Georgetown 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.…

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Arrest 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…

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Georgetown 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,…

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Hazmat 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…

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Multiple 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…

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UPDATED: Georgetown PD Find Missing 13 Year Old Girl

UPDATED:  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′…

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Crash 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…

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Skimming Device Found at Georgetown Dollar General

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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…

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Car 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…

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UPDATED: 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…

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Two 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…

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Suspect Arrested For Georgetown Stabbing

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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…

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Staying 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…

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Georgetown To Host 1st National Night Out In Aug.

Georgetown will host its first National Night Out event in August. Georgetown Police and Georgetown CommUNITY, a local coalition, are sponsoring the event, which for years has helped cities and towns across the nation develop relationships with their local police. Georgetown’s National Night Out Cookout will take place Tuesday August 3rd between 6:00 p.m. and…

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2 More Suspects Arrested For Home Invasion

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Two more suspects are facing charges in connection with a recent home invasion in Georgetown. According to Georgetown Police, 19-year-old Brandon Gibbs of Harrington was taken into custody at his home by Harrington Police.18-year-old Jahiem Godwin of Blades was arrested by Delaware State Police on unrelated charges and turned over to Georgetown Police custody. A…

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2 Arrested For Georgetown Home Invasion

Two Georgetown men are charged in connection with a home invasion crime. According to Georgetown Police, three suspects wearing face coverings came into a residence on Tranquility Lane Monday afternoon. One male was assaulted and suffered head injuries. Police said one of the suspects had a handgun. The suspects left the home on foot. Police…

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Georgetown Offers Crime-Mapping Feature For Community

Citizens of Georgetown are now able to track local crime trends online. Town officials have introduced a new online crime mapping program at CrimeMapping.com. Several other Delaware municipalities including Milford, Dover and Wilmington also have such information available online. “This is one additional means for the Town to help keep the public informed,” Georgetown Mayor…

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