Delaware State Police
News Release

DSP News Release: Friday, January 09, 2009- Vehicles Damaged on Route 13 Northbound, North of Smyrna

Location of Incident: Route 13 Northbound at Savannah Drive, north of the town limits of Smyrna

Date and Time of Occurrence: Various times over the past two weeks

Suspects: Two teenage male Smyrna residents- to be identified at a later time

Resume: Over the past two weeks, the Delaware State Police has handled at least eight criminal mischief cases on Route 13 north of Smyrna. 

The manner by which these incidents occurred happened to be similar as the victims were traveling northbound on Route 13 when they happened upon debris in the roadway.  The debris consisted of lumber and Christmas Trees.  As the victims slowed down, items were then thrown at their vehicles damaging same. 

The most recent report came by the way of two victims who walked into Troop 9 last night.  After giving the details of their incidents to a patrol officer, this Trooper responded to the area the incidents occurred and took two male subjects into custody.  Warrants are forthcoming and these suspects will be identified at a later time. 

Authorities are asking that anyone else who may have fallen victim to this same type of crime call investigators at 302-378-5749 ext. 639.  Tips may also be forwarded to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or on line at www.tipsubmit.com.