Posts Tagged ‘Georgetown’
Georgetown rolls out red lighting to honor healthcare workers in COVID-19 fight
The Circle in Georgetown is joining the Empire State Building and other landmarks, businesses, and homes around the world to honor healthcare workers fighting to save lives amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Town, along with other government buildings and businesses located on The Circle, will be awash in red lights each night for the foreseeable…
Read MoreDelaware Tech/Georgetown Campus to Host Medical Supply Collection April 2-4
Sussex County agencies and lawmakers have collaborated to facilitate a drop-off location for donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and medical supply items. Beginning Thursday, April 2, 2020, persons interested in donating PPEs and medical supplies will be able to drop them off at the Delaware Technical Community College’s Georgetown Campus (in the parking lot near the baseball field).…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex Family Court to Reopen after Employee Became Ill
UPDATED – 4:15pm – Precautionary measures have been lifted at the Family Court building in Georgetown after an employee fell ill Friday morning with symptoms consistent with coronavirus. It has been determined that the employee did NOT have coronavirus. The building was cleared and all court calendars suspended and employees were sent home while the…
Read MoreGeorgetown woman tested for coronavirus
For the past three weeks, a Georgetown woman has been battling a severe illness that she believes could be the coronavirus. She was recently tested and shared her experience with WGMD News. Holly White, 35, heard of the coronavirus hype but never thought it would potentially impact her life the way it has over the…
Read MoreMilford man charged with assault in Georgetown
Three arrested in Georgetown drug investigation
Three were arrested following a week long investigation that turned up large amounts of heroin and other drugs in Georgetown. According to the Delaware State Police Department, a week long drug trafficking and distribution investigation into 33-year-old Djavon P. Holland, of Paterson, New Jersey, wrapped up on Sunday. Law enforcement learned that Holland was staying…
Read MoreNew DSP & Municipal Recruits Complete Law Enforcement Training
The Delaware State Police held graduation ceremonies last week at Dover High School for the 93rd DSP and 89th Municipal Recruit Class. Twenty-five new Troopers and 24 Law Enforcement Officers have completed Law Enforcement training. These officers represent eight agencies across the state – including the DRBA, Dover, Georgetown, Seaford and South Bethany Police Departments.
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE | Homeless are dying on the streets of Sussex County
Homeless advocates are calling for additional resources and increased support after two homeless people died on the same night last week in Sussex County, a woman found dead in a tent in Georgetown and a disabled man headed to a shelter who was hit and killed crossing Route 1 in Lewes. While for some the…
Read MoreGeorgetown man arrested on drug charges in Lewes
A Georgetown man was arrested after police found a slew of drugs during a traffic stop in Lewes. According to the Delaware State Police Department, around 7 p.m., Saturday troopers spotted a car going eastbound on Pinetown Road at the intersection with Sweetbriar Road that not make a complete stop or use a turn signal.…
Read MoreDelDOT Unveils Proposed Alternative for Route 113/404 Overpass in Georgetown
A public workshop was held by DelDOT Wednesday on the overpass project for the intersection at Routes 113 and 404. During the first public workshop a year ago, DelDOT provided three alternatives for the public to comment on for the proposed overpass. After going through the comments and suggestions, DelDOT chose Alternative B which was…
Read MoreWanted Georgetown man arrested on drug charges following police chase
Georgetown woman arrested on drug charges following police chase
A Georgetown woman was arrested on drug charges following a chase with police in Georgetown. According to the Georgetown Police Department, around 3:30 p.m., Sunday officers witnessed a vehicle on North Bedford Street that was flagged for suspended insurance. Police initiated a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, 57-year-old Mary Stroud, of Georgetown,…
Read MorePA man wanted in connection with Georgetown shooting
Police are searching for a Pennsylvania man wanted in connection with a shooting that seriously injured a woman in Georgetown. According to Delaware State Police, the incident occurred just before 4 a.m., Saturday when EMS were dispatched to the 100 block of Garden Circle in Georgetown for an unknown medical emergency. EMS arrived and located…
Read MoreGeorgetown man arrested on burglary charges
A Georgetown man has been arrested and charged in connection with a local burglary. According to the Georgetown Police Department, late last month, troopers responded to a residence in the 29000 block of Koi Pond Road in Georgetown for reports of a burglary. Troopers arrived and met with the homeowners who said they were away…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shooting Near Georgetown
Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting early Saturday morning in Georgetown. Police were called to Garden Circle and found a 39 year old woman in an SUV suffering from what appeared to be a gunshot wound. Police say the front side passenger window showed damage consistent with a gunshot. The victim is in serious…
Read MoreTeens charged with assaulting 13-year-old at mental hospital in Georgetown
Two teens were arrested for assaulting a juvenile at a mental health facility in Georgetown. According to the Georgetown Police Department, the incident occurred around 11:30 a.m., Monday as officers were called to Sun Behavioral Health for reports of a fight. Officers responded to the second floor of the building and learned that two males…
Read MoreDelaware State Police continue investigation into fatal hit-and-run in Georgetown
Three arrested on assault, robbery charges in Georgetown
Three people were arrested in connection with an assault and robbery in Georgetown. According to the Georgetown Police Department, shortly before 1 p.m., Monday officers were called to the Western Union on North Race Street for a robbery complaint. Officers arrived and made contact with the victims who told police they were inside the apartment…
Read MoreLa Quetzalteca restaurant in Georgetown closed for roaches, rodent droppings, and other food safety hazards
La Quetzalteca restaurant in Georgetown has been closed for gross unsanitary conditions following a complaint that led to the discovery of roaches, large rodent droppings, and numerous food safety hazards. Following a complaint, inspectors with the Delaware Division of Public Health’s Office of Food Protection ordered the immediate closure of the restaurant last week after…
Read MoreBVSPCA to Receive 30 Dogs from Puerto Rico Sunday in Georgetown
The Brandywine Valley SPCA will receive 30 dogs as part of an emergency evacuation of pets from Puerto Rico after earthquakes damaged some shelters and left other locations euthanizing highly adoptable animals due to lack of food and water. The flight should arrive late Sunday morning. All the dogs are vetted and have been health…
Read MoreUPDATE | Wanted Georgetown man arrested, charged in string of church burglaries in Sussex County
Delaware State Police have arrested a wanted Georgetown man in connection with a series of burglaries at local churches in Sussex County. Early this month, State Police launched an investigation into burglaries at various churches in Laurel, Seaford, Millsboro and Georgetown. Police learned that in all of the incidents, the point of entry was an…
Read MoreSussex County Council Meets Tuesday in Georgetown
The Sussex County Council will meet Tuesday morning in Georgetown. The Council will recognize the Champion Cape Henlopen High School Field Hockey Team for their winning season. Utility Planning Director, John Ashman will request to prepare and post notices for two sewer expansions – Cherry Creek Valley – off Camp Arrowhead Road in Angola and…
Read MoreMilford Man Charged after Assault of Georgetown Man
UPDATED: Sussex County Council to Revisit Proposed Gas & Convenience Store at Rt 24 & Angola Road
UPDATED: The Sussex County Council has said no to a convenience store with gas at the intersection of Route 24 and Angola Road. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the application in spite of the many area residents who spoke out against the application before both P&Z and the County Council during public…
Read MoreDelaware woman stabbed boyfriend during argument, police say
A Wilmington woman was arrested after police say she got into an argument with her boyfriend and stabbed him in the neck with a pen as they were driving down Route 9 near Georgetown. According to the Delaware State Police Department, around 2:28 p.m., Tuesday, troopers were dispatched to County Seat Highway (Route 9) west…
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