*Update – Victim Identified* State Police Investigating Single-Vehicle Fatal Collision in Greenwood

Delaware State Police have identified 28-year-old Joshua Reynoso-Velasquez of Seaford, Delaware, as the man who died in the single-vehicle fatal crash on October 16, 2024, in Greenwood.

The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Master Corporal R. Albert by calling (302) 703-3266. 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.

 

 


Troopers Investigating Robbery in Newark

The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred at a Walgreen’s in Newark.

On October 15, 2024, at approximately 9:20 a.m., troopers responded to Walgreen’s, located at 4114 Ogletown-Stanton Road in Newark, for a late report of a robbery. The preliminary investigation revealed that on October 9, 2024, at approximately 3:32 p.m., an unknown white male suspect entered the business, broke the glass on a display case, and removed merchandise. When an employee attempted to contact the suspect as he was fleeing the store, he threatened to shoot the employee. No weapon was displayed, and no one was hurt.

The suspect is described as an unknown white male, last seen wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt, a black knit hat, gray sweatpants, and black and white sneakers.

The Delaware State Police Troop 6 continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this incident or has relevant information to contact Senior Corporal A. Wingate at (302) 633-5000. 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 Pedestrian Hit and Run Crash in Newark

Delaware State Police have identified 37-year-old Terry Milbourne of Newark, Delaware, as the man who died in a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run crash on October 11, 2024, in Newark.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash or might have more information to contact Master Corporal R. Kunicki by calling (302) 365-8488. 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 Single-Vehicle Fatal Collision in Greenwood

Delaware State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred early this morning in Greenwood.

On October 16, 2024, at approximately 4:51 a.m., a Kia Sorento was travelling eastbound on Shawnee Road west of Memory Road. The preliminary investigation revealed that the Kia failed to negotiate a curve, left the north side of the road, striking a telephone box and a gas line. The Kia re-entered Shawnee Road then left the south side of the road and struck a tree.

The driver, a 28-year-old man from Seaford, Delaware, was not properly restrained and was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

Shawnee Road was closed for approximately three hours while the crash was investigated the and cleared.

 

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The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Master Corporal R. Albert by calling (302) 703-3266. 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 Hit and Run Crash in Newark

The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run crash that occurred Friday night in Newark that left one man dead.

On October 11, 2024, at approximately 7:26 p.m., an unknown vehicle was travelling eastbound on East Chestnut Hill Road east of Marrows Road. At the same time, a pedestrian was walking southbound across the eastbound lanes of East Chestnut Hill Road. The investigation revealed that the unknown vehicle struck the pedestrian and fled the scene eastbound on East Chestnut Hill Road.

The victim, a 37-year-old man from Newark, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital with critical injuries. On October 14, 2024, he died as a result of his injuries. His name is being withheld until his family has been notified.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash or might have more information to contact Master Corporal R. Kunicki by calling (302) 365-8488. 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 Georgetown

Delaware State Police have identified 20-year-old John Cardona-Esquea of Georgetown, Delaware, as the man who died in a fatal two-vehicle crash on October 10, 2024, near Georgetown.

The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Master Corporal R. Albert by calling (302) 703-3266. 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 Single-Vehicle Fatal Collision in Milton

Delaware State Police have identified 66-year-old Sherman Jackson as the man who died in a single-vehicle fatal crash in Milton on October 13, 2024.

The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash to contact Senior Corporal J. Smith at (302) 703-3267. 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 Capitol Park Shooting

Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in Capitol Park yesterday evening.

On October 12, 2024, at approximately 7:25 p.m., troopers responded to a reported shooting at a residence in the 100 block of S. Governors Boulevard.  A preliminary investigation revealed that a 17-year-old male and an acquaintance were standing outside the home when an unknown suspect approached, looking for the victim. The suspect then shot the victim in the leg before fleeing the scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect was described as a black male, with no additional description provided. There is no surveillance footage at this time.

 

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The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate the circumstances leading up to the shooting.  Troopers are asking anyone who has information or witnessed the incident to contact Detective B. Yencer at (302) 698-8429. 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 Three-Vehicle Fatal Crash in New Castle

Delaware State Police have identified 29-year-old Keith Turner-Simmons as the man who died in the three-vehicle fatal crash in New Castle on October 12, 2024.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash to contact Sergeant J. Jefferson at (302) 365-8484. 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 Single-Vehicle Fatal Collision in Milton

Delaware State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred early this morning in Milton.

On October 13, 2024, at approximately 12:13 a.m., a 66-year-old Lewes man was driving eastbound on Stockley Road, west of Beaver Dam Road, in a Toyota Corolla. A preliminary investigation suggests the vehicle was traveling at a high speed when, for unknown reasons, it veered off the south side of the road. The vehicle struck a mailbox in the 29000 block of Stockley Road, continued through the front yard of a residence, and ultimately crashed into a tree.

The driver, who was not properly seat-belted, was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity is being withheld until his family is notified.

Stockley Road was closed for approximately two and a half hours while the Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit investigated the crash and cleared the roadway.

The investigation is ongoing, and troopers are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash to contact Senior Corporal J. Smith at (302) 703-3267. 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.