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Thousands gathered at the University of Delaware to honor Delaware State Police Corporal Matthew 'Ty' Snook, who was killed in the line of duty at a DMV in Minquadale, Delaware. The ceremony included a procession, a 21-gun salute, and a flyover, paying tribute to his service and sacrifice. Snook, a 10-year veteran, is survived by his wife and young daughter, and his funeral concluded with a private burial.
The Delaware State Police expressed gratitude to the community and partners for their support during the dignified transfer of fallen officer Cpl/1 Matthew T. 'Ty' Snook, honoring his service and sacrifice, and encouraging continued prayers and support for his family.
Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting in Laurel, Delaware, with multiple victims. The area around Belle Avenue and West 7th Street is currently shut down, and the Laurel Police Department has warned of multiple suspects at large. Authorities are urging people to avoid the area and report any suspicious activity to 911.
Delaware State Police arrested Zachary Orr of New Castle, Delaware, after a pursuit in Wilmington. Orr, who had multiple capiases for his arrest and a court order prohibiting him from operating a motor vehicle, was charged with felony offenses including noncompliance with conditions of recognizance bond, disregarding a police officer signal, and additional traffic offenses. He was taken into custody without incident and released on a $5,206 unsecured bond.
A Delaware State Police trooper, Dempsey R. Walters, has been indicted on felony charges after allegedly "brutally beating" a 15-year-old boy who played a ding dong ditch prank on his house. Walters, who was on duty at the time, turned off his body camera during the assault but was unaware that the device was still capturing video. The video shows Walters striking the boy in the face and later hitting him twice, fracturing his right eye socket. Walters has been charged with assault, deprivation of civil rights, and official misconduct. The incident has sparked outrage and adds to the growing list of Delaware law enforcement officers facing criminal charges.
A Delaware State Police trooper, Dempsey R. Walters, has been indicted on felony charges after brutally beating a 15-year-old boy who had pranked his home. Walters, who was on duty at the time, turned off his body camera during the assault but was unaware that it was still capturing video. The incident, which occurred last month, resulted in the boy suffering a fractured eye socket. Walters has been charged with assault, deprivation of civil rights, and official misconduct. The Delaware State Police have apologized to the victims and are investigating if other officers violated policies. This case adds to a growing list of Delaware law enforcement officers facing charges or convictions for misconduct.
Delaware State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in New Castle that resulted in the death of a 28-year-old man. The man was observed shoplifting and attempted to flee in a getaway vehicle, striking an unmarked police car. When troopers tried to take him into custody, he resisted and continued to drive in a manner that endangered officers, leading to the shooting. Two troopers sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation is ongoing, and the officers involved will be placed on administrative leave.
Aaron Matthews of Georgetown, Delaware was arrested by the Delaware State Police for felony drug offenses after a traffic stop in Seaford. During the stop, troopers found crack cocaine in Matthews' car and in the back of the police car where he was detained. Matthews was charged with multiple crimes, including possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance and endangering the welfare of a child. He was taken into custody and held on a $23,209 cash bond.
Delaware State Police are investigating a homicide that occurred during an unsanctioned car meet in New Castle, Delaware. A 17-year-old male was found with multiple gunshot wounds and later died at the hospital, while a 21-year-old male sustained a gunshot wound to his foot and is in stable condition. The incident occurred after a confrontation where numerous shots were fired, and the suspects fled the scene. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact the Delaware State Police.
Delaware State Police Troop 5 has issued a Gold Alert for 53-year-old Helga Melvin, who was last seen in the Delmar area on June 30, 2023. Efforts to locate her have been unsuccessful, and there is concern for her safety and well-being. Helga is described as a white female, approximately 5'05" tall, weighing around 240 pounds, with black hair. Anyone with information about her whereabouts is urged to contact Delaware State Police Troop 5 or Delaware Crime Stoppers.
A 77-year-old woman from Newark, Delaware, was killed after being struck by a car while attempting to cross a dark street. The impact was so strong that she was launched into the air and landed on another car. The driver of the vehicle that hit her was a 19-year-old man from Elkton, Maryland. There was no crosswalk in the area, and the incident occurred in a poorly lit section of the road. In a separate incident the same night, another pedestrian was critically injured after being struck by a car in Wilmington. Delaware has seen 74 traffic deaths so far in 2023, making it the fifth most dangerous state for pedestrians in the country.
The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred in the Dover area early this morning, leaving one man dead. The driver of the 2015 GMC Acadia has yet to be identified and was pronounced dead at the scene. The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues investigating this incident and is asking anyone who witnessed the crash to contact them. The Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit is available to offer support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline.
Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal single vehicle collision that occurred in Laurel, Delaware. The accident involved a 2009 Chevrolet HHR that was being driven by a 27-year-old male who failed to maintain control of the vehicle and overturned several times. The driver was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation is ongoing, and witnesses are asked to come forward with any information.
The Delaware State Police are responding to a barricaded armed subject at Compass at the Grove Apartments in Newark. As a precautionary measure, affected residences in the area have been evacuated and all entrances into the apartment complex have been closed. Further details are yet to be released.
A 27-year-old male driver from Georgetown, DE was killed in a single-vehicle collision on Lewes-Georgetown Highway in Seaford, Delaware. The driver lost control of his 2020 Ford Eco Sport and hit a tree off the roadway. The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating the incident and seeking witnesses. The victim's identity has not been released pending notification of next of kin.