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Wilmington Man Charged with DUI After Crashing into Long Neck Home
Delaware State Police were called after a vehicle crashed into a Long Neck home on East Wind Drive Friday night. Police found a Mercedes Benz collided with the home – and smelled alcohol when they contacted the driver, 54 year old John Ruello of Wilmington. Investigation showed that Ruello was southbound on Long Neck Road…
Read MoreLong Neck Crash on Indian Mission Road Injures One
Emergency personnel from Indian River and County paramedics were called for a vehicle crash just after 8:30 Saturday night on Indian Mission Road. Officials say a Toyota went off the roadway and through a front yard – colliding with property and trees before ending up in a wooded lot and ending up on its side. …
Read MoreLong Neck man caught with 81 bags of heroin, other drugs in Millsboro
A Long Neck man was arrested on multiple drug charges after police found over 81 bags of heroin and several other drugs in Millsboro. According to Delaware State Police, the incident occurred shortly before 7 p.m., Friday as troopers were patrolling through the parking lot of the Sea Esta Motel when they noticed an odor…
Read MoreChildren injured, school bus driver charged in Long Neck incident
An Indian River School District bus driver has been fired and charged with multiple counts of reckless endangering and vehicular assault after police say he slammed on the brakes of a bus and injured several students, including a 9-year-old Long Neck Elementary student who suffered a busted lip during the incident. Delaware State Police were…
Read MoreCar crash causes thousands to lose power in Long Neck, Millsboro
Thousands were without power this morning in the Millsboro, Long-Neck areas of Sussex County after a car struck an electrical box. The incident occurred shortly after 4 a.m. Monday, according to officials with the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company who, along with Delaware State Police, were alerted for a vehicle accident on Bay Farm Road…
Read MoreOverdue Windsurfer Found Safe at Long Neck
An overdue windsurfer has been found. DNREC officials say the windsurfer went missing on the Rehoboth Bay Thursday evening from Towers Road Bayside. He was located Friday morning at Bay City off Long Neck by DNREC officials. The windsurfer was fully outfitted with needed safety equipment, but told officials that the sail disconnected from his…
Read MoreHeroin, narcotics seized in Long Neck drug investigation
A Millsboro duo were arrested on multiple drug charges after a search warrant resulted in the seizure of well over a 100 bags of heroin and narcotics in Long Neck. According to the Delaware State Police Department, troopers concluded a one month drug investigation into the distribution of heroin at a residence located in the…
Read MoreMillsboro Man Charged with 7th Felony Offense DUI
A Delaware State Trooper was flagged down at the Long Neck McDonald’s on Friday and told of a disorderly customer yelling and screaming from his vehicle. Troopers contacted the driver, 53 year old Levi Stilwell of Millsboro, who appeared to be intoxicated and showed signs of impairment. A DUI investigation was started and a computer…
Read MoreMillsboro woman charged with assaulting officer, filing false report in Long Neck
A Millsboro woman was arrested on assault charges after she allegedly attacked and injured an officer after filing a false report in Long Neck. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident occurred shortly before 2 p.m. Saturday, as troopers were dispatched to the 25000 block of River Bend Road in Long Neck Apartments,…
Read MoreIndian River VFC Find Car in Pond
Indian River VFC was called for a car in the retention pond at Baywood Greens Golf Club near Long Neck just before 1am Thursday. Crews arriving at the scene found a Mercedes SUV went off Route 24 for an unknown reason – ending up in a small pond at the eastern-most portion of the golf…
Read MoreLong Neck Man Wins Million Dollars in Mega Millions Drawing
A Long Neck man has won a million dollars following a Mega Millions drawing. The anonymous winner, only identified as a 66-year-old retiree purchased a Mega Millions ticket at the Atlantic Liquors in Rehoboth Beach for the January 11th drawing. Delaware Lottery officials tell WGMD the man purchased the ticket as a “quick pick.” He…
Read MoreUnoccupied Vehicle Pulled from Canal at Bay City MHP at Long Neck
A vehicle crash just before 9 this morning in Bay City Mobile Home Park at Long Neck is under investigation by the Delaware State Police. Multiple dive crews as well as other fire and rescue units were called to the scene. The crash occurred in the area of South Maple and South Canal Streets and…
Read MoreMemorial Services Set for Lt Jason Faulkner, Sr
Memorial services have been set for Tuesday, January 8 for Indian River VFC Lt. Jason Faulkner, Sr. Viewing will be from 10am to noon at Mother Mary of Peace Church at Mt. Joy Road & Route 24 at Oak Orchard with the funeral mass following at noon. Last Call Services – Indian River Station #2…
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 MoreUPDATED: DSP Say Long Neck Death a Murder
UPDATED – MON 10am – A death investigation at a home on Schooner Lane in the Rehoboth Shores development has been ruled a murder and today Delaware State Police have charged 30 year old George Bailey with 1st degree murder and theft of a motor vehicle. Saturday morning Delaware State Police went to the home…
Read MoreDSP Looking for Man for Multiple Shoplifting Incidents
Your help is needed to help the Delaware State Police find a Millsboro man wanted for multiple shoplifting incidents. Police say that in July, 41 year old Terrence Purnell went into stores in Millsboro, Long Neck and Rehoboth Beach and took merchandise without paying – including Marshall, Giant Grocery Stores and the Weis Store. Purnell…
Read MoreFire Damages Enchanted Acres Shed & Home
Indian River fire crews were called for a shed fire on Kings Lane in the Enchanted Acres development off Long Neck Road. Firefighters say the fire spread to nearby decking and brush and melted siding on the home. There was also exposure to a propane tank. Officials say family cats died in the fire. The…
Read MoreMotorcycle Rider Serious after Crash With Street Sweeper
A motorcycle driver is in serious condition after a crash Thursday just after 9pm at the intersection of Routes 5 and 24 near Long Neck. Delaware State Police continue to investigate, but say a sweeper truck was approaching the intersection when a 43 year old Snow Hill man on a motorcycle tried to turn left…
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