Delaware State Police Seeking Selbyville Rape Suspect

Delaware State Police are currently investigating a sexual assault incident and trying to locate the suspect. The incident occurred Friday at around 10 p.m. after Troopers responded to a local hospital, making contact with a 17-year-old female victim who reported she had been sexually assault. The investigation revealed the victim was at a residence in…

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Delaware State Police Arrest Milton Man Following Rehoboth Beach Drug Bust

Delaware State Police say they have arrested 39-year-old Michael Henry of Milton following an investigation that discovered illegal drug sales in and around Rehoboth Beach. Authorities say they uncovered weapons, drugs and paraphernalia from Henry’s residence located in the 36000 block of Palace Lane at Camelot Meadows in Milton as well as his vehicle. Delaware…

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Milton Area Fire Leaves One Dead

One person is dead and two were injured when fire broke out just before 10 Sunday morning on Prime Hook Road east of Milton. Firefighters arriving at the scene found heavy smoke and flames shooting out of the two story home. Two residents – a 10 year old boy and 39 year old woman jumped…

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Two Teens Charged in Rash of BB Gun Incidents

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Two 17 year old boys from Bridgeville and Lewes have been arrested by Delaware State Police after a rash of incidents where homes and vehicles were damaged by a BB gun.  Police learned that a BB gun was stolen from the Rehoboth Walmart on November 30th – then between December 1st and 8th at least…

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First Rehoboth Reads Book by Milton Native

On Thursday Rehoboth Mayor Paul Kuhns unveiled the book that has been chosen for the 2019 Rehoboth Reads project.  It’s “Just Mercy” by Milton native Bryan Stevenson.  Rehoboth Reads is a city-wide reading project that will include discussions, a writing contest, book drive, student projects and other activities from March to May.  Stevenson is a…

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ATF & DSP Investigating Burglary at Milton Gun Shop

A burglary at Hopkins Gun Shop in Milton is under investigation by the Delaware State Police and the ATF.  Police say a person wearing a mask forced entry into the business around 7am on Thursday and took multiple firearms – including handguns and rifles and left undetected.  The ATF is offering a reward for information…

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UPDATED: Ellendale Woman & Dog Die in Crash Near Milton

An Ellendale woman and her dog are dead after a crash Monday afternoon at Shingle Point and Gravel Hill Roads near Milton.  Delaware State Police say just before 1:30pm a 67 year old Lyn Kargaard of Ellendale stopped for a stop sign on Shingle Point Road – but then pulled into the path of a…

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UPDATED: Second Man Charged in September Incident Near Seaford

UPDATED – 10-26-18  2pm –  A second man has been arrested in connection with a shooting incident at the Woodshed Bar on Bridgeville Highway on September 21st.  Delaware State Police say someone fired shots into an occupied vehicle the parking lot.  Further investigation led police to 23 year old Arslan Chaudhary of Seaford who allegedly…

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Fire Through the Roof at Lewes Crossing Saturday Night

Fire crews were called for a structure fire on Graves Drive in the Lewes Crossing development Saturday night just before 9.  Crews arriving at the scene found flames showing from the home.  Lewes Fire Department was assisted by crews from Rehoboth, Indian River and Milton.  Crews were on the scene for over 2 hours.  The…

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Two Charged with Burglary After Leading Police on Chase in Delaware

Two people have been arrested on burglary charges after a police chase.  Fenwick Island Police were chasing a vehicle in the area of Coastal Highway and Route 16 near Milton when Delaware State Police spotted the vehicle on Coastal Highway, but the driver failed to stop for police.  The driver continued onto Coventry Drive, struck…

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Dogfish Dash This Morning in Milton

Runners are in Milton this morning – getting ready for the annual Dogfish Dash.  The 8-K run starts and finishes at the Dogfish Head Craft Brewery – runners will make their way through Milton running on local roads.  Drivers will need to be on the lookout for runners this morning.  Registration will end at 8:30…

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Milton Man Charged in Rehoboth Burglary

A Milton man was arrested early Tuesday morning after a female victim in Rehoboth returned home to find things a mess. Police didn’t find anyone inside but the victim discovered a fan, TV, extension cord and cash missing. The victim told police she’d seen a former acquaintance who made an obscene gesture at her as…

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Saturday’s Rains Bring Localized Flooding

Heavy rains on Saturday left some areas with high water.  Dewey Beach saw some flooding on the bayside and on Route 1 in the northbound lanes.  There were reports of ponding on Route 113 in Georgetown and in other low lying areas that are prone to flooding.  In Milton, businesses are setting up sandbags as…

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Milton Man Charged with Weapons Offenses

A Milton man is charged with multiple weapons offenses after pointing a handgun at a neighbor.  Delaware State Police say a man contacted two women at a neighboring home asking to turn down loud music coming from a vehicle in the driveway.  Police say 32 year old Wesley Fagg of Milton approached and pointed a…

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Two Philly Men Arrested for Shoplifting & More after Police Chase

Two suspects who were spotted shoplifting in the Rehoboth are on Sunday were arrested after leading Delaware State Police on a chase.  Police spotted their car on Route 1 south of Milton just after 7pm and pulled them over for a traffic stop, but as the Trooper approached the car, the suspects drove off.  The…

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DSP Seize Handgun During Traffic Stop in Milton

A traffic stop on Friday in Milton led to the discovery of a stolen gun.   Delaware State Police stopped a Lincoln Town Car on Route 1 and smelled marijuana coming from inside.  A search of the vehicle turned up 1.7 grams of marijuana and drug paraphernalia and an unloaded revolver handgun, which police learned was…

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UPDATED: Fire Damages Home in Oak Orchard Area

UPDATED – 7/21/18 – A family of five is being helped by the American Red Cross after firefighters from Indian River were called to Devon Drive in the River Winds development just after midnight for a trailer fire.  Crews arriving at the scene found fire coming from the home.  Fire officials believe an outside shed…

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UPDATED: Harrington Man Dies in Crash Near Milton

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UPDATED SUNDAY WITH NAME OF VICTIM:  A crash just before 5:30 this morning in the area of Route 1 and Truitt Road near Milton has taken the life of a Harrington man.  Delaware State Police are still investigating but say 66 year old Robert Campbell’s car left Route 1 north of Truitt Road, hit a…

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UPDATED: Fire Heavily Damages Lewes Area Home

UPDATED – 9:30am – Lewes fire crews have returned to the Ward Road home for a rekindle.  They cleared the scene around 10am. ==================================== Firefighters from Lewes, Rehoboth and Milton were called for a fire on Ward Road in Lewes just after 10:45 last (Saturday) night.  Crews arriving at the scene found flames shooting through…

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UPDATED: Fatal Fire on Fisher Road

UPDATED 12pm – The State Fire Marshal and Delaware State Police are investigating a fire that took the life of one person on Fisher Road south of Milton.  The call came in just after 4:45 this morning and crews from Lewes, Milton and Rehoboth found fire showing from the two-story home when they arrived.  Officials…

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Crash Near Harbeson Leaves Seaford Man Dead

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A crash on Harbeson Road near the intersection with Rust Road has left one person dead.  Delaware State Police continue to investigate, but say that just after 6:30 this morning a pickup truck, driven by an 18 year old Milton man, was northbound on Harbeson Road and crossed the center line and struck a Ford…

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DelDOT – Emergency Closure Rt 30/Gravel Hill Road

EMERGENCY CLOSURE – Crossroad Pipe Failure Requires a Portion of SR 30/Gravel Hill Road to be Closed WHEN:      Now until 7 PM on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, pending weather. WHERE:  SR 30/Gravel Hill Road between Huff Road and Shingle Point Road, Milton. WHAT:      DelDOT announces to motorists that SR 30/Gravel Hill Road is closed due to crossroad pipe…

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SafeWise Ranks 4 Sussex County Towns as the Safest Cities in Delaware

According to the 2018 ranking of the safest cities in Delaware by Safewise – four are in Sussex County – Lewes, Milton, Selbyville and Millsboro. SafeWise reviewed the 2016 FBI crime report statistics and population data. The evaluation is based on the number of reported violent crimes (aggravated assault, murder, rape, and robbery) in each…

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