Posts Tagged ‘Lewes Police’
UPDATED: Lewes Police Arrest 17 year old in Shooting Incident at Jefferson Apartments
UPDATED – 12/09/25 – An arrest has been made in a shooting incident at the Jefferson Apartments on November 28th. Police have arrested a 17 year old Ellendale resident who is charged with the following offenses: 1st degree assault – a class B Felony 1st degree reckless endangering – 4 counts – a class E Felony…
Read MoreTuesday is National Night Out – Meet & Greet Your Local First Responders
Tonight is National Night Out and many police departments across Delmarva will be marking the night. Local and State Police and other agencies will be meeting and greeting with residents – giving everyone a better idea of what they do to keep the community safe. This is a chance for residents to interact with first…
Read MoreMilton Man Arrested after Investigation into Sexual Offenses
Lewes Police have arrested a Milton man after a month-long investigation into alleged sex offenses against a juvenile female. Police were notified by the Division of Family Services and assisted by forensic interviewers from the Children’s Advocacy Center. Police arrested 50 year old Kevin Boyer of Milton, who lived in Lewes at the time the…
Read MoreGaithersburg, MD Man Arrested for DUI, Endangering the Welfare of a Child
A Gaithersburg, MD Man was arrested by Lewes police for driving under the influence. According to the Lewes PD on March 24th, at about 7:45 pm, officers on routine patrol near Lewes Beach spotted a Silver Toyota driving the wrong way on Bayview Avenue without headlights on. The officers immediately initiated a stop of…
Read MoreBridgeville Man Charged with 7th Offense DUI
Lewes Police were called to Irish Eyes Restaurant for a disorderly and intoxicated patron on February 1st just before 4pm. The patron was gone when police arrived, but was seen driving a black pickup truck. Police searched the area and spotted the truck westbound on Savannah Road and conducted a traffic stop. Police contacted the…
Read MoreLewes Police Warn of a “Brushing” Scam
Lewes Police have been made aware of a new scam happening to people. See the information below: Beware of the Brushing Scam! A “brushing” scam is when someone receives an unexpected gift or item not ordered in the mail from a place like Amazon or another company. Examples of gifts include rings, bracelets, necklaces,…
Read MoreHarrington Man Arrested by Lewes Police for Stealing Camping Trailer
In a joint investigation with Detectives from the Delaware State Police Troop 4, The LewesPolice Department has identified and arrested 53-year-old Paul Rowan of Harrington for a theft of a camping trailer on June 13th. The theft occurred on Kings Highway. Rowan was charged with Felony Theft, Criminal Mischief and Criminal Trespass 3rd Degree, and…
Read MoreVIDEO: Lewes Police Investigating Shots Fired at Jefferson Apartments Early Monday Morning
Lewes Police are looking for the suspect who fired a gun at a parked white Crown Victoria at the Jefferson Apartments on Kings Highway in Lewes early Monday morning just after 2:30. Police found numerous ejected spent bullet casings and bullet holes I the windshield and hood area of the car. Investigation reveals no people…
Read More2023 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENTS
2023 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENTS Tuesday, August 1st (for most)
Read MoreAnimal Cruelty Investigation in Progress After Dog Found Thrown into Canary Creek
The Office of Animal Welfare’s Delaware Animal Services (DAS) is looking for information that may lead to an arrest after Lewes Police found a dog that was thrown into Canary Creek and secured to a sledgehammer. The dog was found dead. The act of animal cruelty occurred in the area of Pilottown Road. Lewes Police…
Read MoreMillsboro Man Charged in Connection with Fatal Accident Also Arrested for Burglary and Motor Vehicle Theft.
46-year-Old Jason Wilcox of Millsboro, who Delaware State Police arrested in connection with a fatal accident on Christmas Eve, faces additional charges after the Lewes Police Department identified him at a residence on Kings Highway. Police say Wilcox illegally entered the residence, removed keys, and took two vehicles without the consent of the owners who…
Read MoreFishing Store Employee Charged With Felony Theft
A Milton man is charged with felony theft following an investigation at his place of employment: Lewes Harbour Marina.According to Lewes Police, an investigation determined that 51-year-old Thomas Serbin, who was employed as the store manager for two years, committed thefts dozens of times at the store.Police said a search warrant at Serbin’s residence this…
Read MoreMan Arrested For Unlawful Sexual Contact, Sexual Abuse Of A Child
A man has been arrested for charges of unlawful sexual contact and sexual abuse of a child less than 13 years of age by a person of trust. According to Lewes Police, 34-year-old Jamel Jackson fled from a local residence prior to the report being made to police Wednesday. A series of troubling social media…
Read MoreLewes Drug Probe Leads To 3 Arrests
Three people are facing drug-related charges following an investigation by Lewes Police. The investigation led to execution of a search warrant at an apartment on Second Street, with Drug Enforcement Agency agents. Police said the search uncovered 47-grams of methamphetamine, 324 packages of heroin and six grams of cocaine. 41-year-old Vincent Vecere, 31-year-old Melanie Warrington…
Read MoreLincoln Man Charged With 6th DUI
A Lincoln man is charged with his sixth offense DUI and other traffic offenses after being pulled over by Lewes Police.Police say the driver was stopped for speeding during an enforcement initiative Monday morning on Savannah Road near Shields Elementary School.Police suspected him to be driving under the influence.Police say 54-year-old Richard Moore failed a…
Read MoreA Walk In the Shoes of Law Enforcement with Lewes Police
Local media, residents, and elected officials got a rare and unprecedented chance to take a walk in the shoes of law enforcement Wednesday in Lewes. The Law Enforcement Legal Defense Fund partnered with the Lewes Police Department and granted WGMD’s Rob Petree the opportunity to take part in a State of the Art Use of…
Read MoreLewes PD Make Arrest at SCI for December Shooting
Lewes Police have arrested a man in connection with a domestic related shooting on December 1st of last year. Police say the victim was forced to protect themselves against 31 year old Spencer Coffin, who was being menacing and aggressive to the victim at a home on Breakwater Street. Police went to SCI in Georgetown…
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