Posts Tagged ‘Police’
Tuesday is National Night Out
Tuesday is National Night Out and many police departments are celebrating with a chance to meet your local police and first responders and strengthen bonds between law enforcement and the communities they serve – and protect. Most National Night Out festivities include a variety of vehicles and apparatus along with food, games and entertainment. If…
Read MoreDewey Officer Renders Aid in Rudder Lot to Bleeding Man
The first week in August is peak season and that was certainly the case for the Dewey Beach bar scene this past weekend. Just after 1:10 a.m. Sunday, police found a man severely bleeding from his thigh in the Rusty Rudder parking lot. Fortunately, a Dewey officer was equipped with QuikClot and a tourniquet and…
Read MoreSalisbury Police Improve Phone System to Keep Officers and Citizens Safe
As Salisbury Police look to more effectively handle incoming phone calls, and focus more on the officers’ as well as your safety, they have implemented an automated phone system for non-emergency calls. Starting Monday, December 6th, callers to the Salisbury Police Department’s non-emergency number (410-548-3165) will be presented with menu options that will allow them to reach…
Read MoreNational Night Out Activities
Tuesday, August 2nd is National Night out. What started as a night to hang out on your porch and meet your neighbors and local law enforcement officers has become a community celebration. Local law enforcement and other first responders join the community for a meet and greet – with demonstrations, information, food, entertainment and lots…
Read MoreMan Flees in Mercedes from Traffic Stop in Downtown Rehoboth
It’s not something that happens often in downtown Rehoboth Beach. Last night, when police attempted a traffic stop in the second block of Baltimore Avenue, the man driving this silver Mercedes sped off and led police on a 90-second pursuit across downtown Rehoboth. Police said the car had a fictitious Delaware license plate. It started…
Read MoreThe 2022 Joshua M. Freeman Valor Awards Honorees
In 2008, the valor award ceremony was renamed in honor of Josh Freeman’s long-time support of not only this event, but also his appreciation and support for the first responders throughout our community. It has only increased in importance today for members of our community to gather, honor, and thank those who do so much…
Read MoreSchellville Holiday Lights Vandalized
A holiday light spectacular is drawing out some Grinch-like behavior. Strings of lights at Schellville’s Enchanted Winter celebration on Coastal Highway have been found cut. Others were unplugged. Schell Brothers said Monday on social media that they are committed to keeping the village bright and fun, and spreading its mission of happiness. Two police officers…
Read MoreUpdate: 3 Wilmington Police Officers Shot; Suspect Deceased
Wilmington Police provided this update Thursday afternoon: At approximately 9:29 p.m. on Wednesday, June 2, Wilmington Police received a 9-1-1 call regarding an in-progress domestic dispute in the 2400 block of North Market Street. Responding officers attempted to make contact with the male suspect involved in the domestic incident, who was identified as 31-year-old Bernard…
Read MoreTriple Stabbing in Ocean City with Double Flyout
Update: Ocean City Police Tweeted this message Friday morning: This is still an active investigation. OCPD has two suspects in custody. There are no outstanding suspects in this case. We will have more information this afternoon. __________ Ocean City police are on the scene of an incident that has left three people with serious stab…
Read MoreRehoboth Police Investigate Biden Campaign Sign Thefts
This past week — ironically the same week as the Democratic National Convention — Rehoboth Beach police received five complaints regarding thefts of Biden campaign signs from the Country Club Estates area. Biden signs were taken from two properties on State Road on Sunday and another last Monday. Police also received a theft report from Country Club Drive last…
Read MoreSelbyville Man Arrested On Drug Charges
A Selbyville man faces drug related charges after being pulled over in Ocean View and found to have a suspended license. Ocean View Police say the officer smell marijuana coming from the vehicle. A search, according to police, turned up 115 ounces of marijuana, 126 baggies of heroin, and drug paraphernalia. 22-year-old Joseph Phelan was…
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 MorePolice Seek Clues In Ocean City Stabbing June 7th
Ocean City Police continue to investigate a June 7th stabbing on the boardwalk. Police re-issued surveillance photos Wednesday of possible suspects who are being sought. The stabbing occurred during a fight involving multiple people between 6th Street and 7th Street on the boardwalk at about 4:34 a.m. June 7th. Anyone who witnessed the assault or…
Read MoreDover Police Identify Person Who Died In A Shed This Month
Dover Police have established the identity of a woman whose body was found in a shed earlier this month. 59-year-old Kathy Noble is originally from the Florida – Georgia area. Her death is not considered suspicious. The body was found June 7th in a shed off Maple Parkway. Police said at the time the deceased…
Read MoreRehoboth Deals with More Protesters!
A protest that supposedly got canceled at one point still drew about 90 participants Monday evening to downtown Rehoboth Beach. The organizer reportedly canceled the event after rumors circulated on social media suggesting that after the protest they would loot and burn the Outlet stores. The protesters — predominantly white folks — chanted and marched…
Read MoreMaryland State Police ready to enforce Stay At Home order
Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel Woodrow Jones III has directed troopers to continue their public education and enforcement efforts regarding the Governor’s Executive Orders and last night issued specific instructions regarding the Stay at Home order. Enforcement of the expanded Governor’s Executive Order will be conducted by Maryland state troopers; however, troopers will not make…
Read MoreMilford 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 MoreUPDATED: Armed suspect shot, killed after lunging at police with knife in Milford
UPDATED – 1/7/20 9:40am – Delaware State Police have released the name of the man shot by Milford Police as he approached them with a large knife. Police continue to investigate the circumstances around the death of 27 year old Brandon Roberts of Dover. Milford Police responded to Silver Lake Estates for a domestic incident…
Read MorePolice investigating shooting that caused crash in Milford
Police are searching for the suspects involved in a shooting that caused a person to crash their car in Milford. According to the Milford Police Department, the incident occurred during the early evening hours on Monday as two African American men approached the victim, who was seated inside of their vehicle in the 200 Block…
Read MoreUPDATE | Man shot, killed in Harrington
UPDATED – 12/13/19 – 1PM – The investigation into a shooting last week in Harrington continues. Delaware State Police say 37 year old Robert White of Harrington had just left his home on foot on Wednesday, December 11th when he was shot.  White was pronounced dead at an area hospital. Police have no suspect information…
Read MoreFelton woman in jail following assault on State Trooper
A Felton woman was arrested after police say she assaulted a State Trooper, kicking him and threatening to spit on him while resisting arrest during an assault on another person who she injured. According to Delaware State Police, around 11:45 p.m., Wednesday, troopers were called to a home in the 600 block of Plymouth Road…
Read MoreLewes man cut girlfriend with a knife during assault, police say
A Lewes man was arrested after police say he assaulted his girlfriend and cut her with a knife during an argument. According to Delaware State Police, the incident occurred around 6:30 p.m., Tuesday as troopers were dispatched to 19000 block of Beaver Dam Road in Lewes, for reports of an assault. Troopers arrived and met…
Read MoreLaurel man tried to shoot girlfriend, bullet traveled through the floor of apartment, police say
A Laurel man was arrested after police say an argument with his girlfriend led to shots fired at an apartment complex. According to the Laurel Police Department, officers were called to investigate a late-reported shots fired complaint that occurred Saturday in the 1000 building of Hollybrook Apartments. During the course of the investigation, officers learned…
Read MoreSeven arrested in Milford drug investigation
A drug investigation resulted in the arrests of seven people and the seizure of heroin. in Milford. The Milford Police Department’s Drug Unit executed several arrest warrants along with a search warrant at a home in the 100 block of McColley Street in Milford. As a result of the search warrant, detectives located heroin, marijuana,…
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,…
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