Posts Tagged ‘Delaware Division of Forensic Science’
DSP Investigating the Death of a Smyrna Child
The death of a 10 year old from Smyrna is under investigation by the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit. Police were called to a home on Oakwynn Circle in Smyrna around 2am on Thursday after the 10 year old child was found deceased in her bedroom. The victim has been turned over to the Delaware…
Read MoreFire at Townhouse Unit in Millsboro; Occupant Found Dead
One person was found dead in a fire at a townhouse unit in Millsboro. The blaze was reported yesterday, December 11th shortly before 7:30 p.m. The Indian River Volunteer Fire Company and assisting mutual aid fire companies arrived on the scene on Crepe Myrtle Drive–Gull Point. Firefighters found heavy flames coming from a townhouse unit.…
Read MoreDecrease in Number of Overdose Deaths in Delaware
For the first time in a decade, the number of overdose deaths in Delaware has decreased. According to data from the Delaware Division of Forensic Science, there were 527 accidental drug overdose deaths in 2023, representing a 1.8% decrease compared to 2022.Ā Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall Long is optimistic that the efforts are having an…
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