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 asĀ 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.Ā  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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Update: Crash East of Laurel Leaves 1 Dead

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(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…

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Vehicle 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.…

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Dewey 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…

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Georgetown Shooting Leaves 2 Dead and DSP Searching for 2 Suspects

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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…

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Felton 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…

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UPDATED: 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…

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DSP 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 –…

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Traffic 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…

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UPDATED: 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…

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UPDATED: Seaford Crash Leaves 2 Dead

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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,Ā and her brother,Ā Nathan Glasgow, 7, of Seaford.Ā  ================================================================ Two children are dead following a collision on Atlanta Road near Seaford around 12:30 Thursday afternoon.Ā …

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Laurel 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…

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Crash 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.…

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Delaware 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…

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