Traffic Stop Leads to Weapons & Drug Arrest Near Milton

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A Milton man has been charged on a variety of offenses after a traffic stop Monday night just after 10 on Fisher Road near Milton. Delaware State Police stopped 25 year old Vincent Schlothauer for speeding and smelled marijuana coming from the car – and spotted what appeared to be burnt marijuana in plain view.…

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UPDATED: Crash in Milton Leaves NJ Man Dead

UPDATED – 7/30/19 – Delaware State Police have identified the man who was killed in a crash early Monday morning on Chestnut Street in the town limits of Milton, as 48-year-old George Berkowitz of Hamburg, NJ. The crash remains under investigation. ===================================================== A crash just before 1 Monday morning in Milton has left an New Jersey man dead.…

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Fugitive Chase from Salisbury Ends at Unoccupied House near Blades

UPDATED: Suspects being pursued by Wicomico County Sheriff’s deputies after a shoplifting incident in Salisbury crossed into Delaware last night.  Delmar Police picked up the pursuit and Delaware State Police deployed stop sticks to disable the vehicle – which continued towards Blades with aviation following for about another mile.  Delaware State Police tell WGMD the…

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Crash Leads to 3rd Offense DUI Charge for Laurel Man

A Laurel man has been charged after a crash in the area of Hitch Pond and Shiloh Church Roads Friday night.  Delaware State Police contacted the driver, 61 year old William Smith and smelled alcohol.  A DUI investigation showed Smith had two previous DUI convictions and that he took a turn at too high a…

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Frankford Man Charged in Domestic Assault

A Frankford man has been charged after a domestic assault Friday afternoon at a home on Bayard Road.  When Delaware State Police arrived, they met with the 45 year old female victim who told troopers she was involved in a physical domestic with her husband.  She received serious but non-life threatening injuries and was treated…

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Two Injured in Motorcycle Crash Near Lewes

Delaware State Police are investigating a crash between a motorcycle and a SUV on Plantation Road Friday evening around 5:30.  Police say the operator of the motorcycle, 54 year old Robert Willoughby of Smyrna, was southbound on Plantation Road in the shoulder traveling at a high rate of speed in heavy traffic when a the…

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DOC Taps Lt. Col Monroe Hudson for Deputy Commissioner

Lt. Col. Monroe Hudson, who earlier this week announced his retirement from the Delaware State Police, has been appointed as the Deputy Commissioner of the Delaware Department of Correction. Hudson will begin his new position on August 19th. Current Deputy Commissioner, Alan Grinstead, has announced his retirement after 31 years with the DOC as a…

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Camden-Wyoming Man Charged in Kent County Burglaries

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An investigation of thefts from homes under construction has led to the arrest of 56 year old Mark Long of Camden-Wyoming. Delaware State Police learned that Long took concrete forms from homes under construction but also was responsible for two separate burglaries on Mud Mill Road in Camden-Wyoming and Sandy Bend Road in Marydel between…

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Felton Man Charged in Multiple Thefts in Sussex County

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A Felton man has been arrested in connection with multiple thefts in the Bridgeville and Greenwood areas in June and July. Delaware State Police began their investigation in mid-June and during a three-week period a trailer, tow dolly, three ATV’s, four riding mowers and a push mower were taken from yards. Police developed 32 year…

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Bridgeville Man Arrested on Weapons Charges

A Bridgeville man has been arrested on multiple weapons charges. Delawarae State Police say members of the Sussex Governor’s Task Force and Sussex Drug Unit spotted 20 year old Jordan Young in an SUV that was in the parking lot of the Royal Farms in Ellendale. Police knew Young was wanted on felony warrants and…

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Two Injured After Tesla Crashes thru Greenwood Building

A crash just after 11 this morning in Greenwood has left a Virginia woman hospitalized. Delaware State Police say a 79 year old woman driving a Tesla Model 3 was westbound on East Market Street approaching the intersection with Route 13. For unknown reasons she changed into the left turn lane and then accelerated crossing…

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Lewes Woman Dies after May Crash in Harbeson

A Lewes woman injured in a crash at Route 5 and Cool Spring Road near Harbeson has died from her injuries.  Delaware State Police say 87 year old Hella Lachman was a passenger in Honda that entered the intersection into the path of a Chevy Suburban.  Both the driver and passenger were properly restrained and…

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PA Man Injured in Frankford Motorcycle/Deer Crash Dies from Injuries

A Pennsylvania man who was hospitalized after a motorcycle crash on July 15th has died from his injuries at Christiana Medical Center.  Delaware State Police say 52 year old Michael Dunlap from Temple, PA was not wearing a helmet when a deer entered Bennett Road in Frankford in front of his motorcycle.  Police say he…

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UPDATED: DSP Investigating Deadly Motorcycle Crash Near Greenwood

UPDATED – 9pm – State Police have identified the man who was killed early Sunday morning in a motorcycle crash near Greenwood as 28 year old Brandon Legrand of Greenwood. The investigation is continuing. ================================================== A Greenwood man is dead after a motorcycle crash early Sunday morning.  Delaware State Police continue to investigate but say…

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DSP Arrest Fugitive from Florida

An investigation into illegal drug sales from a home on Magnolia Drive North in Lewes led Delaware State Police to 28 year old Rashad Sharp who was staying at the residence.  Police learned that there was a warrant by the Dewey Beach Alderman Court for offensive touching and a warrant from the Brevard County Sheriff’s…

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UPDATED: Georgetown Woman Dies After Struck on Route 113 Thursday Night

UPDATED – 7/13/19 – 8:30am Delaware State Police have identified the woman who died in the pedestrian crash Thursday night as 28 year old Takeyia Hobbs of Georgetown. Their investigation is continuing. ===================================================== A Georgetown woman is dead after she was struck while crossing Route 113 near Ennis Street in Georgetown last night just after…

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UPDATED: Man Involved in Dover Barricade Situation in June Charged

UPDATED – 7/13/19 – 4am – A Dover man who held State Police at bay during a barricade situation last month has been arrested by Delaware State Police.  Police say 38 year old Justin Topolski was released from the Rockford Center on Friday and taken to Troop 2 where he was charged with attempted 1st…

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UPDATED: Bicyclist Dies After Crash near South Bethany

UPDATED 7/8/19 – Delaware State Police report that 27-year-old Kelly M. Scruggs of Annapolis died Saturday from injuries she received after her bicycle was struck by a vehicle on the night of July 4th on Route 1 near Evergreen Road in South Bethany.  The crash continues to remain under investigation and anyone with information regarding this incident…

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DSP Looking to Identify Robbery Suspect in Rehoboth

Your help is needed to identify a suspect in a shoplifting turned robbery at the Marshall’s Department Store on Coastal Highway in Rehoboth just before 5pm Friday. Delaware State Police say the suspect took merchandise from a display and put it in a bag that he’d entered the store with. As he left with the…

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UPDATED: Crash Shuts Down NB Route 113 South of Georgetown

UPDATED – 5pm – The northbound lanes of Route 113 have been reopened to traffic. ============================== Part of Route 113 remains closed after a serious crash just before 10:30 in the northbound lanes at Governor Stockley Road.  Delaware State Police say a 21 year old Georgetown man driving a Nissan failed to yield the right…

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Milford Woman Charged with 5th DUI after Shawnee Road Crash

A crash Saturday night just before 10 led to the arrest of a Milford woman.  Delaware State Police found a vehicle overturned near Shawnee Road and Harvest Lane in Greenwood.  When troopers contacted the driver, 53 year old Patricia Prettyman, they smelled alcohol.  A computer check showed Prettyman had four previous DUI convictions.  Two passengers…

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DSP Investigate Dover Shore Stop Robbery

Delaware State Police were called to the Shore Stop on South State Street in Dover at around 11:45 Saturday night for a robbery.  Police learned the suspect entered the store with a knife and demanded cash from the clerk.  The clerk handed over an undisclosed amount of cash and the suspect left with the money. …

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DSP Arrest Fugitive from Philadelphia in Rehoboth Beach

A fugitive from Philadelphia, who was wanted on weapons and assault charges, has been arrested in Rehoboth Beach.  Delaware State Police say the First State Fugitive Task Force learned that 43 year old John Wolfe of Franklintown, Pennsylvania might be staying in a campground in the Lewes-Rehoboth Beach area.  Police found his vehicle at the…

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