Update on the North Millsboro Bypass Project

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Construction has started for a two-lane connector road between Route 113 and Route 24 north of Millsboro. The project has been split into two parts consisting of a grade separation and the connector road. The grade-separated project is anticipated to begin this fall. The new alignment will start at US 113 and extend eastward bridging…

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Traffic Alert: Intersection Improvements at Bay Farm Road and SR 24

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In Millsboro, a closure will go into effect on Bay Farm Road–westbound right-turn movement onto eastbound Route 24/John J. Williams Highway, starting on Monday, June 19th. The closure will continue through Wednesday, June 28th (weather permitting) for intersection improvements. Detour information from DelDOT:  Motorists should take Bay Farm Road to School Lane, followed by a left…

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Millsboro Man Charged with Drug Dealing in Sussex County

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A 43-year-old Millsboro man has been arrested for drug dealing following an extended narcotics investigation. Four months ago, detectives from the Sussex County Drug Unit began investigating Sylvester Weaver, who was suspected of dealing drugs in Sussex County. Yesterday, detectives executed a search warrant at Weaver’s home on Jackstone Way in Millsboro. A search of…

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Update on New Route 113 Traffic Signals

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Work continues on two new, “full color,” steady stop-and-go traffic signals, which are being installed along Route 113 at Governor Stockley Road and Avenue of Honor–between Georgetown and Millsboro. The new traffic lights are aimed at improving intersection safety. Once complete, the new steady, green/yellow/red signal operations will be in effect 24 hours a day,…

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Millsboro Man Arrested after Vehicle Chase Ends Near Oak Orchard

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Delaware State Police have arrested a Millsboro man on felony drug charges and other offenses after a vehicle chase early Saturday morning. Police spotted a Kia speeding on Gravel Hill Road just after 2:15am but when troopers tried to stop the Kia – the driver kept going and turned east on Mount Joy Road. Another…

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Georgetown Man Charged with Home Improvement Fraud

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A Georgetown man has been arrested after a investigation by Delaware State Police into home improvement fraud. The investigation began in June when State Police received complaints of residential construction that was not completed and contracts not fulfilled on two projects in Selbyville and Millsboro. The victims paid 32 year old Michael Waller a significant…

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Mosquito Spraying Today Downstate

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Mosquito spraying will take place during daylight hours today by airplane near Milton and Lewes. There will also be spraying by truck mounted sprayer this evening in and near Rehoboth Beach and Milford and near Houston, Lincoln, Harrington, Greenwood, Bridgeville, Milton, Lewes and Millsboro This spraying will be done to control adult mosquitoes. For notification…

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Millsboro Man Charged With Assault of Trooper

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A Millsboro man is facing felony assault, resisting arrest with force or violence and other charges following an incident involving a stolen vehicle.According to Delaware State Police, troopers responded to the area of Webbs Lane in Dover Monday afternoon regarding a stolen Ford Crown Victoria. Police said the occupant of the parked vehicle ignored the…

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Police: Man Demands Crabs, Shows “Splat Gun”

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A Millsboro man has been arrested for aggravated menacing in Rehoboth Beach.According to Rehoboth Beach Police, a man approached three employees of Claws Seafood House on Rehoboth Avenue last Saturday afternoon July 2nd and asked for a free bushel of crabs. One employee recognized the man who had attempted this in the past.Police said an…

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Murder Suspect Dies at SCI

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A man who was arrested on murder charges last month has died in prison.According to the Delaware Department of Correction, 57-year-old Michael Klein of Long Neck was being housed in the medical area of Sussex Correctional Institution, and had a history of chronic health conditions.The DOC said he was found unresponsive in his cell by…

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Update: Girl Critically Injured in Millsboro Boat Accident

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  One girl was critically injured and at least one other child was injured last night during a boating accident that involved a boat pulling children on tubes.  The boat eventually struck a dock in the Millsboro area.   It was reported around 5:15 p.m. at the end of Warwick Road which is off the…

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DSP Arrest 2 for Thefts in Sussex County

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Delaware State Police have arrested 30-year-old Christian O’Leary of Lewes, DE and 34-year-old Jacob Steele of Dover, DE following an investigation into numerous thefts that occurred in Sussex County. Throughout March and April 2022, Delaware State Police have fielded numerous reports of thefts of watercraft equipment and accessories that were occurring in boat yards in Lewes, Millsboro, and Milford.…

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2 Suspects Identified In Theft Investigation

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Delaware State Police are searching for two suspects in an investigation into multiple thefts from vehicles as well as one theft of a motor vehicle in the Milton area. The investigation started during mid-April.Police are now looking for 38-year-old Sherman Mitchell of Milton and 34-year-old Wade Kendorski of Millsboro. Kendorski is also wanted for arrest…

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Del. Shines Orange Spotlight On Work Zone Awareness

Work Zone Safety Awareness event in Millsboro Apr. 13th (photo courtesy of DelDOT)
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DelDOT wants you to ‘drive like your family works here’ when you proceed through a construction zone.National Work Zone Awareness Week was observed at an event in Millsboro Wednesday. DelDOT Secretary Nicole Majeski gathered with representatives of the Delaware Office of Highway Safety and Mumford & Miller Construction at American Legion Post #28. Many of…

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