The Delaware State Police have arrested 34-year-old Taron Brawner of Easton, Maryland and 38-year-old Kyle Parker of Townsend Delaware, following a robbery that occurred in May in the parking lot of […]
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State Police Investigating Multi-County Pursuits Involving Stolen Vehicles
The Delaware State Police arrested 32-year-old Jonathan Bennett, and 20-year-old Hailey Warren, both from Baltimore, Maryland, for numerous felony charges following pursuits involving 2 stolen vehicles on Friday morning. A […]
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Troopers Arrest Man for 9th Offense DUI following Traffic Stop in Dover
Delaware State Police arrested 61-year-old Anthony McLeish of Magnolia, Delaware, for a 9th offense felony DUI following a traffic stop in Dover on Saturday. On June 21, 2025, at approximately […]
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State Police Conducting Suspicious Death Investigation in Rehoboth Beach
The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is investigating a suspicious death after a man was found dead inside a vehicle parked in Rehoboth Beach. On June 24, 2025, at approximately […]
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Delaware State Police Investigating Lewes Officer-Involved Shooting
The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred late Sunday night in Lewes. On June 22, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., troopers were dispatched to […]
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*Update – Victim Identified* State Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Camden
Delaware State Police have identified 64-year-old David Edwards of Camden-Wyoming, Delaware, as the man who died in a fatal motorcycle crash on Tuesday night in Camden. The Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction […]
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Delaware State Fire Commission recognizes Middletown for requiring residential fire sprinklers
The Delaware State Fire Commission has formally honored the Town of Middletown for adopting a new ordinance requiring fire sprinkler systems in all newly built residential homes. During the ceremony, the Commission formally recognized Middletown’s recent decision to require residential fire sprinklers, proclaiming in honor of the ordinance passed by the Town Council on May 5. The measure mandates automatic …
Delaware State Police Major Peter Sawyer retires after more than 30 years of service
Major Peter Sawyer, who most recently served as Special Operations Officer at Delaware State Police Headquarters, has retired after a career spanning more than three decades in law enforcement. “For over thirty years, Major Pete Sawyer has served the citizens of Delaware with purpose, passion, and professionalism,” said Colonel William D. Crotty, Superintendent of the Delaware State Police. Sawyer began …
Hundreds of officers to join 39th Annual Delaware Torch Run for Special Olympics
Nearly 800 law enforcement officers from across the state will participate in the 39th Annual Delaware Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, carrying the Flame of Hope from June 11 to June 13 in support of athletes with intellectual disabilities. Spanning from Fenwick Island to Wilmington, the three-day event features multiple relay legs and ceremonial stops, culminating in the …
Delaware DOC shifts all K-9 units to focus on contraband detection
The First State’s finest dogs are getting a new task. The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) plans to redeploy all canine units across the state exclusively for contraband detection. The transition marks a significant change from the department’s longstanding use of patrol-focused K-9s for facility security and crowd control. The shift is part of a broader initiative to improve safety …