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*Update – Victims and Suspect Identified* State Police Homicide Detectives Investigating Murder-Suicide in Frederica

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Date Posted: Monday, August 11th, 2025



Delaware State Police have identified 18-year-old Ethan Christensen, and 81-year-old Linda Hyman, both of Frederica, Delaware, as the victims in the murder-suicide last week in Frederica. The suspect, 53-year-old Staci […]

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*Update – Suspect Arrested* State Police Investigating Menacing Incident in Bridgeville; Troopers Asking for Public’s Help Locating Suspect

Date Posted: Monday, August 11th, 2025



Delaware State Police have arrested 30-year-old John Gleysteen of Bridgeville, Delaware for felony offenses following a menacing incident that occurred last week in Bridgeville. On August 5, 2025, at approximately […]

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Delaware State Police Announces the Retirement of Lt. Colonel Daniel Meadows

Date Posted: Monday, August 11th, 2025



The Delaware State Police (DSP) proudly announces the retirement of Lt. Colonel Daniel Meadows, who concluded a distinguished 30-year career in law enforcement last Friday. Lt. Colonel Meadows leaves a […]

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Delaware State Police S.O.A.R. Searching for Wanted Sex Offenders

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Date Posted: Saturday, August 9th, 2025



The Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit (S.O.A.R.) is currently looking for the following wanted sex offenders after they either failed to register or re-register at their current address. If […]

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Homeless Sex Offender Notification

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Date Posted: Saturday, August 9th, 2025



The following individuals are not wanted for failing to register or re-register at their current address. This is a Homeless Sex Offender Public Notification. If you have information that the listed […]

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*Update – Suspects Arrested* State Police Investigating Smoke Shop Burglary

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Date Posted: Friday, August 8th, 2025



Delaware State Police have arrested 18-year-old Tramez Bundick, 18-year-old Jayden Hack, a 16-year-old male, and a 17-year-old male, all of Millsboro, Delaware, for burglary and related offenses following two burglary […]

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State Police Detectives Investigating Shooting in Lewes

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Date Posted: Friday, August 8th, 2025



Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in Lewes early this morning that left one woman injured. On August 8, 2025, at approximately 12:03 a.m., troopers responded to […]

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State Police Homicide Detectives Investigating Murder-Suicide in Frederica

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Date Posted: Thursday, August 7th, 2025



The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is investigating a murder-suicide that occurred last night in Frederica which resulted in the loss of three lives. On August 6, 2025, at approximately […]

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Detectives Arrest North Carolina Man for Reckless Endangering

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Date Posted: Wednesday, August 6th, 2025



The Delaware State Police have arrested 24-year-old Messiah Bernavil of Greensboro, North Carolina for reckless endangering following an incident that took place Monday night in Newark. On August 4, 2025, […]

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State Police Investigating Menacing Incident in Bridgeville; Troopers Asking for Public’s Help Locating Suspect

Date Posted: Wednesday, August 6th, 2025



Delaware State Police continues to investigate a menacing incident that occurred yesterday in Bridgeville and are asking the public’s help with locating the suspect, 30-year-old John Gleysteen of Bridgeville, Delaware. […]

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