Posts Tagged ‘Seaford’
DSP Investigating Report of Shots Fired in Seaford Neighborhood
Just before midnight, Delaware State Police were called for shots fired on Park Drive in Seaford. Police learned that two men were fighting and several shots were fired at a vehicle leaving the scene. Everyone involved was gone when police arrived and there have been no reports of anyone injured. Police are still investigating and…
Read MoreGreenwood Bicycle Rider Dies after Crash Near Seaford
A bicycle rider traveling in the northbound shoulder of Sussex Highway near Seaford was struck by a pickup truck just before 10 last night. Delaware State Police continue to investigate, but say the bicycle rider, a 56 year old man from Greenwood, was thrown from the bike and landed on the shoulder of the road.…
Read MoreGreenwood Teen Injured in Seaford Area Crash
A crash Saturday just after 1pm sent one person to the hospital. Delaware State Police say an SUV was westbound on Hastings Farm Road near Old Furnace Road when his vehicle left the road and struck a phone box and sideswiped a tree. Police say the 17 year old Greenwood driver was not wearing a…
Read MoreUPDATED: 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…
Read MoreSeaford’s Dana Bowe Named DE 2019 Teacher of the Year
Delaware’s 2019 Teacher of the Year was named last night and she comes from Sussex County! Dana Bowe teaches kindergarten through second grade for the Sussex County Orthopedic Program at West Seaford Elementary School, and is now Delaware’s nominee for National Teacher of the Year, a title she hopes will allow her to share her…
Read More4 Charged in Illegal Gambling Ring in Seaford Area
Several arrests have been made in connection with an illegal gambling ring that was operating in the Seaford area. The Division of Gaming Enforcement was tipped in August that people were gambling through a scheme that involved placing lottery wagers. A two-month investigating led to the arrest of four people at a Seaford residence on…
Read MoreShots Fired into Kelly Circle Home Near Seaford
Delaware State Police were called for shots fired on Kelly Circle east of Seaford Sunday afternoon just after 2. Police say someone banged on the front door of a home and when the 35 year old male resident answered the door, one of the supsects was holding a firearm – and fired two rounds into…
Read MoreTwo Arrested on Drug and Weapons Offenses
A traffic stop by Delaware State Police led to the arrest of two people just before 2 Saturday morning. Police were called to the Coverdale Road area for shots being fired – and a trooper in the area saw a vehicle leaving that area. After the trooper pulled the vehicle over, they spotted marijuana in…
Read MoreGov John Carney to Tour Sussex County Agribusinesses Friday
On Friday Governor Carney will tour agribusinesses in Sussex County and meet with owners, operators and employees to underscore the importance of these businesses to Delaware’s economy and the state’s $8-billion agricultural industry. Governor Carney will be joined by Secretary of Agriculture Michael T. Scuse and Secretary of DNREC Shawn Garvin during the tour which…
Read MoreDOC Looking for SCCC Offender Who Failed to Return
Corrections officials are looking for an offender who failed to return from an approved work pass from the Sussex Community Corrections Center in Georgetown. Officials say 35 year old Darryl Matthews of the Seaford area failed to return on Friday. He is black, 6’ 1” and 220 pounds with brown eyes and black hair. He…
Read MoreSeaford Man Arrested after DUI in Selbyville
Delaware State Police have arrested a Seaford man after he was found by Selbyville Ambulance personnel unconscious in a car that was parked on West McCabe Street in Selbyville. When police contacted the operator, 41 year old Michael Smith of Seaford, they smelled a strong odor of alcohol – the vehicle had a flat tire…
Read MoreDSP Arrest Seaford Man on Drug & Weapons Charges
A Seaford man has been arrested on drug and weapons charges. Delaware State Police say just before 1:30 Wednesday morning Troopers spotted a car stopped on a grassy area of King Road near Concord Pond. As they approached the driver – he ran off on foot and police chased him. Troopers arrested 35 year old…
Read MoreDSP Looking for Suspect Wanted for Assault and Other Offenses
Delaware State Police are looking for 33 year old Gary Thornton, who is wanted on a variety of charges – including assault, menacing and endangering the welfare of a child. Thornton is known to frequent the Seaford-Laurel-Dover areas. If you know where Thornton is – contact Troop 5 or Crime Stoppers.
Read MoreDE Substitute Teacher Charged with Offensive Touching
Laurel Police received a complaint from the mother of a Laurel Middle School student that her child was touched offensively by a substitute teacher during school hours. The investigation by Laurel Police resulted in charges of offensive touching against 45 year old Michael Luciano of Seaford. He was released on $500 unsecure bond and ordered…
Read MoreAllen Harim Moves to New Corporate HQ in Millsboro
Allen Harim has moved into its new corporate headquarters in Millsboro – at the former Vlasic Pickle plant. The poultry producer has moved its headquarters from Seaford just before the company’s 100th anniversary next year. About 50 people are employed at the new headquarters, there is also a consignment warehouse that stores boxes and other…
Read MoreTwo Sussex County Men Die in CBBT Crash Friday
The investigation into a crash Friday on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel continues today. CBBT officials tell WGMD that a van and tractor trailer collided in the southbound lanes – with a speed limit of 35mph on the bridge and heavy rain falling. Four people in the van were treated for injuries and released, however…
Read MoreLaurel Man Sentenced for Home Invasion, Assault & Witness Intimidation
A Laurel man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after his arrest for home invasion, assault and multiple other offenses including 2 counts of intimidation. Seaford Police were called for a domestic violence incident and witnessed 37 year old Anthony Morris assaulting a woman in a motel parking lot. Morris was released and…
Read MoreCrash Near Harbeson Leaves Seaford Man Dead
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…
Read MoreHousehold Hazardous Waste & Electronics Collection and Shred Event in Seaford Today
Residents in Seaford who are looking to get rid of any household hazardous waste, electronics and have documents shredded – today is the day! Delaware Solid Waste Authority will be at the Nylon Capital Shopping Center today from 8 until 2pm – rain or shine. Household hazardous waste covers a wide variety of things from…
Read MoreHeavy Rain & Flooding in Parts of Delmarva Saturday
SUNDAY MORNING Kruger Road/Georgetown – betw Breasure Rd & Rt 113 Snake Rd/Laurel – betw Woodland Ferry Rd & Bethel Rd Fire Tower Road/e of Seaford – betw Cool Branch Rd & Concord Rd For several hours Saturday afternoon as the rains fell, Fenwick Island and Ocean City took the brunt of the storms that…
Read MoreDSP Need Your Help to Locate Wanted Seaford Man
Your help is needed to locate 49 year old Aaron Bell of Seaford. He is wanted by Delaware State Police in connection with a burglary in February at a home on Garden Lane in Seaford and multiple other charges. If you know where Bell is – contact Crime Stoppers.
Read MoreSen Richardson to Announce Candidacy Monday in Seaford
On Monday, Delaware State Senator Bryant Richardson will announce his bid for a second term to represent the 21st District – which includes Seaford, Laurel, Delmar and Gumboro. He will make the announcement at noon at the Riverwalk in Seaford.
Read MoreDSP Find Home Meth Lab in Seaford
Two people have been arrested by Delaware State Police for a meth lab operation at a home in Seaford. Police were tipped that two wanted persons – 36 year old Mary Fleetwood and 29 year old Zachary Hufnell – were living in a residence on Owls Nest Road in Seaford. Both had outstanding warrants and were…
Read MoreSeaford Voters Elect Mayor David Genshaw & 2 Council Members
Seaford voters have overwhelmingly sent David Genshaw back to the mayor’s office with 375 votes to Alfred Cannon’s 63. Orlando Holland will return to the city council – he was the second highest vote-getter behind James King. King won 233 votes, Holland got 195. Matt McCoy received 185 votes and Shane Beard and Pat Jones…
Read MoreHearns Pond Boat Ramp to Close for Dock Installation
The boat ramp at Hearns Pond will close Monday for the installation of a courtesy dock – that’s a floating structure located alongside a launching ramp that makes launching and trailering boats easier. DNREC officials say the installation should be completed by close of business on Wednesday – but this is weather dependent.
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