Red Cross Opens Shelters in Sussex & Kent County

The American Red Cross has opened two shelters due to the current winter weather for individuals and families who need assistance. These shelters are operated in coordination with our local and state government partners. The Red Cross is working closely with emergency management and government officials in the impacted areas. Shelters are currently open at the…

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Early Morning Bomb Threats in Capital School District; All Clear Given

Law enforcement has given the all-clear at Dover High School and Kent County Secondary ILC following an investigation into multiple bomb threats early this morning that disrupted school transportation and operations in the Capital School District. Earlier today, the district implemented a two-hour delay for students in grades 1 through 8 after the threats prompted…

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Dover Teen Arrested for Bringing Gun to School

The Dover Police Department has arrested a 15-year-old from Clayton on gun charges, following an investigation that began Tuesday night. An individual informed a Capital School District staff member that the 15-year-old male student had brought a firearm to Dover High School the day prior. High School Staff and the School Resource Officer immediately began…

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UPDATE: Arrests Made; Teen Chased and Shot at by Masked Individual After Exiting School Bus

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UPDATE: Dover Police have arrested two individuals–22-year-old Rouma Aldonza and a 17-year-old male, both of Dover, for the shooting that occurred on Village Drive yesterday afternoon. Detectives identified the 17-year-old as the suspected shooter and determined that he was driven to the scene in a vehicle. Detectives from the Drugs, Vice and Organized Crime Unit located…

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Fight at Dover High School Leads to Arrest of 15-Year-Old

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A fight between two teenage boys at Dover High School has led to the arrest of a 15-year-old from Dover. Police say the fight started just before noon yesterday between the 15-year-old and a 17-year-old. During the incident, the 15-year-old displayed a pocket knife and swung it at the victim, causing the victim to sustain…

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Dover HS Student Found With Gun At School

A Dover High School Student is charged with bringing a gun to school. Dover Police said the school was placed on lockdown Tuesday afternoon when information was received that a 16-year-old boy could have a gun. The student was taken into custody after he was located in less than ten minutes. The school resource officer…

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New DSP & Municipal Recruits Complete Law Enforcement Training

The Delaware State Police held graduation ceremonies last week at Dover High School for the 93rd DSP and 89th Municipal Recruit Class.  Twenty-five new Troopers  and 24 Law Enforcement Officers have completed Law Enforcement training.  These officers represent eight agencies across the state – including the DRBA, Dover, Georgetown, Seaford and South Bethany Police Departments.

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DSP & Municipal Recruit Class Graduates

The 92-B Delaware State Police and 88th Municipal Recruit Class graduated Thursday afternoon at Dover High School.  The class consists of three State Troopers and 19 law enforcement officers who represent DNREC Police, DRBA, and several local police departments – including Georgetown, Laurel, Milford, Milton, Seaford and South Bethany Police Departments. 

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DSP & Municipal Recruit Class Graduation Day

It was graduation day in Dover Friday as the 91st Delaware State Police and 85th Municipal Recruit Class were celebrated.  Thirty new DSP members and 28 law enforcement officers representing multiple agencies – including the Bethany Beach Police, Dover Police, DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife, Greenwood, Milford and Seaford Police will soon be on…

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