Posts Tagged ‘Delaware State Police’
Felton Man Dies in Thursday Evening Motorcycle Crash
Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that happened on Turkey Point Road in Viola, Kent County on Thursday evening. Troopers say the incident happened around 9:28 p.m. when a 2005 Harley Davidson motorcycle slammed into the back of a 1963 Oliver Tractor pulling a Hay Binder/Cutter. The motorcyclist failed to observe the…
Read MoreMillsboro Man Dead in Wednesday Evening Crash in Lewes
Delaware State Police are investigating after a single vehicle crash on John J. Williams Highway in Lewes, claiming the life of the sole occupant. Troopers say the crash happened shortly after 7 p.m. A 67-year-old Millsboro man was operating a Jeep Wrangler traveling westbound, when he lost control shortly after crossing the Love Bridge, striking…
Read MoreFour Suspects Arrested in Bridgeville Following Multi-State Police Chase
Four teenagers from Maryland were arrested and charged following a police pursuit that took place in Wicomico and Sussex Counties, ending in Bridgeville. Troopers say the incident happened in the early morning hours of Sunday around 6:35 a.m. Maryland State Troopers attempted to stop a stolen Honda Civic without success. The vehicle then fled to…
Read MoreClayton Man Arrested for Reckless Endangerment in Magnolia
Delaware State Police have arrested a Clayton man after he fired two shots in the midst of a verbal argument. Troopers say around 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, they responded to South Draper Circle in Magnolia for reported shots fired. They made contact with a female resident who advised that several subjects arrived in a vehicle…
Read MoreState Troopers Arrest Teen after Extensive Manhunt in Swamp
What began as a single-vehicle accident investigation around 5:15 a.m. this past Saturday turned into a multi-hour manhunt through the swamp in the Gills Neck/Wolfe Point area outside of Rehoboth. The accident happened on Scenic Drive at Wood Drive. That is where the driver of a 2006 BMW 530i drove off the roadway, struck several…
Read MoreDSP Offer Prevention Tips Regarding “Flash Mob” Crime Sprees
Delaware State Police are weighing in on a national trend of “Flash Mob” crime sprees. A “Flash Mob” is when a group of people, organized via social media gather at a public place to perform a dance or other innocent form of entertainment. In recent times both nationally and regionally, large groups have taken advantage…
Read MoreLaurel Woman Arrested for Shooting Car Tire
Delaware State Police have arrested a Laurel woman in Seaford for a domestic argument that led her to discharge her gun at her boyfriend’s vehicle tire. Police say the incident happened around 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9 in the area of North Paula Lynn Drive in Seaford. A 37-year-old male told Troopers he and…
Read MoreTroopers Arrest Camden-Wyoming Man for Dover Robbery Spree
Delaware State Police have arrested a Camden-Wyoming man following a string of robberies committed at a local convenience store over the past several weeks. 35-year-old Jerry W. McGinnis Jr. was identified as the suspect and was taken into custody near the Shore Stop on South State Street where the robberies had occurred. On July 4th…
Read MoreDover Man Charged with DUI Hit-and-Run
Delaware State Police have arrested and charged a Dover man after he led hit a vehicle and fled, leading Troopers on a chase, all while under the influence of alcohol. Troopers say the incident happened shortly after midnight on Tuesday morning in the area of Steele Drive in Kent Acres in Dover. 25-year-old John L.…
Read MoreDelaware Troopers Urge Caution Ahead of 4th of July
As we approach the Independence Day holiday on July 4th, the Delaware State Police is sending a happy holiday to residents and visitors, but is also issuing a public safety message. Troopers say they will be focusing on deterring, tracking, targeting and arresting impaired drivers to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries on state highways.…
Read MoreSuspect On the Run After Dover Convenience Store Robbery
Delaware State Police are investigating after a suspect robbed a convenience store on State Street in Dover on Tuesday night. Troopers say the incident occurred around 11:33 p.m. at the Shore Stop at 2636 South State Street. They responded for a reported robbery and met with a store clerk who said an unknown suspect entered…
Read MoreState Police Investigate Shots Fired in Camden
Delaware State Police are investigating the firing of a single gunshot in Camden. The incident happened around 12:20 p.m. on Monday, June 24 in the 700 block of Green Winged Trail, in the Wild Quail Development. Troopers say a single gunshot was fired into a metal pool fence around a residence, from a thick wooded…
Read MoreWoman Stabs Ex-Boyfriend in Ellendale Domestic Incident
A 19-year-old Ellendale woman is behind bars after Police say she stabbed her ex-boyfriend in the midst of a domestic incident on Friday. Troopers say Salena Timmons got into a verbal altercation with her ex-boyfriend, who stopped by her house to drop off their two-month-old son. It later turned physical, when Timmons retrieved a kitchen…
Read MoreSerious Crash Involving Motorcycle in Magnolia
A motorcyclist sustained life-threatening injuries following a Friday night accident in Magnolia. Delaware State Police say the incident happened around 9:41 p.m. on Sophers Row northeast of Blue Spruce Drive. A Honda motorcycle traveling southbound on Sophers Row approaching Clapham Road struck the rear trunk area of a Lexus 300 sedan as it was backing…
Read MoreTwo Dead After Jeep, Motorcycle Collide Near Harrington
Two people are dead following a serious accident involving a motorcycle near Harrington on Saturday afternoon. Delaware State Police say the incident happened around 12:07 p.m. on Hopkins Cemetery Road (CR 289) west of South DuPont Highway (Route 13) north of Harrington. Troopers say a 2015 Jeep Wrangler traveling westbound on Hopkins Cemetery Road turned…
Read MoreTroopers Investigate Gunshot Fired into Felton Home
Delaware State Police are investigating a single gunshot into a home north of Felton on Friday night. Troopers responded to the residence in the unit block of Appalachian Drive around 8:15 p.m. for a reported single gunshot. The resident reported sitting in the living room when he heard a loud noise towards his bedroom. He…
Read MoreBridgeville Man Arrested on Drug Charges
Delaware State Police say they have arrested a 28-year-old Bridgeville man on numerous drug charges. Troopers say members of the Sussex Drug Unit conducted a two month long investigation culminating in the arrest of Jevontae L. Dale. Their investigation uncovered that Dale had been selling narcotics from his vehicle, a black 2010 Nissan Altima. Members…
Read MoreSeaford Man Arrested for Burglary
Delaware State Police have arrested a Seaford man after he burglarized a neighbor’s house. Troopers were called to the 10000 block of Concord Road in Seaford on Tuesday for a reported burglary that had taken place on Monday. The homeowner informed Troopers that someone had broken into their home and stolen cash. The investigation revealed…
Read MoreDSP Searching for Dover Burglary Suspect
Delaware State Police are investigating a burglary at a business that took place in the early morning hours of May 18, 2019. The incident happened at the Trading Post Pawn Shop in the 4000 block of DuPont Highway in Dover. Troopers say the suspect forced entry into the business by throwing a brick into the…
Read MoreUPDATED: ARRESTED – Man Wanted for Seaford Burglary
UPDATED聽 6-14-19 7am:聽 Delaware State Police聽have located 33-year-old Matthew J. Davis of Seaford who was wanted in connection with a burglary.聽 Davis was arrested Thursday on Sussex Highway without incident.聽 He is being held at Sussex Correctional Institution on $13,001 cash only bond. ==================================================== Delaware State Police Troopers are seeking the public’s help in locating…
Read MoreBridgeville Man Arrested for Domestic Assault
Delaware State Police say they have arrested 38-year-old Kenneth McDowell following a domestic incident and assault that took place in Bridgeville in April. Troopers say the incident took place on April 19, 2019 around 2:44 a.m. on Craft Road in Bridgeville. Troopers located a female victim who said her boyfriend, McDowell, drove her to the…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Arrested Following Seaford Burglary
Delaware State Police have arrested a Salisbury man for a domestic related incident that included burglary, physical violence and driving under the influence. Troopers say 40-year-old Jeffrey Davenport engaged in a physical altercation with a female victim, his girlfriend, at a home in the 900 block of Little Brooke Lane in Seaford. During the altercation,…
Read MoreFelton Man Arrested in Frederica Following Pursuit
Delaware State Police say they have arrested a Felton man following a vehicle pursuit that led to the discovery of drugs. Troopers say the incident took place on Wednesday, June 5 around 12:40 a.m. when they observed a black Nissan Sentra driver using their cell phone while driving on Clapham Road in Frederica. A traffic…
Read MoreBlades Man Arrested for Striking State Trooper, Other Charges
Delaware State Police say they have arrested 21-year-old Deangelo McCafferty of Blades following a domestic incident which resulted in the assault of a Delaware State Trooper. The incident took place on Tuesday, June 4 around 9:30 p.m. when Troopers were dispatched to a residence on East 6th Street for a reported domestic incident. Troopers learned…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested in Lewes on 5th DUI
Delaware State Police say they have arrested a Dover man for driving under the influence of alcohol, on his fifth offense. The incident took place on Saturday around 7:34 p.m. when a Trooper observed a white pickup truck on Beaver Dam Road in Lewes swerving to the right, crossing the solid white line numerous times.…
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