Troopers Arrest Man for Aggravated Menacing and Gun Offenses

The Delaware State Police arrested 20-year-old Lynox Allen of Wilmington, Delaware, for aggravated menacing and gun offenses after he caused a disturbance at a North Wilmington area restaurant on Sunday night. On October 29, 2023, at approximately 8:26 p.m., troopers responded to the Applebee’s…

Troopers Arrest Greenwood Man for 5th Offense DUI and Drug Charges

Delaware State Police arrested 66-year-old Johnny Diogo, of Greenwood, Delaware, for a 5th offense DUI and drug-related charges on Monday in Milton. On October 30, 2023, at approximately 3:37 p.m., a trooper on patrol responded to the Valero gas station located at 25772 Deep Branch…

Delaware State Police Arrest Suspect for Child Sexual Solicitation in Ongoing Investigation

The Delaware State Police have arrested 66-year-old Wayne Long of Berlin, Maryland, for multiple counts of felony sexual solicitation of a child as part of an ongoing investigation. Detectives are seeking assistance in identifying potential victims associated with the investigation occurring in the Sussex…

State Police Investigating Fatal Hit and Run Crash

The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred early this morning in Smyrna that left one man dead. On October 30, 2023, at approximately 2:06 a.m., a green 2012 Ford F-150 was traveling eastbound on Wheatleys Pond Road,…

Delaware State Police Detectives Investigating a Homicide in Laurel

The Delaware State Police are investigating a homicide that occurred in Laurel on Sunday afternoon. On October 29, 2023, at approximately 2:47 p.m., troopers responded to a reported shooting on the 500 block of West 7th Street in the town limits of…

State Police Arrest Clayton Woman for Burglary

The Delaware State Police have arrested 44-year-old Lori Davenport of Clayton, Delaware, for the burglary of a Dover residence that occurred in August. On August 21, 2023, at approximately 4:00 p.m., troopers responded to a residence located on the 1000 block of Dinahs Corner…

State Police Detectives Investigating Homicide in Selbyville

The Delaware State Police are investigating a homicide that occurred in the parking lot of a strip mall last night in Selbyville. On October 28, 2023, at approximately 11:56 p.m., troopers responded to a reported shooting in the parking lot of a…

Governor Carney, Delaware Department of Technology and Information, Share Broadband Update, Next Steps

Nearly 6,000 homes and businesses connected through ARPA funding in last year, with remaining locations to be connected by Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, other federal funding SMYRNA, Del. – Governor John Carney joined state leaders and representatives of Comcast, Verizon, Mediacom, and the…

State Police Investigate Threatening Image on Social Media

Delaware State Police investigated a threatening image reported by Cape Henlopen High School and Sussex Central High School. On October 25, 2023, at approximately 2:44 p.m., the Cape Henlopen High School staff contacted the Delaware State Police regarding a concerning image of…