Delaware State Police Arrest Magnolia Teen for Murder

Delaware State Police arrested 17-year-old Shakur Bowen for the murder of a missing Hurlock, Maryland man. On September 22, 2023, at approximately 12 p.m., 41-year-old David Thomas Jr. was reported missing by family members. The investigation revealed that on September 15, 2023, Thomas visited…

Troopers Arrest Camden Woman for Weapon Charges Following Traffic Stop

The Delaware State Police arrested 34-year-old Autumn Bray of Camden, Delaware, for weapon-related and DUI charges early Sunday morning in Dover. On October 1, 2023, at approximately 3:59 a.m., a trooper on patrol saw a white Range Rover traveling northbound on South Dupont Highway…

State Police Arrest Man for Felony DUI After His 7th Offense

Delaware State Police arrested 61-year-old Roy Brown of Millsboro, Delaware, for 7th offense DUI following a traffic stop on Sunday evening in Rehoboth Beach. On October 1, 2023, at approximately 9:55 p.m., a trooper on patrol observed a maroon Saturn SUV traveling southbound on Coastal…

Troopers Arrest Man for Aggravated Menacing

Delaware State Police arrested 19-year-old Timothy Lawrence, of Dagsboro, Delaware for a weapons-related offense following an argument on Wednesday morning. On September 27, 2023, at approximately 5:13 a.m., troopers responded to a residence on the 31000 block of Hope Street in Ocean View,…

State Police Arrest Delmar Man for Threatening People with a Hand Grenade

The Delaware State Police arrested 20-year-old, Brandon Thompson, of Delmar, Delaware, for threatening people with a hand grenade early Tuesday morning in Laurel. On September 26, 2023, at approximately 1:12 a.m., troopers were called to Royal Farms located at 30983 Sussex Highway in…

Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash

The Delaware State Police continues to investigate a Rehoboth Beach area crash that occurred earlier this month after 81-year-old Richard Bland of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, died on September 19, 2023, from injuries sustained in the crash. On September 2, 2023, at approximately 5:42 p.m.,…

State Police Arrest Man on Weapon Charges Following Vehicle Pursuit

The Delaware State Police arrested 33-year-old William Timmons of Delmar, Delaware, on weapon charges following a pursuit that occurred yesterday evening in Delmar. On September 25, 2023, at approximately 8:55 p.m., a trooper on patrol in the area of Susan Beach Road and White…

Minor To Moderate Flood Stage Coastal Flooding On Tuesday Returns

1 – Moderate coastal flooding and beach erosion are expected with Tuesday evening’s high tide in the Delaware counties of Sussex and Kent, and in the New Jersey counties of Cape May and Atlantic. For the remaining tidal area in Delaware and…

Nineteen DNREC Programs and Initiatives to Participate in UD’s Annual Coast Day

Nineteen different programs and initiatives spread out across the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control are scheduled to provide outreach, education and activities during the University of Delaware’s annual Coast Day event set for Sunday, Oct. 1.  Coast Day highlights how UD scientists, staff and students…