*Suspect Arrested, Victim Identified* Delaware State Police Seeking Public’s Assistance Locating Murder Suspect

The Delaware State Police have arrested 27-year-old Alan Alcantara of Bridgeville, Delaware for the murder of 52-year-old Troy Scofield of Bridgeville, Delaware. On June 9, 2023, at approximately 11:14 p.m., the Bridgeville Police Department responded to 309 Cedar Street for a report of a missing person.…

Public Health Advises Limiting Prolonged or Heavy Physical Activity and Outdoor Time for All Delawareans

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has issued warnings of poor air quality in Delaware. Air quality that is unhealthy or very unhealthy is predicted Wednesday, June 7 and Thursday, June 8 by DNREC, and the Delaware Department…

Man Arrested for 5th Offense DUI

On Friday afternoon, the Delaware State Police arrested 69-year-old Louis Morelli of Lewes, Delaware for felony DUI after a traffic stop that occurred in Lewes. On May 19, 2023, at approximately 1:00 p.m., a trooper on patrol observed a blue Honda Accord traveling westbound…

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…