At a recent meeting, Chief Cecilia Ashe introduced Jenna Haynes to Milford City Council. Hayes is the Behavioral Health Director for the Milford Police Department. “As I indicated in previous months, I’m going to kind of switch things up here a little over the next couple of months, to start to highlight different parts of the department that are kind …
On August 9, 2024, at approximately 3:01 am, a Milford Police Department Officer was on proactive patrol in the Cypress Hall Development on Geyer Ave off S. DuPont Blvd. Milford, Sussex County. While on patrol, the officer observed a black Kia sedan with no lights on traveling through the parking lot. Due to the suspicious nature of the vehicle, the …
Milford Police Department recently announced the loss of a longtime officer, Christian “Chris” John Plack, Sr., who passed away on August 4 after a longtime illness. Plack retired as a captain with Milford in 2007. “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of former Milford Police Captain Christian “Chris” Plack Sr.,” Timothy Maloney, Public Information Officer …
On July 12, 2024, between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m., Milford Police Department’s Patrol Division responded to three separate incidents throughout the city where subjects were reporting that they had been shot with a hard object (pellet) from a passing silver sedan. All of the victims reported only minor injuries and did not require any medical attention. Due to the …
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 …
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 …
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 …
On January 27, 2023, at approximately 7:06 pm, the Milford Police Department’s Patrol Division were dispatched to the 200 Block of North St. for a shots fired incident. Upon arrival, officers learned that a victim was possibly struck but was not on the scene. A short time later, a 28-year-old male victim arrived at Bayhealth Sussex Campus via private vehicle, …
At a recent finance committee meeting, Milford Police Chief Cecilia Ashe requested four additional dispatchers and one crime analyst be added to the department. This request came after Chief Ashe conducted a staffing needs assessment soon after she was hired. Two of the dispatchers would be hired immediately with the remaining two added to the FY25 budget. “Upon a preliminary …
The City of Milford is excited to announce the completion of the new Police Department located at 401 NE Front St., Milford and invite the public to a ribbon cutting and guided tours on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 10am. Public Open Houses will also be held on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 1-5pm and Thursday, Dec. 14, 4-8pm. “In today’s climate of …
