Sussex Central High School Student Arrested for Possessing Firearm

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A 16-year-old Sussex Central High School student is facing a felony weapon charge after Delaware State Police found him with a handgun on school property. The Trooper removed the student from the classroom, searched his backpack, and found an unloaded handgun with accompanying ammunition. The officer confiscated the gun and took the teen into custody…

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MSP Look to Identify Showell Armed Robbery Suspect

Your help is needed to identify a suspect in an armed robbery in Showell on Saturday. Maryland State Police say the suspect is black, about 50 to 60 years old, just over 6-feet tall with a thin build and a gray beard. Police say he entered Smith Market around 9:35 Saturday morning and showed a…

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Dover Man Wanted for Robbery Arrested in Separate Trespassing Incident

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A 22-year-old man Milford Police were looking for in connection with a robbery that occurred October of 2022 has been arrested by Dover Police following a trespassing complaint yesterday evening. Police were called to a home on Lamplighter Lane late yesterday for the reports of people trespassing. That’s when officers took Chaz Johnson into custody…

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Ellendale Man Arrested on Drug & Weapons Charges

Delaware State Police were called for a suspicious person Friday morning at a home on Beach Highway. The spotted 37 year old Leon Leager of Ellendale standing next to a vehicle with the driver’s door open – and a handgun on the ground nearby. Leager was arrested and a search turned up a concealed empty…

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Dover Man Arrested on Drug & Weapons Charges

A Dover man has been arrested on drug and weapons offenses. Members of the Dover Police Street Crimes Unit assisted Probation and Parole with an administrative search at a residence on Gristmill Drive. A search turned up a handgun and 17 bags of heroin.   22 year old Daquan Watson was arrested without incident and…

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Fight Leads to Arrest of Milford Man on Weapons Offenses

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A Milford man has been arrested by Dover Police early Sunday morning after a fight. Police were called to a city parking lot in the area of the Golden Fleece Tavern after an officer on patrol heard a disturbance and found a fight in the parking lot. A witness reported that someone involved in the…

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Two Arrested on Drug & Weapons Charges Near Rehoboth Beach

Two people have been arrested on drug and weapons charges after a chase early this morning. Delaware State Police spotted an Altima speeding southbound on Route 1 in the area of Cave Neck Road, but when a traffic stop was initiated the driver accelerated. A trooper in the Lewes area was able to deploy a…

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Lewes Man Charged with Aggravated Menacing

A Lewes man has been arrested after an incident Thursday morning. Delaware State Police were called to the Red Mill Inn just before 7:30 for aggravated menacing. Police learned that 20 year old Tashawn Gantt was arguing with two acquaintances when Gantt pulled a loaded handgun and pointed it at both victims. Gantt ran off…

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DSP Investigate Attempted Robbery of Gumboro Liquor Store

The investigation continues into an attempted robbery at the Gumboro Liquor Store on Millsboro Highway Thursday just after 9pm. Delaware State Police say a man, armed with a handgun, demanded money from a female employee who was behind the counter. The clerk refused to hand over the cash and the suspect ran out of the…

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Police Arrest Man with Gun on Indian River Inlet Bridge

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Police received a complaint early Sunday evening of three men hanging over the railing of the Indian River Inlet bridge pedestrian walkway. A female state park officer was first to arrive to check on the three men. Capt. John McDerby, spokesman for State Parks Enforcement, says the officer smelled an odor of marijuana and proceeded…

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Laurel Man Arrested after Traffic Stop near Georgetown

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A Laurel man has been arrested after a traffic stop Saturday night around 8:45. Delaware State Police stopped a vehicle that was speeding on Route 9 near Old Furnace Road west of Georgetown. As troopers contacted the driver, 22 year old Edward Cropper of Laurel, they smelled marijuana coming from the vehicle. A search of…

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Man Arrested In Domestic Assault Case

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A Harrington man faces charges related to a domestic disupte in which a woman was struck in the head with a handgun. According to Harrington Police, the victim was assaulted during an argument with 23-year-old Laqwan Johnson. Police also said the woman was holding a one-year-old child at the time. Johnson was taken into custody…

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Milton Man Arrested after Threatening a Man with a Gun

A Milton man has been arrested after he threatened another man with a gun. Delaware State Police were called to West Springside Drive in Milton where the 42 year old victim said that 33 year old Djuan Sheppard pointed a gun at him during an argument and then rode off on a moped. Police located…

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UPDATED: DSP Arrest Millsboro Woman for Reckless Endangering

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Updated – 5/13/20 3:30pm – A woman wanted by Delaware State Police for reckless endangering has been arrested. Police say 29 year old Donshea Brewer of Millsboro turned herself in at Troop 4. She’s being held at the Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution in default of a $12,500 secured bond. =============================================== Delaware State Police are looking…

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Delmar Man Convicted in 2017 Robbery

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A Delmar man has been convicted by a Wicomico County jury of armed robbery and robbery.  Officials say 29 year old Patric Vetra robbed the Corner Market in Delmar, Maryland on December 14, 2017.  During the incident, Vetra showed a handgun tucked into his waistband.  He left with about $300 from the register.  Vetra was…

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Harrington PD Investigate Armed Robbery at Rite Aid

An armed robbery at the Harrington Rite Aid is under investigation by Harrington Police.  Police say that just after 7:30 Saturday night a man tried to purchase merchandise.  While the cashier rang up the purchase, the suspect showed a handgun and grabbed an undisclosed amount of cash from the register and left the store.  The…

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Seaford PD Arrest Man on Drug & Weapons Charges

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Seaford Police working a special detail at the Meadowbridge apartments Friday night stopped a black Nissan driven by 21 year old Isaiah Greene of Seaford.  Police smelled marijuana coming from the vehicle and arrested Green who was wanted on outstanding warrants and a search of his vehicle turned up 3 pounds of marijuana, 13 bags…

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Lewes Teen Arrested after Fight on Angola Beach & Estates Playground

A 16 year old Lewes teen is charged with several felony offenses after she got into a fight with another 16 year old girl at a playground at Angola Beach and Estates on Tuesday afternoon.  Delaware State Police say an argument between the two turned physical and the one teen displayed what appeared to be…

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Traffic Stop in Salisbury Leads to Weapons Seizure

A traffic stop by Maryland State Police turned up a gun and drugs.  Just after 8 Saturday night police attempted to stop a vehicle at Isabella and Division Streets, but the driver kept going.  Eventually the driver stopped and a passenger got out and ran off.  Police contacted the driver and rear passenger and smelled…

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Delmar PD Investigate Picture & Weekend Rumors

A picture of their child dressed in gang attire and holding a handgun upset a Delmar school parent who contacted the police department.  Delmar Police say the picture was NOT taken at school, but at a private home and the student told police the gun belonged to a friend.  On Friday, Delmar Police went to…

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Lewes Man Charged after Domestic Incident

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A Lewes man has been arrested after a domestic incident at Angola by the Bay late Saturday night where a man threatened his girlfriend with a gun.  Delaware State Police contacted 28 year old Christopher Lare and arrested him.  They found him in possession of a Glock magazine with 2 rounds of ammunition.  Police learned…

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Millville Man Arrested After Domestic Incident with Parents

A domestic incident in Millville ended with gun fire Saturday night.  Delaware State Police were called to Dorothy Circle but learned the suspect, 40 year old Joshua Welsh had left the home – but possibly had several rifles and handguns in his possession.  Troopers spotted Welsh’s car and tried to stop him – but he…

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Dagsboro Man Arrested on Drug & Weapons Offenses

A Dagsboro man has been arrested on drug and weapons charges after a pre-approved administrative search of his home.  Members of the Governor’s Task Force assisted Probation and Parole officers in the search of 52 year old David Tharp’s home on Squirrel Lane and turned up methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, a .380 semi-automatic handgun, ammo and…

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UPDATED: Milford PD Arrest Lincoln Man for Shooting

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UPDATED:  A Lincoln man turned himself in to Mlford Police after a shooting on December 23 at the Brightway Commons Apartments in Milford.  Milford Police say 36 year old Derreck Morris is being held on over $159,000 cash bail.  Police say during a fight between several people in the courtyard a gun was fired and…

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