Posts Tagged ‘Clayton’
Hartly Man Arrested For Various Alleged Crimes
A Kent County man has been arrested for multiple felony crimes. According to Delaware State Police, 31-year-old Jeremiah Sandquist of Hartly was arrested Thursday after running into a barn when troopers spotted him in Clayton. State Police released these details of the investigation On Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at approximately 8:45 p.m., troopers responded to…
Read MoreSuspect Arrested For Aug. Homicide In Kent Co.
A Smyrna man has been arrested in connection with a homicide in August. According to Delaware State Police, 37-year-old Christopher Porter was developed as a suspect in connection with the August 20th murder of 65-year-old Richard George Junior of Clayton. George was found dead in the living room of his home. An autopsy determined that…
Read MoreMan Arrested for Possession of Pipebombs and Sawed-Off Shotgun
Troopers arrested Douglas R. Deangelis, 55, of Clayton on Monday after officers followed him north on Coastal Highway and stopped him near Milton. Sr. Cpl. Heather Pepper, police spokeswoman, says he was arrested without incident and charged with: Three counts of possession of destructive weapon – bomb (felony). Possession of destructive weapon – sawed-off shotgun…
Read MoreUpdate: Homicide-Suicide In Clayton Leaves 3 Dead
Woman Charged With 3rd DUI Offense
A woman is charged with her third DUI following her arrest over the weekend in Harrington. Harrington Police said they were advised Saturday night about a possible drunk driver on South DuPount Highway. The driver was pulled over, and the smell of alcohol led to an investigation. Police said 47-year-old Tara Hagerman of Clayton refused…
Read MoreFires Damage Two Kent Co. Homes
Two house fires in Kent County are under investigation. A Sunday fire on Melissa Street in Magnolia’s Alexanders Village community started in the garage and spread to the main structure. Occupants discovered the fire and got out safely. Damage was estimated at $100,000. Also Sunday, fire swept through a two-story home in Jockey Hollow, Clayton.…
Read MoreSuspect Arrested For Catalytic Converter Thefts
A man has been arrested and charged with stealing catalytic converters from several vehicles in Kent County and southern New Castle County. Delaware State Police say an investigation into numerous thefts of the auto parts began this month. Mostly Ford trucks and vans were targeted. According to police, 41-year-old Steven Roussell of Clayton was developed…
Read MoreClayton Man Arrested for Reckless Endangerment in Magnolia
Delaware State Police have arrested a Clayton man after he fired two shots in the midst of a verbal argument. Troopers say around 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, they responded to South Draper Circle in Magnolia for reported shots fired. They made contact with a female resident who advised that several subjects arrived in a vehicle…
Read MoreDSP Find Meth Lab in Clayton
A Smyrna man has been arrested for operating a meth lab at a Clayton home. Delaware State Police and officers from several other agencies conducted a warrant round up on Wednesday in Kent County – when they learned of a wanted man in the area of Lion Hope Road in Clayton. As police tried to…
Read MoreUPDATED: Man Wanted for June Murder in Dover Returned to Dover PD
Second Arrest Made in Kent County Burglaries
A Maryland woman wanted in connection with multiple burglaries in June in the Hartly, Clayton and Dover areas has been arrested by Delaware State Police. While investigating these crimes, police identified 25 year old Destiny Thomas and her 32 year old brother, George – both of Wellington – as the suspects. Police arrested George last…
Read MoreClayton Man Dies after Shooting in Dover
Dover Police were called to the Liberty Court Apartments for a report of a shooting. Police found 41 year old Sylvester Lee of Clayton on the ground. He had been struck by gunfire multiple times. Police say he died from his injuries at Bayhealth Kent General Hospital. Police ask anyone with information to contact Crime…
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