Posts Tagged ‘DSP’
Seaford Woman Arrested on Drug Dealing Charges
A Seaford woman wanted for a violation of probation was arrested by detectives from the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force at the Dollar General in Seaford just after 9:30 Friday morning. Delaware State Police say a search of 35 year old Chelsea Fenimore’s backpack turned up about 2.4 grams of crack cocaine, over a gram…
Read MoreGovernor’s Task Force Arrests Seaford Man for Drug Dealing
A Seaford man has been arrested for drug dealing after a several months long narcotics investigation. Delaware State Police say detectives from the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force were called to Asbury Road west of Raccoon Ditch Road west of Georgetown in mid-February after a hunter found large bags buried in the woods that appeared…
Read MoreUPDATE: DSP to Begin “Operation Braking Point 2.0” Friday
In January, Delaware State Police, the Office of Highway Safety and Department of Transportation took part in “Operation Braking Point” – a zero-tolerance, high-visibility traffic safety and enforcement campaign. Due to the outcome, “Operation Braking Point 2.0” will run from June 9th through the 17th and will focus on speeding to reduce the number of…
Read MoreDSP Arrest Bridgeville Man for Drug Dealing
After executing a search warrant at a Bridgeville home, the Sussex County Drug Unit arrested 29 year old Tijere Baldwin of Bridgeville. The investigation into Baldwin’s suspected dealing of narcotics began several months ago. At 6am Tuesday morning police went into Baldwin’s Mill Park Drive home with a search warrant, arrested Baldwin and found four…
Read MoreDelmar Man Charged with DUI after 5-Vehicle Crash Near Bridgeville
A Delmar man has been charged after a 5-vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 13 and Redden Road near Bridgeville on Sunday just before 7pm. Delaware State Police contacted one of the drivers, 48 year old James West of Delmar and learned that he failed to stop for traffic on southbound Route 13 because…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Armed Robbery Near Georgetown
Bicyclist Struck on Route 24 near Legion Road in Oak Orchard
A bicyclist from Millsboro was struck by a vehicle near the intersection of Route 24 and Legion Road in Oak Orchard Saturday evening just after 7:30. Delaware State Police say the 38 year old female bicyclist began turning from westbound Route 24 onto Legion Road before it was safe to do and crossed in front…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shots Fired near Seaford
Delaware State Police were called to a home on North Front Street, Extension in Seaford for several reports of shots fired. When troopers arrive just after 11:30 they learned there had be a large party at a residence, but no one at the scene would provide information and the crowd dispersed. Bullet casings were found…
Read MoreThree Arrested after 4-Month Drug Investigation in Dagsboro
Three men were arrested at a residence in Dagsboro Thursday after a search warrant was executed by the Sussex County Drug Unit. An investigation into drug sales from an East Diamond Drive home began four months ago. As detectives approached the property Thursday a Tahoe drove away from the house. State Police stopped the Tahoe…
Read MoreDelmar Man Charged for Stealing Car in Millsboro
A Delmar man has been arrested by Delaware State Police for stealing a car in Millsboro Thursday afternoon. Police were called to Daisey Road just after 4pm for a stolen Ford Focus that was taken from a driveway with fishing gear inside the car. A Dagsboro Police officer spotted the car in town and contacted…
Read MoreThree Charged with Drug & Weapons Offenses after Lewes Traffic Stop
A traffic stop by Delaware State Police in Lewes Monday night led to the arrest of three from Seaford and Milton. A trooper on patrol spotted a white Cadillac DeVille outside the Wawa on Dartmouth Drive which had recently been reported as being involved in a shots fired incident in the Milton area. The trooper…
Read MoreMillsboro Teen Arrested Driving Stolen Car
A Millsboro man was spotted in a stolen car near Frankford Sunday night. Delaware State Police say a trooper saw a Hyundai Elantra on Pyle Center Road south of Shockley Town Road. A computer check of the registration showed the car was reported stolen by Salisbury Police on May 25. The trooper tried to stop…
Read MoreTwo Arrested for Prescription Fraud
Two Maryland men have been arrested for trying to fraudulently obtain prescription medication from a Selbyville area pharmacy. Delaware State Police were called when a man tried to pick up a prescription for Oxycodone that was filled using eScript software stolen from a doctor’s office in New Jersey. The trooper tried to contact the man…
Read MoreDover Man Charged with DUI and Weapons Offenses
A Dover man has been charged with DUI and gun offenses after an investigation Saturday. Delaware State Police were called just before 3am for a person passed out behind the wheel after a Ford Edge was found stopped against a curb in the northbound lanes on South Dupont Highway. When Troopers contacted the driver, 25…
Read MoreInvestigation into Drug Dealing Leads to Arrest of Frankford Man
A narcotics investigation by the Sussex County Drug Unit has led to the arrest of a Frankford man. On Friday detectives from the Sussex County Drug Unit and Governor’s Task Force executed a search warrant at 43 year old Billy Mumford’s residence on Pepper Trail in Frankford. Mumford was found in Selbyville where he was…
Read MoreMillsboro Man Arrested on Felony Weapons Charges
A traffic stop just after 2am Friday led to the arrest of a Millsboro man on felony weapons charges. Delaware State Police, on patrol in the area of Line Road and Stable Lane, attempted to stop a pickup with dark window tinting, but no tint waiver on file with the DMV. The driver of the…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Memorial Day Message
With Memorial Day just around the corner, many of us gather with loved ones to honor our fallen heroes and current military members. The Delaware State Police is here to remind everyone of the importance of driving safely, particularly during this weekend, but also each and every day. Memorial Day often marks the “unofficial” beginning…
Read MoreTwo Arrested After Months-long Drug Investigation in Kent County
An investigation into drug distribution in Kent County has led to the arrest of two men. Delaware State Police say the investigation was started in December by the Kent County Governor’s Task Force when it was suspected that 51 year old James Crow of Dover was dealing drugs in Kent County. Tuesday, detectives contacted Crow…
Read MoreLewes Man Charged with 5th Offense DUI
A Lewes man was charged after a traffic stop on Route 9 near the intersection with Dairy Farm Road Friday afternoon. Delaware State Police spotted a Honda accelerate and pass several vehicles without signaling and the driver nearly causing an accident near Dairy arm and Beaver Dam Roads. Police stopped the vehicle and contacted the…
Read MoreMillsboro PD Officer Indicted for Drug Tampering
A Millsboro Police sergeant has been indicted for drug tampering. An investigation by the Department of Justice’s Division of Civil Rights & Public Trust revealed that 34 year old Matthew Dufour tampered with and used drugs stored in the Department’s evidence locker. Dufour faces 10 charges and is currently on administrative leave without pay or…
Read MoreFelton Woman Charged for Shoplifting from NCCo Target
A Felton woman has been arrested for shoplifting from the Target at the Christiana Mall Saturday night. Police were called after two unknown female suspects were seen fill up a cart with merchandise inside Target. A white female suspect left the store and was seen scanning the parking lot – then 44 year old Natasha…
Read MoreLaurel Man Arrested on Drug Charges
An investigation into drug possession in Laurel Sunday night led to the arrest of 66 year old Wayne Majors. Delaware State Police were called to the Oasis Travel Plaza for a report of a couple having sex in a parked car. When police arrived and contacted the driver, identified as 66 year old Wayne Majors…
Read MorePhiladelphia Man Arrested after Traffic Stop
A traffic stop on Dairy Farm Road west of Lewes Saturday morning led to the arrest of a Philadelphia man on drug charges. Delaware State Police spotted a Subaru crossing the double yellow line and when they made contact with the driver, 45 year old John Romano, smelled a strong odor of marijuana. Romano produced…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Investigate Pedestrian Fatal in Bethany Beach
UPDATED – 5/21/23 – Delaware State Police have identified 89 year old Celeste Speer of Bethany Beach as the woman who died in a fatal pedestrian collision in the Walgreens parking lot in Bethany Beach on May 19. ============================================================= A Bethany Beach woman is dead after she was struck by an SUV in the Walgreens…
Read MoreDover Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for 2nd Degree Murder
A Kent County man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison – suspended after 30 years for 6 months of work release or home confinement. Kent County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Clark sentenced 37 year old Kyle Leonard who pleaded guilty to 2nd degree murder in the shooting death of his mother. Leonard lived…
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