Dover Man Arrested for Illegal Weapon Possession

The Dover Police Department says they have arrested 45-year-old Joseph Carter on numerous weapons offenses. Detectives obtained information that Carter was in possession of a rifle with a bump stock. He was also wanted by the Dover Police Department on an Offensive Touching charge and by Office of Animal Welfare on several offenses, as well…

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Dover Man Sentenced For Injuring Two Pedestrians with Car

The Delaware Department of Justice says 52-year-old William Smith of Dover has pled guilty and been sentenced for an August 2018 incident that injured two female pedestrians in a crosswalk at the intersection of Route 13 and Denneys Road in Dover. Smith pled guilty to two counts of vehicular assault in the first degree and…

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Delaware Awarding Millions to Cities and Towns for Revitalization

The State of Delaware will be awarding millions of dollars to help revitalize several areas in the state, including towns and cities in Kent and Sussex counties. The state will use 4.6 million dollars for projects that will revitalize downtown areas in Dover, Milford and Wilmington. The projects will be funded through rebates from the…

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Gov Carney’s State of the State Town Hall Meetings – Monday in Milford

Governor John Carney will hold six town hall meetings throughout the state beginning on Wednesday, January 30th in Dover.  He will meet with local state officials and community members to discuss the State of the State and other issues.  The ONLY Sussex County Town Hall is set for Monday, February 11 at the Carlisle Fire…

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Family’s 13-Year-Old Dog Returns After Being Missing for Three Weeks

A Delaware family’s 13-year-old dog has returned after being missing for three weeks. Reports indicate the dog named “Spanky” went missing several weeks ago. He remained missing in the midst of the frigid temperatures, some nights in the single digits with wind chills below zero. WGMD has learned two people found the dog beneath the…

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DAFB North Gate Hours Changing Beginning Feb 11

The Dover Air Force Base north gate hours are scheduled to change starting Feb. 11, 2019. From Feb. 11, 2019 until further notice, North Gate hours will be as follows: * Morning hours: 6:30-8 a.m., Monday – Friday * The North Gate will now be closed during the midday (lunch) hours * Evening hours will…

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Delaware Lawmakers Consider Abortion Limiting Bill

State lawmakers in Dover are considering proposed legislation regarding the state’s abortion laws. A newly introduced bill would protect unborn children after 20 weeks into a pregnancy. Proponents of the bill say later term abortions would only be allowed if there’s a severe health risk to the mother. The bill is primarily backed by Republican…

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Former Delaware State Senator Has Died – DE Flags to Half-Staff

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Delawareans are honoring the life of former State Senator Steven Amick, who passed away on Wednesday. Amick rose to the highest ranks of Delaware politics, beginning his political career as a State Representative in 1986. He was elected to the State Senate in 1994, where he served as Senate Minority Whip and Senate Minority Leader.…

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Two Dover Men Arrested on Multiple Drug Offenses

Two Dover men have been arrested following an investigation into the sale of illegal drugs in the Dover area.  Delaware State Police spotted a car with fictitious tags on Bay Road being driven by 26 year old Javon Young, who did not have a valid license.  Young is also a known fugitive with an active…

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Dover Man Sentenced in Motel Shooting

A Dover man who shot his girlfriend in June of 2017 has been sentenced to 33 years in prison.  23 year old Darren Weiford shot 20 year old Amber Buckler while she lay in a bed in a Dover motel – last November he pleaded guilty to 2nd degree murder and weapons offenses.    

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Gov Carney to Announce Education Initiative in Dover Tuesday

On Tuesday afternoon, Governor John Carney and State Education officials and advocates will announce an education initiative to provide support for English learners and low-income students statewide.  The announcement will be made at his Dover office at Legislative Hall at 1:30pm.  

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Dover Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Robbery & Home Invasion

A Dover man has pleaded guilty to 2 counts of 1st degree robbery, home invasion and other offenses after he and another man forced their way into a home at the Woodcrest Apartments in Dover last February.  Two victims were forced to lie on the floor by 26 year old Mahdi Wilson and the other…

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DSP Looking to Identify Vehicle Break-in Suspect

Delaware State Police are investigating a series of vehicle break-ins that have occurred since early November between Milford and Dover.  Police say the suspects smashed car windows and took items from inside – including a credit card which was used at the Milford Walmart.  Police were able to get a picture of the suspect from…

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DSP Identify Pedestrian Killed Near Felton

A crash Sunday on Route 13 in Felton has left one person dead.  Delaware State Police say just after 8pm a 23 year old Dover man was walking southbound in the left lane of Route 13 in the area on Barney Jenkins Road. He has been identified as Chaqui Batson and was wearing dark clothing…

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Hartly Man Dies in Crash West of Dover

A Hartly man was killed last week when his motorcycle collided with a car on Forrest Avenue west of Dover.  Delaware State Police continue to investigate, but say 27 year old Davon Johnson tried to avoid the crash after a car that stopped for a stop sign at Artis Drive pulled into the path of the…

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Friday Morning Crash Injures 2 in Rehoboth Beach

A serious crash Friday morning shut down the southbound lanes on Route 1 just south of Route 24 in Rehoboth.  Delaware State Police say just after 9:40 a car traveling northbound in the left turn lane crossed the concrete median and collided head on with a cement mixer.  The driver of the car, a 48…

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Police Charge 1 Man for Counterfeiting, Still Looking for Second Suspect

One man has been arrested by Rehoboth Beach Police in connection with counterfeit crimes in the resort in August.  Police arrested 21 year old Rasheed Cobb of Dover early Wednesday morning after he was identified on surveillance video passing counterfeit hundred dollar bills at five businesses on or near the Rehoboth Boardwalk.  Cobb is charged…

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DSP Looking for Dover Area Man for Domestic Incidents

Your help is needed to locate a Dover area man wanted for several domestic-related incidents – including harassment, terroristic threatening and stalking.  Delaware State Police are looking for 49 year old Darnell Bryant, who is also wanted for failure to re-register as a sex offender.  If you know where Bryant is – contact Delaware State…

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Two Arrested on Drug Charges by Milford PD

Milford Police on patrol spotted a vehicle in the area of Northwest 10th Street and learned the vehicle registration was suspended.  During a traffic stop, officers contacted the driver, 32 year old Kevin Woods of Bridgeville and passenger, 24 year old Marshay Johnson of Dover and learned that Woods’s license was suspended.  The officer spotted…

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5-Vehicle Crash in Dover Leaves 1 Dead

A crash involving five vehicles near Dover yesterday evening has left one person dead.  Delaware State Police continue to investigate but say the driver of a Silverado was southbound on Route 13.  A UPS truck and Ford Flex were slowing for heavy traffic near Walnut Shade Road and a pickup and Buick were stopped in…

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UPDATED: Man Wanted for June Murder in Dover Returned to Dover PD

UPDATED – 8-24-18 – The man identified as a suspect in a shooting death at the Liberty Court Apartments in June has been returned to Delaware.  Dover Police took custody of 42 year old Timothy Safford Friday.  He is charged with 1st degree murder and weapons offenses.  He’s being held at the VCC in default…

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Dover PD Arrest Frederica Man on Multiple Drug Charges

Police in Dover have arrested a Frederica man on drug charges.  Police contacted Willie Hale at a room at the Red Roof Inn just before 5pm on Tuesday.  During a search of the room, police seized 222 grams of MDMA, over 56 grams of crack cocaine, morphine and oxycodone pills, 3.4 grams of pot, over…

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DSP Looking for Suspect Wanted for Assault and Other Offenses

Delaware State Police are looking for 33 year old Gary Thornton, who is wanted on a variety of charges – including assault, menacing and endangering the welfare of a child.  Thornton is known to frequent the Seaford-Laurel-Dover areas.  If you know where Thornton is – contact Troop 5 or Crime Stoppers.  

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