Location: Church Street in front of YMCA, Rehoboth Beach, DE
Date of Occurrence: Monday August 6, 2012 at approximately 11:25 p.m.
Victim: 23 year old male
Suspect:
Black male, 16 – 19 years old, 5’09” – 5’10”, 150 lbs., wearing a red hooded sweat shirt with white lettering across the front, black baggie shorts, white sneakers with white socks up to his knees. Armed with a silver handgun.
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Rehoboth Beach, DE- The Delaware State Police are currently investigating an attempted robbery of a victim walking in the area of the YMCA.
The incident occurred at approximately 11:25 p.m. Monday night as a 23 year old male was walking southwest on Church Street near the YMCA. A black male, who was walking in the opposite direction, approached the male victim and pointed a handgun at him. The suspect then demanded the victim’s money. The victim was able to push the suspect away and ran toward Coastal Highway where he was able to reach safety. As the victim looked back, he saw the suspect running toward Rehoboth Ave before he lost sight of him. The victim was not injured in this incident.
If anyone has any information in reference to this incident, they are asked to contact the Troop 4 at 302-856-5850 ext. 211 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333. Information may also be provided via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com
Send an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword "DSP."
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Tuesday, August 07, 2012
Troopers Investigating Tractor Trailer Crash, Georgetown
Location: South DuPont Boulevard (US113) southbound at Kruger Road, Georgetown, DE
Date of Occurrence: Tuesday August 7, 2012 at approximately 10:08 a.m.
Operator and Vehicle Information:
Operator #1: 16 year old male from Georgetown, DE
Vehicle #1: 2007 Chevrolet Silverado
Operator #2: Mae J. Sirrell, 70, Townsend, DE
Vehicle #2: 2000 Lincoln Town Car
Operator #3: Randall J. Dreeszen, 60, Iowa City, Iowa
Vehicle #3: 2012 International Prostar tractor trailer (fully loaded with glass masonry jars)
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Georgetown, DE- The Delaware State Police are currently investigating a crash involving a tractor trailer and two vehicles on US113 southbound in the area of Kruger Road south of Georgetown.
The incident occurred around 10:08 a.m. this morning as a 16 year old male was operating a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado and was stopped in the cross over of US113 at Wood Branch Road. The operator was attempting to cross over US113 northbound and travel eastbound on Wood Branch Road when he failed to yield to a 2000 Lincoln Town Car that was traveling northbound on US113. The Silverado struck the rear of the Town Car, which was being operated by Mae J. Sirrell, causing it to spin out of control and into the center median before it stopped in the southbound lanes of US113. A 2012 International tractor trailer being operated by Randall J. Dreeszen, was traveling southbound in the right lane of US113 when he attempted to avoid the car in the road and applied his brakes. The tractor trailer, which was fully loaded with glass masonry jars, struck the front of the Town Car with the rear tires of the tractor portion of the rig which caused the truck to overturn and land on its side partially in the right lane and shoulder of the road.
Mae Sirrell, who was properly restrained, was trapped in the vehicle for approximately 20 minutes before being extricated by Georgetown Fire Department. She was flown to Christiana Hospital by Delaware State Police Aviation (Trooper 2) where she is currently admitted in stable condition.
Randall Dreeszen, who was properly restrained, was not injured in the crash. The 16 year old male, who was uninjured, was charged with Failure to Yield the Right of Way, Inattentive Driving, and No Proof of Insurance.
Traffic in the area of US113 southbound at Kruger Road was impacted for over 4.5 hours as the crash was investigated and cleared.
Date of Occurrence: Tuesday August 7, 2012 at approximately 10:08 a.m.
Operator and Vehicle Information:
Operator #1: 16 year old male from Georgetown, DE
Vehicle #1: 2007 Chevrolet Silverado
Operator #2: Mae J. Sirrell, 70, Townsend, DE
Vehicle #2: 2000 Lincoln Town Car
Operator #3: Randall J. Dreeszen, 60, Iowa City, Iowa
Vehicle #3: 2012 International Prostar tractor trailer (fully loaded with glass masonry jars)
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Georgetown, DE- The Delaware State Police are currently investigating a crash involving a tractor trailer and two vehicles on US113 southbound in the area of Kruger Road south of Georgetown.
The incident occurred around 10:08 a.m. this morning as a 16 year old male was operating a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado and was stopped in the cross over of US113 at Wood Branch Road. The operator was attempting to cross over US113 northbound and travel eastbound on Wood Branch Road when he failed to yield to a 2000 Lincoln Town Car that was traveling northbound on US113. The Silverado struck the rear of the Town Car, which was being operated by Mae J. Sirrell, causing it to spin out of control and into the center median before it stopped in the southbound lanes of US113. A 2012 International tractor trailer being operated by Randall J. Dreeszen, was traveling southbound in the right lane of US113 when he attempted to avoid the car in the road and applied his brakes. The tractor trailer, which was fully loaded with glass masonry jars, struck the front of the Town Car with the rear tires of the tractor portion of the rig which caused the truck to overturn and land on its side partially in the right lane and shoulder of the road.
Mae Sirrell, who was properly restrained, was trapped in the vehicle for approximately 20 minutes before being extricated by Georgetown Fire Department. She was flown to Christiana Hospital by Delaware State Police Aviation (Trooper 2) where she is currently admitted in stable condition.
Randall Dreeszen, who was properly restrained, was not injured in the crash. The 16 year old male, who was uninjured, was charged with Failure to Yield the Right of Way, Inattentive Driving, and No Proof of Insurance.
Traffic in the area of US113 southbound at Kruger Road was impacted for over 4.5 hours as the crash was investigated and cleared.
Two New York Men Apprehended After Christiana Mall Jewelry Store Robbery
Location:
Zales Jewelry Store, Christiana Mall, 311 Christiana Mall Road, Newark, DE
Date of Occurrence:
Monday, August 6, 2012 at 2:17 p.m.
Victim:
Four female employees
Defendants/Charges/ Bond Information:
Phillip A. Collier-40 of Brooklyn,NY (photo attached, white shirt)
Robbery First Degree (4 counts)
Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (4 counts)
Kidnapping Second Degree (4 counts)
Possession of a Deadly Weapon by a Person Prohibited
Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony
Receiving a Stolen Firearm
Conspiracy Second Degree
Committed to HRYCI on $978,000 Cash Bond
Andre Lynch-40 of Brooklyn, NY (photo attached, red shirt)
Robbery First Degree (4 counts)
Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (4 counts)
Kidnapping Second Degree (4 counts)
Possession of a Deadly Weapon by a Person Prohibited
Receiving a Stolen Firearm
Conspiracy Second Degree
Committed to HRYCI on $978,000 Cash Bond
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Newark-Delaware State Police apprehended two Brooklyn, New York men shortly after committing an armed robbery at the Zales Jewelry Store in the Christiana Mall, yesterday afternoon.
The incident occurred on Monday, August 6, 2012 at approximately 2:17 p.m. as a male suspect later identified as Phillip A. Collier-40 of Brooklyn, NY entered the Zales Jewelry Store and approached a female employee and asked to look at engagement rings. After looking at several rings, Collier reached into his waistband, produced a semi-automatic handgun and pointed it at the female employee, demanding that she put jewelry into a “tote” style bag that he also produced. Collier also ordered the three other female employees at gunpoint to assist in filling the bag with jewelry. After loading the bag with the merchandise, Collier ordered all four female employees into a bathroom/office inside of the store. Collier then fled on foot from the store and into the Macy’s store located adjacent to the Zales. After Collier fled the store, one of the Zale’s employees contacted a Christiana Mall Security Officer and advised him of the robbery and was able to provide a description of the suspect. The Christiana Mall Security dispatch centered issued a general broadcast to its officers with details of the robbery and suspect description. A second Christiana Mall Security Officer spotted a suspect matching the description exit the Macy’s store and get into a brown Ford Expedition with Georgia registration, and exit the mall onto I95. The suspect vehicle information was immediately relayed to the Delaware State Police Communications Center, and a general broadcast was issued for the suspect vehicle.
A Delaware State Trooper, working a special duty construction assignment on I95 near the Christiana Mall, observed the Ford Expedition traveling I95 northbound from the Christiana Mall and began to follow it. After being joined by several other Troopers, a vehicle stop was conducted at approximately 2:36 p.m. on I295 eastbound in the area of RT9, New Castle. The vehicle’s operator, later identified as Andre Lynch-40 of Brooklyn, NY was taken into custody without incident. Collier was found to be lying in a prone position in the rear seat of the vehicle. After being removed from the vehicle it was discovered that Collier was laying on top of a fully loaded Sig Sauer 9mm handgun, reported stolen from Virginia Beach, VA in January of 2010. The jewelry taken, valued at over $160,000, was recovered inside of the vehicle.
Collier and Lynch were arrested and charged with the above crimes, arraigned and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Center on $978,000 cash Bond each.
Troopers continue to investigate this incident. Surveillance footage of the incident is not available as the investigation continues.
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WCSO Press Releases 8-7-12
Incident: Assault / Reckless Endangerment
Date of Incident: 5 Aug 2012
Location: Wilson Street, Hebron, MD
Suspect: Jeremy Dalton York, 21, Hebron, MD
Narrative: On 5 August 2012 at 1:20 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported altercation on Wilson Street in Hebron. Upon arrival, the deputy learned that two female subjects were driving through Hebron when they were followed by Jeremy York in a separate vehicle. The deputy learned that York intentionally struck the women’s vehicle, cut them off and forced them to stop on the roadway at which time York exited his vehicle to confront the women. York is accused of removing his cowboy boot and utilizing it to strike at the passenger window of the women’s vehicle until it shattered. The deputy learned that the altercation was the result of a situation that began earlier in the evening at a party in the Hebron area.
The deputy placed York under arrest and transported him to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner detained York in the Detention Center in lieu of $30,000.00 bond.
Charges: Assault 2nd Degree
Reckless Endangerment
Malicious Destruction of Property
Incident: Protective Order Violation
Date of Incident: 5 Aug 2012
Location: 7200 block of Sixty Foot Road, Pittsville, MD
Suspect: Brian K. Cooper, 46, Laurel, DE
Narrative: On 5 August 2012 at 2:06 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in the 7200 block of Sixty Foot Road in Pittsville for a reported violation of a Protective Order. Upon arrival, the deputy learned that Brian Cooper entered an apartment without permission and announced he was going to use the shower. After showering, Cooper left the residence and was on a nearby front porch when the deputy arrived. The deputy confirmed that a valid and current protective order barred Cooper from entering the residence in question. When confronted about the order, Cooper informed the deputy that he was unaware of the active order.
The deputy placed Cooper under arrest and transported him to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner detained Cooper in the Detention Center in lieu of $20,000.00 bond.
Charges: Violation of a Protective Order
Burglary 4th Degree
Trespass
Date of Incident: 5 Aug 2012
Location: Wilson Street, Hebron, MD
Suspect: Jeremy Dalton York, 21, Hebron, MD
Narrative: On 5 August 2012 at 1:20 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported altercation on Wilson Street in Hebron. Upon arrival, the deputy learned that two female subjects were driving through Hebron when they were followed by Jeremy York in a separate vehicle. The deputy learned that York intentionally struck the women’s vehicle, cut them off and forced them to stop on the roadway at which time York exited his vehicle to confront the women. York is accused of removing his cowboy boot and utilizing it to strike at the passenger window of the women’s vehicle until it shattered. The deputy learned that the altercation was the result of a situation that began earlier in the evening at a party in the Hebron area.
The deputy placed York under arrest and transported him to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner detained York in the Detention Center in lieu of $30,000.00 bond.
Charges: Assault 2nd Degree
Reckless Endangerment
Malicious Destruction of Property
Incident: Protective Order Violation
Date of Incident: 5 Aug 2012
Location: 7200 block of Sixty Foot Road, Pittsville, MD
Suspect: Brian K. Cooper, 46, Laurel, DE
Narrative: On 5 August 2012 at 2:06 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in the 7200 block of Sixty Foot Road in Pittsville for a reported violation of a Protective Order. Upon arrival, the deputy learned that Brian Cooper entered an apartment without permission and announced he was going to use the shower. After showering, Cooper left the residence and was on a nearby front porch when the deputy arrived. The deputy confirmed that a valid and current protective order barred Cooper from entering the residence in question. When confronted about the order, Cooper informed the deputy that he was unaware of the active order.
The deputy placed Cooper under arrest and transported him to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner detained Cooper in the Detention Center in lieu of $20,000.00 bond.
Charges: Violation of a Protective Order
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