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Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a bicyclist that occurred yesterday evening near Newark.

On October 21, 2024, at approximately 5:21 p.m., a 40-year-old New Castle man was riding his bicycle westbound on the right shoulder of Pulaski Highway (Route 40), just east of Wellington Drive. At the same time, an unknown vehicle was traveling westbound on the right shoulder of Pulaski Highway and struck the bicyclist, ejecting him. The vehicle then fled the scene.

Patrol troopers and the Delaware State Police Aviation Unit searched the area for the vehicle but could not locate it. Witnesses described the suspect vehicle as a black SUV, but the exact make and model remain unknown at this time.

The bicyclist was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. His identity is being withheld until his family is notified.

The westbound lanes of Pulaski Highway, just east of Wellington Drive, were closed for approximately four and a half hours while the Delaware State Police Troop 2 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 or who has dashcam footage to contact Corporal Grade One D. McKenna at (302) 365-8486. 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 [email protected].

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After more than 32 years of dedicated and faithful service, Colonel Melissa A. Zebley will officially retire on November 1, 2024. Throughout her distinguished career, her commitment to the citizens and visitors of Delaware, coupled with her exceptional leadership, has significantly shaped and enriched the agency.

Her calling to public service began as a participant in the State Police Explorer Program, an experience that inspired her lifelong devotion to law enforcement. Col. Zebley joined the DSP on July 16, 1992, completing the 61st Delaware State Police Academy Recruit Class. Following graduation, she began her career as a trooper at Troop 6.

Col. Zebley’s early years showcased her determination and versatility. In September 1997, she served as a drill instructor officer at the DSP Training Academy, where she shaped the future of law enforcement by mentoring recruits from numerous law enforcement agencies. This role set the stage for her to build the foundation of safety and integrity that has defined her career. Promoted to Sergeant in 2002, she served as a shift commander at Troop 1 and became a member of the Critical Incident Stress Management Team, supporting the wellbeing of her colleagues.

Her professional journey was characterized by her passion for personal and organizational growth. She earned a Master of Science from Wilmington University in 2003, and in 2005, she took on the responsibility of Public Information Officer, eventually becoming the unit’s Director. After being promoted to Lieutenant in December 2006, she was assigned to Headquarters as staff support. During that time, she graduated from the prestigious 235th Session of the FBI National Academy, raising the bar for professional standards.

Col. Zebley continued to excel through multiple leadership roles, demonstrating her remarkable ability to adapt and lead in different areas of the agency. In August 2009, she was promoted to Captain and assigned to Troop 1.  While serving as Troop 1’s Commander, she was selected as Officer in Charge of the DSP Honor Guard. Her promotion to Major in 2010 brought new challenges, where she oversaw the DSP budget, training academy, and human resources.

In 2012, she was appointed New Castle County Operations Major, where she led critical sections of the DSP, such as the statewide Traffic Section, Criminal Investigations, and Patrol, ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of county operations. By August 2019, she had ascended to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, overseeing Internal Affairs, Information Technology, and the Office of Strategic Development. In July 2020, she made history as the agency’s 26th Superintendent—the first woman to hold the position in DSP’s 101-year history.

Col. Zebley’s tenure as Superintendent has been marked by innovation and progress. She co-led the Delaware State Police Leadership Development Program, one of the state’s premier leadership initiatives, which has benefited over 600 participants to date. Under her leadership, the DSP’s first Highway Safety Unit was established, a major step in enhancing safety on Delaware’s roads through strategic enforcement and public education.

Her dedication to public safety and advocacy for traffic safety were recognized when she received the AAMVA Lifetime Achievement in Roadway Safety in Law Enforcement Award. Additionally, she was inducted into the 2024 Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame for her broader contributions to Delaware’s communities.

Prioritizing the well-being of the DSP family, she was instrumental in the creation of the agency’s first-ever Wellness Unit, which includes a confidential peer support team. She also introduced a wellness app to support the mental health and overall well-being of DSP employees, their families, and retirees. Her deep understanding of the challenges faced by law enforcement officers drove these groundbreaking initiatives.

During her tenure as Superintendent in the Centennial year, Col. Zebley honored the legacy of those who served throughout the agency’s rich history. She paid tribute to the generations of public servants who built and expanded the DSP’s legacy, ensuring it continues to thrive and inspire those who follow.

Under her leadership, the DSP brand underwent a significant transformation, including modernizing the agency’s public image, as showcased during the 100th anniversary celebration. DSP’s social media platforms were also expanded to be more engaging under Col. Zebley’s leadership, thereby strengthening the connection with the communities served by the Delaware State Police.

Governor John Carney highlighted her impact, stating, “Throughout her more than 32-year career with the Delaware State Police, Col. Zebley has made a profound impact on our state. She’s a trailblazer who worked to not only protect our residents, but also her fellow officers—always striving to make the Delaware State Police stronger while supporting officer well-being. I want to thank her for taking on the challenge four years ago of leading our largest police agency and serving this state with distinction. I wish her all the best in retirement.”

Secretary of Safety and Homeland Security Nathaniel McQueen Jr. echoed these sentiments, adding, “Colonel Zebley has excelled at every rank and exemplifies what it means to be a Delaware State Trooper. Her countless impactful contributions and accomplishments are sure to leave an indelible mark on the enduring history of the Delaware State Police. She leaves a legacy illustrated by her commitment to leadership, her strength of character, and her empathy and compassion for others. It has been a privilege to serve with Colonel Zebley throughout her career, and I wish her and her family all the best as she enters the next chapter of her life.”

Additionally, she led the celebration of Camp Barnes’ 75th anniversary, recognizing its long-standing role in shaping young lives and fostering leadership, friendship, and confidence for generations of Delaware’s youth.

Colonel Melissa Zebley’s retirement is not only the conclusion of a career defined by extraordinary achievement but also the closing of a chapter for an agency profoundly impacted by her leadership. The Delaware State Police will greatly miss her wisdom, compassion, and unwavering dedication, and we wish her the best in her well-deserved retirement.

 

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Delaware State Police have arrested 31-year-old Steven Mauthe Jr of Smyrna, Delaware, following a burglary at a business in Townsend that occurred early October.

On October 9, 2024, at approximately 8:30 a.m., troopers responded to WDI Wright Designs, located at 4714 Dupont Parkway, Townsend, for a report of a burglary. The investigation revealed an unknown suspect wearing a face mask drove to the business in a side-by-side utility task vehicle (UTV). After the suspect unsuccessfully attempted to get into a storage container, a truck, and a trailer on the property, he cut the cable lock to access a shed, and stole scrap copper from inside, before damaging the chain-link fence to flee in the UTV.

Through investigative means, detectives identified Steven Mauthe Jr as the suspect in the burglary, and obtained a warrant for his arrest. On October 17, 2024, Mauthe was taken into custody near his residence by Smyrna Police Department detectives without incident.

He was transported to Smyrna Police Department where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $9,000 secured bond.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Burglary Third Degree (Felony)
• Possession of Burglary Tools (Felony)
• Theft Over $1,500 (Felony)
• Criminal Mischief Over $1000

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Delaware State Police have arrested 46-year-old Christopher Russell of Milton, Delaware for home improvement fraud following multiple investigations.

Beginning in March of 2024, Troop 3 and Troop 4 Financial Crimes Detectives began investigating Christopher Russell of Great Outdoors Sunrooms and Shade Solutions for home improvement fraud. During the investigations, detectives learned that Russell had signed contracts with five victims, in Kent and Sussex Counties, to do construction work and received over $118,000 in payments. In all cases, Russell either never began or never completed these projects.

Detectives obtained warrants for his arrest and on October 18, 2024, Russell turned himself in at Troop 7. He was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and released on a $23,000 unsecured bond.

• Home Improvement Fraud Value is $50,000-$100,000 (Felony)
• Home Improvement Fraud $1,500 or More (Felony)
• Home Improvement Fraud by False Pretense $1,500 or More (Felony)
• Home Improvement Fraud by False Pretense $1,500 or More, Victim is over 62 (Felony) – 2 counts
• Theft over $1,500, Victim is over 62 (Felony) – 2 counts
• Theft over $1,500 (Felony) – 2 counts
• Theft by False Pretense over $1,500 (Felony)

Detectives are asking anyone who may have been defrauded by Russell in a similar manner to please contact Troop 3 Financial Crimes Unit for Kent County by calling (302)-697-4454 or Troop 4 Financial Crimes Unit for Sussex County 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.

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Delaware State Police have arrested 39-year-old Byard Widdoes of Lewes, Delaware for felony drug charges Thursday morning.

On October 17, 2024, at approximately 7:21 a.m., troopers responded to Wawa, located at 17663 Dartmouth Drive in Lewes, for a report of an unconscious man in a maroon Nissan Rogue in the parking lot. When troopers arrived, they saw the man, later identified as Byard Widdoes, slumped over the steering wheel. Troopers contacted the Widdoes, and when he awoke, he appeared confused but did not require medical attention. When Widdoes exited the Rogue, he continuously put his hands in his pockets after being told not to. Troopers detained him, and during a search of his person they found drugs and drug paraphernalia. A computer inquiry revealed that Widdoes also had capias warrants for his arrest.

During a search of Widdoes and the Rogue, troopers discovered the following items:

• Approximately 9.52 grams of powder cocaine
• Approximately 1.31 grams of crystal methamphetamine
• Approximately 124.08 ml of liquid methamphetamine
• Approximately 32.20 ml of liquid testosterone
• Approximately 1.89 grams of heroin
• 1 Viagra pill
• 2 Oxycontin pills
• 2 Amphetamine pills
• 4 Acetaminophen/ Oxycodone pills
• Multiple pieces of drug paraphernalia

Widdoes was arrested and taken to Troop 7, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution in an $83,500 cash bond.

• Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tier 1 (Felony) – 2 counts
• Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tier 3 (Felony) – 2 counts
• Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance (Felony) – 7 counts
• Possession with Intent to Distribute a Counterfeit Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance without a Prescription (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – 8 counts

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Delaware State Police have identified 82-year-old Frank Wolf of Newark, Delaware, as the man who died in the two-vehicle fatal crash on October 17, 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) 660-4267. 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 [email protected].

 

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Incident Number:  50-24-39005

Date/Time: Friday, October 18th, 2024 at 8:59 p.m.

Location: Dover High School, 1 Dover High Drive, Dover, DE

Contact:   Dover Police Department Public Information Officer
Master Corporal Ryan Schmid   Email: [email protected]

Narrative: The Dover Police Department has arrested Kameron Scott, 27, and Tony Benson Jr, 20, both of Dover, following a large fight/shots fired incident Friday evening. The investigation began at 8:59 p.m., following the Dover High School football game. Officers were on scene assisting with security at the game, when a large fight broke out at the entrance to the football stadium. While responding to break up the fight, Officers observed Scott fire a handgun into the air. Officers attempted to take Scott into custody, however he ran to a nearby apartment complex and was taken into custody after a foot chase. Benson Jr, who was involved in the fight, also ran toward the apartment complex and was taken into custody after a foot chase. Patrol Officers located a Taurus .38 special handgun in the area where Scott ran from Officers.

Thankfully, no one was injured as a result of this shooting incident.

Both defendants were transported to Dover Police Department where they were processed and arraigned

Scott was committed to SCI on $55,000 cash bail on the following charges:
-Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
-Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited
-Possession of a Firearm in a School Zone
-Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon
-Riot
-Conspiracy Second Degree
-Resisting Arrest

Benson Jr. was released on his own recognizance on the following charges:
-Riot
-Conspiracy Second Degree
-Resisting Arrest

Both defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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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.

 

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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.

 

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Delaware State Police have arrested 37-year-old Deshon Worrell of Wilmington, Delaware, in connection with an attempted armed robbery at New Castle area Bowlerma in May.

On May 13, 2024, at approximately 5:20 p.m., troopers responded to a report of an attempted armed robbery in the parking lot of the Bowlerama located at 3031 New Castle Avenue in New Castle. The preliminary investigation revealed an unknown suspect approached a Bowlerama employee who was walking through the parking lot toward the entrance of the business with a bag containing business property. The suspect demanded the employee give him the bag while pointing a handgun at him. The employee complied, however, the suspect dropped the bag as he fled. The suspect then returned to the passenger seat of the unknown sedan he arrived in and fled toward New Castle Avenue.

Through investigative leads, detectives identified Deshon Worrell as one of the suspects involved in the incident and obtained a warrant for his arrest. On October 17, 2024, Worrell was apprehended by the Wilmington Police Department during a separate investigation.

Worrell was taken to the Wilmington Police Department where he was charged with the offenses listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $126,000 cash bond.

• Robbery First Degree (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Reckless Endanger First Degree (Felony)

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information about this case to contact Detective J. Dempsey by calling (302) 365-8472. 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 [email protected].

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Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred in Newark last night that left one man dead.

On October 17, 2024, at approximately 7:11 p.m., a Toyota Avalon was traveling southbound, in the left turn lane, on Paper Mill Road approaching the intersection of Polly Drummond Hill Road. At the same time, a Nissan Rogue was traveling northbound on Paper Mill Road approaching Polly Drummond Hill Road. For reasons still under investigation, while the Toyota began making a left turn for Polly Drummond Hill Road, the Nissan also entered the intersection. As a result, the front of the Nissan struck the front of the Toyota. After the collision, the Nissan struck a curb causing it to overturn and hit a traffic signal pole.

The driver of the Toyota, an 82-year-old man from Newark, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital where he died. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

The driver of the Nissan, a 25-year-old woman from Newark, Delaware, and a 3-year-old child were taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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

 

 

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) 660-4267. 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 [email protected].

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Incident Number:  50-24-38819

Date/Time: Thursday, October 17th, 2024 between 2:00 p.m. and 2:50 p.m.

Location: Unit Block of Pewter Court, Dover, DE

Contact:   Dover Police Department Public Information Officer
Master Corporal Ryan Schmid   Email: [email protected]

Narrative: The Dover Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred Thursday afternoon. The investigation began when Officers responded to a residence in the unit block of Pewter Court for the report of a burglary. Upon arrival, Officers made contact with the victim. The ensuing investigation revealed that while the victim was not home, an unknown suspect entered the house, removed property belonging to the victim, and left.

There are no leads to release at this time.

This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302) 736-7130. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips may also be submitted to law enforcement through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333 or online at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com ; a cash reward is possible for information leading to an arrest.

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The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is asking for the public’s help in identifying suspects in a homicide that occurred in Laurel last year.

On October 29, 2023, at approximately 2:47 p.m., Laurel Police Department and Delaware State Troopers responded to a reported shooting on the 500 block of West 7th Street in the town limits of Laurel. When officers arrived, they located 18-year-old Kylee Robinson suffering from multiple gunshot wounds on the porch of a residence. He was transported to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Two additional victims, a 15-year-old male and a 13-year-old male, were located on the porch, suffering from gunshot wounds to the lower extremities and taken to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

Due to the nature of the investigation, the Laurel Police Department requested that the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit assume the investigation. The investigation revealed two unknown black male suspects approached the victims on foot and started shooting. After numerous rounds were fired, the suspects fled on foot in a western direction.

 

 

The Homicide Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information about the identity of the suspects to contact Detective M. Csapo by calling 302-741-2729. 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 [email protected].

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Delaware State Police have arrested 24-year-old Luis Lucas-Mendez of Georgetown, Delaware for vehicular homicide, DUI, and related charges following a fatal crash that left two people dead.

On October 6, 2024, at approximately 01:34 a.m., a 2016 Nissan Rogue was traveling southbound on Sussex Highway in the left lane, south of Cannon Road. At the same time, a 2005 Honda Pilot was traveling northbound, also in the left southbound lane on Sussex Highway, into the Rogue’s path of travel. As a result, the front of the Rogue struck the front of the Pilot in the left southbound lane of Sussex Highway.

The driver of the Rogue, a 22-year-old man from Washington, D.C. and a back seat passenger, an 18-year-old woman from Bethesda, Maryland, were taken to an area hospital for critical injuries. Two other passengers, 22-year-old Eric Staley of Fayetteville, North Carolina and 18-year-old Makayla Belton of Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, were pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the Pilot, Luis Lucas-Mendez, was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries. A passenger, a 40-year-old man from Georgetown, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital with critical injuries. The investigation revealed that Lucas-Mendez was driving under the influence at the time of the crash.

On October 9, 2024, after being released from the hospital, Lucas-Mendez was arrested and taken to Troop 2. He was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3, and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $30,201 cash bond.

• Vehicular Homicide 2^nd Degree (Felony) – 2 counts
• Reckless Endangering 1^st Degree (Felony)
• Vehicular Assault 2^nd Degree – 3 counts
• Driving Under the Influence
• Driving without a Valid License
• Failure to have Insurance Identification in Possession
• Failure to Drive in Proper Lane and Direction

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 K. Argo by calling (302) 703-3264. 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 [email protected].

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The Delaware State Police arrested 44-year-old Nick Oliveras of Cambridge, Maryland, and 42-year-old George Brown of Wilmington, Delaware, for receiving stolen property and possession of a controlled substance on Wednesday evening.

On October 16, 2024, at approximately 7:40 p.m., members of the New Castle County Governor’s Task Force patrolling the area of New Castle Avenue and Rogers Road, located a Honda Accord that had been reported stolen out of Cambridge, Maryland, following a registration computer check. Detectives stopped the Honda in the area of New Castle Avenue and Claymont Street. The driver, identified as Nick Oliveras, and the passenger, identified as George Brown, were contacted and taken into custody without incident. A computer inquiry revealed that Oliveras had active arrest warrants issued by the Delaware State Police Troop 7 and the Attleboro Police Department, New Jersey. A computer inquiry revealed that Brown had an active arrest warrant issued by the Delaware State Police Troop 2. Detectives also discovered Brown was in possession of approximately 8.05 grams of crack cocaine in the jacket’s pocket during the search incident to arrest.

Oliveras was charged with the crime listed below at Troop 2, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and released on a $2,000 unsecured bond.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Receiving Stolen Property Value Over $1500 (Felony)

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Brown was charged with the crime listed below at Troop 2, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and released on a $2,000 unsecured bond.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Possession of a Controlled Substance Tier 1 Quantity (Felony)

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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 [email protected].

 

 

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Delaware State Police arrested 37-year-old Matthew Daniels of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and 32-year-old Eric Flowers of Brookhaven, Pennsylvania, for their role in a robbery that took place at the Red Roof Inn and Suites in New Castle this past July.

On July 2, 2024, at approximately 3:18 a.m., troopers responded to an armed robbery at Red Roof Inn and Suites, located at 1612 North Dupont Highway. The investigation revealed two suspects, later identified as Dametris Graham and Alexis Smith, entered the hotel and demanded money from the desk clerk. During the robbery, Graham jumped over the counter and threatened the clerk with a knife. The clerk complied, and both suspects fled the scene. No one was injured during the incident.

Through investigative leads, detectives identified two additional suspects involved in the robbery: Matthew Daniels and Eric Flowers. Arrest warrants were issued for all suspects. Graham was taken into custody on August 19, 2024. [Link to news release for further details].

On September 27, 2024, Eric Flowers was arrested at his residence in Brookhaven and transported to Troop 2, where he was charged with the following offenses, arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $62,000 cash bond:

 

• Robbery First Degree (Felony)
• Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)

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On October 14, 2024, Matthew Daniels was extradited from Philadelphia to Troop 2. He was charged with the following offenses, arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $20,500 cash bond:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Robbery First Degree (Felony)
• Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)

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The third suspect, Alexis Smith, remains at large and is wanted for Robbery First Degree and Conspiracy Second Degree. The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit continues investigating this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information on the whereabouts of Alexis Smith to contact Detective D. Armstrong at (302) 365-8440 or by calling 9-1-1. 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 [email protected].

 

 

 

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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 [email protected].

 

 

 

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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 [email protected].

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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.

 

 

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 [email protected].

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The Federal Trade Commission today announced a final “click-to-cancel” rule that will require sellers to make it as easy for consumers to cancel their enrollment as it was to sign up. Most of the final rule’s provisions will go into effect 180 days after it is published in the Federal Register.

“Too often, businesses make people jump through endless hoops just to cancel a subscription,” said Commission Chair Lina M. Khan. “The FTC’s rule will end these tricks and traps, saving Americans time and money. Nobody should be stuck paying for a service they no longer want.”

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The Commission’s updated rule will apply to almost all negative option programs in any media. The rule also will prohibit sellers from misrepresenting any material facts while using negative option marketing; require sellers to provide important information before obtaining consumers’ billing information and charging them; and require sellers to get consumers’ informed consent to the negative option features before charging them.

The final rule announced today is part of the FTC’s ongoing review of its 1973 Negative Option Rule, which the agency is modernizing to combat unfair or deceptive practices related to subscriptions, memberships, and other recurring-payment programs in an increasingly digital economy where it’s easier than ever for businesses to sign up consumers for their products and services.

Commission approval and publication follows the March 2023 announcement of a notice of proposed rulemaking which resulted in more than 16,000 comments from consumers and federal and state government agencies, consumer groups, and trade associations.

While negative option marketing programs can be convenient for sellers and consumers, the FTC receives thousands of complaints about negative option and recurring subscription practices each year. The number of complaints has been steadily increasing over the past five years and in 2024 the Commission received nearly 70 consumer complaints per day on average, up from 42 per day in 2021.

The final rule will provide a consistent legal framework by prohibiting sellers from:

• misrepresenting any material fact made while marketing goods or services with a negative option feature;
• failing to clearly and conspicuously disclose material terms prior to obtaining a consumer’s billing information in connection with a negative option feature;
• failing to obtain a consumer’s express informed consent to the negative option feature before charging the consumer; and
• failing to provide a simple mechanism to cancel the negative option feature and immediately halt charges.

Following an evaluation of public comments, the Commission has voted to adopt a final rule with certain changes, most notably dropping a requirement that sellers provide annual reminders to consumers of the negative option feature of their subscription, and dropping a prohibition on sellers telling consumers seeking to cancel their subscription about plan modifications or reasons to keep to their existing agreement without first asking if they want to hear about them.

The Commission vote approving publication of the final rule in the Federal Register was 3-2, with Commissioners Melissa Holyoak and Andrew N. Ferguson voting no. Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter issued a separate statement and Commissioner Holyoak issued a separate dissenting statement.

FTC staff has developed a fact sheet summarizing the changes to the rule. The primary staffer on this matter is Katherine Johnson in the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection.

Delaware State Police have arrested 39-year-old Kevin Graves of Fort Washington, Maryland following a crash that occurred Sunday night in Rehoboth Beach.

On October 13, 2024, at approximately 6:37 p.m., a trooper on patrol saw a white Ford Flex speeding southbound on Coastal Highway near Sylvan Acres Road with no headlights on. The trooper pulled the car over and spoke to the driver, identified as Kevin Graves. When the trooper returned to his vehicle, the Flex sped away from the traffic stop and a pursuit ensued. The trooper quickly lost sight of the Flex and terminated the pursuit for the safety of other motorists. The Flex was later seen travelling southbound on Coastal Highway driving recklessly and at a high rate of speed, with no headlights on, when it crashed into four vehicles that were stopped for the red light at Coastal Highway and Miller Road. After the crash, Graves fled the scene on foot, troopers searched the area but were unable to locate him. Later in the evening, troopers found Graves near the crash scene, and he was ultimately taken into custody after resisting arrest.

An occupant in one of the vehicles hit by Graves, an 18-year-old woman from Georgetown, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. No one else was injured as a result of the crash.

Graves was taken to Troop 7, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $4,700 secured bond.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Disregarding a Police Officer’s Signal (Felony)
• Resisting Arrest with Violence (Felony)
• Vehicular Assault 3^rd Degree
• Leaving the Scene of an Injury Crash
• Reckless Driving
• Several Traffic Violations

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Delaware State Police have arrested 32-year-old Brandon Thompson of Frederica, Delaware, for multiple felony offenses following a pursuit last night near Frederica.

On October 14, 2024, at approximately 8:00 p.m. members of the Kent County Governor’s Task Force were on patrol when they saw an Audi A6 fail to signal when turning into a driveway on Old Beach Road near Frederica. Detectives attempted to pull the Audi over, but it sped away southbound. During the pursuit, detectives saw the driver, later identified as Brandon Thompson, throw objects out of the car while driving recklessly and at a high rate of speed. The Audi eventually came to a stop on Old Beach Road near Bowers Beach Road after detectives successfully deployed stop sticks. Thompson was taken into custody without incident and during a search of the Audi, detectives located drug paraphernalia. Detectives also found two bags that were thrown from the Audi that contained approximately 15.06 grams of crack cocaine and approximately 14.10 grams of powder cocaine.

Thompson was arrested and taken to Troop 3, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and was released after posting a $13,204 secured bond.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance, Tier 2 (Felony) – 2 counts
• Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tier 2 (Felony) – 2 counts
• Tampering with Physical Evidence (Felony)
• Disregarding a Police Officer’s Signal (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Multiple Traffic Violations

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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 [email protected].

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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 [email protected].

 

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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 [email protected].

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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. There is no surveillance footage at this time.

 

 

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 witnesses 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 [email protected].

 

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Delaware State Police arrested 36-year-old Terence Savage in connection with an armed robbery and vehicle theft that occurred last month in Millsboro.

On September 29, 2024, at approximately 5:15 a.m., troopers responded to a reported armed robbery near the intersection of Hollyville Road and Mount Joy Road. The investigation revealed that two victims, a male and a female, had driven to the location together to meet an acquaintance. When the female victim exited their vehicle to enter another car with the suspect, she was robbed at gunpoint, and the suspect stole an undisclosed amount of cash. Meanwhile, a second unidentified suspect forced the male victim out of the vehicle, which was then stolen. The vehicle was later recovered by detectives.

On September 30, 2024, Terence Savage was apprehended following a pursuit involving the stolen vehicle. He was arrested and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution (SCI) on a $43,100 cash bond.

Further investigative efforts have now identified Savage as the second suspect involved in the September 29th armed robbery. On October 11, 2024, an arrest warrant was issued, charging him with the offenses listed below. Savage remains in custody at SCI, where he is being held on an additional $7000 cash bond for the new charges.

• Robbery 2^nd Degree (Felony)
• Theft of a Motor Vehicle (Felony)
• Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)

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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 [email protected].

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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 [email protected].

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Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving three vehicles that occurred early this morning in New Castle.

On October 12, 2024, at approximately 4:18 a.m., a 45-year-old man from Bear, Delaware, was driving a Hyundai Tucson southbound on I-95 in the right center lane near Churchmans Marsh. At the same time, a 29-year-old man from New Castle, Delaware, was driving a Kia Forte alongside the Hyundai in the right lane. A 61-year-old man from Mineral Point, Wisconsin, had pulled his Freightliner bucket truck onto the right shoulder of I-95 to check his vehicle.

For reasons still under investigation, the Kia entered the right shoulder and collided with the stationary bucket truck, which was still occupied by its driver. The force of the crash caused the Kia to rebound into the center lane, where it struck the Hyundai. The driver of the Kia, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from the vehicle.

The driver of the Hyundai was uninjured. The driver of the bucket truck was transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the Kia was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity is being withheld until his family is notified.

The southbound lanes of I-95 were closed for approximately three hours while the Delaware State Police Troop 2 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 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 [email protected].

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Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred early yesterday morning in Smyrna.

On October 11, 2024, at approximately 5:48 a.m., a 65-year-old Dover, Delaware, man was driving a Kenworth dump truck northbound on South Dupont Boulevard, just north of Spring Meadow Drive. A 20-year-old Dover, Delaware, woman was following behind the dump truck in a Ford Ranger. At the time, a 31-year-old pedestrian from Wilmington, Delaware, was standing in the grass median of South Dupont Boulevard, north of Spring Meadow Drive. She entered the roadway directly in front of the dump truck, resulting in a collision. She eventually fell onto the roadway and was run over by the Ford Ranger.

Neither driver was injured in the crash. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. She was later identified as Charisma Whaley.

The northbound lanes of South Dupont Boulevard were closed for approximately three and a half hours while the Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit investigated the crash and cleared the roadway.

The investigation remains ongoing. Troopers are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash to contact Master Corporal W. Booth at (302) 698-8451. 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 [email protected].

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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.

 

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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.

 

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Delaware State Police have arrested 62-year-old John Rickards of Dagsboro, Delaware, for multiple felony drug charges and receiving stolen property following a search warrant at a Dagsboro residence.

On October 10, 2024, members of the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force and the Sussex County Drug Unit, executed a search warrant at a house on the 32000 block of Dupont Boulevard in Dagsboro. The search warrant was obtained following a three-month investigation of Rickards for a criminal nuisance property as well as the manufacturing and distribution of illegal narcotics. During the search warrant, detectives detained nine individuals that were located on the property, including Rickards.

A search of the property led to the discovery of the following items:

• Approximately 197.02 grams marijuana
• Approximately 2.03 grams cocaine
• Approximately 2.85 grams of methamphetamines
• Approximately 0.12 grams of crack cocaine
• Drug paraphernalia and digital scales
• $641 in suspected drug proceeds
• Stolen John Deere Gator UTV
• Several stolen power tools

After a search of the property, four of the nine individuals detained were arrested for misdemeanor offenses and capias warrants. The others were released without incident.

Rickards was taken to Troop 4 where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $59,000 cash bond.

• Operating a Clandestine Laboratory (Felony)
• Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony) – 3 counts
• Maintaining a Drug Property (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tier 1 (Felony)
• Receiving Stolen Property over $1,500 (Felony)
• Receiving Stolen Property under $1,500 – 3 counts
• Resisting Arrest
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – 3 counts
• Criminal Nuisance – Maintaining a Place for Unlawful Conduct

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Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred near Georgetown yesterday that left one man dead.

On October 10, 2024, at approximately 2:33 p.m., a Peterbilt 567 roll-off container truck was traveling westbound on Hardscrabble Road approaching Landfill Lane. At the same time, a Nissan Sentra was travelling eastbound on Hardscrabble Road approaching Landfill Lane. The preliminary investigation revealed, the Peterbilt initiated a left turn for Landfill Lane, into the Sentra’s path of travel. As a result, the Sentra attempted to swerve to the right, however the front of the Sentra hit the front left side of the Peterbilt.

The driver of the Sentra, a 20-year-old man from Georgetown, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital where he died. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

The driver of the Peterbilt, a 30-year-old man from Seaford, Delaware, was not injured.

The Hardscrabble Road was closed for approximately 4 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

 

 

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 [email protected].

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The following images contain the newest Megan’s Law Sex Offender Notifications for the City of Dover.  If there are any questions or concerns, please contact the Dover Police Sex Offender Enforcement Unit.

Delaware State Police have arrested 29-year-old Takeya Benson, 24-year-old Samuel Horton, and 33-year-old Clarence Sullivan, all of Magnolia, Delaware, for felony drug charges following a search warrant at a Magnolia residence.

On October 8, 2024, members of the Kent County Governor’s Task Force and Delaware State Police Special Operations Response Team, executed a search warrant at a house on Nascar Lane in Magnolia. The search warrant was obtained following an investigation of Benson and Horton and the distribution of illegal narcotics from the property.  During the search warrant, detectives detained six individuals that were located on the property, including Benson, Horton, and Sullivan and saw Sullivan attempting to discard narcotics out of a window.

A search of the property and vehicles led to the discovery of the following items:

• Approximately 182.46 grams crack cocaine
• Approximately 72.04 grams cocaine
• Approximately 88.65 grams heroin
• Approximately 75.76 grams psilocybin mushrooms
• 3 Oxycodone pills
• $1,182 USC in suspected drug dealing proceeds
• Drug paraphernalia and digital scales

After a search of the property, two of the six individuals detained were arrested for misdemeanor offenses and capias warrants. One was released without incident. Benson, Horton, and Sullivan were all taken to Troop 3 where they were charged with multiple crimes.

Benson was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Delores J. Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution on a $148,400 cash bond.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tier 3 (Felony)
• Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Maintaining a Drug Property (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

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Horton was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $422,400 cash bond.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tier 3 (Felony) – 3 counts
• Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony) – 3 counts
• Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance without a Prescription
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

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Sullivan was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $10,000 cash bond.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony) – 2 counts
• Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tier 1 (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tier 2 (Felony)
• Tampering with Physical Evidence (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

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Update – The Dover Police Department is cancelling the Gold Alert for Judah Sanford. He has been located and is safe.

**ORIGINAL POST**

Incident/Complaint#:  50-24-37747

Date:  Wednesday, October 9th, 2024 at 7:03 p.m.

Location: 100 Block of Lexington Place, Dover, DE

Officer Releasing Information:  Master Corporal Ryan Schmid, Public Information Officer

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Judah Sanford, 17, of Dover, DE. Sanford has not been seen or heard from since 7:11 p.m. on October 9th and there is a concern for his safety. Attempts to locate him have been unsuccessful. Sanford is described as a black male, 5’10”, 170 pounds, with dreadlocked hair. Sanford was last seen leaving a residence in the 100 block of Lexington Place at 7:11 p.m. At the time, he was wearing a black Northface jacket and black sweatpants.

If you have any information on Sanford’s whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111.

The Interplanetary Magnetic Field (IMF)

The interplanetary magnetic field (IMF) plays a huge rule in how the solar wind interacts with Earth’s magnetosphere. In this article we will learn what the interplanetary magnetic field is and how it affects auroral activity here on Earth.

*** LIVE VIEW OF THE SOLAR WIND AND IMF CONDITIONS ***

The Sun’s magnetic field

During solar minimum, the magnetic field of the Sun looks similar to Earth’s magnetic field. It looks a bit like an ordinary bar magnet with closed lines close to the equator and open field lines near the poles. Scientist call those areas a dipole. The dipole field of the Sun is about as strong as a magnet on a refrigerator (around 50 gauss). The magnetic field of the Earth is about 100 times weaker.

Around solar maximum, when the Sun reaches her maximum activity, many sunspots are visible on the visible solar disk. These sunspots are filled with magnetism and large magnetic field lines which run material along them. These field lines are often hundreds of times stronger than the surrounding dipole. This causes the magnetic field around the Sun to be a very complex magnetic field with many disturbed field lines.

The magnetic field of our Sun doesn’t stay around the Sun itself. The solar wind carries it through the Solar System until it reaches the heliopause. The heliopause is the place where the solar wind comes to a stop and where it collides with the interstellar medium. Because the Sun turns around her axis (once in about 25 days) the interplanetary magnetic field has a spiral shape which is called the Parker Spiral.

B_t value

The Bt value of the interplanetary magnetic field indicates the total strength of the interplanetary magnetic field. It is a combined measure of the magnetic field strength in the north-south, east-west, and towards-Sun vs. away-from-Sun directions. The higher this value, the better it is for enhanced geomagnetic conditions. We speak of a moderately strong total interplanetary magnetic field when the Bt exceeds 10nT. Strong values start at 20nT and we speak of a very strong total interplanetary magnetic field when values exceed 30nT. The units are in nano-Tesla (nT) — named after Nikola Tesla, the famous physicist, engineer and inventor.

B_x, B_y and B_z

The interplanetary magnetic field is a vector quantity with a three axis component, two of which (Bx and By) are orientated parallel to the ecliptic. The Bx and By components are not important for auroral activity and are therefor not featured on our website. The third component, the Bz value is perpendicular to the ecliptic and is created by waves and other disturbances in the solar wind.

Interaction with Earth’s magnetosphere

The north-south direction of the interplanetary magnetic field (Bz) is the most important ingredient for auroral activity. When the north-south direction (Bz) of the the interplanetary magnetic field is orientated southward, it will connect with Earth’s magnetosphere which points northward. Think of the ordinary bar magnets that you have at home. Two opposite poles attract each other! A (strong) southward Bz can create havoc with Earth’s magnetic field, disrupting the magnetosphere and allowing particles to rain down into our atmosphere along Earth’s magnetic field lines. When these particles collide with the oxygen and nitrogen atoms that make up our atmosphere, it causes them to glow and emit light which we see as aurora.

For a geomagnetic storm to develop it is vital that the direction of the interplanetary magnetic field (Bz) turns southward. Continues values of -10nT and lower are good indicators that a geomagnetic storm could develop but the lower this value goes the better it is for auroral activity. Only during extreme events with high solar wind speeds it is possible for a geomagnetic storm (Kp5 or higher) to develop with a northward Bz.

It is important to note that we still cannot predict (accurately and consistently) the Bz(t) i.e. the strength, orientation and duration of the north-south interplanetary magnetic field component Bz of an incoming solar wind structure. We do not know what the solar wind and magnetic field characteristics are until it arrives at the Sun-Earth Lagrange Point 1 (fixed point in space between the Earth and the Sun about 1.5 million kilometers away from the Earth) where satellites measure the properties of the incoming solar wind. We are going to learn more about this in the next paragraph.

Measuring the interplanetary magnetic field

The real-time solar wind and interplanetary magnetic field data that you can find on this website come from the Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR) satellite which is stationed in an orbit around the Sun-Earth Lagrange Point 1. This is a point in space which is always located between the Sun and Earth where the gravity of the Sun and Earth have an equal pull on satellites meaning they can remain in a stable orbit around this point. This point is ideal for solar missions like DSCOVR, as this gives DSCOVR the opportunity to measure the parameters of the solar wind and the interplanetary magnetic field before it arrives at Earth. This gives us a 15 to 60 minute warning time (depending on the solar wind speed) as to what kind of solar wind structures are on their way to Earth.

The Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR) mission is now the primary source for real-time solar wind and interplanetary magnetic field data but there is one more satellite at the Sun-Earth L1 point that measures the incoming solar wind and and that is the Advanced Composition Explorer. This satellite used to be the primary real-time space weather data source up until July 2016 when DSCOVR become fully operational. The Advanced Composition Explorer (ACE) satellite is still collecting data and now operates mostly as a backup to DSCOVR.

The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $449,000 in refunds to consumers who were harmed by American Vehicle Protection Corp., which engaged in a telemarketing scam that involved calling hundreds of thousands of consumers nationwide to pitch expensive “extended automobile warranties” using deceptive telemarketing tactics.

The FTC took action against American Vehicle Protection in 2022, charging that the operation made illegal sales calls in which it pretended to represent car dealers and manufacturers, and  made false claims that its products offered “bumper to bumper” protection. To settle the charges, the defendants agreed to a lifetime ban from any outbound telemarketing business and from any involvement with extended automobile warranty sales and paid a monetary judgement.

As a result of the settlement, the FTC is sending checks to 18,255 consumers. Recipients should cash their checks within 90 days, as indicated on the check. Consumers who have questions about their payment should contact the refund administrator, Analytics, at 833-889-7400, or visit the FTC website to view frequently asked questions about the refund process. The Commission never requires people to pay money or provide account information to get a refund.

The Commission’s interactive dashboards for refund data provide a state-by-state breakdown of refunds in FTC cases. In 2023, FTC actions led to $330 million in refunds to consumers across the country.

Incident/Complaint#:  50-24-37747

Date:  Wednesday, October 9th, 2024 at 7:03 p.m.

Location: 100 Block of Lexington Place, Dover, DE

Officer Releasing Information:  Master Corporal Ryan Schmid, Public Information Officer

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Judah Sanford, 17, of Dover, DE. Sanford has not been seen or heard from since 7:11 p.m. on October 9th and there is a concern for his safety. Attempts to locate him have been unsuccessful. Sanford is described as a black male, 5’10”, 170 pounds, with dreadlocked hair. Sanford was last seen leaving a residence in the 100 block of Lexington Place at 7:11 p.m. At the time, he was wearing a black Northface jacket and black sweatpants.

If you have any information on Sanford’s whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111.

The Delaware State Police are currently investigating a road rage incident that resulted in a shooting in Middletown on October 6, 2024.

At approximately 6:12 p.m., troopers responded to a report of a shooting involving two men in the 100 block of Knights Bridge Road. The preliminary investigation indicates that the incident involved a 41-year-old male from New Castle, Delaware, and a 50-year-old male from Middletown, Delaware.

The interaction between the two individuals escalated, resulting in the 41-year-old man being shot in the chest. He was transported to a local hospital and is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries. No other individuals were harmed during the incident.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. No charges have been filed at this time, and troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this incident or has relevant information to contact Detective H. Carroll at (302) 365-8467. 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 [email protected].

 

 

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Delaware State Police have arrested 80-year-old Priscilla Schoolfield of Frankford, Delaware for child abuse after an incident with a student on a school bus.

On September 23, 2024, Delaware State Police were notified by Indian River School District of an incident that occurred between a school bus aide and a student. During the investigation, detectives learned that on September 16, 2024, a bus contracted for the Indian River School District Early Learning Center, picked up a 4-year-old student at a bus stop near their residence. As the student got on the bus, the bus aide, identified as Priscilla Schoolfield, pushed the student to the rear of the bus, forcefully shoved the student into a seat, then struck the student.

On October 8, 2024, Schoolfield was arrested and taken to Troop 4, where she was charged with the crime listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and released on her own recognizance.

• Child Abuse 3^rd Degree (Felony)

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Delaware State Police have arrested 24-year-old Michael Smith of Claymont, Delaware, in connection with an armed robbery at Papa John’s last week.

On October 1, 2024, at approximately 3:00 a.m., troopers responded to a report of an armed robbery at Papa John’s. The investigation revealed that an unidentified male suspect entered the store and confronted two store employees. The suspect brandished a gun and demanded money. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of cash, the suspect fled the store.

Through investigative leads, Michael Smith was identified as the suspect involved in the robbery. On October 8, 2024, detectives located Smith near a bus stop at the intersection of Carvel Avenue and New Jersey Avenue in New Castle. At the time, Smith was accompanied by a child, who is a relative. Upon making contact, Smith fled the area, leaving the child behind. After a brief foot pursuit, troopers apprehended him without further incident.

Smith was taken to Troop 2, where he was charged with the offenses listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $52,000 cash bond.

• Robbery First Degree- 2 counts (Felony)
• Endangering the Welfare of a Child
• Resisting Arrest

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On October 8, 2024, at approximately 4:14 P.M. the Newark Police Department was notified by staff at Newark Charter School and by New Castle County Police that they had received reports that a school bus driver had made students leave the bus and get…

Delaware State Police have arrested 34-year-old Carlton Harris of Dover, Delaware for a robbery that occurred earlier this week in Dover.

On October 6, 2024, at approximately 7:25 p.m., troopers responded to Dollar General, located at 2071 South Dupont Highway in Camden, for a report of a robbery. The preliminary investigation revealed that two victims were on a blue and white Suzuki dirt bike near the intersection of Howell Street and Carter Avenue in Dover when they were approached by two unknown black male suspects. The two suspects assaulted the victims, and one of them stole the dirt bike. After the robbery, the victims ran to Dollar General to call 9-1-1. The victims sustained minor injuries.

On October 8, 2024, Harris was arrested and taken to Troop 3. He was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and released on a $8,000 unsecured bond.

• Robbery 1^st Degree (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2^nd Degree (Felony)
• Assault 3^rd Degree

Delaware State Police Troop 3 continues to investigate this robbery. Troopers are asking anyone with information to contact Troop 3 by calling 302-697-4454. 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 [email protected].

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Delaware State Police have arrested 34-year-old Orlando Saunders of Camden, Delaware for theft of bleachers from Marydel-Hartly Little League.

On September 23, 2024, at approximately 1:31 p.m., troopers responded to Marydel-Hartly Little League, located at 407 Taraila Road in Marydel, for a reported theft. During the investigation, troopers learned that an unknown black male suspect removed four bleachers from the complex and fled in an unknown maroon SUV. Through investigative means, detectives identified Orlando Saunders as the suspect and obtained a warrant for his arrest.

On October 7, 2024, Saunders turned himself in at Troop 3. He was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and released on his own recognizance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Theft over $1500 (Felony)
• Criminal Trespass 2^nd Degree

 

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Delaware State Police have arrested 51-year-old Frank Stiles (aka Frank Smith) of Millsboro, Delaware for home improvement fraud following multiple investigations.

Beginning in February of 2023, Troop 4 Financial Crimes Detectives began investigating Frank Stiles for home improvement fraud. Stiles operated under multiple business names, including Heron Creek Landscaping and Pools, Premier Pools and Spas, Regal Water LLC, and Stiles Group LLC. During the investigations, detectives learned that Stiles had signed contracts with sixteen victims to install in-ground swimming pools and do other outdoor construction. Stiles received over $1,500,000 in payments. In all cases, Stiles either never began or never completed these projects.

Detectives obtained warrants for his arrest and on October 7, 2024, Stiles turned himself in at Troop 4. He was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3, and released on a $187,500 unsecured bond.

• Theft Where Property Value is $100,000 or More (Felony) – 7 counts
• Theft Where Property Value is $50,000 – $100,000 (Felony) – 4 counts
• Theft $1,500 or More where the Victim is 62 or Older (Felony)
• Theft by False Pretense Over $1,500 (Felony) – 4 counts
• Home Improvement Fraud $100,000 or More (Felony) – 7 counts
• Home Improvement Fraud, $50,000 – $100,000 (Felony) – 6 counts
• Home Improvement Fraud where the Victim is 62 or Older (Felony)
• Home Improvement Fraud by False Pretense over $1,500 (Felony) – 2 counts
• Home Improvement Fraud over $1,500 (Felony) – 2 counts
• Issuing a Bad Check Equal or Over $1,500 (Felony) – 2 counts

Detectives are asking anyone who may have been defrauded by Stiles in a similar manner to please contact Troop 4 Financial Crimes Unit 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.

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The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred last night in Dover.

On October 6, 2024, at approximately 7:25 p.m., troopers responded to Dollar General, located at 2071 South Dupont Highway in Camden, for a report of a robbery. The preliminary investigation revealed that two victims were on a blue and white Suzuki dirt bike near the intersection of Howell Street and Carter Avenue in Dover when they were approached by two unknown black male suspects. The two suspects assaulted the victims, and one of them stole the dirt bike. After the robbery, the victims ran to Dollar General to call 9-1-1. The victims sustained minor injuries.

Through investigative means, troopers have identified one of the suspects as 34-year-old Carlton Harris of Dover and have obtained warrants for his arrest for the offenses listed below. Troopers are working to identify and locate the other suspect.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Robbery 1^st Degree (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2^nd Degree (Felony)
• Assault 3^rd Degree

Delaware State Police Troop 3 continues to investigate this robbery. Troopers are asking anyone with information as to Harris’ whereabouts to call 9-1-1. 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 [email protected].

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The Delaware State Police have identified 22-year-old Eric Staley from Fayetteville, North Carolina, and 18-year-old Makayla Belton from Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, as the individuals who died in a fatal crash on October 6, 2024, in Seaford.

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 K. Argo by calling (302) 703-3264. 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 [email protected].

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The temperatures are dropping, days are shorter, and the leaves are changing which also means the holiday season is quickly approaching.  While this time of year is certainly joyous for most, there are many families that struggle to provide for their children during the holidays.

The Holiday Heroes program by the Dover Police Department is here to help for the 12th consecutive year, but will need the communities help to raise funds.

Holiday Heroes allows children from the Dover area to pair up with a Dover Police Officer to go shopping for Christmas gifts at the Dover Target store.  This event not only helps to provide necessities to families such as warm winter clothing, but also gifts for Christmas, and the opportunity for children to connect with an officer one-on-one.

MAKE A DONATION

In-Person/Mail:
Donations of cash, checks*, or gift cards to Target can be dropped off or mailed to:
Dover Police Department
Attn: M/Cpl Ryan Schmid
400 S. Queen Street
Dover, DE 19904

*Checks must be made out to: “Dover Police Holiday Heroes”

Online/E-Mail:
Donations of Target gift cards can also be made by e-mail. 
Simply purchase an e-gift card at Target.com and send it to:
[email protected]

There is no online/crowdsource fundraising campaign for this program. 

All donations must be received by November 27th. 

Frequently Asked Questions:
-How can I sign my child up for this program?
          The Dover Police Department does not take sign-ups or nominations from the public.  In order to identify children most in need and ensure that the selection process is fair, we partner with local school districts.  Teachers, counselors, and other school employees will submit families for the program and they are then contacted by officers managing the program based on the amount of money we are able to raise.  Please do not call the police department or your child’s school asking to be nominated.

-Will you take donations of physical items (blankets/coats/toys/etc.)?
         Unfortunately we do not take donations other than checks, cash, and Target gift cards.    

-Can we watch/participate in the shopping event?
         While the shopping event does occur during regular store hours, we do not announce it in advance and do not use volunteers from outside of the Dover Police Department.

-Why do you only shop at Target?
         Target is not only one of the few department stores in Dover with a wide selection to fit our families needs, but they have been an incredible partner over the last ten years.  Target has donated thousands of dollars in donations and provided team member volunteers for our shopping trips since we launched Holiday Heroes in 2012.  Target has also been a major contributor to our National Night Out events as well.

-How much money does the department need for Holiday Heroes?
         No donation is too large or too small, every bit helps!  We don’t set a goal because we want to help as many children as we can.  In our highest fundraising years, we’ve helped over 100 LOCAL children.

-Can businesses donate/sponsor?
         YES!  We accept corporate donations for our program and are happy to e-mail you a letter/receipt for your donation upon request.  You may also request a photo-op and social media shoutout for your business.

Incident Number: 50-24-37416

Date/Time:  Saturday, October 5th, 2024 at 3:40 p.m.

Location: South DuPont Highway and Webbs Lane, Dover, DE 

Contact:   Dover Police Department Public Information Officer Master Corporal Ryan Schmid   
Email: [email protected]

Narrative:  The Dover Police Department is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that resulted in the death of a 78-year-old Clayton woman.  At approximately 3:40 p.m., Dover Police received a call for a serious crash involving a GMC Sierra, a Subaru Outback and a Nissan Sentra. Officers responded to the area and located the 78-year-old victim, who was identified as Pauline Parrott and attempted to render aid. Tragically, she was pronounced dead on the scene. The driver of the Nissan, a 71-year-old female of Dover, was transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus for treatment and later released. The driver of the GMC, a 43-year-old male of Newark, refused medical treatment.

The ensuing investigation revealed that the GMC Sierra was traveling Northbound on South DuPont Highway in the right lane, approaching Webb’s Lane. At the same time, the Subaru was stopped in traffic on Webb’s Lane preparing to cross over South DuPont Highway going west. The traffic signal for Westbound Webb’s lane turned green, and the Subaru began crossing South DuPont Highway. At the same time, the GMC failed to stop at the red signal on South DuPont Highway, causing the front of the GMC to strike the driver-side door of the Subaru. After the vehicles collided, they slid north into the left turn lane of Southbound, South DuPont Highway, striking the Nissan.

No charges have been filed at this time. The Dover Police Department is still evaluating the facts of this case and requests that anyone with information contact Dover Police Department at (302) 736- 7130. Alcohol and drugs are not believed to be a factor at this time.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of assistance, the Dover Police Victim Services Unit is available to provide help and guidance.  You can contact the Victim Services Unit at [email protected] 

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UPDATE – The Dover Police Department is cancelling the Gold Alert for Paul Fleetwood. He has been located and is safe.

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Incident/Complaint#:  50-24-37269

Date:  Sunday, October 6th, 2024 at 12:57 p.m.

Location: 300 Block of Alder Road, Dover, DE

Officer Releasing Information:  Master Corporal Ryan Schmid, Public Information Officer

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Paul Fleetwood, 58, of Dover, DE. Fleetwood suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to his health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Fleetwood is described as a white male, 5’10”, 190 pounds, with gray hair and a beard. Fleetwood was last seen leaving a residence in the 300 Block of Alder Road at approximately 10:25 a.m. At the time, he was wearing a Philadelphia 76ers shirt and sweatpants with a red stripe.

If you have any information on Fleetwood’s whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111.

Incident/Complaint#:  50-24-37269

Date:  Sunday, October 6th, 2024 at 12:57 p.m.

Location: 300 Block of Alder Road, Dover, DE

Officer Releasing Information:  Master Corporal Ryan Schmid, Public Information Officer

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Paul Fleetwood, 58, of Dover, DE. Fleetwood suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to his health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Fleetwood is described as a white male, 5’10”, 190 pounds, with gray hair and a beard. Fleetwood was last seen leaving a residence in the 300 Block of Alder Road at approximately 10:25 a.m. At the time, he was wearing a Philadelphia 76ers shirt and sweatpants with a red stripe.

If you have any information on Fleetwood’s whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111.

The Delaware State Police are investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred early Sunday morning in Seaford that left a man and a woman dead.

On October 6, 2024, at approximately 01:34 a.m., a 2016 Nissan Rogue was traveling southbound on Sussex Highway in the left lane, south of Cannon Road. At the same time, a 2005 Honda Pilot was traveling northbound, also in the left southbound lane on Sussex Highway, into the Rogue’s path of travel. As a result, the front of the Rogue struck the front of the Pilot in the left southbound lane of Sussex Highway.

The Rogue’s front passenger, a 22-year-old man from Fayetteville, North Carolina, and the rear right passenger, an 18-year-old woman from Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, were pronounced dead at the scene. Their names are being withheld until their family and relatives are notified. The driver of the Rogue, a 22-year-old man from Washington D.C., and the left rear passenger, an 18-year-old woman from Bethesda, Maryland, were taken to an area hospital for critical injuries.

The driver of the Pilot, a 24-year-old man from Georgetown, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital for serious injuries. Impairment was suspected to be a factor. The Pilot’s passenger, a 40-year-old man from Georgetown, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital for critical injuries.

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

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 K. Argo by calling (302) 703-3264. 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 [email protected].

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Delaware State Police have identified 72-year-old Prabhjit Klair of Newark, Delaware, as the man who died in a fatal pedestrian crash on October 4, 2024, near Newark.

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 Corporal Grade One D. McKenna at (302) 365-8486. 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 [email protected].

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Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in Milton early Saturday morning.

On October 5, 2024, at approximately 12:58 a.m., troopers responded to the 28000 block of West Springside Drive in Milton, for a report of a shooting. Preliminary investigation revealed that an unknown suspect fired several rounds where at least one struck the occupied home. The residents inside were not injured.

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

Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Detectives are investigating this shooting. Detectives are asking anyone with information about this case to contact Det. D. Hickman by calling (302) 752-3856. 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 [email protected].

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Edited October 5, 2024|9:39 a.m.

Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian that occurred Friday evening near Newark.

On October 4, 2024, at approximately 6:49 p.m., a 38-year-old Wilmington man was driving a Subaru Outback southbound on Corner Ketch Road. An unidentified male pedestrian was initially standing on the southbound shoulder of Corner Ketch Road, just south of Karrington Drive. The pedestrian was not in a designated crosswalk and began to cross eastward, entering the southbound lane directly in front of the Subaru. For unknown reasons, the pedestrian fell in the southbound lane, causing the vehicle to crash into him.

The driver of the Subaru was not injured during the crash. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity remains unknown at this time.

Corner Ketch Road was closed for approximately three and a half hours while the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit investigated the crash and cleared the roadway.

 

 

The investigation remains ongoing. Troopers are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash to contact Corporal Grade One D. McKenna at (302) 365-8486. 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 [email protected].

 

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

 

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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.

 

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Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred yesterday evening outside the Food Lion located at 3609 Philadelphia Pike in Claymont.

On October 3, 2024, at approximately 7:52 p.m., troopers responded to Food Lion following a report of a robbery. The investigation revealed that a 78-year-old female victim was approached by three unidentified male suspects as she returned to her vehicle. The suspects were standing near the cart return area, which was next to her car.

As the victim attempted to enter her vehicle, one of the suspects grabbed her purse. A brief struggle ensued, causing the contents of the purse to spill onto the ground. One suspect then took the victim’s car key fob from the ground, and all three suspects fled the scene on foot. Fortunately, the victim was not injured during the incident.

The suspects are described as black juvenile males. Two were wearing dark-colored clothing, while the third was wearing a light-colored hoodie. At this time, no surveillance footage or images are available to share.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit is actively investigating the incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information about this case to contact Detective D. Armstrong by calling (302) 365-8440. 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 [email protected].

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Delaware State Police have arrested 25-year-old Cody Toomey of Dover, Delaware following a shooting incident that occurred in Dover that left one man injured.

On October 3, 2024, at approximately 8:37 p.m., troopers responded to a residence on the 300 block of David Hall Road in Dover for a report of a shooting. When troopers arrived, they found a 45-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to the arm. He was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Toomey and the victim were working on a vehicle in the driveway when Toomey placed an unsecured gun on the front steps of the house. A 3-year-old family member found the gun and fired a shot, hitting the victim.

Toomey was arrested and taken to Troop 3, where he was charged with the crime listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $6,000 secured bond.

• Reckless Endangering 1^st Degree (Felony) – 2 counts

The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone who has information regarding this incident to contact Detective T. Ford at 302-698-8569. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police, by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, or via the internet at www.delawarecrimestoppers.com.

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 [email protected].

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Public Safety Reminder: Secure Firearms to Prevent Accidents

The Delaware State Police urges all gun owners to practice safe and responsible firearm storage. Always keep firearms unloaded, locked, and out of reach of children when not in use. This incident is a reminder of the importance of securing firearms to prevent accidents and protect loved ones. Responsible firearm storage saves lives.

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Incident Number:  50-24-36885

Date/Time: Friday, October 4th, 2024 at 2:20 a.m.

Location: Alley of South State Street in the Unit Block, Dover, DE

Contact:   Dover Police Department Public Information Officer
Master Corporal Ryan Schmid   Email: [email protected]

Narrative: The Dover Police Department is investigating a robbery that resulted in a 57-year-old Dover man being injured early Friday morning. The investigation began at 2:20 a.m., when Dover Police responded to the State Street Alley, in the unit block, in reference to a robbery. Upon arrival, Officers contacted the victim, who had been stabbed with a knife. The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment.

The ensuing investigation revealed that a suspect approached the victim, stabbed him, and stole an undisclosed amount of money from him before fleeing.

There are no leads to release at this time.

This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302) 736-7130. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips may also be submitted to law enforcement through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333 or online at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com ; a cash reward is possible for information leading to an arrest.

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A freight train is currently stopped on the train tracks that run through town between Cleveland Avenue and Main Street. The crossings on North College Avenue and West Main Street are currently blocked by the stopped train. The railroad company is aware of the…

Delaware State Police have arrested 62-year-old Donna Connelly of Lewes, Delaware, for 6th offense felony DUI yesterday in Lewes.

On October 2, 2024, at approximately 4:48 p.m., troopers responded to Old Orchard Road near New Road in Lewes for a report of a Chevrolet Equinox swerving all over the road and had hit a curb. Before troopers arrived, they were told that a concerned motorist was following the Equinox and reported that it was disabled on Minos Conaway Road west of Coastal Highway. When troopers arrived, they contacted the driver of the Equinox, identified as Donna Connelly, who showed multiple signs of impairment. Troopers administered Standardized Field Sobriety Tests and after the tests, she was arrested for driving under the influence. A computer check showed that Connelly had five prior DUI-related convictions.

Connelly was taken to Troop 7, where she was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Delores J. Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution on a $10,050 secured bond.

• 6th Offense DUI (Felony)
• Failure to Have Insurance Identification in Possession

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Delaware State Police have arrested 24-year-old Deante Massenburg of Chesapeake, Virgina for a robbery that occurred at a restaurant in Laurel last month.

On September 8, 2024, at approximately 10:22 p.m., troopers responded to a robbery at Tacos Chabelita, located at 30661 Sussex Highway in Laurel. The preliminary investigation revealed that an unknown black male suspect entered the business, assaulted the victims, and forcefully removed money that the employees had on a table. Before fleeing, the suspect broke windows to the business, damaged a vehicle in the parking lot, and assaulted another victim with a hammer. Troopers searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect. The victims sustained minor injuries.

Through investigative means, detectives identified Massenburg as the suspect and obtained warrants for his arrest. On September 17, 2024, Massenburg was arrested in New York and on October 2, 2024, he was extradited to Delaware. He was taken to Troop 4 where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $29,300 cash bond.

• Robbery 2nd Degree (Felony)
• Attempt to Commit Robbery 2nd Degree (Felony)
• Assault 2nd Degree – Causes Injury with a Weapon (Felony)
• Reckless Endangering 1st Degree (Felony)
• Assault 3rd Degree
• Offensive Touching
• Criminal Mischief – 2 counts

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UPDATE 10/03/2024 – The Dover Police Department has arrested Alexander Singletary, 21, of Smyrna, for the death of 50-year-old Barry Best of Dover. Through their investigation, Detectives identified Singletary as the suspect responsible for the shooting that occurred on 09/30/24.(Original release below)

On 10/02/2024, the Dover Police Department’s Special Operations Response Team executed a search warrant at a residence in the 400 block of New Castle Avenue Dover, DE. As a result of the search warrant, Singletary was taken into custody without incident. Jaylan Koroma, 18, of Dover, was also taken into custody during this search warrant for charges unrelated to the homicide. During a search of the home Detectives located 2 handguns.

Both suspects were transported to Dover Police Department where they were processed and arraigned.

Singletary was committed to SCI on $1,060,000 cash bail on the following charges:
-Murder in the First Degree
-Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
-Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited(3x)

Koroma was committed to SCI on $2,000 secured bail on the following charge:
-Non Compliance with Bond

Both defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

**ORIGINAL RELEASE**

Incident Number:  50-24-36372

Date/Time: Monday, September 30th, 2024 at 3:46 p.m.

Location: Unit Block of South Governors Avenue, Dover, DE

Contact:   Dover Police Department Public Information Officer
Master Corporal Ryan Schmid   Email: [email protected]

Narrative: The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting, that resulted in the death of a 50-year-old Dover man. The investigation began at 3:46 p.m. when the Dover Police Department received the report of shots fired in the unit block of South Governors Avenue. Officers responded and located the victim, who had sustained several gun shot wounds to his upper body. The victim was transported to an area hospital and later airlifted to Christiana Hospital for additional treatment. Sadly, the victim died as a result of the injuries sustained during this incident.

The victims name is being withheld until the family is notified.

There are no additional leads at this time.

This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302) 736-7130. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips may also be submitted to law enforcement through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333 or online at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com ; a cash reward is possible for information leading to an arrest.

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The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $1.1 million in refunds to consumers who were misled by deceptive bait-and-switch advertising by LCA-Vision, the nation’s largest LASIK surgery provider.

According to the FTC’s January 2023 complaint, LCA-Vision, doing business as LasikPlus and Joffe MediCenter, used deceptive bait-and-switch advertising to trick consumers into believing they could have their vision corrected for less than $300. In reality, only 6.5% of consumers lured in for consultations were eligible for the advertised promotional price for both eyes. To be eligible for the promotion, consumers had to already have near-normal vision (good enough to drive without glasses).

In some ads, LasikPlus also neglected to tell consumers that the promotional price was per-eye—not the total amount. After consumers spent considerable time and effort undergoing lengthy full-dilation eye exams and in-person consultations, the company typically quoted a price between $1,800 and $2,295 per eye for the procedure. Today, the FTC is compensating consumers for their wasted time.

The FTC is sending checks and PayPal payments to 12,077 consumers who filed a valid claim before the deadline. Consumers should cash their check within 90 days or redeem their PayPal payment within 30 days.

Consumers who have questions about their payment should contact the refund administrator, JND Legal Administration, at 877-871-0504 or visit the FTC’s website to view frequently asked questions about the refund process. The Commission never requires people to pay money or provide account information to get a refund.

The Commission’s interactive dashboards for refund data provide a state-by-state breakdown of refunds in FTC cases. In 2023, FTC actions led to $330 million in refunds to consumers across the country.

Delaware State Police have arrested 36-year-old Terence Savage of Millsboro, Delaware, for multiple felony offenses following a pursuit in a stolen car near Milton.

On September 30, 2024, at approximately 6:45 p.m. members of the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force were on patrol on Lewes-Georgetown Highway near Park Avenue in Georgetown, when they saw a gray Chevrolet Camaro that was reported stolen during a robbery on September 29th. Troopers pulled the car over on Shinglepoint Road and attempted to contact the driver, but it sped away. During the pursuit, the Camaro drove recklessly and at high rate of speed on several area streets and roads. Troopers, assisted by Milton Police Department, lost sight of the Camaro but found it unoccupied on North Park Avenue in Milton after stop sticks were successfully deployed. After searching the area with a Milford Police Department K-9, police found the driver, identified as Terence Savage, he was taken into custody without incident. During the search for Savage, police located a backpack, in the area that he was found, that contained a loaded .40 caliber handgun with an obliterated serial number. During a search of Savage, troopers discovered approximately 3.94 grams of cocaine.

Savage was taken to Troop 4, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $43,100 cash bond.

• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm by a Person Convicted of a Violent Felony (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm with an Obliterated Serial Number (Felony)
• Disregard a Police Officer’s Signal (Felony)
• Receiving Stolen Property (Felony)
• Resisting Arrest
• Possession of a Controlled Substance
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Several Traffic Violations

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Delaware State Police have identified 80-year-old Sadhu Singh of New Castle, Delaware, as the man who died in a fatal pedestrian crash on September 30, 2024, in New Castle.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage or a video of the incident to contact Master Corporal J. Forester at (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 [email protected].

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Delaware State Police arrested 67-year-old Craig Kayfield of Millsboro, Delaware, for 5th offense felony DUI last night in the Long Neck area of Millsboro.

On October 1, 2024, at approximately 7:42 p.m., a trooper on patrol saw a Ford E-250 van travelling southbound on Long Neck Road near Oyster Road, that crossed the center line and swerved back. The trooper saw the van make an additional traffic violation and pulled it over. The driver, identified as Craig Kayfield, showed signs of impairment. Kayfield was unable to complete Standardized Field Sobriety Tests and was arrested for driving under the influence. A computer check showed that he had four prior DUI-related convictions.

Kayfield was taken to Troop 7, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $5,150 secured bond.

• 5^th Offense DUI (Felony)
• Driving While Suspended or Revoked
• Failure to Have Required Insurance
• Failure to Remain in a Single Lane

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Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred early yesterday morning at Papa John’s located at 3403 Lancaster Pike in Wilmington.

On October 1, 2024, at approximately 3:00 a.m., troopers responded to a report of an armed robbery at Papa John’s. The investigation revealed that an unidentified male suspect entered the store and confronted two store employees. The suspect brandished a gun and demanded money. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of cash, the suspect fled the store.

The suspect is described as a black male wearing dark-colored clothing. No surveillance footage or images are available at this time.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit is actively investigating the incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information about this case to contact Detective R. Strecker by calling (302) 365-8413. 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 [email protected].

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Incident Number:  50-24-36489

Date/Time: Tuesday, October 1st, 2024 at 1:57 p.m.

Location: Unit Block of South New Street, Dover, DE

Contact:   Dover Police Department Public Information Officer
Master Corporal Ryan Schmid   Email: [email protected]

Narrative: The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting that resulted in two people being injured and property being damaged Tuesday afternoon. The investigation began at 1:57 p.m. when the Dover Police Department received the report of shots fired in the area of South New Street and West Reed Street. Officers responded and located two victims who had sustained gunshot wounds to their hands. Both victims were transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus for treatment. The ensuing investigation revealed that two vehicles and a home were also shot during this incident.

There are no leads to release at this time.

This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302) 736-7130. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips may also be submitted to law enforcement through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333 or online at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com ; a cash reward is possible for information leading to an arrest.

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Delaware State Police have arrested 44-year-old Antonio Young of Dover, Delaware, for felony drug charges following a search warrant at a Lincoln residence last week.

On September 26, 2024, members of the Sussex and Kent County Drug Units, Sussex and Kent County Governor’s Task Force and Delaware State Police Special Operations Response Team, executed a search warrant at a house on the 8000 block of Greentop Road in Lincoln. The search warrant was obtained following an investigation of Young and the distribution of illegal narcotics from the property. Detectives detained twelve individuals that were located on the property, including Young.

A search of the property and vehicles led to the discovery of the following items:

• Approximately 0.756 grams of heroin
• Approximately 15.72 grams of crack cocaine
• 12-gauge shotgun ammunition
• Digital scales
• Drug paraphernalia
• $454 in suspected drug proceeds

After a search of the property, four of the twelve individuals were arrested for misdemeanor offenses and capias warrants. The others were released without incident.

Young was taken to Troop 4, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $45,000 cash bond.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance, Tier 2 (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
• Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony) – 3 counts
• Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tier 1 (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tier 2 (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2^nd Degree (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

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Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery and vehicle theft that occurred early Sunday morning in Millsboro.

On September 29, 2024, at approximately 5:15 a.m., troopers responded to the area of Hollyville Road and Mount Joy Road for a reported robbery. The investigation revealed that the two victims had driven to the location to meet an acquaintance. When the female victim exited her vehicle to enter another car with the suspect, she was robbed at gunpoint, and the suspect obtained an undisclosed amount of cash. Meanwhile, another unidentified suspect forced the male victim out of his vehicle and then fled the scene in the stolen car. The vehicle was later recovered by detectives.

The incident involved three suspects: two black males and one black female. Through investigative leads, detectives identified 27-year-old Javontai Ricketts of Seaford, Delaware, as one of the suspects and obtained an arrest warrant for him. He is wanted for the offenses listed below.

 

• Robbery 1^st Degree (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
• Robbery 2^nd Degree (Felony)
• Aggravated Menacing (Felony)
• Theft of a Motor Vehicle (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2^nd (Felony)
• Theft Under $1500

The Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit is actively investigating this incident. Anyone with information regarding this case or the whereabouts of Javontai Ricketts is asked to contact Detective K. Perry at (302) 752-3793. 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 [email protected].

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Incident Number:  50-24-36372

Date/Time: Monday, September 30th, 2024 at 3:46 p.m.

Location: Unit Block of South Governors Avenue, Dover, DE

Contact:   Dover Police Department Public Information Officer
Master Corporal Ryan Schmid   Email: [email protected]

Narrative: The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting, that resulted in the death of a 50-year-old Dover man. The investigation began at 3:46 p.m. when the Dover Police Department received the report of shots fired in the unit block of South Governors Avenue. Officers responded and located the victim, who had sustained several gun shot wounds to his upper body. The victim was transported to an area hospital and later airlifted to Christiana Hospital for additional treatment. Sadly, the victim died as a result of the injuries sustained during this incident.

The victims name is being withheld until the family is notified.

There are no additional leads at this time.

This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302) 736-7130. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips may also be submitted to law enforcement through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333 or online at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com ; a cash reward is possible for information leading to an arrest.

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The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $88,000 in refunds to consumers who bought Chinese-made measuring cups marketed as “Made in USA” by Instant Brands, the maker of Pyrex-brand kitchen and home products.

The FTC took action against Instant Brands in 2023 charging that the company claimed that all its popular glass measuring cups were made in the United States, despite some measuring cups actually being imported from China. All told, more than 110,000 units of Chinese-made measuring cup sets were sold to U.S. consumers while being marketed as “Made in USA.” Instant Brands agreed to a settlement with the FTC that stopped the company from making deceptive claims about products being “Made in USA” and required them to pay a monetary judgment.

The FTC is sending checks to 10,259 consumers. Recipients should cash their checks within 90 days, as indicated on the check. Consumers who have questions about their payment should contact the refund administrator, Simpluris, at 833-244-7320, or visit the FTC website to view frequently asked questions about the refund process. The Commission never requires people to pay money or provide account information to get a refund.

The Commission’s interactive dashboards for refund data provide a state-by-state breakdown of refunds in FTC cases. In 2023, FTC actions led to $330 million in refunds to consumers across the country.

Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian that occurred this afternoon in New Castle.

On September 30, 2024, at approximately 2:17 p.m., a GMC Savana operated by a 40-year-old man from Smyrna, Delaware, was traveling northbound in the left lane on South Dupont Highway near Heddington Road. An 80-year-old pedestrian from New Castle attempted to cross South Dupont Highway from the west side of the road to the east side. He was not in a designated crosswalk and entered the left northbound lane directly into the path of the GMC. The driver attempted to swerve to the right, but the vehicle struck the pedestrian.

The driver of the GMC was not injured. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity is being withheld until his family is notified.

South Dupont Highway was closed for approximately two and a half hours while the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit investigated the crash and cleared the roadway.

 

 

The investigation remains ongoing. Troopers are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage or a video of the incident to contact Master Corporal J. Forester at (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 [email protected].

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Delaware State Police arrested 51-year-old Elvis Cruz of Newark, Delaware, for felony offenses following a pursuit in a stolen motor vehicle.

On September 26, 2024, at approximately 10:58 a.m., a trooper from the Highway Safety Unit, patrolling an area near the Christiana Mall, was notified of a stolen Nissan Maxima in the mall’s parking lot. Upon arrival, the trooper observed the vehicle exiting the parking lot and conducted a computer check of the registration, confirming it had been reported stolen from within the jurisdiction of the New Castle County Police Department.

The trooper attempted a traffic stop, and initially, the vehicle pulled over on the shoulder of Stanton Christiana Road, just south of Eagle Run Road. The trooper gave verbal commands to the driver, who was wearing glasses and a knit hat and was later identified as Elvis Cruz. Suddenly, the car sped off, heading north on Stanton Christiana Road before turning left onto Eagle Run Road at a high rate of speed. The trooper briefly lost sight of the vehicle.

Thanks to several Good Samaritans, responding troopers were directed to Chapman Road, where the stolen vehicle was spotted entering the parking lot of Sonesta Suites at 240 Chapman Road in Newark. Cruz fled on foot after abandoning the vehicle but was apprehended following a brief foot chase and Taser deployment behind the hotel.

A subsequent search of the stolen vehicle revealed various clothing items, which were later determined to have been shoplifted from Macy’s in Christiana Mall earlier that day. It was also determined that Cruz had stolen additional merchandise valued at under $1500 from the same location on September 23 and 24.

Further investigation revealed that Cruz was also involved in another theft incident at Christiana Mall on September 22, where he stole over $1,500 worth of perfumes from Perfume Point.

• Disregarding a Police Officer Signal (Felony)
• Receiving Stolen Property Value Over $1500 (Felony)
• Theft $1500 or Greater (Felony)
• Organized Retail Crime (Misdemeanor)
• Resisting Arrest (Misdemeanor)
• Other traffic-related offenses

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Delaware State Police arrested 61-year-old Ivis McGriff of Wilmington, Delaware, for aggravated menacing, Felony DUI, and other charges in Newark on Friday.

On September 27, 2024, at approximately 11:04 a.m., troopers responded to report of disorderly person at ACME, located at 1 University Plaza in Newark. Before troopers arrived, they were told that a man, later identified as Ivis McGriff, brandished a knife, threatened people, then fled in a gray Dodge Dakota. The investigation revealed that an employee noticed that McGriff was acting suspicious while in the self-checkout and making threatening statements. Out of concern for other customer’s safety, the employee followed him to the exit of the store when an argument ensued between the two, and he was told to leave. During the argument, McGriff threatened the employee with a knife and fled the store in a gray Dodge Dakota. Troopers quickly located the Dakota on Christiana Road and pulled it over on I-95 near the Route 1 entrance ramp. When troopers contacted McGriff, he complied when asked to exit the truck and had a sheathed knife on his side. During their contact with McGriff, troopers observed multiple signs of impairment. He was arrested without incident and taken to Troop 2.

While at Troop 2, troopers administered Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, and a computer check showed that he had three prior DUI-related convictions. After the tests, McGriff was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and released on a $23,650 unsecured bond.

• Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Aggravated Menacing (Felony)
• 4th Offense DUI (Felony)
• Terroristic Threatening
• Driving while Suspended or Revoked
• Multiple Traffic Violations

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The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $2.8 million in refunds to consumers who were charged for purported “free trial” offers for personal care products and supplements.

According to the FTC’s 2018 complaint, Apex Capital Group, Phillip Peikos, David Barnett, and related entities marketed supposed “free trial” offers for personal care products and dietary supplements online, but instead billed consumers the full price for the products and enrolled them in negative option continuity plans without their consent. To further the scheme, the defendants used dozens of shell companies and straw owners in the United States and abroad to process consumers’ credit and debit card payments.

The Apex Capital defendants began the alleged online subscription scam in early 2014, and marketed and sold a variety of products to consumers before the court issued an order in November 2018 halting the scheme at the Commission’s request.

The FTC is sending 153,940 checks totaling more than $2.8 million to consumers who lost money as a result of Apex Capital’s scheme. Recipients should cash their checks within 90 days, as indicated on the check.

Consumers who have questions about their payment should contact the refund administrator, Analytics, at 844-541-3531 or visit the FTC’s website to view frequently asked questions about the refund process. The Commission never requires people to pay money or provide account information to get a refund.

The Commission’s interactive dashboards for refund data provide a state-by-state breakdown of refunds in FTC cases. In 2023, FTC actions led to $330 million in refunds to consumers across the country.

Delaware State Police have arrested 29-year-old Judson Wall of Millsboro, Delaware, for DUI, Drug, and crash related offenses following a crash that injured three children last night in Long Neck.

On September 27, 2024, at approximately 7:25 p.m., a Chevrolet Silverado was travelling southbound on Indian Mission Road, stopped for traffic at the red light at John J. Williams Highway. A Kia K5 was stopped behind the Silverado, a Ford F-150 was stopped behind the Kia, and a BMW X7 was stopped behind the F-150. At the same time, a Mercedes GLE, driven by Judson Wall, was travelling southbound on Indian Mission Road, approaching the stopped vehicles. The investigation revealed that the Mercedes was traveling at an unsafe speed and failed to stay in the proper lane of travel. As a result, the Mercedes sideswiped the X7 and the F-150. The front of the Mercedes then stuck the rear of the Kia causing it to hit the Silverado.

The driver of the Kia, a 39-year-old man from Lewes, was not injured. A passenger, a 6-year-old child, was taken to an area hospital with serious, non-life-threatening injuries. Two other children, ages 9 and 12, were taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

During contact with Wall, troopers observed multiple signs of impairment and administered Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. Following the tests, Wall was taken into custody without incident. During a search of Wall and his property, troopers discovered approximately 49.96 grams of marijuana. Wall was not injured in the crash.

The occupants of the Chevrolet Silverado, Ford F-150, and BMW X7 were not injured.

Wall was taken to Troop 7, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $7,004 secured bond.

• Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Vehicular Assault 1^st Degree (Felony)
• Vehicular Assault 2^nd Degree – 2 counts
• Driving Under the Influence
• Failure to Drive in a Proper Lane
• Failure to Drive at a Speed Appropriate for Conditions
• Other Traffic Violations

Delaware State Police Troop 7 continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash or might have more information to contact Corporal Grade One K. Koff by calling (302) 644-5020. 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.

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Delaware State Police have identified 28-year-old Cassidy Ramsey of Dover, Delaware, as the woman who died in a fatal single-vehicle crash on September 27, 2024, in Dover.

The Delaware State Police Troop 3 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 W. Booth by calling (302) 698-8451. 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 [email protected].

 

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Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Mill Park Drive in Bridgeville yesterday that left one man injured.

On September 27, 2024, at approximately 1:47 p.m., troopers responded to the 21000 block of Mill Park Drive in Bridgeville, for a report of a shooting. When troopers arrived, they were told a 20-year-old man, suffering from gunshot wounds to his leg, was taken to a nearby hospital by private vehicle with non-life-threatening injuries. The preliminary investigation revealed that during an argument, an unknown suspect fired several rounds at the victim, hitting him in the leg.

The Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone who has information regarding this incident to contact Detective R. Mitchell at 302-752-3794 or by calling 9-1-1. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police, by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, or via the internet at www.delawarecrimestoppers.com.

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 [email protected].

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