Posts Tagged ‘Georgetown’
Gov Carney Declares Coronavirus Hot Spot in Sussex County, Announces Expansion of Community Testing Sites
Governor John Carney聽on Tuesday聽declared Sussex County a hot spot for COVID-19 in Delaware and聽announced聽the initial schedule for the聽State of Delaware鈥檚 Coordination and Care community testing sites. Testing and outreach will occur in several Sussex聽communities that are at the center of Delaware’s COVID-19聽epidemic.聽Governor Carney first announced the community testing and outreach partnership among the state, hospital…
Read MoreGeorgetown man arrested on gun charges in area shooting
A Georgetown man was arrested on multiple gun charges following a shooting that startled area residents. According to the Delaware State Police Department, around 7:20 p.m., Sunday troopers were dispatched to the area of Briarwood Road in Georgetown for reports of gunfire.聽 Troopers arrived and made contact with a resident who stated they heard gunshots…
Read MoreBeebe opens coronavirus care center in Georgetown
Beebe Medical Group has opened a COVID Positive Care Center in Georgetown. Patients in need of face-to-face care related to the virus can receive services that may include provider visits, respiratory care, imaging and lab services. Beebe opened the center Monday. The COVID Positive Care Center, located at the Georgetown Walk-In at 21635 Biden Avenue,…
Read MoreFood Bank of Delaware Drive-Thru Mobile Pantry, Friday, April 24, Sussex Central HS in Georgetown
To help address increased demands for food assistance amidst the coronavirus public health crisis, the Food Bank of Delaware will host a drive-thru mobile pantry in Georgetown next week.Three events are being held — one in each county — to help Delawareans in need. Participants are asked to bring proof of identification and Delaware residency. …
Read MoreGeorgetown Area Fire Under Investigation
DSP Investigating Criminal Mischief to Vehicles and Windows to Businesses
Delaware State Police need your help after receiving reports of criminal mischief to vehicles and business windows – which began in late March in the County Seat Gardens Mobile Home Park area of Georgetown and have spread throughout central Sussex County. Police say in many instances – windows have been shot out with what looks…
Read MoreGeorgetown woman arrested, charged with assaulting officer
A Georgetown woman has been arrested for Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer, Terroristic Threatening, and other related charges. According to the Georgetown Police Department, the incident occurred around 7 p.m., Saturday as officers were called to Dunbarton Oaks Apartment complex for a domestic-related complaint. Officers arrived and made contact with a 39-year-old victim who…
Read MoreGeorgetown rolls out red lighting to honor healthcare workers in COVID-19 fight
The Circle in Georgetown is joining the Empire State Building and other landmarks, businesses, and homes around the world to honor healthcare workers fighting to save lives amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Town, along with other government buildings and businesses located on The Circle, will be awash in red lights each night for the foreseeable…
Read MoreDelaware Tech/Georgetown Campus to Host Medical Supply Collection April 2-4
Sussex County agencies and lawmakers have collaborated to facilitate a drop-off location for donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and medical supply items. Beginning Thursday, April 2, 2020, persons interested in donating PPEs and medical supplies will be able to drop them off at the聽Delaware Technical Community College’s Georgetown Campus聽(in the聽parking lot near the baseball field).…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex Family Court to Reopen after Employee Became Ill
UPDATED – 4:15pm – Precautionary measures have been lifted at the Family Court building in Georgetown after an employee fell ill Friday morning with symptoms consistent with coronavirus. 聽It has been determined that the employee did NOT have coronavirus.聽 The building was cleared and all court calendars suspended and employees were sent home while the…
Read MoreGeorgetown woman tested for coronavirus
Milford man charged with assault in Georgetown
A Milford man was arrested after using a firearm to assault another man at the ACE Center in Georgetown. According to the Georgetown Police Department, officers were called to the ACE Center on Dupont Boulevard for an assault complaint on Friday. Upon arrival, they located a 40-year-old victim with injuries to his face. Police learned…
Read MoreThree arrested in Georgetown drug investigation
Three were arrested following a week long investigation that turned up large amounts of heroin and other drugs in Georgetown. According to the Delaware State Police Department, a week long drug trafficking and distribution investigation into 33-year-old Djavon P. Holland, of Paterson, New Jersey, wrapped up on Sunday. Law enforcement learned that Holland was staying…
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.聽 Twenty-five new Troopers聽 and 24 Law Enforcement Officers have completed Law Enforcement training.聽 These officers represent eight agencies across the state – including the DRBA, Dover, Georgetown, Seaford and South Bethany Police Departments.
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Georgetown man arrested on drug charges in Lewes
A Georgetown man was arrested after police found a slew of drugs during a traffic stop in Lewes. According to the Delaware State Police Department, around 7 p.m., Saturday troopers spotted a car going eastbound on Pinetown Road at the intersection with Sweetbriar Road that not make a complete stop or use a turn signal.…
Read MoreDelDOT Unveils Proposed Alternative for Route 113/404 Overpass in Georgetown
A public workshop was held by DelDOT Wednesday on the overpass project for the intersection at Routes 113 and 404. During the first public workshop a year ago, DelDOT provided three alternatives for the public to comment on for the proposed overpass. After going through the comments and suggestions, DelDOT chose Alternative B which was…
Read MoreWanted Georgetown man arrested on drug charges following police chase
A wanted Georgetown man was arrested on drug charges after led police on a chase that ended in a crash. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident occurred just after 4 p.m., Wednesday when members of the Sussex Governor鈥檚 Task Force (GTF) were on patrol in the Coverdale area and observed a 2010…
Read MoreGeorgetown woman arrested on drug charges following police chase
A Georgetown woman was arrested on drug charges following a chase with police in Georgetown. According to the Georgetown Police Department, around 3:30 p.m., Sunday officers witnessed a vehicle on North Bedford Street that was flagged for suspended insurance. Police initiated a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, 57-year-old Mary Stroud, of Georgetown,…
Read MorePA man wanted in connection with Georgetown shooting
Police are searching for a Pennsylvania man wanted in connection with a shooting that seriously injured a woman in Georgetown. According to Delaware State Police, the incident occurred just before 4 a.m., Saturday when EMS were dispatched to the 100 block of Garden Circle in Georgetown for an unknown medical emergency. EMS arrived and located…
Read MoreGeorgetown man arrested on burglary charges
DSP Investigating Shooting Near Georgetown
Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting early Saturday morning in Georgetown.聽 Police were called to Garden Circle and found a 39 year old woman in an SUV suffering from what appeared to be a gunshot wound.聽 Police say the front side passenger window showed damage consistent with a gunshot.聽 The victim is in serious…
Read MoreTeens charged with assaulting 13-year-old at mental hospital in Georgetown
Two teens were arrested for assaulting a juvenile at a mental health facility in Georgetown. According to the Georgetown Police Department, the incident occurred around 11:30 a.m., Monday as officers were called to Sun Behavioral Health for reports of a fight. Officers responded to the second floor of the building and learned that two males…
Read MoreDelaware State Police continue investigation into fatal hit-and-run in Georgetown
Delaware State Police are continuing to investigate a hit-and-run crash last month that killed a Millsboro woman. The incident occurred around 8 p.m., Monday, December 23, when an unknown vehicle was traveling westbound on Zoar Road west of Fieldwood Drive and struck 44-year-old Katrina M. Hudson, who was walking down the highway. The vehicle continued…
Read MoreThree arrested on assault, robbery charges in Georgetown
Three people were arrested in connection with an assault and robbery in Georgetown. According to the Georgetown Police Department, shortly before 1 p.m., Monday officers were called to the Western Union on North Race Street for a robbery complaint. Officers arrived and made contact with the victims who told police they were inside the apartment…
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