Posts Tagged ‘Laurel PD’
19 Officers Graduate from Dover Municipal Police Academy
Nineteen officers have graduated from the Dover Municipal Police Academy. The graduation ceremony was last Friday, March 14 at Dover Middle School. This is the culmination of a 21 week training academy. Graduating recruits will be moving on to 12 local police agencies. Graduating Recruits from the 2025 City of Dover Municipal Police Academy: City…
Read MoreLaurel Man Charged with DUI after Traffic Stop
A Laurel Police officer spotted a vehicle make a traffic violation and found the registered owner was flagged for an active warrant and a suspended license. Approaching the vehicle the officer saw smoke flowing from the windows, the driver was uncooperative and drove away. The officer gave a brief pursuit into the Hollybrook Apartment complex…
Read MoreLaurel Police Looking for Greenwood Man for Robbery
Laurel Police need your help to locate a suspect wanted in a robbery investigation. Police were called to the First Stop Convenience Store around 3:30pm on Friday for a robbery that had just occurred. Police contacted two adult victims who had been robbed of a purse and other personal items by an unknown black male…
Read MoreLaurel PD Bringing Therapy Dog
The newest addition to the Laurel Police Department has 4-legs and a tail! She is Spooky – a therapy dog. Spooky is a 1 year old female German Shepherd who will assist the Laurel Police Mental Health Clinicians in their routine assignments. Spooky still needs to attend intensive therapy dog training before she is deployed…
Read MoreLaurel PD Looking for Suspect in Wednesday Shooting
Laurel Police are looking for a Wilmington man in connection with a shooting Wednesday at the Townes of Laurel Court. Police say the 16 year old victim and 31 year old Tykeme Robinson of Wilmington were arguing at a residence. When the two separated, Robinson followed the victim, pulled a firearm and shot the victim…
Read MoreSeaford Man Leads Laurel PD in Chase Ending in DUI & Other Charges
A Laurel Police officer on patrol spotted a vehicle traveling northbound on Route 13 move into the median and turn around and head back into the northbound lanes traveling south into oncoming traffic. The officer attempted to stop the vehicle which nearly collided with several vehicles before crossing the concrete median and speeding west on…
Read MoreFlorida Man Arrested for DUI & Criminal Impersonation of Police Officer
Laurel Police arrested a man for DUI after a traffic stop on South Central Avenue on April 14th. The driver identified himself to police and others as a police officer in Florida. The driver was turned over to the DOC, further investigation determined that he was at one time employed by a Florida law enforcement…
Read MoreTwo Arrested after Shots Fired in Laurel & Police Pursuit that Ended in Delmar
Laurel Police were called to the Hollybrook Apartments Monday night for multiple reports of shots fired. A suspect vehicle description was broadcast and a Seaford Police officer on patrol spotted a vehicle matching the description and attempted a traffic stop. The vehicle failed to stop – and a pursuit began. Seaford PD lost the vehicle,…
Read MoreTwo Charged after Shots Fired in Laurel
Laurel Police were called to the area of Daniel and Wilson Street Wednesday for a fight with possible shots fired. Police arriving at the scene found no fight and no eyewitnesses, however a black male, identified as Antoine Deshields of Salisbury, was found with a gun shot wound. Police went into two apartments at Carvel…
Read MoreUPDATED: Stabbing Incident Near Laurel – Ruled Homicide
UPDATED -5/6/20 – A death investigation in the Laurel area has been ruled a murder by Delaware State Police. Laurel Police were investigating a stabbing that occurred during a fight on Susan Beach Road. Four victums were suffering from stab wounds when they showed up at the Laurel Police Department. The four victims were taken…
Read MoreDSP & Municipal Recruit Class Graduates
The 92-B Delaware State Police and 88th Municipal Recruit Class graduated Thursday afternoon at Dover High School. The class consists of three State Troopers and 19 law enforcement officers who represent DNREC Police, DRBA, and several local police departments – including Georgetown, Laurel, Milford, Milton, Seaford and South Bethany Police Departments.
Read MoreDE Substitute Teacher Charged with Offensive Touching
Laurel Police received a complaint from the mother of a Laurel Middle School student that her child was touched offensively by a substitute teacher during school hours. The investigation by Laurel Police resulted in charges of offensive touching against 45 year old Michael Luciano of Seaford. He was released on $500 unsecure bond and ordered…
Read More7 Arrested on Drug Charges in Laurel
On Thursday, May 10th, 2018 the Laurel Police Department with the assistance of the Delaware State Police’s Governor’s Task Force (GTF) and the State of Delaware Probation & Parole Office; officers executed two search warrants located on West 6th Street Laurel De. As a result of the search and seizure warrant execution 42.4 grams of crack…
Read MoreLaurel Police Seize Large Amount of Pot During Traffic Stop
A traffic stop by Laurel Police on Tuesday led to the arrest of a New Jersey man. Police smelled marijuana coming from inside the vehicle and a search turned up a large bag of marijuana – over 10 pounds – in the trunk. The driver, 50 year old Maurice Thomas was arrested and is being…
Read MorePolice Looking for Bethel Man for 2 Armed Robberies
Laurel Police are looking for a Bethel man in connection with two armed robberies on Wednesday. Police were called to the Lopez Mini-Mart where a black man with a weapon demanded cash from the clerk and left with the money. They were able to identify 35 year old Toshawn Furlow as the suspect. While looking…
Read MoreLaurel Teen Charged with Resisting Arrest & Drug Offenses
While Laurel police responded to a trespassing call, as they tried to arrest two juveniles and 18 year old Jerziah Witherspoon, he began to actively resist arrest and a large crowd began to form. Additional officers from the State Police and several neighboring towns were called to assist and eventually Witherspoon was taken into custody. …
Read MoreBridgeville Man Charged with Rape of Child
A Bridgeville man has been arrested by Laurel Police on rape charges. Police say 25 year old John Young on several occasions had sexual contact with a 7 year old girl who was in his care. Young is charged with 2nd degree rape of a victim less than 12 years old and other related offenses. …
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