Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Townsend– The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit  is investigating a single vehicle crash that occurred Saturday afternoon sending two people to an area hospital.

The incident occurred around 3:45 p.m. Saturday August 6, 2016, as a Danielle R. Cain, 27 of Dover, was operating a 2001 Ford Escape southbound on SR1 in the area of Pine Tree Road.  For unknown reasons, the SUV entered the center median and overturned numerous times ejecting a 58-year-old front seat passenger from the vehicle.  The car came to a stop in the middle of SR1 northbound lanes.

Danielle Cain, who was properly restrained, was airlifted by State Police Aviation to Christiana Medical Center where she is currently admitted in critical condition.

Jonese Y. Seymore, 58 of Dover, was not properly restrained and was transported by EMS to Christiana Medical Center where she was admitted with undetermined injuries.  She died a few hours later from the injuries she sustained in the crash.

The Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing their investigation into this incident and no charges have been filed at this time.  It is unknown at this time if alcohol was a contributing a factor.  Traffic was impacted for approximately two and a half hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

Released: 080716 0610

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**Original Release**

Troopers Investigate Single Vehicle Crash – Townsend

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Townsend– The Delaware State Police are investigating a single vehicle crash that occurred this afternoon sending two people to an area hospital.

The incident occurred around 3:45 p.m. Saturday August 6, 2016, as a Danielle R. Cain, 27 of Dover, was operating a 2001 Ford Escape southbound on SR1 in the area of Pine Tree Road.  For unknown reasons, the SUV entered the center median and overturned numerous times ejecting a 58-year-old front seat passenger from the vehicle.  The car came to a stop in the middle of SR1 northbound lanes.

Danielle Cain, who was properly restrained, was airlifted by State Police Aviation to Christiana Medical Center where she is currently admitted with undetermined injuries.

Jonese Y. Seymore, 58 of Dover, was not properly restrained and was transported by EMS to Christiana Medical Center where she was admitted with undetermined injuries.

Troopers are continuing their investigation into this incident and no charges have been filed at this time. Traffic was impacted for approximately two and a half hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

Released: 080616 1820

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Newport– The Delaware State Police are currently investigating a shooting that occurred just north of Newport.

Preliminary investigation reveals the incident occurred around 7:18 p.m. this evening, Saturday August 6, 2016 after troopers were dispatched to the area of Burnside Boulevard and Newport Gap Pike.  A 24-year-old male victim was located seated in his vehicle with a gunshot wound to his upper torso.  He was treated on the scene by New Castle County Paramedics and subsequently transported to an area hospital where he is currently listed in stable condition undergoing treatment.

This is an active and ongoing investigation with detectives continuing their investigation by conducting interviews and collecting evidence to determine the circumstances surrounding this incident.  No suspect information is available at this time.

If anyone has information regarding this incident, they are asked to contact Troop 2 Major Crimes at 302-365-8567.  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: 080616 2030

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Bear– State Police responded to an oil truck that caught fire early this morning near Bear.

The incident occurred around 7:24 a.m., Saturday August 6, 2016 as Virgil M. Patterson, 53 of Middletown, was operating a 2009 Freightliner Tanker truck, owned by Craft Oil Corporation, southbound on SR1 approaching School House Road.  He heard a loud band and initially thought he had blown a tire, but smoke began billowing into the driver’s compartment. Patterson pulled the truck, which was carrying over 1000 gallons of engine oil, to the shoulder of the road where upon coming to a stop, the engine compartment became engulfed in flames.  Patterson attempted to extinguish the flames with an on-board fire extinguisher, but was unable to put out the fire which was quickly spreading.  A passerby assisted moving Patterson out of the close proximity of the truck until the local fire company could arrive to put the fire out.  He was not injured in the incident.

DNREC, DelDOT, and Belvedere Hazmat teams remained on scene for approximately three and a half hours while the clean up of the contaminants was conducted. Traffic was also impacted during those three and a half hours with lane restrictions.

Released: 080616 1845

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Bear– The left lane of SR1 southbound is now open.  Commuters should expect delays in the area and should find alternates routes of travel.

Released: 080616 0815

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**Traffic Advisory** Oil Truck Fire State Route One – Bear

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Bear– Troopers, DNREC, and Fire Department Hazmat Teams are currently on the scene of a fire involving a oil truck.

SR1 southbound between Wrangle Hill Road (SR72) and Red Lion Road (SR7) is currently closed and will remain closed for an unknown period of time.

Commuters should expect delays in the area and should find alternates routes of travel.

Released: 080616 0800

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Townsend– The Delaware State Police are investigating a single vehicle crash that occurred this afternoon sending two people to an area hospital.

The incident occurred around 3:45 p.m. Saturday August 6, 2016, as a Danielle R. Cain, 27 of Dover, was operating a 2001 Ford Escape southbound on SR1 in the area of Pine Tree Road.  For unknown reasons, the SUV entered the center median and overturned numerous times ejecting a 58-year-old front seat passenger from the vehicle.  The car came to a stop in the middle of SR1 northbound lanes.

Danielle Cain, who was properly restrained, was airlifted by State Police Aviation to Christiana Medical Center where she is currently admitted with undetermined injuries.

Jonese Y. Seymore, 58 of Dover, was not properly restrained and was transported by EMS to Christiana Medical Center where she was admitted with undetermined injuries.

Troopers are continuing their investigation into this incident and no charges have been filed at this time. Traffic was impacted for approximately two and a half hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

Released: 080616 1820

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Bear– The left lane of SR1 southbound is now open.  Commuters should expect delays in the area and should find alternates routes of travel.

Released: 080616 0815

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**Traffic Advisory** Oil Truck Fire State Route One – Bear

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Bear– Troopers, DNREC, and Fire Department Hazmat Teams are currently on the scene of a fire involving a oil truck.

SR1 southbound between Wrangle Hill Road (SR72) and Red Lion Road (SR7) is currently closed and will remain closed for an unknown period of time.

Commuters should expect delays in the area and should find alternates routes of travel.

Released: 080616 0800

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Bear– Troopers, DNREC, and Fire Department Hazmat Teams are currently on the scene of a fire involving a oil truck.

SR1 southbound between Wrangle Hill Road (SR72) and Red Lion Road (SR7) is currently closed and will remain closed for an unknown period of time.

Commuters should expect delays in the area and should find alternates routes of travel.

Released: 080616 0800

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Wilmington– The Delaware State Police Robbery Unit is requesting the assistance of the public in identifying a robbery suspect.

The black male suspect depicted in the surveillance photo is linked to at least three separate robberies in the Wilmington and Claymont areas as well as one in Upland, Pennsylvania.  The first of the three in Delaware occurred at the Walgreens located at 1508 Philadelphia Pike on July 3, 2016 (See original press release below).  The second occurred at the Walgreens located at 802 Philadelphia Pike on July 30, 2016 around 11:42 a.m. when he entered the store and confronted two employees and demanded cash.  They complied and turned over an undisclosed amount of cash before he fled out of the store.  The employees were not injured.

In a third incident that occurred earlier this morning around 9:30 a.m., Friday August 5, 2016, the suspect entered the Wawa located at 301 Ridge Road, Claymont, and approached the cashiers armed with an unknown type handgun. He demanded cash from the registers and safe and the employees complied by turning over an undisclosed amount of cash.  The suspect then fled the store and entered a silver Ford Focus parked in the parking lot.  As he was driving away, he struck two civilian vehicles that were attempting to prevent his escape before fleeing northbound on Hickman Road.  No one was injured inside or outside the store as the suspect was escaping.

If anyone has information into the identity of the suspect they are asked to contact Detective P. Doherty at 302-365-8438. 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: 080516 1900

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***Original Release***

Presented by Public Information Officer Master Corporal Jeffrey R. Hale 

Wilmington, DE- Delaware State Police are investigating the robbery of an area pharmacy which occurred Monday evening.

The investigation has determined that the incident occurred on Monday, June 13, 2016, at approximately 7:20 p.m., as a male suspect entered the Walgreens located at 1508 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington. The suspect then approached a male clerk and implied that he was armed. He then demanded cigarettes from the clerk. The clerk complied with the suspect’s demands and turned over an undisclosed amount of cigarettes to him. The suspect then exited the business and was last seen fleeing in an unknown make and model vehicle. There were no injuries.

The suspect was described as a black male, 30-35 years of age. He was 5’10”-6’00” tall, weighed 160-175 lbs., and was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, blue shorts, and blue and white sneakers. There is no further physical or clothing description 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.”

Released: 071416 1005

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Presented by Public Information Officer Master Corporal Gary E. Fournier

Who:

• 82^nd Municipal Recruit Class

When:

• Friday, August 5, 2016, at 2:00 p.m.

Location:

• Delaware State University Education Humanities Building (Auditorium)
• 1200 North DuPont Highway Dover, Delaware

Dignitaries Addressing the Graduates:

• Senator Thomas R. Carper

• Congressman John C. Carney Jr.

• Secretary James N. Mosley

• Colonel Nathaniel McQueen Jr.

Key Agenda Events:

• Class Speech:

• Patrolman Brooke N. Watkinson, Harrington Police Department
• Keynote Speaker:
• Commander Andrew P. Koelsch, Unites States Navy

Resume:

Dover, DE – Delaware State Police Superintendent Colonel Nathaniel McQueen Jr. announces the graduation ceremonies for the 82^nd Municipal Recruit Class.

The ceremonies celebrated and recognized the successful completion of law enforcement training of 17 law enforcement officers representing the Delaware Natural Resources Police Division of Fish & Wildlife, Delaware River & Bay Authority, Dover Police Department, Harrington Police Department, Millsboro Police Department, and New Castle City Police Department.

**Class Photo – Attached**

First row, left to right: Officer Spenser A. Warren, Delaware River & Bay Authority; Officer Wade g. Dryden, Delaware River & Bay Authority; Officer Schatzschneider Billy Attoh Jr., Delaware River & Bay Authority; Officer Victoria R. Norman, Delaware Natural Resources Police – Division of Fish & Wildlife; Patrolman Lee V. Killen, Dover Police Department; Patrolwoman Brooke N. Watkinson, Harrington Police Department; Officer Dallas S. Millner, Millsboro Police Department.

Second row, left to right: Officer Thomas C. Leonardi, Delaware River & Bay Authority; Officer Kyle R. Warker, Delaware River & Bay Authority; Officer Thomas R. Ritterhoff, Delaware Natural Resources Police –Division of Fish & Wildlife; Officer Robert O. Metzgar III, Delaware Natural Resources Police – Division of Fish & Wildlife; Officer Derrick S. Capiak, Delaware River & Bay Authority.

Third row, left to right: Officer Travis B. Anderson, Delaware Natural Recourses Police – Division of Fish and Wildlife; Patrolman Howard C. Deputy III, Dover Police Department; Officer Joseph D. Mulhern, Millsboro Police Department.

Forth row, left to right: Patrolman Tyler M. Loomis, Dover Police Department; Patrolman Kyle J. Borden, New Castle City Police Department.

**Awards**

• The Attorney General’s Award for Legal Excellence – Patrolman Lee V. Killen, Dover Police Department
• The Secretary of Safety and Homeland Security Award – Officer Travis B. Anderson, Delaware Natural Resources Police, Division of Fish and Wildlife
• The Delaware Police Chiefs’ Council Award – Patrolman Lee V. Killen, Dover Police Department
• The Delaware State Police Academy Law Enforcement Core Values Award – Officer Schatzschneider Billy-Attoh Jr., Delaware River & Bay Authority
• The Outstanding Proficiency in Police Firearms Award – Officer Spenser A. Warren, Delaware River & Bay Authority
• The Delaware State Police Academy Physical Fitness Award – Patrolman Lee V. Killen, Dover Police Department

Released: 080516 1715

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Georgetown– The Delaware State Police are currently investigating a motor vehicle crash that occurred north of Georgetown at Donovans Salvage parking lot.

The investigation reveals the incident occurred around 2:47 p.m., Thursday August 4, 2016, as Octavio Barrios-Fuentes, 35 of Georgetown, was operating a 2001 Dodge Durango southbound on Donovans Road and failed to negotiate a sharp left curve.  The Durango drove off the right side of the road and struck a 1999 Buick LeSabre parked in the parking lot of Donovans Salvage, located at 20262 Donovans Road.  The initial impact between the two vehicles caused the LeSabre to rotate violently clockwise and strike Harvey T. Thornes, 36 of Millsboro, as he was walking by the car, throwing him into a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox, which was also parked in the lot.  The LeSabre continued to rotate and strike a parked and detached food trailer that was occupied by Cynthia L. Brown, 50 of Lincoln, causing grease to spill out of the vats onto her.  The Dodge Durango came to a stop on the grassy shoulder just south of the initial collision.  Barrios-Fuentes then fled from the Durango down some nearby railroad tracks to a residence in Georgetown where he was taken into custody by troopers and Georgetown Police Department approximately 25 minutes later.

Harvey Thornes was flown to Christiana Medical Center where he is listed in stable condition with undetermined injuries.

Cynthia Brown was airlifted by State Police Aviation to Crozer-Chester Medical Center where she was admitted in stable condition with severe burns.

Octavio Barrios-Fuentes was transported to Troop4 where he was charged with two counts of Vehicular Assault 1st, Leaving the Scene of a Personal Injury Crash, Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Driving Without a Valid License, and various other traffic related offenses.  He was arraigned at JP2 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $8,000.00 cash bond.

Donovans Road in the area of the Salvage yard was closed for approximately one hour while the crash was investigated and clear.

Released: 080516 0655

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

**Original Release**

State Police Investigating Crash North of Georgetown

Georgetown– The Delaware State Police are currently investigating a motor vehicle crash that occurred north of Georgetown at Donovans Salvage parking lot.

Preliminary investigation reveals the incident occurred around 2:47 p.m. today, Thursday August 4, 2016, as a 35-year-old male was operating a 2001 Dodge Durango southbound on Donovans Road and failed to negotiate a sharp left curve.  The Durango struck a parked car in the parking lot of Donovans Salvage, located at 20262 Donovans Road, which in turn struck a male pedestrian.  The parked vehicle was also pushed into a food truck parked in the parking lot injuring a female employee working inside the food truck.  The 35-year-old operator then fled from the vehicle down some nearby railroad track to a residence in Georgetown where he was taken into custody approximately 25 minutes later.

The adult male pedestrian was flown to Christiana Medical Center where he is listed in stable condition with undetermined injuries.

The adult female employee in the parked food truck was airlifted to Crozer-Chester Medical Center where she was admitted in stable condition.

A more detailed release regarding the victim’s ages and hometowns will be released upon the completion of the investigation.  Alcohol is suspected as a contributing cause of this crash and charges are forthcoming.

Released: 080416 1930

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Georgetown– The Delaware State Police are currently investigating a motor vehicle crash that occurred north of Georgetown at Donovans Salvage parking lot.

Preliminary investigation reveals the incident occurred around 2:47 p.m. today, Thursday August 4, 2016, as a 35-year-old male was operating a 2001 Dodge Durango southbound on Donovans Road and failed to negotiate a sharp left curve.  The Durango struck a parked car in the parking lot of Donovans Salvage, located at 20262 Donovans Road, which in turn struck a male pedestrian.  The parked vehicle was also pushed into a food truck parked in the parking lot injuring a female employee working inside the food truck.  The 35-year-old operator then fled from the vehicle down some nearby railroad track to a residence in Georgetown where he was taken into custody approximately 25 minutes later.

The adult male pedestrian was flown to Christiana Medical Center where he is listed in stable condition with undetermined injuries.

The adult female employee in the parked food truck was airlifted to Crozer-Chester Medical Center where she was admitted in stable condition.

A more detailed release regarding the victim’s ages and hometowns will be released upon the completion of the investigation.  Alcohol is suspected as a contributing cause of this crash and charges are forthcoming.

Released: 080416 1930

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