Posts Tagged ‘DSP’
Two Philadelphia Men Arrested for Robbery in Laurel
Two Pennsylvania men have been arrested by Delaware State Police for an armed robbery early this morning in Laurel. Police were called to the Lakeside Motel just before 1am for a robbery. They contacted a 34 year old man who works for a ride-share and had given two men a ride to Laurel from the…
Read MoreUPDATED: Bridgeville Man Charged in Murder at Heritage Shores
UPDATED-03/9/23–1 pm–The Delaware State Police have charged 53-year-old Robert Franks for the murder of his wife Cynthia Moss-Franks, which occurred in February. Franks had been awaiting extradition to Delaware from Pennsylvania. Today, state detectives from the Department of Justice Extradition Unit transported Franks from Philadelphia to Troop 2. Franks is charged with Murder First Degree and is now…
Read MoreLaurel Man Charged with 3rd Felony DUI after Traffic Stop
A Laurel man has been arrested after a traffic stop in Laurel Monday night. Delaware State Police stopped the driver of a pickup truck for not wearing a seatbelt and noticed signs of impairment when the trooper contacted him. A DUI investigation was started and 58 year old Dale Wilson arrested. A search of his…
Read MoreUPDATED: Fiery Magnolia-area Crash Leaves 1 Dead and 2 Injured
UPDATED – 03/06/23 – The Delaware State Police have identified the man who died in a collision that occurred in Magnolia on February 24 as 78 year old Edward Campbell of North East, Maryland. ================================================================= A crash Friday night just before 7:30 near Magnolia has left one person dead. Delaware State Police say a minivan…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Arrest 2 in Shooting Death in Georgetown
UPDATED – 03/04/23 – Two have been arrested for the murder of 20 year old Terrance Frisby of Georgetown at the Dunbarton Apartments in Georgetown on February 27th.Investigation into the shooting led Delaware State Police to 24 year old Jaron Curtis of Dagsboro, who was arrested Friday in Berlin with help from the Maryland State…
Read MoreTraffic Stop Results in Arrest for Drugs and a Weapon
A trooper on patrol Monday afternoon spotted a gray Merceedes make multiple traffic violations while northbound on Route 13 in Dover. The trooper pulled behind the Mercedes, but the driver accelerate and sped off at a high rate of speed. A traffic stop was made and as the trooper contacted the driver, 24 year old…
Read MoreFive Arrested for Shoplifting in Rehoboth Beach
Five people have been arrested in connection with multiple shopliftings. On Monday, Delaware State Police were called to a business on Midway Outlet Drive in Rehoboth Beach after four women and a man left the store with stolen merchandise – and drove off in a light blue minivan with California tags. The minivan was stopped…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Investigating Death of Houston Man near Felton
UPDATED – 02/28/23 – Delaware State Police have identified the victim who died in Felton on February 27, as 35 year old Joshua Riley, of Houston, DE =========================================================== The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is investigating the discovery of a subject found lying in a ditch near the roadway at the intersection of Hopkins Cemetery…
Read MoreTwo Suspects Arrested for Promoting Prison Contraband
A Wilmington man has been arrested for bringing drugs into the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center. Delaware State Police say 23 year old Aaron Cain of Wilmington was seen passing a small, concealed object to an inmate, Tyler Carter, during a scheduled inmate visit. A search of Carter turned up over 29 grams of suspected…
Read MoreDSP Looking for Suspect in Connection with Ellendale Stabbing
Delaware State Police need your help to locate 54 year old Terrance Branch of Ellendale. He is wanted in connection with the stabbing of two victims and assaulting a third during a fight in the Ellendale area on February 15th. Branch is black, 5′ 8” and 200 pounds with brown eyes. He is bald. Branch…
Read MoreMaryland Man Arrested After Crashing Stolen Vehicle
Delaware State Police were called for a single vehicle crash on Seaford Road south of Blades around 8:30 Sunday morning. Police say an Equinox driven by 26 year old Damiean Turner of East New Market, MD was northbound on Seaford Road when the vehicle left the roadway and struck a guardrail. Police say Turner showed…
Read MoreDSP Spring Citizens Police Academy in Sussex County
Delaware State Police will hold their 2023 Citizens police academy beginning March 29th. The nine week academy will meet on Wednesday nights from 6 to 8pm and participants will get an up close look at how Delaware State Police operate. Applications are due by March 15th – and class size is limited. Most of the…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Home Improvement Fraud
A Fruitland man currently in jail in Maryland is wanted by Delaware State Police for defrauding a family out of over $23,000 in the past year. A family in Ocean View reported a home improvement fraud to police in January. Police learned that the owner of Elite Hardscapes, LLC, 32 year old Michael Tyler Joseph…
Read MoreDSP Looking for Wanted Hartly Man
Delaware State Police are looking for a wanted Hartly man. Sunday night, Police attempted to arrest 33 year old Floyd Smith, who is wanted on outstanding warrants. Police went to his Judith Road home and found him sitting in a car with the doors locked – and refusing to leave the vehicle. He began moving…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shooting Incident Near Seaford
One man was taken to an area hospital after a shooting in the Seaford area just after 3:30 Sunday morning. Delaware State Police were called to a residence on Route 13 for the shooting – the 18 year old victim was shot in the leg during a large party. Police found multiple shell casings on…
Read MoreMagnolia Man Charged with Gun & Drug Offenses After Traffic Stop
A 20 year old Magnolia man has been arrested after he failed to stop for a red turn arrow while making a left turn onto Walnut Shade Road in Dover Saturday morning. Delaware State Police stopped the vehicle and contacted the driver – Jeremiah Weatherspoon, who failed to show valid proof of insurance for the…
Read MorePickup Overturns while ‘Mudding’ Near Hartly; 6 Injured
Six people were taken to area hospitals for non-life threatening injuries after a crash near Hartly. Delaware State Police were called to Gunter Road just after midnight Saturday after a pickup truck mudding in a field, hit a ditch and overturned trapping the driver – a 44 year old man from Marydel and 5 passengers…
Read MoreDSP Arrest Burglary Suspect in Harrington Business
A Houston man has been arrested for burglarizing a Harrington convenience store just after 1:30 Friday morning. Delaware State Police responded to the Summit Mart on Route 14 after multiple alarm activations at the closed business. Upon arrival troopers spotted a broken window and ordered the suspect to exit the business. Police arrested 18 year…
Read MoreCamden-Wyoming Man Charged with Drug & Weapons Offenses
A Camden-Wyoming man has been arrested after a traffic stop on Friday morning in Dover. Delaware State Police spotted the gray 2015 Mazda 3 on Wyoming Avenue. A computer check showed the registered owner had a suspended license and two active warrants. Police stopped the car and smelled marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. The…
Read MoreDSP & OHS Target Distracted Driving in Delaware
Delaware State Police, Office of Highway Safety and DelDOT last month partnered for the Winter Distracted Driving/Occupant Distraction enforcement. This campaign targeted distracted drivers and seatbelt violations statewide through February 13 and ended with 541 traffic contacts – 435 tickets and 98 warnings – and 8 criminal arrests. There were 82 drivers contacted for using…
Read MoreDSP Looking for MIllsboro Area Man Wanted on Active Warrants
Delaware State Police are looking for a Millsboro man who is wanted on four active warrants – including two felony warrants from incidents from separate incidents in November and December. Police says 22 year old Michael Robinson is about 6′ 1” and 185 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Police believe he is homeless…
Read MoreDSP Looking for Driver of Stolen Vehicle in Rehoboth Beach Area
Delaware State Police need your help to identify the driver who ran from troopers after he crashed a stolen car Monday night in Rehoboth Beach. A trooper on patrol just after 11pm in Lewes spotted a Malibu on Coastal Highway – a computer check showed it had been reported stolen earlier in the day by…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Robbery in Dover
Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred on North Dupont Highway in the area of Rose Bowl Road in Dover Friday evening. Police say the 28 year old victim was walking northbound when he was approached from behind by two unknown black males. One suspect held what the victim believed to be a…
Read MoreUPDATED: Farmington Man Dies after Felton Crash Saturday Morning
UPDATED – 02/12/23 – 5pm – The Delaware State Police have identified the man who died on February 11, 2023, in a fatal two-car collision in Felton as 90 year old Leslie Wix of Farmington ============================================================ A Farmington man is dead after a crash in Felton around 10:30 Saturday morning. Delaware State Police say an…
Read MoreTraffic Stop Near Seaford Leads to Arrest for Drugs and Weapons Offenses
Delaware State Police spotted a Civic on Coverdale Road near Seaford traveling at a high rate of speed just after 11:30 Friday night. Police made a traffic stop and contacted the driver who had no license and was nervous. Police learned that the driver, 29 year old Colby Camper of Harrington, had just purchased drugs…
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