Posts Tagged ‘DSP’
Update: Crash East of Laurel Leaves 1 Dead
(Update) The driver who died in a crash on Laurel Road late Friday night has been identified.Delaware State Police say 72-year-old James Watson of Millsboro was in a car that was hit by a tractor-trailer head-on.The truck crossed the center line of the roadway.According to State Police, Watson died at the scene of the crash.The…
Read MoreVehicle Fire near Lincoln Leaves One Dead
One person is dead after a vehicle fire Friday morning near Lincoln. Delaware State Police say a Blazer was northbound on Greentop Road near Bunting Avenue when for unknown reasons the Blazer caught fire while still moving. The driver came to a controlled stopped in a grassy area as the Blazer became engulfed in flames.…
Read MoreDewey Beach Man Charged with DUI & Weapons Offenses
A Dewey Beach man has been arrested after a traffic stop on Coastal Highway in Rehoboth Beach. Delaware State Police say 32 year old Andrew Vogt was speeding when he passed a trooper on patrol north of Miller Road. The trooper smelled alcohol coming from inside the car and Vogt showed signs of being under…
Read MoreGeorgetown Shooting Leaves 2 Dead and DSP Searching for 2 Suspects
Delaware State Police are conducting a double homicide investigation that occurred Saturday night in Georgetown. On January 22, 2022, at approximately 7:28 p.m., the Georgetown Police Department and Delaware State Police responded to the El Nopalito Restaurant, located at 22095 DuPont Blvd, Georgetown, Delaware for a report of two people shot at the business. Through…
Read MoreFelton Man Charged in Kent County Construction Site Burglaries
A Felton man has been arrested for burglaries at construction sites in Kent County. Delaware State Police began investigating the burglaries at the end of November and learned the suspect would enter a home under construction and steal new appliances and construction materials. The investigation led police to 41 year old Keith Biddle, who was…
Read MoreUPDATED: Hollyville Road Near Millsboro is Reopened after Crash
UPDATED – Hollyville Road has been reopened to traffic ====================================================================== Delaware State Police are on the scene of a serious motor vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 1:11 p.m. this afternoon on Hollyville Road south of Harmony Cemetery Road. Emergency personnel from Millsboro VFC and Mid-Sussex Rescue were on the scene. As a result of…
Read MoreDSP Looking to Solve Cold Case Fatal Hit & Run Crashes
The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Units (CRU) based throughout the State are seeking the assistance with Cold Case Fatal Hit and Runs. The following are six cold case investigations the units have been working to solve, but have not had any leads or further information provided over the course of the years. DOVER –…
Read MoreTraffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Two Men on Warrants
A traffic stop Thursday afternoon near Harbeson by Delaware State Police led to the arrest of 2 men – one who was wanted for a home invasion in Lewes. Police spotted 21 year old Jhareed Ayers in a rear seat in a Hyundai being driven by an 18 year old woman on Route 9. When…
Read MoreUPDATED: Dover Man Charged in Murder of Mother
UPDATED – 1/9/22 – 9:30am – Delaware State Police have identified the victim as 67 year old Debra Leonard of Dover. ===================== A Dover man has been arrested for murder. Delaware State Police were called to Harriet Street for a shooting which was called in by 35 year old Kyle Leonard who told Troopers that…
Read MoreUPDATED: Seaford Crash Leaves 2 Dead
UPDATED – 1/9/22 – Delaware State Police have identified the victims of the fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on January 6, 2022, on Atlanta Rd. as Hope Glasgow, 14, of Seaford, and her brother, Nathan Glasgow, 7, of Seaford. ================================================================ Two children are dead following a collision on Atlanta Road near Seaford around 12:30 Thursday afternoon. …
Read MoreLaurel Man Arrested after Assaulting Troopers
Delaware State Police arrested Jeremy L. Showell, 35, of Laurel, on felony criminal charges after he resisted arrest and assaulted three troopers. On January 5, 2022, at approximately 8:05 p.m., troopers responded to a domestic incident at a residence in the 28000 block of Seaford Rd. Troopers were advised Jeremy Showell was acting disorderly in the home…
Read MoreCrash Near Felton Leaves 1 Dead
A single vehicle crash just before 7am Monday on Firetower Road near Felton has left one man dead. Delaware State Police say a 55 year old Felton man was eastbound on Firetower Road when his Jeep Cherokee went off the edge of the road and into a ditch and then collided with a large tree.…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Investigate Millville Bank Robbery
Delaware State Police are searching for a suspect in the Wednesday morning robbery of Artisans Bank at 35,696 Atlantic Avenue. At about 10:40 a.m., troopers responded to the reported robbery and determined that a male suspect entered the bank, approached a teller behind the counter and displayed a note demanding money. The teller complied and…
Read MoreDel. State Police: Awareness Key To Staying Safe During Holidays
At home, traveling locally or traveling a good distance… Delaware State Police say you need to keep your wits about you to stay safe during the holiday season. Parked vehicles should always be locked, and any valuables should be taken inside. If you are away and expect a package to be delivered, try to arrange…
Read MoreDSP Arrest Teen for Little Creek Shooting Incidents After Arrest for Bringing Gun to School
A 16 year old has been arrested in connection with shootings in Little Creek in October. Residents of Main Street were awakened just after midnight on October 15 to gunfire – with one resident finding multiple bullet holes in their home. Two days later the same house was again damaged by more gunfire. After the…
Read More3 Arrested in November Home Invasion in Bridgeville
Three men have been arrested by Delaware State Police for a home invasion and other charges on November 10 on Sussex Highway in Bridgeville. Police say three men entered the residence and confronted the 34 year old male victim in his bedroom – one suspect struck him in the head with a hand gun and…
Read MoreLincoln Man Charged for Assault
A Lincoln man has been arrested by Delaware State Police after an incident early Saturday morning. Police were called around 12:30am for an assault on Bogan Drive. Police learned that 36 year old Able Ramirez-Lopez was arguing with a 25 year old woman when it became physical. The victim received cuts and other injuries to…
Read MoreFelton Man Arrested on Felony Drug Charges in Dover
A Felton man has been arrested by Delaware State Police on felony drug possession and other charges. Police were called for a shoplifting at the Dover Walmart. They located 37 year old Jerry Eaton leaving the store and arrested him. However while in custody, he gave police a false identification to avoid discovery of an…
Read MoreDSP Issue Statement on Social Media Threats at Schools
The Delaware State Police is aware of the multiple school shooting threats which have recently been shared on social media platforms over the past few weeks. Numerous posts and/or images have been shared nationwide which have affected various schools across the country. The threats reported to Delaware law enforcement agencies have been investigated and deemed…
Read MoreLewes Man Charged with Aggravated Menacing
A Lewes man has been arrested after an incident Thursday morning. Delaware State Police were called to the Red Mill Inn just before 7:30 for aggravated menacing. Police learned that 20 year old Tashawn Gantt was arguing with two acquaintances when Gantt pulled a loaded handgun and pointed it at both victims. Gantt ran off…
Read MoreSeaford Man Charged with DUI and other Offenses after Stealing Car
A Seaford man has been arrested on criminal and traffic charges after he stole a car and wrecked it while under the influence. Delaware State Police were called around 11:30 Sunday morning to Whitesville Road near Whale’s Road for a crash involving a Suburban. Police learned that 2 hours earlier, 29 year old Taylor English…
Read MoreDelmar, MD Man Charged with Drug & Weapons Offenses after Traffic Stop
A traffic stop in Seaford Friday night led to the arrest of a Delmar, Maryland man on a variety of drug and weapons offenses. Delaware State Police stopped a vehicle on Concord Pond Road without proper lighting above the license plate just before 8pm. When the Trooper contacted the driver, 32 year old Troy Smith,…
Read MoreCrash Near Laurel Leaves One Dead
Delaware State Police continue to investigate a crash that left one person dead. Police were called to Sycamore and Beaver Dam Branch Roads near Laurel just after 2:30 Friday afternoon for a two vehicle crash. Police say a pickup truck driven by an 18 year old man from Salisbury was westbound on Sycamore Road and…
Read MoreShots Ring Out Twice Near Rehoboth Overnight
Just after midnight shots rang out outside The Pond Bar & Grill in Rehoboth Beach. Delaware State Police were called for subjects fighting in the parking lot followed by shots fired. Police learned that a male victim had been shot, but left in a private vehicle and was taken to Beebe Healthcare for a gunshot…
Read MoreUPDATED: Long Neck Man Shot during Domestic Incident in Potnets Creekside
UPDATED 11/20/21 11:15am – A Long Neck man has been arrested after he shot at Delaware State Police in the Potnets Creekside development. Police were called just before 8:30 Friday night for a domestic in-progress on Crab Alley East. The woman told police her boyfriend had been drinking and was locked in a bedroom with…
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