State Police Detectives Investigates Shots Fired in Newark

Delaware State Police Detectives are investigating a shooting incident that occurred in Newark on Sunday afternoon.

On November 17, 2024, at approximately 1:21 p.m., troopers were called for a late report of a shooting incident that happened on Pulaski Highway between LaGrange Parkway and Pleasant Valley Road. Preliminary investigation revealed the 37-year-old man was traveling westbound on Pulaski Highway between 12:30 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. when he had a confrontation with an unknown black male driving in a separate car. During the incident, the driver in the dark blue four-door sedan lowered the front passenger side window and shot at the victim’s vehicle before fleeing on Pleasant Valley Road. The victim’s vehicle was hit by the gunfire. No one was injured during the incident.

There is no suspect information available at this time. Surveillance video and images are not yet available.

Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Detectives are still investigating this shooting. Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed or has information regarding this case to contact Detective J. Lucyk by calling 302-365-8446. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit / Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.


Homeless Sex Offender Notification

The following individuals are not wanted. This is a Homeless Sex Offender Public Notification. If you have information that the listed individuals are occupying a residence, please call 302-672-5306. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

 

 

Petkovic

Williamson


State Police Detectives Investigating Shots Fired in Greenwood

Delaware State Police Detectives are investigating a shooting incident that occurred in Greenwood yesterday.

On November 14, 2024, at approximately 11:01 a.m., troopers responded to Webb Farm Road near Beach Highway in Greenwood for a report of shots fired. The investigation revealed that a 44-year-old man was traveling southbound in a Toyota on Webb Farm Road approaching Beach Highway. The victim saw a gray Dodge pick-up pulling a trailer, enter his lane of travel that prompted him to blow the horn at the Dodge. The Dodge then pulled over on Webb Farm Road and an unknown male driver got out. The victim continued southbound, ultimately onto Oak Road south of Beach Highway, when he heard multiple gunshots. Nothing was hit by gunfire, and no one was injured.

Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit continues its investigation and urges anyone who has information about this incident to contact Detective L. Coleman at (302) 752-3813. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit / Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.


Troopers Investigating Road Rage Incident in Georgetown

Delaware State Police are investigating a road rage incident involving a gun that occurred yesterday in Georgetown.

On November 12, 2024, at approximately 11:44 a.m., troopers responded to the area of Springfield Road and Gravel Hill Road in Georgetown for a report of a road rage incident involving a gun. The investigation revealed that a Chevrolet Silverado, driven by a 37-year-old victim, was traveling westbound on Johnson Road, approaching the intersection at Gravel Hill Road. At the same time the victim entered the intersection, another Chevrolet Silverado, driven by an unknown white male suspect, also entered the intersection from eastbound Springfield Road. After a near collision at the intersection, the suspect’s Silverado proceeded to travel behind the victim southbound on Gravel Hill Road. The suspect then sped up and entered the oncoming travel lane to be parallel with the victim’s vehicle. Once the suspect was alongside the victim’s driver side window, he pointed a handgun at the victim. After the victim sped up to get in front of the suspect, the suspect’s Silverado fled eastbound on Zoar Road. Troopers searched for the area but were unable to locate the suspect or the suspect’s truck.

The suspect is described as a white male with a bald head, who is possibly armed with a handgun. The suspect’s vehicle is described as a white Chevrolet Silverado with a Leer cap on the bed of the truck.

Troopers continue to investigate this incident and are asking anyone who witnessed this incident or has information to please contact Trooper First Class T. Perry at Troop 4 by calling 302-856-5850. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime, or you have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit / Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.


Delaware State Police S.O.A.R. Searching for Wanted Sex Offenders

The Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit (S.O.A.R.) is currently looking for the following wanted sex offenders after they either failed to register or re-register at their current address. If anyone knows the location of these individuals, please call 302-672-5306. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

 

 

John Courtney

 

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Homeless Sex Offender Notification

The following individual are not wanted. This is a Homeless Sex Offender Public Notification. If you have information that the listed individuals are occupying a residence, please call 302-672-5306. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

 

Tykeme Robinson


*Update – Victim Identified* State Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Bear

The Delaware State Police have identified 45-year-old Jose Reyes-Medina of Newark, Delaware, as the man who died in a fatal pedestrian crash in Bear on November 6, 2024.

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The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Master Corporal M. Calio by calling 302-365-8483. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime, or you have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit / Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.


*Update – Victim Identified* State Police Investigating Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash in Newark

The Delaware State Police have identified 59-year-old James Wolinski of Newark, Delaware, as the man who died in a fatal single-vehicle crash in Newark on November 5, 2024.

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The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Master Corporal J. Forester by calling 302-365-8485. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime, or you have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit / Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.

 


State Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Bear

The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred last night in Bear that left one man dead.

On November 6, 2024, at approximately 8:48 p.m., a blue 2016 Chevrolet Cruze was traveling westbound on Pulaski Highway, east of Wellington Drive in Bear. At the same time, a pedestrian was walking in the westbound lanes of Pulaski Highway, in the same area as the Chevrolet. For unknown reasons, the pedestrian entered the Chevrolet’s path of travel and was struck by the car.

The pedestrian, a 45-year-old man from Newark, Delaware, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family and relatives are notified.

The driver of the Chevrolet, a 22-year-old woman, and the 2-month-old passenger, both from Newark, Delaware, were not injured.

The roadway was closed for approximately 3 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

 

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The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Master Corporal M. Calio by calling 302-365-8483. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime, or you have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit / Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.


*Update – Victim Identified* State Police Investigating Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Near Seaford

The Delaware State Police have identified 64-year-old Dwayne Jackson of Seaford, Delaware as the man who died in a fatal two-vehicle crash near Seaford on November 4, 2024.

The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Sergeant A. Mitchell by calling 302-703-3269. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime, or you have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit / Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.