Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Milton – The Delaware State Police are investigating a home invasion that occurred just outside the limits of Milton.

The incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. Friday December 9, 2016 when a 49-year-old female was sitting in the living room of her house located in the 14000 block of Russell Street with her one month old grandson.  The female heard some noise just outside her bedroom window and when she went to investigate, she observed a subject attempting to gain entry by tampering with the air conditioner unit. The female victim called 9-1-1 to report the incident and when she returned to the living room, two suspects forcefully entered through the front door and confronted her.  They demanded her money and when she informed them she didn’t know where any money was located, one of the suspects pulled out a gun and pointed it at her.  She then turned over an undisclosed amount of cash before the two fled the house and entered an unknown make and model passenger car.  The victim and her grandson were uninjured in the incident.

The first suspect was described as a male, 5’08” – 5’10” tall, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, and a black mask over his face (No further physical or clothing description available).  Armed with unknown type handgun.

The second suspect was described as a male, 6’00” – 6’02” tall, wearing a red hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, and a black mask over his face (No further physical or clothing description available).

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident, they are asked to contact Detective T. Williams-Snipes at 302-752-3897. 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: 121016 1915

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary E. Fournier

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 or re-register 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.”

Released: 120916 1935

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary E. Fournier

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: 120916 1930

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

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

New Castle- The Delaware State Police are currently investigating the armed robbery of a New Castle area gas station that occurred last night.

The initial investigation has determined that the incident happened at approximately 7:59 p.m. on Tuesday, December 6, 2016, as a male suspect entered the Exxon located at 261 S. DuPont Highway, New Castle. The suspect then confronted a male employee and pointed an unknown make and model handgun at him. He then demanded money from the cash register. The 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 running in a northbound direction across Pulaski Highway. The employee was not injured.

The suspect was described as a black male. He was 20-30 years of age, 5’10”-6’02” tall, weighed between 150-175 lbs., and was last seen wearing a black jacket and black pants. There is no further physical or clothing description available. No video surveillance photos are available to be released.

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: 120716 1045

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

Dover – The Delaware State Police are releasing the name of the male victim who was found dead behind a residence located in the 400 block of Aspen Drive, Dover, as Tyler Parton, 24, of Dover. An autopsy conducted yesterday by the Delaware Division of Forensic Science has ruled the death a homicide by a gunshot wound.

Delaware State Police Homicide Unit detectives continue their investigation into this incident. Additional information and investigative details will be disseminated as soon as it becomes available and the investigation progresses.  No suspect information has been developed at this time.

Released: 120716 1025

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Dover- The Delaware State Police are currently conducting a death investigation after a 24-year-old male was discovered deceased this morning in Dover.

At approximately 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 6, 2016, Troopers responded to a residence located in the 400 block of Aspen Drive, Pinewood Acres, Dover, after a 9-1-1 call was placed reporting a male victim unconscious and laying in the rear yard of the home. Kent County Emergency Medical Services also responded to the scene and pronounced the victim dead.

The Delaware Division of Forensic Science was contacted and removed the male victim, whose name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, to conduct an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death.

Delaware State Police Homicide Detectives have responded to the scene and will assume the investigation into this incident as foul play is suspected. Detectives are continuing their investigation by conducting interviews and collecting evidence to determine the circumstances surrounding this incident.  Additional information and investigative details will be disseminated as soon as it becomes available and the investigation progresses.  No suspect information has been developed at this time.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact Sgt. David Weaver at 302-741-2728. 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: 120616 1015

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

Wilmington- Delaware State Police are currently investigating the robbery of a Wilmington area 7-11 store that occurred early this morning.

The initial investigation has determined that the incident happened at approximately 4:24 a.m. this morning, Tuesday, November 6, 2016, as a male suspect entered the 7-11 located at 4865 Governor Printz Blvd, Wilmington. The suspect then approached the sales counter where he confronted a male employee and demanded cigarettes. The suspect implied that he was armed, however, a weapon was not displayed. The employee complied with the suspect’s demands and turned over an undisclosed amount of cigarettes to him .The suspect then exited the store and fled on foot in a southbound direction on Governor Printz Blvd. The employee was not injured.

The suspect was described as a black male. He was approximately 45 years of age, 5’10-6’00″ tall, weighed 180-200 lbs., and was last seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, black jacket, and black pants.

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: 120616 1235

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

Georgetown, DE– The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing their investigation into a serious hit and run pedestrian crash which has claimed the life of Isabel Velasquez-Perez, 56 of Georgetown.

The investigation suggests Velasquez-Perez was struck by a black vehicle along Oak Street in the area of Garden Circle within the County Seat Garden Mobile Home Development.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident 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: 120616 1141

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Troopers Investigating Serious Hit and Run Crash – Georgetown

Georgetown – The Delaware State Police are investigating a serious hit and run crash that occurred early this morning leaving a woman in critical condition.

Troopers responded to the entrance of County Seat Garden Mobile Home Development off Wilson Road around 5:48 a.m., Wednesday, November 16, 2016, for a report of a woman lying on the side of the road. Upon troopers and Emergency Medical Services arrival, a 56-year-old female from was treated on scene by paramedics and then airlifted to Beebe Healthcare where she is currently listed in critical condition.

Preliminary investigation suggests the woman was struck by an unknown vehicle along Oak Street in the area of Garden Circle within the development. No vehicle description is available at this time.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident 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: 111616 1815

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

Dover- The Delaware State Police are currently conducting a death investigation after a 24-year-old male was discovered deceased this morning in Dover.

At approximately 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 6, 2016, Troopers responded to a residence located in the 400 block of Aspen Drive, Pinewood Acres, Dover, after a 9-1-1 call was placed reporting a male victim unconscious and laying in the rear yard of the home. Kent County Emergency Medical Services also responded to the scene and pronounced the victim dead.

The Delaware Division of Forensic Science was contacted and removed the male victim, whose name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, to conduct an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death.

Delaware State Police Homicide Detectives have responded to the scene and will assume the investigation into this incident as foul play is suspected. Detectives are continuing their investigation by conducting interviews and collecting evidence to determine the circumstances surrounding this incident.  Additional information and investigative details will be disseminated as soon as it becomes available and the investigation progresses.  No suspect information has been developed at this time.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact Sgt. David Weaver at 302-741-2728. 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: 120616 1015

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

Seaford, DE- The Delaware State Police have arrested two men in connection with a robbery east of Seaford.

The preliminary investigation revealed the incident occurred on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at approximately 6:10 p.m. as Troopers responded to the 9,000 block of Middleford Road, Seaford near the VFW for a report of a robbery with a knife. The victim, 46 of Ellendale, was contacted by the first suspect named James “TJ” Ritchie who was in town and wanted to meet with him. The victim obtained a ride to the Food Lion in Laurel in order to meet. The victim entered the suspect’s vehicle to get a ride to a friend’s house in Seaford. During the ride Ritchie demanded money from the victim. When the victim refused, Justin S. Poole a passenger in the vehicle pulled a knife. A struggle ensued as Ritchie made threatening statements toward the victim. During the robbery the suspects were able to get money and prescription medication from the victim. After the incident the victim was able to get out of the vehicle and run across the road to call 9-1-1 to report the robbery as both suspects fled in the vehicle. The victim was not injured.

Troopers located and stopped the suspect vehicle a short time later. Both suspects were taken into custody without incident. Both James “TJ” Ritchie, 27 of Laurel, and Justin S. Poole, 30 of Maryland were transported to Troop 4, Georgetown where detectives formally charged them with Robbery 1^st Degree, Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony and Conspiracy 2^nd.  Both were committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution in default of $75,000.00 secured bond. (See attached mug shots)

Released: 120516 1531

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