Man Arrested Several Times In Burglary Investigation

A Seaford man was arrested three times in two police jurisdictions within a few days in connection with burglary investigations. Seaford Police said Tuesday that 31-year-old Joaquin Williams was charged Sunday with theft of property taken from a vehicle. His vehicle was seized for search at a later time in connection with other incidents reported…

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Seaford Drug Investigation Results In 4 Arrests

Four Seaford residents are facing drug-related charges following an investigation police say lasted several months. According to police, a search warrant was executed at a residence in the 200-block of Front Street last week, with assistance from Dover Police. The search turned up three loaded handguns, some crack cocaine, synthetic marijuana, actual marijuana, and digital…

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Seaford man arrested on drug, weapons charges

A Seaford man was arrested on drug and weapons charges. According to the Seaford Police Department, the incident occurred shortly before 2 p.m., Saturday officers were patrolling in the area of Clarence Street in Seaford for a suspicious persons complaint. Officer observed an individual, 27-year-old Devante Townsend, who had an active warrant for his arrest…

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Seaford teen released after police say he was caught with bundles of heroin

A Seaford teen was released after police say he was caught with two bundles of heroin, crack cocaine, and drug paraphernalia during a traffic stop. According to the Seaford Police Department, shortly before 11 p.m., Sunday officers stopped a vehicle driven by 18-year-old Toja Ricketts after he was spotted driving on a suspended license. During…

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Seaford Man Arrested on Weapons Charges

Seaford Police say they have arrested 25-year-old Djemsley Florestal of Seaford on numerous weapons charges. Officers arrived at Forestal’s residence in the 300 block of North Pine Street around midnight on Thursday morning. Officials say they discovered that a domestic argument had taken place between Florestal, who was found to have been in possession of…

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Seaford Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Missing Sex Offender

The Seaford Police Department says it needs the public’s help in locating 46-year-old Randy Crum, a Tier 1 registered sex offender who has failed to comply with properly registering. The Department’s Criminal Investigations Division says a warrant for Crum’s arrest is currently active after he failed to pre-register as a sex offender. Anyone with information…

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City of Seaford Promotes 22 Year Officer to Deputy Police Chief

The city of Seaford has made an announcement, promoting Sergeant Michael C. Rapa, a 22 year veteran of the police force to the position of Deputy Chief of Police. He’s been with Seaford Police since he gradated from the Delaware State Police Academy in 1998. Police Chief Robert Kracyla tells WGMD he extends his congratulations…

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Seaford Officials Say No Criminal Loss of Life in 2018

Just over a month into the new year, and the city of Seaford is reporting positive news of crime statistics from the previous year. City officials tell WGMD they are pleased to report there was no criminal loss of life in Seaford in 2018. Seaford Police say the crime rate remained stable, and the number…

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UPDATED: Police Arrest Millsboro Man who Abandoned Child During Traffic Stop

UPDATED – 8-11-18 – A Millsboro man has been charged with multiple drug and traffic offenses after a July traffic stop when he ran from police – and abandoned his 9 year old child.  When police recovered 28 year old Steven Verley’s vehicle – they found not only his child – but an assortment of…

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