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Laurel Man Charged In Christiana Mall Shooting
A Laurel man is charged in connection with the shooting of a 19-year-old man in the parking lot of Christiana Mall. New Castle County Police said Thursday that the victim was driven by friends to a hospital in the area Tuesday, and witnesses gave varying accounts of what happened. Detectives reviewed mall surveillance and determined…
Read MoreFormer Sussex Co. Man Convicted In Wicomico Co. On Drug Charges
A former Laurel man has been found guilty in Wicomico County of drugs-and-weapons related offenses. According to the Wicomico County State’s Attorney’s Office, 30-year-old K’lin Gootee was arrested in Delmar in October of 2019. A jury recently convicted him of firearm possession during drug trafficking, possession of narcotics, possession with intent to distribute a fentanyl-heroin…
Read MoreLaurel Man Shot, Killed In Cambridge Md.
Suspect Sought For Laurel Shooting
A suspect in a shooting in Laurel is being sought.Laurel Police officers and Delaware State Police troopers responded to Little Creek Apartments early Tuesday morning and discovered a female shooting victim.She was taken to a hospital for treatment.Laurel Police have named a suspect in the shooting, 32-year-old Otis Williams of Lincoln.He had fled the scene…
Read MoreLaurel Woman Charged With Multiple Animal Cruelty Counts
A Laurel woman is facing animal cruelty charges after 35 hound dogs were discovered living in deplorable conditions. The Division of Public Health Office of Animal Welfare says its enforcement unit responded to a complaint last week and executed a search warrant at the property. 75-year-old Leona Long was arraigned Wednesday on 77 charges –…
Read MoreMan Stabbed In Road Rage Incident
A suspect is charged in a road rage incident. Delaware State Police say troopers responded to Tracy Circle and Hastings Drive in Laurel Friday night about a fight, and a suspicious vehicle in the roadway. An investigation, according to police, determined that 45-year-old Eric Bailey of Laurel and a 31-year-old Salisbury man had been driving,…
Read MorePedestrian Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Laurel
A woman from New Jersey has died after being struck by a vehicle on Sussex Highway near County Seat Highway in Laurel. Delaware State Police said the 63-year-old woman from Cliffside Park, New Jersey was trying to cross the highway on foot Friday night, and she stepped into the path of a vehicle driven by…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Thefts from Produce Stands
Delaware State Police need your help to identify the suspect wanted for taking cash from produce stands in the Millsboro and Laurel area. Police say on August 13th the suspect went into four produce stands breaking into locked cash boxes and taking any money inside. The suspect is white, about 20 to 30 years old…
Read MoreWoman Charged With Assault, Other Offenses Following Millsboro Incident
Laurel Man Charged on Weapons & Drug Offenses
A search warrant was executed last Wednesday at a residence on Abner Road in Laurel where members of the Sussex Governor’s Task Force, Sussex Drug Task Force and Sussex Probation and Parole found a 3-foot tall potted marijuana plant, over 8 pounds of marijuana, drug paraphernalia and 8 firearms and ammunition. The resident, 55 year…
Read More2 Laurel Women Charged With Robbery In Lewes
Two women are charged with robbery and other offenses in connection with a recent robbery at Home Depot on Coastal Highway in the Lewes area. Delaware State Police say troopers responded to the incident last Wednesday july 15th and spoke with a 49-year-old woman who works at the store. An investigation determined that she had…
Read MoreFarms Pack Boxes To Help Local Families
Farms and farmers carry out a critical role in helping Delaware families who are facing financial challenges during the pandemic. Vincent Farms in Laurel is among those participating in the Farmers to Families Food Box program run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The program that started earlier this year helps to supply fresh produce,…
Read MoreLaurel Sex Offender Arrested Again
Laurel Police investigated a series of sexual assaults against three juveniles over the course of several months. A suspect has been arrested. Police say they received the report of alleged crimes Tuesday and identified a suspect, 19-year-old Ivory Miller of Laurel. Miller was taken into custody without incident. Police say he is a Tier-Two sex…
Read MoreUPDATE: 2 Missing Swimmers Found Deceased in South Bowers Waters
UPDATE – 7/1/20 3:30pm – Tuesday afternoon several visitors to South Bowers Beach went swimming in the Delaware Bay, but when the tide turned the strong currents carried them into the Murderkill River. Assistant Chief of the South Bowers Fire Department, Michael Hignutt and his cousin rescued a 20 year old man from Philadelphia –…
Read MoreUPDATED: Stabbing Incident Near Laurel – Ruled Homicide
UPDATED -5/6/20 – A death investigation in the Laurel area has been ruled a murder by Delaware State Police. Laurel Police were investigating a stabbing that occurred during a fight on Susan Beach Road. Four victums were suffering from stab wounds when they showed up at the Laurel Police Department. The four victims were taken…
Read MoreLaurel Cancels July 4th Celebration & Fireworks
After much conversation, consideration, discussion and based on the continued increase in COVID 19 cases in Sussex County and the likelihood that the social distancing will be required through summer, the Mayor and Council of Laurel and Town Manager Smith have agreed that it is in the best interest to cancel our traditional July 4th…
Read MoreLaurel Man Charged with Aggravated Menacing
A Laurel man is charged with aggravated menacing after an incident on Whaleys Way in Laurel Friday afternoon. Delaware State Police met a 17 year old female victim who said she was outside when her dog began barking. She saw a man – identified as 24 year old Gideon Sisk – talking to her dog…
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 MoreFL man charged in Laurel burglaries
Delaware State Police and Laurel Police Department have identified and arrested Florida man wanted in connection with commercial burglaries. The Delaware State Police and Laurel Police Department were investigating commercial burglaries that occurred on April 22, 2020. Troopers initially were dispatched at 1:00 a.m. to Reese’s Liquor Store, located at 30231 Sussex Highway, Laurel, for…
Read MoreSalisbury man charged in Laurel domestic dispute
A Salisbury man was arrested on multiple charges following a domestic dispute with his ex-girlfriend in Laurel. According to the Delaware State Police Department, shortly before 1 a.m., March 29, 33-year-old Jordan Kirn responded to the victim’s residence located in the 6000 block of Old Sharptown Road in Laurel to retrieve personal property. While at…
Read MoreLaurel man arrested for disorderly conduct, attacking two cars
Police say a Laurel man was arrested after he attacked two cars that nearly hit him as he walked down Samuel Hill Road drunk. According to the Delaware State Police Department, around 4 p.m., Wednesday troopers were dispatched to the area of Samuel Hill Road and East Trap Pond Road in Laurel for a disorderly…
Read MoreStorage Building Fire in Laurel Sunday – Accidental
A chicken house/storage building in Laurel was damaged by fire Sunday evening on Discount Land Road. Laurel firefighters were called around 7:30 and found smoke and flames coming from the building. Fire crews from multiple fire companies assisted – one firefighter was treated at the scene for exhaustion. State Fire Marshal investigators say the fire…
Read MoreLincoln man arrested on drug charges in Laurel
Delaware State Police have arrested a Lincoln man on multiple drug charges in Laurel. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident occurred around 5:30 p.m., Wednesday when troopers were dispatched to the Royal Farms on Sussex Highway in Laurel to check on the welfare of a person who was continuously driving around the…
Read MoreDam & Fishing Access at Records Pond in Laurel to Close Monday till Spring 2021
The dam and fishing access areas at Records Pond in Laurel will close on Monday through spring of 2021 – also Willow Street will be closed during the construction period. DelDOT will begin reconstruction of the dam to improve safety. The dam is ranked #2 out of 41 state regulated dams on the prioritization list. …
Read MoreLaurel man arrested on drug, weapons charges
A Laurel man was arrested on drug and weapons charges in Dover. According to the Dover Police Department, officers made contact with 35-year-old Roderick Dixon inside a vehicle around 9:45 p.m., Tuesday near South New Street and West Reed Street in Dover. Officers could smell a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle, at…
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