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Greenwood Man on Harley Injured after Collision with DSP Tahoe
Delaware State Police are investigating a crash between a Police Tahoe and a motorcycle. Just after 11pm Saturday a police Tahoe heading southbound on Route 113 was stopped in the left turn lane with his amber warning lights activated south of Shortly Road. The trooper turned off the warning lights and activated his right turn…
Read MoreTodd Culotta Elected Milford Mayor
Unofficial results of Saturday’s municipal election will bring some change to the city. In the Mayor’s race, Todd Culotta received 706 votes to 606 for incumbent Archie Campbell. Lori Connor won the Second Ward, Michael Stewart will represent the Third Ward and longtime councilwoman, Katrina Wilson retained her Fourth Ward seat. The First Ward race…
Read MoreDSP Investigate Daytime Burglaries in Lewes & Lincoln Areas
Delaware State Police are investigating four daytime residential burglaries that have occurred in the Lewes and Lincoln areas between April 22nd and 23rd. Police say the burglaries occurred in the Compass Point and Kindleton neighborhoods in Lewes and Kings Crossing in Lincoln and appear to be targeting the owners of various local nail salons. Some…
Read MoreMagnolia Robbery Suspect Arrested
A Milford man wanted in connection with a robbery last week in Magnolia has been arrested. On April 19, 35 year old George Brinkley went into a home on Gray’s Lane, argued with the woman at the house and took her phone and threw it – so she was not able to call for help.…
Read MoreDSP Investigate Deadly Bicycle Crash near Felton
A bicycle rider is dead after he failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of Willow Grove Road and Logan Drive near Felton. Delaware State Police say just after 5pm Friday the 57 year old bicyclist from Felton rode into the path of a Tahoe driven by a Camden woman. Police say…
Read MoreBridgeville Man Arrested for False Report; Two Teens Arrested for Gun Charges
A Bridgeville man has been arrested for falsely reporting a burglary and two 15 year old boys are charged with weapons offenses. Delaware State Police were called to Abby’s Way in Bridgeville on April 17 for a burglary. Police say 47 year old Andrew May reported that someone got into his house and stole a…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Investigating Deadly Crash Tuesday East of Millsboro
UPDATED – 04/27/24 – 11:40am – Delaware State Police have identified 19 year old Jeremy Snyder of Millsboro, as the man who died in the crash near Millsboro on April 23. ==================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 04/26/24 – A crash Tuesday night on Friendship Road east of Millsboro sent a Millsboro man to the hospital with…
Read MoreUPDATED: Gold Alert Canceled for Severna Park, MD Woman
UPDATED – 04/27/24 – 11am – The Gold Alert issued on April 26, 2024, by Delaware State Police Troop 5 for Joanna Kellogg has been canceled. Joanna has been located. ======================================== A Gold Alert has been issued for a Severna Park, Maryland woman who left her home Friday headed to Selbyville, DE. Delaware State Police…
Read MoreSaturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. This aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. You can bring unused, unneeded or expired medications. Drugs must be in a container such as a pill bottle,…
Read MoreThree Charged with Burglary at Millsboro House Under Construction
Three people have been arrested after a burglary on Paul Drive in Millsboro Thursday evening. Delaware State Police learned that items were stolen from a house under construction. The victims found their stolen property at another nearby house and confronted a possible suspect who then threatened the victim. The police investigation led troopers to 61…
Read MoreTwo Milton Residents Charged with Drug and Weapons Offenses
Two Milton residents have been arrested for gun and drug offenses after a search warrant was executed at a residence on Reynolds Pond Road in Milton on April 12th. This was the result of a drug investigation by Delaware State Police of 52 year old Randolph Gooner, who was suspected of large-scale distribution of drugs.…
Read MoreUPDATED: One Suspect Arrested in Talbot Kidnapping & Armed Robbery in March
UPDATED – 04/26/24 – An Easton man has been arrested for an incident that occurred on March 23 on Howell Point Road in Trappe, Maryland. Investigation by Talbot County Sheriff’s deputies led to 22 year old Yahjay Greene of Easton as a suspect and an arrest warrant was obtained. US Marshal’s were contacted to help…
Read MoreThree Arrested For Robbery In Village of Westover in Dover
Dover Police have arrested 20 year old John Gregory and two 17 year old black males after a robbery Wednesday night in the area of Village of Westover Apartments. Police were advised that the suspects were in a black Durango that had left the area. Police located the Durango and attempted a traffic stop in…
Read MoreDelDOT Looking for Public Comment During Long Range Transportation Plan Workshops in Georgetown on Monday
DelDOT will hold two Long Range Transportation Plan Workshop sessions on Monday at the Georgetown Public Library. ‘Connecting Everyone Everywhere’ is a 20-year policy document that guides the investment of public transportation funds for the development and implementation of Delaware’s multi-modal transportation system. The plan is updated every five years, but may be amended subject…
Read MoreSmyrna Man Charged with Aggravated Menacing
A Smyrna man has been arrested aggravated menacing after an incident on Arthursville Road near Main Street in Hartly. Delaware State Police were called just after noon Thursday after two men left a construction site and were northbound on Arthursville Road when a blue car driving southbound in the northbound lane stopped in front of…
Read MoreDewey Beach Investigating Hit & Run Crash that Damaged Median Light Pole
Dewey Beach Police are investigating a hit and run that occurred on Coastal Highway at Dickinson Avenue on Thursday, April 4th – around 8:15pm. Police found a center median light pole lying in the northbound lanes – but the vehicle involved left the scene. After reviewing video police saw a dark-colored 2020 – 2024 Hyundai…
Read MoreGov Moore Announces $2.25-million to Support Local Housing & Community Revitalization
Governor Wes Moore Friday announced $2.25-million in grant funding for local government and non-profit organizations to to help revitalize neighborhoods. The funding – through the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Operating Assistance Grant programs – will assist local governments, Main Street communities, and nonprofits with operating costs associated with local housing efforts and…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Looking to Identify Vehicles in Harbeson Area Hit & Run on April 19
UPDATED – 04/26/24 – Delaware State Police continue to investigate a hit and run crash on April 19 that left a 28 year old Seaford man dead. Police were back at the scene on Harbeson Road Friday morning continuing their investigation. Police ask your help to identify the drivers of the two vehicles that struck…
Read MoreNylon Capital Shopping Center Groundbreaking Ceremony
Ground was broken today on the Nylon Capital Shopping Center revitalization project. The project includes a multi-purpose community facility that will benefit health care, education, and business. TidalHealth announced earlier this year that it will be one of the anchor tenants at the Nylon Capital Center. They look forward to expanding their service in the…
Read MoreOcean View Woman Arrested for Assaulting a Senior Citizen
Delaware State Police have arrested a 48-year-old Ocean View woman for assaulting a senior citizen. The assault occurred on Mahogany Street near Ocean View. After police responded to the report of the assault late Tuesday, a 66-year-old woman told police that she was assaulted by a woman later identified as Regina Bonacquisti. Troopers learned that…
Read MoreUPDATE: Gold Alert Canceled for 30-Year-Old Dover Man
UPDATED 04/25/24: The Gold Alert issued yesterday by Delaware State Police Troop 9 for David Allen has been canceled. David has been located. Previous Post Delaware State Police Troop 9 has issued a Gold Alert for 30-year-old David Allen of Dover. He left his residence on April 22, 2024, and has not returned. Attempts to contact or…
Read MoreDelaware GOP Chair to Run for Governor
A statement has been released by Julianne Murray, who was elected as the Delaware GOP chairwoman last year. She states that on May 8th, she will be officially announcing that she is running for Governor. In her note posted on She says Delaware needs… “a BOLD gubernatorial candidate that can make the pitch to Delawareans…
Read MoreInvestigation Underway into Shots Fired Incident in Pocomoke
An investigation is underway into an incident in which shots were fired into an occupied building in Pocomoke just before midnight last night. According to the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, the shots were fired in the 3500 block of Redden Road. The investigation of this incident is now being handled by the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation.…
Read MoreMaryland State Police Participating In National Drug Take Back Day
Maryland State Police are encouraging people to take part in National Drug Take Back Day in an effort to combat opioid addiction. People can drop off unwanted prescription drugs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 27th, at all 23 state police barracks—no questions asked. Maryland State Police are participating in this initiative,…
Read MoreTraffic Alert: Upcoming Road Closure in Salisbury
Monticello Avenue in Salisbury will be closed to through traffic between Hanover Street and Smith Street due to paving that will take place from Monday April 29th through Friday, May 3rd. Residents will be able to access their homes. Once Monticello Avenue paving is completed, South Boulevard will be under a lane closure with two-way…
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