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State Police Arrest Sussex Central Middle School Student Found with Knife

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Date Posted: Thursday, October 1st, 2026



Delaware State Police have arrested a 13-year-old male from Millsboro, Delaware, for felony offenses after a knife was found in his backpack on Tuesday at Sussex Central Middle School in […]

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State Police Arrest Dover Teen Following a Shots Fired Incident in Dover

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Date Posted: Thursday, October 1st, 2026



Delaware State Police have arrested a 16-year-old male from Dover, Delaware, for felony gun offenses following a shots fired incident that occurred early Wednesday morning in Dover. On September 30, […]

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State Bureau of Identification Introduces SMART-E Kiosk for Fingerprinting Services

SMART-E Kiosk with text "State Bureau of Identification Introduces Smart-E Kiosk for Fingerprinting Services"

Date Posted: Wednesday, September 30th, 2026



Beginning on October 5, 2026, the State Bureau of Identification (SBI) will transition fingerprinting services at all locations to IDEMIA’s new SMART-E Kiosk.  The new technology will give customers a […]

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State Police Arrest Work Release Absconder for Stealing Over $48,000 in Merchandise from New Castle County Retailers

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Date Posted: Wednesday, September 30th, 2026



The Delaware State Police arrested 40-year-old Steven Pozzie, of Smyrna, Delaware, on felony retail theft and related charges after he failed to return to Department of Correction (DOC) supervision and […]

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State Police Arrest Georgetown Man for Felony Theft of HVAC Units

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Date Posted: Saturday, September 26th, 2026



The Delaware State Police have arrested 46-year-old William Pusey of Georgetown, Delaware, on felony theft and related charges following an investigation into the theft of HVAC units in Sussex County.  […]

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State Police Investigating Armed Robbery at a Tobacco Store in Wilmington

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Date Posted: Saturday, September 26th, 2026



The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred Friday night at a tobacco store in Wilmington. On September 25, 2026, at approximately 9:10 p.m., troopers responded to […]

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State Police Issues Sex Offender Notifications

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Date Posted: Friday, September 25th, 2026



The Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit (SOAR) is issuing the following public notifications of homeless and wanted sex offenders. Wanted Sex Offenders SOAR is currently looking […]

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State Police Investigating Robbery in Georgetown

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Date Posted: Friday, September 25th, 2026



The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred Thursday night in the Fishhook Mobile Home Park in Georgetown. On September 24, 2026, at approximately 9:30 p.m., troopers responded […]

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State Police Arrest Wilmington Man for 5th Offense DUI in Dover

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Date Posted: Thursday, September 24th, 2026



The Delaware State Police arrested 67-year-old Kenny Jervey, from Wilmington, Delaware, on a 5th offense driving under the influence charge and related offenses following a traffic stop Wednesday afternoon in […]

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*Update – State Police Seek Public’s Assistance Locating Suspect* State Police Investigating Strong Arm Robbery in New Castle

Delaware State Police wanted flyer featuring a photo of Jarvis Sturgis. The flyer asks anyone who knows his whereabouts to call 9-1-1 or DSP Troop 2 at (302) 834-2620, or submit a tip to Delaware Crime Stoppers.

Date Posted: Monday, September 21st, 2026



The Delaware State Police is seeking the public’s assistance with locating Jarvis Sturgis, of Wilmington, Delaware, who is wanted in connection with a strong-arm robbery that occurred Tuesday in New Castle. […]

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