Newton said troopers believed the men were behaving in a suspicious manner, and as soon as White returned to the pickup truck, the vehicle drove to Route 1 and proceeded northbound. Troopers followed and called for assistance. Police then stopped the pickup truck in Belltown, near Five Points. During a search of the vehicle, troopers located 83 grams of cocaine. According to the U.S. Department of Justice’s national illicit-drug price list, the estimated street value of that drug in Delaware is approximately $8,300.

While that arrest was occurring, other troopers located the GMC Yukon on Kings Highway outside of Lewes. Troopers found Biles in possession of $718. The officers then conducted a search of an apartment located in East Atlantic Apartments where Biles was staying. As a result of that search, troopers seized 212.4 grams of cocaine and more than $2,650 in currency. The estimated street value for 212.4 grams of cocaine is $21,240.

Stephen White, 27, of Lincoln, and Vaughn White, 52, of Lewes, were each charged with trafficking cocaine, possession with the intent to deliver cocaine, second-degree conspiracy and possession of drug paraphernalia. Vaughn White was also charged with maintaining a vehicle for keeping controlled substances. Stephen White was also on probation, so Probation & Parole agents served him with an administrative warrant.

Biles, 27, of Rehoboth Beach, was charged with trafficking cocaine, possession with the intent to deliver cocaine, maintaining a dwelling for keeping controlled substances, delivery of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia. All three men were turned over to the Department of Correction; bail information was unavailable at press time.

Milton man charged for home invasion
State police arrested Richard Cohen, 21, of Milton, for a home invasion in which a shot was fired. Sgt. Walter Newton, state police spokesman, said in a press release that three or four suspects broke the glass on a rear door of a home on Sand Hill Road near Georgetown at approximately 11:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 27.

The suspects then confronted the three adults and three children who were inside the home. As the suspects began to make demands, two pit bulls confronted them, so they started to retreat from the home. Newton said one of them turned and fired a shot from a handgun into the house. The bullet narrowly missed one of the children.

Although the suspects fled to a vehicle, Cohen did not make it back to the car before they left, and troopers found him in a wooded area approximately one-fourth mile from the house. Troopers also located a weapon in the woods, but they believe it is not the same one that was used to shoot into the house.

Cohen was charged with first-degree attempted robbery, possession of a firearm by a person prohibited, first-degree burglary, six counts of reckless endangering, wearing a disguise during the commission of a felony, criminal mischief and second-degree conspiracy. He was committed to Sussex Correctional Institution in default of $98,500 cash bail. Police are asking anyone with information concerning the identity of the other suspects to call Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333 or by email at tipsubmit.com.

Femur found at Indian River Inlet
Officials say what appears to be a human femur has been found just south of Indian River Inlet. Michael Globetti, spokesman for the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), said a surf fisherman snagged the bone Wednesday, Aug. 25. Parks and recreation enforcement officers searched the area with assistance from Delaware State Police dive teams; no other remains were found. Parks officials and police swept the area once more Friday, Aug. 277.

The bone was sent to the Medical Examiner’s Office, where experts will attempt to positively prove it is from human remains, Globetti said. The treacherous waters of Indian River Inlet have claimed two fishermen within the past year: Myungtiki Kim of Vienna, Va., and Joel Thompson of Long Neck.

Four arrested after couple argues
Milton police arrested four people Aug. 19, as the result of a domestic complaint. According to Milton Det. Stephen Boone, Michael Pritchett, 21, of Millsboro and Aishia Tripp, 19, of Milton were involved in a physical domestic incident with an infant nearby. They were arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of a child, offensive touching and disorderly conduct. In apparent retaliation for the incident, Leondre Boone, 18, and Christopher Boone, 20, both of Lincoln, entered the house where the fight took place and assaulted Pritchett, Det. Boone said. They were charged with second-degree burglary, second-degree conspiracy, third-degree assault and disorderly conduct.
All four were arraigned and released on unsecured bond pending a court appearance.

Officers continue crackdown for DUI
Delaware law enforcement officers arrested 16 individuals for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and/or drugs during the first weekend of the National DUI Crackdown Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest. The arrests came as a result of 42 DUI saturation patrols statewide between Friday and Saturday, Aug. 20-21. The Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) is conducting its own DUI patrol enforcement that coincides with the National DUI Labor Day Crackdown period. From Aug. 20-22, DRBA arrested 5 individuals for DUI during traffic stops in the areas of I-295 and Route 13. Adding the DRBA arrests to the first weekend results of the National DUI Crackdown brings the total to 21 DUI arrests.

	No one injured in Lewes fire
	Dan Rosen photo
	The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office investigated a fire that occurred at 3:54 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 18, in the 100 block of New Jersey Avenue in Lewes. Chief Deputy Fire Marshal Randall Lee stated in a press release that the occupants in the three-story, wood frame home heard lightning strike and exited the residence. Fire started in the roof area on the third floor. Lewes Fire Department firefighters were assisted by Rehoboth Beach, Indian River, Milton and Georgetown firefighters to extinguish the blaze. Lee stated the home was equipped with working smoke detectors, and damages were estimated at approximately $500,000.

Fraser allegedly took the victim’s purse and cell phone, and when she tried to recover them, he kicked her in the knee, stated Harris. She fell to the ground outside the residence, and when Fraser entered the home, the victim got up and followed him inside. Harris said Fraser then closed the door on the victim, causing the door to strike her in the forehead and cause a contusion.

Harris said the police report indicates Fraser then allegedly locked the door and would not allow the girl to leave. She was eventually able to call her father, who responded to the residence. When he arrived, he found all the windows and doors locked, so he forced his way into the home. Fraser allegedly confronted the 48-year-old father and shoved him into some cabinets. The two then struggled until a witness pulled them apart.

The girl was treated at Beebe Medical Center for the injury on her knee; her father did not require medical treatment. Fraser, 18, of Rehoboth Beach, was charged with second-degree unlawful imprisonment, three counts of third-degree assault, offensive touching, underage consumption of alcohol and disorderly conduct. He was remanded to Sussex Correctional Institution in default of $11,200 secured bond.

Woman charged with DUI, vehicular assault
Sherry J. Carlisle, 36, of Houston has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and first-degree vehicular assault following a crash at 12:04 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 22, at the intersection of Fleatown and Clendaniel Pond roads near Milford.

Cpl. Jeffrey Hale, state police spokesman, said Carlisle, who was driving a 2001 Mazda 626, stopped at a stop sign and then pulled through the intersection into the path of Theodore Newhouse, 47, of Lincoln who was driving a 1977 Harley-Davidson Sportster.

Newhouse was seriously injured after being ejected from the motorcycle. He was taken by helicopter to Salisbury Regional Medical Center where he was treated and admitted with leg injuries, Hale said. Carlisle was transported to Milford Memorial Hospital where she was treated for back strain and released. A preliminary investigation suggests alcohol was involved, Hale said. She was also charged with failure to remain stopped at a stop sign, arraigned at Court 3 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution in default of $10,500 cash bail. The intersection was closed almost two hours as police conducted their investigation.

Girlfriend arrested for assaulting senior
State police arrested Tonia Bosley for second-degree assault causing physical injury to a person older than 62, following a domestic-related assault at approximately 1:45 a.m., Monday, Aug. 16, at a residence in McNicol Place in Lewes. According to a press release from Cpl. Bruce Harris, state police spokesman, Bosley, 45, had been at a bar and returned to the Lewes residence, at which time an argument ensued between her and her 77-year-old boyfriend.

Harris said the argument started because the boyfriend would not allow Bosley to drive back to her home in Seven Valleys, Pa., where the victim also has a permanent residence. When the argument escalated, Bosley allegedly struck the victim under the chin, elbowed him in the groin and then bit him for failing to relinquish the keys. He was not seriously injured.

After being taken into custody and charged, Bosley was released on $2,500 unsecured bond, pending further action from court.

Two arrested in disorderly crowd case
State police arrested two women after multiple police agencies were dispatched to Wawa on Route 1 in Rehoboth Beach for a complaint that an estimated crowd of more than 100 people was being disorderly. According to a press release from Cpl. Bruce Harris, state police spokesman, the crowd started becoming unruly at approximately 2:30 a.m., Aug. 15, after people left a local bar. Because there were so many people involved, dispatchers sent units from Delaware State Police Troop 4 and Troop 7, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Lewes, Milford and the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. Some of the agencies dispatched were called off after initial responders arrived and stabilized the situation, said Harris.

Troopers at the scene observed a fight break out between a 25-year-old Milton woman and her former boyfriend, a 26-year-old Seaford man. During the altercation the woman kicked the victim twice, said Harris, and while police attempted to break up the fight, the woman resisted detention efforts and screamed obscenities. During that scuffle, the woman’s 24-year-old sister became disorderly and started yelling obscenities, and a second trooper attempted to assist in breaking up the fight. The older sister was arrested for offensive touching, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct. She was remanded to the Department of Correction in default of $4,000 bond. Her sister, who was in possession of approximately 1.5 grams of marijuana, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana and disorderly conduct.

She was incarcerated for lack of $3,000 bond.

When several people became disorderly, they were asked to leave, at which point the suspects pushed the victim outside the home. When the victim tried to help the homeowner escort the suspects away from the residence, one of the suspects struck the victim in the head with a bottle. The victim fell to the ground and was bleeding heavily, but the suspects continued to assault him by kicking and punching him, stated Harris. The suspects fled from the home, possibly in two different vehicles: a blue Dodge Neon or white Lincoln. Harris said there was no additional information about the vehicles or the suspects.

One of the victim’s friends transported him to Milford Memorial Hospital by private vehicle. The victim had several severe lacerations to his face, some of which may require surgery, said Harris. Police are asking anyone who has information about the case to call Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333.

Suspects sought in Oak Orchard arson case
The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a dwelling fire that occurred at 1:44 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 17, at a home on the 32000 block of River Road in Oak Orchard. According to a press release Chief Deputy Fire Marshal Randall Lee issued, firefighters from the Indian River, Millsboro, Lewes, Rehoboth Beach and Dagsboro fire departments encountered a two-story, wood-framed home fully engulfed in flames when they arrived at the scene. A 28-foot camper and several adjacent homes were also damaged by fire.

Lee stated the home was not equipped with working smoke detectors. Two occupants were able to escape the camper unharmed, and no other victims reported any injuries. The damages were estimated at approximately $250,000. Lee said investigators determined the fire, which was intentionally set, originated on the exterior of the home.
Fire marshals are asking anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333 or the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office at 856-5600.

Millsboro man faces felony DUI after crash
State police arrested George J. Swenda Jr. at approximately 7 p.m., Monday, Aug. 16, for felony DUI. Cpl. Bruce Harris, state police spokesman, stated in a press release that Swenda was driving a 1996 Nissan Pathfinder on Route 1, just south of Old Landing Road Monday, Aug. 16, when he allegedly drove the vehicle into the rear of a 2001 BMW 745i, operated by Karen Stroney, 46, of Dalton, Pa.

Harris said Swenda continued driving on Route 1, but troopers were able to stop him. They conducted an alcohol investigation and charged Swenda with his fifth DUI. Swenda, 61, of Millsboro, was charged with felony DUI, leaving the scene of a property-damage accident, driving while suspended or revoked, removing a vehicle from the scene of a collision and following a motor vehicle too closely. He was incarcerated in default of $6,000 cash bail. No one sustained serious injuries from the crash.


Police apprehend wanted suspect
State police took Woodrow W. Dickerson III into custody Tuesday, Aug. 17, after announcing to the public Sunday, Aug. 15, troopers were looking for him. Cpl. Bruce Harris, state police spokesman, said in a press release that a concerned citizen who was aware police were seeking Dickerson reported seeing him on Fowler Beach, south of Slaughter Beach, north of Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge.

Dickerson

He was charged with possession of a deadly weapon during the commission of a felony, two counts of aggravated menacing, two counts of unlawful sexual contact, two counts of sexual harassment, criminal mischief and resisting arrest. He was remanded to Sussex Correctional Institution in default of $35,500 secured bond. His charges stem from several incidents in which he is accused of making inappropriate sexual advances to two women, threatening a man with a knife and slashing the tires on a man’s car at Broadkill Beach Aug. 15.

Two arrested after medication robbery
State police arrested two men after they allegedly assaulted a 34-year-old Millsboro man to get his prescription medication. Cpl. Bruce Harris, state police spokesman, said the victim had been at the entrance to Pot-Nets Creekside at approximately 2 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 17, to get his mail. He had just returned to his vehicle, when two men in two separate vehicles blocked the victim’s vehicle in.

Harris said Eric A. Lemiska, 30, of Bishop Street in Millsboro, brandished a switchblade and demanded the victim hand over an oxycodone prescription. Lemiska allegedly then placed his hand around the victim’s neck, started strangling him and simultaneously attempted to stab the victim. The second suspect - Joseph C. Brett, 35, of Bay Avenue in Lewes – allegedly assisted in the robbery by holding the victim’s legs. When the victim started to lose consciousness, he threw the prescription pill bottle at Lemiska. Lemiska and Brett recovered the pill bottle and fled the crime scene. Lemiska was seen fleeing in a brown station wagon and Brett in a white vehicle, stated Harris. The victim was familiar with the suspects, so he was able to provide investigators with additional information that led them to Lemiska’s residence, where troopers apprehended both suspects. Police also recovered a switchblade on the front seat of Lemiska’s vehicle.
The victim, who received a cut on his left hand during the assault, did not require medical assistance.

Lemiska and Brett were charged with first-degree robbery, possession of a deadly weapon during the commission of a felony, strangulation, second-degree conspiracy and unlawfully dealing with a switchblade. Each was incarcerated at Sussex Correctional Institution in default of $55,500 secured bond.

Police seek suspects in robbery case
State police are seeking public assistance to identify and locate three males who were involved in a robbery at the Wawa on Route 1 in Lewes. Cpl. Bruce Harris, state police spokesman, stated in a press release that an 18-year-old male and a 16-year-old male were exiting the convenience store at approximately 4 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 18, when they saw three white male teenagers removing property from their vehicle.

Harris stated the two victims confronted the suspects, at which time one of them brandished brass knuckles. A physical altercation ensued, during which time the victims were robbed of a wallet and Blackberry cellular phone valued at approximately $530. The victims were not injured during the robbery. The suspects fled the parking lot in white, sport-utility vehicle of unknown make or model. Police believe the suspects were approximately 18 years old. One is about 5-feet-7-inches tall and weighs between 155 and 160 pounds. Another is about 5-feet-5-inches tall and weighs approximately 150 pounds. The third suspect is about 5-feet-10-inches tall and weighs approximately 160 pounds.
Police are asking anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333 or submit a tip online at tipsubmit.com.

Boat motor stolen from residence in Milton
State police are trying to locate a 25 horsepower Yamaha motor that was stolen at approximately 2:30 a.m., Aug. 11. Cpl. Bruce Harris, state police spokesman, said the victim heard dogs barking and a car door close but did not investigate the source of the sounds until later in the morning, when the victim discovered the motor had been removed from a boat parked at his Hudson Road home in Milton. Police are asking anyone with information to call Troop 7 at 644-5020.

Police seek help finding stolen vehicle
State police are looking for a light-blue 1998 Ford Taurus that was stolen from The Garage on Route 1 sometime between Aug. 7 and Aug. 9. The vehicle, valued at $2,000, has Delaware tag 671671. Police are asking anyone with information to call 911 or Troop 7 at 644-5020.

Brazell was charged with second-degree vehicular assault, DUI and driving without a valid license. He was committed to Sussex Correctional Institution in default of $2,000 secured bond, pending further court action.

Man robbed of wallet in Canal Corkran
State police are investigating a robbery in which four black males assaulted a man and stole his wallet. Cpl. Bruce Harris, state police spokesman, stated in a press release that a 50-year-old Chambersburg, Pa. man was walking on Church Street, at the entrance to Canal Corkran, at approximately 1:30 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 15, when the four males approached him.

Harris said the suspects assaulted the man, who sustained multiple cuts and abrasions on his face and arms, then stole his wallet. They fled from the area on foot. Police are asking anyone who may have seen people running from the area or who have information pertaining to the robbery to contact police. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips may also be forwarded to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333 or online at tipsubmit.com.

Milton teen implicated in damage case
Two teenagers who are accused of causing approximately $5,000 in damage to a residence on W. Saratoga Road in Milford were arrested. According to a press release issued by Cpl. Bruce Harris, state police spokesman, the residence is owned by Sussex County Credit Union and is for sale. Harris said Delaware State Police received a 911 call regarding a burglary to a residence at approximately 3:15 p.m., Friday, Aug. 13. When troopers arrived and entered the residence, they discovered the suspects had broken a window to gain entry into the residence. Once inside, the suspects damaged windows, screens, skylights and ceiling fans. They used a fireplace poker and large dowel rod and caused extensive damage to drywall in the kitchen, three bedrooms and a bathroom.

They also gathered a quantity of sheets and placed them into a kitchen oven and turned it on before fleeing from the residence. The residence did not catch fire. Harris said that while a trooper was investigating, he observed two juveniles in the area of the crime scene watching the police activity. The trooper contacted two 14-year-old boys and eventually their parents. Upon interviewing the teens the trooper obtained enough information to determine the teens were responsible for damaging the residence. One of the boys is from Milton, and the other is a Milford resident. They were each charged with second-degree attempted arson, second-degree burglary, criminal mischief and second-degree conspiracy. They were released to the custody of their parents, pending further action from Family Court.