Posts Tagged ‘Georgetown Police’
Two Arrested on Felony Drug Charges in Georgetown
Members of the Sussex County Drug Unit, Sussex County Governor’s Task Force, SORT and Georgetown Police executed a search warrant at a property on East North Street in Georgetown last Friday. This was the result of an investigation of 24 year old Jahlier Pettyjohn for the distribution of illegal narcotics from the residence. During the…
Read MoreCrash Causes Significant Damage to Georgetown Circle
A high speed crash Friday night around 10:30 caused significant damage on The Circle in Georgetown and led to the arrest of a 28 year old Smyrna man. Georgetown Police spotted a vehicle speeding on Old Laurel Road, disregard a stop sign and crash into a ramp at Georgetown Elementary School. Police activated their lights…
Read MoreGeorgetown Police Arrest Teen for Vehicle Break-ins – Looking for 2nd Suspect
A 17 year old from Lawson Road has been arrested by Georgetown Police in connection with a string of vehicle burglaries and property damage incidents. Police spotted the suspect running off on foot and was arrested after a brief chase. Investigation determined that the teen and another unidentified suspect are responsible for burglarizing or damaging…
Read MoreTuesday is National Night Out – Meet & Greet Your Local First Responders
Tonight is National Night Out and many police departments across Delmarva will be marking the night. Local and State Police and other agencies will be meeting and greeting with residents – giving everyone a better idea of what they do to keep the community safe. This is a chance for residents to interact with first…
Read MoreGeorgetown Police Warn of SCAM
SCAM ALERT  We’ve received reports of individuals posing as Georgetown Police Officers to steal financial info or solicit money. REMEMBER: We will never ask for your banking info or payment for any reason. Stay alert. Do not send money or share personal info with anyone over the phone. Always verify who you are speaking with.…
Read MoreUPDATE: Georgetown Police Identify Victim Early Morning Crash on Route 113
UPDATE – 04/28/25 –Â Georgetown Police have identified the man who died when he was struck by a vehicle on Route 113 on April 22 as 39 year old Scott Kerin. Kerin was struck just before 5am in the area of West North Street. Police say he entered the northbound lane of Route 113 into the…
Read MoreArrest Made in Sunday Seaford Arson Fire
Seaford and Blades firefighters were called for a residential structure fire on Sunday afternoon on Griffs Way in Seaford. Firefighters arriving at the scene around 12:30 found heavy fire in single-family home and garage. The home was not occupied at the time of the fire. State Fire Marshal investigators say the fire was intentional. With…
Read MoreGeorgetown PD Notified of ICE Operation in Georgetown Tuesday
Georgetown Police were notified by ICE agents that a fugitive apprehension operation was taking place within the city limits. Georgetown Police were not involved and received no requests for assistance from ICE. Police say that due to the nature of the operation, they are unable to provide specific details related to this federal investigation. However,…
Read MoreHazmat Chemical Incident Under Investigation at Georgetown Perdue Plant
A hazmat incident occurred at the Perdue Plant on Savannah Road in Georgetown Wednesday afternoon around 4:40pm. Area residents within a half mile of the plant were asked to shelter in place while the incident was investigated. Roads surrounding the plant were also closed to traffic. Emergency personnel from Georgetown & Milton responded along with…
Read MoreMultiple Arrests Made in Prostitution Sting
Nine men have been arrested on charges of solicitation of prostitution by Georgetown Police. Police were assisted by multiple agencies to identify and arrest the nine who are charged with patronizing a prostitute within 1000 feet of a school, residence, church or place of worship. All nine were released on their own recognizance pending a…
Read MoreUPDATED: Georgetown PD Find Missing 13 Year Old Girl
UPDATED:Â UPDATE: last night at approximately 9:45pm Helen was located. Thank you all for your efforts in locating her. ================================== Georgetown Police are looking for a 13 year old runaway. Police say Helen Avila Cahuec was last seen Sunday around 8pm on North Race Street in the area of the Smart Laundromat. Helen is 5′…
Read MoreCrash East of Georgetown Leaves Man in Critical Condition
Georgetown Police are investigating a crash in the parking lot at Sussex Academy on Airport Road Friday night just before 9pm. Police say a 23 year old man was driving an Infinity, entered the parking lot and drove to the back of the school – then accelerated and struck a concrete barrier causing the vehicle…
Read MoreSkimming Device Found at Georgetown Dollar General
Another credit card skimmer found at another Dollar General Store – this time in Georgetown at the store on Market Street. Georgetown Police are contacting local businesses to ensure they regularly check for these types of devices. This is the second device that’s been found – a skimmer was found recently at the Felton Dollar…
Read MoreUPDATED: 2 Brothers Convicted in Connection with 2022 Georgetown Double Homicide
UPDATED – 05/22/24 – A 24 year old Georgetown man charged in a 2022 double murder at the El Napolito Restaurant in Georgetown will spend the rest of his life in prison. Yony Morales-Garcia has been convicted on all 17 charges – including two counts of 1st degree murder and one count of 1st degree…
Read MoreCar Crashes onto Georgetown Circle Early Sunday Morning
Early Sunday morning Georgetown Police were called to the Circle for a vehicle crash. Police say a Lincoln was eastbound on West Market Street at a high rate of speed and drove right onto the Circle – and becoming airborne where it struck a street sign and landed on a fire hydrant. The driver, 50…
Read MoreUPDATED: Pedestrian Who Died after Crash on Route 113 in Georgetown Identified
UPDATED–1-10-24–1:00 p.m. –The Delaware State Police have identified 39-year-old Sonya Briddell of Georgetown as the woman who died in the fatal crash that occurred Monday evening in Georgetown. The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. UPDATED – 11am – Delaware State Police are investigating a crash that left a 39…
Read MoreDover Woman Charged with Identity Theft
A Dover woman has been arrested for identity theft and other offenses. Delaware State Police were called to West Market Street in Georgetown in July for a reported fraud. Police learned that a bank account a 51 year old male victim from Millsboro had been fraudulently overdrawn and was subject to closure. A financial crimes…
Read MoreWreath Laying Ceremony for Chad Spicer Friday Evening on The Circle in Georgetown
Georgetown Police along with the Town of Georgetown will hold a wreath laying ceremony Friday night at 6:30 on the Circle in Georgetown. The ceremony honors the life of Georgetown Police Officer Chad Spicer, who died in the line of duty in 2009. Spicer was a dedicated officer, cherished friend, son, father and an example…
Read More2023 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENTS
2023 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENTS Tuesday, August 1st (for most)
Read MoreFallen Georgetown Officer Chad Spicer to be Remembered at Wreath-Laying Ceremony Thursday
September 1st is a tragic day in Georgetown’s history. Patrol officer Chad Spicer was murdered in the line of duty September 1st, 2009. On the 13th anniversary of his death, a wreath-laying ceremony will take place in his memory at his memorial on The Circle at North Bedford Street. The service is scheduled to begin…
Read MoreMan Shot Tuesday Night In Georgetown; 2nd Shooting Investigated
A man was shot in Georgetown Tuesday night, and police are also investigating an incident Wednesday morning during which a shot was fired. According to Georgetown Police, police responded to a report of shots fired in the area of East Laurel Street and North Race Street Tuesday at about 8:41 p.m. A male was found…
Read MoreTwo Charged After Georgetown Assault
Georgetown Police have arrested two men on charges of assault. Police were called to Douglas Street and the railroad tracks on Wednesday where they contacted a male victim with head injuries. The victim told police that two men used rocks and glass bottles to strike him. One suspect was arrested at the scene – the…
Read MoreSuspect Arrested For Georgetown Stabbing
A Georgetown man faces charges in connection with a stabbing. According to Georgetown Police, officers responded to a wooded area near Douglas Street late Monday afternoon about a reported stabbing. An investigation determined that a 19-year-old man intervened in an argument between the suspect and a 28-year-old woman. Police said the suspect, later identified as…
Read MoreStaying Safe As The New School Year Begins
Schools are heading back into session over the next few days, with others already in session for the new school year. Not every student rides the bus to school. According to Georgetown Police, the Indian River School District has more than 300 students who walk to school, and it’s just as important to watch for…
Read MoreGeorgetown Man Arrested For Vehicle Break-Ins, Thefts Of Items
A Georgetown man is charged with breaking into vehicles, stealing belongings and using stolen credit cards. According to Georgetown Police, officers responded to a reported theft from a vehicle at Georgetown Plaza.One person received an alert that bank cards were being used at local establishments. A description of a suspect and a vehicle was obtained,…
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