Presented by the Director of Public Information Sergeant Richard Bratz

Hartly, DE – The Delaware State Police is currently investigating a serious crash that occurred south of Hartly this morning.

The preliminary investigation revealed the incident occurred around 9:10 a.m. Saturday, October 29, 2016 as Harold G. Young, 67 of Hartly, was operating a 2014 Dodge Ram pickup truck at the intersection of Slaughter Station Road attempting to turn left onto SR 8 eastbound. It was reported that another vehicle was northbound on Tuxward Road and failed to stop at the stop sign which caused Young to swerve onto the left shoulder of SR 8. After stopping on the westbound shoulder he reentered Halltown Road to go east and drove into the path of a 1989 Honda Civic operated by a 17 year old male of Marydel. Both vehicles struck each other head on and remained in the westbound lane.

Harold G. Young, 67 of Hartly who was properly restrained was removed by EMS and transported to the Kent General Hospital for his serious but non-life threatening injuries. He was charged with Inattentive Driving.

The 17 year old male driver was properly restrained and was transported by EMS to Kent General Hospital for non-life threatening injuries. His 18 year old male passenger, also properly restrained, was airlifted by the Delaware State Police Aviation Unit to the Christiana Hospital Medical Center for the serious injuries he sustained. Another 15 year old male passenger, properly restrained, sustained non-life threatening injuries and was transported by EMS to Kent General Hospital.

This crash remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police. Halltown Road near Slaughter Station Road in the area of the collision was closed approximately two hours as the crash was investigated and cleared.

This is an active and ongoing investigation and if anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact Trooper M. Adkins at 302-697-4454. 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.”

Released: 102916 1351

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**Traffic Advisory Update**- Troopers Investigating Serious Motor Vehicle Crash

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

Hartly, DE- Halltown Road and Slaughter Station Road south of Hartly have been re-opened to traffic.

This crash remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police.

Released: 102916 1049

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**Traffic Advisory**- Troopers Investigating Serious Motor Vehicle Crash

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

Hartly, DE- Delaware State Police are currently investigating a serious two vehicle crash which occurred this morning south of Hartly, De.

The initial investigation has determined the crash occurred at approximately 9:10 a.m. this morning, Saturday, October 29, 2016 on (SR 8) Halltown Road at Slaughter Station Road, Hartly. The extent of the injuries are unknown at this time.

SR 8 Halltown Road has been closed to traffic in both directions at the crash scene and commuters should expect slowing in the area.Commuters are advised to seek alternate routes of travel.

This crash remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police. Further information will be released at the conclusion of the investigation.

Released: 102916 0931

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

Newark, DE – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is currently investigating a serious crash with a single vehicle that occurred east of Newark early this morning.

The preliminary investigation revealed the incident occurred around 12:48 a.m. Saturday October 29, 2016 as a 17 year old female of Newark was operating a 2003 Nissan Altima northbound on Redmill Road near Old Redmill Road, Newark. For unknown reasons the driver lost control and slid off of the east side of the road. The left side of the Altima struck a tree.

The driver a 17 year old female of Newark was treated by the New Castle County paramedics and transported to the Christiana Hospital Medical Center for her serious injuries where she was admitted in critical condition.

This crash remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit. Redmill Road and Old Redmill Road the area of the collision was impacted for approximately 2 ½ hours as the crash was investigated and cleared.

Released: 102916 1141

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

Hartly, DE-  Halltown Road and Slaughter Station Road south of Hartly have been re-opened to traffic.

This crash remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police.

Released: 102916 1049

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**Traffic Advisory**- Troopers Investigating Serious Motor Vehicle Crash

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

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

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

Wilmington- Delaware State Police arrested a Wilmington teenager today after he was found in possession of a loaded handgun while attending the John Dickinson High School in the Red Clay Consolidated School District.

The preliminary investigation has determined the incident occurred at approximately 9:25 a.m. today, October 28, 2016 as school officials were informed that a student was in possession of a handgun. School officials and the trooper, assigned to the school as the School Resource Officer (SRO), quickly responded to the gymnasium and located the student. During the investigation a loaded handgun was found to be in the student’s possession in his book bag. The student was immediately taken into custody without incident and the weapon was safely secured and seized as evidence.

Caron J. Collins, 16 of Wilmington, was transported to Troop 2 where he was charged with Possession of a Firearm by Prohibited Juvenile, Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon and Possession of a Weapon in a Safe School Zone. He was arraigned with a parent before the New Castle County Family Court and committed to the New Castle County Detention Center in default of $18,000.00 cash bond. (mug shot attached)

If you have any questions please contact Ms. Pati Nash, Public Information Officer for the Red Clay Consolidated School District at 302-552-3716.

Released: 102816 1741

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier 

Dover – Troopers are investigating a burglary to Kent County Levy Court maintenance garages located at 5200 West Dennys Road that occurred Saturday October 8, 2016 around 2:30 a.m. The suspects depicted in the surveillance photos removed power tools before fleeing the area.

If anyone has any information in reference to the identity of these individuals, they are asked to contact Detective J. Dear at 302-698-8540. 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: 102816 1425

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Felton – The Delaware State Police Kent County Drug Unit has arrested a Felton man in connection with an August 2016 drug investigation.

Robert D. Jones, 37 of Felton, was taken into custody Thursday October 27, 2016 around 2:15 p.m. as he was entering an apartment complex in Smyrna.  Jones was already wanted in connection with an investigation that took place on August 24, 2016 when he fled a residence in the unit block of Skinner Lane, Felton, after detectives were attempting arrest him for a large scale heroin operation at the house.  A search conducted of the house on Skinner Lane resulted in the recovery of 4,212 bags (63.18 grams) of heroin.

Jones fled from a trooper attempting to conduct a traffic stop back in August and detectives were able to gather information that he has been living in the Heron Run Apartments with an acquaintance, who was identified as Ikea M Dunbar, 25 of Smyrna.

Robert Jones, who initially gave a false name upon being contacted, was transported back to Smyrna Police Department where he was charged with Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance in a Tier 4 Quantity (Heroin), Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Tier 5 Quantity (Heroin), Tampering with Physical Evidence, Conspiracy 2nd, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, along with numerous traffic violations when he fled from the traffic stop.  He was also charged with Possession of Ammunition by a Person Prohibited when four shotgun shells were found in the car he was driving, along with Criminal Impersonation.  Jones was arraigned at JP2 and committed to James T. Vaughn Correctional Center on $66,510.00 cash bond.

Ikea Dunbar was charged with Hindering Prosecution and released on $2,000.00 unsecured bond.

Released: 102816 1410

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Laurel – Troopers, with the assistance of Laurel Police Department, have arrested a 44-year-old Laurel man in connection with a burglary in which he was shot at.

The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. Thursday October 27, 2016 when troopers were dispatched to a residence in the 12000 block of Chipmans Pond Road for a report of a burglary.  Upon their arrival, the 78-year-old male victim explained that he had just returned to his house when he observed black car in his driveway and damage to a window with some of his property lying underneath.  Once inside the residence, the victim observed more property lying on the floor near the damaged window.  He was quickly startled by a male subject, who was later identified as Robert L. Jefferson, 44 of Laurel, running through the house carrying some of his property.

The victim grabbed his 12 gauge shotgun and began searching for the suspect in his house, making several announcements that he was armed.  The homeowner then saw Jefferson running through his yard towards his (Jefferson’s) vehicle.  Once he entered the car, the victim fired one birdshot round at the car, shattering the passenger’s side window.  The suspect was able to drive away from the residence in an unknown direction.

A general bulletin was put out over the radio with a description of the vehicle, which was soon located in the parking lot of the Laurel Food Lion by officers from Laurel Police Department.  The officers observed Jefferson entering the store and were able to locate him hiding in the rear of the store where he was taken into custody without incident.  He was turned over to troopers at the scene and transported to Nanticoke Memorial Hospital where he was treated and released with a minor abrasion to his back that may have been caused by one of the pellets.

Robert Jefferson was then transported to Troop 4 in Georgetown where he was charged with Burglary 2nd, Possession of Burglary Tools, Theft Under $1500 Where a Victim is 62 or Older, and Criminal Mischief.  He was arraigned at JP2 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $5,000.00 secured bond.

The victim has not been charged with any crime.

Released: 102816 1325

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