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

New Castle, DE- Delaware State Police investigated a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian that occurred last evening west of New Castle.

The investigation has determined the crash occurred on Friday, August 19, 2016 at approximately 9:13 p.m., as Shannon M. Emmett, 29 of Bear, darted from the east side of US 13 in the area Lisa Drive in a westbound direction. As Emmett entered the northbound lane of US 13 she stepped directly into the path of a 2007 Toyota Tundra pickup truck, which was being operated by Eric J. Russo, 20 of New Castle. The driver attempted to swerve but was unable to avoid the pedestrian. The impact knocked Shannon M. Emmett to the grassy median where she came to rest. Eric J. Russo was able to bring his vehicle to a controlled stop in the center median.

Shannon M. Emmett was treated at the scene by New Castle County Paramedics. She was then removed from the scene by EMS and transported to the Christiana Hospital Trauma Center where she was admitted with serious injuries.

Shannon M. Emmett was cited by troopers for Failure to Cross Roadway at Other than a Crosswalk.

Eric J. Russo and his passenger were not injured in the crash. No other charges are expected.

The northbound lanes of US 13 in the area of the collision were closed for approximately 35 minutes as the crash was investigated and cleared.

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

Hockessin, DE- Delaware State Police are currently investigating the robbery of a Hockessin area bank that occurred last evening.

The initial investigation has determined the incident happened on Friday, August 19, 2016, at approximately 5:53 p.m., as a male suspect entered the Citizen’s Bank located inside the Acme Supermarket at 128 Lantana Drive, Hockessin (Lantana Shopping Center). The suspect presented a demand note to the teller, implied that he was armed, and demanded money from the cash drawer.  The bank teller complied with the suspect’s demands and turned over an undisclosed amount of money to him. The suspect then fled the bank and was last observed fleeing on foot in a northerly direction in the shopping center parking lot. There were no injuries.

The suspect is described as a white male, 6’00 to 6’02” tall, weighs 160-180 lbs, 25-35 years old, wearing a long sleeve gray, white and black plaid shirt. The video surveillance photos are attached.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact Detective A. Tenebruso at 302-365-8435 or 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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Presented by Public Information Officer Master Corporal Jeffrey R. Hale

Red Lion, DE – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is currently investigating a fatal motorcycle crash which occurred last night in Red Lion.

The initial investigation has determined that the crash occurred at approximately 9:06 p.m. last night, Thursday, August 18, 2016, as John T. McDevitt, 63, of Bear, DE, was operating a 2002 Indian motorcycle and was traveling in an eastbound direction on the right hand shoulder of DE Rt. 71 (Red Lion Road) just west of Delilah Drive. The front of the McDevitt’s motorcycle then struck the rear of a unoccupied 2005 Ford Explorer which was parked on the right hand shoulder of the roadway. The force of the impact caused the motorcycle to become embedded in the rear of the Explorer. McDevitt, who was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, was ejected from the motorcycle and struck the rear of the Ford. He then came to rest on the right hand shoulder.

John McDevitt was treated at the scene by New Castle County Paramedics. He was then transported by ambulance to the Christiana Hospital Trauma Center where he was pronounced dead. It is unknown if alcohol or drug use were  contributing factors in this crash.

Red Lion Road 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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Presented by Public Information Officer Master Corporal Jeffrey R. Hale

Newark, DE – The northbound lanes of DE Rt. 896 at US40 have been re-opened to traffic.

This crash is still under investigation by the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit. More information will be released at the conclusion of the investigation.

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Presented by Public Information Officer Master Corporal Jeffrey R. Hale

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

The initial investigation has determined that the crash occurred this morning, Friday, August 19, 2016, at approximately 2:02 a.m. on northbound DE Rt. 896 at US40 (Pulaski Highway), Newark, and involved a tractor-trailer and a Ford F-150 pick-up truck. As a result of the crash, four people have been transported to local hospitals for treatment of their injuries.

Northbound Rt. 896 at US40 is closed to traffic at this time and northbound Rt. 896 traffic is being diverted onto Porter Road and then onto northbound DE Rt. 72 (Wrangle Hill Road).

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

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Presented by Public Information Officer Master Corporal Jeffrey R. Hale

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

The initial investigation has determined that the crash occurred this morning, Friday, August 19, 2016, at approximately 2:02 a.m. on northbound DE Rt. 896 at US40 (Pulaski Highway), Newark, and involved a tractor trailer and a Ford F-150 pick-up truck. As a result of the crash, four people have been transported to local hospitals for treatment of their injuries.

Northbound Rt. 896 at US40 is closed to traffic at this time and northbound Rt. 896 traffic is being diverted onto Porter Road and then onto northbound DE Rt. 72 (Wrangle Hill Road).

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

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Presented by Public Information Officer Master Corporal Jeffrey R. Hale

Newark, DE- Delaware State Police are investigating the armed robbery of a Newark area pharmacy that occurred last night.

The initial investigation has determined that the incident occurred at approximately 9:44 p.m. last night, Wednesday, August 17, 2016, as two male suspects entered the Rite Aid Pharmacy, located at 4607 Stanton-Ogletown Road, Newark.. The suspects, one of which was armed with an unknown make and model handgun, approached the sales counter and confronted a male employee of the store. The suspects then demanded money from the cash registers. The employee complied with the suspect’s demands and turned over an undisclosed amount of money to them. The suspects then exited the store and fled in an unknown direction. There were no injuries.

The first suspect was described as a white male. He was 23-27 years of age, 5’08” tall, approximately 160 lbs., and was last seen wearing a black long-sleeved shirt, black pants, and had a mask partially covering his face. He was also armed with a handgun.

The second suspect was described as a white male also 23-27 years of age. He was 5’08” tall, 180 lbs., had dark hair, and was last seen wearing a white short-sleeved shirt and dark shorts. He also had a mask partially covering his face.

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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New Castle, DE –  Delaware State Police are currently investigating the robbery of a customer at a New Castle area grocery store that occurred yesterday morning.

The initial investigation has determined that the incident happened on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at approximately 9:50 a.m., as an 80-year-old male customer was standing in the entranceway of the Food Lion, located at 1200 Beaver Brook Plaza, New Castle. It was at this time that the customer was approached by a male suspect who then pushed him to the ground. The suspect then removed the victim’s wallet from his pocket before fleeing on foot. He was last seen running toward the Castle Brook Apartments. The victim suffered a minor injury and refused treatment at the scene.

The suspect was described as a black male. He was in his early 30’s, 6’01” tall, 205 lbs., with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a red striped polo style shirt and a baseball cap. 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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Lincoln, DE – James A. Satcher, 24 of Milord, turned himself into detectives a Troop 4 on Monday August 15, 2016 and was charged with Assault 1st Degree, 2 counts of Reckless Endangering 1st Degree, Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Felony, and Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited.  He was arraigned at JP2 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $55,000.00 cash bond.

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Troopers Investigate Shooting Incident – Lincoln

Presented by Public Information Officer Master Corporal Jeffrey R. Hale

Lincoln, DE- Delaware State Police are currently investigating an incident in which a 34 year old Lincoln man was shot following an altercation that occurred early this morning in Lincoln.

The investigation began this morning, Saturday, August 13, 2016, at approximately 2:55 a.m., after troopers were called to respond to a residence located in the 10000 block of Crescent Shores Drive, Lincoln, for the report of a shooting which had occurred. Upon their arrival, troopers learned that a 34 year old male resident of the home had been shot from behind in the upper torso area while he was seated in the living room of the home. The victim was treated at the scene by Sussex County Paramedics before being transported by ambulance to the Milford Memorial Hospital where he was treated for his non-life threatening injuries.

Through further investigation, troopers learned that the victim had been inside of his residence with two other people, when a male acquaintance of the victim, identified as James A. Satcher, 24, of Milford, arrived at the residence with a female. At some point during the night, a physical altercation occurred between the female who had arrived with Satcher and a second female who was also in the home. The victim then ordered Satcher and the woman he had brought to the house to leave, which they did.

Approximately thirty minutes later, James Satcher returned to the house and proceeded to fire several rounds from an unknown make and model gun into the home, striking the victim. Satcher then fled in an unknown direction. There were no other injuries.

Detectives have obtained warrants charging James A. Satcher with Assault 1st Degree, 2 counts of Reckless Endangering 1st Degree, Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Felony, and Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited, and are asking for the public’s assistance in locating him.

Satcher is 5’11” tall, weighs 195 lbs., and has black hair and brown eyes.

If anyone has any information as to the location of James Satcher, 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.”

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Presented by Public Information Officer Master Corporal Jeffrey R. Hale

Wilmington, DE- Delaware State Police have arrested a 39 year old Wilmington woman and charged her in connection with the assault of a customer at the Target Store in Wilmington earlier this month.

The initial investigation began on Thursday, August 4, 2016, after troopers responded to the Target store located at 1050 Brandywine Parkway, Wilmington, for the report of an assault. Upon their arrival, troopers learned that a female suspect had been involved in a verbal altercation with a female customer inside of the store. At one point during the argument, the female suspect obtained a bottle of bleach and proceeded to pour it on the victim’s head. The bleach also struck a one year old child that was in the victim’s shopping cart. The female suspect then fled the store.

Through multiple tips from the public, troopers were able to positively identify Lataka Mason, 39, of Wilmington, as the suspect. Mason turned herself in at Troop 1, Penny Hill, this morning, Tuesday, August 16, 2016. She was charged with Assault 1st Degree, Assault 2nd Degree, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Mason was arraigned at JP Court 2 and committed to the Delores Baylor Correctional Institution for lack of $25,000.00 secured bail.

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Presented by Public Information Officer Master Corporal Jeffrey R. Hale

Wilmington, DE- Delaware State Police are currently investigating an incident in which a female suspect poured bleach on a customer during a verbal altercation at a local department store last week and are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying her.

The incident occurred on Thursday, August 4, 2016, at approximately 5:49 p.m., as a 24 year old female customer was shopping at the Target store located at 1050 Brandywine Parkway, Wilmington. It was at this time that the victim was approached and confronted by the pictured female suspect who was upset that the victim was blocking the aisle with her shopping cart. The victim proceeded to move her shopping cart to the side in order to allow the suspect to pass. The suspect, however, struck the victim’s cart with a cart that she was pushing. The suspect and the victim then became involved in a verbal altercation during which time the suspect produced a bottle of bleach and proceeded to pour it on the victim’s head. The bleach also struck a one year old child that was in the victim’s shopping cart. The suspect then fled the store and was last seen entering a small white passenger vehicle, accompanied by a male subject.

The 24 year old female victim and the one year old child were transported by ambulance to the Wilmington Hospital where they were treated for their non-life threatening injuries.

The suspect was described as a black female. She was short in height with a large build, braided hair, and was last seen wearing a black and yellow dress. There is no further physical description available.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact Corporal Michael Fiore at 302-761-6677. 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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