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Delaware State Police Arrest Suspect in January Tobacco Store Armed Robbery
Delaware State Police Apprehend Suspect in January Tobacco Store Robbery
**Newark, DE** – Delaware State Police have detained Unique Priestley, 26, of Newark, in connection with an armed robbery in January at the Four Seasons Tobacco Outlet.
On January 25 at approximately 10:35 a.m., authorities responded to the scene located at 638 Plaza Drive. A suspect, described as a black male, entered the establishment, confronted an employee with a knife, and took tobacco products. Before fleeing, the suspect physically struck the employee, though no injuries were reported.
The criminal investigation by Troop 2 Detectives led to the identification of Priestley as the offender. A warrant was subsequently issued for his arrest.
Detectives located and arrested Priestley Monday without incident. He was transported to Troop 2 and arraigned on a charge of Robbery 1st Degree. Priestley is currently held at Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $35,000 cash bond.
Delaware State Police Investigate Road Rage Shooting Incident
Delaware State Police Investigate Road Rage Shooting Incident
**NEW CASTLE, DE** – Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting incident related to road rage that occurred Sunday morning in New Castle. On March 2, around 9:41 a.m., troopers responded to reports of shots fired on North Dupont Highway near Fairview Avenue.
Preliminary investigations revealed the incident involved a BMW SUV and an unidentified sedan. During the altercation, a suspect in the front passenger seat of the sedan discharged a firearm at the BMW driver, a 35-year-old Delaware man. The gunfire did not hit the BMW or its driver. After the shots, the suspect’s vehicle fled south on North Dupont Highway.
Authorities describe the suspect as a masked black male wearing dark-colored clothing. There is no further information regarding the suspect or the vehicle.
Detectives from Troop 2 Criminal Investigations continue to investigate the shooting. They encourage anyone with information to contact Detective G. Rash at 302-365-8428 or provide information through the Delaware State Police’s Facebook page or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333. Additionally, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit is available to assist victims or witnesses of
