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Virginia Man Arrested for Felony Assault in Delaware

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Virginia Man Arrested for Felony Assault in Delaware

**Rehoboth Beach, DE** – Delaware State Police arrested Charles Gehman from Lynchburg, Virginia, for felony assault in Rehoboth Beach. The incident occurred on Saturday morning.

On March 8, 2025, at approximately 9:00 a.m., there was a noise report from a protest near Popeye’s on Coastal Highway. During the response, officers discovered a 65-year-old man had been assaulted in the parking lot. The victim sustained minor injuries following a dispute over traffic and parking. Charles Gehman was identified as the suspect.

After the assault, Gehman left in a gray Toyota Corolla with Virginia license plates. Troopers located both the vehicle and Gehman shortly afterward, leading to his arrest without incident.

Gehman was charged at Troop 7 and arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 3. He was released on a $4,000 unsecured bond. The charge listed is Assault 2nd Degree Causing Injury to a Person over 62, classified as a felony.

Delaware Police Investigate Road Rage Incident on I-95

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Delaware Police Investigate Road Rage Incident on I-95

**Wilmington, DE** – Delaware State Police are investigating a road rage incident involving a firearm on I-95 that occurred on Friday.

On Friday at approximately 12:50 p.m., troopers responded to the 900 block of Concord Avenue following reports of a road rage incident. The preliminary investigation indicated that a 48-year-old male victim was driving on the 141 ramp for I-95 northbound when a U-Haul box truck, driven by an unknown black male suspect, began tailgating him. In response, the victim applied his brakes, leading the suspect to slow down, pull alongside, and engage in an argument before pointing a gun and fleeing. No injuries were reported.

Delaware State Police are still investigating the case and are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident or has information to contact Trooper J. Mulford at Troop 1 by calling 302-761-6677. Information can also be submitted via a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or through Delaware Crime Stoppers.

For victims or witnesses of crimes seeking assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit and Delaware Victim Center offer support and resources 24 hours

Delaware State Police Arrest Suspect in January Tobacco Store Armed Robbery

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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

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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

Delaware Teen Arrested for Attempted Murder in February Shooting

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Delaware Teen Arrested for Attempted Murder in February Shooting

**Frankford, DE** – Delaware State Police have arrested 18-year-old Kelvin Wescott from Seaford, Delaware, in connection with a shooting incident that occurred in Frankford in February.

On February 2, at approximately 1:00 p.m., troopers responded to a report of a shooting on the 28000 block of Gum Tree Road. A 41-year-old male victim was discovered to have been shot and was transported to the Frankford Fire Company. He was later taken to a nearby hospital with critical injuries.

According to the investigation, a dispute at a residence led to the shooting, with the suspect fleeing the scene afterward. Detectives identified Wescott as the suspect and apprehended him in Millsboro on February 28 without incident. During the arrest, they found .060 grams of heroin on his person.

Wescott was subsequently taken to Troop 4 for processing, charged with several offenses, and arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2. He is being held at Sussex Correctional Institution on a $1,061,400 cash bond. The charges include attempted murder, possession of a firearm during a felony, possession

Delaware Corporation Pleads Guilty to OSHA Violation in Worker’s Death

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Delaware Corporation Pleads Guilty to OSHA Violation in Worker’s Death

**Columbus, OH** – A Delaware corporation with operations in Ohio has admitted guilt in a federal court located in the Southern District of Ohio for breaching an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulation. The breach is associated with a fatal incident in which a pneumatic door fatally injured an employee.

Fabcon Precast LLC, operating in Grove City, Ohio, along with other locations, specializes in manufacturing precast concrete panels. Employees, known as batch operators, handle the facility’s sole concrete mixer, with concrete ejected from a pneumatic door. An exhaust valve that neutralizes the door’s pneumatic energy remained unrepaired after its handle broke.

On June 6, 2020, 20-year-old Zachary Ledbetter, a batch operator since January, was present when the discharge door failed post-operation. Unable to secure the door due to the broken valve, Ledbetter was fatally trapped when attempting to fix it. He was later hospitalized where he succumbed to his injuries five days later.

Federal regulations classify the willful disregard of an OSHA safety standard leading to an employee’s death as a class B misdemeanor, the sole federal criminal charge for such

Felton house struck by bullets in late-night shooting

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Delaware State Police Probe Felton Shooting Incident

**Felton, DE** – Delaware State Police are conducting an investigation into a shooting incident that resulted in damage to a residence in Felton.

On Wednesday, at approximately 1:53 p.m., officers arrived at the 100 block of Crowberry Drive following a report of damage to a home. Upon arrival, they found that two bullets had struck the residence, causing interior damage. Fortunately, no one was present in the home during the shooting.

Initial investigations indicate that the shooting may have occurred on Tuesday night. The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit is actively looking into the case.

Law enforcement officials are seeking assistance from the public. Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact Detective I. Hitchens at 302-698-8426 or provide information through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333. The police also remind witnesses and victims of the availability of the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit, accessible 24 hours a day via a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1, or via email at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.

Fatal Collision in Middletown Under Police Investigation

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Fatal Collision in Middletown Under Police Investigation

**Middletown, DE** – Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Friday in Middletown.

On Friday, at approximately 8:09 p.m., a Toyota Prius and a Ford Mustang collided on Dupont Parkway (US-13), just north of Marl Pit Road. The Prius was traveling northbound while the Mustang was heading southbound, leading to a near head-on collision impacting their front left sides.

The driver of the Toyota Prius, a 58-year-old man from Bear, Delaware, was taken to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. His identity is being withheld pending family notification. A 24-year-old passenger from Smyrna, Delaware, in the Ford Mustang, and the Mustang’s driver, a 20-year-old from Hartly, Delaware, were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries; the driver has been released.

The crash resulted in a five-hour closure for investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit. The investigation continues, and witnesses or anyone with information is encouraged to contact Master Corporal R. Kunicki at (302) 365-8417, or contact Delaware Crime Stoppers. Additionally

Delaware State Police Apprehend Suspect After Multi-Jurisdictional Pursuit

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Delaware State Police Apprehend Suspect After Multi-Jurisdictional Pursuit

**Frederica, DE** – Delaware State Police arrested Thomas Casey, a 22-year-old from West Chester, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday following a pursuit involving several jurisdictions.

On February 14, troopers were alerted around 12:45 p.m. about a chase by New Castle County Police of a black BMW with Pennsylvania tags, which was seen traveling on a bare rim over the Senator William V. Roth Jr. Bridge. Troopers joined the pursuit as the vehicle continued on State Route 1 into Middletown and Townsend, ignoring police commands to stop.

During the chase, vehicle debris created hazards for other motorists. A metal component struck a police vehicle’s hood, causing damage, and a brake caliper hit another vehicle’s windshield, narrowly missing a trooper.

Near Dover, the vehicle’s speed increased, prompting a trooper to deploy stop sticks near Frederica. After hitting the stop sticks, the BMW swerved towards a trooper, who avoided being hit. Near Bowers Beach Road, another attempt with stop sticks also resulted in evasive action by a trooper.

The vehicle eventually ran off the road near Exit 86 toward Freder

Georgetown driver faces seventh DUI charge after late-night crash

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Delaware State Police Arrest Man for Seventh DUI After Crash

**Dover, DE** – Delaware State Police have arrested Luis Rivera, 52, of Georgetown, Delaware, for his seventh DUI offense following a crash investigation early Monday morning.

At approximately 12:39 a.m. on Monday, troopers responded to a single-vehicle crash on Bay Road, near Milford Neck Road. The crash involved a Ford F-250 with visible damage and deployed airbags.

The investigation indicated that the vehicle left the northbound lane of Bay Road, entered a residential yard in the 3000 block, and collided with an electrical box, mailbox, and a large tree before coming to a stop. Officers found Rivera in the vehicle exhibiting signs of impairment.

Rivera was transported to a hospital for evaluation by Emergency Medical Services. At the hospital, the presence of alcohol was detected on his breath and field sobriety tests indicated further impairment.

A background check showed Rivera had six prior DUI convictions. An inventory of his vehicle revealed an empty bottle of alcohol. Once medically cleared, Rivera was charged at Troop 4 with a seventh DUI offense, malicious mischief by motor vehicle, and failing to remain in a single lane. He was arraigned and committed to

Delaware Woman Charged in Road Rage Assault

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Woman Charged in Road Rage Assault

**Dover, DE** – The Delaware State Police have arrested Zoey Hickman, a 24-year-old woman from Magnolia, on charges of felony assault following a road rage incident that took place Thursday afternoon in Dover.

On January 30, 2025, at around 3:50 p.m., a state trooper was dispatched to address an assault related to road rage in the vicinity of North Dupont Highway and West Denney’s Road. Prior to the trooper’s arrival, Zoey Hickman was detained by an officer from the Cheswold Police Department. The trooper determined that the incident involved Hickman, driving a Volkswagen Jetta, and a Ford F-150 on North Dupont Highway. The two vehicles stopped next to each other in traffic, prompting an argument between Hickman and a passenger in the Ford.

During the altercation, the 73-year-old victim exited the Ford and approached the Jetta. Hickman also left her vehicle, but forgot to secure it in park. As the Jetta moved forward, the victim attempted to stop it by jumping in. Hickman then pulled the victim from the vehicle and threw her to the ground.

The victim was taken