Posts Tagged ‘Seaford’
BJA Grants Awarded to Help Public Safety Agencies Respond During Pandemic
The Bureau of Justice Assistance in the Department of Justice has awarded supplemental funding to help public safety agencies respond to the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic. The finding is part of the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) program. This grant funding can be used to hire personnel, pay overtime, cover protective equipment and…
Read MoreCoronavirus Testing Event in Seaford Thursday, May 14
DPH will hold the first testing event under Delaware’s expanded statewide testing program Thursday, May 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., hosted by Nanticoke Health Services at Frederick Douglass Elementary School, 1 Swain Road, Seaford. This testing event will utilize saliva-based test kits. Individuals are strongly encouraged to pre-register at http://delaware.curativeinc.com, but on-site registration…
Read MoreSalvation Army Drive-Thru Food Pantry Thursday – Seaford
The Salvation Army of Delaware will hold drive-thru food distribution on Thursday May 7 at locations in New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties. Captain Timothy Sheehan, Delaware State Coordinator says that food insecurity has always been a front- line service for The Salvation Army, but the COVID-19 pandemic has broadened the scope and gravity of…
Read MoreTwo Seaford Teens Arrested on Drug and Assault Charges Near Lewes
Two Seaford teens have been arrested on drug and other charges after a suspected drug deal resulted in the assault of a 16 year old girl. Delaware State Police were called to Surf Bagel in Lewes for an assault Saturday night. They learned the two teen boys agreed to meet with others to sell marijuana. …
Read MoreSeaford man charged with 7th DUI
A Seaford man was arrested on his 7th DUI following a domestic dispute that turned physical. According to the Delaware State Police Department, around 9:40 p.m., Sunday troopers were dispatched to the 6000 block of Woodland Ferry Road in Seaford for reports of a domestic dispute that turned physical. Troopers arrived and learned from witnesses…
Read MoreSeaford PD Arrest 2 on Drug & Weapons Charges, 1 Wanted for Delmar Home Invasion
After a report of suspicious activity at the Meadowbridge Apartments, Seaford Police found two men in a car parked in a fire lane. Police also smelled marijuana. One man, 18 year old Myles Andrews of Seaford ran off on foot – and was later arrested after a brief struggle. Police arrested 24 year old Deshawn…
Read MoreSeaford man arrested for shooting roommate during argument, police say
A Seaford man was arrested after police say he shot his roommate during a domestic dispute in Millsboro. According to the Delaware State Police Department, troopers were dispatched to Beebe Medical Center Wednesday evening after they were notified by medical staff that a 41-year-old victim was being treated at the hospital for a gunshot wound.…
Read MoreDelmar woman charged with stabbing man in Seaford
A Delmar woman was arrested after police say she stabbed a man multiple times during an argument in Seaford. According to the Delaware State Police Department, around 3 a.m., Saturday troopers were dispatched to Nanticoke Memorial Hospital for reports that a person had been assaulted. Troopers arrived and met with a 31-year-old Seaford man who…
Read MoreDelmar man charged with theft, burglary in Seaford
Delaware State Police have arrested a Delmar, Delaware man for multiple motor vehicle thefts, commercial burglaries, and other related charges in Seaford. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the investigation revealed the first incident occurred on March 3 as patrol units responded to the Bi-Rite Auto Sales on Sussex Highway in reference to a…
Read MoreBridgeville man arrested for shooting in Seaford
A Bridgeville man has been arrested in connection with a shooting in Seaford. Delaware State Police have arrested 64-year-old Rafael A. Pena-Suarez in connection with a shooting that occurred at approximately 10:28 p.m., Friday, March 6, 2020, at a local area bar and package store. The preliminary investigation determined that troopers were dispatched to “The…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Seaford Shooting
A shooting last night near the Woodshed on Bridgeville Highway near Seaford has left a 41 year old man with a gunshot wound. Delaware State Police were called just before 10:30 Friday night after a fight turned violent. The victim was taken to a local hospital and is in stable condition – there were no…
Read MoreNew DSP & Municipal Recruits Complete Law Enforcement Training
The Delaware State Police held graduation ceremonies last week at Dover High School for the 93rd DSP and 89th Municipal Recruit Class. Twenty-five new Troopers and 24 Law Enforcement Officers have completed Law Enforcement training. These officers represent eight agencies across the state – including the DRBA, Dover, Georgetown, Seaford and South Bethany Police Departments.
Read MoreSeaford woman killed in Bridgeville crash
A Seaford woman has died following a serious crash in Bridgeville. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the crash occurred around 9:30 a.m., Monday as a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, operated by a 67-year-old Seaford woman, was traveling northbound on Apple Tree Road and was stopped at a stop sign. A 2006 Ford, E250 Econoline…
Read MoreSeaford man charged in hit and run crash
A Seaford man has been arrested and charged in connection with a hit and run crash in Seaford. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident occurred shortly before 10 p.m., Monday as a pedestrian was walking along the edge of Middleford Road, just west of Old Furnace Road, in Seaford. For unknown reasons,…
Read MoreShooting investigation underway in Seaford
Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting in Seaford. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident occurred shortly before 12 a.m., Tuesday when troopers responded to the 24000 block of Middlecord Circle in Seaford, for reports of shots fired. Troopers arrived and observed an unoccupied silver Chevrolet Impala parked on the street with…
Read MorePolice investigating serious hit & run crash in Seaford
Delaware State Police are investigating a serious hit and run crash in Seaford. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident occurred just before 10 p.m., Monday when a pedestrian was walking along the edge of Middleford Road, west of Old Furnace Road, in Seaford. For unknown reasons, the pedestrian entered into the travel…
Read MoreUPDATED: High winds cause damage across Sussex County, Tornado Confirmed in Cecil County, MD
UPDATED 2/8/20 – 830am – Friday’s morning storms caused problems throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. A couple of strong wind gusts around Sussex and Kent Counties between 9 and noon took down power lines and damaged some buildings. According to DEOS – the Delaware Environmental Observing Station – Areas around Sussex County saw wind gusts during…
Read MoreLaurel man, FedEx supervisor pleads guilty to stealing millions of dollars in merchandise
A Laurel man pleaded guilty on felony theft and tax evasion charges for stealing millions of dollars of merchandise from a FedEx distribution center in Seaford. Joseph Kukta, age 43, of Laurel, Delaware, pleaded guilty today to federal charges of interstate transportation of stolen goods and tax evasion, in connection with his theft and resale…
Read MoreSeaford traffic stop results in arrest of Philly man on drug, weapons charges
Delaware State Police have arrested a Philadelphia man on drug and weapons charges after a traffic stop turned up a handgun, knife, and marijuana in Seaford. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident occurred shortly after 2 p.m., Monday when troopers observed a black 2002 Mercedes Benz speeding northbound on Sussex Highway in…
Read MoreSeaford Man Charged with 5th Offense DUI
A Seaford man has been charged after he was spotted Saturday night dragging a “no parking” state highway sign under the passenger side rear tire of his pickup. Delaware State Police stopped the truck and contacted the driver, 48 year old Shawn Wingate. Troopers detected an odor of alcohol and began a DUI investigation –…
Read MoreTwo Arrested for Drugs after Traffic Stop Near Seaford
A traffic stop near Seaford led to the arrest of two people on drug charges. Delaware State Police spotted drug paraphernalia in plain view in the front seat area. A search of 31 year old Jessica Hudson of Seaford turned up 83 bags of heroin and $1000 in cash in her pants after she and…
Read MoreUPDATE | Wanted Georgetown man arrested, charged in string of church burglaries in Sussex County
Delaware State Police have arrested a wanted Georgetown man in connection with a series of burglaries at local churches in Sussex County. Early this month, State Police launched an investigation into burglaries at various churches in Laurel, Seaford, Millsboro and Georgetown. Police learned that in all of the incidents, the point of entry was an…
Read MoreSeaford 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…
Read MoreSeaford Man Sentenced to 18 Months for Shooting Incident & Drugs
A Seaford man arrested last July during a drug investigation in Bridgeville was found to be a fugitive wanted for a shooting incident on Park Avenue in Seaford in November of 2018. Officials say 33 year old Teron West initially gave a false name when he was arrested in July when police discovered large quantities…
Read MoreSeaford Man Charged after Domestic Incident
A domestic incident on Friday in Seaford led to the arrest of a Seaford man on a variety of charges. Delaware State Police learned that an argument between 58 year old Brad Rippey and a 44 year old woman turned physical. Also in the house – a 26 year old man and two children aged…
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