Posts Tagged ‘blades’
DSP Make Arrest in Blades Shots Fired Incident
An arrest after a shooting in Blades Sunday morning. Delaware State Police were called to a house on East Fifth Street in Blades for a report of shots fired. Police…
Read MoreBlades Municipal Election Set for Monday, June 5
Blades voters will head to the polls on Monday, June 5th to elect a mayor and two council members. Wednesday was the final day that candidates could file to run.…
Read MoreUpdate: Man Found Dead Near Burning Vehicle
Update: Delaware State Police said Thursday night that there are no signs of foul play in connection with the death of a man whose body was found in a ditch…
Read MoreCrash Near Blades Leaves Pick-up Truck Driver Dead
A pick-up truck crash on Seaford Road near Easter Lane has claimed the life of an 18-year-old Delmar man. According to Delaware State Police, the driver of the southbound vehicle…
Read MoreJuvenile Arrested For June Shooting Death In Blades
A juvenile is charged with first-degree murder and other related crimes for a fatal shooting in Blades last June. According to Delaware State Police, an investigation led to a 16-year-old…
Read MoreFire Damages Laurel Area Chicken House
Delmar firefighters were called for a chicken house fire on Old Stage Road just before 5:30 Friday morning. Crews arriving at the scene found a fully involved chicken house with…
Read MoreWoodland Ferry To Close Sunday Evening For Annual Maintenance
The Woodland Ferry, which crosses the Nanticoke River southwest of Seaford, is scheduled to close at the end of the weekend for several days of annual maintenance. According to DelDOT,…
Read MoreMurder Investigation Underway in Blades
A murder investigation is underway in Blades. Delaware State Police were called for a report of shots fired Saturday night just before 11. Police found a 20 year old man…
Read MoreHouse Fire In Blades Under Investigation
A fire damaged a home on East 2nd Street in Blades Monday. Flames were poking through a window when firefighters arrived Monday afternoon. The fire was quickly brought under control.No…
Read MoreBlades Man Charged With DUI Following Police Pursuit
A police pursuit has led to the arrest of a Blades man. Delaware State Police said the driver kept going after ignoring a stop sign on Oak Road at Seashore…
Read MoreBlades Groundwater Site Added to Superfund Priority List
A groundwater site in Blades has been added to the U.S. E.P.A. Superfund National Priorities List. The federal commitment clears the way for remedial action funded under the Superfund program.…
Read MoreUPDATE: 2 Missing Swimmers Found Deceased in South Bowers Waters
UPDATE – 7/1/20 3:30pm – Tuesday afternoon several visitors to South Bowers Beach went swimming in the Delaware Bay, but when the tide turned the strong currents carried them into…
Read MoreUPDATED: Blades Voters Return 2 Incumbents and Bobbi Jo Tice to the Town Council
UPDATED: 6/1/20 7pm – There will be one new face on the Blades Town Council. Bobbi Jo Tice was the top vote-getter with 66 in Monday’s election. Voters returned Donald…
Read MoreTwo Women Arrested for Robbery in Blades
Delaware State Police were called to Concord Road in Blades last week for a robbery. Police met with a 50 year old man who said that two women came to…
Read MoreFugitive Chase from Salisbury Ends at Unoccupied House near Blades
UPDATED: Suspects being pursued by Wicomico County Sheriff’s deputies after a shoplifting incident in Salisbury crossed into Delaware last night. Delmar Police picked up the pursuit and Delaware State Police…
Read MoreUPDATED: Thursday Crash on Old Furnace Road Leave Rehoboth Man Dead
UPDATED – 6:30am – A 73 year old Rehoboth Beach man is dead after a head-on crash Thursday afternoon west of Georgetown. Delaware State Police continue to investigate, but say…
Read MoreBlades Man Arrested for Striking State Trooper, Other Charges
Delaware State Police say they have arrested 21-year-old Deangelo McCafferty of Blades following a domestic incident which resulted in the assault of a Delaware State Trooper. The incident took place…
Read MoreSeaford PD Investigating Kidnapping
Seaford Police are investigating a kidnapping that occurred Friday night just after 5pm. Police say a male victim was attacked from behind and forced into a vehicle with their head…
Read MoreUPDATED: Blades Voters Elect New Mayor
UPDATED 4/1/19 6:45pm – Voters in Blades have elected a new mayor. John Reiss won the vote with 42 votes to David Ruff’s 30 votes. Swearing in to take place…
Read MoreEarly Morning for Seaford Firefighters on North Market Street
Firefighters from Seaford were called for a structure fire just after 1 this morning on North Market Street. Crews from Blades, Bridgeville and Laurel were called to assist or cover…
Read MoreSussex County Council Meets Tuesday Morning
After a week off, the Sussex County Council meets this week in Georgetown. The council will hear a presentation from Mark Isaacs on the Carvel Research and Education Center. They…
Read MoreUPDATED: Fire Damages Laurel Home
UPDATED – 1/14/19 2pm – A fire Sunday afternoon heavily damaged a home on West 10th Street in Laurel. Crews arriving at the scene found heavy smoke and a 75…
Read MoreEarly Morning Crash Closes Market Street in Blades
Market Street in the area of 10th Street in Blades was closed for hours this morning as utility crews worked to replace a damaged utility pole. Delaware State Police say…
Read MoreUPDATED: DOC Offender Back in Custody
UPDATED – 10:25pm – Corrections officials say an offender who failed to return from an authorized work pass last Thursday has been arrested by the SCCC Escape Recovery Team. DOC…
Read MoreDSP Looking for Suspect in Blades Liquor Store Armed Robbery
Delaware State Police are looking for the man who robbed the Concord Liquor Store in Blades just after 9:30 Tuesday night at gunpoint. Police identified the suspect as 30 year…
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