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State Police Arrest Smyrna Man After Stolen Vehicle Pursuit

Date Posted: Thursday, August 14th, 2025



Delaware State Police have arrested 37-year-old Adrian Waters of Smyrna, Delaware, on multiple charges following a pursuit of a stolen vehicle early Tuesday morning. On August 12, 2025, at approximately […]

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State Police Arrest Wilmington Man for Vehicular Assault Following a Two-Vehicle Crash in Bear

Date Posted: Wednesday, August 13th, 2025



Delaware State Police have arrested 39-year-old Marcus Simpson of Wilmington, Delaware, for vehicular assault, DUI, and felony gun charges following a two-vehicle crash that occurred Sunday in Bear. On August […]

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Troopers Arrest Man and Woman on Gun Charges Following Traffic Stop

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Date Posted: Wednesday, August 13th, 2025



The Delaware State Police have arrested 31-year-old Derrick Edwards of Millsboro, Delaware and 28-year-old Faythe Wise of Seaford, Delaware on felony gun charges following a traffic stop that occurred last […]

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State Police Arrest Virginia Man for Gun and Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop in Frankford

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Date Posted: Tuesday, August 12th, 2025



The Delaware State Police have arrested 19-year-old Demetrius Daniels of Chesapeake, Virginia, for gun and drug charges following a traffic stop early yesterday morning in Frankford. On August 11, 2025, […]

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Troopers Arrest Harrington Man for 6th Offense DUI

Date Posted: Tuesday, August 12th, 2025



Delaware State Police have arrested 61-year-old Paul Messick of Harrington, Delaware, for 6th offense felony DUI and other traffic offenses following a traffic stop yesterday in Felton. On August 11, […]

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Search Warrant in Ellendale Leads to Arrest for Drug Offenses

Date Posted: Tuesday, August 12th, 2025



Delaware State Police have arrested a 53-year-old Andre Mullen from Ellendale, Delaware, for felony drug charges following a search warrant yesterday in Ellendale. On August 11, 2025, members of the […]

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Detectives Conclude Joint Drug Trafficking Investigation in Delaware and Maryland

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Date Posted: Monday, August 11th, 2025



The Delaware State Police have arrested 34-year-old Aaron Nickerson of Wilmington, Delaware, 30-year-old Khalil Rodriguez-Fitzgerald of New Castle, Delaware, and 33-year-old Malcolm Moore of Claymont, Delaware on numerous drug dealing […]

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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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