Georgetown Man Arrested after Assaulting Trooper During Traffic Stop

Delaware State Police arrested 27 year old Deandre Mapp of Georgetown, on multiple criminal and traffic charges after he assaulted a trooper and ran off on foot while being taken into custody during a traffic stop. On Saturday, August 28 around 9:15pm, a trooper traveling northbound on Hollyville Road spotted a black Chevrolet Malibu traveling…

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Georgetown Man Arrested for 3rd DUI in Harrington

Harrington Police arrested a Georgetown man for a 3rd offense DUI and other charges after a traffic stop on Thursday. Patrol officers stopped a vehicle on Route 14 and when they contacted the driver, 60 year old Michael Patterson, they smelled alcohol coming from the vehicle. They also saw an open alcohol container on the…

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1 Injured in Route 113 Crash South of Georgetown

Emergency personnel from Georgetown and Millsboro were called for a two vehicle crash on Route 113 at Governor Stockley Road south of Georgetown just after 9pm. Delaware State Police say an 18 year old woman from Millsboro was driving a Neon when she collided with a Nissan Titan driven by a 47 year old Milford…

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VIDEO | Sussex Conservation District Dedicates New Digs

photo courtesy of Sussex Conservation District

It can be a dirty job, but the Sussex Conservation District is now operating out of new, refurbished facilities in the Georgetown area. The Sussex Conservation District provides “technical guidance and financial assistance to enhance, maintain, protect and improve land and water quality resources.” Although the improvements were completed months ago, a dedication was held…

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Mobile Food Pantry Returns To Sussex Co. Tues.

Drive-through mobile food pantries will return this week to assist Delaware families who face food insecurity. The Food Bank of Delaware will host a mobile pantry Tuesday at Crossroad Community Church in Georgetown. Pantries will be held in each county later in the week and early next week. Guests are asked to clear space in…

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70 Years on the Job with the DSP at Troop 4

The Delaware State Police are honored to recognize Miss Constance “Connie” Dick as she recently completed 70 years with the Division. Miss Connie has been a fixture of Troop 4 in Georgetown since June 15, 1951 and has no intentions of leaving anytime soon. When she first started, there were only 25 troopers in the…

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Backing the Blue, One Stripe At a Time

An informal group of volunteers, known as the Blue Line Bandits, started showing its appreciation to Delaware police last month. The group’s mission, says John “Plunger” Peterson, one of its four founding members, is to “hit” every law enforcement agency in the state with some sort of blue lines in visual support of the police. Police…

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Chase in Sussex County Ends in Arrest

A Georgetown man has been arrested on weapons and traffic charges after a chase Thursday night. Delaware State Police spotted a Jetta come up behind a marked patrol car at a high rate of speed. The trooper pulled to the shoulder of Hardscrabble Road and activated his emergency equipment after the driver passed to begin…

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Georgetown Comm-UNITY Day Is Sat.

A day of Unity in Georgetown, also involves a comm-UNITY clean-up. Volunteers will spread out across town Saturday June 26th to pick-up litter, and residents who need help with disposal of large items may call 302-258-4763 for help. Community Clean-up day runs between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., and the historic Fire Station on Depot…

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Update: Sussex Absconder Located

Brian Sadler

Update: An off-duty Milton Police officer apprehended an offender who had fled from a work detail earlier Wednesday, according to the Delaware Department of Correction. The DOC said 21-year-old Brian Sadler of Smyrna failed to return to the Sussex Community Corrections Center from a work detail in Harrington. Sadler of Smyrna was serving for a…

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Georgetown Man Arrested for Attempted Murder

A Georgetown man has been arrested on charges of attempted 1st degree murder after an altercation in May in Cool Springs. Delaware State Police say two people were involved in fight with 48 year old Jerome Weathersby of Georgetown. during the incident the 43 year old female victim was stabbed in the hand by Weathersby.…

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Sussex County Council to Discuss Reassessment Tuesday

The Sussex County Council meets Tuesday morning. The Council will hear from the Director of Assessment, Chris Keeler, to discuss the reassessment that will be done in Sussex County and possibly award a contract for the job. County Administrator Todd Lawson will discuss appointments to the Planning Commission and the BOA. He will also discuss…

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Sussex County Drive Thru Mobile Food Pantry on Monday

There will be a drive-thru Mobile Food Pantry on Monday beginning at 11am at Crossroad Community Church west of Georgetown. This is first-come, first-served – pre-registration does NOT guarantee service, but will speed up the check-in process at June7SussexCounty.eventbrite.com. Onsite registration will be available. Be sure to clear space in your trunk or back seat.…

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Bridgeville Vehicle Crash Leaves 1 in Critical Condition

A crash just before 4:30 Sunday morning has left one person in critical condition. Delaware State Police say a Toyota Cruiser driven by a 33 year old Georgetown man was southbound on Route 13. A Corolla driven by a 55 year old Bridgeville man was stopped in the southbound left turn at the red light.…

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Downstate Mosquito Spraying Tuesday Evening

A message from DNREC-MOSQUITO CONTROL Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, May 11, 2021: Application of Anvil 10+10 (Sumithrin/PBO) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Selbyville, Camden, and Georgetown. Near Marydel, Felton, Harrington, Bridgeville, Seaford, Laurel, Delmar, Millsboro,…

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UPDATED: Sue Barlow wins Georgetown Ward 2 Election Saturday

UPDATED – 05/08/21 9pm – Just six votes determined the outcome of the Ward 2 election in Georgetown.  Sue Barlow edged out the win with 165 votes to 159 for Michael Di Giacoma.  Current councilwoman Rebecca Johnson-Dennis did not run for re-election.  There will also be a new face representing Ward 1 – Christina Diaz-Malone…

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Georgetown Man Charged with Burglary & Theft

A Georgetown man has been arrested on burglary and other criminal charges. Delaware State Police were called to a home off Farm Lane Thursday night for a reported theft in progress just after 9:30. The female resident said an unknown man was on her property and taking items from her vehicle. She fired a warning…

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Sussex County Residents Invited to Public Workshops on Coastal Corridors Transportation Study Next Week

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) in partnership with Sussex County invites all interested parties to a Public Workshop to introduce the Coastal Corridors Transportation Study. The Study team has conducted preliminary listening sessions and wants to hear from you. The workshop will cover areas such asmobility, safety, and resident’s quality of life in and…

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