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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…
Read MoreUPDATED: Today is the Filing Deadline for DE School Board Election – March 1, 4:30pm
School board elections will take place on Tuesday, May 14 statewide, however today is the last day that candidates interested in running for school board can file. You have until the close of business today at 4:30pm. There is at least 1 seat in each Sussex County school district up for election and one seat…
Read MoreDelmar Man Charged with Thefts from Vehicles & Burglary
A Delmar man has been arrested for numerous thefts from vehicles and burglary. Delaware State Police were called to the area of Bi State Boulevard and Dorothy Road in Delmar on Thursday for thefts from vehicles and were able to get a description of the suspect – and while on patrol Troopers spotted a man…
Read MoreWicomico County Accident Leads to DUI Arrest
A single vehicle accident in Wicomico County Wednesday night led to the arrest of 31-year-old Elijah Lewis of Delmar, charged on DUI and negligent driving charges. Lewis crashed his vehicle at Brown Road north of Zion Road in Parsons. Authorities say his Ford pickup truck smelled of alcohol. State Troopers tell WGMD the suspect’s vehicle…
Read MoreCode Purple Sussex Still in Need of Volunteers, Donations & Meals
First, we want to say thank you to everyone that has helped us so far this year. We couldn’t have made it this far without you! We have 3 months left and we need a lot more help! Honestly, we have struggled some with getting help this year. We realize that with the holidays that…
Read MoreUPDATED: Fire Damages Laurel Home
UPDATED – 1/14/19 2pm – A fire Sunday afternoon heavily damaged a home on West 10th Street in Laurel. Crews arriving at the scene found heavy smoke and a 75 year old woman who escaped from the home, but suffered from burns. She has been taken to the Chester Crozier Burn Center – no other…
Read MorePedestrian Struck & Killed in Delmar
A pedestrian is dead after a crash just after midnight in Delmar. Delaware State Police say a 33 year old Delmar man was crossing Route 13 in the northbound lane when he walked into the path of a Honda Accord. The Honda, driven by a 45 year old Seaford man stopped in the median a…
Read MoreDSP Arrest 3 on Drug Charges Near Millsboro
Three men have been arrested by Delaware State Police after a two month drug investigation of illegal drug sales on Mount Joy Road by members of the Sussex Drug Unit and the Governor’s Task Force. Police and SORT members went into a home with a search and seizure warrant on Thursday and seized 519 bags…
Read MoreDelmar Woman Charged with Assault after Argument Escalates
A Delmar woman has been charged with assault after an argument escalated. Maryland State Police were called to Mar Lynn Driver just after 4 on Sunday for two people arguing in the street. They found 41 year old James Russell standing next to a large pile of clothes, which his wife had run over several…
Read MoreSussex County Council Holds Final Meeting of 2018
The Sussex County Council met for the final time in 2018 – and said farewell to two members – Rob Arlett, who has served District 5 for 4 years and George Cole, who has served District 4 for 32 years. The council heard a presentation from Marie Morole, Executive Director of the Sussex Community Crisis…
Read MoreLaurel Man Arrested for Vehicle Theft and other Offenses
A man wanted for burglary and theft of a motor vehicle has been arrested by Delaware State Police. Police located 43 year old Ronald Hastings of Laurel in the Delmar area where he was arrested. Police were called to Woodland Ferry Road for a suspicious vehicle complaint on November 21st – they found that Hastings…
Read MoreDSP Looking for Wanted Delmar Man
Delaware State Police are looking for a Delmar man wanted for attempting to sell stolen property and receiving stolen property. On November 4th, troopers were called to Womach Road in Laurel for a report of a burglary. Police learned that an ATV was taken from a detached garage – 19 year old Marc Brown was…
Read MoreDelmar Man Charged with Vehicular Assault & DUI
A Delmar man is charged with multiple counts of vehicular assault after a DUI-related crash Saturday afternoon east of Millsboro. Delaware State Police say that just after 5pm a pickup driven by 38 year old James Cannon was stopped on Townsend Road but failed to stop when an SUV driven by a Milford man proceeded…
Read MoreFire Destroys Garage West of Delmar
Firefighters from Delmar were called for a garage fire just after 2pm Friday on Westerlee Drive west of Delmar. They found heavy fire when they arrived on the scene. Crews from Laurel, Hebron and Mardela Springs also responded. The State Fire Marshal is investigating.
Read MoreSussex County Council Approves CleanBay Renewables & Grant for Delmar Infrastructure
The Sussex County Council began this week’s session with a presentation on the newest winter festival at the beach areas – the Winter Festival in Lewes. The council got a quick overview of the festival and the available attractions and how the festival has grown in its first few years to become an award winning…
Read MoreCrash Near Delmar Injures 2 – 1 Critical
A Laurel man is in critical condition after a crash Sunday evening on Old Stage Road near Delmar. Delaware State Police say a Yukon driven by 35 year old Juan Gomez-Gomez of Laurel was speeding northbound and passing other vehicles when a rear tire blew out causing him to lose control. The vehicle overturned multiple…
Read MoreSen Richardson to Announce Candidacy Monday in Seaford
On Monday, Delaware State Senator Bryant Richardson will announce his bid for a second term to represent the 21st District – which includes Seaford, Laurel, Delmar and Gumboro. He will make the announcement at noon at the Riverwalk in Seaford.
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Identify Woman Killed in Delmar Train Crash on Friday
UPDATED – 5/5/18 1:20pm – Delaware State Police continue to investigate a crash between a train and a Ford Focus which left 22 year old Raelyn Huffman of Delmar dead. Police say the Focus was eastbound on Bacons Road. The red railroad crossing signals were flashing and the bell ringing. For unknown reasons the driver…
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