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DSP Investigating Attempted Robbery in Greenwood
Delaware State Police are investigating an attempted robbery of Stargate Pizza in Greenwood Friday night. Police say around 10:30 the owner was closing for the night when he was approached outside by a man with a machete who demanded money. The victim told the suspect he had no money and threw a pizza at him…
Read MoreJuvenile Stole Car, Crashed Into Police Vehicle
A juvenile is charged with crashing a stolen vehicle into a Delaware State Police patrol vehicle in Greenwood. State Police say the 14-year-old male from Washington D.C. was in a car that was reported stolen from a gas station in Millsboro Wednesday as he traveled northbound on Route 13 north of Route 16. The teen…
Read MoreFire at Farmington Home Sunday Morning
Fire crews from Farmington, Greenwood and Harrington as well as paramedic units were called early Sunday a house fire on Main Street in Farmington. The call came in just after 5am and firefighters arriving at the scene found flames showing from the rear of the home. The State Fire Marshal is investigating.
Read MoreDSP Looking for Felton Man after Greenwood Shooting Incident
Delaware State Police were called to Memory Road in Greenwood just after 8:30 Saturday night for a shooting. Police say 19 year old Edward Palmer of Felton went to the home looking for his ex-girlfriend, who was not at home. Palmer was heard outside threatening to shoot the woman’s dog and assault her father –…
Read MoreMobile Drive-Thru Food Pantry – Monday, June 22 at Woodbridge HS
The Food Bank of Delaware will host a drive-thru mobile food pantry on Monday in Sussex County. Up to 1500 households can be served at the pantry at Woodbridge High School in Greenwood, which will begin at 11am. Participants should clear space in the backseat or trunk so that food can be loaded. On-site registration…
Read MoreGreenwood man charged with felony attempted burglary
A Greenwood man has been arrested on felony charges after police say he tried to break into an area home armed with a bow and arrow. According to the Delaware State Police Department, around 11:30 a.m., Wednesday troopers were dispatched to a home in the 6000 block of Hickman Road in Greenwood for an attempted…
Read MoreGreenwood man killed in crash near Bridgeville
A Greenwood man was killed in a serious crash near Bridgeville. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the crash occurred shortly after 7:30 p.m., Monday as a 2007 Chevrolet Colorado, pickup truck was traveling eastbound on Seashore Highway, just west of Polk Road. For unknown reasons, the truck ran off the road and struck…
Read MoreUPDATED: Incumbents Win in Greenwood Town Council Election
UPDATED 1/20/20 10:30am – Town officials tell WGMD that the three incumbents have been re-elected, however no actual election results have been provided. According to the Town Clerk, Norman Reed, William Russell and Donald Torbert will each serve another 2 years on the council. The winners will be sworn in at the February 4th Town…
Read MoreGreenwood man charged with 3rd DUI, damaging police car on New Years Eve
A Greenwood man was arrested on his 3rd DUI following a traffic stop where he damaged a patrol car in Felton. According to the Felton Police Department, around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, police stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation and made contact with 25-year-old William Case, who police say showed visible signs of impairment. During…
Read MoreBridgeville VFC Called for Early Sunday Fire
Fire crews from Bridgeville were called for a structure fire on Sixth Street in the Walker’s Mill Mobile Park just after 3am. Crews arriving at the scene found light smoke showing. Greenwood firefighters are also on the scene. There are reports of 1 person suffering burns. The State Fire Marshal has been called to investigate…
Read MoreCrash on Route 13 North of Greenwood Leaves 1 Dead
Emergency personnel was called for a two vehicle crash on Route 13 in the area of Woodyard Road north of Greenwood around 6 Saturday evening. Delaware State Police say a Kia was in the crossover waiting to turn north on Route 13 when the driver, a 70 year old woman from Greenwood, pulled into the…
Read MoreGreenwood man released on 3rd DUI
A Greenwood man was released on his own recognizance after being charged with his third DUI. According to the Harrington Police Department, shortly before 4 a.m., Friday officers observed a vehicle parked on the side of the Prospect Church Road. Officers noticed that the vehicle was running and saw a man sitting in the driver’s…
Read MoreLaurel Man Pleads Guilty to 2nd Degree Murder
A Laurel man has pleaded guilty in the death of another Laurel man in September of last year. The body of 19 year old Isaac Hatton was found along side a pond near Portsville Road – he had been shot. The investigation led Delaware State Police to 22 year old Traevon Dixon of Laurel and…
Read More4 Arrested after Greenwood Drug Investigation
Four people have been arrested in Greenwood after Delaware State Police executed a search warrant at a home on Hickman Road. The search ended a 2-month drug investigation with the arrest of 27 year old Demond Anderson, 55 year old Karen Clineff, 35 year old Steven R. Keely and 58 year old Steven C. Keeley,…
Read MoreMosquito Spraying Downstate Tonight
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Monday, August 19, 2019: Application of Anvil 10+10 (Sumithrin/PBO) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Harrington and near Milton, Ellendale, Milford, Felton, Greenwood, Bridgeville, Seaford, Laurel, and Delmar. For notification purposes, spraying will…
Read MoreDownstate Mosquito Spraying Monday Evening
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Monday, August 05, 2019: Application of Anvil 10+10 (Sumithrin/PBO) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Milford and Seaford and near Camden, Magnolia, Felton, Greenwood, Laurel, and Delmar. For notification purposes, spraying will be…
Read MoreFelton Man Charged in Multiple Thefts in Sussex County
A Felton man has been arrested in connection with multiple thefts in the Bridgeville and Greenwood areas in June and July. Delaware State Police began their investigation in mid-June and during a three-week period a trailer, tow dolly, three ATV’s, four riding mowers and a push mower were taken from yards. Police developed 32 year…
Read MoreTwo Injured After Tesla Crashes thru Greenwood Building
A crash just after 11 this morning in Greenwood has left a Virginia woman hospitalized. Delaware State Police say a 79 year old woman driving a Tesla Model 3 was westbound on East Market Street approaching the intersection with Route 13. For unknown reasons she changed into the left turn lane and then accelerated crossing…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Investigating Deadly Motorcycle Crash Near Greenwood
UPDATED – 9pm – State Police have identified the man who was killed early Sunday morning in a motorcycle crash near Greenwood as 28 year old Brandon Legrand of Greenwood. The investigation is continuing. ================================================== A Greenwood man is dead after a motorcycle crash early Sunday morning. Delaware State Police continue to investigate but say…
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 02, 2019: Application of Anvil 10+10 (Sumithrin/PBO) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Harrington, Houston, and Millsboro and near Camden, Felton, Magnolia, Frederica, Milford, Greenwood, Lincoln, Georgetown, Selbyville, Frankford, Ocean View,…
Read MoreMilford Woman Charged with 5th DUI after Shawnee Road Crash
A crash Saturday night just before 10 led to the arrest of a Milford woman. Delaware State Police found a vehicle overturned near Shawnee Road and Harvest Lane in Greenwood. When troopers contacted the driver, 53 year old Patricia Prettyman, they smelled alcohol. A computer check showed Prettyman had four previous DUI convictions. Two passengers…
Read MoreMosquito Spraying Downstate Tuesday Evening
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, June 25, 2019: Application of Anvil 10+10 (Sumithrin/PBO) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Selbyville, Slaughter Beach, Harrington, and Camden and near Felton, Frederica, Magnolia, Viola, Houston, Greenwood, Lincoln, Lewes, Millsboro, Georgetown,…
Read MoreDownstate Mosquito Spraying Monday 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 Monday, June 24, 2019: Application of Anvil 10+10 (Sumithrin/PBO) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Seaford, Harrington, and Slaughter Beach and near Felton, Viola, Houston, Greenwood, Lincoln, Bridgeville,…
Read MoreAnd the Winner of the Delaware Hunting Photo Contest Is…
And the winner of the 2018/2019 Delaware Hunting Photo Contest is Harry Hoch, Jr of Greenwood with “Hunting Memories.” The picture features his father, Dr. Harry Hoch and friend Bill Cole after a successful hunt near Harrington. The winning photo will appear on the cover of the 2019/2020 Delaware Hunting & Trapping Guide. All the…
Read MoreMosquito Spraying Downstate 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, June 18, 2019: Application of Anvil 10+10 (Sumithrin/PBO) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Harrington, Milford, Ellendale, and Selbyville and near Ocean View, Frankford, Millsboro, Georgetown, Lewes,…
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