3 Arrested in November Home Invasion in Bridgeville

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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…

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Lincoln 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…

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Felton 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…

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DSP 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…

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Lewes 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…

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Seaford 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…

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Crash Near Laurel Leaves One Dead

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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…

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Shots Ring Out Twice Near Rehoboth Overnight

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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…

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Dover Area Crash Leaves Motorcycle Operator Dead

 *Update: the motorcycle driver who died as a result of injuries suffered in a crash Friday night has been identified as 37-year-old Abimael Medina-Diaz of Dover* A crash at Maple Dale and Kenton Roads near Dover has left a 37 year old Dover man dead. Delaware State Police say the Dover man was traveling northbound…

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Magnolia Woman Charged with Reckless Endangering

A Magnolia woman has been arrested for reckless endangering after she fired multiple gunshots inside her home. Delaware State Police were called to a home on Douglas Fir Road around 3am on Thursday. Police learned 25 year old Tamia Richardson had a fight with a 21 year old male acquaintance and pulled a handgun and…

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3-Vehicle Crash on Route 24 Sends Several to Hospital

A 3-vehicle crash on Route 24 in the area of Rosedale Road sent several people to the hospital Saturday evening. Emergency personnel from Indian River were called and found an SUV and a Civic with both front and rear damage and a Toyota with extensive driver’s side damage. Officials say several victims were taken to…

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DSP Investigating Shots Fired at Blades Home

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A Blades man was not injured after someone shot at his home multiple times Friday night.  Delaware State Police were called to the South Market Street home around 10:40pm.  Investigation determined that the shots were fired close to the residence – two bullet holes were found in the side of the front porch awning.  Several…

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UPDATED: DSP Investigate Single Vehicle Crash East of Dover

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UPDATED – 3:30pm – Delaware State Police have identified the victim who died in a crash on White Oak Road west of Bayside Drive, Dover on October 23, 2021, as Alan Keesser, 59 of Camden, DE. The investigation remains on-going. Anyone with information regarding this collision should contact Master Corporal Booth with the Delaware State…

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DSP Investigate Attempted Robbery of Gumboro Liquor Store

The investigation continues into an attempted robbery at the Gumboro Liquor Store on Millsboro Highway Thursday just after 9pm. Delaware State Police say a man, armed with a handgun, demanded money from a female employee who was behind the counter. The clerk refused to hand over the cash and the suspect ran out of the…

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UPDATED: Criminal Investigation Continues in Dover by DSP

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UPDATED – 10/11/21 2:30pm – The Delaware State Police are releasing the name of the individual that was shot and killed Sunday October 10, 2021, at a residence in the 1500 block of Nathaniel Mitchell Road as 22-year-old Brenden Harmon of Felton. There is currently no suspect information available. The two other males ages 25…

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UPDATED: Clayton Man Dies After Camden Motorcycle Crash

UPDATED – 10/10/21 – 9:50am – Delaware State Police have identified the individual who died in a fatal motorcycle crash on October 8, 2021, as 57-year-old Alfred DeSomma of Clayton, DE. This collision remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Anyone with information regarding the crash should contact Master…

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Georgetown Man Charged with Road Rage Incident

A Georgetown man has been arrested after a road rage incident Friday night on Route 404. Delaware State Police were called to the area of Piglet Path where 37 year old Carlton Breasure turned onto Piglet Path and got out of his vehicle – and began arguing with the victim. During the argument Breasure threatened…

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Lewes Crash Injures 4

Several people were injured in a crash on Route 9 at Sweetbriar Road west of Lewes just after 5 Friday evening.  Delaware State Police tell WGMD that a Ford Focus failed to stop for a red light on Route 9 and collided with a Nissan that entered the intersection on the green light – the…

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DSP Investigate Shooting at Home in Lincoln

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A shooting incident early Monday morning in Lincoln is under investigation. Delaware State Police were called to the 10000 block of Cedar Creek Road just after 6am for a residence that was shot multiple times. Police discovered five gunshot holes in the front exterior of the home. One projectile was found on the floor inside,…

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Two Injured in Lincoln Area Crash Saturday Night

Two people were taken to area hospitals after a vehicle crash, which also injured a pedestrian just after 8 last night near Lincoln. Delaware State Police were called to Fleatown Road for an accident involving two pickup trucks – a 2004 F-150 and a 2018 F-350 and a 72 year old female pedestrian who was…

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