UPDATED & BREAKING | Milford Man Dies in Crash Involving Tractor Trailer Near Gumboro

UPDATED 1/4/20 7pm – Delaware State Police have released the name of the man who died in the crash Friday morning as 48 year old Howard Bowman of Milford. ===================================================== UPDATED 4:45pm – A Milford man was killed after a crash just before 7:30 Friday morning at the intersection of Millsboro Highway and Betts Road…

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Seaford Man Charged after Domestic Incident

A domestic incident on Friday in Seaford led to the arrest of a Seaford man on a variety of charges.  Delaware State Police learned that an argument between 58 year old Brad Rippey and a 44 year old woman turned physical.  Also in the house – a 26 year old man and two children aged…

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Marydel Man Charged after Shooting Incident in Hartly

A shooting investigation near Hartly has resulted in the arrest of a 20 year old Marydel man.  Several roommates and friends were at a residence on Myers Drive in Hartly when Michael Rhinehardt started a fight and grabbed a firearm – firing multiple rounds.  Rhinehardt’s girlfriend confronted him and he became angrier and he told…

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Magnolia Man Charged in Vehicle Theft

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An investigation by Delaware State Police into a rash of thefts from vehicles in the Magnolia area ended with the arrest of a Magnolia man.  Police say the thefts occurred during overnight hours.  One vehicle was stolen when the victim left their keys in an unlocked vehicle.  The stolen vehicle was located last week in…

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UPDATED: Seaford Police and DSP Arrest Suspect in Shooting

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UPDATED – 12/22/19: A 25 year old Seaford man wanted by Seaford Police in connection with a shooting Friday evening has turned himself in to police.  Seaford Police were called to Collins Avenue where they found a person with gunshot wounds who was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.   Xavier Mills-Davis is charged…

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DSP Troop 5 Spreading Christmas Cheer

For the 36th year, the Delaware State Police Troop 5 Needy Family Christmas Initiative has made deliveries.  This year Santa, troopers, officers and volunteers made deliveries in the Seaford, Lincoln and Milford areas. DSP also deliver to the Murphey School in Dover – the current-day equivalent of an orphanage or longer-term group foster care for…

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Selbyville Drug Investigation Leads to 7 Arrests and Seizure of Heroin and 19 Weapons

  The Delaware State Police arrested multiple suspects in connection with a drug investigation. On Thursday, December 19, 2019, members of the Delaware State Police Sussex Drug Unit (SDU) and the Governor’s Task Force (GTF) concluded a three-month drug investigation that involves Janie C. Handy and Herbert Handy and the sale of illegal drugs at a residence located on Polly Branch…

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DSP Troop 7 Moving into New Home Today

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The new Troop 7 opens this morning at 10am.  The new location is on Mulberry Knoll Road in Lewes – just off Route 24 behind the new Love Creek Elementary School.  The old Troop 7 on Coastal Highway will close to the public Thursday morning.  A formal open house will be held at a later…

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Ocean View Man Charged after Assaulting a Police Officer

An Ocean View man has been arrested for assaulting a police officer and other offenses.  Police were called to Fox’s Pizza in Millville for a theft of a bicycle in progress.  An Ocean View officer spotted the subject, 34 year old Christopher Thompson and tried to make contact with him.  The officer told Thompson to…

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DSP Investigating Dover Home Invasion

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Delaware State Police are looking for two men who forced their way into a Dover home on Mast Circle just after midnight Thursday morning.  The suspects held two victims at gunpoint and demanded cash and firearms.  The suspects left after getting two handguns and cash.  No one in the home was injured – three juveniles…

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DSP See Rise in Catalytic Converter Thefts from Vehicles

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The Delaware State Police have recently noticed a rise in the theft of catalytic converters from vehicle exhaust systems. Honda CRV’s are the most common vehicle type being targeted right now, however several thefts have occurred involving various other makes and models as well. The majority of theses thefts have occurred in large public parking…

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Lewes Man Charged in Burglary

A Lewes man has been arrested for a burglary in the Rolling Meadows area on Sunday.  Delaware State Police say the victim was on a trip when someone went into her home and took multiple pieces of jewelry and cash.  Police learned that 34 year old Matthew Long, who is an acquaintance of the victim,…

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Woman ambushed, robbed while walking in Georgetown

Delaware State Police are investigating after a woman was ambushed and robbed by two men while walking down a road in Georgetown. The incident occurred around 3:20 p.m., Wednesday as a 41-year-old woman was walking on Donovans Road in the area of North Bedford Street where she was approached by two unknown men. The suspects…

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DSP Investigating Industrial Accident Near Millsboro

A deadly accident at a Millsboro area landscaping business is under investigation by Delaware State Police.  Just before 8am Police were called to The Bros Landscaping on Hollyville Road where an employee working on a dump truck was pinned underneath the truck.  The owner discovered the man, 34 year old Jose Zamora-Rivera of Milton.  He…

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DSP Investigating Armed Robbery at Lewes Wawa

An armed robbery in the parking lot of the Lewes Wawa is being investigated by Delaware State Police.  Police say just after midnight Friday morning a 17 year old was pumping gas when he was approached by three black men who asked for the victim’s wallet.  The victim refused and was struck by one man…

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Chain Reaction Crash in Camden Leaves 1 Dead

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Delaware State Police continue to investigate a four vehicle chain reaction crash that left one person dead in Camden Monday evening.  Police say just before 6pm several vehicles were stopped or slowed for a traffic light on Route 13 at Thomas Harmon Drive when the driver of a Chevy Van failed to see the stopped…

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Traffic Stop in Milton Leads to Drug Arrest

A Hartly woman has been arrested after a traffic stop in Milton led to the discovery of drugs.   Delaware State Police stopped a car driven by 52 year old Sanetta Felton after she was spotted drifting out her travel lane.  When the Trooper contacted her – he spotted a baggie with possible powder cocaine and…

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Trooper Not Injured in Crash Near Georgetown

A Delaware State Trooper was not injured in a single vehicle crash near Georgetown early this morning.  State Police tell WGMD a patrol SUV was northbound on Park Avenue north of Wood Branch Road when he failed to negotiate the curve.  The trooper’s SUV went off the road and into a ditch.  Again the trooper…

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DSP Investigating Laurel Industrial Accident that Left 1 Man Dead

Delaware State Police are investigating an industrial accident that left an Easton man dead.  Police say a dump truck struck a power line while unloading cargo on Jestice Farm Road near Laurel.  After striking the power line it caught fire and fell to the ground.  The operator, 30 year old Bryan Dukes got out of…

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Milton Crash Leads to 5th Offense DUI Arrest

A crash Friday night at Hudson and Cave Neck Roads led to the arrest of a Milton woman.  Delaware State Police found two vehicles stopped on Hudson Road facing southbound.  When they contacted the driver of a Honda Civic Police say she appeared to be intoxicated and showed signs of impairment.  Police could also smell…

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Crash on Route 13 North of Greenwood Leaves 1 Dead

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Emergency personnel was called for a two vehicle crash on Route 13 in the area of Woodyard Road north of Greenwood around 6 Saturday evening.  Delaware State Police say a Kia was in the crossover waiting to turn north on Route 13 when the driver, a 70 year old woman from Greenwood, pulled into the…

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DSP & Other Police Agencies Conduct 2-Day Kent County Crime Blitz

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A two-day multi-agency operation was recently conducted at locations throughout Kent County to address quality of life crime, violent crime and reduction in the number of persons with outstanding warrants and probation absconders. The operation concluded on November 6, 2019, was a collaborative effort between the Delaware State Police Troop 3, Milford Police Department, Camden Police…

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Lewes Woman Charged with 6th Offense DUI

A Lewes woman was arrested after she was found driving under the influence Thursday night.  Police were called for an accident on Conley Chapel Road just after 9:30pm where they found a GMC Sierra went off the roadway and overturned.  Police smelled alcohol coming from the driver, 56 year old Cheryl Surber of Lewes.  She…

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