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

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

Newark, De- The Delaware State Police Property Unit Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect who burglarized a local business last month.

The preliminary investigation revealed the incident occurred on Wednesday, September 14, 2016, at approximately 1:30 a.m., as troopers were dispatched to a burglar alarm at the Links Marine located at 4 Albe Drive, Newark. The investigation revealed a male suspect (pictures attached) shattered the front glass door of the business. The suspect attempted to remove a motor from a boat subsequently causing damage to the boat. The suspect fled the business in an unknown direction.

The suspect was described as a white male with a beard wearing shorts, t-shirt and a baseball cap. The suspect’s left arm appeared to be disabled and was thinner than his right arm. There is no further physical or clothing description available.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact Detective C. Hevelow at 302-365-8471. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword “DSP.”

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Released: 101416 1731

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

Harrington, DE- The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is currently investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that has claimed the life of a Maryland man which occurred last night west of Harrington.

The initial investigation has determined the crash occurred at approximately 8:01 p.m. last night, Thursday October 13, 2016, as Ronald W. Geaman Jr., 43 of Henderson, Maryland was operating a 1994 Chevrolet Camaro on Burrsville Road northbound north of Parker Road, west of Harrington. As the Camaro traveled northbound on Burrsville Road and approached a right curve south of Parker’s Road, the vehicle lost control traveling off the west edge of the roadway. The Camaro started to rotate clockwise and reentered the roadway where he traveled off the east edge of the roadway striking a utility pole with its left front bumper.  The vehicle then rotated clockwise striking a mailbox and a fence with its rear.  The vehicle continued to rotate clockwise striking a tree with its left front bumper and came to rest facing in an easterly direction.

Ronald W. Geaman Jr., who was wearing his seatbelt, was transported from the scene by the Delaware State Police Aviation Unit to the Kent General Hospital in Dover where he died a short time later. The preliminary investigative results revealed that speed was a contributing factor in this collision.

Burrsville Road in the area of the crash was closed for approximately three hours as the crash was investigated and cleared.

This crash remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit.

Released: 101416 0311

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

New Castle, DE- The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is currently investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash which claimed the life of a New Castle woman this morning.

The initial investigation has determined that the crash occurred this morning, Thursday, October 13, 2016 at approximately 1:15 a.m. as Elisabeth Ballance, 31, of New Castle, was operating a 2000 Chevrolet Camaro and was traveling on the ramp from northbound I-95 to Airport Road and DE Rt. 141, New Castle. For an unknown reason, Ballance failed to remain in her lane and traveled into a grass area that divides the roadways. The Camaro then struck a cement drainage culvert and a wooden utility pole before coming to rest in the grassy area.

Elisabeth Ballance was pronounced dead at the scene. It is unknown if she was properly restrained at the time of the crash. It is also unknown if alcohol or drugs were a factor in the crash.

The ramp from I-95 northbound to Airport Road and DE Rt. 141 was closed for approximately 2 hours as the crash was investigated and cleared.

This crash remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit.

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Released: 101316 1052

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

New Castle, DE- The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is currently investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash which claimed the life of a New Castle woman this morning.

The initial investigation has determined that the crash occurred this morning, Thursday, October 13, 2016 at approximately 1:15 a.m. as Elisabeth Ballance, 31, of New Castle, was operating a 2000 Chevrolet Camaro and was traveling on the ramp from northbound I-95 to Airport Road and DE Rt. 141, New Castle. For an unknown reason, Ballance failed to remain in her lane and traveled into a grass area that divides the roadways. The Camaro then struck a cement drainage culvert and a wooden utility pole before coming to rest in the grassy area.

Elisabeth Ballance was pronounced dead at the scene. It is unknown if she was properly restrained at the time of the crash. It is also unknown if alcohol or drugs were a factor in the crash.

The ramp from I-95 northbound to Airport Road and DE Rt. 141 was closed for approximately 2 hours as the crash was investigated and cleared.

This crash remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit.

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Released: 101316 0935

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

Newark, DE- Delaware State Police Robbery Unit detectives have arrested three men and have charged them in connection with a series of armed robberies which have occurred in the Newark area since the end of last month.

On Saturday, October 8, 2016, at approximately 9:00 p.m., members of the Delaware State Police Special Operations Response Team (S.O.R.T.) arrested Jeffrey S. Cushner, 29, of Newark, and Andrew J. Boggs, 27, of New Castle, as Cushner prepared to commit the armed robbery of the Rite Aid Pharmacy located at 4607 Stanton-Ogletown Road, Newark. Jeffrey Cushner and Andrew Boggs, who was the operator of the car used in the robbery, were both transported to Troop 2, where after further investigation it was learned that David West, 30,of Newark, had also participated in the attempted robbery of the Rite Aid. West was subsequently taken into custody without incident and transported to Troop 2 as well.

Jeffrey Cushner was charged by Delaware State Police Robbery Unit detectives with four counts of Robbery 1st Degree, five counts of Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony, four counts of Conspiracy 2nd Degree, and Attempted Robbery 1st Degree. He was arraigned at JP Court and committed to the Howard Young Correctional Institution in default of $32,000.00 cash bail.

Andrew Boggs was charged by detectives with two counts of Robbery 1st Degree, three counts of Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of  a Felony, four counts of Conspiracy 2nd degree, and Attempted Robbery 1st Degree. he was arraigned at JP Court 11 and committed to the Howard Young Correctional Institution in default of $20,000.00 cash bail.

David West was charged by detectives with Attempted Robbery 1st degree, and two counts of Conspiracy 2nd Degree. He was arraigned at JP Court 11 and released after posting $5000.00 secured bail.

Detectives were able to link Cushner and Boggs to a series of armed robberies which had been occurring in the Newark area over the past few weeks. In each incident, a male suspect would enter the targeted business and display an unknown make and model handgun. He would then confront an employee of the business and demand money from the cash registers. After receiving the money, the suspect would exit the building and flee in an unknown direction. There were no injuries in any of the incidents.

Delaware State Police detectives were able to link Cushner, Boggs, and West to the below list of robberies:

1. Exxon, 4600 Ogletown Road, Newark, Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at 10:58 p.m.
2. 7-11, 699 Chestnut Hill Road, Newark, Sunday, October 2, 2016 at 2:29 a.m.
3. Exxon, 263 E. Chestnut Hill Road, Newark, Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at 12:35 a.m.
4. 7-11, 11 Red Mill Road, Newark, Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 3:20 a.m.
5. Rite Aid, 4607 Stanton-Ogletown Road, Newark, Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 9:00 p.m. (Attempt Only)

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Released: 101216 1350

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

North Smyrna, DE- The southbound lanes of SR1  at Exit 119, Smyrna, have been re-opened to traffic.

This crash remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police.

Released: 101216 1015

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

North Smyrna, DE- Delaware State Police are currently investigating a two vehicle crash involving two tractor trailers that occurred this morning.

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

North Smyrna, DE- Delaware State Police are currently investigating a two vehicle crash involving two tractor trailers that occurred this morning.

The initial investigation has determined that the crash occurred at approximately 3:42 a.m. this morning, Wednesday, October 12, 2016 on southbound SR1 at Exit 119, Smyrna, and involves two tractor trailers. There were no injuries in the crash, however, one of the two trucks overturned, spilling its load of chickens in the roadway.

As a result of this crash the southbound lanes of SR1 have been closed to traffic for an unknown length of time and commuters are asked to find alternate routes of travel.

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

Released: 101216 0415

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

Seaford, De. – A Seaford man wanted by the state police for a domestic related assault that occurred on Wednesday, October 5, 2016, has been arrested.

Leslie Williams, 51 of Seaford, was located and apprehended by troopers at a residence in Seaford today, October 11, 2016 and was transported to Troop 4 in Georgetown without incident.

Leslie Williams was charged with Assault 1st degree, Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony, and Breech of Release. He was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court 2 and was committed to the Sussex Correctional Institute in default of $60,200.00 cash bond. (Mug shot attached)

Released 101116 2051

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Troopers Seek Public’s Help in Locating a Wanted Subject

Seaford, DE- The Delaware State Police are asking the public’s assistance in attempting to locate a male subject wanted in connection with a domestic assault.

The incident took place on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at around 11:32 p.m. as troopers were dispatched to the Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford for a domestic assault. Troopers contacted the male victim in the emergency room who suffered an injury in the form of a laceration to his upper torso. The investigation revealed a physical altercation occurred in the 24,000 block of King Road, Seaford as the suspect, Leslie Williams, 51 of Seaford, confronted the victim over him contacting his girlfriend. During the altercation the suspect assaulted the victim and then fled the residence. The victim was able to respond to a relative’s residence who drove him to the Nanticoke Memorial Hospital.

Leslie Williams fled the area and warrants have been obtained for Assault 1^st degree, Possession of a Deadly Weapon During Commission of a Felony, and Breech of Release. The suspect also has an active no contact order with his girlfriend prohibiting him from having contact with her or being at her residence.

If anyone has any information on the whereabouts of Leslie Williams they are asked to contact Detective J. Jones at 302-752- 3795 or Troop 5 at 302-337-1090.

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: 101016 1901

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

Newark, DE- Delaware State Police continue to investigate a serious motor vehicle crash which occurred on I-95 in Newark this morning.

The investigation has determined that the crash occurred at approximately 10:37 a.m. this morning, Tuesday, October 11, 2016, as a 77 year old Silver Spring, MD woman was operating a 2010 Cadillac SUV and was traveling on northbound I-95 approximately one-quarter mile north of the Delaware Toll Plaza, Newark. For an unknown reason, the Cadillac suddenly veered off of the east edge of the roadway and traveled in the grass until it struck the top of a concrete culvert. It then continued in a northerly direction  before striking a concrete drainage tube with its left front. The car then traveled up a 10 foot elevation before coming to rest approximately 30′ off of the roadway.

The female operator, who was properly restrained at the time of the crash, was trapped in the vehicle for approximately 20 minutes until she could be extricated by responding emergency personnel. She was then treated at the scene by New Castle County Paramedics before being flown by Delaware State Police Helicopter (Trooper 4) to the Christiana Hospital Trauma Center where she was admitted with serious injuries.

A 78 year old male front seat passenger in the vehicle was also properly restrained. He was treated at the scene by New Castle County Paramedics before being transported by ambulance to the Christiana Hospital where he was also admitted in critical condition.

This crash remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police. It is unknown if alcohol or drug use was a factor in the crash.

The northbound lanes of I-95 were partially closed for approximately 2.5 hours as the crash was investigated and cleared.

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Released: 101116 1530

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