Posts Tagged ‘Delaware State Police’
DSP Investigating Shooting Incident in Lewes
Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Tuesday night in Lewes. According to police, on April 16th, at about 11:13 a.m., troopers headed to Pinetown Road in Lewes to investigate the incident, which was not immediately reported. When troopers arrived, they learned that on April 15th between 8:00 and 10:00 p.m., someone fired…
Read MoreUPDATED: Arrest Made in Seaford Homicide Case
UPDATED 04/17/25: The Delaware State Police have arrested a 22-year-old Indianapolis, Indiana man for a homicide that occurred in Seaford last week. According to police, on April 8th at about 5:50 p.m., officers from the Seaford Police Department and Delaware State Police responded to a report of a shooting on Clarence Street, between Thomas Street…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Arrest Two Firefighters in Hate Crime Investigation
Delaware State Police have arrested two volunteer firefighters–Jay Droney of Millville and Jordan Hastings of Delmar–both in their 20’s– following a hate crime investigation. The case stems from an incident in February, 2024 at the Millville Volunteer Fire Company, where Droney, who is 27, and Hastings who is 23—reportedly chased a coworker with a noose-shaped…
Read MoreDelaware Representative Enters Guilty Plea in 2024 DUI Crash
State Representative Kevin Hensley of Townsend has entered a plea agreement following a drunk driving crash that happened in 2024. He pleaded guilty to Vehicular Assault 3rd Degree and DUI after causing a collision that injured another driver. Hensley will lose his license for a year, serve probation, complete DUI instruction, pay a $500 fine,…
Read MoreDSP Troopers Arrest Georgetown Woman for 7th Offense DUI
Delaware State Police have arrested a 44-year-old Georgetown woman for her 7th DUI offense. According to police, yesterday, April 15th at about 3:18 a.m., a trooper on patrol saw a Chevrolet Cruze traveling eastbound on Wilson Hill Road near Downs Road with an improperly displayed license plate. The trooper pulled the car over and spoke to…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Make Additional Arrests in Seaford Homicide
UPDATED – 04/15/25 – Two suspects have been arrested in connection to a deadly shooting on March 12th at Nutter Park in Seaford which left 23 year old Schweitzer Dessin with critical gunshot wounds – he later died at a nearby hospital from his injuries. Three other victims were injured in the incident. Delaware…
Read MoreState Police Investigating Stabbing in Bridgeville
Delaware State Police Detectives are investigating a stabbing that occurred in Bridgeville that left one man injured. According to police, the stabbing occurred yesterday evening, April 9th at around 8:15 p.m. in the area of Coverdale Road near Camelia Lane. When troopers arrived, they learned that the 41-year-old man had been stabbed by an unknown…
Read MoreDSP Looking for Camden-Wyoming Man Wanted for Multiple Offenses Including Robbery
Delaware State Police are asking for the public’s help in finding 20-year-old Jordan Finsted of Camden-Wyoming, Delaware. He is wanted for multiple offenses, including a robbery charge, stemming from an incident that took place yesterday morning near Marydel. All attempts to contact or locate him have been unsuccessful. Information about Jordan’s location can be provided…
Read MoreUPDATED: Delaware State Police Investigating Single-Vehicle Fatal Crash in Selbyville
UPDATED – 03/29/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 27-year-old Dalyn Budler of Bishopville, Maryland as the woman who died in the single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Wednesday night on Cypress Road in Selbyville. ==================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 03/27/25 – One person is dead after a single-vehicle crash that occurred last night in Selbyville. According…
Read MoreUPDATED: Delaware State Police Investigating Fatal Three-Vehicle Crash in Felton
UPDATED – 03/28/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 33 year-old Robert Hawkins of Dover, Delaware, as the man who died in a fatal three-vehicle crash that occurred Wednesday morning on Canterbury Road in Felton. ===================================================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 03/26/25 – One man is dead, and another has been hospitalized after a three-vehicle…
Read MoreDSP Detectives Investigating Attempted Robbery in Seaford
Delaware State Police are investigating an attempted robbery that occurred in Seaford early Tuesday morning. According to State Police, on March 18th, shortly before 3 AM, troopers were contacted at Troop 5 in Bridgeville for a report of an attempted robbery that occurred on Concord Road near Sussex Highway. Police say the victim was driving…
Read MoreVA Man Arrested after Assault Near Rehoboth Beach
A Virginia man has been arrested for a felony assault that occurred in Rehoboth Beach Saturday morning. Delaware State Police were called to the area of Popeye’s on Coastal Highway for a report of noise from a protest. While speaking to several people, police were told about an assault that occurred in the parking lot.…
Read MoreUPDATED: 60-Year-Old Man Wanted for Assault in Georgetown in Custody in PA
UPDATED – Delaware State Police report that the suspect, John Bell has been arrested in Pennsylvania. =================================== The Delaware State Police is asking for help in finding 60-year-old John Bell. He is wanted for multiple felony charges following an assault that occurred on March 5th in Georgetown. Police say he is driving a…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Arrest Pennsylvania Man for Assault Following Crash in Milford
Delaware State Police arrested a 45-year-old Lincoln University, Pennsylvania man for felony assault after he pepper-sprayed a man following a rear-end crash in Milford yesterday, March 4th. Police say Jason Boyd, who was driving a Chevrolet Silverado, is accused of tailgating a Honda Element before colliding with it when the driver abruptly applied his brakes.…
Read MoreHead-On Collision Under Investigation; Five Injured
A head-on collision that occurred yesterday evening, March 4th in the area of Rum Bridge Road and Seashore Highway is under investigation. According to Delaware State Police, a 25-year-old Georgetown man in a Toyota attempted to pass another vehicle on a double-yellow line, crashing into a Mazda driven by a 65-year-old Seaford man. In addition…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Identify Victim in Fatal Head-on Crash in Selbyville
UPDATED – 03/02/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 60-year-old Glenn Duncan of Selbyville, Delaware, as the man who died in a fatal head-on crash on Wednesday afternoon in Selbyville. ====================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 02/27/25 – A 60-year-old Selbyville man is dead after a head-on crash that occurred yesterday afternoon in Selbyville. According…
Read MoreSelbyville Man Charged with Impersonating a Police Officer
Delaware State Police were called for a suspicious vehicle on Laurel Road near Millsboro Highway. Police learned from a 23 year old victim from Laurel that he had been driving eastbound on Nine Food Road when a white Dodge Magnum with Arizona registration pulled behind him and activated flashing red and blue lights. As the…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Arrest Two 18-Year-Olds in Millsboro Robbery
Delaware State Police have arrested two 18-year-olds –Jyair Freeman of Smyrna and Tizonn Trotter of Elkton– following a robbery in Millsboro. Police responded to Lucky Lane on Tuesday afternoon, February 25th. Police say a 15-year-old had arranged via social media to sell sweatshirts, believing he was meeting a cousin. When the green Kia Soul arrived…
Read MoreThree Hospitalized After Two-Vehicle Crash in Rehoboth Beach Area
Three people have been hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of Route 24 and Camp Arrowhead Road. At 1:30 pm the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company was dispatched to the scene. The three individuals were taken to the hospital by Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company Ambulances. Delaware State Police were investigating. Westbound…
Read MorePennsylvania Man Arrested after Leading Police on Pursuit
A Pennsylvania man was arrested after leading Delaware State Police on a chase from New Castle County into Kent County Friday afternoon. New Castle County Police were pursuing a BMW with Pennsylvania tags on the Roth Bridge that was traveling on a bare rim. Delaware State Police joined the pursuit on Route 1 near Middletown…
Read MoreSearch Warrant in Seaford Leads to Arrest for Gun and Drug Offenses
Delaware State Police have arrested a 37-year-old Seaford man following a search warrant at a home in Seaford last week. William Nieberg was arrested on felony gun and drug charges. On February 6th, members of the Sussex County Drug Unit and Sussex County Governor’s Task Force, executed a search warrant at the residence on Pit…
Read MoreDSP Troopers Arrest Seaford Man for DUI and Drug Charges in Stolen Car
Delaware State Police have arrested a 49-year-old Seaford man for DUI and drug charges while driving a stolen car. According to police, on February 4th, at about 1:15 p.m., troopers on patrol saw a Toyota Camry with a North Carolina registration heading eastbound on Old Furnace Road near Sandy Ridge Drive in Seaford. A computer…
Read MoreMagnolia Man Arrested for 6th DUI Offense
Delaware State Police have arrested a 45-year-old Magnolia man for his 6th DUI offense and related charges following a pursuit that occurred in Dover yesterday. According to police, at about 5:14 p.m., a trooper on patrol saw a Dodge Charger speeding southbound on Bay Road near Dover Air Force Base. The trooper attempted to pull…
Read MoreUPDATE: Injuries Non Life-Threatening in Vehicle Collision in Millsboro Area
UPDATE 1/2/25: The Talk of Delmarva has learned an update on the vehicle accident that occurred on Monday evening December 30th, in which the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company was alerted for the crash on Long Neck Road approaching Church Lane. It was reported to be a multiple vehicle, head-on collision with injuries, but Delaware…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Arrest Felton Man for 5th Offense Felony DUI and Firearm Charges on New Year’s Day
Delaware State Police have arrested a Delmar man for 5th offense DUI. According to police, 41-year-old Nicholas Maltas faces multiple charges after a concerned citizen reported an erratic driver on New Year’s Day in Felton. At approximately 7:30 p.m., a caller contacted 911 about an SUV with an undisclosed Pennsylvania registration driving erratically and nearly causing…
Read More