Posts Tagged ‘criminal mischief’
Dover Man Arrested for 4 Burglaries in 2 Day in Dover
Dover Police have made an arrest in four burglaries that occurred in the early morning hours of March 21st and 22nd. Police were called to Pizza Time at 4:15am on March 21st, Lana Nails at 1:22am, Restaurante El Gallito at 1:45am and Off the Top Barber at 1:45am on March 22nd. Investigation identified a silver…
Read MoreDSP Arrest Two for Burglaries at Harrington Farm
Two people have been arrested in connection with several incidents at a farm in Harrington. Delaware State Police were called to a farm on Woodyard Road south of Harrington for a burglary in November of last year. Police say the suspects entered a barn and chicken house ā took copper wiring and stole additional equipment…
Read MoreSecurity System Notifies Homeowner of Intruder in Rehoboth Beach House
Rehoboth Beach Police were contacted on March 9th by a homeowner that his security system notified him that someone was in his house ā which should be unoccupied! When police arrived they saw 41 year old Joseph Lilly seated at a table in the residence. Police entered and arrested Lilly ā investigation showed that he…
Read MoreSeaford Man Charged after Assaulting EMT
A Seaford man has been arrested after he assaulted a Blades Fire Company EMT on Wednesday night. Delaware State Police were called for a combative person in an ambulance on Serenity Circle in Seaford just before 11pm. When police arrived, they learned the 37 year old Nathan Ennels was being treated in the ambulance when…
Read MoreUPDATED: Georgetown Man Arrested in November Shooting Incident of Occupied Residence in Georgetown
UPDATED – 12/02/25 – Delaware State Police arrested 18 year old Jedidiah Dorman of Georgetown, following a shooting investigation that occurred on November 19th.Ā Ā Through investigative means, detectives identified Dorman as the suspect responsible for the shooting. On December 1, 2025, Dorman turned himself in at Troop 4. He was charged with the crimes listed below:Ā …
Read MoreMilford Man Arrested after Gas Station Burglary
Milford Police have arrested a Milford man after a burglary at the Shell Gas Station on South DuPont Boulevard. Police learned that on Friday, September 5th around 2:55am a suspect threw a rock through the glass door ā then stole a large quantity of cigarettes and pre-roll products from the store. The investigation led police…
Read MoreDover Police Arrested for Robbery on West Loockerman Street
Dover Police have arrested a 30-year-old Dover man for aĀ robbery that occurred on West Loockerman Street last night (Tuesday night). Police say Marquis Boyer-Smith was identified as the suspect after a victim reported being assaulted and having property taken. Officers later located Boyer-Smith and took him into custody without incident. He faces charges of…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Arrest Second Suspect for Unlawful Imprisonment
UPDATED – 07/08/25 –Ā A second suspect sought by Delaware State Police for unlawful imprisonment has been arrested. Police say 36 year old Coles Khayree of Dover turned himself in to on Monday ā he is charged with 2 counts of unlawful imprisonment, 2nd degree conspiracy and criminal mischief. He has been released on his own…
Read MoreUniversity of Delaware Police Arrest Newark Man for Burglary, Other Offenses
University of Delaware Police arrested a man unaffiliated with UD for illegally entering and causing damage to a building on the Universityās Science, Technology and Advanced Research (STAR) Campus. 58-year-old Richard Fox of Newark, was arrested and charged with a felony offense of burglary in the third degree, as well as two misdemeanors ā…
Read MoreHarbeson Man Arrested for Burglary a IRVFC in Oak Orchard
An investigation into a burglary at the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company station on Oak Orchard Road on June 4th led Delaware State Police to arrest a 52 year old Harbeson man. Police learned that an unknown white male entered the fire station through an unsecured door ā then damaged an office door, stole property…
Read MoreBethany Beach Police Looking for Laurel Woman after Incident at an Airbnb
Bethany Beach Police were called to Evans Avenue for reports of a disorderly subject punching holes inside a house. The owner of the Airbnb rental reported the incident ā however police had been called to the same address the night before for reports of a loud party. Police learned that 21 year old Nijae Harris…
Read MoreMilford Man Arrested after Attempted Burglary Early Sunday Morning
Milford Police were called for an alarm at the Shore Stop on Bay Road just before 1am on Sunday. Officers arriving at the scene saw the glass front door was damaged, but no entry had been made into the business. Investigation led police to 33 year old Bryant Ratlief of Milford as the suspect. He…
Read MoreInvestigation of Domestic Incident in Felton Leads to Arrest of Newark, Maryland Man
An investigation into a domestic dispute that happened back on October 31st of 2023 has led to the arrest of a Newark, Maryland man. According to Felton police, 38-year-old Aaron James Brown Jr. who fled the scene prior to police arrival at the Peachtree Apartments in Felton, faces charges that include aggravated Menacing (Class E…
Read MoreLewes Man Charged in 4 Vehicle Crash in Dewey Beach
A Lewes man has been arrested after a crash Friday night in the area of Coastal Highway and King Charles Avenue. Dewey Beach Police say four vehicles were involve in the collision. Witnesses and street camera footage show an Audi driven by 37 year old Kenneth Quezada of Lewes was speeding northbound on Coastal Highway…
Read MoreUPDATED: Greenwood Man Charged with DUI after Pursuit; Additional Charges Filed
UPDATED 7-17-23: On July 15, 2023, at approximately 8:02 a.m., troopers responded to Sussex Highway and All-Span Drive regarding a suspicious package. When troopers arrived on scene, they observed a safe containing the following items: A review of video footage revealed that Holben had thrown the safe from his vehicle during the pursuit on July…
Read MoreSeaford Man Leads Laurel PD in Chase Ending in DUI & Other Charges
A Laurel Police officer on patrol spotted a vehicle traveling northbound on Route 13 move into the median and turn around and head back into the northbound lanes traveling south into oncoming traffic. The officer attempted to stop the vehicle which nearly collided with several vehicles before crossing the concrete median and speeding west on…
Read MoreArrest Made in April 27th Shooting in Dover
Dover Police Department have arrested a 17-year-old male for the April 27th shooting that occurred on North Halsey Road. During the investigation, the juvenile male was identified as a suspect in the shooting and an arrest warrant was obtained for the following charges:-Reckless Endangering (4x)-Criminal Mischief (2x)-Possession of Firearm During Commission of Felony The suspect…
Read More“Pedestrian Stop” Results In Lincoln Man’s Arrest
A Lincoln man faces a charge of resisting arrest and other offenses after being stopped while walking.According to Delaware State Police, 35-year-old Andrew White was recognized as being wanted for arrest when a trooper saw him on Greentop Road south of Ross Road.Police said White tried to flee on foot, and put up a struggle…
Read More2 Arrested For Attempted Burglary, Other Offenses
Two Dagsboro men have been arrested for attempted burglary and other related charges. According to Delaware State Police, troopers who investigated an attempted burglary report at a home on Vines Creek Road Tuesday morning discovered that two people were removing three window air conditioning units. Police obtained a vehicle tag number and went to a…
Read MoreMan Linked To Acts Of Vandalism, Thefts
Incidents of criminal mischief, theft and theft of a motor vehicle have resulted in a Georgetown man facing multiple charges. According to Delaware State Police, an investigated started in July into multiple thefts and criminal mischief caused to vending machines at Seaside Outlets and Bayside Outlets. 12 vending machines and five children’s rides were damaged.…
Read MoreMan Charged With Attempted Burglaries In 3 Communities
3 police jurisdictions, one suspect… A man is charged with trying to break into the Shore Stop convenience store on Deep Branch Road in Milton. Delaware State Police said the alarm at the store went off early Wednesday morning. Arriving troopers discovered that the front door and a large window were damaged. According to police,…
Read MoreUninvited Motel Guest Arrested
A Rehoboth Beach man has been charged with burglary and other offenses after helping himself to a motel room key and settling into a room for a stay. According to Delaware State Police, the owner of The Shore Inn on Rehoboth Avenue Extended was away for an extended period of time. When he returned, he…
Read MoreMagnolia Teen Charged in Two Shots Fired Incidents at the Same Magnolia Home
A 19 year old from Magnolia has been charged by Delaware State Police in connection with two shots fired complaints. On February 2, just after 10:30pm police were called to Terry Drive in Magnolia for shots fired. Troopers found the residence was struck by gunfire – with seven family members aged 13 to 21 at…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Criminal Mischief to Vehicles and Windows to Businesses
Delaware State Police need your help after receiving reports of criminal mischief to vehicles and business windows – which began in late March in the County Seat Gardens Mobile Home Park area of Georgetown and have spread throughout central Sussex County. Police say in many instances – windows have been shot out with what looks…
Read MoreTwo Teens Charged in Rash of BB Gun Incidents
Two 17 year old boys from Bridgeville and Lewes have been arrested by Delaware State Police after a rash of incidents where homes and vehicles were damaged by a BB gun.Ā Police learned that a BB gun was stolen from the Rehoboth Walmart on November 30th ā then between December 1st and 8th at least…
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