Ortiz Drug Arrest

Dover Man Arrested on Drug Charges

Terry RogersHeadlines, Milford Headline Story, Police & Fire

On June 21, 2024, at approximately 8:53 p.m., Milford Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the area of Airport Rd and N DuPont Blvd, Milford, DE for a registration violation. The officer made contact with the operator of the vehicle, identified as Jorge L. Ortiz, 44 of Dover, DE and the passenger, Edwin Rodriguez, 35 of Felton, DE. The …

ATM Skimmer Sample FBI

Tips to protect consumers from skimming devices

Terry RogersHeadlines, Milford Headline Story, Police & Fire

With skimming devices discovered recently at two local Dollar General stores, Milford Police are offering tips that can help protect consumers from becoming victims of these devices. According to the Secret Service, a skimming device is attached to an ATM or point-of-sale terminal. The device then collects card data that the thieves use to create new cards to make unauthorized …

Gene Smith

Felton Man Charged in Police Pursuit

Terry RogersHeadlines, Milford Headline Story, Police & Fire

On June 10, 2024 at approximately 2:28 p.m., Milford Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the area of NW Front St and North St. The officer made contact with the operator of the vehicle and as the officer returned to his patrol vehicle, the suspect vehicle fled from the traffic stop. A short pursuit ensued with the suspect vehicle …

Brightway Commons

Milford Police Detectives Investigating Shooting

Terry RogersHeadlines, Milford Headline Story, Police & Fire

On June 9, 2024, at approximately 4:35 a.m., the Milford Police Department was dispatched to Bayhealth Sussex Campus for a shooting victim. Through investigation, officers learned that the incident occurred in area of Allen Way and Tull Way, Brightway Commons Apartment Complex, Milford. The 37-year-old male victim arrived at Bayhealth Sussex Campus via private vehicle, with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. …

Griffin Jarrett

2 Arrested in Fight Investigation

Terry RogersHeadlines, Milford Headline Story, Police & Fire

On June 09, 2024 at approximately 8:46 pm, the Milford Police Department Patrol Division was dispatched to the 600 block of NW Front St for a fight in progress. When officers arrived on scene, Officers learned that during the fight Tyera Jarrett, 25 of Milford, had struck Tamira Griffin, 26 of Milford. The investigation also revealed that Griffin had assaulted …

Davis Truang

Motive released for double homicide

Terry RogersHeadlines, Milford Headline Story, Police & Fire

The motive in the double homicide of 31-year old Mercedes Ortiz and her 3-year old daughter, Aloni Truong, is documented in court paperwork. The two were allegedly killed by the father of the child, Davis Truong, who was also injured. Court documents indicate that Truong shot the two victims and himself as part of a “planned” murder-suicide that did not …

Davis Truang

Man charged in double homicide

Terry RogersHeadlines, Milford Headline Story, Police & Fire

On June 5, Milford Police Department responded to a report of a man bleeding from the head in the 500 block of DuPont Highway. The investigation led them to an address in Brookstone Trace where they discovered the bodies of a 31-year old woman and 3-year old girl. Davis Truong, 31, was arrested later that evening, charged with two counts …

Tyra Stevens

Milford Woman Arrested For Burglary

Terry RogersHeadlines, Milford Headline Story

On May 26, 2024, at approximately 2:25 pm, the Milford Police Department responded to a residence in the 900 block of North Walnut St for a possible burglary. Upon arrival, officers were advised that an unknown subject was seen entering into a detached garage on the property. Milford PD’s K9 Unit gave commands for the subject to exit the garage, …

Drug Arrest May 20 2024

Traffic Stop leads to Drug Arrest

Terry RogersHeadlines, Milford Headline Story, Police & Fire

On May 20, 2024 at approximately 2:29 p.m., Milford Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the area of Milford Harrington Hwy and N. DuPont Blvd, Milford, DE.  During a check of the vehicle’s registration, the officer learned that the vehicle had been involved in active investigation; this prompted the officer to initiate a traffic stop on the vehicle. The …

Thomas Caffrey

Caffrey arrested for MSD incident

Terry RogersHeadlines, Milford Headline Story, Police & Fire

Milford PD investigators apprehended Thomas Caffrey on 04/08/2024 during the morning hours after investigators did a routine check of his residence and located his 2012 Gray Nissan Titan pickup truck at the residence. Investigators were able to make contact with Caffrey at the residence and took him into custody without incident. Caffrey was charged with four counts of Harassment (Class …