Posts Tagged ‘Georgetown’
DSP Looking for Third Woman in Georgetown-Area Burglaries
A Selbyville woman is wanted for multiple burglaries in the Georgetown area. Delaware State Police say 40 year old Jennifer Robinson of Selbyville is a third suspect in connection with burglaries at the Fish Hook Mobile Home Park near Georgetown. Two others women, 45 year old Kathy Hunsucker of Selbyville and 49 year old Christina…
Read MoreDSP Looking for Two for Georgetown Burglaries
Your help is needed to find two women wanted in connection with two burglaries in early November. Delaware State Police say 45 year old Kathy Hunsucker and 49 year old Christina Harvey of Dagsboro forced their way into homes at the Fish Hook Mobile Home Park in Georgetown and took purses, jewelry and other items.…
Read MoreSussex County Council to Possibly Consider 2018 Comprehensive Plan Tuesday
Hoping for a full Sussex County Council panel this week, last week’s discussion on permitted density calculations is expected to take place. The council will also consider adoption of the 2018 Comprehensive Plan. Under Old Business, the council will discuss an ordinance to amend the C-4 zoning district, as well as a conditional use application…
Read MoreUPDATED: Fire Marshal Says Blaze that Destroyed Long Neck Apartment Complex was Arson
UPDATED 11/29/18 – An investigation into a fire at a Long Neck apartment complex that is under construction was arson. The State Fire Marshal has been investigating the fire since it broke out at Carillon Woods after 9pm on November 8th. They ask anyone who may have witnessed any activity at the complex to contact…
Read More2018 Comprehensive Plan Could See a Vote by Sussex County Council Tuesday
The Sussex County Council has a full agenda this week. The council is expected to take action on the Land Use map within the Comprehensive Plan – as well as consider approval of the 2018 Comprehensive Plan. They will also discuss an ordinance to amend the calculation of permitted density. County Administrator Todd Lawson will…
Read MoreSecond & Final DE Bump Stock & Trigger Crank Buyback Set Statewide Wed, Nov 7
Two bump stock and trigger crank buyback events will be held for Delaware residents on November 3rd and November 7th. In June, Governor John Carney signed House Bill 300, making the possession of a bump stock or trigger crank illegal in the State. The law mandates that Delaware residents relinquish these weapons to law enforcement,…
Read MoreUPDATED: Ellendale Woman & Dog Die in Crash Near Milton
An Ellendale woman and her dog are dead after a crash Monday afternoon at Shingle Point and Gravel Hill Roads near Milton. Delaware State Police say just before 1:30pm a 67 year old Lyn Kargaard of Ellendale stopped for a stop sign on Shingle Point Road – but then pulled into the path of a…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Identify Victim in Route 24 Crash Near Peddler’s Village
UPDATED – 10-28-18 – Delaware State Police have identified the victim in Tuesday’s crash on Route 24 near Peddler’s Village as 28 year old Christopher Keech of Georgetown. The investigation is continuing. ================================================= UPDATED – 10-26-18 11 11:30am – Delaware State Police say the 28 year old Georgetown man who was struck on his moped…
Read MoreUPDATED: Georgetown Man Faces Additional Charges of Rape
UPDATED – THURSDAY 3pm– An emergency bond hearing sets a new bail amount for 22-year-old Clay Conaway who was charged with Rape in the first degree and six counts of Rape in the second degree. On Thursday, September 27, Clay Conaway had an emergency bond hearing where he was arraigned on the six additional counts…
Read MoreDogs & Cats Displaced by Hurricane Florence Ready for Adoption in Georgetown
Over 200 animals from three North Carolina shelters that were impacted by Hurricane Florence have arrived at the Brandywine SPCA. Some of the dogs and cats have been transferred to their northern Delaware and Pennsylvania facilities and some have gone to other shelters. However there are over 100 adoptable cats and dogs at the BVSPCA…
Read MoreGeorgetown Fisherman Cited for over 600 Violations by DNREC
A commercial fisherman from Georgetown has been arrested following a DNREC investigation into illegal activity on the Delaware River. Natural Resources Police have charged 40 year old Shawn Moore with over 600 shellfish and boating violations near Delaware City. Moore pleaded not guilty to all charges in JP Court in New Castle. He was released…
Read MoreUPDATED: Police Identify All Victims Struck by Train in Georgetown Sunday
UPDATED – Tuesday, 4:45pm -Georgetown Police have identified the third person who was struck by a train north of town early Sunday morning. He is 25 year old Mario Niz-Lopez of Georgetown. He and Roblero-Ortiz remain in critical condition at Christiana Hospital ======================================================= UPDATED – Monday, 11:55am – Georgetown Police have identified two of the…
Read MoreSaturday’s Rains Bring Localized Flooding
Heavy rains on Saturday left some areas with high water. Dewey Beach saw some flooding on the bayside and on Route 1 in the northbound lanes. There were reports of ponding on Route 113 in Georgetown and in other low lying areas that are prone to flooding. In Milton, businesses are setting up sandbags as…
Read MoreGeorgetown Woman Sentenced to 7 Years for Robbery
A guilty plea from 51 year old Michelle Spicer of Georgetown in connection to 2 counts of 2nd degree robbery charged as hate crimes and one count each of conspiracy, theft and criminal impersonation of a law enforcement officer. Officials say she approached victims in parking lots and streets in the Georgetown area portraying herself…
Read MoreFunding Awarded to Delaware Tech in Georgetown for Automotive Training Center
US Senator Tom Carper and Delaware Tech President, Dr. Mark Brainard along with Sussex County’s Economic Development Director are announcing a $1.97-million grant awarded to Del Tech and Community College in Georgetown to build a new automotive training center. The 13,500 square foot center will include 2 classrooms, a tool room, two training garages and…
Read MoreThree Arrested for Burglary West of Georgetown
Three people have been arrested and charged with breaking into an elderly woman’s home on Old Furnace Road near Georgetown last month. Delaware State Police say a 95 year old woman was awakened and found someone standing in the doorway to her bedroom. The victim walked into the next room and spotted a second suspect…
Read MoreGeorgetown Man Arrested for Stealing a City of Milford Truck
A Georgetown man has been arrested for allegedly stealing a city owned Milford pickup truck a week ago. Milford Police say 28 year old Maurice Harrison is charged with one count of theft of a motor vehicle. Police say he was identified as a suspect in the theft of the 2006 Chevy truck from the…
Read MoreSussex County Council Approves CleanBay Renewables & Grant for Delmar Infrastructure
The Sussex County Council began this week’s session with a presentation on the newest winter festival at the beach areas – the Winter Festival in Lewes. The council got a quick overview of the festival and the available attractions and how the festival has grown in its first few years to become an award winning…
Read MoreLawsuit Filed Against Priority One Air Rescue After Lewes Firefighter’s Death
A lawsuit has been filed against an air rescue company by the family of a Lewes firefighter who died during a 2016 training exercise over Georgetown. DelawareOnline reports the suit, which was filed in New Castle County Superior Court, seeks compensation from Priority One Air Rescue for the children of Timothy McClanahan. The 46 year…
Read MoreTwo Arrested for Forgery in Harrington
Two people have been arrested on charges of fraud by Harrington Police. Police were called to the WSFS Bank where a subject was trying to cash a forged check. Police arrested 23 year old Alexandria Morse of Georgetown. Police arrested 24 year old Michael Morris of Harrington when he arrived at the bank to pick…
Read MoreUPDATED: Crash West of Georgetown Leaves 1 Dead, 1 Injured
UPDATED – 7/22/18 5pm – Delaware State Police have identified the man who was killed in a crash Saturday afternoon. Police say 63 year old Thomas Clarke of Georgetown was driving the pickup truck that went off West Piney Grove Road just before 3pm and then crossed the roadway and the center line colliding with…
Read MoreUPDATED: Fire Damages Home in Oak Orchard Area
UPDATED – 7/21/18 – A family of five is being helped by the American Red Cross after firefighters from Indian River were called to Devon Drive in the River Winds development just after midnight for a trailer fire. Crews arriving at the scene found fire coming from the home. Fire officials believe an outside shed…
Read MoreGeorgetown Man Charged in Ellendale Home Burglary
Delaware State Police have arrested a Georgetown man in connection with a home burglary. Police say it occurred between June 18 and July 3 on Beaver Dam Road near Ellendale. The victim was on vacation and returned to find items missing and a window unsecured. Police learned that a jar containing money was taken as…
Read MoreFire Damages Gull Point Home near Millsboro
Indian River firefighters were called for a fire at a residence on Crepe Myrtle Drive at Gull Point east of Millsboro just after 8pm. Neighbors reported smoke coming from the garage. EMS arrived on the scene and reported to arriving fire personnel that there was heavy smoke and fire coming from the multi-residential building. Crews…
Read MoreUPDATED: Fire Heavily Damages Lewes Area Home
UPDATED – 9:30am – Lewes fire crews have returned to the Ward Road home for a rekindle. They cleared the scene around 10am. ==================================== Firefighters from Lewes, Rehoboth and Milton were called for a fire on Ward Road in Lewes just after 10:45 last (Saturday) night. Crews arriving at the scene found flames shooting through…
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