Posts Tagged ‘DSP’
Magnolia Teen Arrested for Attempted Murder
A Magnolia man has been arrested by Delaware State Police on two counts of attempted murder. Police were called early Friday morning to the Canterbury Shore Stop in Felton for a report of a shooting. Police learned that the victims went home to their home in Camden-Wyoming where they spoke with a 17 year old…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Criminal Mischief to Vehicles and Windows to Businesses
Delaware State Police need your help after receiving reports of criminal mischief to vehicles and business windows – which began in late March in the County Seat Gardens Mobile Home Park area of Georgetown and have spread throughout central Sussex County. Police say in many instances – windows have been shot out with what looks…
Read MoreGeorgetown Man Arrested after Domestic Incident
Georgetown Police have arrested 19-year-old Cecil Gilmore of Georgetown, for multiple felony-related charges stemming from a domestic incident Monday morning. The incident occurred on Monday, April 13, 2020 in the Dunbarton Oaks apartment complex. Georgetown Police were dispatched to reports of a woman running through the complex parking lot, yelling that someone was trying to…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Woman Arrested on Burglary & Other Charges
A Rehoboth Beach woman has been arrested on burglary and other offenses. Delaware State Police were called to Central Avenue Sunday around 11:30am for a disorderly incident. The 51 year old victim was arguing with 33 year old Kristin Shabazz who then threw an object striking the victim as she began to remove Shabazz’s belongings. …
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shots Fired near Millsboro
Delaware State Police are currently investigating a shots fired complaint. The incident occurred on April 6, 2020 at approximately 2pm, when Troopers were dispatched to the area of Lynch Road and Daisey Road near Millsboro, for a report of shots being fired. There is heavy police activity in the area and motorists should expect delays…
Read More14 Year Old Charged in Threat against IRHS
A 14 year old Millville girl has been charged by Delaware State Police in connection with a threat aimed at Indian River High School last month. School District officials notified police about the threat on March 9th – and the investigation revealed that the teen made written threats in a journal – specifically targeting the…
Read MoreDSP Academy Cancels 49th Trooper Youth Week in June
The Delaware State Police Academy has cancelled the 49th Trooper Youth Week scheduled to run from June 22-26, 2020. Our concern for the health and well-being of our community as well as our Troopers remains our top priority. We greatly appreciate the continued partnership with the American Legion, Department of Delaware and look forward to working with…
Read MoreDeadline to Apply to DSP Fall 2020 Academy Class Nearing
The Delaware State Police Fall 2020 hiring process deadline is quickly approaching! Applications need to be submitted on or before April 8, 2020 to be considered for our Fall 2020 Academy Class. Applications can be submitted online via our website www.becomeatrooper.com Questions concerning this information can be directed to the Recruitment Office of the Delaware State Police…
Read MoreDriver Cited in Friday Night Route 24 Crash near Love Creek
A crash on Friday night around 10:30 on Route 24 near Love Creek left on driver with minor injuries and a citation. Delaware State Police say the driver of a Honda stopped to make a left turn when a Hyundai struck them from behind. The driver of the Honda was not injured, the 18 year…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Robbery of Pizza Delivery Driver at Rehoboth Shores
Delaware State Police are investigating the robbery of a pizza delivery driver in the Rehoboth Shores area Saturday night. Police say the driver – a 56 year old woman went to Bay Breeze Lane with an order when she was approached from behind by two suspects who took her cell phone, cash and her vehicle…
Read MoreDSP Investigate Threat against Indian River HS
A threat aimed at Indian River High School is under investigation by Delaware State Police. Police learned on Monday that a student made written threats aimed at the school. Further investigation revealed a 14 year old student made the written threats in a journal – specifically targeting the school – however, the student has not…
Read MoreDSP Arrest Wanted Bridgeville Man for Felony Assault
A Bridgeville man wanted for domestic felony assault charges has been located and arrested by Delaware State Police. Police located 28 year old Arthur Williams in Walker’s Mill on Monday – he’s charged with 2 counts of strangulation, 3 counts of assault and multiple other offenses. He’s being held at SCI in default of a…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Looking for Bridgeville Man Wanted for Domestic Assault
UPDATED – 9:30am – Delaware State Police are looking for 28 year old Arthur Williams of Bridgeville who is wanted on felony charges related to a domestic assault. Police say Williams was arguing with his ex-girlfriend at a Bridgeville home when the argument turned physical and he unlawfully restrained her. Williams was gone when police…
Read MoreDelmar Man Charged after Domestic Incident in Bridgeville
A Delmar man has been arrested after a stabbing that occurred during a domestic incident in Bridgeville early Saturday morning. Delaware State Police were called to a home on Wilson Farm Road for a break-in and serious assault after the victim’s ex-boyfriend broke into her home and began to assault her with a metal pipe…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Seaford Shooting
A shooting last night near the Woodshed on Bridgeville Highway near Seaford has left a 41 year old man with a gunshot wound. Delaware State Police were called just before 10:30 Friday night after a fight turned violent. The victim was taken to a local hospital and is in stable condition – there were no…
Read MoreNew DSP & Municipal Recruits Complete Law Enforcement Training
The Delaware State Police held graduation ceremonies last week at Dover High School for the 93rd DSP and 89th Municipal Recruit Class. Twenty-five new Troopers and 24 Law Enforcement Officers have completed Law Enforcement training. These officers represent eight agencies across the state – including the DRBA, Dover, Georgetown, Seaford and South Bethany Police Departments.
Read MoreSkeletal Remains Found in Wooded Area East of Selbyville
Delaware State Police are investigating the discovery by an individual of human skeletal remains that were found in a wooded area on Polly Branch Road just north of Route 17 near Selbyville. The remains have been turned over to the Delaware Division of Forensic Science for autopsy and to determine the identity and cause of…
Read MoreCrash South of Georgetown Leaves 1 Dead
Delaware State Police are investigating a crash Saturday night just after 9pm in the southbound lanes of Route 113 south of Georgetown in the area of Arrow Safety Road. Police say a 75 year old man from Millsboro in a Chevy was southbound with a Hyundai just behind him in the other southbound lane. A…
Read MoreTwo Arrested after Drug Investigation in Lincoln
Two men have been arrested after multiple complaints by residents about illegal drugs being distributed in the Lincoln area. After a two week investigation, Delaware State Police went into a home on Virginia Pine Road and arrested 35 year old Richard White of Lincoln and 51 year old Lee Lewis of Millsboro. Police seized multiple…
Read MoreRoute 1 Crash Near Eagles Crest Leaves 1 Dead and 2 Injured
UPDATE 2/11/20The driver of the Audi A3 who was injured in a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 2:51 p.m., February 8, 2020 on Coastal Highway in the area of Eagles Crest Road, has succumbed to his injuries. The driver, identified as 31-year-old Andrew S. Hengel of Newark, DE, was initially transported to…
Read MoreSeaford Man Charged with 5th Offense DUI
A Seaford man has been charged after he was spotted Saturday night dragging a “no parking” state highway sign under the passenger side rear tire of his pickup. Delaware State Police stopped the truck and contacted the driver, 48 year old Shawn Wingate. Troopers detected an odor of alcohol and began a DUI investigation –…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shooting Near Georgetown
Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting early Saturday morning in Georgetown. Police were called to Garden Circle and found a 39 year old woman in an SUV suffering from what appeared to be a gunshot wound. Police say the front side passenger window showed damage consistent with a gunshot. The victim is in serious…
Read MoreTwo Charged in Residential Burglary in Hartly
Thursday afternoon. Delaware State Police were called for a burglary in progress on Westville Road in Hartly. The homeowner’s daughter saw two people inside her mother’s home – her mother has been away and did not give permission for anyone to be in the house. When police arrived, they found 43 year old Mishell Wells…
Read MoreTwo Arrested for Drugs after Traffic Stop Near Seaford
A traffic stop near Seaford led to the arrest of two people on drug charges. Delaware State Police spotted drug paraphernalia in plain view in the front seat area. A search of 31 year old Jessica Hudson of Seaford turned up 83 bags of heroin and $1000 in cash in her pants after she and…
Read MoreDSP Taking Applications for Cadet Program
Applications are being accepted by the Delaware State Police for the 2020 Cadet Program. This program, established by legislation in 1998, enables eligible persons get training and limited enforcement powers while being exposed to the various sections of the Delaware State Police. Several Cadets who have gone through the program have gone on to be…
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