Posts Tagged ‘Delaware State Police’
Frankford man charged following domestic fight in Dagsboro
A Frankford man was arrested after police say he hit his wife with a car jack during a fight with his brother in Dagsboro. According to the Delaware State Police Department, shortly before 10:30 a.m. Sunday, troopers were dispatched to the 30000 block of Back Bay Drive in Dagsboro, for reports of a domestic-related assault.…
Read MoreHeroin, narcotics seized in Long Neck drug investigation
A Millsboro duo were arrested on multiple drug charges after a search warrant resulted in the seizure of well over a 100 bags of heroin and narcotics in Long Neck. According to the Delaware State Police Department, troopers concluded a one month drug investigation into the distribution of heroin at a residence located in the…
Read MoreWyoming woman killed in crash near Millsboro
A Wyoming, Delaware woman has died after she lost control of her vehicle and struck a tree near Millsboro. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the crash occurred around 11 a.m., Monday when a 2004 Honda Accord was traveling eastbound on Indian Town Road, east of Hudson Road, rounding a left curve at an…
Read MoreGeorgetown man charged in carjacking incidents near Lewes
Delaware State Police have arrested a Georgetown man for two carjacking attempts that took place near Lewes. Police say two victims, a 49-year-old Milton man and a 68-year-old Harbeson man, were driving separate vehicles in the area of Beaver Dam Road in Lewes around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday when they were flagged down by a shirtless…
Read MoreUPDATE | Police ID body found on the side of a road in Lincoln
A body that was discovered along the side of a road near Lincoln has been identified. According to the Delaware State Police Department, troopers were dispatched to Fleatown Road in Lincoln shortly after 12 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28 to investigate reports that a body had been found on the side of the road. Police arrived and…
Read MoreTraffic stop turns up crystal meth, multiple firearms in Magnolia
A Dover man was arrested on drug and weapons charges after police say a traffic stop turned up crystal meth and multiple firearms in Magnolia. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident occurred on September 3, around 9:47 p.m., as troopers observed a Subaru Legacy traveling westbound on Walnut Shade Road in Magnolia,…
Read MoreSuspect sought in shoplifting incident at fishing store in Millsboro
Delaware State Police are searching for a man caught on video stealing fishing equipment from Rick’s Bait and Tackle in Millsboro. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident occurred Saturday when the suspect entered the store and stole merchandise. The store posted surveillance footage of the incident to social media, saying “Make him…
Read MoreDUI checkpoints statewide this Labor Day Weekend in Delaware
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety is partnering with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and local law enforcement agencies statewide to get drunk drivers off the roads and help save lives. This Labor Day Weekend, Delaware State Police and local law enforcement statewide will coordinate DUI checkpoints in all three counties on Saturday into…
Read MoreSeaford woman killed, others injured in multi-vehicle crash
The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that occurred earlier today. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the crash occurred just before 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 27, as a 2017 Honda CRV and a 2011 Chevrolet Traverse were stopped on Atlanta Road west of Bucks Branch Road at the direction…
Read MoreUPDATED: Additional Charges Filed Against Salisbury Man Already Facing Fraud Charges
UPDATED – 8/23/19 – A Salisbury man is facing additional charges in an ongoing fraud investigation by Delaware State Police. Police have arrested 58 year old William Carey on racketeering and theft-related offenses. The original investigation began last September after it was learned that Carey was taking in consignment used motorhomes and travel trailers and…
Read MoreRoad Rager: Police say motorcyclist cut car off, pulled gun on teens near Milton
A motorcyclist was arrested following a road rage incident near Milton where police say he cut off a car of teenagers and then pulled a gun on them at a red light. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident occurred shortly before 6 p.m., Wednesday when troopers were dispatched to southbound Coastal Highway…
Read MoreOver 2,000 bags of Heroin seized, two charged in Bridgeville drug investigation
The Delaware State Police have arrested two suspects after a search warrant in Bridgeville led to the seizure of more than 2,000 bags of heroin, multiple firearms, and other drugs. According to the Delaware State Police Department, on Wednesday, August 21, members of the Sussex Drug Unit (SDU) concluded a two month drug investigation into…
Read MoreLincoln man indicted in the death of his son
A Lincoln man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of his son. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident took place on July 10, around 8:26 p.m. as troopers were dispatched to a residence in the 15000 block of Winner Circle in Lincoln for a death investigation. Troopers arrived…
Read MorePolice chase through parts of Sussex County ends with arrest of wanted Wilmington man
Delaware State Police arrested a Wilmington man after he led them on a vehicle pursuit in a stolen truck through parts of Sussex County. According to the Delaware State Police Department, shortly after 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, troopers witnessed a Dodge Ram Pickup traveling at a high rate of speed on Broadkill Road approaching Coastal Highway…
Read MoreUPDATED: Police Identify Shooting Victim in Lincoln
UPDATED – 7/23/19 – 11am – Delaware State Police have releaesed the name of the man who was shot and killed on Wednesday, July 10 in Lincoln. Police say 35 year old Brian Chirdon was taken to Christiana Hospital where he later died from his injury. Police continue to investigate. The shooting occurred at a…
Read MoreLate Night Dover Shooting Under Investigation
Troopers say they are investigating reported shots fired in the late evening hours of Thursday. The incident happened shortly after 11 p.m. at a residence in Autumnwood Court in Dover. Troopers made contact with a 23-year-old residence who said she and two females, aged 19 and 14 were sitting in the living room when they…
Read MoreFelton 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.…
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