Posts Tagged ‘dover’
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.
Read MoreDover 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…
Read MoreDE Senate Pro Tempore Announces Changes for the End of the Session in June
Delaware Senate President Pro Tempore David McBride today announced that the last day of the session on June 30th will NOT extend until the wee hours of the morning as in years past – including last session. The State Senate closed the 149th session at about 3am on July 1st after approving the Bond Bill…
Read MoreDSP 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…
Read MoreDSP 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…
Read MoreHartly 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…
Read MoreFriday 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…
Read MorePolice 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…
Read MoreDSP 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…
Read MoreTwo 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…
Read More5-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…
Read MoreUPDATED: 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…
Read MoreDover 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…
Read MoreDSP 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.
Read MoreDover Child Support Services to Close Two Days During Move
The Dover Office of the Delaware Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) will have limited services on Friday, July 27, and will close to the public on Monday, July 30, and Tuesday, July 31, to facilitate a move to the division’s new Dover location at 905 S. Governors Ave. During this period of transition, child support customers can…
Read MoreClayton Man Dies after Shooting in Dover
Dover Police were called to the Liberty Court Apartments for a report of a shooting. Police found 41 year old Sylvester Lee of Clayton on the ground. He had been struck by gunfire multiple times. Police say he died from his injuries at Bayhealth Kent General Hospital. Police ask anyone with information to contact Crime…
Read MoreFirefly Festival & OC Air Show Come to Delmarva
Delaware and Maryland are the sites for several big events this weekend. In Dover – it’s the start of the Firefly Music Festival. Thousands of people began arriving at the camping sites yesterday and with the expected number of patrons attending the festival, Leipsic Road and Persimmon Tree Road in the vicinity of Dover Speedway…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested in Rehoboth Beach After Resisting Arrest
When Rehoboth Beach Police tried to stop a man from skateboarding on the boardwalk last week, the man led officers on a three block chase through town. With help from a bicycle patrol unit and a patrol unit they were able to stop the skateboarder on Delaware Avenue. Police have charged 28 year old Robert…
Read MoreDover Man Sentenced for 2017 Stabbing
A Dover man will spend the next 10 years in prison. Sentencing for 22 year old Jaquan Crump was held last week for a July 2017 stabbing after he got into a fight with a woman – and stabbed her 4 times, puncturing both her lungs. Crump was convicted by a Superior Court jury in…
Read More600 Graduates to Receive Diplomas at DSU Saturday Morning
Delaware State University will hold its 132nd Commencement Ceremony today beginning at 10am at Alumni Stadium. More than 600 graduates will receive their diplomas. Author, screenwriter and musician, James McBride will be the keynote speaker. Before the ceremony, Governor John Carney will sign legislation that will expand DSU’s Inspire Scholarship which passed both chambers of…
Read MoreRetired DSP Civilian Employee Arrested for Theft
A retired civilian employee of the Delaware State Police has been arrested for theft under false pretense and falsifying business records. Police learned that in November of 2017, 62 year old Carl Rone of Philadelphia was not reporting to work when scheduled. The investigation showed that for about 79 days in 2016 and 2017, Rone…
Read MoreDOC Walk Away from MCCC Turns Himself in
An inmate who walked away from the Morris Community Correctional Center in August of last year has been arrested. Corrections officials say 27 year old Darryl Brooks of Dover turned himself in to Georgetown Police on Monday. He’s being held at SCI on an escape after conviction warrant in default of a $5000 cash bail.…
Read MoreDSP Honor Fallen Troopers at Annual Police Memorial Service
Governor John Carney, State and local officials, Delaware State Troopers, family members, relatives, and friends gathered yesterday to remember those Troopers who have made the “Ultimate Sacrifice” in service to the State of Delaware. The Annual Police Memorial Service was held at the Delaware State Police Training Academy in Dover. Since 1923, 24 Troopers have lost…
Read MoreDavid Anderson Kicks Off Campaign for 31st District House Seat
David Anderson has kicked off his campaign for the 31st District House seat currently held by Sean Lynn. Anderson, who is a Republican, is a Dover City Councilman and a decorated Operation Enduring Freedom war veteran. Anderson will face a primary election with Jean Dowding in September.
Read MoreUPDATED: Easter Shooting in Dover, Police Still Looking for Suspect
UPDATED 8:55am – A 32 year old Dover man was shot in the abdomen around 5 Sunday afternoon. Dover Police say the victim was shot by an unknown suspect in the area of Governors Avenue and Reed Street – and was taken by private vehicle to Bayhealth Kent General Hospital and later transferred to Christiana…
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