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 …

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 …

Shooting Suspects

Milford Police Investigating a Shooting

Terry RogersHeadlines, Milford Headline Story, Police & Fire

On September 1 at approximately 11:11 p.m. officers with the Milford Police Department responded to the 200 block of North Street for a report of shots fired. Upon their arrival, four individuals were found with gunshot wounds and transported to an area hospital for treatment, where all are listed in stable condition at this time. Preliminary investigation revealed that two …

School Bus

MPD reminds drivers that school is back in session

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines, Milford Headline Story, Police & Fire

On Tuesday, August 27, the Milford School District welcomed back students for the 2024-2025 school year. Milford Police Department asked drivers to be more cautious as children will be waiting for buses on the side of the road in the mornings while also coming off school buses in the afternoons. “We urge motorists to be aware of children walking to …

Hit and Run 2

MPD seeks assistance in identifying hit and run driver

Terry RogersHeadlines, Milford Headline Story, Police & Fire

The Milford Police Department needs your help with locating the below pictured vehicle that was involved in a Hit and Run collision on August 20, 2024, around 1:30 p.m. The collision occurred at the intersection of S. Rehoboth Blvd and SE Front St. Milford. The vehicle appears to be a Gray Ford F-150 with an unknown temporary registration plate. The …

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Council approves purchase of 2024 police vehicles

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines, Milford Headline Story, Police & Fire

At a recent meeting, Milford Chief of Police, Cecelia Ashe, requested $227,231 to purchase four new police vehicles from Hertrich. The purchase of the vehicles were approved in the FY25 budget. “So during the budget hearings, I presented a request for $295,000 to replace these vehicles. We currently have an opportunity to purchase 2024 Durangos and one Chevy Tahoe,” Chief …