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

New Castle, DE- Delaware State Police continue to investigate a crash involving an overturned tractor-trailer that occurred last night in New Castle.

The investigation has determined that the crash occurred on Monday, October 24, 2016, at approximately 9:30 p.m., as Travis A. Clark, 32, of Ephrata, PA, was operating a 1991 International tractor and trailer loaded with 15 cows, and was traveling on the ramp from DE Rt. 141 (Basin Road) southbound onto I-295 eastbound. As the tractor-trailer entered onto the merge lane at the bottom of the ramp, it struck an attenuator causing it to overturn onto its left hand side before coming to rest.

Travis Clark, who was properly restrained at the time of the crash, was not injured. He was cited by troopers with Operating an Improperly Loaded Vehicle.

The 15 cows were removed from the scene by a pet removal company.

The ramp from DE Rt. 141 southbound to I-295 eastbound was closed for approximately 6.5 hours as the crash was investigated and cleared.

Released: 102516 0635

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**Original Release**

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

New Castle, DE- Delaware State Police are currently investigating a single vehicle crash involving an overturned tractor trailer which occurred tonight. 

The initial investigation has determined that the crash happened at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Monday, October 24, 2016, on I-295 northbound under DE Rt. 141 (Basin Road), New Castle, and involves a tractor trailer loaded with an unknown number of cows. The operator of the truck was not injured. It is unknown if any of the cows were injured, however, they all remained in the trailer.

The ramp from DE Rt 141 southbound to I-295 northbound has been closed and commuters are asked to find alternate routes of travel.

The investigation into this crash is in its early stages. More information will be released at a later time.

Released: 102416 2225

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

Wilmington, DE- Delaware State Police are currently investigating the armed robbery of a Wilmington area Wawa that occurred early this morning.

The initial investigation has determined that the incident happened at approximately 2:28 a.m. this morning, Monday, October 24, 2016, as four male suspects entered the Wawa located at 705 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington. Three of the suspects, who were all armed with unknown make and model handguns, confronted a female clerk of the store and demanded money from the cash register as the fourth suspect acted as a lookout. The clerk complied with the suspect’s demands and turned over an undisclosed amount of money to them. Two of the suspects then removed donation jars from the sales counter before all four suspects fled from the business in an unknown direction. There were no injuries.

All four of the suspects were described as black males, three of which were 20-30 years of age. Two of them were approximately 6’00” tall and one 5’05” tall. All four suspects were last seen wearing all black clothing. 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”.

Released: 102416 1435

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Laurel – The Delaware State Police are investigating the stabbing of two people near Laurel that occurred late last night.

The incident occurred around 9:50 p.m. Sunday October 23, 2016 after troopers were dispatched to a report of a stabbing in the 7000 block of Airport Road.  Upon their arrival it was determined that a 24-year-old male and a 20-year-old female were stabbed by their roommate, who was identified as Dwight L. Shivers, 29 of that address.  Emergency Medical Services began treating the two and transported the female to Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, while the male was airlifted to Peninsula Regional Medical Center (PRMC) in Salisbury, Maryland where he was admitted in stable condition.  The female victim was expected to be released with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Through the investigation, it was determined that Shivers was asked to leave the residence by the homeowner due to him being intoxicated and other issues that had occurred in the house.  After consulting with the 24-year-old male and his 20-year-old girlfriend, the female homeowner went outside to place a phone call when she heard noises coming from inside the house and looked inside to see Shivers standing over her 24-year-old brother stabbing him.  Shortly before stabbing him, Shivers reportedly removed the kitchen knife from the drawer and stabbed the 20-year-old female while she was washing dishes in the kitchen.  While the homeowner called 9-1-1, the two stabbing victims were able to flee the residence and run to a nearby neighbors house.

Shivers then entered the 20-year-old female victim’s vehicle and drove away.  Within a half hour of him leaving, he pulled into the Maryland State Police Barrack in Salisbury, Maryland, where he was taken into custody without incident.  While there, he was transported to PRMC where he was treated and released for a knife wound to his leg that occurred during the incident in Laurel and then charged by Maryland State Troopers with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol.  He is currently incarcerated at Wicomico County Detention Center pending extradition back to Delaware where he will be charged with Attempted Murder 1st, Assault 1st, two counts of Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony, and Theft of a Motor Vehicle.

Released: 102416 0745

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Millsboro –The Delaware State Police are issuing a Gold Alert for Alyssa Speese of Millsboro who was last seen on Sunday October 23, 2016 around 11:05 p.m.

Alyssa is a white female, 20 years of age, 5’06” tall, 115 lbs., brown hair and brown eyes.

Troopers have been unable to make contact with Alyssa to check on her welfare. Attempts to locate her have been unsuccessful and there is a real concern for her safety and welfare.

If anyone has any information in reference to her whereabouts, they are asked to contact Troop 7 at 302-644-5020 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: 102416 0700

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Dover –Warren W. Seaver has been located in good condition.  The Gold Alert has been canceled.

Released: 102316 2125

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Dover –The Delaware State Police are issuing a Gold Alert for Warren W. Seaver of Dover who was last seen on Saturday October 22, 2016.

Warren is a white male, 77 years of age, 5’10” tall, 214lbs., grey hair and hazel eyes.  He may be operating a silver 2005 GMC Sierra with Delaware registration; FT826.

Troopers have been unable to make contact with Warren to check on his welfare. Attempts to locate him have been unsuccessful and there is a real concern for his safety and welfare.

If anyone has any information in reference to his whereabouts, they are asked to contact Troop 3 at 302-697-4454 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: 102316 1845

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Georgetown- The Delaware State Police have arrested three people in connection with numerous thefts from vehicles that occurred recently in the Georgetown area.

Troopers began their investigation on Friday October 21, 2016, after incidents of car break-ins were being reported from the Shiloh Church Road, Asketum Branch Road, and Homestead Road areas, west of Georgetown. In most of the incidents, the vehicles were left unlocked and the suspects removed various items of cash, credit cards, and personal belongings before fleeing the area.

Troopers continued to follow up the complaints after the suspects began using some of the victim’s credit cards at various stores in the Georgetown area and were able to view video surveillance footage.  On Saturday October 22, 2016, a victim of a theft observed a blue Chevrolet Blazer and turned the registration information over to the investigating trooper.  After verifying with the owner of the vehicle that is was being used by George L. Dunn, 24 of Georgetown, and two friends of his that had been identified as Valerie E. Lohr, 25 of Millsboro, and Travis M. Cannon, 26 of Millsboro, members of the Pro-Active Criminal Enforcement (P.A.C.E.) team located the vehicle on Discount Land Road near Laurel around 11:40 p.m. that night and performed a traffic stop.

All three subjects were taken into custody without incident and transported back to Troop 5.  There, Valerie Lohr was charged with Identity Theft, two counts of Burglary 3rd, Forgery 2nd, Conspiracy 2nd, three counts of Unlawful Use of a Credit Card, three counts of Theft Under $1500, Criminal Mischief, and Criminal Trespass 3rd. She was arraigned at JP3 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $7,150.00 secured bond.

Travis Cannon was charged with Identity Theft, two counts of Burglary 3rd, Conspiracy 2nd, three counts of Unlawful Use of a Credit Card, three counts of Theft Under $1500, Criminal Mischief, and Criminal Trespass 3rd. He was arraigned at JP3 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $12,150.00 secured bond.

George Dunn was charged with Identity Theft, two counts of Burglary 3rd, Conspiracy 2nd, three counts of Unlawful Use of a Credit Card, three counts of Theft Under $1500, Criminal Mischief, and Criminal Trespass 3rd. He was arraigned at JP3 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $8,851.00 secured bond.

Troopers are continuing their investigation into these incidents as well as numerous others that were committed in the Bridgeville Greenwood and Delmar areas.  Additional charges may be forthcoming.

The Delaware State Police want to remind people to utilize the following tips:

• Lock your car doors and roll up you windows
• Do not leave valuables inside your vehicle
• Leave outdoor lights on in the driveway or have security lighting installed
• Report any suspicious activity to 9-1-1

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Released: 102316 2000

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Dover –The Delaware State Police are issuing a Gold Alert for Warren W. Seaver of Dover who was last seen on Saturday October 22, 2016.

Warren is a white male, 77 years of age, 5’10” tall, 214lbs., grey hair and hazel eyes.  He may be operating a silver 2005 GMC Sierra with Delaware registration; FT826.

Troopers have been unable to make contact with Warren to check on his welfare. Attempts to locate him have been unsuccessful and there is a real concern for his safety and welfare.

If anyone has any information in reference to his whereabouts, they are asked to contact Troop 3 at 302-697-4454 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: 102316 1845

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Newark – The Delaware State Police are currently investigating an incident in which several shots were fired in the parking lot of the Christiana Mall.

The investigation began at approximately 5:10 a.m. Saturday October 22, 2016 as troopers responded to the parking lot on the west side of Nordstrom, located at 100 Christiana Mall Road, for numerous reports of gun fire. When troopers arrived, they were contacted by some passengers of a party bus that had just returned from a trip to the Washington D.C. area.  Interviews with some of the occupants stated they were just exiting the bus to go to their cars when numerous gunshots rang out.  They quickly re-entered the bus and departed the area for safety until the troopers arrived on scene.  None of the passengers were injured in the incident, although a parked car was damaged by some bullets.

The only description of the suspects was that of two black males in dark clothing armed with unknown type handguns.

This case remains under investigation at this time and the Delaware State Police is requesting any information regarding this incident to contact Detective D. May at 302-365-8439. 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: 102216 2105

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier
Seaford – Jason Chituck has been located in good condition. The Gold Alert has been canceled. 

Released: 102216 1215

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

**Original Release **

Seaford -The Delaware State Police are issuing a Gold Alert for Jason R. Chituck of Seaford who was last seen heard from around 11:00 p.m. Thursday October 20, 2016.
Jason is a white male 26 years of age, 6’00” tall, 180 lbs., brown hair and brown eyes.
Troopers have been unable to make contact with Jason to check on his welfare. Attempts to locate him have been unsuccessful and there is a real concern for his safety and welfare.
If anyone has any information in reference to his whereabouts, they are asked to contact Troop 7 at 302-644-5020 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: 102016 1715
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