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

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: 102916  0831

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

Wilmington- Delaware State Police arrested a Wilmington teenager today after he was found in possession of a loaded handgun while attending the John Dickinson High School in the Red Clay Consolidated School District.

The preliminary investigation has determined the incident occurred at approximately 9:25 a.m. today, October 28, 2016 as school officials were informed that a student was in possession of a handgun. School officials and the trooper, assigned to the school as the School Resource Officer (SRO), quickly responded to the gymnasium and located the student. During the investigation a loaded handgun was found to be in the student’s possession in his book bag. The student was immediately taken into custody without incident and the weapon was safely secured and seized as evidence.

Caron J. Collins, 16 of Wilmington, was transported to Troop 2 where he was charged with Possession of a Firearm by Prohibited Juvenile, Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon and Possession of a Weapon in a Safe School Zone. He was arraigned with a parent before the New Castle County Family Court and committed to the New Castle County Detention Center in default of $18,000.00 cash bond. (mug shot attached)

If you have any questions please contact Ms. Pati Nash, Public Information Officer for the Red Clay Consolidated School District at 302-552-3716.

Released: 102816 1741

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier 

Dover – Troopers are investigating a burglary to Kent County Levy Court maintenance garages located at 5200 West Dennys Road that occurred Saturday October 8, 2016 around 2:30 a.m. The suspects depicted in the surveillance photos removed power tools before fleeing the area.

If anyone has any information in reference to the identity of these individuals, they are asked to contact Detective J. Dear at 302-698-8540. 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: 102816 1425

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Felton – The Delaware State Police Kent County Drug Unit has arrested a Felton man in connection with an August 2016 drug investigation.

Robert D. Jones, 37 of Felton, was taken into custody Thursday October 27, 2016 around 2:15 p.m. as he was entering an apartment complex in Smyrna.  Jones was already wanted in connection with an investigation that took place on August 24, 2016 when he fled a residence in the unit block of Skinner Lane, Felton, after detectives were attempting arrest him for a large scale heroin operation at the house.  A search conducted of the house on Skinner Lane resulted in the recovery of 4,212 bags (63.18 grams) of heroin.

Jones fled from a trooper attempting to conduct a traffic stop back in August and detectives were able to gather information that he has been living in the Heron Run Apartments with an acquaintance, who was identified as Ikea M Dunbar, 25 of Smyrna.

Robert Jones, who initially gave a false name upon being contacted, was transported back to Smyrna Police Department where he was charged with Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance in a Tier 4 Quantity (Heroin), Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Tier 5 Quantity (Heroin), Tampering with Physical Evidence, Conspiracy 2nd, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, along with numerous traffic violations when he fled from the traffic stop.  He was also charged with Possession of Ammunition by a Person Prohibited when four shotgun shells were found in the car he was driving, along with Criminal Impersonation.  Jones was arraigned at JP2 and committed to James T. Vaughn Correctional Center on $66,510.00 cash bond.

Ikea Dunbar was charged with Hindering Prosecution and released on $2,000.00 unsecured bond.

Released: 102816 1410

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Laurel – Troopers, with the assistance of Laurel Police Department, have arrested a 44-year-old Laurel man in connection with a burglary in which he was shot at.

The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. Thursday October 27, 2016 when troopers were dispatched to a residence in the 12000 block of Chipmans Pond Road for a report of a burglary.  Upon their arrival, the 78-year-old male victim explained that he had just returned to his house when he observed black car in his driveway and damage to a window with some of his property lying underneath.  Once inside the residence, the victim observed more property lying on the floor near the damaged window.  He was quickly startled by a male subject, who was later identified as Robert L. Jefferson, 44 of Laurel, running through the house carrying some of his property.

The victim grabbed his 12 gauge shotgun and began searching for the suspect in his house, making several announcements that he was armed.  The homeowner then saw Jefferson running through his yard towards his (Jefferson’s) vehicle.  Once he entered the car, the victim fired one birdshot round at the car, shattering the passenger’s side window.  The suspect was able to drive away from the residence in an unknown direction.

A general bulletin was put out over the radio with a description of the vehicle, which was soon located in the parking lot of the Laurel Food Lion by officers from Laurel Police Department.  The officers observed Jefferson entering the store and were able to locate him hiding in the rear of the store where he was taken into custody without incident.  He was turned over to troopers at the scene and transported to Nanticoke Memorial Hospital where he was treated and released with a minor abrasion to his back that may have been caused by one of the pellets.

Robert Jefferson was then transported to Troop 4 in Georgetown where he was charged with Burglary 2nd, Possession of Burglary Tools, Theft Under $1500 Where a Victim is 62 or Older, and Criminal Mischief.  He was arraigned at JP2 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $5,000.00 secured bond.

The victim has not been charged with any crime.

Released: 102816 1325

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Presented by Public Information Officer Master Corporal Jeffrey R. Hale

Bear, DE- Delaware State Police Robbery Unit detectives arrested a Philadelphia, PA man and charged him in connection with a pair of Bear area armed robberies which occurred this week.

On Thursday, October 27, 2016, troopers arrested Tymire Jaquan Chandler, 21, of Philadelphia, PA, shortly after he had committed the armed robbery of the 7-11 located at 1700 Pulaski Highway, Bear. During the incident, Chandler entered the store at approximately 1:12 a.m. and confronted a male clerk. He then displayed a 9mm handgun and demanded money from the cash register. The clerk complied with Chandler’s demands and turned over an undisclosed amount of money to him. Chandler then exited the store and fled on foot. He was then apprehended in the area a short time later by responding troopers and transported to Troop 2 where after further investigation, it was determined that Chandler had also committed the armed robbery of the Rite Aid located at 1999 Pulaski Highway, Bear, on Wednesday, October 26, 2016.

Tymire Chandler was charged by Robbery Unit detectives with four counts of Robbery 1st Degree, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, two counts of Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon, two counts of Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony, four counts of Possession of a Deadly Weapon by a Person Prohibited, Aggravated Menacing, and Receiving a Stolen Firearm. He was arraigned at JP Court 2 and committed to the Howard Young Correctional Institution in default of $110,500.00 cash bail.

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Released: 102816 1255

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

**Update** Troopers Investigating Fatal Crash East of Bridgeville

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Selbyville – Delaware State Police Detectives have arrested four people involved in burglaries and thefts that have been occurring over the last two months.

In the first investigation, William J. Tingle II, 28 of Ocean View, was arrested on Thursday October 6, 2016 after he was found to be in possession of crack cocaine during a traffic stop near Laurel.  A computer inquiry revealed he was wanted out of Worcester County, Maryland for several burglaries.  At that time, Tingle was charged with Possession of Cocaine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.  He was arraigned at JP2 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution (SCI) on $3,000.00 cash bond.  The vehicle Tingle was driving was towed back to Troop 4 in Georgetown where a search warrant was obtained and upon searching the car, pieces of a birth certificate were located.  When the certificate was reassembled, it was determined to be a document that was inside a safe that was stolen from a burglary in the 30000 block of Bunting Road, Frankford just two days prior.

Detectives continued to follow-up on thefts from vehicles and other burglaries in the Selbyville and Frankford areas and were able to link Tingle to 17 other complaints.  He was additionally charged with three counts of Burglary 2nd, twelve counts of Theft Under $1500 Where the Victim is 62 or Older, eight counts of Theft Under $1500, Criminal Mischief, and fifteen counts of Criminal Trespass 3rd.  He was arraigned at JP2 and remains committed to SCI on an additional $27,100.00 secured bond.

In a second and separate investigation, Thomas G. McCoy, 29, and Amy N. Biddinger, 25, both of Ocean View, were taken into custody without incident on Wednesday October 19, 2016, after they were stopped by troopers for operating a stolen motor vehicle.  It was determined through this investigation that the vehicle had been stolen the previous day from Hockers Grocery & Deli located at 34960 Atlantic Avenue, Millville, when a female customer parked her vehicle in a parking spot with the key still in the ignition.  McCoy was standing outside the store and can be seen through surveillance video entering the car and driving off.

Detectives were also able to link McCoy to another motor vehicle theft that occurred on Monday October 17, 2016, when a male victim reported his pick up truck stolen from the Rite Aid located at 219 Atlantic Avenue, Millville.  In this case, the victim left his keys on the seat and entered the store for a quick errand.  When he returned, the vehicle was seen driving out of the parking lot onto Old Mill Road.  That vehicle was recovered the following day in the area of Burbage Road and Jones Road, Frankford, undamaged, although, the victim’s cell phone was missing.

McCoy and Biddinger were also connected to a burglary that was committed on Friday September 9, 2016 in the 30000 block of White Tail Drive, Selbyville, when McCoy was seen inside the residence by the homeowner before he fled with an electronic gaming device and cash.

Thomas McCoy was charged with Burglary 2nd, Conspiracy 2nd, three counts of Theft Under $1500, two counts of Theft of a Motor Vehicle, Selling Stolen Property, and two counts of Driving Without a Valid License.  He was arraigned at JP2 and committed to SCI in lieu of $15,502.00 secured bond.

Amy Biddinger was charged with Burglary 2nd, Conspiracy 2nd, Theft Under $1500, and Selling Stolen Property.  She was arraigned and released after posting $4,000.00 secured bond.

During a third investigation, Donald W. Elliott, 37 of Dagsboro, was arrested on Friday September 30, 2016 after detectives were able to place him at numerous burglaries to residences in the Dagsboro, Frankford, and Ocean View areas.  Through witness interviews and victim’s accounts, the vehicle in which Elliott was driving was identified and located when he was arrested.  In most of these cases, Elliott would go to the residences forcefully enter through doors or windows.  Once inside he would remove prescription or over-the-counter medication along with loose change.

Donald Elliott was charged with twelve counts of Burglary 2nd, three counts of Possession of Burglary Tools, Attempted Theft Under $1500 Where the Victim is 62 or Older, two counts of Acquiring Prescription Medication Without a Prescription, two counts of Theft Under $1500, seven counts of Attempted Theft Under $1500, and six counts of Criminal Mischief.  He was arraigned at JP2 and committed to James T. Vaughn Correctional Center on $44,900.00 secured bond.

If anyone may have fallen victim to one of these suspects or have information regarding these investigations, they are asked to contact Sergeant Adam Wright at 302-752-3803 or by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.  Anonymous tips may be sent by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword “DSP.”

Released: 102716 1205

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