DSP 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…

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New 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.

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Skeletal 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…

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Crash 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…

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Two 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…

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Route 1 Crash Near Eagles Crest Leaves 1 Dead and 2 Injured

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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…

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Seaford 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 –…

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DSP 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…

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Two 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…

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Two 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…

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DSP 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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DSP Charge Bridgeville Man after Crash near Gumboro Thursday Night

A crash just after 11 Thursday night on Millsboro Highway south of Gumboro left a woman injured and a 20 year old charged with vehicular assault and DUI.  Delaware State Police arrested Isaias Chavez-Chilel after his Fusion crossed the center line collided head-on with a SUV driven by a 24 year old woman.  The driver…

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Dover Man Charged in Bakery Burglary and Bicycle Flight

A Dover man has been arrested after a traffic stop – on a bicycle.  Delaware State Police spotted 56 year old Samuel Curtis riding a bicycle on the wrong side of South Dupont Highway – with no lights or reflectors on his bicycle.  Curtis was wearing all dark clothing and carrying a dark colored backpack…

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UPDATED: DSP Arrest Laurel Man for Felony Assault

UPDATED 1-18-20 9am – Delaware State Police have arrested a Laurel man wanted for a felony assault that occurred on January 3 at a block party in Bridgeville.  Police say 48 year old Kenneth Greene turned himself in at Troop 4 where he was charged with felony assault.  Police say a 28 year old woman…

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Bridgeville Man Charged with 6th Offense DUI

A Bridgeville man has been arrested for his 6th offense DUI for drugs.  Delaware State Police were called for a vehicle swerving all over the northbound Sussex Highway near Seaford on Sunday.  They spotted the vehicle stopped at a red traffic light – but when the light turned green – the vehicle didn’t move.  When…

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DSP Honor Cpl Stephen Ballard with New Street Name at Troop 2

Delaware State Police honored Cpl Stephen Ballard at Troop 2 in Newark yesterday with a sign dedication ceremony.  The signs will change the street name where the troop is located – as well as Keene Elementary School and Glasgow Park from LaGrange Avenue to Cpl Stephen Ballard Way.  Ballard was killed in 2017 when he…

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DSP Warns You About Social Security Phone Scams

According to the Social Security Administration in the last year, Social Security phone scams have skyrocketed, becoming the #1 type of fraud reported to the Federal Trade Commission and to Social Security. Similar to other types of telephone scams, the scammers are trying to trick you into giving them your personal information and money. Don’t…

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Millsboro Woman Charged after Assault

A domestic incident on Pot of Gold Circle in Millsboro led to the arrest of a Millsboro woman.  Delaware State Police say they contacted a 54 year old man who was outside the home after he was assaulted by his girlfriend who then threatened him with a knife.  Troopers found 42 year old Michelle Corbitt…

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Two Arrested in Harbeson Drug Investigation

A six month investigation into the distribution of illegal drugs ended with the arrest of two people at a home on Woodcrest Drive in Harbeson on Thursday.  Delaware State Police with help from SORT, the Sussex Drug Unit and Governors Task Force went into the home with a search and seizure warrant where they arrested…

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Milford Man Charged after Assault of Georgetown Man

A Milford man has been charged after violating a no contact order.  Delaware State Police say 29 year old Tyler Melvin went to a home on Sussex Pines Road in Georgetown where he argued with a 65 year old man who advised Melvin of the no contact order and asked him to leave.  Melvin refused…

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Woman Injured in Delmar Shooting

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Delmar Police with help from Delaware State Police are investigating a shooing Wednesday night just after 8:30 on Buckingham Drive.  Police say a 56 year old female victim was standing at the front door of her home ready to enter when she was struck by gunfire.  She was taken to an area hospital with non-life…

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Milford Man Charged After Leading DSP on Chase

A Milford man has been arrested after leading Delaware State Police on a chase in a stolen car.  Police tried to stop a vehicle around 1:20 Saturday morning on Route 36 for a burned out headlight.  However the driver, 30 year old Andree Mansfield, refused to stop – blowing through red lights and driving in…

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Route 1 Crash near Milford Leaves 1 Dead & 1 Injured

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A crash at Route 1 in the area of Pine Haven Road near Lincoln is under investigation by Delaware State Police.  Police say just before 1:30 a car was stopped on Pine Haven Road for the stop sign – then pulled out into the path of a pickup truck that was southbound on Coastal Highway. …

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Multi-Agency Operation Nets Weapons & Drugs in Dover’s Capital Park

After four shooting complaints in the Capital Park neighborhood in Dover in the past two weeks, Delaware State Police coordinated a multi-agency pro-active criminal operation to target violent crime.  The two-day operation focused on seizing firearms and through investigation police learned that weapons, drugs and more were being hidden at the back of homes on…

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