Dover Police Department Thankful for Safe and Successful PHISH Mondegreen Festival

Dover, DE – The Dover Police Department would like to thank every agency and all associated personnel who played a crucial role in ensuring the safety and success of the PHISH Mondegreen Festival, which took place in Dover from August 15th to…

FTC to Hold Oral Hearing on Dyson’s Comment to Proposed Changes to the Energy Labeling Rule for Air Cleaners

The Federal Trade Commission will receive Dyson Inc.’s comment on proposed changes to the Energy Labeling Rule at an oral hearing at 1 p.m. ET on September 19, 2024. The public may view the oral hearing via webcast on FTC.gov.  On February 2,…

*Update – Victim Identified* State Police Investigating Fatal Bicycle Crash in Seaford

The Delaware State Police have identified 3-year-old Osiris Ocampo Tovar of Seaford, Delaware, as the child who died in the fatal bicycle crash on August 15, 2024. The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers…

Troopers Arrest Maryland Man for Assaulting Kent County EMT’s at Phish Mondegreen Festival

Delaware State Police have arrested 26-year-old William Urspruch of Chestertown, Maryland for assault and offensive touching at Phish Mondegreen Festival in Dover. On August 16, 2024, at approximately 10:30 p.m., troopers on duty at Phish Mondegreen Festival were notified that an attendee,…

Dover Police Release Public Service Announcement Regarding New City Ordinance For Off-Highway Vehicles

The Dover Police Department is providing the following Public Service Announcement regarding the newly adopted City of Dover Ordinance regarding off-highway vehicles. Please take a moment to watch this short video from Chief Thomas Johnson Jr. (Transcript below) TRANSCRIPT Hey Dover, Tom…

Troopers Arrest Michigan Man on Drug Charges at Phish Mondegreen Festival

Delaware State Police arrested 41-year-old Douglas Gallagher of Ann Arbor, Michigan, for several drug-related offenses at the Phish Mondegreen Festival in Dover on Saturday. On August 17, 2024, at approximately 2:14 p.m., troopers on duty at the Phish Mondegreen Festival were alerted…

Troopers Arrest Selbyville Man for Aggravated Menacing

Delaware State Police arrested 47-year-old Matthew Mitchell of Selbyville, Delaware, for aggravated menacing and other charges yesterday. On August 18, 2024, at approximately 5:25 p.m., troopers responded to the 30000 block of Peppers Creek Road in Dagsboro for a disorderly person. When troopers…

*Update – Victim Identified* State Police Asking for Witnesses Following Fatal Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Crash in Dover

The Delaware State Police have identified 62-year-old Michael Jose of Dover, Delaware, as the man who died in the fatal pedestrian hit-and-run crash on August 16, 2024. The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers…