Coastal Highway Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Arrest

Dewayne Hopkins

A Lewes man faces drug-related charges and other offenses following a traffic stop on Coastal Highway. Delaware State Police say 41-year-old Dewayne Hopkins was pulled over Thursday and was found to be driving with a suspended license. Police say troopers were already “familiar” with Hopkins. A search dog led investigators to 298 bags of heroin…

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Rehoboth man arrested on drug charges

A Rehoboth Beach man was arrested on drug charges after police say a traffic stop turned up over 40 grams of marijuana and a machete at a local Royal Farms. According to Delaware State Police, around 11:30 p.m., Sunday troopers observed a Buick Rainier SUV parked in a handicap parking spot at the Royal Farms on…

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Two teens charged in ATV burglary in Georgetown

Two teens were arrested after police say they broke into a shed and stole an ATV in Georgetown. According to the Delaware State Police Department, around 3:45 p.m., Sunday, May 10, troopers responded to a home in the 21000 block of Bunting Road in Georgetown for reports of a burglary.  Troopers arrived and met with…

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Lewes man charged with 5th DUI

A Lewes man was arrested and charged with his 5th DUI. According to the Delaware State Police Department, around 8:30 p.m., Tuesday troopers were dispatched to a home in the 30000 block of Buttonwood Drive in Lewes for reports of a physical domestic.  Troopers arrived and were made aware that the suspect, 44-year-old Woodrow Dickerson,…

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Two charged in construction site theft scheme in Sussex County

Delaware State Police have arrested two men in connection with a series of thefts from construction sites across Sussex County. 46-year-old Anthony M. Cichocki and 36-year-old Brian J. Govin, both of Lewes, DE, were arrested in connection with a series of thefts from construction sites in Sussex County. Since mid April, Delaware State Police have been investigating several…

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Millsboro hit-and-run leads to drug charges

A hit-and-run has led to drug charges for two Millsboro men after police say they followed a guy because he refused to buy heroin. According to the Delaware State Police Department, just after 1:30 a.m., Tuesday troopers were dispatched to the PotNets Seaside Neighborhood for reports of a hit and run crash involving a silver…

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Seaford man charged with 7th DUI

A Seaford man was arrested on his 7th DUI following a domestic dispute that turned physical. According to the Delaware State Police Department, around 9:40 p.m., Sunday troopers were dispatched to the 6000 block of Woodland Ferry Road in Seaford for reports of a domestic dispute that turned physical.  Troopers arrived and learned from witnesses…

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Georgetown man arrested on gun charges in area shooting

A Georgetown man was arrested on multiple gun charges following a shooting that startled area residents. According to the Delaware State Police Department, around 7:20 p.m., Sunday troopers were dispatched to the area of Briarwood Road in Georgetown for reports of gunfire.  Troopers arrived and made contact with a resident who stated they heard gunshots…

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Death investigation underway in Harrington

Delaware State Police are currently conducting a death investigation after a person was found lying unresponsive in the middle of a road in Harrington. According to Delaware State Police, the incident occurred around 1:10 a.m., Friday when troopers were dispatched to Killens Pond Road, between Sandbox Road and Bloomfield Road, for reports of a man…

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Salisbury man charged in Laurel domestic dispute

A Salisbury man was arrested on multiple charges following a domestic dispute with his ex-girlfriend in Laurel. According to the Delaware State Police Department, shortly before 1 a.m., March 29, 33-year-old Jordan Kirn responded to the victim’s residence located in the 6000 block of Old Sharptown Road in Laurel to retrieve personal property. While at…

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UPDATE | Lewes man arrested on felony assault charges

Delaware State Police have arrested a Lewes man wanted on felony assault charges. 57-year-old Dale A. Doak was wanted in connection with an incident that occurred early Sunday morning following an argument with his girlfriend at their house in Lewes. Police say Doak physically assaulted the victim and took her cellphone to prevent her from…

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Shooting investigation underway in Felton

Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting in Felton. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident around 11 p.m., Monday when troopers were dispatched to the 1300 block of Barney Jenkins Road in Felton for reports of shots being fired. Police arrived and found numerous shell casings lying in the middle of the…

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Three charged for falsely reporting shooting in Millsboro

Delaware State Police have charged three suspects after they falsely reported a shooting. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident occurred around 2 p.m., Monday as troopers were dispatched to the area of Lynch Road and Daisey Road in Millsboro, for reports of shots being fired.  Police arrived and located three people inside…

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Delaware State Police enforce out-of-state travel restrictions amid coronavirus outbreak

Delaware State Police conducted multiple checkpoints over the course of the weekend throughout Sussex County, as a measure to enforce Governor Carney’s order restricting out of state travelers entry into Delaware. The checkpoints occurred between approximately 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., both days, and rotated between roadways which had been identified as having a high…

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Delaware State Police release details on coronavirus travel advisory enforcement

As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to progress, the amount of information associated with it seems to be ever-changing, sometimes causing more confusion than clarity. With this in mind, Delaware State Police are providing additional information to specifically address travel related restrictions set forth in Governor Carney’s State of Emergency Declaration. While certain restrictions outlined…

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