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Philadelphia Man Arrested by DSP on Felony Charges Following Vehicle Pursuit
A Philadelphia man failed to stop for a traffic stop near Frederica early Friday morning, but a chase was ended due to safety concerns – and nearby police agencies notified of the speeding Lexus that was southbound on Bay Road. Police from Milford located the vehicle disabled near North Street and Dupont Boulevard – and…
Read MoreMilford Police Identify Victim of Pedestrian Crash on Monday
Milford Police have identified the victim of an early morning pedestrian crash on Monday, January 19th as 81 year old Marie Santilma of Magnolia. The crash occurred just after 6:30 on North Rehoboth Boulevard in the area of Perdue Farms. Police say that for an unknown reason, Santilma walked into the northbound travel lane and…
Read MorePedestrian Killed in Early Morning Crash in Milford
A pedestrian was struck and killed this morning after entering the northbound lane of North Rehoboth Boulevard at around 6:30 a.m. as a 2024 BMW X3 was travelling northbound. Police and EMS responded to the scene and tried to save her life. According to Milford Police, the 81-year-old woman was transported to an area hospital…
Read MoreUPDATED: Milford Police Arrest Suspect in Attempted Burglary at Local Bank
UPDATED – 01/12/26 – Milford Police identified the suspect in an attempted burglary of the Del-One Federal Credit Union in Milford last Thursday as 26 year old John Carey, Jr. of Dover. Carey was arrested on Friday and charged with the following offenses: Attempted Burglary 3rd Degree (Felony) Attempted Theft $1500 of Greater (Felony) Criminal…
Read MoreFrederica Woman Charged with Shoplifting at Felton Royal Farms
Felton Police were called to the Felton Royal Farms just before 7pm on November 20th after a woman shoplifted several items. Police say video surveillance showed the suspect during the incident and as she drive off. The suspect was positively identified as 32 year old Kaitlyn Maynard of Frederica. On Wednesday, Milford Police made a…
Read MoreUPDATED: Milford Police Investigating Vehicle Crash that Left Pedestrian Dead
UPDATED – 11/25/25 – Milford Police Department have identified 55 year old Sharon Smith of Bridgeville, Delaware, as the female who died in the fatal pedestrian crash on November 14, 2025 on North DuPont Blvd. The Milford Police Department continues to investigate this crash. ================================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 11/15/25 – Milford Police were called to…
Read MoreUPDATED: Seaford Juvenile Arrested for Milford Bomb Threat; Milford Police Investigate Bomb Threat at Milford High School & Central Academy Monday Morning
UPDATED – 11/04/25 – Milford Police Detectives have identified the email sender in Monday’s bomb threat that led to the evacuation of both Milford Central Academy and Milford High School as a 13 year old boy from Seaford who was not a Milford School District student. An arrest warrant has been obtained and on Tuesday the…
Read MoreTwo Arrested on Drug Charges by Milford Police
After numerous complaints of drug dealing, Milford Police conducted proactive patrols in the area of West Street and Truitt Avenue last week. Officers spotted several subjects known to them who were acting suspiciously and when police tried to make contact – they ran from police. After a foot chase police arrested 18 year old Jared…
Read MoreEllendale Man Arrested on Felony Weapons Charges
An 18-year-old from Ellendale—Reginald D. Wright-McGlotten Jr.– is in custody after he was found to be in possession of a firearm at a diversionary class. On September 17th, Milford Police were called to People’s Place. Officers found a handgun in a trash can inside the meeting room and identified Wright-McGlotten as the suspect. When police…
Read MoreMilford Man Arrested after Gas Station Burglary
Milford Police have arrested a Milford man after a burglary at the Shell Gas Station on South DuPont Boulevard. Police learned that on Friday, September 5th around 2:55am a suspect threw a rock through the glass door – then stole a large quantity of cigarettes and pre-roll products from the store. The investigation led police…
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 MoreUPDATED: Milford Police Arrest Suspect in Thursday Night Homicide
UPDATED – 07/12/25 – Milford Police have arrested a Milford man in connection with a homicide at a residence on Wickersham Lane in the Windward Grove Development south of Milford Thursday night. With help from the US Marshal’s Task Force and Delaware State Police, 42 year old Joseph Greene was arrested in Bear just before 7pm…
Read MoreMilford Police Investigating a Shooting Incident
Milford Police are investigating an incident in which a person was shot and injured yesterday June 19th. Police responded to Valley Drive in Milford, Kent County. When officers arrived on scene after 11 a.m. they located a 22-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment…
Read MoreMilford: Truitt Avenue Temporary Closure Tuesday for House Placement
Truitt Avenue in Milford will be closed to thru-traffic on Tuesday, June 17th from 7:30am to Noon. The closure will be between NW Front Street and NW 2nd Street. This is to accommodate the placement of a home. Milford Police say additional work is scheduled for Wednesday which may result in additional temporary closures in…
Read MoreHarrington Teen Arrested for Attempted Armed Robbery
A teenager from Harrington has been arrested for an attempted armed robbery that happened at Game Stop on N DuPont Boulevard. On June 7th Milford Police responded to that location and learned that someone wearing a blue hoodie and a black mask showed a handgun and demanded money but fled without taking any. Police, K9…
Read MoreMilford Man Charged with Weapons Offenses after Found with Gun on Milford HS Property
A Milford man was found to be in possession of a firearm while on Milford High School property on Wednesday. Milford Police learned that 21 year old Joshua Walker arrived at the parent pickup line after school dismissal and a firearm dropped from his person as he exited the vehicle. A student spotted Walker attempting…
Read MoreCity Park Violation leads to Drug and Gun Arrest of Milford Man
A 38-year-old Milford man has been arrested following a late-night incident at Bicentennial Park on April 26th. Around 11:12 p.m., Milford Police found Gerald Dixon parked in the closed park. Officers observed drug paraphernalia in plain view, prompting a search that uncovered powdered cocaine, a Smith & Wesson handgun, and ammunition. Dixon was charged with…
Read MoreMilford Police Investigating Pedestrian Death
Police in Milford are investigating a pedestrian crash that left a 78 year old woman dead last week. Police say just after 8pm on March 27th a Honda Accord was northbound on North DuPont Boulevard near North Street, Extended when a 78 year old Martha Burnham of Felton entered the right travel lane and was…
Read MoreUPDATED: Milford Man Wanted for Attempted Murder Extradited to Delaware
UPDATED – 03/03/25 – A 37 year old Milford man wanted for attempted murder has been extradited back to Delaware from Philadelphia with the assistance of the Delaware Department of Justice. Derrick Legree has been formally charged in connection with a November 3, 2024 attempted murder investigation. He is charged with multiple offenses: Attempted Murder…
Read MoreMilford Police Add Electric Vehicle Fleet
Milford Police have expanded their police fleet with the arrival of three electric vehicles and charging stations. The new electric vehicle fleet was made possible with grant funding through Energize Delaware. Officials say this will allow the department to do their part in promoting sustainable energy solutions within their fleet.
Read MoreMilford Man Arrested after Attempted Burglary Early Sunday Morning
Milford Police were called for an alarm at the Shore Stop on Bay Road just before 1am on Sunday. Officers arriving at the scene saw the glass front door was damaged, but no entry had been made into the business. Investigation led police to 33 year old Bryant Ratlief of Milford as the suspect. He…
Read MoreLincoln Man Charged with Hit & Run in Stolen Vehicle
A Lincoln man is charged with multiple offenses after a hit and run in a stolen vehicle Saturday morning in Lincoln. Delaware State Police were called to Dupont Boulevard and Johnson Road around 9:30am for a hit and run crash. Police learned that the suspect, 32 year old David Frasier, stole an unoccupied delivery truck…
Read MoreShots Fired Incident in Milford Results in Arrest of Three
Milford police have arrested three individuals in connection with an incident at Brightway Commons earlier this month. Police say they responded to the location on November 5th just after 7 p.m. and learned that multiple gunshots were heard in the apartment complex. Officers did locate damage to a vehicle and building on the property. No…
Read MoreMilford Police catch Burglary Suspects with MPD K-9 Unit
A 56-year-old man and 52-year-old woman–both of Milford have been arrested for a burglary that happened on S.E. 2nd Street just before 8:00 a.m. on October 27th. Officers found a broken window with a chair underneath the window. As is standard procedure, Milford PD’s K9 Unit responded and conducted a search of the residence. As…
Read MoreMilford Police Arrest 2 on Weapons Charges following Traffic Stop
Two teens have been arrested on weapons charges after a traffic stop last Friday in Milford. Milford Police stopped a vehicle at the intersection of Routes 113 and 14 just after 9pm and found the driver, 18 year old Zion Demby of Dover, did not have a valid driver’s license. Further investigation revealed the passenger…
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