Posts Tagged ‘Seaford’
DE DMV’s On the Go Trailer – Now Open for Business
The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV)’s DMV on the Go trailer is officially open for business. The new trailer features updated stations, ADA accessible capabilities and performs all transactions as a traditional DMV except for inspections, road exams, driver improvement and uninsured motorist. This alternative to brick-and-mortar DMV locations allows customers who may not…
Read MoreWanted Seaford Man Arrested On Drug Charges
A Seaford man who was found to be wanted for felony warrants has been arrested for drug charges.Seaford Police said an officer made a traffic stop on Norman Eskridge Highway after checking a vehicle’s registration and discovering that the owner was wanted for arrest. The smell of marijuana led to an investigation. According to Seaford…
Read MoreWoman Found With Cocaine, Heroin Following Attempted Traffic Stop
A Seaford woman is facing drug-related charges and traffic offenses following an attempted traffic stop for speeding.According to Delaware State Police, the driver kept going as she was heading eastbound on Hardscrabble Road in the area of Shiloh Church Road Sunday night. The vehicle traveled into a field and landed in a ditch.Police said 23-year-old…
Read MoreUpdate: Man Found Dead Near Burning Vehicle
Update: Delaware State Police said Thursday night that there are no signs of foul play in connection with the death of a man whose body was found in a ditch near a burning vehicle.The 54-year-old Seaford man was pronounced dead at the scene early Wednesday morning, where troopers responded to reports of a vehicle fire…
Read MoreWoman Arrested For Drugs & Weapons Offenses
Update: Late-Winter Road Construction Picks Up in Sussex, Worcester Counties
Update from the DRBA: “Freeman Highway construction start date delayed to Sunday evening, March 27, 2022. Project completion date remains May 20, 2022. The Authority’s contractor, Allan Myers of Malvern, PA, will begin milling and paving work to rehabilitate Freeman Highway, the main access route to the Cape May – Lewes Ferry. “ -The main route…
Read MoreAttempted Traffic Stop Near Seaford Leads To Arrests Of Two People On Drug-Related Charges
An attempted traffic stop this week resulted in a pursuit and the arrests of two people.According to Delaware State Police, during a proactive patrol on Old Furnace Road the driver of an SUV was spotted not wearing a seat belt. The driver kept going, then stopped on King Road and fled on foot.Troopers with a…
Read MoreDrug Bust Made In Local Supermarket Parking Lot
Two Seaford residents are facing criminal charges after being found in a vehicle in a Bridgeville supermarket parking lot. According to Delaware State Police, troopers responded Wednesday to discover 40-year-old Sherry King sitting at the wheel and 39-year-old Keith Morrison in the passenger seat slumped over. Troopers awakened both individuals, and police said drug paraphernalia…
Read MoreArrest Made In Shooting Death Of Laurel Man
A 17-year-old male of Seaford is charged with murder and other crimes in connection with the shooting death of a 31-year-old Laurel man in a parking lot Sunday night. Delaware State Police Wednesday identified the victim of the shooting as 31-year-old Nicholas Davis. The name of the suspect was not released. Police said Sunday night…
Read MoreMan Shot, Killed Following Dispute At Fast-Food Drive-Thru
A 31-year-old Laurel man is dead of gunshot wounds after being found shot in a parking lot along Norman Eskridge Highway, just off Route 13 in Seaford. According to Delaware State Police, Seaford Police officers responded to the shooting right before 9:00 p.m. Sunday.The victim was taken to a local hospital where he died. The…
Read MoreWanted Man Arrested With Gun In Vehicle
Developing: Seaford Police Investigate Sunday Night Shooting
Seaford Police are investigating a shooting in the 1,200-block of Norman Eskridge Highway. Reportedly, one adult male was shot Sunday evening. Suspects, possibly two, were being sought by Seaford Police.At one point, Delaware State Police Trooper 2 was in the air looking for possible suspects. Details are very preliminary, and WGMD News will have more…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Fatal Crash near Seaford
Delaware State Police continue to investigate a single vehicle crash early Sunday morning on Seaford Road that left a Delmar, Delaware man dead. Police say 18 year old Dylan Rodriguez was southbound on Seaford Road south of Easter Lane when his Toyota pickup truck went off the road in a slight curve, struck a fence…
Read MoreCrash Near Blades Leaves Pick-up Truck Driver Dead
A pick-up truck crash on Seaford Road near Easter Lane has claimed the life of an 18-year-old Delmar man. According to Delaware State Police, the driver of the southbound vehicle left the roadway on a slight right-hand curve, crashed into a wooden fence, sideswiped a large tree, then started to overturn before it struck a…
Read MoreReport: No Laws Broken In Police Use of Deadly Force in Seaford Last Year
An investigation into an officer-involved shooting in Seaford last year that resulted in a woman’s death has determined that the actions of law enforcement did not rise to a criminal offense, according to the Delaware Attorney General’s Office. 51-year-old Kelly Rooks died in March 2021. Police at the time said she became combative when she…
Read MoreUPDATED: Seaford Crash Leaves 2 Dead
UPDATED – 1/9/22 – Delaware State Police have identified the victims of the fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on January 6, 2022, on Atlanta Rd. as Hope Glasgow, 14, of Seaford, and her brother, Nathan Glasgow, 7, of Seaford. ================================================================ Two children are dead following a collision on Atlanta Road near Seaford around 12:30 Thursday afternoon. …
Read MoreMan Arrested In Seaford On Drugs / Weapons Related Charges
A Millsboro man is facing charges related to weapons and drugs following a traffic stop in Seaford. According to Seaford Police, an officer tried to stop 20-year-old Dajuan Sheppard on Pine Street Extended Friday for driving with a suspended license. Police said Sheppard fled but was taken into custody without further incident. Police said Sheppard…
Read MoreWoodland Ferry Will Not Operate This Weekend
The Woodland Ferry will not be in service on Christmas day as well as on Sunday. According to DelDOT, operations are expected to resume Monday at 7:00 a.m. The Woodland Ferry crosses the Nanticoke River in the Seaford area. For updates from DelDOT about the Woodland Ferry’s status, please CLICK HERE
Read MoreSeveral Area Small Businesses Receive EDGE Grants
15 small businesses are receiving EDGE grants through the Delaware Division of Small Business. The Encouraging Development, Growth and Expansion program considers grants for businesses that are less than five years old and employ no more than ten people. Grants are considered and awarded in the STEM and non-STEM categories. “The EDGE Grant program is…
Read MoreSeaford Man Charged With Making False Statement To Purchase Firearm
A Seaford man is charged with making a false statement during the purchase of a firearm. According to Delaware State Police, troopers investigated a domestic disturbance at a local home on November 6th.Police said 43-year-old Urundi Harris indicated he had recently purchased a firearm, but he was prohibited from buying or owning a firearm. Alcohol,…
Read MoreEastern Shore Correctional Officer Pleads Guilty To Taking Bribes For Contraband
Delmar, MD Man Charged with Drug & Weapons Offenses after Traffic Stop
A traffic stop in Seaford Friday night led to the arrest of a Delmar, Maryland man on a variety of drug and weapons offenses. Delaware State Police stopped a vehicle on Concord Pond Road without proper lighting above the license plate just before 8pm. When the Trooper contacted the driver, 32 year old Troy Smith,…
Read MoreSeaford Man Arrested For Drugs-and-Weapons Related Charges
A Seaford man is facing drug-related charges and weapons offenses following a welfare check at a convenience store parking lot. According to Delaware State Police, troopers visited the store on Concord Road Wednesday morning for reports of a driver who appeared to be nodding off. A DUI investigation ensued. State Police said 35-year-old George Reha…
Read MoreSeaford Woman Arrested On Drugs – Weapons Charges Following Dover Traffic Stop
A Seaford woman is facing drugs-and-firearms related offenses following a traffic stop in Dover. Dover Police said a driver was pulled over Friday night for running a stop sign and failure to signal. According to police, marijuana was out in plain view, and a black safe inside the vehicle was found to contain Fentanyl in…
Read More2 Men Arrested For Firearms Violations Early In Shotgun Deer Season
Two men have been arrested on firearms-related charges during the opening days of the shotgun deer hunting season in Delaware, According to Delaware Natural Resources, 47-year-old Brian Dill of Lincoln was prohibited from possessing a firearm due to a previous felony theft conviction. 81-year-old John Hitch of Seaford was previously convicted of felony possession of…
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