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Delaware man arrested in string of burglaries at corporate center

NEWARK, DE – Delaware State Police arrested 21-year-old Isaiah Moore, of Wilmington, for burglary and related charges linked to multiple incidents at the Iron Hill Corporate Center in Newark. The investigation began after troopers responded to several reports of burglary at the location.

On Monday, August 13, at approximately 12:20 a.m., an unknown suspect entered the corporate center and accessed PC Online, a business located within the facility. The suspect fled without taking any property, and this burglary was not initially reported to law enforcement.

On Saturday, September 21, at around 9:30 p.m., another suspect with a similar appearance entered the center and accessed PC Online again. The individual removed various items, including credit cards belonging to employees, which led to unauthorized purchases the following day.

On Friday, October 4, at about 3:30 a.m., a suspect with a similar appearance gained entry to the WSFS Bank Administrative Office within the corporate center. Various personal items belonging to bank employees were taken during this incident.

The next evening, Saturday, October 5, at around 10:30 p.m., a suspect attempted to burglarize PC Online but was unsuccessful in entering the business. Later, between October 9 and 10, a suspect with a similar appearance gained access to the Bistro At Prides Crossing and took an undisclosed amount of money from the cash register.

Through investigative work, detectives identified the suspect as Isaiah Moore and secured a warrant for his arrest. On Wednesday, October 16, Moore turned himself in at Troop 6 and was charged with multiple offenses.

The charges include wearing a disguise during the commission of a felony, four counts of burglary in the third degree, attempted burglary in the third degree, unlawful use of a payment card over $1,500, and 12 counts of theft under $1,500. Moore was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and released on his own recognizance.

A string of burglaries in Newark led to the arrest of a Wilmington man for multiple charges.

Two-vehicle crash in Georgetown leaves one dead, another injured

GEORGETOWN, DE – Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred Thursday evening on Lewes-Georgetown Highway. The incident involved a Honda Civic and an Audi A4.

At 6:15 p.m., the Honda Civic was traveling westbound when it crossed the center line and entered the eastbound lane. This led to a collision with an eastbound Audi A4.

The driver of the Honda, a 25-year-old man from Laurel, Delaware, was not properly restrained. He was transported to a local hospital, where he later died. His identity is being withheld pending family notification.

The Audi driver, an 18-year-old woman from Hockessin, Delaware, sustained non-life-threatening injuries. She was also taken to an area hospital for treatment.

Lewes-Georgetown Highway was closed temporarily as the crash was investigated and cleared.

The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit is conducting the investigation. They request that witnesses contact Sergeant A. Mitchell at (302) 703-3269.

The Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit is available to assist those affected by the crash through a toll-free hotline.

A tragic outcome highlights ongoing roadway dangers.

Hockessin man arrested for DUI and vehicular assault in Newark crash

NEWARK, DE – Delaware State Police arrested 32-year-old Tristan Proffitt from Hockessin for vehicular assault, DUI, and related charges following a crash that occurred Saturday night.

On Saturday at approximately 10:00 p.m., troopers responded to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Paper Mill Road and Polly Drummond Hill Road. Preliminary investigations revealed that a Kia Sportage, driven by Proffitt, was traveling northbound on Polly Drummond Hill Road and entered the intersection after running a red light.

At the same time, a Kia Forte was traveling southbound on Paper Mill Road when it was struck by the Sportage. Troopers contacted Proffitt at the scene and observed signs of impairment, leading to a DUI investigation.

After administering Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, authorities determined that Proffitt was impaired and took him into custody without incident. The driver of the Forte, a 40-year-old man from Middletown, and his passenger, a 21-year-old man from Newark, were both transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.

Proffitt was taken to Troop 6, where he was charged with two counts of first-degree vehicular assault, driving a vehicle under the influence of a combination of alcohol and any drug, and failure to stop at a red light. He was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11 and released on a $2,500 unsecured bond.

The police investigation remains ongoing as authorities evaluate the incident’s circumstances.

A Hockessin man faces serious charges after allegedly causing a major crash while impaired.

Tragic crash claims life of Middletown man

DOVER, DE – Delaware State Police have identified 27-year-old Savion Lea from Middletown as the individual who died in a fatal crash on Friday. The accident is currently under investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit.

Authorities are asking for assistance from the public. They request that anyone who witnesses the crash or possesses relevant information reach out to Corporal K. Oakes at (302) 365-8483.

Information may also be provided through a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

In addition to the investigation, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit offers support. The unit assists victims or witnesses of crime and those who have lost loved ones, available 24 hours a day via a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461).

Individuals can also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov for support and resources.

The Delaware State Police continue their investigation to uncover further details about the crash that led to Lea’s death.

Tragedy strikes in Middletown as a life taken too soon leaves the community mourning.

Police nab duo for organized retail crime at Wilmington Target

WILMINGTON, DE – Delaware State Police arrested 25-year-old Daylast Deshields from Wilmington and obtained a warrant for 34-year-old Brendan Davis from Rehoboth Beach for organized retail crime. The incidents occurred last month at a Target store.

On Thursday, detectives were informed about a theft that took place on September 28 at Target, located at 1050 Brandywine Parkway in Wilmington. The investigation revealed that at approximately 9:00 a.m., an unknown suspect loaded a shopping cart with over $900 worth of clothing and electronics before leaving the store.

The suspect returned shortly after and filled another cart with over $900 worth of merchandise. Soon after, he was confronted by Target’s Asset Protection staff, prompting him to abandon the cart and flee with his accomplice.

Following their investigation, police identified Davis as the primary suspect and Deshields as the accomplice. On Sunday, Deshields was arrested and taken to Troop 1.

Deshields faced charges for organized retail crime and conspiracy, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and released on a $1,000 unsecured bond.

Davis currently remains in custody at a correctional facility in West Chester, Pennsylvania, awaiting extradition to Delaware. Upon his return, he will face similar charges.

This incident highlights ongoing issues with retail theft in the area as law enforcement continues to respond to organized crime efforts.

Three teens arrested for school restroom robbery

DOVER, DE – Delaware State Police have arrested three 17-year-old male students from Odessa High School in connection with a robbery that took place Wednesday.

A School Resource Officer (SRO) was informed of an incident occurring in a restroom at approximately 11:45 a.m. The investigation revealed that the three teenagers approached another 17-year-old male student within the restroom, pinned him against a wall, and removed his personal property. The victim did not sustain any injuries during the robbery.

As of Friday, all three suspects, who are residents of Townsend, Delaware, were arrested and charged with robbery in the second degree and conspiracy in the second degree, both felonies. They were arraigned at the New Castle County Family Court.

One of the suspects was released on a $5,000 unsecured bond, while the other two were released on $8,000 unsecured bonds.

Police continue to investigate the incident to determine if there were any additional motivations or accomplices involved.

This event marks a concerning incident within the school community.

Three teens are now facing serious charges following the robbery at Odessa High School.