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…

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 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…

Former Girl Scout Treasurer Arrested for Felony Theft

Delaware State Police arrested 52-year-old Kelly M. Raab of Frankford, Delaware, for felony theft on Thursday morning. On January 31, 2023, at approximately 3:14 p.m., the Delaware State Police Financial Crimes Unit met with local Girl Scout Troop representatives regarding a theft. Kelly Raab…

State Police Arrest Greenwood Man for 6th Offense DUI

Delaware State Police arrested 63-year-old Ralph Cahall, III, of Greenwood, for 6th offense DUI and other traffic-related charges on Tuesday. On October 10, 2023, at approximately 8:35 p.m., a trooper on patrol in the area of Unity Lane and Deep Grass Lane in Greenwood observed…

State Police Investigating Fatal Bicycle Crash in Bethany

Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a bicyclist in Bethany on Tuesday morning. On October 3, 2023, at approximately 10:47 a.m., a bicyclist was traveling southbound on the southbound shoulder of Coastal Highway just south of the Indian River…

Town of Laurel allowed to collect 5X more taxes

Governor Carney signed HB 172, “An Act To Ammend The Charter Of Laurel” 9/21/23. Sponsored by Representative Dukes, and Senator Richardson. This bill increases the amount of money the Town of Laurel is permitted to raise from levying and collecting taxes from…

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 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…