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

New Castle, DE- Delaware State Police are investigating the armed robbery of a New Castle area shoe store that occurred last night.

The initial investigation has determined that the incident happened at approximately 7:44 p.m. last night, Monday, October 10, 2016, as a male suspect entered the Payless shoe store located at 2088 New Castle Avenue, New Castle. The suspect then confronted a female employee of the business and displayed an unknown make and model handgun. He then demanded money from he store’s cash register. The employee complied with the suspect’s demands and turned over an undisclosed amount of cash to the suspect. He then exited the store and fled in an unknown direction. There were no injuries.

The suspect was described as a black male. He was 5’02”-5’05” tall, weighed 190-250 lbs., and was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants, a black t-shirt, and black shoes. There is no further physical or clothing description available. No video surveillance photos are available to be released at this time.

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: 101116 1325

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

Newark, DE- Delaware State Police are currently investigating a serious single vehicle crash which occurred this morning in Newark.

The initial investigation has determined that the crash occurred at approximately 10:37 a.m. this morning, Tuesday, October 11, 2016 on northbound I-95 south of the DE Rt. 896 (S. College Avenue) off-ramp, Newark. As a result of the crash two people have been removed from the scene and were transported to the Christiana Hospital trauma center where they are being treated for their serious injuries.

Two northbound lanes of I-95 have been closed to traffic at the crash scene and commuters should expect slowing in the area.

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

Released: 101116 1200

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

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 the Director of Public Information Sergeant Richard D. Bratz

Dover – The Delaware State Police have arrested two people after a traffic stop leads to heroin possession.

The incident occurred on Sunday, October 9, 2016 around 2:16 p.m. as a trooper on patrol in the area of SR 1 (Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway) near the Dover toll plaza observed a silver Jaguar traveling at a high rate of speed in the posted 25 mph zone. A traffic stop was conducted on the car and contact was made with the operator, identified as Roman Wiltbank, 20 of Dover and a front seat passenger, De’von G. Walker, 20 of Dover. An odor of marijuana was detected upon making contact with the driver and both subjects were asked to exit the vehicle while a search was conducted of the car. Troopers located a bag in the vehicle with several bundles of heroin which totaled 910 bags weighing 13.65 grams, with no marijuana located.

Both occupants were transported back to Troop 3 where they were both charged with Possession with Intent to Deliver Heroin, Possession of Heroin, Conspiracy 2^nd, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Wiltbank was additionally charged with Speeding and Failure to have Insurance Identification in Possession.

Wiltbank and Walker were arraigned before Justice of the Peace Court 7 and committed to James T. Vaugh Correctional Center on $41,100.00 and $40,550.00 secured respectively. (Labeled mug shots are attached)

Released: 101016 1431

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

Hartly, DE- Delaware State Police have arrested Kenneth Wasser in connection with the armed robbery of the Royal Farms located in Hartly which occurred early this morning.

Detectives arrested Wasser earlier this evening after he turned himself in to the Smyrna Police Department on an unrelated theft of a motor vehicle warrant. Wasser was charged with Robbery 1st Degree, Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony, 2 counts of Aggravated Menacing, Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony, and Conspiracy 2nd Degree. He was arraigned at JP Court 7 and committed to the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in default of $50,000.00 secured bail.

Released: 100916 2141

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

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

Hartly, DE- Delaware State Police are currently investigating the armed robbery of a Hartly area Royal Farms and are asking for the public’s assistance in locating the suspect.

The incident occurred this morning, Sunday, October 9, 2016 at approximately 12:16 a.m., as a male suspect, later identified as Kenneth N. Wasser, III, 23, of Hartly, entered the Royal Farms, located at 6538 Halltown Road. Wasser, who was armed with a knife, approached the sales counter and confronted a female employee. He then  demanded money from the cash register. The clerk complied with Wasser’s demands and turned over an undisclosed amount of money to him. Wasser then exited the store and was seen entering the back seat of a dark colored four door vehicle which was being driven by a second subject. The vehicle then fled in an unknown direction.

After conducting interviews and other investigative techniques, troopers were able to positively identify Kenneth Wasser as the suspect who committed the robbery. State Police detectives have obtained warrants charging Wasser with Robbery 1st Degree, Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony, 2 counts of Aggravated Menacing, Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony, and Conspiracy 2nd Degree.

Kenneth Wasser (picture attached) is 5’10” tall, weighs 150 lbs., and has brown eyes and brown hair.

If anyone has any information as to the whereabouts of Kenneth Wasser, III, they are asked to contact Det. Daniel Blomquist at 302-698-8426. 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: 100916 1605

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

Felton, DE- Delaware State Police have arrested a Dover man for drug and weapons charges following a car stop yesterday afternoon.

The incident occurred on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at approximately 2:20 p.m., as a Delaware State Trooper on routine patrol on southbound DuPont Highway in the area of Walnut Shade Road, Felton, observed a Dodge Stratus being operated in an erratic manner.  As the Stratus turned onto Walnut Shade Road, the trooper initiated a traffic stop of the vehicle. Upon approaching the car and coming into contact with the operator and sole occupant, later identified as Anthony J. Cadiz, 25, the trooper immediately noticed the strong odor of marijuana coming from the interior. A subsequent search of the car was conducted at which time 8.8 grams of marijuana, .12 grams (8 bags) of heroin, and a digital scale were located in the center console. Troopers also located a loaded Springfield 9mm handgun inside of a book bag in the interior of the vehicle. A subsequent check of the gun revealed that it had been reported as stolen during a Felton area burglary which had occurred on Tuesday, October 4, 2016.

Anthony Cadiz was arrested and transported to Troop 3 where he was subsequently charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited, Possession of Ammunition by a Person Prohibited, Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon, Receiving a Stolen Firearm, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Driving on the Wrong Side of the Roadway. He was arraigned at JP Court 7 and committed to the James T. Vaughn Correctional Institution in default of $20,100.00 cash bail.

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Released: 100916 1410

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

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

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

Newark, DE- Delaware State Police are investigating the robbery of a Newark area cigarette outlet which occurred last night.

The initial investigation has determined that the incident happened at approximately 7:24 p.m. last night, Friday, October 7, 2016, as a male suspect entered the Glasgow Tobacco Outlet located at 2435 Pulaski Highway, Newark. The suspect then approached the sales counter and confronted a female clerk. He then proceeded to spray the victim in the face with a chemical substance and demanded money from the cash register. The victim complied with the suspect’s demands and turned over an undisclosed amount of money and cigarettes to the suspect. The suspect then exited the store and fled in an unknown direction. The female clerk was removed from the scene and transported to the Christiana Hospital where she was treated for exposure to the chemical spray.

The suspect was described as an unknown race male and was last seen wearing a mask covering his face. There is no further physical or clothing description available for the suspect. No video surveillance photos are available to be released at this time.

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: 100816 2010

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