Troopers continue to seek information about the crash. Anyone who witnessed the incident or may have information is asked to contact Master Cpl. W. Booth at (302) 698-8451. MILFORD, Del. — Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a 74-year-old Harrington man Monday night. The incident occurred around 8:10 p.m. on March 23 …
Delaware Office of Highway Safety announces St. Patrick’s Day enforcement efforts The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS), in partnership with the Delaware State Police and local law enforcement agencies, is increasing impaired driving enforcement ahead of St. Patrick’s Day, including a DUI checkpoint planned in Sussex County. Officials said the Driving Under the Influence (DUI) checkpoint will take place …
SEAFORD, Del. — Delaware State Police arrested a Seaford man on felony assault and related charges after investigators said he punched an EMT who was treating him inside an ambulance. Troopers responded about 10:50 p.m. Jan. 21 to the 10000 block of Serenity Circle in Seaford for a report of a combative person in an ambulance, police said. When troopers …
Delaware Safety Council hosts Advanced Defensive Driving refresher classes on Thursday, December 11, 2025, in the Troop 7 Community Room. Jamie Kleman, Contributing Journalist | Delaware Live Drivers in Sussex County will have two opportunities to brush up on road safety skills this December when the Delaware Safety Council hosts Advanced Defensive Driving refresher classes at Delaware State Police Troop …
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 …
A former Sussex Central High School principal, Judith Brittingham, has been arrested on multiple charges, including Official Misconduct, Theft, and Forgery, after an investigation revealed that she falsified payments to a staff member in the Indian River School District (IRSD). On March 19, Brittingham, 46, of Lewes, turned herself in after a warrant was issued for her arrest in connection …
A state law enforcement agency is partnering with a local school district to build the relationship with communities and officers. The Delaware State Police announced the return of the STaRS (State Troopers Actively Reaching Students) program Monday in a collaboration with the Caesar Rodney School District in Wyoming. READ: Indian River referendum fails with 53% voting against tax hike to …
The Dover Police Department proudly announced this week the graduation of the 2025 Municipal Police Academy. 19 recruits from 12 police agencies across Delaware completed the 21-week training program, culminating in a graduation ceremony at Dover Middle School Campus Auditorium. READ: Sussex Conservation District honors 2025 conservation stewardship awardees The ceremony was attended by key figures in law enforcement, including …
Dwayne Fountain, a 54-year-old man from Middletown, has been convicted in connection with a massive drug trafficking conspiracy that led to the largest fentanyl seizure in Delaware’s history. He was found guilty by a federal jury of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, four counts of possession with intent to distribute, and two counts of distribution of controlled substances. The charges …
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