Posts Tagged ‘Oak Orchard’
Millsboro Man Charged with Burglary and Theft from Vehicles in Oak Orchard
A Millsboro man has been arrested for burglary and theft from vehicles in the Oak Orchard area. Delaware State Police were called last Saturday just after 5pm for a burglary on Cherokee Avenue. Police learned that an unknown suspect forced entry into a house – however nothing was taken. Police learned that on August 23…
Read MoreMillsboro Man Arrested on Felony Drug Charges
Delaware State Police arrested a 44-year-old Millsboro man after members of the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force on patrol in the Oak Orchard area, found him in possession of several types of drugs including crack cocaine, powder cocaine, counterfeit prescription pills, and heroin. Brent Ward was charged with three counts of Possession with Intent to…
Read MoreTwo-Vehicle Collision in Long Neck Area Under Investigation
Delaware State Police are investigating a two-vehicle collision that occurred yesterday afternoon at the back entrance to a shopping center in the area of John J. Williams Highway and Bay Farm Road. Emergency response units from Indian River included Rescue Units from the Oak Orchard and Long Neck facilities as well as the Delaware State…
Read MoreEarly Sunday Morning Oak Orchard Fire Displaces Family of 5
Indian River firefighters were called for a structure fire just after 3 Sunday morning. Crews arriving at the scene on Russell Avenue found fire at the rear of a two story home and conflicting reports of someone trapped inside. An initial search was ended as fire advanced to the eaves, attic and roof line. Additional…
Read MoreMillsboro Man Arrested after Vehicle Chase Ends Near Oak Orchard
Delaware State Police have arrested a Millsboro man on felony drug charges and other offenses after a vehicle chase early Saturday morning. Police spotted a Kia speeding on Gravel Hill Road just after 2:15am but when troopers tried to stop the Kia – the driver kept going and turned east on Mount Joy Road. Another…
Read MoreFlooding Concerns at Long Neck & Oak Orchard
Many roads in the Long Neck and Oak Orchard areas are seeing high water from the storm. High tide has just passed at Oak Orchard at 4:52am – the next high tide is at 5:20pm. Indian River Fire officials traveled much of the district to analyze the inland bay flooding concerns in the various communities…
Read MoreFire Damages Unoccupied Home In Oak Orchard Area
A fire at an unoccupied home in the Oak Orchard area is under investigation.According to the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company, the blaze was reported in a two-story home on Hersel Davis Road Tuesday afternoon. Flames were poking from the structure when firefighters arrived.No injuries were reported.The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the…
Read MoreFire In Burn Pit Spreads To Home, Structures, Boats And Brush
A fire in a burn pit Monday afternoon spread to brush, travel trailers, boats and other structures including a single-story home.The fire was reported Monday afternoon on Cordrey Road in the Oak Orchard area. According to the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company, numerous other fire departments assisted at the scene or covered.One firefighter was evaluated…
Read MoreMillsboro Area Crash on Route 24 Injures 6
Six people were injured in a three vehicle collision on Route 24/John J. Williams Highway in the area of Gull Point Road west of Oak Orchard. Delaware State Police say the cause of the crash remains under investigation. Police say the drivers of three vehicles were all taken to area hospitals along with three children…
Read MoreShots Fired Toward Occupied Home In Oak Orchard
Delaware State Police are investigating the firing of gunshots toward a home in Oak Orchard. A man and a woman were inside a home on Circle Drive Tuesday at 12:27 a.m. when someone opened fire on the home. Troopers discovered multiple casings on the roadway, and two fragments were found on the porch. No one…
Read MoreFire Marshal: 2 Oak Orchard Fires Deliberately Set
Two fires this week in the Oak Orchard area are under investigation, according to the State Fire Marshal’s Office. Fires occurred at adjacent, unoccupied structures in the 32,000-block of Oak Orchard Road Wednesday afternoon and again Thursday. Investigators determined that the fires were deliberately set and were linked to other criminal mischief incidents in the…
Read MoreOak Orchard Fire Sends 3 To Hospitals For Observation
A fire in the Oak Orchard area sent three people to area medical facilities for observation early Wednesday. According to the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company, the blaze was reported with people possibly trapped on Cherokee Avenue in Riverdale Park. Firefighters determined that all occupants were accounted for and out of the home. Firefighters from…
Read MorePair Arrested For Theft, Selling Stolen Property
Two people have been arrested for felony theft and related charges in connection with the theft of property from a home at Captains Way in Oak Orchard. According to Delaware State Police, the homeowner returned home and discovered the missing property. An investigation identified 26-year-old Patrick Ford and 24-year-old Isabelle Olson, both of Millsboro, as…
Read MoreUPDATED: Investigation Into Deadly Crash on Route 24 Near Oak Orchard Continues
UPDATED – 10/31/20 – Delaware State Police have released the name of the woman who died after a crash east of Millsboro as 67 year old Evelyn Westover of Millsboro. ================================================================= A Millsboro woman is dead after a two vehicle crash Wednesday east of Millsboro. Delaware State Police say a pickup truck driven by 57…
Read MoreMillsboro woman claims $1-Million Powerball Jackpot
A 48-year-old woman who bought a ticket for the May 16th Powerball drawing at Royal Farms in Oak Orchard matched the five white balls and is $1-million richer – before taxes. According to the Delaware Lottery, the woman lives in Millsboro. She wishes to remain anonymous. “We’re happy to see Delaware residents playing these games…
Read MoreBREAKING | Pedestrian struck in Oak Orchard
Delaware State Police are currently on scene of a serious crash involving a pedestrian in Oak Orchard. According to Delaware State Police, the crash occurred around 6:42 a.m., Thursday on John J. Williams Highway (Route 24) in Oak Orchard near the Indian Summer Villiage. As a result of the crash, Route 24 between Gull Point…
Read MoreMEMORIAL DAY CEREMONIES – SUNDAY & MONDAY
SUNDAY, MAY 26 GEORGETOWN: Georgetown’s annual Memorial Day Ceremony on the Circle will take place Sunday afternoon beginning at 1:30. The keynote speaker is Lt. Col. David Smith, USMC (Ret) – an experienced commander of Tactical Air Support Groups and a survivor of the 2011 attack on the Pentagon. Since retiring in 2004, Lt. Col.…
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: Millsboro Woman Dies in Oak Orchard Crash – GoFundMe Page Set Up
The investigation continues into a crash that left a Millsboro woman dead this morning. Delaware State Police say just after 6:30 a Chevy Trail Blazer was northbound on Mount Joy Road near Cordrey Road near Oak Orchard and missed a curve. The SUV went off the road and into a utility pole. The 32 year…
Read MoreDSP Trying to Identify Royal Farms Shoplifter
Your help is needed to identify the suspect who shoplifted from the Royal Farms on Route 24 in Oak Orchard. Delaware State Police say around 1:30 Sunday morning the suspect hid candy and ice cream in his pockets and left the store. If you can identify the suspect – contact Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333.
Read MoreOak Orchard Crash Leaves Lewes Motorcycle Driver Critical at Christiana Hospital
An investigation into a motorcycle crash Saturday just before noon continues in the Oak Orchard area. Delaware State Police say a truck pulling a boat and trailer northbound on Oak Orchard Road began a right turn into a parking lot. A motorcycle driven by a 58 year old man from Lewes began to pass the…
Read MoreMillsboro Teen Charged with Making Bomb Threat
A 14 year old from Millsboro has been arrested after making a bomb threat at a local middle school Friday evening. Delaware State Police say the incident occurred while the 8th grade formal dance was taking place and the Sussex Emergency Operations Center received multiple calls that there was a bomb in the school. The…
Read MoreSunday Morning Crash Closes Mount Joy Road Near Oak Orchard
A single vehicle crash on Mount Joy Road has left a utility pole across the roadway. Mount Joy is closed between Cordrey and Cannon Roads while the pole is being replaced. Power is being restored to about 188 Delaware Electric Cooperative members as well. Indian River Fire officials report there were no injuries in the…
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