Posts Tagged ‘Seaford’
UPDATED: Filing Deadline for School Board Elections in Delaware has Passed
UPDATED – 03/06/26 – 9pm – The filing deadline to run for School Board in Delaware has passed. There are school board elections in the Cape Henlopen, Laurel, Delmar, Woodbridge, Seaford and Milford School Districts, however there are only 2 contested elections – in Delmar and Milford. Four candidates have filed to 2 At-Large seats…
Read MoreSeaford Playground Temporary Closure – Discussion at 3/10 City Council Meeting
Jay’s Nest Playground in Seaford is temporarily closed while the Seaford Department of Parks & Recreation assess it’s safety. Officials say they’ve identified several areas at the community-built playground that need attention to ensure a safe and welcoming place for all. The playground and ideas for future improvements will be part of an upcoming Council…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Arrest Seaford Man and Bridgeville Teen for Several Vehicle Thefts
Earlier this month, Delaware State Police troopers and detectives began investigating multiple vehicle thefts throughout western Sussex County. Following the investigation into the thefts, police have arrested 22-year-old Antwoine Savage of Seaford and a 16-year-old male, from Bridgeville for vehicle theft and related charges, and 20-year-old Lamir Faison of Bridgeville for gun and drug charges.…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Investigating Home Invasion in Seaford
Delaware State Police are investigating a home invasion that occurred on Tuesday in Seaford. On Wednesday, December 17th at about 1:30 p.m., troopers responded to a residence on Rocky Road for a welfare check. A concerned relative, who had been unable to contact the homeowner, made the request. When troopers arrived, they talked to a…
Read MoreWoodland Ferry to Close 11/6 – 11/10
The Delaware Department of Transportation announces The Woodland Ferry will be closed on Thursday 11/6, Friday 11/7, and Monday 11/10. It will resume back to normal operations on Tuesday 11/11.
Read MoreCambridge Police Investigating Bank Robbery; Suspect Possibly Connected to Other Bank Robberies in MD, DE
Cambridge Police are investigating a bank robbery that happened Wednesday morning at the M&T Bank on Sunburst Highway. Officers say an African American male wearing a dark colored sweatshirt with colorful writing on the front entered the bank and approached a bank teller demanding money, then left with an undisclosed amount of cash. Police say…
Read MoreUPDATED: Delaware State Police Investigating Single-Vehicle Fatal Crash in Seaford
UPDATED – 10/10/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 63 year old Jorge Ruiz of Seaford as the man who died in the fatal crash in Seaford on Wednesday. ============================================================= ORIGINAL STORY – 10/08/25 – Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash in which a vehicle exited the road and struck a tree. The…
Read MoreSussex County Mosquito Spraying Tuesday Evening
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, August 26, 2025: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Laurel. Near Bethel, Seaford, Delmar, and Lewes. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following spray zones: 146,…
Read MorePocket Dial Leads to Gun and Drug Arrest in Seaford
A pocket-dialed call to 911 led to the arrests of two individuals including one on gun and drug charges. The call on August 2nd led Seaford Police to a vehicle outside 332 N. Market Street Dispatchers overheard a woman mentioning a man pulling a gun and shooting. Officers responded and spotted the vehicle, prompting the…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested in Seaford on Drug, Firearm Charges
A 23-year-old Dover man is in jail after a loaded handgun and drugs were found in the vehicle he was driving in Seaford. Police say that shortly before 2 a.m., a police officer observed the vehicle run a stop sign at Virginia Ave and Bridgeville Highway. The driver, later identified as Sherwood Holley, attempted to…
Read MoreMosquito Control to Spray Monday Evening in Central & Western Sussex County
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Monday, June 16, 2025: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In Georgetown, Milford, and Milton. Near Delmar, Laurel, Lincoln, and Seaford. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following spray…
Read MoreDSP Detectives Investigating Attempted Robbery in Seaford
Delaware State Police are investigating an attempted robbery that occurred in Seaford early Tuesday morning. According to State Police, on March 18th, shortly before 3 AM, troopers were contacted at Troop 5 in Bridgeville for a report of an attempted robbery that occurred on Concord Road near Sussex Highway. Police say the victim was driving…
Read MoreSearch Warrant in Seaford Leads to Arrest for Gun and Drug Offenses
Delaware State Police have arrested a 37-year-old Seaford man following a search warrant at a home in Seaford last week. William Nieberg was arrested on felony gun and drug charges. On February 6th, members of the Sussex County Drug Unit and Sussex County Governor’s Task Force, executed a search warrant at the residence on Pit…
Read MoreGovernor-Elect Meyer’s Inaugural Celebration Events Include Donation Drive in Seaford
Governor-elect Matt Meyer has been busy lately with Inaugural Celebration Events leading up to the big day on Tuesday, January 21st. One of his stops was in Seaford yesterday (Saturday) for a donation drive. The Talk of Delmarva’s Joe Ciccanti has more…
Read MoreWoodland Ferry Expected to Resume Service Tuesday at 7am
The Woodland Ferry near Seaford is expected to resume service on Tuesday, January 14th at 7am. The Ferry will remain closed Monday for snow removal and mechanical testing. DelDOT closed the Woodland Ferry on Monday, January 5th because of the winter storm.
Read MoreVictim Shot During Altercation in Seaford; Police Investigating
The Seaford Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on December 28th around 7:50 PM. A victim, shot during an altercation outside a business on South Bradford Street, fled to New Street and called 911. The victim was hospitalized with serious injuries. So far, no suspects have been identified. Additional Information from the Seaford…
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Read MoreDSP Investigating Thefts of Diesel Generators from Sussex County Poultry Farms
Delaware State Police are investigating the theft of diesel generators from several poultry farms in Dagsboro, Frankford, Millsboro and Seaford. Police say the generators have been taken during overnight hours by a suspect operating a rollback truck. Police as anyone with information on the vehicle or suspect to contact Detective La Placa at 302-752-3798 or…
Read MoreDNREC Mosquito Spraying Monday Evening in Sussex County
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Monday, August 12, 2024: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Delmar, Seaford, Lincoln, and Milford. Near Frankford, Millsboro, Laurel, Bethel, and Ellendale. For notification purposes, spraying will be done…
Read MoreDNREC: Mosquito Spraying Downstate Tuesday Evening
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, August 06, 2024: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Georgetown, Seaford, Bridgeville, Greenwood, Harrington, and Milford Near Millsboro and Laurel. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in…
Read MoreRep. Danny Short Reschedules Constituent Coffee Meeting for July 10
39th District Representative Danny Short has rescheduled his Constituent Coffee Meeting this week for Wednesday, July 10 at the Nanticoke Senior Center – beginning at 8am in Seaford.
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shooting in Seaford
A shooting on Front Street Extension in Seaford is under investigation by Delaware State Police. Police learned that unknown individuals were arguing near the residence when a shot was fired. A 22 year old man was struck and taken to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Police ask anyone with information to contact Detective…
Read MoreSeaford Teen Arrested for Robbery of Delivery Driver
An 18 year old Seaford man has been arrested for robbing a pizza delivery driver Friday night. Delaware State Police were called to German Road in Seaford around 10:30pm and learned that three male suspects approached the victim while he delivered a pizza to a house. One suspect pointed a gun at the victim, took…
Read MoreUPDATED: MacCoy, Quillen & Grassett Win Election in Seaford
UPDATED – 04/20/24 – Seaford voters have opted for change. Matt MacCoy was the top vote-getter in the mayor’s race – getting 384 votes to 200 for Jose Santos. MacCoy will serve a two-year term. Mayor David Genshaw did not run for re-election. In the City Council race Alan Quillen won 333 votes and Stephanie…
Read MoreWoodland Ferry Closed Wednesday, April 3
A reminder – the Woodland Ferry near Seaford is closed on Wednesday. DelDOT officials say the ferry will resume normal operations on Thursday morning.
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