Homicide Unit Investigating Murder in Bridgeville

The Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in Bridgeville last night that left one man dead. On May 14, 2023, at approximately 7:01 p.m., troopers responded to the 21000 block of Mill Park Drive regarding a shooting that had…

Delaware State Police Investigating Single Vehicle Fatal Collision

Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal single motor vehicle collision that occurred in the Seaford area this morning. On May 14, 2023, at approximately 5:34 a.m., a 1999 Toyota Corolla operated by a 33-year-old male of Bridgeville, DE, was traveling westbound…

Troopers Arrest Man on Gun Charges

The Delaware State Police have arrested 28-year-old Evelio Alvarez of Frankford, Delaware on gun charges following a traffic stop that took place late Saturday night. On May 6, 2023, at approximately 11:44 p.m., troopers were dispatched to the 36000 block of Robin Hood Road…

Troopers Arrest Man for Shoplifting and Lewdness

The Delaware State Police have arrested 30-year-old Dane Smith of Ocean View, Delaware for shoplifting, lewdness, and other offenses following an incident that occurred yesterday afternoon in Bear. On May 2, 2023, at approximately 4:06 p.m., troopers responded to the Lowe’s located at 1030…

National Weather Service Confirmed EF-3 Tornado In Sussex County Saturday

.BRIDGEVILLE-ELLENDALE DE TORNADO… RATING: EF-3 ESTIMATED PEAK WIND: 140 MPH PATH LENGTH /STATUTE/: 14.3 MILES PATH WIDTH /MAXIMUM/: 700 YARDS (0.4 MILES) FATALITIES: 1 INJURIES: 0 START DATE: APRIL 1, 2023 START TIME: 5:59 PM EDT START LOCATION: BRIDGEVILLE / SUSSEX COUNTY…

Troopers Arrest Man for Fleeing in a Stolen Car

The Delaware State Police have arrested 19-year-old Tahvon Hughes of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania after he fled from a traffic stop in a stolen car yesterday morning in Millsboro. On March 29, 2023, at approximately 10:50 a.m., troopers responded to Gravel Hill Road near Zoar Road…

State Police Arrest Two Men for Drug Dealing

The Delaware State Police have arrested 32-year-old Victor Hammond of Bridgeville, Delaware and 30-year-old Derrious Signey of Seaford, Delaware on numerous felony charges following a drug dealing investigation that took place yesterday. On March 21, 2023, at approximately 12:00 noon, members of the Delaware State Police…


Troopers Arrest Man for Felony DUI Following Pursuit

The Delaware State Police have arrested 48-year-old Rodney Hearn of Georgetown, Delaware for felony DUI and other offenses following a vehicle pursuit that occurred early this morning in Bridgeville. On March 20, 2023, at approximately 1:23 a.m., a trooper on patrol observed a silver…

March 20 to 24 is Severe Weather Awareness Week For Delaware

Governor John Carney and Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long have proclaimed March 20 to March 24 as Severe Weather Awareness Week in Delaware. In recent years, Delaware has experienced flooding, tornadoes, and winter storms that put lives and property at risk while adversely impacting the health, safety, and…

School Resource Officer Arrests Student Found With Gun At Sussex Central High School

Yesterday the Delaware State Police arrested a 16-year-old student at Sussex Central High School in Georgetown after he was found to be in possession of a handgun on school property. On March 15, 2023, at approximately 9:00 a.m., the school resource officer…