Posts Tagged ‘Delaware State Police’
Seaford Man Arrested for Home Improvement Fraud
Delaware State Police have arrested a Seaford man for home improvement fraud. Yesterday, a Bridgeville man contacted State Police to report the fraud. During the investigation, troopers learned that Derek Green, owner of Mason Construction LLC, had previously agreed to build a sunroom addition on his house and the construction was supposed to start in…
Read MoreSussex Governor’s Task Force Arrests Two Men for Weapon and Drug Offenses
Delaware State Police have arrested two men for weapon and drug offenses following a traffic stop Tuesday afternoon. At about 4 p.m. that day, Sussex County Governor’s Task Force was carrying out proactive patrols In Millsboro. During their patrol, they spotted a vehicle that failed to stop at a stop sign located at the intersection…
Read MoreSussex Governor’s Task Force Arrests Three Men for Drug and Weapon Offenses
A search warrant at a residence on Armory Road in Frankford has led to the arrest of three men on drug and weapon charges. The arrests early yesterday morning follow a several month-long investigation. Police say this location had become a nuisance location due to the involvement of individuals in drug distribution and violent crimes.…
Read MoreUPDATED: Delaware State Police Locate Wanted Greenwood Man in Greensboro, MD
UPDATED – 12/01/23 – Delaware State Police located the attempted murder suspect involved in an officer-involved shooting in Greenwood on Tuesday, November 28. Troopers along with Maryland State Police and the US Marshal’s Task Force executed a search warrant Thursday afternoon at a camper on Holly Road in Greensboro, Maryland. Police attempted to get 27…
Read MoreTroopers Arrest Two Pennsylvania Men for Stealing a Boat in Seaford
Delaware State Police have arrested two Pennsylvania men for stealing a boat from a home in Seaford on Tuesday. 21-year old Emanuel Carlo, of Slatington, Pennsylvania, and 27-year-old Lucas Giovinco, of Catasauqua, Pennsylvania were arrested after troopers responded to the home on Walker Road on November 28th at about 7:50 a.m. The boat and trailer…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Announces the Retirement of Major Sean E. Moriarty, Ed.D.
The Delaware State Police announces the retirement of Major Sean E. Moriarty, Ed.D. during his 30th year of faithful and dedicated service to the citizens and visitors of Delaware. Major Moriarty was hired on November 1, 1994, and successfully completed the 63rd Delaware State Police Academy Recruit Class. Before joining the Delaware State Police, he worked as…
Read MoreGreenwood Man Arrested for Felony Shoplifting
Delaware State Police have arrested a 52-year-old Greenwood man for a felony shoplifting that occurred at the Lewes Home Depot on Monday morning. On November 13th at just after 10:00 a.m., troopers responded to Home Depot at Coastal Highway, Lewes, for the shoplifting report. When they arrived, they learned that a person later identified as…
Read MoreUPDATED: Fatal Vehicle Crash in Frankford; Side of House Struck
UPDATED – 11/10/23 – Delaware State Police have identified 75-year-old Irene Owen of Frankford as the woman who died in Tuesday’s crash in Frankford. ========================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 11/09/23 – Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Tuesday afternoon in Frankford, in which the operator of a vehicle drove off the…
Read MoreBerlin Man Arrested for Sexual Solicitation of Two Underage Males
The Delaware State Police have arrested a 66-year-old Berlin man for felony sexual solicitation of a child. Detectives are seeking assistance in identifying potential victims associated with the investigation occurring in the Sussex County area. On October 19th Delaware State Police Troop 4 Youth Aid Detectives learned that Wayne Long requested sexually explicit images from…
Read MoreHomeless Sex Offender Notification
The following people are not wanted, according to Delaware State Police. This is a Homeless Sex Offender Public Notification. If you have information that the listed people are occupying a residence, please call 302-672-5306. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
Read MoreBridgeville Man Arrested for Robbery in Seaford
A 31-year-old Bridgeville man has been arrested following a robbery that occurred yesterday evening in the area of N. Front St and Poplar St. The victim saw that the man later identified as 31-year-old Shawn Warren of Bridgeville appeared to have a firearm and made him give him the book bag, which contained personal property,…
Read MoreFour Arrested After Chase from Dover to Easton in Stolen Van
Four people have been arrested after a pursuit by Dover Police of a stolen van early Monday morning just before 2. Police spotted the stolen van moving northbound on South DuPont Highway near Lotus Street, but when they tried to stop the van – the driver sped off. Officers followed the van into Maryland. Delaware…
Read MoreGreenwood Man Arrested for 6th Offense DUI
Delaware State Police arrested a 63-year-old Greenwood man for 6th offense DUI after an attempted traffic stop on Tuesday evening in the area of Unity Lane and Deep Grass Lane in Greenwood. Police say that when the trooper tried to stop the pickup truck Ralph Cahall, III was driving, he disregarded the officer’s signal and…
Read MoreDelmar Man Arrested for Threatening People with Hand Grenade
The Delaware State Police have arrested a 20-year-old Delmar man for threatening people with a hand grenade early Tuesday morning in Laurel. On September 26th at just after 1:00 a.m., troopers were called to Royal Farms on Sussex Highway in Laurel for reports of a man pacing in front of the store with a suspicious…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Man Dies from Injuries Sustained in September 2nd Crash
An 81-year-old Rehoboth Beach man has died from injuries sustained in a vehicle crash that happened on September 2nd. Richard Bland died on September 19th. According to Delaware State Police, on September 2nd at about 5:42 p.m., a silver 2010 Honda Cruiser was traveling in the left northbound lane of Coastal Highway just north of…
Read MoreSearch Warrant Leads to Two Arrests in Laurel for Drug Offenses
Delaware State Police have arrested two people from Laurel–50-year-old Alonzo Roberts and 37-year-old Heather Andrews following a search warrant at a home in Laurel Tuesday morning. On September 19th at about 6:10 a.m., Sussex Special Investigations Detectives with the assistance of the Delaware State Police Special Operations Response Team, Sussex County Governor’s Task Force, Troop…
Read MoreStolen 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…
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