DSP to Hold Police Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony

The Delaware State Police will hold an annual Police Memorial Service and Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Delaware State Police Training Academy on North DuPont Highway in Dover. The service will take place Wednesday, May 1 beginning at 9:30 a.m. Fellow Troopers, Family members, relatives and friends will gather along with Governor John Carney, Lt. Governor…

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Troopers Searching for Rehoboth Outlets Shoplifting Suspect

Delaware State Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identified a suspect wanted in connection with a shoplifting incident and disregard for a police officer’s signal. The incident took place on April 24 around 6 p.m. at the Tanger Nike Outlet on Bayside Outlet Drive in Rehoboth. Troopers were dispatched after receiving reports a suspect…

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Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest in Bridgeville

Delaware State Police say they have arrested and charged 25-year-old Malik T. Jarvis of Rehoboth Beach following a Tuesday evening traffic stop in Bridgeville. Members of the Governor’s Task Force were patrolling in the Coverdale area just before 10 p.m. A silver Hyundai Sonata was traveling southbound on Coverdale Road in the area of Mill…

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Felton Man Arrested After Police Pursuit in Millsboro

Delaware State Police have arrested a Felton man after he failed to stop and was found in possession of drugs. The incident took place in the early morning hours of Monday, April 22 around 12:21 a.m. when a Trooper observed a GMC Yukon traveling above the speed limit on John J. Williams Highway in the Maryland…

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Delaware Troopers Stress Importance of Bicyclist Safety on Roadways

As we approach the summer months, Delaware State Police are reminding the community of the importance of bicyclist safety as it partners with the DelDOT Bicycle Program to offer complimentary lighting to bicycles. Troopers say they are urging bicyclists and drivers to obey the rules of the road, and that bicyclists are expected to observe…

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California Man Arrested in Dagsboro for Possession of Over 200 Pounds of Marijuana

Delaware State Police say that along with Dagsboro Police, they have apprehended and charged a California man on numerous drug related offenses following a traffic stop in Dagsboro on Sunday afternoon. Troopers say 57-year-old Charles Mulvihill of Ukiah, California was pulled over in a tan Ford F-250 with California tags shortly after 1:30 p.m. on…

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Injuries Reported After School Bus Crash in Greenwood

Delaware State Police are investigating following a crash involving a school bus shortly after 8 a.m. in Greenwood. Officials say the incident happened around 8:07 a.m. on Hog Range Road, south of Cattail Branch Road. Injuries were reported as a result of the crash and there were delays in the area following the accident. We…

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City of Seaford Appoints New Police Chief

The City of Seaford has appointed Marshall D. Craft, Jr., a 30 year law enforcement veteran to the position of Chief of the City of Seaford Police Department and 9-1-1 Center. Craft was approved by a vote of the Mayor and City Council. He will oversee the Department’s 26 sworn officers, 9 dispatchers and 2…

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UPDATED: Suspect in Laurel Roadside Death Back in Delaware

UPDATED  4/4/19  4:30pm – The Laurel man wanted for the murder of a Seaford woman near Laurel in March has been extradited back to Delaware from Virginia. Delaware State Police have charged 32 year old Joseph Beck with 1st degree murder, abuse of a corpse and weapons violations. He is being held at the James…

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Delmar Man Wanted by Troopers for Laurel Home Burglary

Delaware State Police are working to locate 27-year-old Josh Shelton of Delmar, Delaware who is wanted in connection with a burglary. Troopers say the incident occurred on March 29 around 2:46 p.m. at a residence in the 34000 block of Hudson Road. Troopers were dispatched for a reported alarm. Upon arrival they witnessed the residence…

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Milton Man Arrested on Numerous Charges Following Domestic Incident

Delaware State Police say they have arrested a Milton man after he physically assaulted and threatened his girlfriend with a handgun. Early last month on March 2 around 6:42 a.m., Troopers were dispatched to a residence in the 28000 block of Carpenter Road for reports of a domestic incident the day prior. The 17-year-old female…

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Federalsburg Man Arrested for Felony Assault in Seaford

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Delaware State Police have arrested a Federalsburg, MD man after he physically assaulted his assaulted his girlfriend in Seaford. The incident happened Saturday shortly after 9 p.m. when Troopers were dispatched to Cinnamons bar located on Bridgeville Highway in Seaford for a report of a physical assault. Upon arrival, Troopers made contact with a female…

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Magnolia Man Arrested for Assaulting Police Officer

Delaware State Police say they have arrested a Magnolia man for the assault of a police officer along with other charges. Troopers say shortly before 9 a.m. on Sunday, they responded to a residence on Barkers Landing Road in an attempt to locate 28-year-old Lionel Thompson of Magnolia, who was wanted for numerous thefts. Troopers…

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Dover Woman Charged for Serious Accident on I-95 Near Wilmington

Delaware State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash that took place this morning on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway (I-95) east of the I-95 ramp. The incident took place around 4:51 a.m. when a 2013 Dodge Caravan operated by a 30-year-old woman from North Carolina was traveling in the left lane on the southbound span…

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Rehoboth Police Seize Loaded Handgun, Drugs During Traffic Stop

Rehoboth Beach Police Department say they have arrested 22-year-old Theaddis Johnson of Milford and 22-year-old Richard Vantine of Georgetown following a traffic stop in which they seized a loaded 9mm handgun. Around 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 30, an officer observed a white Chevrolet Impala with multiple cracks in it’s windshield traveling westbound on Rehoboth…

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Bicyclist Dies Following Dover Crash

Delaware State Police say that 59-year-old Richard Duffy of Hartly, the operator of a bicycle has died following a crash earlier this month in Dover. Trooper say their investigation determined a 56-year-old Hartly woman operating a Chrysler PT Cruiser was traveling westbound on Forest Ave (Route 8) east of Victory Chapel Road. Meanwhile, Duffy was…

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UPDATED: Suspect Arrested in Dagsboro Shooting

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UPDATED: 6:38 p.m. on 3/28/2019 — Delaware State Police say they have arrested 60-year-old John W. Barnhard of Dagsboro in connection to the shooting. He was located a short time after the incident in close proximity to the scene. He was taken into custody without incident and charged with first degree assault, 5 counts of possession…

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Milford Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Armed Purse Snatcher

The Criminal Division of the Milford Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an armed robbery suspect. Law enforcement officials say on Monday around 6:30 a.m. in the area of Southeast Front Street and Carlisle Lane, a victim was approached from behind by a suspect who displayed a weapon, then demanded the victim’s…

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Seaford Brothers Arrested on Theft, Related Charges

Delaware State Police have arrested two brothers in connection with a residential burglary in Seaford. The incident took place last Wednesday, March 20 just before 5:30 p.m. Troopers were dispatched to the 24000 block of German Road for a reported burglary. Upon arrival, Troopers made contact with the victim, who advised that her residence had…

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Ocean View Appliance Store Shut Down For Fraud

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The Delaware State Police Financial Crimes Unit is investigating a business in which customers purchased appliances and the items have not been received. Troopers began their investigation in February, when they were made aware of an incident in which a customer purchased appliances from Coastal Maytag located on Cedar Neck Road in Ocean View. They…

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Magnolia Man Arrested for Possession of Nearly 500 Heroin Bags

Delaware State Police say they have arrested a Magnolia man after a pedestrian stop led to the discovery of drugs. The incident happened after 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20. Troopers were on patrol on Mill Chop Lane in Dover and observed an individual committing a pedestrian violation. A stop was initiated and contact was…

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One Person Dead Following Fatal Millsboro Crash

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Delaware State Police say they are investigating after a person died following a single vehicle crash that occurred in Millsboro on Wednesday. Troopers say the incident occurred just after 3:30 p.m. when a 2014 Chevy Equinox was traveling eastbound on Lowes Crossing Road, just east of Pear Tree Road. They say for unknown reasons, the…

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Magnolia Man Arrested for Felony Assault

Delaware State Police have arrested a Magnolia man for physically assaulting a victim. The incident took place Monday around 10:16 p.m. Troopers say they were called to the unit block of East Walnut Street for a report of a fight. Troopers made contact with a 49-year-old male victim, who said he was at his friend’s…

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Camden Man Arrested For Robbing Dover Home 3 Times

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Delaware State Police say they have arrested 20-year-old Jordan Manus of Camden for burglarizing the same Dover area residence three times. The incident took place on Friday around 10:15 a.m. when a witness reported hearing glass breaking and seeing a suspect enter and exit an unoccupied residence in the 500 block of South Old Mill Road…

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Georgetown Man Arrested for Home Burglary

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Delaware State Police have identified and arrested 40-year-old Dwayne Sudduth of Georgetown who was wanted in connection with a residential burglary Troopers say last Wednesday before 1 p.m. they were dispatched to a home in the 24000 block of Lewes-Georgetown Highway for a report of a burglary. They learned the suspect had forced entry into…

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