Posts Tagged ‘Delaware State Police’
3 Arrested In Connection With Auto Shop Burglary
Three suspects have been arrested in connection with a burglary at an auto shop in the Delmar area.According to Delaware State Police, an investigation determined that the suspects got into West Auto on Sussex Highway through an unsecured window Friday morning. Machinery, tools and vehicle parts worth a total of about $11,100 were taken.An investigation…
Read MoreDel. State Police Issue Warnings About Crypto-Scams
The spread of cryptocurrency has also led to more scams, according to Delaware State Police. Police said Thursday that they are seeing an increase in scams involving the use of crypto ATM machines and fraudulent Q.R. codes. People are being leveraged to send money in these forms of payments during schemes that may include impersonation…
Read MorePolice: Man, Woman Lived In Home Without Owner’s Permission, Had Drugs
An investigation into two people who were allegedly living at a home without the property owner’s permission has led to charges against a woman and a man.Delaware State Police said Monday that the adults were found along with three juveniles at the home in the Lewes area. According to police, troopers saw narcotics, drug paraphernalia…
Read MoreUpdate: SCI Inmate’s Death Under Investigation
Delaware State Police and the Department of Correction are investigating the death of an inmate at Sussex Correctional Institution Saturday.State police said Sunday that the victim’s body has been turned over to the Division of Forensic Science for an autopsy that would determine the cause and manner of death. *Delaware State Police Monday identified the…
Read MoreSuspect Arrested Following Apparent Intercepted Drug Transaction; Trooper Injured
A Delaware state trooper was assaulted this weekend during an attempted arrest in the Lewes area.According to Delaware State Police, troopers responded to a report of suspicious activity on Pinetown Road, and saw what appeared to be illegal narcotics sales. Police said a male, later identified as 18-year-old Jaliel Perry of Lincoln, began to run…
Read More1 Suspect Arrest, 1 At-Large Following Gunshots In Lincoln Area
An investigation into an incident involving gunshots in the Lincoln area has led to the arrest of one suspect.According to Delaware State Police, troopers investigated a report of shots fired Wednesday afternoon in the 10,000-block of Greentop Road. An investigation has determined that two people in a vehicle opened fire on a residence, where no…
Read MoreUpdate: Scam Calls Continue From Spoofed Phone Numbers
Delawareans continue to get calls from people who falsely portrayed themselves as state troopers, demanding money for bail or telling them that they are wanted.State Police are investigating multiple incidents in which the callers use spoofing technology to make it appear that the call comes from Delaware State Police – issued phone numbers. Some of…
Read MoreLaurel Man Arrested For 8th DUI
A Laurel man has been arrested for DUI for an 8th time following an investigation into a crash Wednesday afternoon. According to Delaware State Police, troopers responded to the intersection of northbound Sussex Highway and Concord Road regarding a hit-and-run collision. An investigation determined that one vehicle struck another at a red light and that…
Read MoreDSP Homicide Unit Investigates Man’s Death At Baywood
The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is investigating the death of a 65-year-old man whose body was found on the property of the Baywood Greens Golf Course in the Long Neck area Tuesday evening. Troopers responded to the area of Long Neck Road and Banks Road Tuesday at about 5:41 p.m. to investigate a report…
Read MoreUpdate: Seaford Woman Dies Of Injuries Suffered In New Castle Co. Crash
Update: Delaware State Police have identified the 60-year-old Seaford woman who died as a result of injuries in a crash in New Castle County early Wednesday morning.Tina Kratz died in a local hospital.The man who was driving the vehicle that crashed on Route 13 near I-295 was hospitalized with injuries that are not life-threatening.Delaware State…
Read MoreGunshots Strike Residence, Parked Vehicle In Ellendale
An Ellendale residence was struck by gunfire over the weekend, and Delaware State Police are investigating the source of the gunshots.Troopers responded Saturday at about 2:40 a.m. to the 14,000-block of South Old State Road.The home was hit by three rounds, and a parked vehicle was struck once. A 62-year-old person at the residence heard…
Read MoreVideo | Del. State Police Provide Safety Tips for Moped Operators and Motorists
As warmer weather returns and more visitors arrive to Delaware beaches, more and more scooters and moped will be joining vehicular traffic on the roadways. Delaware State Police have provided this safety message:
Read MoreUpdate: Del. State Police Identify Person Who Died In Recent Crash
Delaware State Police have released the name of the person who died in a crash last Thursday in the Georgetown area.23-year-old Brianna Wright of Salisbury was driving on East Trap Pond Road approaching Hardscrabble Road. State Police said Wright went through a stop sign and drove into the path of a car that was not…
Read MoreGeorgetown Man Arrested For Manslaughter
A Georgetown man is charged with manslaughter in connection with a fatal shooting Tuesday night. According to Delaware State Police, troopers responded to the 22,000-block of Deep Branch Road for a report of a shooting. A 54-year-old woman was found inside of the residence with a gunshot wound. She died at the scene. Identification of…
Read MoreInvestigation Underway Into Theft Of Bronze Vases From Milton-Area Cemetery
Delaware State Police are seeking potential victims in a theft investigation in the Milton area. State Police said Thursday that troopers responded May 2nd to Henlopen Memorial Park on Lockerman Road just off Coastal Highway regarding a theft complaint. An investigation determined that more than 100 bronze flower vases had been stolen from cemetery plots…
Read MoreUPDATED: Lewes-Area Crash Last Thursday Becomes Fatal
UPDATED – 5/10/22 – Delaware State Police have identified Edward J. Mazewski, 74, of Millsboro, DE., as the victim who died from injuries sustained during a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on May 5, 2022. ================================================== A crash in the Lewes area has resulted in the death of one driver, a 74-year-old Millsboro man.Delaware State Police said…
Read MoreDriver Dies Of Injuries In Bridgeville-Area Crash Last Week
One person has died in a hospital of injuries suffered in a crash last Wednesday morning in the Bridgeville area.Delaware State Police said that the 88-year-old Millsboro man was heading northbound on Atlanta Road approaching Federalsburg Road, but did not stay stopped at the stop sign and drove into the path of a van. The…
Read MoreTraffic Stop Leads To Arrests Of 2 Men
Two Sussex County men are facing charges following a traffic stop.Delaware State Police said a trooper who was on patrol Thursday night in the Lincoln area spotted a car on Fitzgeralds Road with an expired registration. As the trooper was speaking with the driver, the trooper noticed a partially concealed firearm in the vehicle.The driver,…
Read MoreDel. State Police Offer Teen Driving Seminars In Sussex Co.
Delaware State Police are offering several teen driving safety seminars in Sussex County this month.A member of the Collision Reconstruction Unit will attend each program, along with a community outreach officer and a representative from the Victim Services Unit.The teen driving safety seminars are open to students, parents and guardians, new drivers or anyone who…
Read MoreUpdate: Del. State Police Identify Victim Of Recent Fatal Crash In Seaford Area
Delaware State Police have released the name of a man who died in a crash last week in the Seaford area.79-year-old Frank Breeding of Greenwood died in a local hospital Friday, one day after the crash at Ross Station Road and Herring Run Road.State Police are still investigating why Breeding did not stay stopped at…
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 MoreMan Arrested For 8th DUI
A man is facing his 8th DUI offense after being pulled over in the Lewes area over the weekend.According to Delaware State Police, a trooper stopped a driver for speeding on Coastal Highway in the area of Dartmouth Drive Saturday afternoon. Police said 51-year-old Donald Sheldon of Wilmington showed signs of impairment, and a DUI…
Read MoreFatal Crash Involving Car, Truck In Bridgeville Area Under Investigation
An 80-year-old Alexandria, Virginia man has died of injuries resulting from a crash between the car he was driving and a tractor trailer in the Bridgeville area. According to Delaware State Police, the truck was going westbound on Seashore Highway (Route 404) approaching the intersection at Scotts Store Road (Route 36) Wednesday afternoon. The other…
Read MoreSelbyville Man Charged With Drug Offenses, Resisting Arrest
A traffic stop in the Selbyville area has led to a man’s arrest on drug-related charges, as well as for resisting arrest.According to Delaware State Police, a trooper pulled over a vehicle for not signaling a turn, using a cell phone and not wearing a seat belt.Police said 20-year-old Jashaun Johnson of Selbyville was seen…
Read More2 Suspects Identified In Theft Investigation
Delaware State Police are searching for two suspects in an investigation into multiple thefts from vehicles as well as one theft of a motor vehicle in the Milton area. The investigation started during mid-April.Police are now looking for 38-year-old Sherman Mitchell of Milton and 34-year-old Wade Kendorski of Millsboro. Kendorski is also wanted for arrest…
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