Former Rehoboth Beach Commissioner Charged with Campaign Sign Theft

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Rehoboth Beach Police have arrested former City Commissioner, 78 year old Richard Byrne, after an investigation into the theft of campaign signs. Police were contacted on October 30th that a candidate’s campaign signs had been removed on multiple occasions. On Monday, November 4, police observed Byrne in possession of several of the stolen signs in…

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Two Injured in Crash at Entrance to Rehoboth Beach Plaza

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Rehoboth Beach VFC emergency personnel were called for a crash at Route 1 and the Rehoboth Beach Plaza just after noon on Monday. Rehoboth Beach Police say the driver of a Lexus was leaving the parking lot when the driver suddenly accelerated, leaving the parking lot into green space and striking a tree and rolling…

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UPDATED: Arrest Made in June Sexual Assault on Beach in Rehoboth

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UPDATED – 07/09/24 – Rehoboth Beach Police have made an arrest in a sexual assault on the beach at Brooklyn Avenue on June 19. Through their on-scene investigation, Rehoboth Beach Police were able to identify the suspect, also a juvenile, and determined that they were no longer in the area. The suspect and the victim…

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UPDATED: Investigation into Shooting in Rehoboth Beach Continues

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UPDATED – 12pm: Rehoboth Beach Police were called to a hotel on Christian Street just after noon on Sunday for a possible suicide in one of the rooms. Police found two victims with gunshot wounds to the head as well as loaded 90mm handguns near each victim. Police determined the 28 year old male victim…

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Rehoboth Beach 9-1-1 Communications Center Recertified

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The City of Rehoboth Beach’s 9-1-1 Communications Center has been recertified as an Accredited Center of Excellence for medical, and police as well as fire dispatch services. Accreditation is valid for a three-year period. Rehoboth’s communications center first received IAED accreditation for medical dispatch in 1995 and for police and fire dispatch in 2018. The…

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Rehoboth Beach PD Trying to Identify Graffiti Suspect

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You’re help is needed to identify a suspect in multiple graffiti incidents throughout Rehoboth Beach between July 25th and August 11th. Police say the suspect is a white female. If you can identify her – contact Detective Brian Reynolds at 302-524-1391 or Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333.

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Police: Man Demands Crabs, Shows “Splat Gun”

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A Millsboro man has been arrested for aggravated menacing in Rehoboth Beach.According to Rehoboth Beach Police, a man approached three employees of Claws Seafood House on Rehoboth Avenue last Saturday afternoon July 2nd and asked for a free bushel of crabs. One employee recognized the man who had attempted this in the past.Police said an…

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Rehoboth Drug Take-Back Day Collects 142 Pounds Of Meds

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Drug Take-Back Day had its desired effect in Rehoboth Beach. Police say 142 pounds of unused, expired and unwanted prescription medications were turned in Saturday. “The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day addresses a critical public safety and public health issue,” Rehoboth Beach Police Chief Keith Banks said. The Drug Enforcement Administration and law enforcement agencies…

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No Arrests or Citations During Re-Open Delaware Rally in Rehoboth

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Rehoboth Beach Police were well prepared for Saturday’s Reopen Delaware event on the Bandstand in Rehoboth. Police estimate about up to about 200 people attended the rally and were civil, respectful and orderly – helping to keep the event safe. No arrests were made and no citations were issued as the town had opened the…

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Georgetown man charged with felony vehicle theft in Rehoboth Beach

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A Georgetown man was arrested and charged with felony vehicle theft in Rehoboth Beach. According to the Rehoboth Beach Police Department, 38-year-old Ellery L. Parker, of Georgetown, was arrested Wednesday evening for motor vehicle theft after citizens provided information about his identity in response to a recent public request for assistance. Through investigative efforts, officers…

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Intoxicated Rehoboth Beach Woman Arrested for Trespassing, Resisting Arrest

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Rehoboth Beach Police say they have arrested and charged a local woman for trespassing on private property and resisting arrest. The incident happened just before 4 p.m. on Sunday at a property at 235 Rehoboth Avenue. Police were called for a reported subject laying in the driveway, which is used for commercial and residential traffic.…

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Rehoboth Police Trying to Identify Assault Suspect

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Rehoboth Beach Police need your help to identify a woman that left the scene of an assault in the evening of Monday, August 13 in a boardwalk store. The woman, who was with 4 children. assaulted a store employee at Tidal Rave. Police learned that a white female, possibly Hispanic, with many tattoos and wearing…

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Rehoboth Police honor outstanding employees at annual banquet

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The Rehoboth Beach Police Department recognized officers and employees during its annual awards banquet last week. Chief of Police Keith Banks says, “the awards ceremony is to recognize the dedication and impressive achievements of employees and the department’s community and business partners.” Detective Tyler Whitman was named 2017 Officer of the Year, and Dispatcher Ryan…

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