Frankford Man Charged with Drug and Traffic Offenses

Delaware State Police patrolling in the Millsboro area Sunday afternoon spotted a motorcycle operated by 26 year old Devon McCray of Frankford stopped on the side of Cannon Road. Police saw there was no registration plate on the motorcycle but when the trooper tried to contact McCray – he tried to drive off – and…

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Millsboro Man Charged with Vehicle Theft

A Millsboro man has been arrested for theft of a motor vehicle and other offenses Saturday afternoon. Delaware State Police stopped a black Mercedes for speeding on Iron Branch Road in the area of Bunting Road near Dagsboro. After contacting the driver, 30 year old Arkeem Adkins, a strong odor of marijuana came from inside…

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One Under Arrest, One At-Large After Dover Burglary

A Lewes man has been arrested on multiple charges for a burglary at an Ernest DiSabatino & Sons construction site on West Big Woods Road in Dover. Delaware State Police were called on Wednesday, April 20 and learned that two people broke a lock on the front gate and loaded a pickup with about $20,000…

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Harrington Man Arrested after Lewes Traffic Stop

Delaware State Police stopped a vehicle Thursday night near Coastal Highway and Nassau Road in Lewes after a computer check showed the owner of the car had a suspended driver’s license and active warrant for his arrest. When police contacted the driver, 19 year old Dyquan Snead of Harrington, the odor of marijuana came from…

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Investigation for Wanted Man Leads to Multiple Arrests in Harrington

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Delaware State Police have arrested several individuals following a wanted subject investigation that occurred in Harrington on Wednesday afternoon. On April 20th, 2022 at approximately 3:55 p.m., troopers responded to the Mill Street area in Harrington attempting to locate 22-year-old Khaliell Pitts of Felton, DE. Pitts, who was actively wanted for violation of probation, was observed walking…

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Lincoln Man Arrested after Chase in Stolen Car

A Lincoln man has been arrested after a pursuit in a stolen car Saturday night. Delaware State Police were called to Rehoboth Beach for a theft in progress when a white man was seen going through vehicles and was confronted by a witness. The suspect ran towards the Loft Apartments and jumped into an Infiniti…

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UPDATED: Two Arrested in Laurel Murder

UPDATED 4/9/22 – Delaware State Police have released the name of the victim in Thursday’s shooting near Laurel. He is 49-year-old Frank Pavlovic of Laurel. The investigation into the shooting is continuing. ======================== Two men have been arrested as Delaware State Police investigate a murder early Thursday morning on Laurel Road in Laurel. Police were…

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DSP Name Trooper of the Year & Civilian of the Year

At a ceremony held on Friday, April 1, 2022, Superintendent of the Delaware State Police, Colonel Melissa A. Zebley, announced the winners of the annual Trooper of the Year and Civilian of the Year awards. To help recognize the significance of the ceremony Governor John Carney, Attorney General Kathleen Jennings, and Secretary of Safety and Homeland Security, Nathaniel McQueen Jr., were…

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Millsboro Man Charged with 10th Offense DUI

A Millsboro man has been arrested after his 10th offense DUI Thursday morning. Delaware State Police were called to Main Street near Daisey Road near Gumboro after a report of a pickup truck striking a fence and the driver running off on foot. Police located the suspect, identified as 54 year old Charles Smith and…

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Three Car Crash West of Millsboro Leaves 1 with Serious Injuries

A three car crash around 10:20 on Hardscrabble Road Saturday night sent one person to the hospital with serious injuries. Delaware State Police say a 23 year old Georgetown man driving a Sierra was westbound in the area of Shortly Road and crossed the center line colliding with a Traverse driven by a 38 year…

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Crash South of Milton Leaves 1 Dead & 2 Injured

A Rehoboth Beach woman is dead after a crash Saturday night at 8 near the intersection of Gravel Hill Road and Shingle Point Road south of Milton. Delaware State Police say a Chevy Cruz driven by a 19 year old Milford woman failed to stop at a stop sign on Shingle Point Road and was…

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DSP Mourn Passing of K9 Nova

Delaware State Police are mourning the passing of K9 Nova. Nova was a 5-year old German Shorthaired Pointer – the first of that breed in the K9 Unit. During her 2 ½ year career with Cpl Mark Malloy at Troop 7, K9 Nova served with honor and distinction – and was certified in explosive detection.…

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UPDATED: DSP Identify Victim in Officer-Involved Fatal Shooting in Dewey Beach

Update Monday: Delaware State Police have identified the victim who died during a Dewey Beach Police Officer-involved shooting as Rodney K. Robinson II, 21, of Milford.The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit continue to investigate this incident and are asking anyone who may have witnessed this incident or has video surveillance to please contact Sgt. Stephen Yeich…

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Crash Near Delmar Leaves 1 Dead

A crash just after 6 Thursday night near Delmar has left one person dead. Delaware State Police say a pickup truck driven by 22 year old Luke Figgs of Delmar was southbound on Susan Beach Road and stopped for a posted stop sign. A Honda driven by a 30 year old woman from Mardela Springs,…

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Fire Crews Called for Travel Trailer Blaze near Rehoboth

Fire crews from Rehoboth Beach were called to the Port Delmarva Development off Old Landing Road just before 3pm for a travel trailer on fire on Henderson Drive. Fire crews from Indian River and Lewes were also called along with State Police and Sussex County Paramedics. Fire fighters say a Jayco-type travel trailer caught fire…

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Parsonsburg Woman Dies After Thursday Night Crash near Millsboro

A single vehicle crash west of Millsboro just after 9 Thursday night has left a Parsonsburg woman dead. Delaware State Police say a 58 year old woman was northbound on Lowes Crossing Road near Carey’s Camp Road when she went off the road in a curve, over-corrected and lost control. Her car struck a mailbox…

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Crash North of Harrington Leaves 1 Dead and 6 Injured

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A Bridgeville man is dead after a crash Saturday night north of Harrington.  Delaware State Police say a Honda driven by a 31 year old Marydel man was in the left turn lane on Route 13 at Hopkins Cemetery Road and began crossing the southbound lanes into the path of an SUV that was southbound…

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Maryland Man Charged in Murder of Missing Felton Woman

Delaware State Police have confirmed the human remains recovered from the backyard of a residence in the 25000 block of Schuyler Road, Henderson, MD, on February 16, 2022, were positively identified through the Maryland Division of Forensic Science as Jennifer Leyanna, 41, of Felton. On November 1, 2020, Delaware State Police Troop 3 handled the initial…

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Three Arrested for Theft of Porch Packages & Lawn Ornaments in Kent County

Three people Magnolia residents have been arrested for thefts of porch packages and lawn ornaments during the past several months. Delaware State Police say the thefts have occurred in the Houston, Felton, Harrington and Magnolia areas and thanks to tips from the community – police have arrested 45 year old Russell Griffin, 43 year old…

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Georgetown Traffic Stop Ends in Arrests for DUI, Drugs & a Weapon

A Delaware State Trooper on patrol in Georgetown early Saturday morning spotted a red Toyota with expired registration. The trooper stopped the car and contacted the 21 year old driver and 17 year old passenger and smelled alcohol coming from inside the car. A DUI investigation was started when the trooper spotted the passenger discarding…

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DSP Investigating Fatal Crash near Seaford

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Delaware State Police continue to investigate a single vehicle crash early Sunday morning on Seaford Road that left a Delmar, Delaware man dead. Police say 18 year old Dylan Rodriguez was southbound on Seaford Road south of Easter Lane when his Toyota pickup truck went off the road in a slight curve, struck a fence…

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DSP Searching for Wanted Greenwood Man

Your help is needed to locate a Greenwood man wanted on multiple warrants out of Sussex County. Delaware State Police are looking for 31 year old Clifford David for thefts of motor vehicles and burglary. He is also an absconder from Sussex County Home Confinement and is wanted on warrants out of the Court of…

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UPDATED: Two Dead & 3 Injured after Crash Near Felton

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UPDATED – 2/8/22 – 11:30am – Delaware State Police have identified the two victims who died during a Sunday night fatal motor-vehicle crash on Irish Hill Road as Cheryl Hagens-Brandl, 36, of Magnolia who was driving the Hyundai and Christopher A. Tunis, 18, of Milford who was driving the Toyota. ========================================================================== Delaware State Police are…

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