Posts Tagged ‘DSP’
Three Arrested Near Bridgeville after Traffic Stop
Three people have been arrested after a traffic stop near Bridgeville on Thursday. Delaware State Police spotted two cars traveling closely together at a high rate of speed on King Road. Troopers stopped the second vehicle and made contact with the 23 year old driver and smelled marijuana coming from inside. Visible in the car…
Read MoreFelton Man Charged after Shots Fired Thursday Night
A Felton man has been arrested after a call for shots fired Thursday night just after 8 in the area of Sandtown Road in Felton. Delaware State Police say an off-duty Trooper was at home when gunfire was heard outside. The trooper went outside and heard the shots as a vehicle passed his driveway. Police…
Read MoreDover Area Representative Charged with Assault
Delaware State Police were called to a home on St Jones Avenue in Dover on December 13th for a dispute. After an investigation, police arrested 49 year old Andria Bennett, the State Representative of the 32nd District. She was charged with 3rd degree assault – a misdemeanor – and released on her own recognizance. According…
Read MoreRehoboth Man Charged with Attempted Vehicle Theft
Delaware State Police were called Wednesday about a man trying to get into a vehicle in a private driveway on Banks Road near Millsboro. Police found 32 year old Sean Caldwell of Rehoboth Beach trying to get into a running vehicle – the homeowner’s son was sitting inside the vehicle and had alerted a family…
Read MoreUPDATE: Milford Officer Wounded, Shooter Identified in Rehoboth Area Incident
UPDATED – 12/15/20 4:25pm – The shooting suspect who was killed in a shootout with US Marshals has been identified as 37 year old Evelio Rivera of Reading, Pennsylvania. He shot a Milford Police officer assigned to the First State Violent Fugitive Taskforce in the parking lot of the Econo Lodge near Rehoboth Beach last…
Read MoreGeorgetown Woman Dies in Crash Near Ellendale
A Georgetown woman is dead after a single vehicle crash around 10:30 Saturday night on Route 113 near Ellendale.  Delaware State Police continue to investigate, but say the BMW was northbound on the highway in the area of East Robbins Road when the car went off the roadway and into a tree. Police say the…
Read MoreTwo Arrested on Drug & Weapons Charges after Milton Traffic Stop
A traffic stop by Delaware State Police Saturday afternoon on Pettyjohn Road near Milton ended in the arrest of two Millsboro residents. Police spotted a Malibu speeding around 12:30 and stopped the vehicle. They contacted the driver, 26 year old Jeremy Jones and passenger 24 year old Melissa Bliss – and smelled marijuana coming from…
Read MoreMillsboro Man Dead after Shooting in Dagsboro
A shooting in the parking lot of a Dagsboro business complex is under investigation by Delaware State Police. Police were called to a parking lot off Country Gardens early Saturday morning where they learned that a 33 year old man from Millsboro had been shot in the upper body and had been taken to an…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shooting West of Georgetown
Delaware State Police are investigating the death of a 28 year old Salisbury man who was found lying on the ground in front of his vehicle on Old Furnace Road between Rementer Road and Fleetwood Pond Road west of Georgetown. Police say he died from an apparent gunshot wound. His vehicle was found stopped in…
Read MoreMilford Man Charged after Taking Tractor
Delaware State Police were called to a home on Benson Road in Lincoln at 7am Friday after a John Deere tractor was reported stolen from a detached garage the night before. As police investigated the burglary, a tractor matching the description of the one stolen drove past the trooper, who then conducted a traffic stop.…
Read MoreDSP Make Arrest in October Assault in Magnolia
Delaware State Police have arrested a Magnolia man in connection with an October assault in the Meadowbrook Acres community. A family member found a male victim unresponsive on the kitchen floor with signs of injury – and was taken to an area hospital in critical condition. Police developed 38 year old Christopher Porter of Magnolia…
Read MoreDSP Looking to Identify Suspects in Thefts in Georgetown Area
A rash of thefts from vehicles in the Georgetown area is under investigation by Delaware State Police. Police say during the first week of November multiple vehicles were broken into and numerous debit and credit cards were stolen. Police learned one of the credit cards was used at a Harbeson convenience store they obtained surveillance…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Robbery at Uncle Willies in Lewes
Police are investigating a robbery at the Uncle Willie’s on Coastal Highway in Lewes. Delaware State Police say the suspect entered the store around 9pm Saturday and waited till other customers left – then went to the counter and handed the clerk a plastic bag and demanded money. The suspect did show a gun and…
Read MoreDSP Looking to Identify Suspect in Milford Robbery
Delaware State Police are trying to identify the suspect wanted in connection with a robbery at the Shore Stop Valero on Bay Road in Milford. Police say the suspect entered the store around 9:30 Saturday night and demanded cigarettes and money. He implied that he had a weapon, but none was shown. He left with…
Read MoreMilford Woman Charged with Burglary
A Milford woman has been arrested after an incident Sunday in Seaford. Delaware State Police were called for a reported burglary at a home on Bridgeville Highway. During the investigation police learned that 34 year old Sherelle Evans entered the home of an acquaintance without permission while he and his children were sleeping. When the…
Read MorePA Man Critical After Hit & Run West of Georgetown
A Pennsylvania man was seriously injured after he was struck by a vehicle while walking on on East Trap Pond Road west of Georgetown Saturday evening just after 6. Delaware State Police say a vehicle was passing another and entered into the westbound lane and struck the pedestrian – who was flown to an area…
Read MoreUPDATED: Investigation Into Deadly Crash on Route 24 Near Oak Orchard Continues
UPDATED – 10/31/20 – Delaware State Police have released the name of the woman who died after a crash east of Millsboro as 67 year old Evelyn Westover of Millsboro. ================================================================= A Millsboro woman is dead after a two vehicle crash Wednesday east of Millsboro. Delaware State Police say a pickup truck driven by 57…
Read MoreTexas Man Charged in Dewey Beach Burglary
A Texas man has been arrested by Delaware State Police for a burglary in Dewey Beach. Police were called to a home on Coastal Highway where someone entered a home by smashing the glass to the front door. Items inside were damaged. A cleaning lady discovered the break-in and contacted police, who found 28 year…
Read MoreSelbyville Man Charged with Aggravated Menacing
A Selbyville man has been arrested on charges of aggravated menacing after an incident Wednesday on Lincoln Avenue where 22 year old Demetrius Jenkins was pointing a rifle style firearm at four people on the property as he asked each if they’d thrown a rock at his vehicle. Jenkins then left the property. He was…
Read MoreUpdate: Police ID Victim Of Fatal Crash Near Bridgeville
Update: Monday morning, Delaware State Police identified the person who died in a crash on Coverdale Road east of Bridgeville early Saturday as 19-year-old Leon Mann Jr. of Bridgeville. ———————————————————————————————————————————————— A crash just after 1am Saturday has left one person dead. Delaware State Police say an SUV was speeding on Coverdale Road east of Bridgeville…
Read MoreSelbyville Teen Charged with Drug & Weapons Offenses
A Selbyville teen has been arrested on drug and weapons charges after he allegedly stole money from the 73 year old victim that he is living with. Delaware State Police say the victim confronted 19 year old Darren Leager about the missing money when the teen grabbed a sawed off shotgun next to his bed.…
Read MoreMillsboro Man Arrested After Threatening Victim with Gun
A Millsboro man has been arrested after he threatened a female acquaintance with a gun. Delaware State Police were called to Screenhouse Lane east of Millsboro and learned that 62 year old Linwood Shields was arguing with the female victim and broke through a bedroom door to confront her, took a firearm from the closet…
Read MoreMilton Man Arrested after Threatening a Man with a Gun
A Milton man has been arrested after he threatened another man with a gun. Delaware State Police were called to West Springside Drive in Milton where the 42 year old victim said that 33 year old Djuan Sheppard pointed a gun at him during an argument and then rode off on a moped. Police located…
Read MoreTwo Arrested in Thefts from Delmar Development
Two Sussex County men have been arrested in connection with an investigation into thefts from construction sites. Delaware State Police learned of a series of thefts at a Delmar development where a large amount of construction material was taken from homes under construction. Police identified 35 year old Timothy Santee of Laurel and 37 year…
Read MoreDover Man Charged with Drug & Traffic Offenses after Stop near Felton
A Dover man has been arrested on criminal and traffic charges after a traffic stop Thursday afternoon. Delaware State Police were looking for a beige car speeding and passing vehicles on the shoulder of Route 13 in the Felton area. A Trooper spotted the vehicle and activated his emergency lights and the suspect vehicle swerved…
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