Delaware State Police have arrested 43-year-old Caheim Drake of Salisbury, Maryland on felony drug charges following a traffic stop that was conducted in Viola on Friday evening.
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On August 5, 2022, at approximately 10:00 p.m., troopers on patrol observed a black 2018 Acura TLX traveling southbound on South Dupont Highway approaching Viola. Troopers noticed that the driver of the Acura failed to utilize his turn signal when he conducted a lane change. A traffic stop was initiated on South Dupont Highway in the area of East Evens Road and contact was made with the operator of the vehicle, identified as Caheim Drake. During the stop, a Delaware State Police canine conducted a free-air scan of the Acura. The canine alerted to the presence of an odor of narcotics, and Drake was searched at the scene. Troopers discovered that Drake was in possession of approximately 84.24 grams of cocaine and approximately 3.02 grams of marijuana.
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Drake was taken into custody without incident and transported to Troop 3, where he was charged with the following offenses:
Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance in a Tier 3 Quantity (Felony)
Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Tier 3 Quantity (Felony)
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Possession of Marijuana
Failure to Signal
Drake was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 7 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $80,102 secured bond.
Taniyah Quail-Marker Dover, DESIMILAR Vehicle Taniyah is believed to be in a blue Nissan Versa with Alaska tags: JPL799.
The Dover Police Department has issued an AMBER Alert for Taniyah Quail-Marker, a 17-year-old female from Dover. Taniyah Quail-Marker left a relative’s residence at approximately midnight on August 9th with a male subject. Attempts to contact Taniyah Quail-Marker or locate her have been unsuccessful. Based on evidence obtained at this point in the investigation, it is believed that Taniyah Quail-Marker’s safety may be at risk and that her missing status may not be voluntary. Taniyah was last seen wearing a blue cookie monster shirt, shorts, and white crocs. Taniyah was last seen with a light skinny black male, dreadlocks, wearing dark clothing, inside of a blue Nissan Versa with Alaska registration JPL799. Taniyah is described as a black female, 5’04”, approximately 240 pounds. A recent photo of Taniyah and a picture of what the vehicle may look like are below.
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If you have any information regarding this case please contact your local law enforcement agency or dial 911 immediately.
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Taniyah is believed to be in a blue Nissan Versa with Alaska tags: JPL799
The Dover Police Department is investigating a commercial burglary that occurred on Saturday, August 6th, at Walgreens. During the overnight hours, while the business was closed, a black male wearing a black mask, light colored shirt, and shorts broke a window and entered the business. While inside, the suspect took several cartons of cigarettes, placed them into a bag, and left the store.
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If you wish to provide information on this case or other criminal activity, please 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 delaware.crimestoppersweb.com; a cash reward is possible for information leading to an arrest.
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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 302-736-7134 or by email at: [email protected]
The Dover Police Department arrested Zakeer Washington (27) on drug and gun charges early Friday morning after a drug investigation. The Dover Police Department’s Drugs, Vice, and Organized Crime Unit and Street Crimes Unit began an investigation into Washington after learning he was going to be in the parking lot of Bally’s Casino, 1131 North Dupont Highway, Dover, DE with drugs. Officers responded Bally’s and attempted to contact Washington inside of a vehicle. Washington began ramming police vehicles in an attempt to flee, however he was taken into custody shortly after without further incident. A search of Washington’s vehicle led to the discovery of 1.312 grams of heroin/fentanyl, a 9mm handgun, and $2,233 of suspected drug proceeds. It was later found that Washington was also wanted on unrelated charges by the Bridgeville Police Department.
Zakeer Washington (27)
Washington was charged with the following offenses and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on $104,100 cash bail:
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-Possession of Firearm During Commission of Felony -Possession of Firearm/Ammo by Person Prohibited (2x) -Carry Concealed Deadly Weapon -Possession with Intent to Deliver Heroin -Possession of a Controlled Substance Tier 1 Quantity -Resisting Arrest with force or violence -Drug Paraphernalia
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f you wish to provide information on this case or other criminal activity, please 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 delaware.crimestoppersweb.com; a cash reward is possible for information leading to an arrest.
Delaware State Police arrested 24-year-old Mikel Paoletti of Newark, DE for aggravated menacing and terroristic threatening following an incident involving a machete on Wednesday morning.
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On August 3, 2022, at approximately 10:32 a.m., troopers responded to the “Park and Ride” located at 1401 Centerville Road, Wilmington, DE for a report of a disorderly subject with a weapon. The ensuing investigation revealed that Paoletti had a verbal altercation with a 62-year-old male victim who was blowing off the sidewalk at the location. During the altercation, Paoletti pulled out a machete from his person, displayed it towards the victim, and made a threat to kill him. The victim immediately contacted police and the suspect fled the scene on foot. Upon troopers’ arrival they located Paoletti and took him into custody without incident. Troopers recovered two machetes, a large knife and approximately 1.7 grams of marijuana from Paoletti.
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Paoletti was transported to Troop 6 and charged with the following crimes:
Aggravated Menacing (Felony)
Terroristic Threatening, Victim is 62 Years of Age or Older (Felony)
Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon (Felony)
Disorderly Conduct
Possession of Marijuana (Civil)
Paoletti was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 2 and committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on $10,101 cash bond.
Harrington: On August 2, 2022, the Harrington Police Department arrested Robert McKewen, 25 of Dover, and Gavin Kulhanek, 27 of Felton after an investigation of vehicle break ins at an area hotel.
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Officers were contacted about the incident by hotel staff after they observed two males entering unlocked vehicles in the parking lot during the early morning hours. Officers were able to identify the suspects by security footage from the building and tracked them to a rented room in the hotel. Upon contact, they were taken into custody without incident. They were transported to Harrington PD and charged with the following:
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Burglary 3rd Degree, Vehicle (F Felony) Conspiracy 2nd Degree (G Felony) Theft under $1500 (A misdemeanor)
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They were presented via Video Phone to Justice of the Peace Court 2 in Lewes. Mr. Kulhanek was released on OR bond. Mr. McKewen was committed to Sussex Correctional in lieu of $3000 cash bond.
Delaware State Police have arrested 28-year-old Wade Wilson of Millsboro, DE for felony assault and other charges following an investigation that began on Monday afternoon.
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On August 1, 2022, at approximately 12:07 p.m., troopers responded to the area of Webbs Lane in Dover regarding a stolen motor vehicle. Troopers were advised that a gold 2009 Ford Crown Victoria was at this location, which had been reported overnight as stolen. A trooper contacted the occupant of the parked sedan, who was later identified as Wade Wilson. Wilson refused to comply with the trooper’s commands, and he subsequently placed the vehicle in drive and began accelerating forward. Wilson dragged the trooper with his vehicle until the trooper struck a tree. The vehicle then collided with a sign and came to a stop in a grassy area. Wilson exited the vehicle and fled the scene on foot. The trooper was treated at an area hospital for several physical injuries sustained during the encounter.
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Wilson was later apprehended and taken into custody by Dover Police Department on Monday evening after officers responded to a report of a suspicious person on Mimosa Avenue. Wilson was transported to Troop 3 and charged with the following crimes:
Assault Second Degree (Felony)
Reckless Endangering First Degree (Felony)
Receiving Stolen Property Over $1,500 (Felony)
Resisting Arrest With Force or Violence (Felony)
Wilson was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 7 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $10,000 cash bond.
On Sunday, July 31, 2022, at approximately 1:30 AM, officers from the Dewey Beach Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Coastal Highway, in the area of King Charles Avenue, for a motor vehicle violation. The operator of the vehicle was identified as Dontwain Cornish (24 of Milford, DE). During the investigation marijuana was observed in plain view and Cornish admitted to having a concealed firearm in the vehicle. The officers recovered a SAR 9 mm handgun which was fully loaded; another fully loaded magazine was also recovered. Cornish was placed into custody and taken to the Dewey Beach Police Department. He was charged with Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon and was arraigned at the Justice of the Peace Court #3 located in Georgetown Delaware. He was released on his own recognizance. Cornish was also cited on traffic charges related to this incident.
Delaware State Police have arrested Justin Locke, 20, and Jeffrey Labarge, 22, both of Claymont, DE for Assault 1st Degree after an incident last weekend.
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On Saturday July 23, 2022, at approximately 11:41 pm, the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigative Unit began investigating a felony level assault at the Claymont Auto Repair located in the 3500 block of Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE. Due to the suspicious circumstances of the initial investigation, the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit began to assist with the investigation. During this joint investigation, it was determined that three subjects attacked a 56-year-old victim of Claymont in the area of Claymont Auto Repair as the victim was walking south along the sidewalk. After the assault, the three assailants left the victim lying motionless on the ground of the parking lot, where the victim remained for over 25 minutes. A vehicle then pulled into the same parking lot, and subjects were observed loading the victim into the rear of an SUV. This behavior was witnesses by a passing motorist, who called 9-1-1 to report the suspicious activity.
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Through various investigative leads, the suspect vehicle and three persons of interest were identified as Justin Locke, Jeffrey Labarge, and Tyler Simpson, but there was no immediate report of an assault victim or missing person. As investigators continued to work the investigation, further information was obtained that assisted law enforcement in identifying potential areas to search in the Claymont area for the unidentified assault victim. Through these steps, the body of a deceased white male was located on the property of Citisteel USA, located north of the assault location. Following an autopsy of the victim, his manner of death was ruled a homicide. Identification of the victim is not being released at this time.
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During the week of July 25th, the Delaware State Police apprehended two of the three identified suspects. On July 28, 2022, Justin Locke, was arrested on charges of Assault 1st Degree, Kidnapping First Degree, and Conspiracy 2nd Degree, arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #2 and committed to Delaware Corrections on a $1,00,000 cash bond. On Thursday July 28, 2022, Jeffrey Labarge was apprehended by Delaware State Police and arrested on charges of Assault 1st Degree, Kidnapping First Degree, and Conspiracy 2nd Degree, arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #11, and committed to Delaware Corrections on a $1,000,000 cash bond.
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Locke and Labarge, who are currently in the custody of the Department of Corrections, will be charged with Murder 1st Degree. Arraignment information will be forthcoming.
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The third suspect, Tyler Simpson, 22, of Wilmington, DE is still outstanding on charges of Murder 1st Degree, Assault 1st Degree, Kidnapping First Degree, and Conspiracy 2nd Degree.
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The Delaware State Police would like to ask for the public’s assistance in locating Tyler Simpson and cautions the public that Simpson should be considered armed and dangerous.
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The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is actively investigating this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective McDerby by calling 302-741-2821. 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.
The Dover Police Department arrested an 18-year-old male early Monday morning following a brief vehicle pursuit. At approximately 12:17 a.m., officers responded to the area of Lexington Place and Nicholas Drive in reference to several subjects being loud. Officers attempted to contact the group at which time the subjects began entering vehicles and attempted to leave. When officers attempted to contact Jemeire Perry, he fled in his vehicle, nearly striking one of the officers on scene. Perry was taken into custody without incident at the conclusion of a brief vehicle pursuit. After speaking with Perry it was determined that he was under the influence and a blood search warrant was obtained and executed at Bayhealth Kent Campus.
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Perry was released on an O.R. Bond on the following charges: -Reckless Endangering 2nd Degree -Reckless Driving -Driving Under the Influence -Disregarding a Police Signal -Multiple Traffic Offenses
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In addition to Perry’s charges a female passenger was given a civil citation for possession of a small amount of marijuana. Two other occupants were released with no charges.
Delaware State Police have identified the victim who was found deceased in Lincoln on July 31, 2022 as Jose Santiago-Zamora Jimenez, 40, of Charlotte, North Carolina.
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The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is currently conducting a criminal investigation in the Lincoln area that began on Sunday morning.
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On July 31, 2022, at approximately 1:30 a.m., troopers responded to the area of Staytonville Road west of North Union Church Road for a report of a subject lying near the roadway. Troopers arrived on-scene and discovered an unknown male subject deceased at this location. The male subject has yet to be identified, and the investigation is still ongoing at this time.
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The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is actively investigating this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective A. Bluto by calling 302-741-2859. 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.
Milton Ellendale Highway approaching the intersection at Mulberry Street
Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred in Milton on Saturday morning.
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On July 30, 2022, at approximately 7:04 a.m., a silver 2014 Toyota Corolla was traveling eastbound on Milton Ellendale Highway approaching the intersection at Mulberry Street. At the same time, a gray 2016 Chevrolet Colorado was traveling westbound on Milton Ellendale Highway approaching the same intersection. The Colorado began turning left onto southbound Mulberry Street and entered the path of travel of the Corolla. As a result, the front left of the Chevrolet struck the left side of the Toyota in the intersection. This caused both vehicles to rotate counterclockwise, with the Corolla coming to rest in a grassy area off the south edge of the roadway and the Colorado coming to rest in the eastbound lane of Milton Ellendale Highway.
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The operator of the Colorado, a 24-year-old male from Lewes, DE, was properly restrained and was not injured during the collision. The driver of the Corolla, a 20-year-old female from Woodbridge, Virginia, was properly restrained. She was transported via ambulance to an area hospital where she was later pronounced deceased. Identification of the victim is pending notification to the next of kin. The front-right passenger of the Toyota, a 28-year-old male from Hyattsville, Maryland, was properly restrained and was transported to an area hospital, where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The rear-left passenger of the Corolla, a 19-year-old female from Woodbridge, Virginia, was properly restrained and was airlifted via helicopter to an area hospital in serious but stable condition. The rear-right passenger of the Toyota, a 20-year-old male from Woodbridge, Virginia, was properly restrained and was not injured.
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No other vehicles were involved in this incident. The roadway was closed for approximately 3.5 hours while the collision was being investigated and cleared.
Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred in the Millsboro area on Wednesday afternoon.
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On July 27, 2022, at approximately 3:14 p.m., a white 2019 Kia Optima was traveling eastbound on Mount Joy Road approaching a moderate left curve east of Cannon Road. For unknown reasons, the operator of the Kia failed to negotiate the curve, and the Kia exited the south edge of Mount Joy Road and continued traveling eastbound until it struck a utility pole off the roadway. After striking the pole, the Kia overturned onto its roof and caught fire.
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The operator of the Optima, a 27-year-old male from Milford, DE, was not properly restrained. He was transported by ambulance to an area hospital, where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The passenger of the vehicle sustained extensive thermal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The victim was turned over to the Office of the Medical Examiner for identification confirmation.
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No other vehicles were involved in this incident. The roadway was closed for approximately 3.5 hours while the collision was being investigated and cleared.
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The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Corporal J. Smith by calling 302-703-3267. 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.
The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting that injured a 25-year-old male on Wednesday evening. At approximately 9:58 p.m., officer responded to the Cannon Mills apartment complex on Katrina Way for a report of shots fired. When officers arrived, they located the male victim with a gunshot wound to his leg. The victim was transported by ambulance to Bayhealth Kent Campus for treatment for non-life threatening injuries. The victim advised detectives that he was walking to his vehicle from his apartment when he was approached by an unknown black male that was wearing a black ski mask. The suspect displayed a handgun and fired multiple shots, striking the victim in the back of his leg. The victim stated that the suspect fled in a blue Chevrolet Silverado.
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If you wish to provide information on this case or other criminal activity, please 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 delaware.crimestoppersweb.com; a cash reward is possible for information leading to an arrest.
Delaware State Police have arrested Francis Phillips (no photograph available), 31, for theft of a motor vehicle following an incident Tuesday night.
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On May 26, 2022, at approximately 6:04 p.m., troopers responded to Traders Joe’s located at 5605 Concord Pike, Wilmington for a stolen vehicle. Investigation determined the victim dropped her key fob to her 2020 Buick Enclave in the parking lot as she entered the store. Upon returning to her vehicle, it was no longer in the parking space. The suspect located the dropped key fob and fled the parking lot in the stolen vehicle. Through investigative means troopers located the stolen Buick Enclave on Kennett Pike in the area of Valley Way, Wilmington and initiated a traffic stop. The operator and sole occupant identified as Francis Phillips was taken into custody without incident.
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Phillips was transported back to Troop 1 and charged with the following crimes:
Theft of a Motor Vehicle (Felony)
Phillips was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court # 11 and released on his own recognizance.
The Dover Police Department arrested Elyas Tilghman (22) on firearms offenses during a traffic stop on Sunday night. At approximately 11:03 p.m., officers stopped Tilghman in the area of North DuPont Highway and College Road for a motor vehicle violation. During the stop, officers could smell a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. Tilghman told officers that there was marijuana in the vehicle and later admitted to having a handgun inside of the vehicle as well. During a search of the vehicle, officers located 4.3 grams of marijuana and a .38 caliber revolver under the drivers seat of the vehicle.
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Tilghman was released on a $6,040 unsecured bond on the following offenses: -Possession of a Firearm by Person Prohibited (drug possession) -Carry Concealed Deadly Weapon -Possession of Marijuana (civil) -Drug Paraphernalia -Traffic Offenses
UPDATE: Delaware State Police have identified the victim who died during a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred on July 24, 2022, in the Dewey Beach area as Sidney Wolf, 43, of Clarksburg, Maryland.
Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred early Sunday morning on southbound Coastal Highway (Route 1) in the area of Anchors Way, Dewey Beach, DE.
On July 24, 2022, at approximately 1:44 a.m., the victim and five of his friends hired a “Lyft” driver to pick them up in Dewey Beach and transport them back to their residence in Bethany Beach. As the group was traveling southbound on Coastal Highway all in the same vehicle, a disagreement occurred between the group and the Lyft operator. The Lyft operator terminated the ride and stopped in the middle of the southbound left lane and demanded all six passengers exit the vehicle. At this time, a 2016 Toyota Corolla, operated by a 27-year-old male was traveling southbound on Coastal Highway in the left lane approaching the stopped Lyft vehicle (possibly a white Honda Pilot). As the operator changed lanes to avoid striking the rear of the Lyft vehicle, he failed to see the pedestrian who had just exited the right rear passenger seat and was standing in the roadway. As a result, the left front of Corolla struck the pedestrian. After impact, the Corolla immediately pulled over on the southbound shoulder and came to a controlled stop. The Lyft vehicle fled southbound on Coastal Highway immediately after the crash.
The 43-year-old male pedestrian victim of Clarksburg, MD was pronounced deceased at the scene. Identification of the victim is pending notification to the next of kin.
The other 5 passengers were not injured after exiting the Lyft vehicle.
The roadway was closed for approximately 4 hours while the collision was investigated and roadway cleared.
The operator or the Lyft vehicle has not been identified yet and remains under investigation
The Dover Police Department arrested a 25-year-old Dover man for DUI and other offenses after fighting with an officer during a crash investigation. Tony Williams (25) was contacted by a Dover officer in the area of South DuPont Highway and East Division Street at approximately 9:04 p.m. on Thursday, July 21st. Williams was contacted after officers responded to a report of a crash between two vehicles in the area. Williams had attempted to from East Division Street onto the southbound lanes of S. DuPont Highway, when he failed to turn properly and entered the northbound lanes, striking another vehicle that was stopped at a red light. Williams then traveled over a concrete median and drove onto a sidewalk alongside South DuPont Highway (southbound). During the investigation, it was determined that Williams was under the influence of alcohol and was acting belligerent with officers. When an officer attempted to take Williams into custody, he attempted to physically fight with several officers, with one sustaining minor injuries (lacerations) during the incident.
Officers later found three grams of Dilaudid pills, small amount of marijuana, and three grams of opium pills. A blood search warrant was obtained for WIlliams and later executed at Bayhealth Kent Campus. Williams was committed to SCI on an intoxication hold and is pending arraignment on the following offenses:
-Assault 2nd Degree on Law Enforcement -Resisting Arrest with Force/Injure Officer (Felony Resisting) -Possession with Intent to Deliver Controlled Substance -Drug Paraphernalia -DUI -Various traffic offenses
Delaware State Police have arrested 39-year-old Harry Reed of Wilmington, DE, for felony drug charges following a traffic stop in the Wilmington area on Wednesday night.
On July 20, 2022, at approximately 11:30 p.m., members of the Delaware State Police New Castle County Governor’s Task Force performed a traffic stop on a Buick Park Avenue traveling on S. Heald Street in the area of Peach Street with expired registration. A traffic stop was initiated, and contact was made with the operator and sole occupant, identified as Harry Reed. Upon contact the trooper immediately observed suspected drugs in the lap of Reed and he was taken into custody without incident. A subsequent search of the vehicle led to the discovery of approximately 13.6 grams of crack cocaine and approximately 16.04 grams of marijuana.
Reed was transported back to Troop 6 and charged with the following crimes
Possession With Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance in Tier 2 Quantity (Felony)
Possession of a Controlled Substance in Tier 2 Quantity (Felony)
Possession of Marijuana
Expired Tags
Reed was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 11 and committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on $15,002 cash bond.
The Dover Police Department arrested Angelo Albarran (51) for a 3rd offense DUI following a single vehicle collision on Monday night. Officers responded to the 200 Block of West Division Street after Albarran struck a curb, utility pole, and a residence while operating a gold GMC Sierra. Albarran was transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus for treatment of minor injuries sustained in the crash and officers obtained a blood search warrant after Albarran showed signs of intoxication. Upon release from the hospital, Albarran was committed to SCI on a $5,600 secured bond on the following offenses:
-Third Offense DUI -Multiple Traffic Offenses
If you wish to provide information on this case or other criminal activity, please 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 delaware.crimestoppersweb.com; a cash reward is possible for information leading to an arrest.
The Dover Police Department has arrested a suspect in the July 10th arson that occurred at a Target department store. Through the collection and examination of in-store surveillance footage and physical evidence from the store, Desmond Smith (26), was identified as the sole suspect in the arson. Smith set the fire as a diversion to steal a cart full of merchandise from the business. Detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Smith and executed a search warrant at his residence in the 900 Block of Whatcoat Drive at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 18th, 2022. Smith was taken into custody without incident and later committed to SCI on a $137,000 cash bond after being arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court #7 on the following offenses:
-Arson 1st Degree -Reckless Endangering 1st Degree (19x) -Criminal Mischief $5,000 or Greater -Shoplifting Under $1,500 -Wearing a Disguise During Commission of Felony
If you wish to provide information on this case or other criminal activity, please 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 delaware.crimestoppersweb.com; a cash reward is possible for information leading to an arrest.
29-year-old Junior Velazquez-Morillo of Newark, DE
Delaware State Police have arrested 29-year-old Junior Velazquez-Morillo of Newark, DE on felony drug charges following a traffic stop that occurred on Thursday evening.
On July 14, 2022, at approximately 7:00 p.m., troopers on patrol observed a silver Hyundai Elantra parked in The Elms apartment complex in Newark. Troopers witnessed a hand-to-hand transaction occur between the operator of the Elantra and another subject in the parking lot. A traffic stop was initiated on the vehicle on Coventry Lane and contact was made with the operator, identified as Junior Velazquez-Morrillo. Troopers observed drug paraphernalia in plain view, and Velazquez-Morrillo was subsequently taken into custody at the scene without incident. A search of the Elantra led to the discovery of approximately 3.2 grams of cocaine and approximately 4.5 grams of suspected heroin and fentanyl.
Velazquez-Morrillo was transported to Troop 6 and charged with the following crimes:
Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance in a Tier 2 Quantity (Felony) – 2 counts
Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony) – 2 counts
Velazquez-Morrillo was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 11 and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on $60,000 cash bond.
Delaware State Police have arrested 40-year-old Jaymes Gimbutas of Wilmington, DE for several criminal charges following two robbery investigations that began earlier this week.
On July 11, 2022, troopers responded to Twin Birds African Market located at 3616 Kirkwood Highway in Wilmington regarding a knife-point robbery. In this incident, an unknown male subject entered the business with a knife and demanded money from the cashier. Later on July 11, 2022, troopers responded to Roselle Liquors located at 2500 Kirkwood Highway in Wilmington regarding another knife-point robbery. In this case, an unknown male subject entered the store with a knife and demanded money from the employee.
Through investigative means, it was determined that Jaymes Gimbutas was the male suspect involved in both robberies. On July 14, 2022, Gimbutas was taken into custody at his residence without incident. Gimbutas was transported to Troop 6 and charged with the following crimes:
Robbery First Degree (Felony) – 2 counts
Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony (Felony) – 2 counts
Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony (Felony) – 2 counts
Gimbutas was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 2 and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on $210,000 cash bond.
A Milton man has been arrested for felony theft after he allegedly stole hundreds of fishing rods, reels and other equipment from Lewes Harbour Marina over the last several years.
Thomas J. Serbin (51) was a longtime employee at Lewes Harbour Marina, serving the last two years as store manager. On July 2, Lewes Police received a complaint alleging Serbin had stolen a large number of items from the business.
Police obtained a warrant and searched Serbin’s home on July 12, when they found 115 fishing rods, 125 high-end fishing reels, more than 50,000 yards of high-end fishing line, hundreds of saltwater fishing lures and other tackle, and other fishing equipment and merchandise. The estimated value of the items is more than $100,000.
Serbin was charged with felony theft and released on bail.
The Attorney General’s Office is reviewing the case for an upgrade of charges. Police suspect, he was bartering and selling the items.
Lewes Police continue to investigate the case. Anyone who received property from Serbin is asked to contact Lewes Police at 302-645-6264 or Lewes Harbour Marina at 302-645-6227. Police say anything received that Serbin may have said was gifted to him or a promotional item from manufacturers is likely stolen.
The Dover Police Department has made an arrest in connection with the discovery of a body, later identified as Jorge Valladares (30), in the Saint Jones River on July 2nd, 2022. During the investigation, information was obtained that Valladares’ death was possibly the result of a motor vehicle accident. On June 22nd, 2022, officers from the Dover Police Department responded to East Water Street for a single vehicle crash that was approximately 225 off the roadway at 4:17 a.m. The crash involved a red 2013 Jeep Wrangler. While investigating the crash, the driver and a passenger provided conflicting information about the crash, to include the number of persons in the vehicle at the time of the crash, ultimately telling officers there were only two people inside the car. Officers checked the surrounding area and did not locate any additional evidence or persons.
Both the driver (Luis Coello, 30) and the 41-year-old male passenger were both transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus for treatment of non-life threatening injuries from the crash.
During the investigation, it was discovered that the crash had actually occurred on June 21st at 11:21 p.m. The first call to police did not occur until 4:17 a.m., nearly a 5 hour delay.
A review of evidence obtained from the vehicle and surveillance footage from nearby businesses showed that the Jeep Wrangler was traveling eastbound on Water Street, approaching a sharp left curve (in front of Del-One Federal Credit Union). The Jeep did not brake and drove over the curb, traveled down an embankment, turning over multiple times. Evidence obtained from the vehicle shows that none of the three occupants were wearing seatbelts. It is believed that Valladares was ejected from the vehicle and landed in the Saint Jones River. Autopsy results show that Valladares’ had traumatic head injuries as a result of the crash.
During the 5-hours between the crash and the first notification to police, Valladares’ body moved a significant distance as the result of the river’s current. Valladares’ body was located on July 2nd by a group of kayakers, approximately 197 meters from where he likely entered the river.
At no point in the investigation did the driver or passenger of the vehicle advised police that Valladares was also in the vehicle.
During the initial crash investigation, Cuello (30) was charged with Driving Under the Influence and additional traffic offenses.
As a result of the investigation following the discovery of Valladares’ body, Cuello was also charged with Vehicular Homicide 2nd Degree. Cuello was arrested in Newark without incident and committed to SCI on a $7,000 secured bond.
A mugshot of Cuello was not available at the time of release. Cuello is a resident of Newark, DE.
Delaware State Police have identified the victims who died during a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on July 11, 2022 in the New Castle area as Caitlyn Wilson, 16, of New Castle, DE; Beverly Weaver, 69, of Sun City, Florida; and Dennis Smith, 36, of Newark, DE.
The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this collision. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Master Corporal J. Forester by calling 302-365-8485. Information may also be provided by sending a Private Facebook Message to the Delaware State Police, by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, or via the internet at www.delawarecrimestoppers.com.
Delaware State Police have arrested Calvin Samuels, 39, of Valley Stream, NY, for robbery following an incident in June.
On June 17, 2022, at approximately 1:43 p.m., troopers responded to the Wells Fargo bank located at 2450 Glasgow Avenue for an alarm activation. Upon their arrival it was discovered that the bank had just been robbed and the suspect had fled the scene. The ensuing investigation revealed that the suspect had entered the bank and presented a teller with a demand note. The teller surrendered money to the suspect, and the suspect exited the building and departed from the area in an unknown direction towards an unknown destination. No one was injured in this incident.
On July 12, 2022, the Newark Police Department located and arrested Calvin Samuels after a bank robbery at the TD Bank, located at 230 East Delaware Avenue, Newark. Through investigative means officers connected Samuels to a total of 8 bank robberies that occurred throughout New Castle and Kent Counties beginning in May 2022 within the city limits of Wilmington, Newark, Dover, and Middletown.
Samuels was transported to Newark police station where he was charged with the following crimes:
Robbery 2nd Degree (Felony) – 2 counts
Samuels was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #2 and committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on $12,000 cash bond.
Delaware State Police have arrested 38-year-old Robert Lecates of Laurel, DE for felony DUI and narcotics offenses following an investigation that began in the Laurel area on Tuesday morning.
On July 12, 2022, at approximately 12:04 a.m., troopers responded to the Oasis Travel Plaza located at 30759 Sussex Highway regarding a suspicious vehicle. Officers were informed that a car had been idling at a gas pump for approximately 45 minutes without anyone exiting or entering the vehicle. Upon arrival troopers contacted Robert Lecates, who was seated and unconscious in the driver’s seat of a gray 2017 Honda Civic. Lecates displayed signs of impairment and a DUI investigation ensued. Lecates was subsequently taken into custody at the scene without incident. A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of approximately 0.686 grams of suspected heroin, approximately 3.87 grams of methamphetamine, approximately 1.70 grams of MDMA, approximately 0.61 grams of an unknown white powdery substance, and drug paraphernalia. Computer checks of Lecates revealed that he has a suspended driver’s license and two prior convictions for DUI.
Lecates was transported to Troop 5 and charged with the following offenses:
Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony) – 4 counts
3rd Offense Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence (Felony)
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Driving While Suspended / Revoked
Lecates was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 3 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $22,750 secured bond.
The Dover Police Department is proud to announce the launch of the Behavioral Health Unit. After months of research, planning, and program development with the contracted vendor (Dover Behavioral Health), the Unit officially hit the streets of Dover on May 24th with two Behavioral Health Clinicians partnered with two Dover Police Officers. The teams work 12-hour shifts, on opposite days, to ensure 365-day service.
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After getting acclimated to the police department and the City of Dover, the Clinician and Officer teams have been responding to calls for service and initiating proactive support to individuals throughout the city. The primary responsibility of the Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) is to provide an opportunity for any person suffering from a mental health or substance abuse related issue, or both, the chance to be connected to services to help them. The behavioral health specialists, working under the title of Clinical Field Partners, are supported and protected by Dover Officers. They provide definitive care at initial contact when it is more likely the person needing help in that moment will accept it.
More often than not, the police are the first to respond to a disturbance or criminal incident that may be the result of a behavioral health related issue. The BHU provides the department, and more importantly the person needing assistance, with the opportunity to be connected to necessary services without a criminal arrest. Officers and their Clinical Field Partners will then follow-up with those contacted, as necessary, to ensure they are on the right path to improvement or recovery.
Patrolman First Class Michael Simpkiss, a four-year veteran, volunteered to take part in the program. He is joined by Patrolman First Class Thomas Rivera, a six-year veteran of the Department and former Dover Police Cadet. Both are full-time Community Policing Officers. Their Clinical Field Partners are Watara Heath and Vasile Mihai Rus, both of whom work with the Dover Behavioral Health (DBH) System and competed for the assignment. The Officers and Clinicians were formally introduced at a City Council Meeting on June 13th.
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Chief Johnson would like to thank all of the individuals who came together to implement this project. “The Criminal Justice Council facilitated the Grant application. The State of Delaware provided additional program funds. The University of Delaware offered the same support software they supplied to the New Castle County PD ‘Hero Help’ initiative. Hero Help is a similar program and the New Castle County Officers were a great resource for us. I wanted to make sure that our program was sustainable for the long haul and had the best chance for success. In the end, great collaboration brought together great service providers to try and help some of our most at-risk members of the community. I know that this will save lives and be another step towards a better Dover.”
Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle collision that occurred Monday night on Christiana Road (Route 273) in New Castle.
On July 11, 2022, at approximately 8:39 p.m., a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica was traveling westbound on Route 273 at the intersection of Prangs Lane. The Chrysler was in the left turn lane attempting to make a left turn onto Prangs Lane. At this time, a 2020 Kawasaki Zx6 motorcycle was traveling eastbound of Route 273 in the left lane approaching Prangs Lane at a high rate of speed. The Chrysler began its left turn for Prangs Lane across the eastbound lanes of Route 273 and into the path of the motorcycle. As a result, the front of Kawasaki struck right side of the Chrysler.
The operator of the motorcycle a 36-year-old male from Newark, DE was ejected and pronounced deceased at the scene. Identification of the victim is pending notification to the next of kin.
The operator of the Chrysler, a 47-year-old female of New Castle, was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries. The front seat passenger a 69-year-old female from Sun City, FL was pronounced deceased at the scene. The rear seat passenger a 16-year-old female of New Castle was transported to an area hospital where she was pronounced deceased. Identification of both victims is pending notification to the next of kin.
Route 273 was closed in both directions for approximately 4 hours while the crash was investigated, and the roadway cleared.
The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit are continuing to investigate this fatal collision. Anyone who witnessed this collision is asked to contact Cpl/3 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-TIP-3333 or via the internet at www.delawarecrimestoppers.com
The Dover Police Department and City of Dover Fire Marshals Office is investigating an arson that occurred inside of the Target store located at 148 John Hunn Brown Road. Multiple agencies responded to assist in suppressing the fire and ventilating the building, to include fire departments from the following regions: Dover, Little Creek, Leipsic, Camden-Wyoming, Dover Air Force Base, Hartly, Cheswold, South Bowers Beach, St. Francis EMS and Kent County Paramedics. The fire was under control and crews were able to leave the scene by 12:30am, July, 11. Citizen’s Hose Company (Smyrna) covered the City of Dover during the incident.
Evidence obtained at this point in the investigation has shown the fire was intentionally set in the linen section, near the center of the store. The store was quickly evacuated of customers and employees with no injuries reported. Preliminary damage estimates range between $3 – $4 million dollars in merchandise damage from the fire, smoke, and Estimated damages to the structure were not readily available.
If you wish to provide information on this case or other criminal activity, please 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 delaware.crimestoppersweb.com; a cash reward is possible for information leading to an arrest.
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 302-736-7134 or by email at: [email protected]
Delaware State Police have arrested 55-year-old Harry Anderson of Wilmington, DE on numerous criminal charges following a theft investigation that began on Monday morning.
On July 11, 2022, at approximately 3:00 a.m., troopers observed a male subject walking away from Gaz Auto Repair, located at 3400 Old Capitol Trail in Wilmington. The business was closed at this time and the male subject was carrying a reciprocating saw. When troopers attempted to contact the subject, he discarded the saw and began fleeing from the area on foot. Troopers gave chase and soon afterwards took the fleeing individual, identified as Harry Anderson, into custody without further incident. The ensuing investigation revealed that Anderson had utilized the saw to cut catalytic converters off several vehicles at Gaz Auto Repair. It was also determined that Anderson was the suspect who had committed four other commercial burglaries in the Wilmington area throughout June and July.
Anderson was transported to Troop 6 and charged with the following crimes:
Burglary Third Degree (Felony) – 4 counts
Possession of Burglar Tools (Felony)
Theft Under $1,500 – 5 counts
Resisting Arrest
Criminal Mischief – 5 counts
Breach of Release
Criminal Trespass Third Degree
Anderson was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 2 and released on $20,700 unsecured bond.
The Dover Police Department arrested Julius Powell (34) on drug and gun charges on Friday morning. Powell was known to have two active capias and was located in the Unit Block of South Governors Avenue. When officers contacted Powell and took him into custody without incident for the capias. Powell was then found to be in possession of a loaded revolver and 52 bags of heroin.
Powell will be charged with the following offenses (bond unavailable at time of release): -Possession of Firearm During Commission of Felony -Possession of Firearm/Ammo by Person Prohibited (3x) -Carry Concealed Deadly Weapon -Possession with Intent to Deliver Heroin -Drug Paraphernalia
On July 4, 2022, at about 0311 hours, Newark Police were notified by an area hospital that a female victim arrived suffering from multiple injuries caused by a knife. Newark Police located the crime scene in the unit block of O’Daniel Avenue.
The investigation at the scene determined that a female victim arrived at a residence to meet with Chakeir Ford-Hopkins, 22, of Bear. Ford-Hopkins and the victim are known to each other. An altercation occurred between the victim, Ford-Hopkins and a female resident identified as Dymesha Gary, 23.
During the course of the altercation, Ford-Hopkins punched the victim in the head. Gary then introduced a knife and cut the victim multiple times in the head, arms and hand. The victim was transported to an area hospital by private automobile suffering from serious physical injuries. The victim has since been released from the hospital.
After completion of the investigation by Newark Police detectives, warrants were obtained for the arrest of Ford-Hopkins and Gary.
On July 7, 2022, Newark Police executed a search warrant at Gary’s residence. Both Ford-Hopkins and Gary were taken into custody without incident. During the course of the search, two firearms and ammunition were located in the residence. Ford-Hopkins is prohibited by law from possessing a firearm or ammunition. They were both transported to Newark Police headquarters where they were charged with:
Gary Assault First Degree Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony Aggravated Menacing
Ford-Hopkins Possession of a Firearm By a Person Prohibited (2 counts) Possession of Ammunition by a Person Prohibited (2 counts) Offensive Touching
Both suspects appeared before Justice of the Peace Court #2 by video. Gary was ordered to be held in default of $41,000 cash bail. She was turned over to the custody of the Delores J. Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution in New Castle.
Ford-Hopkins was ordered to be held in default of $10,000 secured bail. He was released after posting bond.
Teliam J. Austin, 20, of Millsboro, Del. was arrested Saturday afternoon after displaying what appeared to be a firearm to employees of Claws Seafood House while demanding a bushel of crabs.
On Saturday, July 2nd just before 3:00pm, Austin approached three female employees of Claws Seafood House, located in the second block of Rehoboth Avenue, and asked for a free bushel of crabs. One of the female employees was familiar with Austin as he had done this in the past; however, on this occasion Austin lifted his shirt displaying what appeared to be the handle of a firearm in his waistband while demanding the crabs. Nothing was given to Austin and he walked away laughing; however, the victims were left in fear of injury believing that the firearm was real. Police were able to later locate and identify Austin at which time they located in his front waistband a black and red “splat gun”, which is made to resemble a pistol.
No injuries resulted from the incident and no property was taken.
Austin was charged with three felony counts of aggravated menacing.
Austin has since pled guilty to a lesser offense of misdemeanor menacing in the Sussex County Court of Common Pleas receiving probation before judgement and fines.
The Dover Police Department has identified the male subject that was located in the Saint Jones River on July 2nd as 27-year-old Jorge Valladares of Dover. The cause of death is still under investigation, but does not appear to be the result of foul play at this time.
On Saturday, July 2nd, 2022, officers from the Dover Police Department were called to the area of the Saint Jones River, behind Capitol Green for a report of a body being found in the river. A group of kayakers located the body on the shoreline of the river and notified police. With the assistance from the Dover Fire Department, the body was able to be removed from the water. The subject was a male, but additional details are unknown due to the advanced state of decomposition. No obvious signs of trauma were noticed on scene, but the cause of death is unknown. The cause of death and identification of the subject is pending further examination by the medical examiners office.
Jaden Jenkins of Dover, DEDaniel Fears of Dover, DE
The Dover Police Department arrested four people following a shooting incident on Wednesday afternoon. Officers responded to the area of White Oak Road and Stevenson Drive for a report of multiple shots fired at a vehicle that also resulted in two homes being struck. Upon arrival, officers located residences on Starboard Court and Fairwind Place that were struck by gunfire and checked to ensure that no occupants were injured. An occupied vehicle was struck by gunfire and was located on East Wind Drive after fleeing the area.
During the initial investigation, surveillance footage showed a black Hyundai with New Jersey tags turn onto Stevenson Drive from the east. The rear passenger exited the vehicle and fired multiple rounds at a vehicle, striking it at least twice before it fled onto East Wind Drive. The rear passenger/shooter was a tall and skinny black male that was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with a gray bottom, black jogger style pants with a white stripe in the knee area, white socks over top of the pants, and black/gray sneakers with a white emblem. While the suspect was firing rounds, the operator of the suspect vehicle made a u-turn on Stevenson Drive and struck a curb, causing front end damage.
While searching the area for the vehicle and suspects, an officer located a black 2012 Hyundai Sonata with New Jersey tags in the area of Long Point Road and North Little Creek Road. The vehicle was disabled and had heavy front end damage from striking the curb, but was unoccupied. The vehicle has previously been reported stolen.
Officers then reviewed surveillance footage of city cameras and observed a suspect matching the shooters description leaving a residence in the 200 Block of West Reed Street jut over an hour prior to the shooting. At 3:12 p.m., officers watching the same cameras observed the suspect wearing the same clothing as the shooter return to the home in the 200 Block of West Reed Street. Officers were able to identify the suspect as Jaden Jenkins (20). Officers were also able to identify a 12-year-old juvenile and a 17-year-old juvenile that were with Jenkins.
As a result of this information, officers obtained a search warrant for the residence in the 200 Block of West Reed Street and executed it at approximately 7:30 p.m. During the search warrant, officers took Jenkins, both juveniles suspects, and Daniel Fears (24) into custody. Officers also located the clothing worn by Jenkins during the shooting and a 9mm Taurus handgun.
As the investigation continued, it was determined that Jenkins fired at the vehicle that was occupied by four people and that the 17-year-old juvenile was the driver of the vehicle, and the 12-year-old juvenile was the front seat passenger of the vehicle at the time of the incident.
No injuries resulted from this incident.
Jaden Jenkins (20) was committed to SCI on a $120,500 cash bond on the following offenses: -Possession of a Firearm by Person Prohibited (2x) -Reckless Endangering 1st Degree (5x) -Criminal Mischief (3x) -Possession of Firearm During Commission of Felony -Receiving Stolen Property -Conspiracy 2nd Degree (2x)
A 17-year-old Juvenile from Dover was committed to Stevenson House on a $16,000 secured bond on the following offenses: -Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited (2x) -Conspiracy 2nd Degree (2x) -Receiving Stolen Property
A 12-year-old Juvenile from Camden, DE was committed to Stevenson House on a $13,000 secured bond on the following offenses: -Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited (2x) -Conspiracy 2nd Degree (2x) -Receiving Stolen Property
Daniel Fears (24) was committed to SCI on a $20,000 secured bond on a single charge of Possession of a Firearm by Person Prohibited.
Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in the Rehoboth Beach area on Monday afternoon.
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On July 4, 2022, at approximately 2:40 p.m., an unknown male subject entered the Fragrance Hut located at 35016 Midway Outlet Drive. The suspect gathered numerous bottles of cologne and began leaving the store without rendering payment for the items. When he was approached by a store employee, the suspect confronted the victim with a can of pepper spray. The suspect exited the store and fled the scene in a blue Kia Optima, and was last seen proceeding southbound on Coastal Highway. Troopers responded to the area and observed the vehicle on southbound Coastal Highway traveling towards Bethany Beach. Officers from the Bethany Beach Police Department attempted to stop the Kia, but the driver failed to stop on command. A brief pursuit ensued, which was discontinued due to traffic conditions. Officers established a perimeter in the Bethany Beach area in an attempt to locate the Kia Optima, but were unsuccessful in doing so. No one was injured in this incident, and the suspect remains at-large.
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The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 6’00” – 6’02” tall, with a thin build. There are no surveillance images available at this time.
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Delaware State Police Troop 7 is currently investigating the incident. Troopers are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Trooper First Class T. Bennett by calling 302-703-3305. 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.
Yesterday, we told you about a string of thefts and the warning to Hyundai owners in Dover. Today, Dover Police say they have arrested three juvenile suspects after leading officers on a pursuit in a stolen 2017 Hyundai Sonata.
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Dover Police responded to a home in the 100 block of Thames Drive this morning on reports of a stolen vehicle. That vehicle was spotted a short time later on Route 8 and Dover High Drive just before 6:00 a.m. and attempted to stop the driver. The pursuit ended when the vehicle crashed into a parked car in the Cannon Mills neighborhood.
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The three juveniles attempted to flee on foot but where apprehended without further incident. The suspects are all 15-year-olds, and face several charged including:
A 15-year-old white male from Dover was charged with: -Receiving Stolen Property -Conspiracy 2nd Degree -Resisting Arrest -Reckless Driving -Disregard Police Officer Signal -Additional traffic violations
A 15-year-old black male from Dover was charged with: -Receiving Stolen Property -Conspiracy 2nd Degree -Resisting Arrest
A 15-year-old black male from Dover was charged with: -Receiving Stolen Property -Conspiracy 2nd Degree -Resisting Arrest
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Bond information was unavailable at the time of release. Police are investigating whether or not this theft is related to the other string of Hyundai thefts around Dover.
A suspect has been arrested following a shooting in Rehoboth Beach early Monday morning.
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Delaware State Police say 40-year-old Allan Simms of Rehoboth Beach got into an argument with a 40-year-old victim at the parking lot of the YMCA on Church Street just after midnight on July 4. The argument led to a physical fight that left minor injuries on the victim.
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Police say Simms left and returned a short time later, where he pulled out a gun and shot towards the victim once and fled. The victim was not hit.
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Officers were able to locate the vehicle Simms fled in at the nearby Burton Village apartment complex, where a Smith & Wesson rifle was located inside. A computer check revealed that Simms was a convicted felon prohibited from possessing a firearm.
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Simms surrendered to Troop 7 and faces several charges, including:
Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony) Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (Felony) Reckless Endangering First Degree (Felony) Assault Third Degree
Dover Police have issued a warning to Hyundai owners after a string of thefts over the past several days. According to Police, there have been five incidents of thefts in the city on Elantras and Sonatas with the use of hot wiring. While most of the vehicles were left unlock, investigators say two of the vehicles were locked by the owners. The thieves are also striking at all times of the day.
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Police have released images of one of the thefts and two of the suspects from a nearby surveillance camera. You can find those pictures and tips to help secure your vehicle at TVDELMARVA-dot-COM.
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Anyone with information on the cases should contact Dover Police at (302)736-7130 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333.
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Tips to Prevent Automobile Theft • Park in a garage if possible. • Park so that your vehicle is “blocked in” your driveway. • Park in well-lit areas/Utilize motion activated lights/cameras outside your home if possible • Lock and secure homes and garage doors. Doors left unlocked allow vehicle theft suspects an opportunity to search for keys and steal vehicles undetected. • Close and lock all windows and doors when you park. Most vehicle thefts can be prevented by locking your car doors. • Secure your valuables. • DO NOT leave your keys in your vehicle. Keys and FOBs should NEVER be left in a vehicle, whether at home, work, or running errands. Take your keys with you! • DO NOT leave your vehicle running unattended. Warming your car up on a cold winter morning or going inside a convenience store while your car is left running and unattended, make you vulnerable. A car thief is looking for these easy targets!
Three people have been arrested for an alleged burglary of a Delmar auto shop over the weekend.
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Delaware State Police say troopers responded to West Auto on Sussex Highway in Delmar on reports of a burglary, to which the suspects made entry through an unsecured window and stole about $11,100 in tools, machinery and parts.
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An investigation led to three suspects: 41-year-old Stacy Dyson of Delmar, 38-year-old Timothy Dyson and 22-year-old Michael Lecates of Laurel. A traffic stop on July 2 led to their arrest, where stolen tools and drugs were discovered in the vehicle. An investigation also determined that the three were likely involved in another burglary at a residence on Whiteville Road.
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Timothy Dyson
Burglary 3rd Degree (Felony)- 2 counts Theft $1,500 or Greater (Felony) Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony) Theft Under $1,500 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Numerous Traffic Violations Timothy Dyson was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 3 and released on $9,750 unsecured bond.
Stacy Dyson
Burglary 3rd Degree (Felony)- 2 counts Theft $1,500 or Greater (Felony) Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony) Theft Under $1,500 Criminal Mischief Stacy Dyson was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 3 and released on her own recognizance.
Michael Lecates
Burglary 3rd Degree (Felony)- 2 counts Theft $1,500 or Greater (Felony) Tampering With Physical Evidence (Felony) Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony) Theft Under $1,500 Possession of a Controlled Substance Criminal Mischief
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Timothy Dyson was also driving without a license and faces traffic charges as well. He was released on $9,750 secured bond. The other two suspects were released on their own recognizance.
The Dover Police Department arrested 23-year-old Gregory Scott on firearms charges on Thursday night. It’s an arrest that features two new laws signed by Governor John Carney on Thursday.
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Officers contacted Scott in the 400 Block of North DuPont Highway as the result of a firearms investigation. When officers approached, Scott fled on foot but was apprehended quickly and without incident.
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Officers then located a 9mm handgun with an extended magazine (30 rounds) that Scott was in possession of. The gun had an obliterated serial number and was altered to make it fully automatic. Scott is a person prohibited as the result of two prior felony convictions.
. Gregory Scott was committed to SCI on a $34,400 cash bond on the following offenses: -Possession of a Firearm/Ammo by Person Prohibited (2x) -Possession of Firearm with Obliterated Serial Number -Carry Concealed Deadly Weapon -Tampering with Physical Evidence -Resisting Arrest -Possession of a Destructive Weapon
Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred in the Camden-Wyoming area on Wednesday morning.
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On June 29, 2022, at approximately 7:51 a.m., a gray 2004 Pontiac Vibe was traveling eastbound on Willow Grove Road east of Firetower Road. For unknown reasons the Pontiac crossed into the westbound lane of Willow Grove Road and drove off the north edge of the roadway. As the vehicle exited the roadway it began rotating in a clockwise direction. After leaving the roadway the Pontiac traveled a short distance until its driver’s side door struck a utility pole. The vehicle then spun, overturned onto its roof, and came to rest in a ditch north of the north edge of Willow Grove Road.
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The operator of the Pontiac, a 21-year-old female from Greensboro, Maryland, was properly restrained. She sustained serious injuries and was transported to an area hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased. Identification of the victim is pending notification to the next-of-kin.
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No other vehicles were involved in this collision, and no other injuries were reported. The roadway was closed for approximately three hours while the collision was being investigated and cleared.
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The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this collision. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Master Corporal J. Lane by calling 302-698-8457. 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.
Ocean City, MD- (June 30, 2022): On June 29, 2022, detectives assigned to the Criminal Investigation Division along with the members of the Maryland State Apprehension Team/U.S. Marshal’s Task Force made an arrest in the triple stabbing case that occurred on June 20, 2022. Paul Baynard, 23, of Ridgley, Maryland was located in Queen Anne’s County, Maryland, and was taken into custody without incident.
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On June 20, 2022, at approximately 11:58 p.m., officers observed a fight between multiple individuals in the area of Wicomico Street and Atlantic Ave. Officers located three victims suffering from stab wounds. Ocean City Fire Department responded to the scene to provide emergency medical care. The first victim, an 18-year-old male from Wye Mills, MD was flown to Shock Trauma. The second victim, a 21-year-old male from Wye Mills, MD was flown to Christiana Hospital. The third victim, a 17-year-old male from Centreville, MD was transported by Ocean City EMS to TidalHealth Peninsula Regional. All three victims have since been released from each of the hospitals.
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As additional officers arrived on the scene, the suspects ran north on the Boardwalk. A 17-year-old juvenile that was involved in the altercation was arrested and charged with affray. Officers were able to determine that the fight on the Boardwalk involved two different groups of males. Detectives were able to utilize the City Watch cameras, social media platforms, and witnesses to assist in their investigation. Detectives conducted a thorough investigation and were ultimately able to identify Baynard.
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Through the coordinated efforts of our Patrol Division, Criminal Investigation Division, the Maryland State Apprehension Team, and U.S. Marshal’s Task Force, Baynard was successfully located and taken into custody. Baynard was transported from Queen Anne’s County to the Ocean City Police Department. Baynard has been charged with attempted first-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder, first-degree assault, second-degree assault, and reckless endangerment. Baynard was seen by a Maryland District Court Commissioner and was held without bond.
The Delaware State Police are providing a scam advisory surrounding the fraudulent use of cryptocurrency.
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The Delaware State Police are warning the public of an increase in scams involving the use of cryptocurrency (or “crypto”) ATM machines and quick response (or “QR”) codes. The Delaware State Police have recently seen an increase in scams where the victim is directed to local crypto ATMs and/or stores that authorize QR crypto payments. Criminal perpetrators will leverage victims to send money in these forms during schemes that include government impersonation (DEA, ATF, Sheriff’s office, police agencies), computer spyware (computer takeovers, fraudulent security alerts), and romance scams (creating a false sense of intimacy). Scammers may maintain lengthy contact with the victim through online or telephone communication methods.
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Given the nature of cryptocurrency, the successful recovery of lost funds can be extremely challenging. Unlike traditional wire or bank transfers, crypto transfers are instantaneous, and once the suspect receives the funds they are typically moved immediately to other accounts that are often based outside of the country.
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Follow these tips to prevent yourself from falling victim to such scams:
Never send crypto payment to someone you have never met. Remember that no legitimate business or agency will ever request a crypto payment. Do not engage unknown callers who claim that you are in trouble or threaten you or a family member with arrest, exposure, or embarrassment if a crypto payment is not made immediately. .
DSP encourage victims to report these instances and any related fraudulent or suspicious activities to the FBI at www.ic3.gov.
Delaware State Police have arrested 34-year-old Misty Gleason of Camden, DE for burglary and other related charges following an investigation that began in the Hartly area on Tuesday morning.
On June 28, 2022, at approximately 6:21 a.m., troopers responded to the 1800 block of Slaughter Station Road regarding a theft complaint. The ensuing investigation revealed that a female subject had trespassed onto the property and stolen items from a vehicle parked in the driveway. Troopers also discovered that the same female had trespassed onto additional nearby properties, stolen other articles from parked vehicles, and burglarized a residential garage. Troopers canvassed the surrounding area and located Misty Gleason outside of a residence on Slaughter Station Road. Through investigative measures, it was determined that Gleason was the suspect involved in the thefts, and she was taken into custody at the scene without incident. A search of Gleason led to the discovery of approximately 274 prescription-only pills that did not belong to her.
Gleason was transported to Troop 3 and charged with the following crimes:
Burglary Second Degree (Felony)
Possession of a Non-Controlled Prescription Drug – 2 counts
Theft Under $1,500 – 4 counts
Criminal Mischief
Criminal Trespass Second Degree – 3 counts
Criminal Trespass Third Degree
Gleason was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 7 and committed to Delores J. Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution on $5,110 secured bond.
Police are on the look-out for a Frederica woman who is wanted in several counties in Maryland and Delaware.
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The Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s office is looking for 27-year-old Brittany Stokes, who has various warrants for thefts and drug charges in Queen Anne’s, Caroline and Wicomico Counties. She also has a warrant for shoplifting, possession of drug paraphernalia, engage in misdemeanor criminal activity and driving without a license warrants in Delaware.
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An alleged victim telling TV Delmarva News today that she may be the suspect in a string of baby formula scams, selling formula she didn’t have for upwards of $200 and scamming desperate mothers as far as Utah. We reached out to Sheriff’s Office about that situation but have not heard back.
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If you do know where Stokes is located, you are asked to contact local authorities, or reach out to Queen Anne’s County authorities anonymously at 410-758-6666.
A traffic stop leads to an untraceable firearm charge in Dover.
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Delaware State Police say a trooper stopped 36-year-old Michael Bauer of Dover just before 2:00 a.m. on Sunday morning, who was traveling at a high rate of speed on a motorcycle on northbound South Dupont Boulevard south of Carter Road.
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Bauer was detained after it was revealed he had a loaded untraceable handgun on him. Police say he also had over 10 grams of marijuana, and a compute check revealed he was a convicted felon prohibited from possessing a firearm.
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Bauer faces several charges, including:
Possession of an Untraceable Firearm (Felony)
Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
Possession of Ammunition by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon (Felony)
Possession of Marijuana
Numerous traffic offenses
He was arraigned and lodged at SCI on $40,007 secured bond.
A trespass investigation leads to two people arrested on drugs and theft charges in Lewes.
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Delaware State Police say 31-year-old Amber Kellner of Lewes, 30-year-old James Fisher of Georgetown were arrested after troopers were called to reports of someone living in a home without permission in the 33000 block of Lotus Lane. When officers arrived, the two suspects were at the home with three juveniles; ages 11, 10 and 7. Troopers spotted several narcotics and drug paraphernalia, along with suspected stolen goods inside the home. A search of the home uncovered nearly 46 grams of meth, 79 prescription pills, 1.8 grams of marijuana, nearly 4 grams of psychedelic mushrooms and .6 grams of suspected heroin.
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A stolen Wolf scooter and other items were also recovered at the home.
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Kellner and Fisher face several charges, including:
Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance in a Tier 3 Quantity (Felony)
Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance in a Tier 2 Quantity (Felony)
Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
Theft $1,500 or Greater (Felony) – 2 counts
Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
Endangering the Welfare of a Child – 3 counts
Possession of a Controlled Substance
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – 2 counts
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They were both arraigned and lodged at SCI on $89,600 cash bond. The three juveniles were turned over to their legal guardians.
A Delaware State Police trooper is recovering from injury after attempting to arrest a suspect over the weekend in Lewes.
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Police say the officer responded to a potential drug transaction call along the roadway of Pinetown Road and Cone Lane just before noon on Saturday (June 25). When troopers approached the suspect, 18-year-old Jaliel Perry of Lincoln, he allegedly fled. When officers caught up to Perry and attempted to take him into custody, he allegedly resisted and injured one of the officers. The officer was later taken to a nearby hospital for treatment and released.
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Perry was charged with:
Assault Second Degree of a Law Enforcement Officer (Felony)
Resisting Arrest With Force or Violence (Felony)
Tampering With Evidence (Felony)
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Criminal Mischief
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Perry was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 3 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $10,000 cash bond.
One of several vehicles vandalized in Seaford Friday night. (Photo: Facebook)
Seaford Police are investigating several vandalisms involving pink spray paint that occurred overnight on Friday. In each of the cases, pink spray paint with vulgar language was used.
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Seaford Police tells TV Delmarva News today that there were 11 complaints of pink spray paint across areas of areas of 3rd Street, Dover Electric, Peninsula Dry Cleaners, Magnolia Drive and Nylon Blvd. There were also complaints in the Blades area as well.
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As for whether the vandalism were related to planned protests over the reversal of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court, to which Seaford Police issued an alert on Friday, we are told that it’s unlikely due to the nature of the vandalism and that the protests were peaceful and officers assisted with providing a secure event.
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Seaford Police say the vandalisms are under investigation. They are asking anyone with surveillance video that could help the investigation by contact them at 302-629-6645.
Ocean City (Maryland) Police are investigating a triple stabbing that occurred last night (June 20).
Officers were called to the 10-block of Wicomico Street on the boardwalk for a reported fight just before midnight. When officers arrived, three victims suffered stab wounds. Ocean City Fire and emergency crews also responded to the scene.
One of the victims was flown to Shock Trauma, while another was flown to Christiana Hospital. Another victim was transported to TidalHealth Peninsula Regional. Their conditions are unknown at this time.
Ocean City Police continue to investigating the incident.
Delaware State Police have released the identity of a man killed in a Friday morning crash near Milford.
Investigators say the crash happen just after 5:30 in the westbound lane of Wilkins Road east of Elks Lodge Road. That is when 28-year-old Latre Bonville of Magnolia left his lane and went off the south edge of the roadway and struck a signpost, then hitting a large tree. Police say Bonville was not properly restrained and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The crash closed the road for three hours while officers investigated the scene. A 12-year-old passenger was also transported to the hospital for serious injuries. Officers say she was also not wearing a seatbelt.
Milford Police are investigating a homicide, the town’s first since 2020.
On June 17, officers were called to the 100 block of Bright Way at the Brightway Commons Apartments just after 10:00 p.m., where a 34-year-old victim was found with several gunshot wounds. Emergency personnel attempted to save the victim, but he was pronounced dead on the scene.
During the investigation, detectives learned that the victim allegedly got into an argument with a group of people. Investigators say that is when the victim was shot.
Milford Police say the incident is currently an active investigation. Anyone with information should contact Milford Police at 302-422-8081, or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333.
Delaware State Police arrest a suspect in connection to a Millsboro homicide earlier this month.
57-year-old Michael Klein of Millsboro is accused of murdering 64-year-old Lewis Fetrow of Millsboro, whose body was discovered at Baywood Gold Course on June 7.
Police say the victim was stabbed multiple times several days prior. An investigation led police to Klein as a suspect, who was incarcerated at SCI for unrelated charges.
Klein now faces charges of:
Murder First Degree (Felony)
Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
Klein was arraigned and remained committed at Sussex Correctional Institution on $1,060,000 cash bond.
Dover Police arrest a suspect and seeking a second in connection to an early Thursday morning carjacking. Officers say the incident happened at the Royal Farms on Saulsbury Road, where a female victim went inside and left her vehicle running. Two suspects, including 20-year-old Dakota Borntreger, allegedly attempted to steal her vehicle but the female victim spotted them and ran back out to confront them. Police say that is when one of the suspects pointed a handgun at her and took off with the vehicle.
Smyrna Police later spotted the vehicle just after 3:00 a.m. and pursued the suspects to the area of South Governors Avenue and Bank Lane. Borntreger was apprehended, but the second suspect eluded law enforcement.
Police uncovered two handguns from Borntreger. He faces numerous charges, including:
-Robbery 1st Degree
-Possession of Untraceable Firearm (2x)
-Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited
-Wearing a Disguise
-Conspiracy 2nd Degree
He was lodged at SCI on a $46,000 cash bond.
Anyone with information on the second suspect is asked to contact Dover Police at 302-736-7130 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333.
A 21-year-old Viola man is facing drug and weapons charges following a traffic stop in the Camden area on Wednesday night.
Delaware State Police say Colin Shockley was stopped in the area of South DuPont Highway and POW-MIA Parkway by a trooper for having tinted windows without a waiver.
The trooper noticed a strong odor of marijuana and spotted a rifle inside the vehicle in plain sight. Shockley was detained without incident, and a search of the vehicle uncovered 17 grams of marijuana, an American Tactical assault rifle, and a handgun.
Shockley was transported to Troop 3 and charged with the following offenses:
Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon (Felony)
Possession of a Firearm While Possessing a Controlled Substance (Felony) – 2 counts
Possession of Marijuana
Failure to Have Insurance Identification in Possession
Operating a Vehicle With Improper Window Tinting
He was was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 7 and released on his own recognizance.
Funeral arrangements have been announced for Wicomico County Deputy First Class Glenn Hilliard, who was gunned down after attempting to arrest a wanted suspect in Pittsville on Sunday.
Deputy Hilliard will lie in repose on June 21 from 9 AM to 12 PM at Emmanuel Wesleyan Church on Beaglin Park Drive in Salisbury. The funeral service will begin at Noon.
The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #111 has established a fund for the family. Checks can be made payable to the “Memorial Fund for Glenn Hilliard” and mailed or dropped off to the Bank of Delmarva, 921 Eastern Shore Drive, Salisbury, MD 21804.
Operation We Care has also set up a Paypal account to directly benefit the family as well. For full details on funeral arrangements, sign the guestbook or help the family, visit https://www.lewisnwatsonfuneralhome.com/obituary/deputy-first-class-glenn-hilliard
A Laurel, Delaware father and son have been convicted for their role in the January 6th riot at the Capital in 2021.
The duo were infamous for carrying a Confederate flag through the U.S. Capitol during the riot.
After just two days, a U.S. District Judge found 53-year-old Kevin Seefried and 24-year-old Hunter Seefried guilty of felony obstruction of an official proceeding and four other misdemeanors. Hunter Seefried was found not guilty for three other charges related to accusations of breaking a window to gain entry into the Capital.
Both men are scheduled to be sentenced in September.
A Lewes man faces DUI charges after crashing into a police vehicle.
Milford Police say on June 14 just after 9:00 p.m., one of their officers was assisting with traffic at a road construction site on North Rehoboth Blvd. and Northeast Front Street when the driver of a 2010 Ford Expedition entered the construction site and struck the officer’s vehicle.
The suspect, 22-year-old Evan Fitzgerald of Lewes, was checked for a leg injury but declined further treatment. He was charged with DUI, Operating a Motor Vehicle in Violation of Restrictions, and Failure to Obey a Traffic Control Device.
Dover Police are investigation a home invasion that occurred Wednesday morning.
Officers were called around 12:30 to an incident in the Unit Block of McKee Road, where a 53-year-old victim reported hearing glass breaking but was unable to get up quickly due to a medical condition. The victim’s wife checked on the noise and was confronted by two black male suspects with handguns. The victims gave an undisclosed amount of cash and the suspects fled the scene.
Anyone with information on the case is asked to contact Dover Police at 302-736-7130 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333.
Dover Police are investigating a shooting that happened during the early morning hours on Tuesday night (June 14).
Just after midnight, officers were called to the 500 block of North DuPont Highway after a 19-year-old female and 18-year-old male reported being shot at. The pair was traveling near the One Stop Shop on White Oak Road in a white Kia Optima when shots were fired from an unknown location by and unknown suspect. One round struck the occupied vehicle in the rear passenger side window and exited through the front windshield. The victims then fled to the parking lot where they called and met police. No injuries were reported by either victim.
Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact Dover Police at 302-736-7130, or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333.
Dover Police are investigation a shooting that left a 20-year-old male in critical condition.
The incident happened in the 100 block of South News Street just before 10:00 p.m. on Thursday night.
Dover Police say when officers arrived on the scene, the victim was lying on the roadway and began first aid until medics arrived. He was transported to Bayhealth Kent with eight gunshot wounds to his upper body. He remains in critical condition.
Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact Dover Police at 302-746-7130 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333.
Brian Thomas, 54, of Laurel, DE – Delaware State Police Dept.
A Laurel man was arrested and charged with his 8th DUI offense following a crash in Seaford.
According to the Delaware State Police Department, around 3:57 p.m., Wednesday troopers responded to the intersection of northbound Sussex Highway and Concord Road in Seaford regarding a hit-and-run motor vehicle collision.
The investigation revealed that a black Mazda Tribute had struck a black GMC Acadia that was stopped at a red light at this intersection. The Tribute fled from the scene of the accident and was seen traveling northbound on Sussex Highway.
Troopers located the vehicle on Sussex Highway north of West Stein Highway a short time later, and a traffic stop was initiated. Contact was made with the driver, identified as 54-year-old Brian Thomas, and signs of impairment were observed, according to police.
A DUI investigation ensued and Thomas was taken into custody at the scene without incident. No parties involved in the accident were injured.
A computer inquiry revealed that Thomas had been convicted of seven prior DUI offenses. Thomas was transported to Troop 5, where he was charged with Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol (Felony) and numerous traffic offenses. He was arraigned and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on $10,004 secured bond.
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A Dover woman was arrested on felony drug charges after police say a search warrant executed at a local motel turned up heroin, cocaine, and a slew of other drugs.
According to the Dover Police Department, officers obtained a warrant to search a room at the Kent Budget Inn on North DuPont Highway following a drug investigation.
During the search, police say 40-year-old Amber Howard, who was staying the room, was found to be in possession of 142 bags of heroin, 10.2 grams of cocaine, 5.6 grams of MDMA, 12.4 grams of crystal methamphetamine, and 36.7 grams of marijuana.
Howard was arrested without incident and released on a $7,300 unsecured bond on the following offenses: Possession with Intent to Deliver Cocaine, Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine, Possession with Intent to Deliver MDMA, Possession with Intent to Deliver Heroin, Possession of Alprazolam, Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of MDMA, and Possession of Methamphetamine.
A Dover man was arrested on burglary charges after police say he allegedly broke into a home in Harrington.
According to Harrington Police, on Tuesday officers arrested 22-year-old Jamier V. Darling following a domestic related burglary on E. Milby Street in Harrington.
Arriving officers came into contact with Darling trying to leave the home and he was taken into custody without incident. After speaking to people inside the residence, officers say Darling allegedly entered the house through a window and then engaged in a verbal altercation with the victim.
Upon hearing the argument, other occupants who were inside at the time intervened and tried to remove Darling from the home.
A struggle ensued and Darling kicked a sink in the upstairs bathroom causing a pipe to burst and begin to flood the residence, according to police.
Darling was charged with Burglary First Degree (C Felony) and Criminal Mischief $5000 or more (G Felony). He was presented via video phone at Justice of the Peace Court 7 and released on $12,500 unsecured bond.
Ronald L. McBroom, 31, of Greenwood, DE – Harrington Police Dept.
A Greenwood man was arrested after police say he tried to choke a woman while she held their infant child.
According to the Harrington Police Department, on Tuesday officers arrested 31-year-old Ronald L. McBroom, of Greenwood, following a domestic incident on Cozy Woods Circle.
Officers responded to the residence and spoke with the victim, who told police that they were engaged in an argument with McBroom which escalated when McBroom allegedly walked up to the victim and choked her with his hand.
The victim was holding their infant child when the altercation became physical, according to police. McBroom then began causing damage inside the home before fleeing the scene.
Warrants were issued for McBrooms arrest. He was contacted by telephone and notified. A short time later he surrendered himself to police without incident.
He was presented via video phone at Justice of the Peace Court 7 and charged with Strangulation (E Felony), Endangering the Welfare of a Child (A Misdemeanor), Offensive Touching (Misdemeanor), and Criminal Mischief Under $1000 (Misdemeanor). He was released from custody after posting $2,700 secured bond.
Darryl Naser, 29, of Far Rockaway, NY – Delaware State Police Dept.
A New York man was arrested on felony burglary charges after police say he tried to break into the home of a Camden couple who called 911 after they caught him urinating on their front lawn.
According to Delaware State Police, around 7:25 p.m., Monday troopers responded to the 400 block of Wheatleys Pond Road in Clayton for an attempted burglary complaint.
Police arrived and learned that the suspect had tried to make their way inside the home through the garage but was unsuccessful. A 51-year-old female victim who was home at the time was alerted to the motion in the garage and saw the suspect urinating on her front lawn, according to police.
The victim’s husband, who was also home at the time, confronted the suspect and he fled the property on a bicycle.
With the assistance of Camden Police Department, the suspect’s bicycle was located in the driveway of a home in the 1200 block of Wheatleys Pond Road. Officers confronted the suspect as he was leaving the house, which police say caused him to drop the stolen items and run.
Officers gave chase and successfully took the suspect, later identified as 29-year-old Darryl Naser, of Far Rockaway, New York into custody.
Naser was found to be in possession of approximately 1.88 grams of marijuana, police said. Further investigation revealed he had made entrance through an unlocked door and removed jewelry and electronics from within the home. All of the stolen items were recovered.
Naser was transported to Troop 3 where he was charged with Burglary 2nd Degree (Felony), Attempted Burglary 1st Degree (Felony), Theft Under $1,500, Lewdness, and Possession of Marijuana. He was arraigned and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on $35,000 cash bond.
A Seaford man has been arrested after leading police on a pursuit early Sunday morning.
Delaware State Police say a trooper attempted to stop 37-year-old Dontra Batson after he was observed traveling at a high rate of speed in his blue Ford Escape on southbound Sussex Highway near Concord Road. Batson allegedly led the pursuit down Concord Road, where he struck a home on Haven Drive and fled on foot. Officers chased him down and apprehended him without further incident.
A further investigation determined that Batson was impaired. Officers also found 2.89 grams of marijuana and 15 grams of cocaine. A Ruger 9mm handgun was also found, and computer check showed Batson was a convicted felon prohibited from having a firearm.
Batson was transported to Troop 5 and charged with the following offenses:
Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
Disregarding a Police Officer Signal (Felony)
Resisting Arrest
Possession of a Firearm While Under the Influence
Possession of a Controlled Substance
Driving Under the Influence
Possession of Marijuana
Numerous traffic offenses
Batson was lodged at Sussex Correctional Institution on $23,850 cash bond.
Seaford Police are investigating what caused a fight to break out at a middle school celebration on Monday night.
Officials say just after 7:00 p.m. last night (June 6), the fight broke out between adults at the Seaford Hight School Football Stadium during a Middle School Bridge ceremony. The altercation resulted in two people being transported to a nearby hospital for minor injuries.
It took officers about 20 minutes to control the fight.
Anyone with information that could help the investigation is asked to contact Seaford Police at 302-629-6645.
Three men were arrested on drug and weapons charges in Dover.
According to Dover Police, on Tuesday officers were conducting surveillance for a firearms investigation in the area of New Hope Apartments when they spotted 19-year-old Shaquan Shields leave the area as a passenger in a vehicle.
Shields was wanted on Family Court capiases and officers contacted him when the vehicle stopped in the parking lot of a convenience store around 2 p.m. on DuPont Highway.
During the stop, police say they located 50 grams of marijuana in plain view, next to Shields.
Shields was taken into custody without incident and found to be in possession of a loaded 9mm handgun and 21 bags of heroin, according to police.
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Later that day, around 3:50 p.m., officers tried to make contact with 19-year-old Devon Randall on New Street after police say he was spotted with a handgun.
When officers approached, Randall reportedly fled into the building and into an apartment.
Officers located a loaded 9mm handgun in the path where Randall fled from officers.
Officers then applied for a search warrant for the apartment and were able to take Randall and 18-year-old Zyaier Payne into custody.
During the search, officers located a loaded .40 caliber handgun and 87 grams of marijuana.
All three were committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on cash bonds.
26-year-old Jordan Walls, of Georgetown, DE – Delaware State Police Dept.
A Georgetown man was arrested on felony manslaughter charges following a shooting that killed a 54-year-old woman.
According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident occurred around 6 p.m., Tuesday as troopers responded to the 22000 block of Deep Branch Road in Georgetown for reports that a woman had been shot.
When police arrived they located a 54-year-old female victim inside of the home suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Her identification is pending notification to next of kin.
Police say 26-year-old Jordan Walls was showing the victim his weapon at the home and a gunshot was fired. Troopers recovered a 20-gauge shotgun at scene.
Walls was taken into custody without incident and transported to Troop 4 where he was charged with the following crimes: Manslaughter (Felony) and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony). He was arraigned and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on $120,000 cash bond.
Delaware State Police have released the identity of the bus aide who was arrested and charged after allegedly punching an eight-year-old girl with Down Syndrome in the Cape Henlopen School District.
According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident occurred on January 21, 2022 when Clar Ellen Branca, a now former bus monitor for the Cape Henlopen School District, struck an eight-year-old girl in the head on a school bus.
A warrant for Branca’s arrest was drafted on March 18 after the school resource officer at Milton Elementary School where the student attends reviewed the case with the Attorney General’s Office.
Branca turned herself in to State Police on March 21 and was charged with Offensive Touching and Endangering the Welfare of a Child, both misdemeanors. The case is still pending adjudication at this time.
TV Delmarva News Director Rob Petree was able to sit down over the weekend with Ryan Pickett who addressed the Cape Henlopen School Board on Thursday, April 28 where he spoke about an incident that occurred in January on a school bus involving his daughter who has down syndrome.
Pickett tells us how he and his wife didn’t learn about what happened until two weeks after the incident occurred by Delaware State Police.
“It happened on January 21, my wife got a phone call from the State Police Resource Officer telling us that there had been an incident on the 21st, which was two weeks before,” Pickett tells our news department. “We immediately wanted to find out what happened, so that was a Friday afternoon and I, over the weekend, left a message with the Superintendent asking to speak with him regarding this.”
All requests to meet with Cape Henlopen School District Superintendent Bob Fulton went ignored, according to Pickett who said he was finally able to meet with two other district officials who allowed he and his wife to review what happened through the school bus surveillance footage.
The severity of what happened didn’t really sink in until Pickett and his wife viewed the video footage from the bus that allegedly shows the aide punch their eight-year-old daughter twice in the head, all the while screaming profanities.
“The video shows her punching our daughter in the head twice,” Pickett stated. “Also, on top of it, they’re saying from the district that they can’t hear what the woman is saying, and that the bus driver didn’t know, but from the video and us watching the video, and I’m confident when you watch the video you’ll hear the same thing, you can hear very clearly what the lady is saying. She’s verbally assaulting our daughter and yelling at her.”
After it was clear Superintendent Bob Fulton would not meet with the family, Pickett took his concerns to the Cape Henlopen School Board. He was cut off by Board President Dr. Alison Myers who said “sir, that’s your three minutes. Mr. Pickett, that’s your three minutes” to which Pickett responded by saying “I can finish here or with the local news” to which Dr. Myers responded by saying “that’s what you’re going to have to do sir, three minutes is all you have.”
Interestingly enough, Dr. Myers, according to her biography on the Cape Henlopen School District website, is a former special education teacher. TV Delmarva’s Rob Petree reached out to Dr. Myers in an email:
‘You cut him off right at 3 minutes, when the board can and has in the past extended time for sensitive issues like this, but yet you cut him off and were entirely unsympathetic to the issue he and his family are facing due to a lack of due diligence on the part of the school district. Seeing as you are a former special education teacher, how do you justify how you treated Mr. Pickett?‘
We have yet to receive a response from Dr. Myers.
Pickett says he received a plethora of praise for his restraint at the callous way the board treated him, but the issue dives much deeper than that and is deeply concerning.
“It’s funny, I’m getting a lot of respect for my restraint, and I am naturally a very mild-mannered person, anybody who knows me would probably say that, but I was in my seat and there’s a couple times you can hear me yelling and her saying ‘sir’ and the plan with all of this was not to make this some big known thing,” Pickett stressed. “When we originally went to the school district, we wanted help for our daughter and we wanted to make sure that this never happened again, we gave them time to do it, and the district failed on all accounts.”
Pickett, rightfully upset as he reflected on what transpired, questioned the moral and ethics of the school board as a result of how he was treated, specifically Dr. Alison Myers.
“They proved that they’re more interested in securing their six figure jobs than they are protecting the children that they’re mandated to protect,” Pickett said. “When I began the speech, I was pretty calm, I think I even joked with them in the very beginning, but this is a situation that is very troubling as a parent. Every time I talk about it, it reminds me that my child was punched by a member of the Cape Henlopen School District, and they’re doing nothing about it. So, to be cut off by a woman with a special education background, a woman who has her own children, and I’m sure she’s a wonderful mother, but she has proven that she doesn’t care about my kids and that tells me that she’s probably not in the position that she needs to be in.”
Pickett and his family are calling on the school board to investigate the incident and find out if this happened to their daughter more than the one time they’re aware of, and if the aide abused other children. So far, the district has refused to say whether or not they’re investigating.
We reached out to the Cape Henlopen School District and were issued the following response from Communications Coordinator, Stephanie DeMalto:
“In response to your May 13, 2022 email, you have requested information pertaining to the conduct of a former employee and related matters. We take the safety of all of our students very seriously and hold all of our employees to the highest of standards. The individual involved is no longer an employee of the District. Under Delaware law, even former employees have privacy rights, and thus we cannot provide further comment.“
In a follow-up response, we formally requested an interview with Superintendent Bob Fulton and are awaiting a response.
The Down Syndrome Association of Delaware has issued a statement and is assisting the family of the eight-year-old girl who was assaulted by a bus aide in the Cape Henlopen School District.
“Recently the Down Syndrome Association of Delaware (DSA of DE) became notified of an incident regarding alleged abuse of an 8-year-old girl with Down syndrome in Cape Henlopen School District. Our organization has been in direct communication with the child’s family and is currently providing support through this extremely difficult situation,” Lauren Camp Gates, Executive Director of the Down Syndrome Association of Delaware stated. “The DSA of DE holds a formal partnership with the Beau Biden Foundation for the Protection of Children since 2018. As stated in our Child Protection Policy, we are devoted to the safety of individuals with Down syndrome. We understand that this incident poses great concern to many of our families, particularly those who have individuals in this school district.”
The organization also linked to our full report in their statement.
This remains a developing story that TV Delmarva continues to investigate.
The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting that damaged an unoccupied vehicle on Thursday night.
According to the Dover Police Department, the incident occurred around 9:54 p.m. as officers responded to the Capitol Green neighborhood for a report of shots fired.
Shortly thereafter, police say a 23-year-old male notified police that his vehicle had been struck by gunfire multiple times.
The vehicle was parked in the rear alley of the 400 Block of New Castle Avenue and was struck at least seven times.
Anyone with any information is urged to contact police.
72-year-old Gloria Williams, of New Castle, DE – Delaware State Police
A 72-year-old New Castle woman was arrested on felony assault charges after police say she stabbed a person who tried to throw away her walker.
According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident occurred around 9:30 p.m., Tuesday at the Hollywood Motel on South Dupont Highway in New Castle.
Police arrived and learned that a 57-year-old victim was engaged in a verbal argument with 72-year-old Gloria Williams over a suspected theft, according to police. The argument escalated and turned physical.
After the two were separated, police say a short time later the victim tried to throw Williams’ walker in the dumpster. During this action, Williams allegedly produced a knife and stabbed the victim in the upper extremity. The victim was treated at an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
When police arrived, Williams reportedly still had the knife in her hand. The knife was recovered and she was taken into custody without incident.
Williams was charged with Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony (Felony) and Assault 2nd Degree (Felony). She was arraigned and committed to the Delores J. Baylor Correctional Institution on $30,000 secured bond.
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Weather: An isolated sprinkle or shower may be possible for the rest of this evening as even more clouds begin to settle in. More gray and breezy conditions will be back on Thursday with rain developing during the overnight hours. Rain is in the forecast this weekend for the last hoorah for this coastal storm before much warmer and drier weather settles in.
Police are investigating after a 12-year-old and 17-year-old were shot Tuesday night in Dover.
According to the Dover Police Department, shortly before 9 p.m., Tuesday officers were called to the 400 Block of Barrister Place for a report of shots fired.
When officers arrived, several shell casings were located at the rear of a home.
While on-scene, police learned that a 12-year-old male and 17-year-old male had been shot.
The 17-year-old was flown to Christiana Hospital with a gunshot wound to the lower torso, and the 12-year-old was shot in the hand and remained in Dover for treatment. Both are expected to survive their injuries.
Police say both victims provided multiple and differing accounts of the incident.
Anyone with any information is urged to contact police.
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Weather: More cloudy and breezy conditions will continue into the overnight hours tonight. Similar ordeal once we get into Wednesday with more clouds, breezy conditions, and a cooler day overall. We will see that coastal low make a return towards the weekend with more rain chances but warmer weather is finally on the way towards the weekend.
Top Stories: Delaware State Police are looking for a Delmar, Delaware man wanted on numerous charges. The Delaware House of Representatives voted for the second time this session to legalize marijuana, and this time it passed. And First Lady Jill Biden was in Slovakia over the weekend meeting with displaced Ukrainians.
Weather: it may be sunny and all the rain is gone, for now, we are still dealing with the issues with this late-season coastal storm here on Delmarva. Clouds will return a little bit tonight with more cooler days ahead. Not to mention more rounds of coastal flooding with each high tide this week. But the good news is warmer weather is finally on the way later this week.
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Weather: We are patiently awaiting the arrival of our long-duration late-season nor’easter moving into the region tonight. Expect heavy rainfall, gusty winds, scattered strong thunderstorms, and the primary threat being coastal flooding. These conditions will continue throughout the entire weekend but the good news is we have much drier and warmer weather ahead next week.
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Weather: Clouds will still be remaining in place as we head into the overnight hours tonight. We are continuing to watch out for the threat of heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and coastal flooding concerns throughout the weekend all thanks to a late-season nor’easter.
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Weather: Showers and a few isolated thunderstorms are possible for the rest of this afternoon into the early evening hours. We get a break from the wet weather for your Thursday with slightly cooler conditions. But the big story is a late season nor’easter that will be battering the coastlines during the holiday weekend.
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Weather: we will still be under the impacts of a stationary boundary as we head into the overnight hours with showers developing just after midnight. We will see the sun return on Wednesday with very warm temperatures and the possibility of seeing an afternoon thunderstorm. We get a break from the precipitation on Thursday but there is the chance of a coastal storm to finish out the week.
A Sussex County man has been sentenced to two years in prison for a hate crime involving a neighbor.
James Raab, of Laurel, was sentenced on April 22 after pleading guilty to felony Hate Crime, Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony, Aggravated Menacing, and Resisting Arrest.
Raab, 38, was arrested following investigation into an incident in which he threatened a neighbor with a knife while yelling racial slurs, according to the Delaware Attorney General’s Office.
“These crimes have the potential to shake entire communities and rob them of their sense of peace and security,” said Attorney General Kathy Jennings. “We cannot allow racial, religious, or other hate-motivated crime to fester. I am grateful to the prosecutors in the Division of Civil Rights & Public Trust and Delaware State Police for working to ensure that hate has no safe quarter in this state.”
Raab has remained incarcerated since his arrest on May, 25, 2021. This sentence was secured by Deputy Attorney General David Skoranski with the assistance of DOJ Paralegal Trisha McGinnis following an investigation led by the Delaware State Police, Troop 5.
Javian Scott, 18, of Dover, DE – Dover Police Dept.
A Dover man has been arrested on drug and weapons charges.
The Dover Police Department arrested 18-year-old Javian Scott on gun charges during a traffic stop on Saturday night, according to police. Officers stopped Scott in the area of Lincoln Street and Forrest Street for a motor vehicle violation around 10:58 p.m.
During the stop, police say they could smell a strong odor of marijuana in the vehicle. During a search, they located 23 grams of marijuana, a loaded .45 caliber handgun under the driver seat, and a loaded revolver in a backpack inside the vehicle.
Scott was released after posting a $25,000 secured bond on the following charges: Possession of Firearm/Ammo by Person Prohibited (3x), Carry Concealed Deadly Weapon (2x), and Possession of Marijuana.
Andrew White, 35, of Lincoln, DE – Delaware State Police Dept.
A wanted Lincoln man was arrested on felony charges after police say he resisted arrested.
According to Delaware State Police, around 1:30 p.m., Sunday troopers on patrol witnessed 35-year-old Andrew White walking northbound on Greentop Road, south of Ross Road.
The trooper was familiar with White and knew that he had several active warrants for his arrest, according to police. A traffic stop was initiated and during the interaction, police say White fled the scene on foot.
After a brief foot pursuit, the trooper tried to take White into custody, but police say he resisted and had a physical altercation with the trooper.
White was successfully taken into custody and the trooper was not injured during the incident, but there was damage to his uniform.
White was charged with Resisting Arrest (Felony), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Criminal Mischief, and Disorderly Conduct. He was arraigned and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on $2,400 secured bond.
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Weather: A warm and sunny afternoon today will lead to an increase in clouds once we get into the overnight hours tonight. Tomorrow will be a few degrees colder with a persistent onshore breeze keeping our coastal location a little bit on the chilly side. Multiple rain chances are expected this week all the way into this weekend.
Donald Sheldon, 51, of Wilmington, DE – Delaware State Police
A Wilmington man was arrested on his 8th DUI charge in Lewes.
According to the Delaware State Police Department, around 1:59 p.m., Saturday a trooper on patrol observed a blue Ford Expedition traveling at a high rate of speed on northbound Coastal Highway in the area of Dartmouth Drive.
A traffic stop was initiated and the trooper made contact with the operator of the Ford, identified as 51-year-old Donald Sheldon. Upon contact with Sheldon, the trooper reportedly observed signs of impairment and a DUI investigation ensued.
Sheldon was subsequently taken into custody at the scene without incident. A computer inquiry revealed that Sheldon had been convicted for seven prior DUI offenses.
Sheldon was charged with Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol (Felony) and Speeding. He was arraigned and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $20,050 secured bond.
A Virginia man has died following a serious crash with a tractor trailer near Bridgeville.
According to Delaware State Police, the crash occurred just before 2 p.m., Wednesday as a 2022 Freightliner Truck Tractor towing a 2012 Viking Trailer was traveling westbound on Seashore Highway approaching the intersection of Scotts Store Road.
A 2021 Nissan Altima was stopped at the stop sign on at the intersection.
For unknown reasons, police say the driver of the Altima failed to remain stopped as the Freightliner approached and pulled into its path while turning left onto Seashore Highway.
The Freightliner tried to brake and swerve to avoid striking the Nissan, but was unable to resulting in the front right side of the Freightliner striking the left side of the Altima.
The driver and sole occupant of the Freightliner, a 64-year-old Milford man, was properly restrained and was not injured.
The driver of the Nissan, an 80-year-old Alexandria, VA man, was properly restrained and was transported to an area hospital by helicopter in critical condition.
Unfortunately, on Thursday, he passed away as a result of his injuries.
A 77-year-old Alexandria, VA, woman was properly restrained in the front passenger seat. She was transported to an area hospital and admitted with serious injuries.
The road was closed for about 3 and a half hours while the crash was investigated and later cleared.
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Weather: critical fire weather remains a threat for the rest of this afternoon and a good chunk of this evening before the winds start calming down. Another chilly night in-store with an area of high pressure dominating our weather conditions. a warmer day is in store for Friday with a return of those winds. and a bigger warm-up on the way next week.
Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal single motor vehicle crash that occurred early Wednesday morning in the Newark area.
On April 27th, 2022, at approximately 1:09 a.m., a silver Buick LeSabre was traveling westbound on Chestnut Hill Road (Delaware Route 4) west of Salem Church Road. For unknown reasons, the driver veered left off of the roadway and continued traveling in a southwestern direction before the car struck a steel overhead street sign support and a guardrail. The Buick then overturned onto its right side in the center median.
The driver, a 31-year-old Newark female, was not properly restrained and unfortunately was pronounced deceased at the scene due to her injuries. Identification is pending notification to the next-of-kin.
There were no passengers in the Buick, and no one else was reported injured.
The roadway was closed for approximately 2.5 hours while the collision was being investigated. The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Anyone who witnessed this collision is asked to contact Master Corporal J. Forester by calling 302-365-8485. Information may also be provided by sending a Private Facebook Message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at www.delawarecrimestoppers.com.
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Weather: We are patiently awaiting the arrival of a cold front to move through over the next several hours giving us the chance of some scattered rain showers and maybe an isolated thunderstorm. Cooler weather will filter in behind this front tonight and we will see an increase in those winds over the next day or two. A slow and steady warm-up is ahead towards this weekend with more rain chances on the way early next week.
Antonio Boyer, 23, of Harrington, DE – Harrington Police Dept.
A Harrington man has been arrested on kidnapping charges.
According to the Harrington Police Department, on Monday, officers were dispatched to a business in the 16000 block of S. DuPont Highway for reports of a domestic disturbance.
Responding officers were advised by witnesses and also were able to observe on security cameras in the store that a male suspect entered the store and engaged in a verbal altercation with the victim, according to police.
The victim then fled to the office of the business where the male suspect followed her, grabbed her by the arm, and began pulling her toward the exit. As the victim struggled to get away, police say the suspect picked her up and carried her from the store and threw her into a vehicle.
The vehicle then fled the scene in an unknown direction.
Through investigative measures, officers were able to identify Antonio Boyer, 23, of Harrington, as the suspect.
Police responded to the last known address for Boyer and located the vehicle. He was taken into custody without incident and the victim was located in good condition.
Boyer was charged with Kidnapping Second Degree (C Felony), Unlawful Imprisonment Second Degree (A Misdemeanor), Offensive Touching (Misdemeanor), Criminal Trespass Third Degree (Violation), and Disorderly Conduct (Misdemeanor). He was committed to the Sussex Correctional Institute in lieu of $7001 secured bond.
6-year-old Shawn Taylor of Houtzdale, PA and 25-year-old Naim Abdullah of Aston, PA.
Delaware State Police have arrested two subjects for weapons and drug charges following a traffic stop that occurred on Sunday evening.
On April 24th, 2022 at approximately 8:51 p.m., a trooper on patrol in the Wilmington, DE area observed a black Dodge Challenger traveling at a high rate of speed on southbound Interstate 495 in the area of Cauffiel Parkway. A traffic stop was initiated and the trooper made contact with the occupants, which included 26-year-old Shawn Taylor of Houtzdale, PA and 25-year-old Naim Abdullah of Aston, PA. Upon contacting the occupants, a strong odor of marijuana was detected emitting from the vehicle’s interior. A subsequent search of the Challenger led to the discovery of approximately 0.68 grams of marijuana and a loaded Springfield handgun. Computer checks of Taylor and Abdullah revealed that both subjects were convicted felons prohibited from possessing a firearm.
Taylor and Abdullah were taken into custody without incident and transported to Troop 1, where they were both charged with the following crimes:
Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
Possession of a Firearm While Possessing a Controlled Substance (Felony)
Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon (Felony)
Possession of Marijuana
Both Taylor and Abdullah were arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 11 and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on $30,001 cash bond.
Delaware State Police have arrested 26-year-old Devon McCray of Frankford, DE on drug charges following a traffic stop on Sunday afternoon.
On April 24th, 2022 at approximately 3:04 p.m., a trooper on patrol in the Millsboro, DE area observed a motorcycle stopped on the east side of Cannon Road just north of Devon Road. The motorcycle did not have a registration plate displayed, and the operator was observed standing on the roadside. The trooper attempted to contact the individual, but the operator attempted to flee the scene on the motorcycle and then on foot. A foot chase ensued and the operator, identified as Devon McCray, was taken into custody without incident. A search of McCray led to the discovery of approximately 1.743 grams of suspected heroin and approximately 12.22 grams of cocaine.
McCray was transported to Troop 4 and charged with the following offenses:
Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance in a Tier 2 Quantity (Felony)
Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
Resisting Arrest
Numerous traffic charges
McCray was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 3 and released on $31,350 unsecured bond.
Delaware State Police have arrested 30-year-old Arkeem Adkins of Millsboro, DE for theft of a motor vehicle and other charges following a traffic stop that occurred on Saturday afternoon.
On April 23rd, 2022 at approximately 3:32 p.m., a trooper on patrol in the Dagsboro, DE area observed a black Mercedes C300 traveling at a high rate of speed northbound on Iron Branch Road in the area of Bunting Road. The trooper initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle on Colonial Estates Avenue east of Iron Branch Road and made contact with the operator, identified as Arkeem Adkins. Upon contacting Adkins, a strong odor of marijuana was detected emitting from the vehicle’s interior. A subsequent search of the Mercedes led to the discovery of approximately 0.078 grams of marijuana. A computer inquiry of Adkins showed that he had a suspended driver’s license and an active warrant for his arrest. Computer checks also revealed that the Mercedes C300 had been reported as stolen by Delaware State Police Troop 4 on April 21st, 2022.
Adkins was transported to Troop 4 and charged with the following offenses:
Theft of a Motor Vehicle (Felony)
Theft Under $1,500
Possession of Marijuana
Driving While Suspended / Revoked
Speeding
Adkins was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 3 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $500 secured bond.
A Dover woman is speaking out, pleading for her husband to come back home after he left over a week ago and has not been seen or heard from since.
What was initially perceived as a spat became much more, according to Jamie Clark who reached out to our news department and tells us that her husband, Charles stormed out and left their house on the evening of Wednesday, April 13 after the two got into a dispute over feeding their 9-month-old twins.
“He walked out of the house Wednesday night,” Jamie explained. “We got into a little disagreement, ya know, about babies, babies didn’t want to eat for him, typical married stuff. He stormed out and he pulled into the driveway Thursday morning first thing. He was drunk, he does have a drinking problem, he did a stint in DBH [Dover Behavioral Health Facility] back years before we got together, either 2014 or 2015, and while there he was diagnosed as bipolar disorder.”
After he pulled into the driveway on the morning of Thursday, April 14, Jamie says her husband stated that he was going to get something to eat at Waffle House, and then he left. She has not seen or heard from him since and worries for his safety.
“He said he was going to Waffle House and he’ll be back,” Jamie said. “He turned his phone off and nobody ever heard from him since. He turned his phone off and nobody ever heard from his since. Everybody has tried calling him, straight to voicemail, I can’t ping the phone, he’s on my cellphone account.”
Jamie says she reached out to Dover Police who investigated and learned that her husband was at the Days Inn where he reportedly checked out the Friday morning before Easter. Since he left voluntarily, police have not yet issued a Gold Alert, according to Jamie who went on to tell us of a message her husband sent to some friends before he left that said “the worst is yet to come.”
“He sent out a message to a bunch of his close friends Wednesday night,” Jamie said. “The message wasn’t released right away, it wasn’t until his parents started reaching out to his friends. In the message, it was just a bunch of rambling, but you could tell he was drunk, and in the message it specifically said ‘the worst is yet to come.’ So, to me, with him being back to drinking heavily like he did years and years prior, and with a bipolar disorder, that to me is very alarming and very frightening. Again, nobody has heard from him.”
Fighting back tears, Jamie begged for her husband to return home.
“Charlie, just come home for the kids,” Jamie stressed. “The babies know you’re gone, they miss you, the girls know you’re gone, they miss you, pick up the phone and call somebody. You need to come home. If you don’t want to call me, call your parents, call your sister, call somebody. Let us know where you are.”
Jamie says she hasn’t got any sleep since her husband left and that her whole family is sick over the situation and just wants Charles to come home.
“I’ve been trying to keep myself going the best I can for the kids,” Jamie said. “I’ve had a lot of help over the last week between my parents and his parents. Everybody’s been checking in on me, I have an amazing support system, but it’s been hard. It has been. My oldest, she’s taking it extremely hard.”
Jamie urges anyone who may think they saw her husband or anybody who knows of his whereabouts to contact her at (302) 423-0736.
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Weather: A warm-weather weekend is ahead with well above average temperatures and dry conditions. But a big cool down is on the way next week.
Delaware State Police have arrested 19-year-old Dyquan Snead of Harrington, DE following a traffic stop that occurred on Thursday night.
On April 21st, 2022 at approximately 11:45 p.m., a trooper on patrol in the Lewes, DE area observed a white Nissan Altima traveling northbound on Coastal Highway in the area of Nassau Road. A computer inquiry of the vehicle’s registration revealed that the owner of the Altima, who was listed as Dyquan Snead, had a suspended driver’s license and an active warrant for his arrest. The trooper confirmed Snead was the operator, and a traffic stop was initiated. Upon contacting Snead, a strong odor of marijuana was detected emitting from the vehicle’s interior. Snead was taken into custody without incident, and a subsequent search of the Altima led to the discovery of approximately 90.19 grams of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, over $380 in suspected drug proceeds, and a Smith & Wesson handgun with an obliterated serial number.
Snead was transported to Troop 7 and charged with the following offenses:
Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
Possession of a Firearm While Possessing a Controlled Substance (Felony)
Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
Possession of a Weapon With an Obliterated Serial Number (Felony)
Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon (Felony)
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – 2 counts
Driving While Suspended or Revoked
Failure to Have Insurance Identification in Possession
Snead was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 3 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $70,500 cash bond.
