DOVER, Del.- A cash reward is now being offered to anyone who provides information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever defaced the Delaware State Police Law Enforcement Memorial in Dover earlier this week.
The incident occurred sometime between the overnight hours on June 15, into June 16, when the memorial was spray painted with the words “BLACK LIVES MATTER." The memorial is located on the Delaware State Police Headquarters complex.
Police said the memorial is dedicated to those troopers who gave their lives in the line of duty by making the ultimate sacrifice for the safety and protection of citizens. Police said that with each fallen officer’s name engraved in the memorial as a remembrance, it stands as a place of reflection for surviving family members, friends, loved ones and fellow troopers to pay tribute.
"Our sincerest thoughts and prayers go out to the surviving family members, who are heartbroken by this act," DSP said in a statement. "Any vandalism to such an important memorial is appalling and unacceptable.
On Thursday, police announced that the Delaware State Troopers Association is offering a $3,000 reward to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the criminal act. Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact Delaware State Police Troop 3, Property Crimes Unit, Detective Baker at 302-697-4454. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.
