Update #5- Subject Refusing to Cooperate with Troopers- Won’t Come Out of Apartment

Released- Tuesday, February 03, 2009

Newark- The person involved in the below outlined incident is identified as James Sacco, 42, of Four Seasons Parkway. 

Yesterday afternoon, the DSP Public Information Office disseminated a news release regarding a pharmacy robbery at the Happy Harry’s in the Four Seasons Shopping Center. This was the incident in which the suspect demanded pain killers and advised the pharmacy clerk that he had a bomb.  Around the time the news release went out, detectives from the Troop 2 Robbery Unit received a tip that the suspect was possibly James Sacco. 

Detectives responded to Sacco’s home to speak with him. When the Troopers arrived, they found Sacco outside.  Sacco saw the officers and ran back into his home and barricaded himself in. 

Sacco refused to surrender to authorities and ultimately took his own life.

A search of Sacco’s apartment was later conducted. Inside, investigators found evidence that positively linked Sacco to the Happy Harry’s robbery.

Update #4- Subject Refusing to Cooperate with Troopers- Won’t Come Out of Apartment

Released- Monday, February 2, 2009

Newark- Approximately 30 minutes ago, officers made entry into the target apartment.  Inside, they found a 43-year-old male subject who was deceased from a self inflicted stab wound.  He was the only subject in the apartment.

This name of this person is being withheld until the next of kin can be notified.  Additional details concerning this case, and what this subject was wanted for, will be released tomorrow.  Investigators still need a chance to carry out their search warrant.   

The media's understanding in this matter is appreciated. 

Update #3- Subject Refusing to Cooperate with Troopers- Won’t Come Out of Apartment

Released- Monday, February 2, 2009

Newark- The subject in question has still not surrendered.  The scene is still secured and negotiators are still working to have the subject come out peacefully.

An additional news release will be provided when details are known and confirmed. 

Update #2- Subject Refusing to Cooperate with Troopers- Won’t Come Out of Apartment

Released- Monday, February 2, 2009

Newark- The subject in question is still refusing to surrender to authorities. 

An additional news release will be provided when details are known and confirmed. 

Update #1- Subject Refusing to Cooperate with Troopers- Won’t Come Out of Apartment

Released- Monday, February 2, 2009

Newark- The below mentioned incident is still ongoing.  The apartment complex name has changed in recent months and the correct apartment complex name is Autum Park Apartments. 

Negotiators have been is contact with the subject in question via telephone. 

As events unfold, additional information will be disseminated to the media. 

DSP News Release: Subject Refusing to Cooperate with Troopers- Won’t Come Out of Apartment

Location of Incident: Four Seasons Parkway, Building 6, Newark, Delaware  (Chelsea on the Square Apartments)

Date and Time of Occurrence: Monday, February 2, 2009- Currently On-Going

Suspect:  To be announced later

Resume:  Troopers from the Delaware State Police are currently at the above location attempting to have a robbery suspect surrender peacefully.  The incident unfolded about one hour ago when a detective attempted to speak with the suspect in question when he was standing outside of his apartment. The subject ran back inside and is refusing to come out.  Several Troopers are on the scene at this time and are keeping residents at a distance until the suspect surrenders. 

Incident updates will be provided as this case unfolds.  Also the name of this suspect and details about the crime in question will provided later as well.