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Traffic Stop Results In Man’s Arrest On Weapons Charge
A traffic stop resulted in a Millsboro man’s arrest on weapons offenses and other criminal charges.Delaware State Police say a vehicle on Clayton Avenue was pulled over for having no license plate.The strong odor of marijuana led to an investigation, and drug paraphernalia was also out in plain view, according to State Police.A search of…
Read MoreUPDATE : Driver Killed In Selbyvillle-Area Crash Identified
A crash on DuPont Boulevard, Route 113, claimed the life of a 45-year-old Frankford man Monday night, according to Delaware State Police. A southbound vehicle left the roadway a short distance south of McCabe Road shortly before 9:00 p.m. Monday. The car crossed into the grass median, then left the roadway again and crashed into…
Read MoreFrankford Straw Fire Deliberately Set
500 bales of hay were scorched in a fire that investigators say was deliberately set. The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office says the blaze broke out early Wednesday in the 30,000-block of Gum Road in Frankford. Members of the Frankford Volunteer Fire Company were assisted by several neighboring firefighting crews in putting out the fire.…
Read More3 Arrested In Deer Cruelty Case
Frankford Man Charged With Shooting At Occupied Vehicle
A Frankford man is facing charges that he opened fire on a moving vehicle with a rifle. The incident occurred in Millsboro at Main Street and Daisy Road Thursday night. Delaware State Police say their investigation indicates that 19-year-old Layne Parker shot toward a Silverado occupied by a 19-year-old Frankford man and a 27-year-old male…
Read MoreUPDATED: Police Investigation Underway in Frankford
UPDATED – 10:45am – The Delaware State Police have declared the situation at the home located in the 20000 block of Shell Station Rd., Frankford, under control. Although a police presence will remain in the area, commuters may again use the affected roadways. The investigation into this incident is still ongoing. Further details will be…
Read MoreFrankford Man Arrested Following Domestic Incident
A Frankford man is facing numerous charges following a domestic incident in Seaford. State Police say troopers responded to a call last Wednesday. Their investigation determined that 26-year-old Alfred Wescott broke into a home where his ex-girlfriend and her two children were sleeping, as well as another family member. According to police, Wescott smacked the…
Read MoreUPDATED: 2 Fires Heavily Damage Roxana Area Homes – Ruled Intentional
UPDATED 5/11 1pm – Two fires in less than 24 hours in the Frankford-Roxana area have been investigated by the Delaware State Fire Marshal. Early Sunday morning firefighters from Roxana were called to Evans Road – southeast of Roxana – just after 4:30. Firefighters found heavy flames coming from the home. Multiple fire companies assisted…
Read MoreEarly Morning for Firefighters East of Roxana
Fire crews were called out just before 2am for a house fire on Wilgus Cemetery Road east of Roxana. Firefighters found a two story home involved in fire. Crews from Roxana, Selbyville and Millville were on the scene for about 2 hours.
Read MoreBrothers Face Drug Charges after Traffic Stop in Harrington
Police investigating armed robbery in Frankord
Delaware State Police are investigating after a man had a knife held to his throat and was robbed outside his home in Frankford. According to the Delaware State Police Department, around 8:30 p.m., Sunday troopers were dispatched to a home in the 30000 block of Omar Road in Frankford for reports of a robbery. Troopers…
Read MoreUPDATED: Fire Damages Dagsboro Area Home Sunday Morning
UPDATED 10/20/19 9am – State fire investigators say a fire this morning on Hoot Owl Lane near Millville was accidental and started in an attached garage. Millville and Dagsboro firefighters were called just before 3am and crews arriving at the scene found the residence fully involved. Multiple area fire crews helped to battle the blaze…
Read MoreUPDATED: Frankford woman killed in serious crash near Millsboro
UPDATED 10/12/19 – 9am – Delaware State Police have released the name of the woman who died. She is 61 year old Penny Lewis of Frankford. The investigation into the crash is continuing. ======================================================= A Frankford woman has died following a serious crash near Millsboro. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the crash occurred…
Read MoreFrankford man killed in serious crash on Route 113
A serious crash on Route 113 claimed the life of a Frankford man early Thursday morning. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the crash occurred shortly after 8 a.m. Thursday as a Mercury Milan was traveling westbound on Daisey Street, approaching the intersection of Route 113 northbound, which is controlled by a posted stop…
Read MoreFrankford man charged following domestic fight in Dagsboro
A Frankford man was arrested after police say he hit his wife with a car jack during a fight with his brother in Dagsboro. According to the Delaware State Police Department, shortly before 10:30 a.m. Sunday, troopers were dispatched to the 30000 block of Back Bay Drive in Dagsboro, for reports of a domestic-related assault.…
Read MoreUPDATED: Frankford Woman Dead after Struck by Car
Bicyclist in critical condition following serious crash in Frankford
Delaware State Police are investigating a serious crash near Frankford. According to Delaware State Police, the crash occurred around 12:30 p.m. Sunday, as a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling eastbound on Burbage Road just east of East Sherwood Drive. A bicyclist was headed eastbound on Burbage Road in the same vicinity when, for unknown…
Read MoreOC Woman Arrested in Two Frankford Burglaries
An Ocean City woman has been arrested for burglarizing a Frankford area home – twice. Delaware State Police were called to a home in the area of Star Lane and Peppers Corner Road for a burglary in progress. They found the homeowner holding the suspect, 42 year old Maureen Gray, at gunpoint. She received minor…
Read MoreFrankford Area Home Hit by Gunfire
Delaware State Police are investigating after a bullet struck a Frankford area home last night around 10:40. Police were called to Farm House Lane and contacted a 37 year old man who heard multiple gunshots. During an inspection of the home it was found that a bullet went through a bedroom window into the door.…
Read MoreMosquito Spraying Downstate Tonight
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, August 06, 2019: Application of Anvil 10+10 (Sumithrin/PBO) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Millsboro, Bridgeville, and Seaford and near Delmar, Selbyville, Frankford, Ocean View, Lewes, Milton, Ellendale, Frederica, and Felton. For…
Read MoreLaurel Woman Arrested for 5th Offense DUI
A Laurel woman has been charged after a crash Thursday in Frankford at Berry Street and Route 113. Delaware State Police say 60 year old Gloria Smith failed to stop at the stop sign and collided with a truck. Police smelled alcohol on Smith and a DUI investigation was started. A computer check showed that…
Read MoreFrankford Man Charged in Domestic Assault
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…
Read MoreDownstate Mosquito Spraying Tuesday Evening
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, July 16, 2019.: Application of Anvil 10+10 (Sumithrin/PBO) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Millsboro and near Ocean View, Frankford, Delmar, Seaford, Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Milton, Milford, Houston, Magnolia, and Camden. For…
Read MoreFrankford Man Arrested in Milford on 6th DUI Offense
Milford Police say they arrested a Frankford man for his sixth offense of Driving Under the Influence in the early morning hours of Sunday following a car crash. Police say around 1:32 a.m. on July 14th, they responded to Northwest Front Street for a single vehicle crash, witnessing a Chevy Silverado crashed into a sign…
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