Milford Moose Lodge Ugly Sweater Contest

Ugly Sweater Party to help displaced MSD students

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Several local businesses have joined with Milford Moose Lodge #2316 to help students in Milford School District who have been displaced have a merry Christmas with an Ugly Sweater party on Friday, December 13 at 6 PM. According to Donna Watson, this is an event that has been held annually at Milford Tavern but has grown so large it was …

Legree Caught

Fugitive found in Pennsylvania

Terry RogersHeadlines, mezzanine gallery, Milford Headline Story, National Arts Program, News Briefs, Police & Fire

On November 25, Derrick Legree, 37 of Milford, DE, was taken into custody by the U.S. Marshal’s Task Force in Philadelphia, PA.  Legree will be extradited back to Delaware where he will be formally charged with Attempted Murder and other felony charges in connection with the domestic related stabbing earlier in the month. Legree was wanted for an incident that …

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Missing child found in Milford

Terry RogersHeadlines, Milford Headline Story, Police & Fire

On November 24 at approximately 3:06 p.m., Milford Police Department were alerted to a missing 10-year-old male from the 700 block of SE Front St.  Officers responded to the area and began to look for the child. The missing child was featured on social media and the search for him was a conversation at a recent City Council meeting. This missing …

Nov 24 Shots Fired Arrest

MPD responds to shots fired incident, three arrested

Terry RogersHeadlines, Milford Headline Story, Police & Fire

On November 5, 2024, at approximately 7:04 p.m., the Milford Police Department responded to Brightway Commons, Milford DE, for shots fired.  Officers were advised that multiple gunshots were heard in the apartment complex.  Officers did locate damage to a vehicle and building on the property.  No one was injured during this incident. Detectives identified three suspects involved in the incident.  …

Roundtree Pickle Arrest

Police catch Burglary Suspects with MPD K-9 Unit

Terry RogersHeadlines, Milford Headline Story, Police & Fire

On October 27, 2024, at approximately 7:47 am, the Milford Police Department responded to a residence in the 500 block of S.E. 2nd St. for a burglary.  Upon arrival, officers located a broken window with a chair underneath the window.  As is standard procedure, Milford PD’s K9 Unit responded and conducted a search of the residence.  During the search, a male …

Derrick Legree

Police Asking Community’s Assistance in Locating Wanted Subject

Terry RogersHeadlines, Milford Headline Story, Police & Fire

On Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 at approximately 9:49 pm, Milford Police responded to the 200 Block of Tull Way in reference to a domestic related stabbing. Officers located a female victim and rendered first aid until she was transported to an area hospital.  She is listed in critical, but stable condition. Milford Police Department is asking for the community’s help in …

Ben Carter

City Park Violation leads to Drug Arrest of Greenwood Man

Terry RogersHeadlines, Milford Headline Story, Police & Fire

On October 28, 2024 at approximately 9:50 p.m., Milford Police Department Officers observed a vehicle parked in the Memorial Park Basketball Court area off S. Washington St.  Officers made contact with the driver due to them being in a city park after hours.  The driver was identified as Ben L. Carter, 19 of Greenwood, DE.  Further investigation led to a …

Markez Davis

Milford Man Arrested for Sex-Related Crimes

Terry RogersHeadlines, Milford Headline Story, Police & Fire

On October 22, Milford Police Department detectives arrested 20-year-old Markez Davis of Milford after an extensive criminal investigation.  The investigation involved alleged sexual-related interactions that Davis had with two minor victims. Davis was charged with two counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Child; three counts of Unlawfully Dealing in Material Depicting a Child Engaging in Sexual Acts; four counts of …

Caleb Mumford

Houston Man Arrested on Firearm Charges

Terry RogersHeadlines, Milford Headline Story, Police & Fire

On October 22, at approximately 8:41 p.m., the Milford Police Department was dispatched to the unit block of North Washington Street in Milford for an altercation between a male subject and two female subjects.  Officers were advised that the male subject was in possession of a firearm and fled from the scene. Officers responded to the scene and were able …

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Keep your children safe this Halloween

Terry RogersAbove the fold, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Milford City Council officially approved October 31 as Trick or Treat night throughout the city. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Halloween is one of the most dangerous holidays for children as there are more child pedestrian deaths than any other holiday. Milford Police Department wants all children who will be participating in the event to be …