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

Houston, DE- The Delaware State Police Kent County Drug Unit has arrested three people after the culmination of a two week investigation into the manufacturing of Methamphetamine (Meth) at a residence on Williamsville Road.

On Monday August 15, 2016 at approximately 8:00 p.m., the Kent County Drug Unit (KDU) with the assistance of the Kent County Governors Task Force (GTF) responded to the 2000 block of Williamsville Road in order to conduct a probation administrative warrant in response to an on-going investigation into the manufacturing of meth at the house.  Upon arrival, Brian L. McGinnis, 30, Linda A. Walsh, 52, and Barry D. Lituski, 58, all of that address, were taken into custody without incident.  Upon conducting a search of the property, detectives located equipment and component mixtures of the manufacturing stages of Meth along with key ingredients in making the drug, as well as 1.09 grams of Methamphetamine.

All three subjects were transported to Troop 3 in Camden where they were each charged with Operating a Clandestine Laboratory, and Conspiracy 2nd.  Brian McGinnis was additionally charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.  He was arraigned at JP7 and committed to James T. Vaughn Correctional Center (JTVCC) on $12,100.00 secured bond. Barry Lituski was arraigned at JP7 and committed to JTVCC on $2,500.00 secured bond.  Linda Walsh was arraigned and released on $3,000.00 unsecured bond.

No evacuations were ordered as it was determined that there was no immediate hazard to nearby residents. DNREC also responded to the residence to assisted with the search and containment of the combustible substances.

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Presented by Public Information Officer Master Corporal Jeffrey R. Hale

Wilmington, DE- Delaware State Police are currently investigating a carjacking which occurred in front of a Wilmington area restaurant late yesterday morning.

The initial investigation has determined that the incident occurred on Sunday, August 14, 2016, as a 38 year old male victim was entering his car which was parked outside of Lucy’s Restaurant, located at 3840 N. Market Street, Wilmington. It was at this point that the man was approached by three male suspects, two of whom were armed with unknown make and model handguns. As the victim exited his vehicle with the intention of confronting the suspects, two of them entered his car and fled in an unknown direction. The third suspect then responded to a second vehicle and also fled the area in an unknown direction. The victim was not injured. A short time later his vehicle was located, unoccupied, by officers from the Wilmington Police Department, in the 500 block of E. 5^th Street. There were no arrests.

The three male suspects were all described as black males, 20-25 years of age. They were all approximately 5’09” tall and had black hair and brown eyes. One of the suspects was last seen wearing a red, white, and blue shirt. There is no further physical or clothing description available at this time. 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: 081516 1345

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Presented by Public Information Officer Master Corporal Jeffrey R. Hale

Newport, DE- Delaware State Police continue to investigate the death of a male subject whose body was found floating in the Christina River Saturday morning.

The investigation began on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at approximately 7:45 a.m., as a Newark man was on his fishing boat in the Christina River in the area of the Newport boat ramp, located on Thoms Way, Newport. It was at this time that the subject observed the body of a male floating in the river. The man then requested that a second individual, who was at the boat ramp, contact 9-1-1 as he secured the body to his boat and brought it to the boat ramp. Officers from the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and the Newport Police who had arrived at the scene, then assisted in securing the body at the dock. The male victim was declared dead at the scene by responding emergency personnel. He was then turned over to the Division of Forensic Sciences who positively identified the subject as a 35-year-old Wilmington man. The identity of the male victim is being withheld at this time as the cause of death has yet to be determined.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact the Detective Amy Lloyd at 302-365-8411. 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: 081516 1300

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Presented by Public Information Officer Master Corporal Jeffrey R. Hale

 Newport, DE- Delaware State Police are currently investigating a suspicious death after the body of a male subject was found floating in the Christina River in Newport this morning.

The investigation began this morning, Saturday, August 13, 2016, at approximately 7:57 a.m. after a 9-1-1 call was placed advising that the body of a male subject had been located floating in the Christina River near the Newport boat ramp located on Copper Drive, Newport. The body was recovered and removed from the water by responding emergency personnel and declared dead at the scene. It was then turned over to the Division of Forensic Sciences which will attempt to determine the identity of the male victim and the cause of death.

This investigation is in its early stages. Further information will be released at the conclusion of the investigation. 

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Released: 081316 1147

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

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: 081416 0825

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

Dover, DE- The Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit (S.O.A.R) is currently looking for the following wanted sex offender after he either failed to register or re-register his current address.  If anyone knows the location of this subject, 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.”

Presented by Public Information Officer Master Corporal Jeffrey R. Hale

Wilmington, DE- Delaware State Police are investigating the robbery of a Wilmington area pretzel shop that occurred early yesterday afternoon.

The incident occurred on Saturday, August 13, 2016, at approximately 2:07 p.m., as a male suspect entered the Philly Pretzel Factory, located at 1718 Naamans Road, Wilmington. The suspect responded to the rear of the sales counter and proceeded to push a female employee out of the way. He then reached into the open cash register and removed an undisclosed amount of money from the cash drawer. The suspect, who did not display or imply that he was armed, then exited the business and entered into a dark colored unknown make and model vehicle. He then exited the parking lot and was last seen fleeing in an eastbound direction on Naamans Road. There were no injuries.

The suspect was described as a white male, 20-25 years of age. He was approximately 6’00” tall, had a thin build, and was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, dark colored shorts, and a dark hat. There is no further physical or clothing description available at this time. 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 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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Released: 081316 1640

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Presented by Public Information Officer Master Corporal Jeffrey R. Hale

 Newport, DE- Delaware State Police are currently investigating a suspicious death after the body of a male subject was found floating in the Christina River in Newport this morning.

The investigation began this morning, Saturday, August 13, 2016, at approximately 7:57 a.m. after a 9-1-1 call was placed advising that the body of a male subject had been located floating in the Christina River near the Newport boat ramp located on Copper Drive, Newport. The body was recovered and removed from the water by responding emergency personnel and declared dead at the scene. It was then turned over to the Division of Forensic Sciences which will attempt to determine the identity of the male victim and the cause of death.

This investigation is in its early stages. Further information will be released at the conclusion of the investigation. 

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Released: 081316 1147

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Presented by Public Information Officer Master Corporal Jeffrey R. Hale

Sussex County, DE- Delaware State Police have arrested a Rehoboth man and woman following a five month investigation into a series of thefts from vehicles which had been occurring along the Rt.1 corridor in Sussex County, DE.

Detectives arrested William J. Rodenbaugh, 23, of Rehoboth, on Wednesday, August 10, 2016, and charged him with approximately  127 criminal charges to including Burglary 3rd degree, Theft, and other related charges. He was arraigned at JP Court 3 and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution for lack of $555,050.00 cash bail.

Jaimie O’Connor, 31, was arrested on July 26, 2016, and charged with 2 counts of Burglary 3rd Degree, 2 counts of Conspiracy 3rd Degree, 2 counts of Theft, 2 counts of Falsifying Business Records, and 2 counts of Selling Stolen Property. She was arraigned at JP Court 2 and released on $6000.00 unsecured bail.

From March of 2016 until last month, Delaware State Police had received numerous reports of thefts from vehicles along the Rt. 1 corridor in Sussex County from the Nassau Bridge south to the Canal Bridge, as well as in the Angola area. Some of the stolen items included IPod’s, jewelry, and loose change which had been left laying in plain view in unsecured vehicles. After numerous interviews and other investigative means, troopers were able to positively identify Rodenbaugh and O’Connor as the suspects who had been committing the thefts.

This case is still on-going at this time. Detectives have obtained property including knives, purses, gift cards, jewelry, and binoculars which has yet to be claimed. Anyone who may have had items stolen from their vehicles along the Rt. 1 corridor is asked to contact Detective Kristunas at 302-752-3856 or Detective Mills at 302-752-3800 in order to schedule an appointment to view the property.

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Released: 080216 1240

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Presented By Public Information Officer Master Corporal Jeffrey R. Hale

Bear, DE- Delaware State Police are currently investigating an incident in which a male suspect displayed a weapon at another male during an incident which began as a road rage late last month in Bear.

The incident occurred on Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at approximately 7:58 p.m., as a 37 year old male was traveling in a vehicle on US40 (Pulaski Highway)in the area of DE7 (Bear-Christiana Road), Bear. It was at this time that the victim was cut off by a second vehicle that was also traveling on US40. Both vehicles then pulled into the parking lot of the Governor’s Square Shopping Center. The male victim then exited his car and confronted the female operator of the second car about cutting him off. The victim then went inside of a store in the shopping center.

A short time later, the victim exited the store and was confronted by the female operator of the second car as well as several male subjects. The victim then fled to his vehicle and exited the parking lot with two of the males following him in a red Dodge Durango. As both vehicles traveled in an eastbound direction on US40 one of the male suspects in the second vehicle leaned out of the passenger window and displayed an unknown make and model handgun at the victim. Both vehicles continued onto DE Rt. 273 (Frenchtown Road) until they came upon an officer from the New Castle City Police Department who was in the process of conducting an unrelated vehicle stop. The suspect vehicle then fled the area.

The male suspect who displayed the weapon (pictured in red shirt) is described as a black male. He was 25-30 years of age, 6’01”-6’04” tall, 170-180 lbs. and had a thin build.

The second suspect who was operating the Durango, is described as a black male. He was 25-30 years of age, 5’10”-6’00” tall, 180-190 lbs. with a muscular build.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident or knows the identity of the pictured suspects, they are asked to contact Corporal Pierre Lawler at 302-834-2620. 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: 081316 0920

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