Posts Tagged ‘Delaware State Police’
Stolen Vehicle Crashes into Tombstone in Police Chase in Seaford; Lincoln Man on the Run
Delaware State Police need your help in finding a 26-year-old Lincoln man, after a report of a stolen motor vehicle. At about 5:20 p.m. yesterday, Delaware State Police were called to Tharp Road in Seaford and responded to the report. A 62-year-old man told the arriving trooper that his friend saw and followed the stolen…
Read MoreUPDATED: Delaware State Police Investigating Two-Vehicle Fatal Crash in Felton
UPDATED 09/15/23 – Delaware State Police have identified 44-year-old Justin Zacheis of Woodside as the man who died in a fatal crash on Wednesday morning. =========================================================== One person is dead after a crash between a Volvo truck tractor and a Ford F65 early yesterday morning in Felton. The collision occurred in the area of Burnite…
Read MoreUPDATED: Wanted Man Arrested by DE State Police after Chase From Caroline County Ends in DE
UPDATED – 09/01/23 – A man wanted by police in two states has been arrested. Caroline County Sheriff’s deputies have been searching for 36 year old Todd Hockensmith of Felton for some time – and learned he was at the Marydel area and requested Delaware State Police assistance. As deputies arrived – Hockensmith drove off…
Read MoreTwo from Orlando, Florida Arrested in Laurel, DE for Fraudulent Credit Card Purchases
Delaware State Police arrested two individuals–both from Orlando, Florida for attempting to purchase car parts in Laurel with illegitimate credit cards. On August 23rd at around 10 a.m., troopers arrived at West Side Auto Parts at 4740 Sharptown Road, and the two immediately drove away in a U-Haul van. Officers chased them, and the van…
Read MoreMillsboro Wawa Robbed; Police Identify Suspect Through Video Surveillance
Delaware State Police have arrested a 34-year-old Millsboro man for robbing the Wawa in Millsboro around 3 a.m. Saturday morning. Troopers spoke with the cashier and learned that a man wearing a sweatshirt, mask, and gloves went into the store to buy a cigar. When the cashier opened the register drawer, he tried to steal…
Read More18-Year-Old Felon Arrested in Laurel for Drug Dealing and Gun Possession
Delaware State Police have arrested 18-year-old Jeremiah Handy of Seaford, Delaware for gun possession and drug dealing. Handy is a probationer and convicted felon prohibited from possessing firearms. The arrest happened yesterday afternoon at the 400 building of Little Creek Apartments in Laurel after the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force received information that Handy was selling drugs…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Looking for Felton Man with Warrants for His Arrest
Delaware State Police need your help with locating a 36-year-old Felton man who has three active felony warrants for his arrest for a host of offenses including theft, burglary, and a police pursuit. If you know where Todd Hockensmith is or have any info about his whereabouts, contact State Police. Contact Info: : Call Sergeant…
Read MoreLaurel Man Arrested for Truck Stop Robbery
Delaware State Police have arrested a 40-year-old Laurel man for a robbery that occurred early yesterday morning at the Oasis Travel Plaza truck stop in Laurel. On August 22nd at about 2:00 a.m., troopers arrived at the truck stop and learned that the robber put his hand in his pocket and threatened to shoot the…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Arrest Dover Man on Firearm and Drug Charges
Delaware State Police have arrested a Dover man who was found to be in possession of drugs and several weapons, including a concealed handgun. Last night at about 10:00 p.m., a trooper assigned to the Governor’s Task Force saw a bicyclist merge onto northbound N. Dupont Highway from White Oak Road in Dover without using…
Read MoreFlagger Injured From Being Hit by Vehicle in Construction Zone
The Talk of Delmarva has learned that a flagger in a construction zone–a 47-year-old woman from Greenwood– has been taken to an area hospital for serious injuries to her left side after being hit by a vehicle at around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. The incident occurred on Camp Arrowhead Road south of John J, Williams Highway.…
Read MoreUPDATE: Georgetown Woman Charged in Lewes Area Crash that Left Two People Injured
UPDATE: 8/10/23: The Talk of Delmarva has learned more details on the crash that occurred yesterday on Coastal Highway just south of Shady Road in Lewes. At about 10:55 a.m., a Ford Escape was at the stop sign on northbound Coastal Highway waiting to turn left across the southbound lanes into the Home Depot Parking…
Read MoreUPDATE: Identification of 3-Year-Old Struck and Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash
UPDATE- 8/10: 10 a.m. — Delaware State Police have identified three-year-old Kasai Bull of Dover as the boy who died in a fatal hit-and-run collision that occurred in Camden on Tuesday. The DSP Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Master Corporal…
Read MoreUPDATE: Second Person Arrested in Burglary and Theft Case
Update–8/3: Delaware State Police have arrested 20-year-old Damien Bozman of Seaford on numerous charges following an investigation into a series of thefts and burglaries that occurred last month. Detectives first identified and arrested Ryan Howell for thefts and burglaries. Howell was charged for these crimes on July 25th. On August 2nd, detectives identified Bozman as the second…
Read MoreSeaford Man Arrested for Reckless Endangering, Gun Offenses
Delaware State Police have arrested a 35-year-old Seaford man on several firearm related charges. On August 1st at just after midnight, police received multiple reports of a suspicious man knocking on doors on Susan Beach Road in Laurel. Troopers identified him as Jermaine Thomas. They found him heavily intoxicated and concealing a firearm. As a…
Read MoreTwo Teens Caught in Stolen Vehicle; Two 18-Year-Olds Arrested for Hindering Prosecution
Delaware State Police have arrested two teens–one 13-year-old boy of Lewes and one 16-year-old boy of Rehoboth Beach– after they were caught in a vehicle that was reported stolen earlier in the day Monday. Police say that on Monday night, a silver Kia Soul with two individuals wearing ski masks, was seen in the neighborhood…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Arrest Two Following a Series of Thefts from Vehicles
Just a reminder that unlocked vehicles with valuable items left inside can be targeted by criminals as in this case involving two Sussex County men: A series of thefts from vehicles that occurred in Seaford in early June has led to the arrest of 41-year-old Roger Wilson of Laurel and 32-year-old Jaquan Adkins of Millsboro. On June 7th,…
Read MoreLaurel Man Arrested for Copper Wire Theft; Railway Shut Down for Four Days
Delaware State Police have arrested a 49-year-old Laurel man for stealing copper wiring and disabling a railroad line in Laurel. Police say the incident caused over $10,000 worth of damage leading to the railway being shut down for four days. Detectives learned that William Smallwood had sold the stolen copper wiring at a Seaford recycling…
Read MoreLaurel Man Arrested on Drug and Weapon Charges; 7 Children Found During Search Warrant
An investigation into a case of a man who was suspected to be selling guns and drugs in Kent and Sussex Counties has led to the arrest of 19-year-old Timothy Cannon of Laurel. Delaware State Police say yesterday, at about 11:16 a.m., a search warrant was executed on Cannon’s home on Horsey Avenue in Laurel. Detectives found…
Read MoreFrederica Woman Wanted for Felony Assault
The Delaware State Police are looking for a 25-year-old Frederica woman they say is wanted for a felony assault in Kent County. Jhazmond Landry has been known to frequent the Dover area. Attempts to locate Landry have been unsuccessful. Troopers are asking anyone who may know where Jhazmond Landry is to contact Detective C. Bowie…
Read MoreLaurel Man Arrested for Liquor Store Burglary
Delaware State Police have arrested a 30-year-old Laurel man for breaking into Lakeshore Wine and Spirits on Sussex Highway in Laurel shortly after 1 a.m. July 13th. Security cameras recorded him. Police say merchandise was stolen from the closed business and the window broken to gain entry. Shawn Jones of Laurel faces multiple charges including…
Read MoreFelton Teen Wanted for Felony Burglary in Sussex County
Delaware State Police need your help to locate a person wanted for a felony burglary in Sussex County. Police are looking for 18-year-old Tayshaun Mosley of Felton. Attempts to locate Mosley have been unsuccessful. Troopers are asking anyone who may know of Tayshaun Mosley’s whereabouts to contact Detective W. Saylor by calling 302-752-3897. Information may…
Read MoreBlades, Delaware Man Arrested for 4th Offense DUI
A 56-year-old Blades, Delaware man is in jail for 4th Offense DUI following a police pursuit that occurred in Seaford Tuesday evening. Police say Christopher Waller disregarded the trooper’s attempts to stop the truck he was driving and continued heading to his home on East 2nd Street. After Waller stopped the truck in his yard,…
Read MoreMillsboro Man Arrested on Felony Firearm Charges After Accidentally Shooting Himself
A 44-year-old Millsboro man was arrested at an area hospital on firearm and other charges. He told Delaware state police troopers that he accidentally shot himself at his home on Cordrey Road. Police say Robert Bishop is a convicted felon prohibited from owning/possessing a firearm. Troopers recovered the firearm, ammunition, and a crossbow from Bishop’s…
Read MoreSussex County Council to Hold Public Interview for P&Z Commission Nominee
After a week off to celebrate our nation’s birthday, the Sussex County Council will be in session Tuesday morning. The Council will have a presentation and recognition of the Delaware State Police and also hear a review of the now-ended General Assembly session. Again the Council will hold a public interview for a nominee to…
Read MoreFatal Crash in Camden Involving Dirt Bike
UPDATED: 06/30/23 – The Delaware State Police have identified 23-year-old Tylie Lowman of Dover, as the man who died in a fatal dirt bike crash that occurred in Camden on June 27. ========================================================= A 23-year-old man from Dover is dead after a crash involving a dirt bike Tuesday afternoon in Camden. Police say that on…
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