Posts Tagged ‘Delaware State Police’
Flagger 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…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Identify Victim in Dover Area Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash
The Delaware State Police have identified the victim in a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on June 19th in the Dover area. Police say the one who died in the crash–17-year-old, Ryan Wagner of Felton–failed to maintain control of the vehicle, allowing it to cross over the solid double yellow centerlines and exit off edge…
Read MoreUPDATED: Vehicle Collision in Camden-Wyoming Area Leaves One Dead
UPDATED: 06/26/23 – The Delaware State Police have identified 29 year old Joseph Parkinson of Queen Anne, MD, as the man who died in a fatal crash that occurred in Camden-Wyoming on June 14, 2023. ================================================================ ORIGINAL STORY – 06/15/23 – Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal collision that occurred in the Camden-Wyoming area last…
Read MoreShots Fired at Home in Magnolia, 7 People Including 4 Children Inside
The Delaware State Police are investigating an incident in which shots were fired at a home shortly after midnight in Magnolia. Troopers arrived at the home on Stevenson Drive and discovered that at least three individuals had approached the property on foot and fired at the home several times. They then fled the area and…
Read MoreUPDATED: Fund Set Up to Help 3-Year-Old Boy Injured After his Foot Caught Under Lawnmower
UPDATED – 6-19-23 – A Mid-Atlantic Catastrophic Injury Fund has been set up to help the family cover the costs of Zeke’s care. ========================================================== A 3-year-old boy has been injured in an accident involving a lawnmower. Last night, Delaware State Police Troop 7 units responded to Buttonwood Drive in Edgewater Estates just west of Lewes.…
Read MoreNew Castle Man Arrested at Holly Lake Campground for Receiving Stolen Property
A 41-year-old New Castle, Delaware man has been arrested after police found him with stolen property at Holly Lake Campground in Millsboro yesterday afternoon. Troopers found Christopher Lyons slumped over the steering wheel of a pickup truck. They searched the F-150 that he was in and found a backpack blower and a power saw in…
Read MoreTroopers Arrest 19-Year-Old With Stolen Gun Following Pursuit
The Delaware State Police arrested 19-year-old Cedric Smith of Seaford on gun charges following a vehicle pursuit that occurred earlier this morning in Seaford. The vehicle he was driving skidded into a traffic sign and came to a stop on Old Furnace Road at Cokesbury Road. Troopers searched the car and found a loaded handgun…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Arrest Two Following a Shooting in Magnolia
The Delaware State Police have arrested a man and a woman from Magnolia after a shooting occurred yesterday evening. Police arrested 61-year-old Howard Hampton and 48-year-old Cheryl Brown. The incident happened on Moores Drive. Troopers learned that a 45-year-old man and a 41-year-old woman had been walking on Moores Drive when a white pickup truck began approaching…
Read MoreLewes Woman Charged With 3rd Offense Felony DUI
Delaware State Police have arrested 52-year-old Laura Wilson of Lewes for felony DUI and resisting arrest following a pursuit that occurred in Lewes overnight. At just before 1 am, a trooper on patrol observed a gray Jeep Grand Cherokee heading westbound on John J. Williams Highway approaching the intersection at Camellia Drive. The Jeep did…
Read MoreUPDATE: 37th Annual Delaware Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Cancelled Today, June 8th; Originally Scheduled for June 7th – 9th
UPDATE 6/8/23: Due to the air quality alert and health concerns, the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics scheduled for today, has been cancelled. The ceremony at Legislative Hall has been moved indoors into the lobby of the building. This will not be a formal ceremony, but instead will be an opportunity for Special…
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