Posts Tagged ‘DSP’
20 Arrests/Indictments in “Operation Old School” in Kent County
An investigation into an illegal drug trafficking organization in Kent County has netted 20 arrests or indictments. Delaware State Police along with Dover PD, DEA, Probation and Parole and other agencies ended “Operation Old School” earlier this month. Police say the organization was responsible for a large-scale distribution of cocaine and marijuana in and around…
Read MoreDSP Arrest Two for Shoplifting
Two people have been arrested for multiple shopliftings. Delaware State Police were called to the Nike outlet in the Bayside Outlet Friday morning for a shoplifting complaint. Police spotted the suspect’s car on Coastal Highway and conducted at traffic stop to learn that the driver, 32 year old Donald Dailey and passenger, 27 year old…
Read MoreLaurel Man Arrested for Attempted Burglary
A man wanted by Delaware State Police for an attempted burglary at a home on Broad Drive in Laurel has been arrested. Police learned the 43 year old Ronald Hastings of Laurel tried to break into the home around 4am on January 1st – but was confronted by the homeowner – Hastings ran into a…
Read MoreAre You Wanted? Would You Know? Find Out Here
Are you wanted in Delaware? Do you know if there is an active warrant out for your arrest? Not everyone does – and State Police urge you to become aware of your status. If you are wanted – this gives you the opportunity to turn yourself in voluntarily and resolve the issue. If you find…
Read MorePedestrian Struck & Killed in Delmar
A pedestrian is dead after a crash just after midnight in Delmar. Delaware State Police say a 33 year old Delmar man was crossing Route 13 in the northbound lane when he walked into the path of a Honda Accord. The Honda, driven by a 45 year old Seaford man stopped in the median a…
Read MoreUPDATED: Rehoboth Man Arrested after Domestic Incident
UPDATED 12/2918 3am – A man wanted by Delaware State Police for a domestic incident earlier this month in Rehoboth Beach has turned himself in to police. Police were called to Henlopen Keys on December 18th and learned that 49 year old Christopher Allen of Rehoboth and his girlfriend were arguing when he pulled a…
Read MoreDSP Find No Evidence after Report of Shots in Kent County
Delaware State Police were called when shots were fired at a vehicle leaving a residence on Cow Marsh Creek Road west of Woodside just after 8:30 Thursday morning. The residents denied shooting a firearm – police learned that two of the occupants were on probation. A search warrant turned up no firearms, ammunition, shell casings,…
Read MoreDSP Looking to Identify Vehicle Break-in Suspect
Delaware State Police are investigating a series of vehicle break-ins that have occurred since early November between Milford and Dover. Police say the suspects smashed car windows and took items from inside – including a credit card which was used at the Milford Walmart. Police were able to get a picture of the suspect from…
Read MoreDSP Trying to Identify Rehoboth Area Trespassing Subjects
Troopers need your help to identify the pictured subjects. On Wednesday, December 19 at approximately 3:50 p.m., Troopers were dispatched to the 35000 block of Wolfe Neck Road, Colonial East Development, for a reports of subjects trespassing. When police arrived, the subjects took off running. Anyone with information – contact Crime Stoppers – 822-TIP-3333
Read MoreChicken Truck Overturns in Crash Near Greenwood
Just before midnight a 28 year old Harrington man driving an Explorer ran a stop sign at Shawnee and Staytonville Roads east of Greenwood causing a live haul tractor trailer to overturn. Delaware State Police say both drivers were taken to Milford Memorial Hospital – and charges are pending against the Harrington man. Crews were…
Read MoreChristiana Mall Evacuated Last Night after Reports of Shots Fired
The investigation continues in to reports of shots fired at the Christiana Mall last night. Delaware State Police were already on the scene and along with mall security, began safety protocols and procedures and the building was evacuated and secured. A search of the building and surrounding area deemed everything safe. There was also a…
Read MoreUPDATED/PHOTOS: DSP Make Arrest in Deadly Crash in Harrington
UPDATED – 12/21/18 – A Lincoln man has turned himself in to Delaware State Police after a hit and run crash on Route 13 in Harrington that left a 53 year old pedestrian dead. Police have charged 48 year old Lazaro Maritnez with leaving the scene of a collision resulting in death and failure to…
Read MoreDSP Arrest 3 on Drug Charges Near Millsboro
Three men have been arrested by Delaware State Police after a two month drug investigation of illegal drug sales on Mount Joy Road by members of the Sussex Drug Unit and the Governor’s Task Force. Police and SORT members went into a home with a search and seizure warrant on Thursday and seized 519 bags…
Read MoreDSP Identify NY Man Killed in Bethany Beach Crash
The man struck by a pickup truck on Coastal Highway near Hickman Plaza Drive in Bethany Beach on Wednesday evening died from his injuries Thursday. Delaware State Police identify him as 79 year old David Henderson of New York State. Police say he was wearing dark clothing and did not carry a light, however his…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Looking for Suspect in Armed Robbery at Oasis Travel Plaza in Laurel
UPDATED – 12-19-18 – Delaware State Police have released surveillance photos of the suspect in Monday’s armed robbery. If you have information on his identity – contact Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333 ==================================================== An armed robbery at the Oasis Travel Plaza in Laurel is under investigation by the Delaware State Police. Police say a black man…
Read MoreDSP Phone Spoofing Scam Advisory
The Delaware State Police are issuing the following advisory in response to a recent phone scam involving a “spoofed phone number”. The Delaware State Police were made aware of two incidents in which individuals received a phone call from a female claiming to be an Agent from Dover, Delaware. The caller identified herself as Agent Lisa Smith…
Read MoreTwo Teens Charged in Rash of BB Gun Incidents
Two 17 year old boys from Bridgeville and Lewes have been arrested by Delaware State Police after a rash of incidents where homes and vehicles were damaged by a BB gun. Police learned that a BB gun was stolen from the Rehoboth Walmart on November 30th – then between December 1st and 8th at least…
Read MoreMillsboro Man Charged with Drug Offenses after Traffic Stop
A Millsboro man has been charged after a traffic stop Thursday night.  Just after 7pm Delaware State Police stopped an Explorer near Old Landing and Iron Branch Road. The driver, 33 year old James Eley of Millsboro tried to run off on foot, but was arrested. A search of the SUV turned up 7800 bags…
Read MoreDSP: Verizon Scam Alert
The Delaware State Police have recently received a complaint from a citizen in Kent County concerning a phone call from an individual stating they are with Verizon. The person claiming to be from Verizon said the network was switching from 4G to 5G and the service would experience issues in the next few days. The…
Read MoreUPDATED: Teen Bicyclist Dies from Injuries After Struck by Vehicle near Bridgeville
UPDATED 12/8/18 – A 16 year old injured in a crash Monday evening on Conrail Road near Bridgeville died from his injuries at Christiana Hospital Thursday. Delaware State Police say Charles Shockley of Bridgeville was on his bicycle in the roadway and walking a dog that was secured to the handlebars. He was struck by…
Read MoreDSP Looking for Third Woman in Georgetown-Area Burglaries
A Selbyville woman is wanted for multiple burglaries in the Georgetown area. Delaware State Police say 40 year old Jennifer Robinson of Selbyville is a third suspect in connection with burglaries at the Fish Hook Mobile Home Park near Georgetown.  Two others women, 45 year old Kathy Hunsucker of Selbyville and 49 year old Christina…
Read MoreDSP Looking for Two for Georgetown Burglaries
Your help is needed to find two women wanted in connection with two burglaries in early November. Delaware State Police say 45 year old Kathy Hunsucker and 49 year old Christina Harvey of Dagsboro forced their way into homes at the Fish Hook Mobile Home Park in Georgetown and took purses, jewelry and other items.…
Read MoreDSP Identify Pedestrian Killed Near Felton
A crash Sunday on Route 13 in Felton has left one person dead. Delaware State Police say just after 8pm a 23 year old Dover man was walking southbound in the left lane of Route 13 in the area on Barney Jenkins Road. He has been identified as Chaqui Batson and was wearing dark clothing…
Read MoreRehoboth Man Charged with Burglaries in Millville by the Sea
A Rehoboth Beach man has been arrested in connection with two burglaries in the Millville by the Sea development. On Saturday, Delaware State Police found 60 year old Alan Mindrup behind a home on Reservoir Road and discovered he had just burglarized an attached garage at a home on Center Point Road – he was…
Read MoreLincoln Man Arrested for Assault & Kidnapping
UPDATED – 12/3/18 – A Lincoln man has been arrested for assault and other offenses after he held his girlfriend and their 1 year old against their will on Sunday. Police were called to West Clogg Drive for a domestic early Sunday morning and found a woman trying to get out of the house –…
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