DSHA Announces Participants in Zoning & Land Use Reform Pilot Program

Sussex County along with 8 municipalities will receive free technical assistance and the planning consultants they will work with to modernize municipal zoning and land use policies aimed at increasing the supply of affordable housing. The Delaware State Housing Authority says the jurisdictions – including Bridgeville, Georgetown, Laurel, Lewes, Milford and Rehoboth Beach – applied…

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Delaware State Police Arrest Seaford Man and Bridgeville Teen for Several Vehicle Thefts

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Earlier this month, Delaware State Police troopers and detectives began investigating multiple vehicle thefts throughout western Sussex County. Following the investigation into the thefts, police have arrested 22-year-old Antwoine Savage of Seaford and a 16-year-old male, from Bridgeville for vehicle theft and related charges, and 20-year-old Lamir Faison of Bridgeville for gun and drug charges.…

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Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office Investigating Residential Trailer Fire; Occupants Displaced

The Delaware Fire Marshal’s Office continues toĀ investigate a residential trailer fire that occurred on January 11th on Mill Park Drive in the Bridgeville area. The damage is Estimated at $50,000. No injuries were reported. According to the Seaford Volunteer Fire Company, all occupants were accounted for and turned over to the Red Cross for temporary…

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Troopers Arrest Man and Woman on Gun Charges Following Traffic Stop

Delaware State Police have arrested a man and a woman –31-year-old Derrick Edwards of Millsboro and 28-year-old Faythe Wise of Seaford– on felony gun charges following a traffic stop that occurred last night in Bridgeville. On August 12th at approximately 9:30 p.m., a trooper on patrol saw a black Dodge Charger fail to properly stop…

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UPDATED: DSP Arrest Bridgeville Man After Menacing Incident August 5th

UPDATED – 08/11/25 – Delaware State Police have arrested 30-year-old John Gleysteen of Bridgeville, Delaware for felony offenses following a menacing incident that occurred on August 5th in Bridgeville.Ā  Police arrested Gleysteen on Sunday, August 10.Ā  He was taken to Troop 5 and charged with the crimes listed below:Ā  Possession of a Deadly Weapon During…

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Delaware State Police Arrest Bridgeville Pair for Burglary and Theft

Delaware State Police have arrested two individuals–33-year-old Robert Layton and 31-year-old Jasmine Rokos both of Bridgeville– for burglary and related offenses after a break-in at a Seaford home. The burglary was reported on May 23rd. Police say the two had forced entry to the unoccupied home. Once inside, the suspects stole electronics, power tools, automotive…

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Three Arrested on Multiple Gun Charges in Bridgeville

A Preston man and two 17 year olds from Cambridge and Delmar have been arrested by Delaware State Police on multiple felony gun offenses. The arrest comes after an investigation Wednesday night in Bridgeville after police were called to McDonald’s for a report of individuals in a white car allegedly waving firearms at patrons. Police…

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UPDATE: Suspect Identified and in Custody for Deadly Shooting at Bridgeville Party in 2023

UPDATE: 02-05-25: Delaware State Police Homicide Detectives have identified 20-year-old Daveon Showell of Bridgeville, Delaware as the suspect in a murder that happened in Bridgeville in 2023. He is in custody in Virginia awaiting extradition to Delaware. On May 14, 2023, troopers arrived on Mill Park Drive and found 23-year-old Orbby Holder of Bridgeville, Delaware…

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Greenwood Man Arrested in Copper Wire Theft Investigation

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A Greenwood man has been arrested for theft of copper wire from irrigation systems in Kent and Sussex Counties. Multiple thefts were investigated in the Bridgeville, Greenwood and Houston areas between April and August 16th by State Police from Troop 3 and Troop 4. Police say the suspects trespassed onto private properties, and cut and…

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DNREC: Mosquito Spraying Downstate Tuesday Evening

Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours onĀ Tuesday, August 06, 2024: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox)Ā with aĀ truck-mounted sprayerĀ to control adult mosquitoesĀ in the following areas: In and near Georgetown, Seaford, Bridgeville, Greenwood, Harrington, and Milford Near Millsboro and Laurel. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in…

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Apple Scrapple Festival This Evening & Saturday in Bridgeville

The Apple Scrapple Festival is just getting underway in Bridgeville. The festival will run until 10pm tonight with the food court and carnival. Also Friday night – the Little Miss pageant, Kids Apple Toss and Friday Night Street Dance. Festival organizers expect to open Saturday morning – and there are three indoor locations – the…

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Recovery & Cleanup Begin in Northwest Sussex County

Neighbors were helping neighbors Sunday to help begin the recovery after Saturday night’s tornado. Sussex Countians showed up with trucks, trailers, chainsaws and themselves to help begin the clean up – cutting trees away from houses, broken branches from damaged trees and clearing tons of debris. Numerous state and county officials were also on the…

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UPDATE: Greenwood Man Dies in Bridgeville Area Crash

Update: State Police have identified the person who died in a vehicle crash that occurred in the Bridgeville area on December 4th. Police say 83-year-old Richard Kalinevitch of Greenwood who was driving a Ford Focus did not stop at the posted stop sign and flashing red traffic light for northbound traffic on Wesley Church Road…

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DSP Investigating Bridgeville Area Shooting

A shooting on Mill Park Drive in the Bridgeville area has left one man hospitalized with serious injuries. Delaware State Police were called just before 2pm Monday and learned that an 18 year old male victim was shot multiple times by an unknown male. The victim was taken to an area hospital by an acquaintance…

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Apple Scrapple Festival Begins Today in Bridgeville

The 30th Anniversary Apple Scrapple Festival in Bridgeville begins this evening at 4pm. The opening ceremony is at 6pm – followed by the Little Miss Apple Scrapple Pageant at 6:30 and a Kids Apple Toss at 7pm. Then at 8pm is the Friday Night Street Dance with Charlie and the Cooltones. Saturday the fun begins…

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Mosquito Spraying Today Downstate

Mosquito spraying will take place during daylight hours today by airplane near Milton and Lewes. There will also be spraying by truck mounted sprayer this evening in and near Rehoboth Beach and Milford and near Houston, Lincoln, Harrington, Greenwood, Bridgeville, Milton, Lewes and Millsboro This spraying will be done to control adult mosquitoes. For notification…

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Food Bank of Del. Mobile Pantry Returns to Sussex Co. Monday

The Food Bank of Delaware will host monthly mobile food pantries next week, starting Monday in Sussex County.Food will be available starting at 10:00 a.m. Monday at Crossroad Community Church on State Forest Road between Georgetown and Bridgeville.Proof of Delaware residency will be required. Guests are asked to clear space in their vehicle so volunteers…

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Drug Bust Made In Local Supermarket Parking Lot

Two Seaford residents are facing criminal charges after being found in a vehicle in a Bridgeville supermarket parking lot. According to Delaware State Police, troopers responded Wednesday to discover 40-year-old Sherry King sitting at the wheel and 39-year-old Keith Morrison in the passenger seat slumped over. Troopers awakened both individuals, and police said drug paraphernalia…

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Food Bank of Del. Hosts Mobile Pantry Mon. In Sussex Co.

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The Food Bank of Delaware will be back on the road starting on Valentine’s Day with a series of mobile drive-through pantries. A mobile pantry will begin at 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 14th at Crossroad Community Church on State Forest Road between Georgetown and Bridgeville. Mobile pantries are also scheduled for the following Wednesday in…

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Bridgeville Man Arrested for Vehicle Theft

A Bridgeville man has been arrested for theft of a vehicle and other offenses. Seaford Police were called to Pine Street around 8 Friday morning for a stolen vehicle. The owner told police one tire needed air and he connected an air compressor and went into his home. The victim looked out and spotted a…

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Criminal Investigation In Bridgeville

Delaware State Police have been conducting a criminal investigation in the 11,000-block of Abby’s Way in Bridgeville. Abby’s Way has been closed in the area of Oak Road. There has also been an increased police presence in the area since Wednesday night. DelDOT reports that Oak Road is closed between Route 404 and Rifle Range…

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