DSP Looking for Salisbury Man for December Attempted Burglary

Delaware State Police are looking for a Salisbury man wanted in connection with an attempted burglary that occurred on December 17 in the Laurel area.  Police say 31 yea rold Jamere Knox arrived at the Columbia Road home with several other subjects and tried to kick in the front door and threaten his ex-girlfriend.  There…

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Salisbury Man Jailed for July Murder in Laurel

A Salisbury man has been returned to Delaware in connection with the murder of 18 year old Trevor McClements of Seaford last July at the Carvel Gardens Apartments in Laurel.  McClements died from his injuries 4 days later.  Earlier this week, 23 year old Dwayne Dotson of Salisbury was identified as the suspect.  He is…

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Code Purple Sussex Still in Need of Volunteers, Donations & Meals

First, we want to say thank you to everyone that has helped us so far this year. We couldn’t have made it this far without you! We have 3 months left and we need a lot more help! Honestly, we have struggled some with getting help this year. We realize that with the holidays that…

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Laurel Man Arrested for Attempted Burglary

A man wanted by Delaware State Police for an attempted burglary at a home on Broad Drive in Laurel has been arrested.  Police learned the 43 year old Ronald Hastings of Laurel tried to break into the home around 4am on January 1st – but was confronted by the homeowner – Hastings ran into a…

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UPDATED: DSP Looking for Suspect in Armed Robbery at Oasis Travel Plaza in Laurel

UPDATED – 12-19-18 – Delaware State Police have released surveillance photos of the suspect in Monday’s armed robbery.  If you have information on his identity – contact Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333 ==================================================== An armed robbery at the Oasis Travel Plaza in Laurel is under investigation by the Delaware State Police.  Police say a black man…

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Fire Destroys Garage West of Delmar

Firefighters from Delmar were called for a garage fire just after 2pm Friday on Westerlee Drive west of Delmar.  They found heavy fire when they arrived on the scene.  Crews from Laurel, Hebron and Mardela Springs also responded.  The State Fire Marshal is investigating.  

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DSP Trying to Locate Laurel Man Wanted for Vehicle Theft

Your help is needed to locate a man wanted by Delaware State Police for theft of a motor vehicle and other offenses.  Police are looking for 38 year old William “Billy” Betts of Laurel who has active warrants after an incident in September of 2017.  The stolen vehicle has been recovered but police have not…

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Public Meeting on Poplar Street Bridge Closure in Laurel on Tuesday

A public meeting on the Poplar Street Bridge closure to be held Tuesday, October 2nd at 5pm until 6:30pm, at the Laurel Public Library. Rep. Tim Dukes, Sen. Bryant Richardson, officials with the Town of Laurel will be on hand along with DelDOT officials. Laurel residents will hear about the progress that has been made…

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DSP Looking for Suspect Wanted for Assault and Other Offenses

Delaware State Police are looking for 33 year old Gary Thornton, who is wanted on a variety of charges – including assault, menacing and endangering the welfare of a child.  Thornton is known to frequent the Seaford-Laurel-Dover areas.  If you know where Thornton is – contact Troop 5 or Crime Stoppers.  

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UPDATED: Crash West of Millsboro Leaves 1 Dead and 4 Injured

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UPDATED  7/17/18:  Delaware State Police have released the name of the Maryland man who died Sunday in a crash on Millsboro Highway in the area of Nine Foot Road.  Police say 66 year old David Barry of Eden was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. ================================================= A crash on Millsboro…

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Cement Truck Overturns, Damages Route 24 West of Millsboro

A crash on Route 24 west of Millsboro resulted in a damaged roadway and a broken utility pole.  Delaware State Police say a cement truck overturned just after 6am near Saunders Road after the driver, 29 year old Jeff Gustin of Delmar, lost control and ended up in the ditch.  The truck slid into a…

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UPDATED: DSP Investigating Fatal Shooting in Laurel

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UPDATED – 7/13/18 – Delaware State Police identified the victim as 18-year-old Trevor McClements of Seaford – he died Friday from his injuries. ================================================= The investigation into a shooting Monday at the Carvel Gardens Apartments in Laurel is continuing by Delaware State Police.  Police were called just before midnight and found an 18 year old man on…

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Laurel Man Sentenced for Attempted Rape & Burglary

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A Laurel man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to attempted rape and burglary charges.  Officials say 22 year old Tyrone Jenkins-Heath broke into a home on Penn Street in Laurel to take items – including the victim’s underwear and to force the two women living there to perform oral sex on him.  Both women…

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Heavy Rain & Flooding in Parts of Delmarva Saturday

SUNDAY MORNING Kruger Road/Georgetown – betw Breasure Rd & Rt 113 Snake Rd/Laurel – betw Woodland Ferry Rd & Bethel Rd Fire Tower Road/e of Seaford – betw Cool Branch Rd & Concord Rd For several hours Saturday afternoon as the rains fell, Fenwick Island and Ocean City took the brunt of the storms that…

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Nanticoke Wade-In Saturday at Trap Pond State Park

You’re invited to the Nanticoke Wade-In at Trap Pond State Park east of Laurel on Saturday.  DNREC will release the Nanticoke River’s 10-Year report card on the health of the river.  The wade-in is from 10 to 4pm – and there will be free programs for kids and adults, exhibitors – and the “sneaker index”…

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Driver in May 7 Laurel Crash Dies

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A vehicle crash on the morning of May 7 on East Trap Pond Road near Laurel has turned deadly.  Delaware State Police report that one of the drivers, 82 year old Rigoberto Perez of Laurel, has died from his injuries. Police say Perez’s pickup truck crossed the center line into the path of a trash…

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Sen Richardson to Announce Candidacy Monday in Seaford

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On Monday, Delaware State Senator Bryant Richardson will announce his bid for a second term to represent the 21st District – which includes Seaford, Laurel, Delmar and Gumboro.  He will make the announcement at noon at the Riverwalk in Seaford.  

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UPDATED: DSP Identify Woman Killed in Delmar Train Crash on Friday

UPDATED – 5/5/18  1:20pm – Delaware State Police continue to investigate a crash between a train and a Ford Focus which left 22 year old Raelyn Huffman of Delmar dead.  Police say the Focus was eastbound on Bacons Road.  The red railroad crossing signals were flashing and the bell ringing.  For unknown reasons the driver…

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Laurel Teen Sentenced to 16 Years for Manslaughter

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A Laurel teen has been sentenced after a shooting death at the Wexford Village Apartments in Laurel.  Officials in the AG’s office report that a Superior Court judge sentenced 19 year old Stephon Jackson to 16 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to manslaughter, firearms and other offenses.  18 year old Mekell Horsey was…

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Laurel Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in 2017 Shooting

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A 19 year old man has pleaded guilty to the shooting death of another man last year at a Laurel apartment complex.  DOJ officials say Stephon Jackson of Laurel shot Mekell Horsey in January of 2017 at the Wexford Village Apartments.  Jackson pleaded guilty to manslaughter and other offenses and faces a minimum sentence of…

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