Posts Tagged ‘dover’
Felton man arrested on drug charges in Dover
A Felton man was arrested after police say he was caught driving drunk with over 58 grams of PCP in Dover. According to the Dover Police Department, officers tried to stop a vehicle Monday night in the area of Loockerman Street and Governors Avenue for a moving violation. As police made contact with the driver,…
Read MoreNew 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.Ā Twenty-five new TroopersĀ and 24 Law Enforcement Officers have completed Law Enforcement training.Ā These officers represent eight agencies across the state – including the DRBA, Dover, Georgetown, Seaford and South Bethany Police Departments.
Read MoreDover Man Threatening Bar Patrons Arrested in Rehoboth Beach
A Dover man was arrested Saturday in Rehoboth Beach after he pointed what victims believe was a handgun at them after a fight at the Conch Island Key West Bar & Grill.Ā As Rehoboth Beach Police arrived at the scene an officer spotted 28 year old Bryan Meck walking away from the bar on Rehoboth…
Read MoreUPDATED: Ocean View police chase results in charges, injuries for Dover man
UPDATED 2/7/20 – Delaware State Police have charged a Dover man with additional thefts in connection with a February 3rd incident in the Ocean View area after he led police on a chase.Ā Through further investigation, police have been able to link 30 year old Bryan Denegal to several additional thefts from vehicles in the…
Read MoreDelaware Senate passes bill allowing dogs on outdoor restaurant patios
Senate lawmakers passed a bill Thursday allowing restaurant owners to permit leashed dogs on their outdoor patios and in beer gardens after a controversial stance from the Division of Public Health (DPH) stated otherwise. Passed by the House unanimously earlier this month, the bill now heads to Governor Carney for his signature. The legislation was…
Read MoreBoy attacked, seriously injured by pack of dogs in Dover
A boy was seriously injured in Dover after he was brutally attacked by a pack of dogs on Tuesday. Officers arrived and located a severely injured 12-year-old boy while the dogs remained at large in the area. A Dover officer fired shots at the dogs due to their continued aggressive behavior but did not strike…
Read MoreDover Man Charged in Bakery Burglary and Bicycle Flight
A Dover man has been arrested after a traffic stop ā on a bicycle.Ā Delaware State Police spotted 56 year old Samuel Curtis riding a bicycle on the wrong side of South Dupont Highway ā with no lights or reflectors on his bicycle.Ā Curtis was wearing all dark clothing and carrying a dark colored backpack…
Read More235th CEIT Class Graduates at DOC
15 Correctional Officer cadets graduated today from the 235th Correctional Employee Initial Training (CEIT) Class and took their oaths of office as Delawareās newest law enforcement officers at a ceremony attended by Department of Correction (DOC) leadership and staff, family and friends. Cadets completed an intensive 12-week program of classroom and hands-on instruction in multiple subject areas…
Read MoreDel. State Rep. Sean Lynn will strike controversial amendment amid outrage
Delaware State Representative Sean Lynn has announced that he will strike an amendment he introduced that would have removed certain first responders and healthcare workers from the list of people who if assaulted, aggravates the crime to a violent felony. Rep. Lynn came under fire Tuesday on the first day of session after many learned…
Read MorePolice chase leads to drug, weapons charges for Harrington man
A Harrington man was arrested on drug and weapons charges after police say they found over 97 bags of heroin after he led them on chase through downtown Dover. According to the Dover Police Department, just before 2 a.m., Tuesday officers tried to stop a car for a traffic violation but the driver, 44-year-old George…
Read MoreDelaware lawmakers return today for the start of session
State lawmakers return to Dover today for the start of the second leg of the 150th Delaware General Assembly. Over the course of last session, lawmakers passed a series of criminal justice reform bills, increased the age to purchase tobacco products to 21, and added an Equal Rights Amendment to the state’s constitution. Following a…
Read MoreTwo men shot outside home in Dover
Dover Police are investigating a shooting that left two men injured. The incident occurred shortly before 3 a.m., Monday as the victims were approached by five or six unknown male suspects while they were on the porch of a home in the 100 Block of South New Street. The men fired multiple times at the…
Read MoreDover man struck, killed crossing the highway in Milford
A Dover man has died after police say he was struck by a truck while crossing a highway in Milford. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident occurred around 5:40 p.m., Wednesday when a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 was traveling westbound on Milford-Harrington Highway, west of Williamsville Road. A pedestrian was trying to…
Read MoreDover Man Sentenced for Weapons Theft in Millsboro
A Dover man has been sentenced by Chief US District Judge Leonard Stark to just over 4 years in federal prison after he pleaded guilty to stealing firearms and possession of a firearm by a person prohibited.Ā Court documents show 26 year old Brandon Williams broke into Bakerās Hardware in Millsboro in May of 2017…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Dover Home Invasion
Delaware State Police are looking for two men who forced their way into a Dover home on Mast Circle just after midnight Thursday morning.Ā The suspects held two victims at gunpoint and demanded cash and firearms.Ā The suspects left after getting two handguns and cash.Ā No one in the home was injured ā three juveniles…
Read MoreDOC Officials Investigating Vaughn Inmate Death
Corrections officials are investigating the death of an inmate at the Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna.Ā Officials say 67 year old Norris Durham of Dover was in the prison infirmary for an unrelated medical condition when he complained of having chest pains.Ā Medical staff was getting his vital signs when he lostĀ consciousness.Ā Additional life-saving…
Read MoreDover Police arrest NY men for stealing over $70k in Apple products
Dover Police charged three men from Brooklyn, New York in a shoplifting case where $73,893 in Apple products were stolen from a Dover-area Target store. According to the Dover Police Department, around 9:30 p.m., Monday, the three men broke into a secured case and took a variety of Apple electronics and then fled the store.…
Read MorePresident Trump visits Dover to pay respects to Army officers killed in Afghanistan
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania visited Dover Air Force Base Thursday evening to pay their respects to two Army officers killed in Afghanistan, Chief Warrant Officer 2 David C. Knadle, 33, from Tarrant, Texas and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Kirk T. Fuchigami Jr., 25, from Keaau, Hawaii President Trump spent time with the…
Read MoreVerizon store burglar arrested, charged in Harrington
Harrington Police have arrested and charged a Fort Washington, Maryland man in connection with a series of burglaries at Verizon stores in Kent County. According to the Harrington Police Department, shortly before 3 a.m., Thursday officers received reports regarding a series of burglaries that occurred at Verizon stores in the Dover-area. As a precaution, officers…
Read MoreUPDATED: Now the Official Numbers – DSU Breaks 2 Guinness World Records Saturday!
UPDATED – 10/24/19 – WGMD contacted Guinness World Records for the numbers for Delaware State University’s record breaking attempts last weekend. It has been confirmed that both records were set – one broken and one set for the first time! Rachel Gluck at Guinness World Records North America tells WGMD: “The most people waving foam…
Read MoreDSP Trying to Identify Dollar General Armed Robber in Dover
Police continue to try to identify the suspect in an armed robbery on Sunday, October 6th at the Dollar General Store on Gateway South Boulevard in Dover.Ā Delaware State Police say a man approached the counter and pulled a knife from his sweatshirt and demanded money.Ā When the employee opened the register, the suspect grabbed…
Read MoreDover man charged in Milford shooting investigation
A Dover man was arrested and charged in connection with a shooting in Milford. According to the Milford Police Department, around 12:30 a.m., Saturday officers responded to the Brightway Commons community development to investigate a possible shots fired incident. Police arrived and learned that several rounds of bullets struck an unoccupied vehicle. 28-year-old William Harris,…
Read MoreSeaford man shot outside Dover nightclub, requires surgery
A Seaford man was seriously injured and requires surgery after he was shot outside a nightclub in Dover. According to the Dover Police Department, the incident occurred around 1:30 a.m., Wednesday morning when officers were called to the parking lot of Allure Nightclub for reports of a shooting. Police arrived and learned that three victims…
Read MoreMagnolia Woman Charged for Reckless Endangering
A Magnolia woman has been arrested by Delaware State Police who were called to the Valero Gas Station in Dover for a 35 year old woman who told them she was intentionally struck by a vehicle.Ā Police learned that 33 year old Crystal Manning verbally threatened to run over the victim for taking āher gas…
Read MoreDelaware teen shot, killed in Dover
The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of an 18-year-old Thursday night. According to Dover Police, around 10:30 p.m. Thursday, officers were called to the 200 Block of Harmony Lane (The Village at McKee Branch) for reports of gunfire. Officers arrived and located 18-year-old Jarmar Richardson, of Dover, suffering…
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