Presented by Public Information Officer Master Corporal Jeffrey R. Hale

 Newark, DE– Delaware State Police are currently investigating the theft of a credit card and are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male suspect.

On Monday, August 8, 2016, an unknown male suspect was able to obtain the credit card of a customer at the Wawa located at 1750 Kirkwood Hwy Newark, DE. The suspect then proceeded to use the credit card at several area businesses. He may be operating a burgundy Chevrolet HHR.

If anyone knows the identity of the pictured suspect, they are asked to contact Corporal John Dudzinski at Troop 6, at 302-633-5000. 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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**Correction – The female was the operator’s sister**

Presented by Public Information Officer Master Corporal Gary Fournier 

Smyrna- The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a serious motorcycle crash on SR1 southbound in the area of Exit 119.

The incident occurred around 8:00 p.m. Sunday August 7, 2016 as James E. Smith, 53 of Dover was operating a 2007 Honda VTX1300R motorcycle southbound on SR1 in the right lane.  Due to an alleged mechanical malfunction, Smith lost control of the motorcycle which ejected both him and his sister onto the ground.

James Smith was transported by EMS to Bayhealth Kent General Hospital where he was treated for undetermined non-life-threatening injuries.

His sister, Kimberly Smith, 51 of Dover, was airlifted from the scene by State Police Aviation to Bayhealth Kent General where through advanced lifesaving efforts by paramedics, she was admitted in critical condition.

The Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing their investigation into this incident.  SR1 at Exit 119 was closed for approximately three and a half hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.  Speed and alcohol use do not appear to be factors in this case.

Released: 080816 1700

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Troopers Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash –North Smyrna

Presented by Public Information Officer Master Corporal Gary Fournier 

Smyrna- The Delaware State Police are currently on the scene of a fatal motor vehicle crash on SR1 southbound in the area of Exit 119 that occurred around 8:00 p.m. this evening.

Preliminary investigation indicates the incident involves a motorcycle and one person has died as a result of the crash. The State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is currently on scene and will assume the investigation.

SR1 southbound at Exit 119 is currently closed.  Commuters are advised to seek alternate routes of travel.

Further details will be released upon the conclusion of the investigation. 

Released: 080716 2055

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Seaford– Lorenzo J. Williams, 21 of Seaford (photo attached) was taken into custody without incident early Sunday morning after information was received that he was staying at the Motel 6 in Seaford.  He was transported back to Troop 4 in Georgetown where he was charged with three counts of Theft, three counts of Falsifying Business Documents, three counts of Selling Stolen Property, and two counts of Resisting Arrest.  He was arraigned at JP3 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $4,300.00 secured bond.

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Trooper Seek Public’s Help in Locating a Wanted Subject

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Seaford, DE- The Delaware State Police is asking the public’s assistance in locating Lorenzo J. Williams, 21 of Seaford (photo attached).  Williams is wanted by the state police for felony Theft, Falsifying Business Records, and Selling Stolen Property.

Detectives have been investigating incidents that occurred in the Seaford area for the past six months in which Williams would sell stolen items to area pawn shops in exchange for money.

If anyone has any information on the whereabouts of Lorenzo Williams, they are asked to contact the Detective T. Williams-Snipes at 302-752-3897. 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

Newark, DE- The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is currently investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian that occurred last night east of Newark.

The initial investigation has determined that the crash occurred on Sunday, August 7, 2016 at approximately 9:37 p.m., as Edward D. Shank, 28, of Newark, was attempting to cross from south to north on westbound DE Rt. 2 (Kirkwood Highway) at the intersection of Delaware Park Boulevard, Newark. As Shank entered the roadway, he stepped into the path of a 2014 Dodge Charger, which was traveling in the right hand lane of Kirkwood Highway on a green traffic signal, and which was being operated by Matthew S. Myers, 27, of Wilmington. The right front of the Charger struck Shank, who was then vaulted up over the roof of the car. Shank then landed in the right hand lane of the roadway where he came to rest. Myers was able to bring his vehicle to a controlled stop approximately 500 ft. west of the intersection.

Edward Shank was treated at the scene by New Castle County Paramedics. He was then transported to the Christiana Hospital where he was subsequently pronounced dead. It is unknown if alcohol or drugs on the part of Shank was a factor in this crash. Shank was utilizing a marked crosswalk, however, the crosswalk signal was activated warning not to cross DE Rt. 2.

Matthew Myers was properly restrained at the time of the crash and was not injured. Myers, however, was charged by troopers with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (3rd Offense), Driving While Suspended or Revoked, No Proof of Motor Vehicle Insurance, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was arraigned at JP Court 11 and committed to the Howard Young Correctional Institution for lack of $7000.00 cash bail. No further charges are expected at this time.

The westbound lanes of DE Rt. 2 were closed for approximately 2.5 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 Gary Fournier 

Smyrna- The Delaware State Police are currently on the scene of a fatal motor vehicle crash on SR1 southbound in the area of Exit 119 that occurred around 8:00 p.m. this evening.

Preliminary investigation indicates the incident involves a motorcycle and one person has died as a result of the crash. The State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is currently on scene and will assume the investigation.

SR1 southbound at Exit 119 is currently closed.  Commuters are advised to seek alternate routes of travel.

Further details will be released upon the conclusion of the investigation. 

Released: 080716 2055

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Newark, DE- Delaware State Police are investigating the armed robbery of a Newark area gas station that occurred Friday evening.

The initial investigation has determined that the incident occurred on Friday, August 5, 2016 at approximately 9:15 p.m., as a male suspect entered the Valero Shore Stop located at 796 North Old Baltimore Pike. The suspect, who was armed with an unknown make and model handgun, confronted a male employee of the business and demanded money and cigarettes. The employee complied with the suspect’s demands and turned over an undisclosed amount of money and cigarettes to him. The suspect then exited the business and fled in an unknown direction. The employee was not injured.

The suspect was described as a white male, 6’00”-6’01” tall, weighed 150-200lbs., and was last seen wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, white sneakers, and had a bandana covering his face. There is no further physical or clothing description available. Armed with an unknown type of handgun.  No video surveillance photos are available 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 

Dover-Delaware State Police is providing a Scam Alert Advisory. This is a general alert which covers any part of the State of Delaware.

The Delaware State Police have recently received complaints from citizens in Sussex County concerning phone calls from individuals stating they are with the IRS . The scam involves a person calling claiming the victim owes money to the IRS and it must be paid promptly. If the victim refuses, they are threatened with arrest, deportation, or suspension of driver’s license, amongst other things. In the most recent phone calls, the individual requests the victim send money in the form of an iTunes card.

Note that the IRS will never:

1. Call to demand immediate payment, nor will the agency call about taxes owed without first having mailed you a bill
2. Demand that you pay taxes without giving you the opportunity to question or appeal the amount they say you owe
3. Require you to use a specific payment method for your taxes, such as a prepaid debit card
4. Ask for credit or debit card numbers over the phone
5. Threaten to bring in local police or other law-enforcement groups to have you arrested for not paying.

**This information was provided through the IRS website located at: http://www.irs.gov/uac/Tax-Scams-Consumer-Alerts**

Many of these scams are difficult to investigate. They will target persons of all age groups.  Delaware State Police is asking citizens to remember the tips previously mentioned in order to not become a victim of one of these scam artists.

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

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.”

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

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 Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

New Castle- The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit has identified the female pedestrian who was struck and killed on US13 at Llangollen Boulevard, New Castle, on Saturday, August 6, 2016, as Shirley McQueen, 62, of New Castle.

This crash remains under investigation.

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New Castle, DE- The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred Saturday evening which has claimed the life of a female pedestrian.

The investigation has determined that the crash occurred Saturday August 6, 2016, at approximately 9:33 p.m., as an unidentified female was attempting to cross the southbound lanes of US13 (South DuPont Highway) at Llangollen Boulevard, in a westbound direction.  As the pedestrian, who was in or near a marked crosswalk but was not utilizing the crosswalk signal, entered into the center lane of travel, she was struck by a 2014 Hyundai Sonata, which was being operated by Ciaron L.H. Robertson, 18 of Bear.  The Sonata, which was traveling in an southbound direction on US13, had a solid green traffic light and was behind another vehicle that had just swerved around the pedestrian and avoided striking her. The force of the collision threw the pedestrian in an southerly direction into the northbound left turn lane. Ciaron Robertson was able to bring her vehicle to a controlled stop at the scene.

The female victim was treated at the scene by New Castle County Paramedics. She was then transported by ambulance to the Christiana Hospital where she was pronounced dead. The victim’s name is being withheld pending identification and notification of his next of kin.

Ciaron Robertson, who was properly restrained at the time of the crash, was not injured.

This crash remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit. Alcohol, drugs, and speed on the part of Ciaron Robertson is not being considered as a factor in this crash.  It is unknown if alcohol or drug use on the part of the victim was a factor.

The southbound portion of the intersection at US13 and Llangollen Boulevard was closed for approximately two and a half hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

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