Posts Tagged ‘Milton area’
DelDOT to Close Route 1/Hudson Road Crossover for Reconstruction Beginning March 9
The crossover at Route 1 and Hudson Road will be closed for reconstruction beginning on Monday, March 9. This work will include a new median island between the north and south lanes on Route 1 and an acceleration lane along southbound Route 1. This work will be done Monday through Friday from 9am to 6pm…
Read MoreUPDATE: DSP Investigating Drowning in Broadkill River
UPDATE 7/17/25: Delaware State Police are investigating a drowning that occurred in the Broadkill River near Milton. At around 4:30 p.m., July 15th, troopers responded to help with a water rescue at the boat ramp located at the end of Oyster Rocks Road in Milton. Police say Yorch Niz-Chilel was crabbing with family near the…
Read MoreLaurel Man Arrested for Thefts in the Lincoln, Milton & Lewes
A Laurel man has been arrested in connection with several thefts that occurred in June in various communities in Lincoln, Milton and Lewes. Delaware State Police say that in each theft, unknown suspects trespassed onto various properties in the overnight hours and took money and property from unsecured vehicles. Police identified a silver Chevy Cruz…
Read MoreDSP Investigate Armed Robbery in Milton & Warn Suspects Possibly Impersonating Law Enforcement
An armed robbery just before 2 Saturday morning is under investigation by Delaware State Police. Investigation shows the victim was traveling on Burton Road near Sand Hill Road in Milton when an unknown vehicle flashed red and white lights behind him. The victim pulled over and was confronted by 2 masked men wearing vests labeled…
Read MoreDelDOT Traffic Alert – Nighttime Closure of SR 16 West of Rt. 1
Nightly closures of Route16 west of Route 1 in the Milton area will go into effect next week for bridge construction. Northbound SR 1 motorists traveling through the intersection will not be impacted. Southbound SR 1 motorists traveling through the intersection can expect nighttime lane closures July 16th through July 19th and then returning on Monday July…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash Near Milton
UPDATED – 06/22/24 – Delaware State Police have identified the woman who was killed early Friday morning on Coastal Highway near Milton as 18 year old Shayla Montgomery of Linwood, Pennsylvania. ======================================================= ORIGINAL STORY – 06/21/24 – One person is dead after they were struck by a vehicle in the area of Oyster Rocks Road…
Read MoreLincoln Man Arrested on Drug & Weapons Offenses after Traffic Stop
A Lincoln man has been arrested after he was spotted speeding southbound on Coastal Highway near Eagles Crest Road near Milton on Sunday morning. During a traffic stop, the trooper detected the odor of marijuana coming from the car and smoke was seen coming from the center armrest – and traces of marijuana were visible…
Read MoreMilton Area Traffic Stop Leads to Weapons Arrest
A traffic stop in Milton Tuesday morning led to the arrest of a Felton man. Delaware State Police spotted a vehicle traveling southbound at a high rate of speed on Coastal Highway near Eagle Crest Road and initiated a traffic stop. A computer check of the driver, 32 year old Alonzo Coker of Felton showed…
Read MoreTwo Arrested on Drug & Weapons Charges Near Rehoboth Beach
Two people have been arrested on drug and weapons charges after a chase early this morning. Delaware State Police spotted an Altima speeding southbound on Route 1 in the area of Cave Neck Road, but when a traffic stop was initiated the driver accelerated. A trooper in the Lewes area was able to deploy a…
Read MoreMoped Operator Killed in Wrong-Way Crash on Coastal Highway
A 23-year-old Lewes man is dead following a collision involving the moped he was operating and another vehicle. According to Delaware State Police, the moped was going westbound on Lockerman Road approaching the intersection with Coastal Highway in the Milton area late Sunday night. The moped operator apparently disregarded a “Do Not Enter” sign and…
Read MoreCrash South of Milton Leaves 1 Dead & 2 Injured
A Rehoboth Beach woman is dead after a crash Saturday night at 8 near the intersection of Gravel Hill Road and Shingle Point Road south of Milton. Delaware State Police say a Chevy Cruz driven by a 19 year old Milford woman failed to stop at a stop sign on Shingle Point Road and was…
Read MoreTree Service Worker Dies In On-The-Job Accident
A 59-year-old Laurel man has died following an accident on the job. According to Delaware State Police, the man was working for a tree company clearing a lot along Huff Road in the Milton area Monday afternoon. A chainsaw apparently become stuck as he was cutting a tree on the ground, and another employee used…
Read MoreGeorgetown Man Arrested for Attempted Murder
A Georgetown man has been arrested on charges of attempted 1st degree murder after an altercation in May in Cool Springs. Delaware State Police say two people were involved in fight with 48 year old Jerome Weathersby of Georgetown. during the incident the 43 year old female victim was stabbed in the hand by Weathersby.…
Read MoreFire Damages Milton Area Home Saturday Night
Firefighters from Lewes, Indian River and Milton were called for a residential fire around 10 Saturday night on Arbor Circle in the Woodbridge development south of Milton. Crews arriving at the scene found fire in the basement and smoke throughout the 2-story house. The State Fire Marshal is investigating.
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