 2017, when a male suspect entered the convenience store located at 8953 South DuPont Highway and approached the male employee at the counter armed with an unknown type handgun.  The suspect demanded cash and the clerk complied and turned over an undisclosed amount of currency.  The male then fled the business north toward Irish Hill Road.  The employee was uninjured in this incident.

The first suspect was described as a black male, 5’09”-5’10” tall, 180-185 lbs., wearing a light colored sweatshirt, blue jeans, and tan shoes (No further physical or clothing description).  Armed with an unknown type handgun.  He is observed exiting a vehicle parked in the parking lot just north of the store before conducting the robbery.

A second subject entered the store just two minutes prior to the robbery and was observed exiting the same vehicle that was parked in the parking lot just north of the store.  He entered the business and made a purchase before returning to the car.  He is depicted in the surveillance photo wearing a black T-shirt, dark pants, and red sneakers (No further physical or clothing description).

The vehicle the two suspects exited may be a dark colored Ford Fusion with unknown registration.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact Detective W. Miller at 302-698-8435. 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: 011817 2100

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State Police Investigate Robbery of Canterbury Shore Stop

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Felton – Troopers are investigating a robbery of the Canterbury Shore Stop that occurred early this morning.

The incident occurred around 2:20 a.m. Sunday January 15, 2017, when a male suspect entered the convenience store located at 8953 South DuPont Highway and approached the male employee at the counter armed with an unknown type handgun.  The suspect demanded cash and the clerk complied and turned over an undisclosed amount of currency.  The male then fled the business in an unknown direction.  The employee was uninjured in this incident.

The suspect was described as a black male, 5’09”-5’10” tall, 180-185 lbs., wearing a light colored sweatshirt, blue jeans, and tan shoes (No further physical or clothing description).  Armed with an unknown type handgun.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact Troop 3 Major Crimes Unit at 302-697-2104. 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: 011517 0840

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Felton – The Delaware State Police are investigating a single vehicle crash into an elementary school that occurred earlier this evening.

Preliminary investigation reveals the incident occurred around 6:24 p.m. Wednesday January 18, 2017 as a 56-year-old Dover male  was operating a 1999 Ford Explorer eastbound on Killens Pond Road.  For undetermined reason, the Explorer traveled off the north side of the road and traveled in a northeasterly direction across the grass and into the front office area of Lake Forest Central Elementary School, located at 5424 Killens Pond Road, where it came to a stop.

The 56-year-old male, who was properly restrained, was transported by EMS to Bayhealth Kent General Hospital where he is currently being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

The school was unoccupied by staff at the time of the incident.

The crash is currently under investigation and no charges have been filed at this time.

Released: 011817 2015

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

Wilmington (19809)- Delaware State Police are currently investigating the armed robbery of a Wilmington area pharmacy that occurred yesterday morning.

The initial investigation has determined that the incident happened at approximately 7:26 a.m. on Tuesday, January 18, 2017, as a male suspect approached a male employee of the Walgreens Pharmacy, located at 1508 Philadelphia Pike, as the employee was opening the business for the day. The suspect displayed an unknown make and model handgun and demanded money from the business. The victim employee 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 toward the rear of the business. There were no injuries.

The suspect was described as a black male. He was 20-40 years of age, 5’08”-6’00” tall, weighed 170-180 lbs., and was last seen wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt, dark pants, and had a mask partially covering his face.

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: 011817 0935

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

Wilmington (19810)- Delaware State Police have arrested a Wilmington man and charged him in connection with the robbery of a Brandywine Hundred area bank that occurred late last week.

The investigation began at approximately 2:48 p.m. on Friday, January 13, 2017, as a male suspect entered the TD Bank branch located at 1803 Marsh Road, Wilmington. He then approached a female bank teller and presented her with a demand note for cash. The teller complied with the suspect’s demands and turned over an undisclosed amount of money to him. The suspect then exited the bank and was observed fleeing the area in a blue 2012 Cadillac STS. The suspect did not display a weapon and the teller was not injured.

A short time later, Troopers responding to the area observed a vehicle matching the description of the car used by the suspect near the intersection of Marsh Road and Naamans Road. A vehicle stop was then conducted and troopers were able to take the suspect, later identified as James D. Mullin, Jr., 37, of Wilmington, into custody without incident. During a subsequent pat down search Troopers found Mullin to be in possession of a Walther handgun. They were also able to locate the proceeds from the robbery inside of the car.

James Mullin was transported to Troop 2 where he was subsequently arrested and charged with Robbery 1st Degree, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, and Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony. He was arraigned at JP Court 2 and committed to the Howard Young Correctional Institution in default of $46,000.00 cash bail.

Released: 011717 1125

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Frederica– The Delaware State Police are investigating the robbery of a dollar store in Frederica  that occurred last evening.

The incident occurred at approximately 9:02 p.m., Monday January 16, 2017, as two male suspects, one armed with an unknown type handgun, the other armed with an unknown type shotgun, entered the Family Dollar Store, located at 126 Front Street. They approached two store employees and demanded cash.  The employees complied with the demand and turned over an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspects then exited the store and fled in an unknown direction.  The clerks were not injured.

The first suspect was described as black male wearing all black clothing with a black mask over his face (No further physical or clothing description). Armed with an unknown type handgun.

The second suspect was described as a black male wearing all black clothing with a black mask covering his face (No further clothing or physical description).  He was armed with an unknown type shotgun.

No surveillance photos available.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact 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: 011717 1020

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Greenwood – Troopers are investigating a shooting that sent one victim to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The preliminary investigation has determined the  incident happened sometime between 7:00 p.m. and  11:00 p.m., Monday January 16, 2017, after dispatchers in the Kent County Emergency Operations Center (9-1-1) received a call from an area hospital in reference to a 32-year-old victim that arrived with a gunshot wound to his lower torso. The shooting incident was reported to have occurred in the area of Unity Lane northeast of Greenwood.

The victim contacted a relative who transported him to the hospital where he was treated and for the non-life-threatening injury.

The investigation into this incident is on-going and no suspect information could be provided.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact Detective W. Miller at 302-698-8435. 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: 011717 0650

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Selbyville – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a crash in which a pedestrian was struck last night northeast of Selbyville.

The incident occurred around 7:07 p.m., Saturday January 14, 2017 as Walter S. Stolz, 78 of Ocean Pines, Maryland was operating a 2016 Lexus ES 250 southbound on Hudson Road, approaching the intersection at Bixler Road. Geralynn N. Ober, 49 of Millville was standing in the roadway speaking with the operator of a separate unknown vehicle which was stopped in the northbound lane.  As the Lexus approached, Ober moved away from the stopped vehicle, but did so directly into the path of the southbound vehicle. Walter Stolz was unable to avoid striking the pedestrian, and struck her with the right front of his vehicle in the southbound travel lane.  Geralynn Ober was projected forward and landed just off the west edge of roadway in the grass. Stolz was able to bring is vehicle to a controlled stop just south of the impact.

Geralynn Ober, who was not wearing any reflective clothing or carrying a flashlight, was removed from the scene by EMS and transported to Peninsula Regional Medical Center where she is currently admitted in critical condition.

Walter Stolz was properly restrained and uninjured in the crash.

The Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing their investigation into this incident.  Poor weather conditions (rain) and an unlit roadway may also have been contributing factors in this case.  Hudson Road north of Bixler Road was closed for approximately three hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

Released: 011517 1300

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Georgetown– The Delaware State Police are releasing the name of the bicyclist involved in Friday evenings crash as Coleman C. Lauterbach, 62 of Georgetown.  He is still listed in critical condition at Christiana Medical Center.

The investigation is on-going.

Released: 011517 1225

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State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit Investigating Serious Crash in Georgetown

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Georgetown– At the request of the Georgetown Police Department, the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a serious crash involving a bicyclist that occurred late Friday afternoon.

The incident occurred around 5:35 p.m. Friday January 13, 2017 as Chelsea A. Rohrbach, 24 of Mohnton, Pennsylvania, was operating a 2009 MINI Cooper westbound on East Market Street, west of Burton Street within the town limits of Georgetown. A 62-year-old Georgetown man was riding his bicycle in the same area and crossed perpendicularly in front of the MINI when he was struck on the left side of the bicycle by the car, causing him to fall from the bike and land in the eastbound lane.  The MINI was able to come to a controlled stop after the impact.

The 62-year-old male, who was not wearing a helmet, was airlifted from the scene by Delaware State Police Aviation and transported to Christiana Medical Center where he is currently admitted in critical condition.  His name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

Chelsea Rohrbach was properly restrained and uninjured in the crash.

The Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing their investigation into this incident.  If anyone may have witnessed this crash, they are asked to contact Corporal N. Demalto of the Collision Reconstruction Unit at 302-703-3267. 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: 011417 1425

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Felton – Troopers are investigating a robbery of the Canterbury Shore Stop that occurred early this morning.

The incident occurred around 2:20 a.m. Sunday January 15, 2017, when a male suspect entered the convenience store located at 8953 South DuPont Highway and approached the male employee at the counter armed with an unknown type handgun.  The suspect demanded cash and the clerk complied and turned over an undisclosed amount of currency.  The male then fled the business in an unknown direction.  The employee was uninjured in this incident.

The suspect was described as a black male, 5’09”-5’10” tall, 180-185 lbs., wearing a light colored sweatshirt, blue jeans, and tan shoes (No further physical or clothing description).  Armed with an unknown type handgun.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact Troop 3 Major Crimes Unit at 302-697-2104. 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: 011517 0840

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Selbyville – The Delaware State Police have obtained additional warrants for Tanner C. McElwee for Burglary 1st and two counts of Reckless Endangering after an incident occurred in Selbyville.

Troopers were called to the 11000 block of Signature Boulevard, Americana Bayside, around 10:45 p.m. Saturday January 14, 2017, for a report of gunshots being fired. Upon their arrival it was determined that Tanner McElwee and Andrew Mudry had broken into an apartment over a garage and ransacked the interior.  The occupant of the apartment was not home at the time, but when the 15-year-old brother of the victim went to investigate and call 9-1-1, he and a 16-year-old friend were confronted by McElwee and Mudry at the bottom of the steps to the apartment.  It was at that time that McElwee pulled a handgun from his waistband and fired one round at the two juveniles, striking the exterior of the garage where they were standing.  The two young victims then sought cover back inside the apartment until troopers arrived.  The 15-year-old and 16-year-old were uninjured in this incident.  McElwee and Mudry then fled the area in an unknown direction.

It is believed the two may be operating a grey Honda Civic with a large dent on the side with unknown registration.

Tanner McElwee and Andrew Mudry should be considered armed and dangerous. If anyone should come into contact with them or know their whereabouts, they are asked to contact 9-1-1 immediately. 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: 011517 0810

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Trooper Seek Public’s Assistance in Locating Wanted Subjects

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Dover – The Delaware State Police are requesting assistance in locating Andrew Mudry, 19 of Dover, and Tanner C. McElwee, 18 of Wilmington, who are wanted for numerous counts of Felony Theft, Criminal Trespass, and Conspiracy.

Through investigations dating back to October of 2016, Mudry and McElwee have been involved in various crimes of theft from motor vehicles in the Smyrna, Clayton, and Kenton areas.  They two may be living at various locations throughout the state.

If anyone has any information in reference to either Andrew Mudry’s or Tanner McElwee’s whereabouts, they are asked to contact Detective A. Goode at 302-698-8517. 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: 011417 1510

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