Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Millsboro – The Delaware State Police have arrested two Frankford men in connection with a pair of robberies and other crimes.

Around 3:43 a.m. Wednesday January 18, 2017, troopers were dispatched to the Royal Farms, located at 26672 Johns J. Williams Highway (SR24), for a report of a robbery that just occurred.  This investigation reveal that a male entered the store armed with an unknown type handgun with a mask covering his face and demanded money from the register.  The female clerk complied with the demand and turned over an undisclosed amount of cash before he fled in an unknown direction.

As troopers were investigating that incident, a second robbery occurred around 4:31 a.m. at the Dash Inn, located at 24851 John J. Williams Highway.  In this incident, a male subject entered the store and pulled an unknown type handgun from his waistband and pointed it at the female clerk.  He demanded cash and upon opening the cash drawer, the female victim fled the store and entered her car.  The suspect removed the cash and then fled the business in a vehicle, which was soon broadcast across the police radio.

Troopers responding to the second robbery were on the lookout for the vehicle, which was described as a Kia Rio, and located it driving eastbound on SR24 west of Warrington Road.  Upon attempting to conduct a traffic stop, the car continued eastbound and items which were later located to be handguns, could be seen thrown out of the window.  The vehicle finally came to a stop on Warrington Road and Matthew R. Edwards, 19, and Zack Umstead, 20, both of Frankford, were taken into custody without further incident.

Through the investigation it was revealed that the Kia Rio was stolen earlier that evening from a residence located on West Alabama Drive in Frankford.  The two handguns were also stolen from a residence in Bethany Meadows on Tuesday January 17, 2017.

Matthew Edwards and Zack Umstead were both transported back to Troop 4 in Georgetown where they were charged with two counts of Robbery 1st, Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony Conspiracy 2nd, Theft of a Motor Vehicle, two counts of Receiving a Stolen Firearm, and various other charges.  They were arraigned at JP3 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $164,500.00 cash (Edwards) and $183,002.00 cash.

None of the victims were injured in any of the incidents.

Released: 011917 1425

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

Wilmington (19805)- Delaware State Police have arrested a 27 year old Wilmington man after a search of his residence revealed a loaded handgun and heroin.

The incident occurred at approximately 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 18, 2017, after members of the Governor’s Task Force (G.T.F.) were contacted by officers from the Division of Probation and Parole to assist them with the search of a residence located in the unit block of S. Gray Avenue, Wilmington. Upon their arrival, unit members were informed that during an Administrative Search of the residence, which was being conducted by the Probation and Parole officers, a loaded .40 caliber handgun and 52 bags of heroin were located. The officers then took the resident of the home, Chaz A. Smith, who is a Level II probationer, into custody without incident. Smith is prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition due to a previous felony conviction.

G.T.F. members arrested Smith and transported him to Troop 2 where he was charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited, Possession of Ammunition by a Person Prohibited, Possession of Heroin, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was arraigned at JP Court 20 and issued a $16,500.00 secured bail. He was then committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on an Administrative Warrant issued by the Division of Probation and Parole.

Released: 011917 1030

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

Wilmington (19801)-Delaware State Police have arrested a Wilmington man after a traffic stop led to the discovery of a loaded handgun and marijuana yesterday.

The incident occurred at approximately 1:45 a.m. on Wednesday, January 18, 2017, as members of the Governor’s Task Force (G.T.F.) were on patrol in the area of South Market Street just south of Wilmington. It was at this time that G.T.F. members observed a 2006 Mercury Mariner traveling in a northbound direction at a high rate of speed. A traffic stop of the vehicle was then conducted, and as contact was made with the operator and lone occupant of the car, later identified as Keith L. Howell, 37, the odor of marijuana was detected coming from the interior of the vehicle. GTF members then had Howell exit the car at which time a pat down search of him was conducted. During the search, G.T.F. members observed that Howell appeared to be attempting to conceal something under his arm and against his body. It was at this point that a loaded Glock 9mm handgun was located under his arm. G.T.F. members also located 2 grams of marijuana in Howell’s pants pocket.

Keith Howell was arrested and transported to Troop 2 where he was charged with Carrying a Concealed Firearm, Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited, Possession of Ammunition by a Person Prohibited, Possession of a Deadly Weapon by a Person Prohibited while in Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana, and Driving at an Unreasonable Speed. He was arraigned at JP Court 11 and released on $34,000.00 unsecured bail.

Released: 011917 0935

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Felton – Detectives are releasing surveillance photos of the subjects and vehicle involved in the Sunday morning Robbery of the Canterbury Shore Stop.

The incident occurred around 2:20 a.m. Sunday January 15, 2017, when a male suspect entered the convenience store located at 8953 South DuPont Highway and approached the male employee at the counter armed with an unknown type handgun.  The suspect demanded cash and the clerk complied and turned over an undisclosed amount of currency.  The male then fled the business north toward Irish Hill Road.  The employee was uninjured in this incident.

The first suspect was described as a black male, 5’09”-5’10” tall, 180-185 lbs., wearing a light colored sweatshirt, blue jeans, and tan shoes (No further physical or clothing description).  Armed with an unknown type handgun.  He is observed exiting a vehicle parked in the parking lot just north of the store before conducting the robbery.

A second subject entered the store just two minutes prior to the robbery and was observed exiting the same vehicle that was parked in the parking lot just north of the store.  He entered the business and made a purchase before returning to the car.  He is depicted in the surveillance photo wearing a black T-shirt, dark pants, and red sneakers (No further physical or clothing description).

The vehicle the two suspects exited may be a dark colored Ford Fusion with unknown registration.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact Detective W. Miller at 302-698-8435. 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: 011817 2100

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State Police Investigate Robbery of Canterbury Shore Stop

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Felton – Troopers are investigating a robbery of the Canterbury Shore Stop that occurred early this morning.

The incident occurred around 2:20 a.m. Sunday January 15, 2017, when a male suspect entered the convenience store located at 8953 South DuPont Highway and approached the male employee at the counter armed with an unknown type handgun.  The suspect demanded cash and the clerk complied and turned over an undisclosed amount of currency.  The male then fled the business in an unknown direction.  The employee was uninjured in this incident.

The suspect was described as a black male, 5’09”-5’10” tall, 180-185 lbs., wearing a light colored sweatshirt, blue jeans, and tan shoes (No further physical or clothing description).  Armed with an unknown type handgun.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact Troop 3 Major Crimes Unit at 302-697-2104. 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: 011517 0840

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Felton – The Delaware State Police are investigating a single vehicle crash into an elementary school that occurred earlier this evening.

Preliminary investigation reveals the incident occurred around 6:24 p.m. Wednesday January 18, 2017 as a 56-year-old Dover male  was operating a 1999 Ford Explorer eastbound on Killens Pond Road.  For undetermined reason, the Explorer traveled off the north side of the road and traveled in a northeasterly direction across the grass and into the front office area of Lake Forest Central Elementary School, located at 5424 Killens Pond Road, where it came to a stop.

The 56-year-old male, who was properly restrained, was transported by EMS to Bayhealth Kent General Hospital where he is currently being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

The school was unoccupied by staff at the time of the incident.

The crash is currently under investigation and no charges have been filed at this time.

Released: 011817 2015

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

Wilmington (19809)- Delaware State Police are currently investigating the armed robbery of a Wilmington area pharmacy that occurred yesterday morning.

The initial investigation has determined that the incident happened at approximately 7:26 a.m. on Tuesday, January 18, 2017, as a male suspect approached a male employee of the Walgreens Pharmacy, located at 1508 Philadelphia Pike, as the employee was opening the business for the day. The suspect displayed an unknown make and model handgun and demanded money from the business. The victim employee complied with the suspect’s demands and turned over an undisclosed amount of money to him. The suspect then exited the store and was last seen fleeing toward the rear of the business. There were no injuries.

The suspect was described as a black male. He was 20-40 years of age, 5’08”-6’00” tall, weighed 170-180 lbs., and was last seen wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt, dark pants, and had a mask partially covering his face.

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: 011817 0935

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

New Castle (19720)- Donald Thiemann has been located. The Gold Alert has been cancelled.

Released: 011817 0805

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New Castle (19720)- The Delaware State Police are issuing a Gold Alert for Donald Thiemann, 81, of Wilmington.

Troopers are looking for Donald Thiemann who hasn’t been seen or heard from since approximately 4:30 p.m. on Monday, January 16, 2017, after he left the Carman Ford dealership located in New Castle.

There is a concern for Thiemann’s safety as troopers have been unable to make contact with him to check on his welfare and attempts to locate him have been unsuccessful.

Donald Thiemann (pictured) is 6’00” tall, weighs 195 lbs., is partially bald, and has brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a blue jacket, blue jeans, and a blue baseball cap. He was operating a teal colored 2012 Lincoln MKZ bearing DE registration 11476.

If anyone has any information in reference to the whereabouts of Donald Thiemann, they are asked to call Troop 2 at 302-834-2620. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword “DSP.”

Released: 01172017.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Harrington – Brandi M. Killinger of Harrington has been located and is in good condition.  The Gold Alert has been canceled.

Released: 011717 1400

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Harrington – The Delaware State Police are issuing a Gold Alert for Brandi M. Killinger of Harrington who was last heard from on Wednesday January 4, 2017.

Brandi is a white female, 22 years of age, 5’03” tall, 140 lbs., brown hair and brown eyes.

Troopers have been unable to make contact with Brandi 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 3 at 302-697-4454.  Information may also be provide 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: 011317 2035

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

Wilmington (19810)- Delaware State Police have arrested a Wilmington man and charged him in connection with the robbery of a Brandywine Hundred area bank that occurred late last week.

The investigation began at approximately 2:48 p.m. on Friday, January 13, 2017, as a male suspect entered the TD Bank branch located at 1803 Marsh Road, Wilmington. He then approached a female bank teller and presented her with a demand note for cash. The teller complied with the suspect’s demands and turned over an undisclosed amount of money to him. The suspect then exited the bank and was observed fleeing the area in a blue 2012 Cadillac STS. The suspect did not display a weapon and the teller was not injured.

A short time later, Troopers responding to the area observed a vehicle matching the description of the car used by the suspect near the intersection of Marsh Road and Naamans Road. A vehicle stop was then conducted and troopers were able to take the suspect, later identified as James D. Mullin, Jr., 37, of Wilmington, into custody without incident. During a subsequent pat down search Troopers found Mullin to be in possession of a Walther handgun. They were also able to locate the proceeds from the robbery inside of the car.

James Mullin was transported to Troop 2 where he was subsequently arrested and charged with Robbery 1st Degree, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, and Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony. He was arraigned at JP Court 2 and committed to the Howard Young Correctional Institution in default of $46,000.00 cash bail.

Released: 011717 1125

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Frederica– The Delaware State Police are investigating the robbery of a dollar store in Frederica  that occurred last evening.

The incident occurred at approximately 9:02 p.m., Monday January 16, 2017, as two male suspects, one armed with an unknown type handgun, the other armed with an unknown type shotgun, entered the Family Dollar Store, located at 126 Front Street. They approached two store employees and demanded cash.  The employees complied with the demand and turned over an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspects then exited the store and fled in an unknown direction.  The clerks were not injured.

The first suspect was described as black male wearing all black clothing with a black mask over his face (No further physical or clothing description). Armed with an unknown type handgun.

The second suspect was described as a black male wearing all black clothing with a black mask covering his face (No further clothing or physical description).  He was armed with an unknown type shotgun.

No surveillance photos available.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact Detective S. Carbine at 302-698-8444. 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: 011717 1020

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