Millsboro Man Arrested Violent Domestic Incident

A man wanted on charges of kidnapping, strangulation and other offenses has been arrested.  On August 13th, Delaware State Police were called to a local hospital after a 40 year old female victim was treated for injuries from a domestic incident with her 28 year old boyfriend Phillippa Vann of Millsboro.  After several attempts to…

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DSP Arrest Frankford Man for Burglary

A Frankford man has been arrested after a burglary and an attempted burglary in the Frankford area.  Delaware State Police say a witness called in a burglary in progress with the description of a man trying to break into a Lizzard Hill Road home and rode off on a bike.  Police found 30 year old…

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Second Arrest Made in Kent County Burglaries

A Maryland woman wanted in connection with multiple burglaries in June in the Hartly, Clayton and Dover areas has been arrested by Delaware State Police.  While investigating these crimes, police identified 25 year old Destiny Thomas and her 32 year old brother, George – both of Wellington – as the suspects.  Police arrested George last…

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DSP Trying to Identify Royal Farms Shoplifter

Your help is needed to identify the suspect who shoplifted from the Royal Farms on Route 24 in Oak Orchard.  Delaware State Police say around 1:30 Sunday morning the suspect hid candy and ice cream in his pockets and left the store.  If you can identify the suspect – contact Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333.  

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Rehoboth Beach Man Charged with Burglary

A Rehoboth Beach man has been arrested for a burglary at the Edgewater Estates development Saturday night. Delaware State Police were called to Lighthouse Drive just after 6:30 for a report of a man breaking into a residence. Police learned that the suspect, identified as 26 year old Alan Stoltzfus, left the scene on a…

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UPDATED: DSP Investigating Fatal Crash East of Laurel

UPDATED Monday, 11:10am – The Delaware State Police have identified the driver in the crash Sunday morning east of Laurel as 18 year old Miranda A. Daugherty. She was the driver of a Kia Optima who was killed in a single vehicle crash with a tree that occurred just before 3 Sunday morning on Fire…

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DSP Collecting School Supply Donations

School will be starting soon and the Delaware State Police Community Outreach Unit is collecting supplies to help fill children’s backpacks.  Donation boxes are located in the lobby at each troop – and donations will be collected through August 31 and presented for the school year before the start of school. Backpacks No. 2 pencils…

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DSP Arrest Georgetown Man on 6th Offense DUI

A Georgetown man has been arrested after he was stopped Friday night just before 11 for a traffic violation on Coverdale Road in Bridgeville.  Troopers detected a strong odor of alcohol coming from inside the car and began a DUI investigation.  Police found 51 year old Salomon Morales had 5 prior DUI convictions.  He was…

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DSP Arrest 1 Juvenile – Looking for a Second for Drug Offenses

An argument between two cousins Thursday resulted in a dent kicked in a car.  Delaware State Police were looking for a 17 year old Selbyville boy in the Bridgeville area and found him in a car with a 16 year old boy from Bridgeville.  As the Trooper contacted the teens – they smelled marijuana and…

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Three Arrested for Burglary West of Georgetown

Three people have been arrested and charged with breaking into an elderly woman’s home on Old Furnace Road near Georgetown last month.  Delaware State Police say a 95 year old woman was awakened and found someone standing in the doorway to her bedroom.  The victim walked into the next room and spotted a second suspect…

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DSP Trying to Locate Kent County Man Wanted on Warrants

Your help is needed to locate a man wanted on warrants out of Troop 3 in Camden-Wyoming.  Delaware State Police tried to stop  Bruce Patricella on Monday, but he drove off and Troopers could not find him.  He is known to frequent the Camden, Felton and Milford areas.  If you have information on his whereabouts,…

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DSP Investigating Dagsboro Home Invasion

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Delaware State Police continue to investigate a home invasion at a home on Power Plant Road in Dagsboro Sunday around 2:20am.  The 51 year old victim told police that someone knocked on his travel trailer door and 5 black, masked suspects with guns forced their way inside.  They ransacked the trailer and took the victim’s…

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Two Philly Men Arrested for Shoplifting & More after Police Chase

Two suspects who were spotted shoplifting in the Rehoboth are on Sunday were arrested after leading Delaware State Police on a chase.  Police spotted their car on Route 1 south of Milton just after 7pm and pulled them over for a traffic stop, but as the Trooper approached the car, the suspects drove off.  The…

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DSP Arrest Man After Assault on Bicyclist West of Rehoboth

A man has been arrested after he was seen by a witness beating a bicyclist with an object in the area of Plantation and Cedar Grove Road Sunday morning.   The victim, a 50 year old man from Milton, told Delaware State Police that a white work truck got very close to him and nearly ran…

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Crash North of Bethany Shuts Down Fred Hudson Road for Over 12 Hours

A crash Saturday morning closed Fred Hudson Road north of Bethany Beach for much of the day while utility crews worked to repair a utility pole and other power connections.  Delaware State Police say a Jeep driven by Samuel Geiser was westbound on Fred Hudson Road when his Jeep went off the road and struck…

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DSP Looking for Man for Multiple Shoplifting Incidents

Your help is needed to help the Delaware State Police find a Millsboro man wanted for multiple shoplifting incidents.  Police say that in July, 41 year old Terrence Purnell went into stores in Millsboro, Long Neck and Rehoboth Beach and took merchandise without paying – including Marshall, Giant Grocery Stores and the Weis Store.  Purnell…

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Millsboro Woman Charged with Assault after Collision and Fight

A Millsboro woman has been arrested after a domestic incident.  Delaware State Police were called to the area of Harbeson and Phillips Branch Roads for a fight.  Police found an SUV with substantial damage and a motorcycle on its side and a husband and wife arguing.  Police learned that 25 year old Yeiricel Contreras-Garcia collided…

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UPDATED: Family Fight Leads to Gun Shot In West Rehoboth Beach

UPDATED – 8/3/18 – 9:30am – Two suspects have been arrested by Delaware State Police after a fight led to a weapon being fired.  Police say just after 11 Thursday morning police were called to Johnson Street where they found a 19 year old man with injuries.  The teen was visiting his mother’s home when…

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DSP Looking for Suspect in Attempted Robbery Near Harrington

The investigation in an attempted robbery at the Harrington Casino in June.  Delaware State Police say the victim agreed to give the suspect – an acquaintance – a ride home from the casino on June 29th.  The suspect told the victim his vehicle wouldn’t start.  The suspect gave directions on back roads in the Harrington-Farmington…

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Millsboro Man Arrested for Home Invasion, Robbery & Kidnapping

A Millsboro man has been arrested after a home invasion, robbery and kidnapping Saturday morning.  Delaware State Police say Steven Snell went into a home at the Rehoboth Beach Yacht and Country Club through an unlocked door, robbed a couple and the forced them into their car – the husband tied up in the trunk…

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Georgetown Man Faces Multiple Weapons Offenses

Delaware State Police were called for a domestic incident on Donovans Road in Georgetown Friday night.  Troopers contacted a female who told them 55 year old Leeron Sabb pulled into the driveway and began arguing with his 19 year old nephew and a 37 year old Georgetown man but the argument escalated into a fight…

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DSP Looking for Two Suspects in Frankford Burglary

Delaware State Police are trying to identify the suspects who cut the lock off a storage trailer in the parking lot of Creative Concepts on Route 113 in Frankford.  The incident occurred Tuesday night just after 11.  Police say a large quantity of tools was taken.  If you have information – contact Crime Stoppers.  

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Can You Identify this Millsboro Burglary Suspect?

Your help is needed to identify the suspect who broke into the Uncle Willies on Route 24 in Millsboro just before 3:30 Friday morning.  Police say the suspect forced his way through the front door and took cigarettes and an undisclosed amount of cash.  The suspect has a tattoo on his right arm in a…

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DSP Seize Handgun During Traffic Stop in Milton

A traffic stop on Friday in Milton led to the discovery of a stolen gun.   Delaware State Police stopped a Lincoln Town Car on Route 1 and smelled marijuana coming from inside.  A search of the vehicle turned up 1.7 grams of marijuana and drug paraphernalia and an unloaded revolver handgun, which police learned was…

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