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  • Loitering complaint leads to drug, weapons charges in Dewey Beach

    Loitering complaint leads to drug, weapons charges in Dewey Beach

    Photo: Dewey Beach Police

    Dewey Beach Police arrest two men for drugs and weapon charges following a loitering complaint.

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    Officers were called to the 100 block of Read Avenue just before 10:00 p.m. on Saturday night (June 25). When they arrived and made contact with 21-year-old Shkai Sanders and 24-year-old Kaje Tiggs-Reynolds, officers spotted a handgun in the driver door pocket and noticed a smell of marijuana from the vehicle.

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    Both men were detained and a search of the vehicle uncovered two handguns, magazines, 47 grams of marijuana, three scales, zip lock bags and other paraphernalia.

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    Chandler faces several gun and drug charges, including:

    – Poss Purch Own or Control a Deadly Weapon Semi Auto or Auto By Person Prohibit Who Also Possesses Controlled Substance (Felony)

    – Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon A Firearm (Felony)

    – Possession of Marijuana-(Civil Violation)

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    Tiggs-Reynolds faces the following charges:

    – Manufacture/Deliver/PWID Controlled Substance (Felony)

    – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Not Related to Personal Use Quantity Marijuana or Person Under 18 (Misdemeanor)

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    Chandler was lodged at SCI on $15,125.00 secured bail. Tiggs-Reynolds was also lodged at SCI on $7,500 secure bail.

    Photo: Dewey Beach Police
  • Police investigating weekend shooting in Dewey Beach

    Police investigating weekend shooting in Dewey Beach

    It was a hectic scene in Dewey Beach on Saturday night, as officers responded to reports of gunshots in the area of Saulsbury Street just before midnight.

     

    A Delaware Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement agent reported hearing and seeing a gunshot and apprehended male suspects, all in their 20s and from the Pennsylvania area. When Dewey Beach Police arrived, it was determined through an investigation that they were involved in a large fight with other suspects who fled the scene. The suspects were taken into custody for questioning and later released. No charges have been filed at this time and police say those arrested were cooperating with the investigation.

     

    Meanwhile, Starboard Restaurant in Dewey Beach is being praised for its response to the shooting, which cause a chaotic scene, as people scrambled to shelter and safety. Initial social media posts stated that the shooting took place at the restaurant, which Dewey Beach Police and the restaurant quickly said was not the case. Instead, the restaurant initiated safety protocols to ensure the safety of staff and patrons.

     

    In a Facebook post, Starboard says “As soon as we were alerted of the incident, our security staff immediately initiated the safety protocols they’ve been trained to follow. They asked all patrons remain inside and “shelter in place” until we confirmed what was actually happening. We took action based on everyone’s best interest and safety, and as soon as we confirmed all was OK, we let everyone know it was safe to proceed with their evening.”

     

    Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact Dewey Beach Police at 302-227-1110 or Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333. No injuries were reported and no firearms were recovered on the scene.

  • BREAKING | Fire engulfs multiple homes in Dewey Beach

    BREAKING | Fire engulfs multiple homes in Dewey Beach

    Fire crews are currently battling a large-scale blaze that tore through several homes early Saturday morning in Dewey Beach.

    Photos from the scene of the fire – (Photos shared via Dagsboro Volunteer Fire Dept courtesy of Lewes Past Chief Buckaloo)

    Crews responded around 3 a.m. for reports of a residential structure fire involving multiple houses in the 1900 block of Bayard Avenue in Dewey Beach.

    Crews from Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, Bethany Beach, Indian River, Milton, Dagsboro, Millsboro, Slaughter Beach, and Ellendale are currently operating on the scene.

    This is a developing story and details are limited at this time. There’s no word yet on what caused the fire, or if anyone was injured.