http://capegazette.villagesoup.com?source=rss Latest police stories from Cape Gazette. Thu, 24 May 2012 00:22:53 EDT Thu, 24 May 2012 00:22:53 EDT en-us Copyright 2011 Cape Gazette http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/police-charge-lewes-man-with-attempted-robbery/827669?source=rss ]]> Lewes Police Department officers charged a city resident after they say he entered a home near Schley Avenue and demanded money. The incident occurred about 4:30 p.m., May 17. Lewes police, assisted by Delaware State Police and Milton Police Department, apprehended Keith Truitt, 37, of the 100 block of Schley Avenue. Police say the victim called police after a physical struggle with Truitt, and officers saw the ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/police-charge-lewes-man-with-attempted-robbery/827669 Mon, 21 May 2012 16:49:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Staff) Police http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/millsboro-man-tyrone-coleman-dies-in-car-crash/827588?source=rss The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a single-car crash May 21 that killed a Millsboro man. Tyrone W. Coleman, 32, was driving a 1994 Cadillac Deville at 5:07 a.m. when for unknown reasons he failed to negotiate a curve on southbound Hollyville Road near Harmony Cemetery Road, said Cpl. Gary Fournier of the Delaware State Police. The car traveled on the grassy roadside, hit two ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/millsboro-man-tyrone-coleman-dies-in-car-crash/827588 Mon, 21 May 2012 15:39:03 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Melissa Steele) Police http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/long-neck-raid-nets-drug-arrests/827357?source=rss ]]> Police arrested two men and a woman May 18 after an investigation into illegal drug sales in the area. Officers with the Delaware State Police Sussex County Drug Unit executed a search warrant at a home in the 200 block of Long Neck Circle in The Pines of Long Neck development. Police found about 20 mg of heroin packaged for sale, 127 oxycodone pills in various strenghths, eight endocet pills, four alprazolom ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/long-neck-raid-nets-drug-arrests/827357 Mon, 21 May 2012 12:31:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Melissa Steele) Police http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/milton-mother-and-son-duo-face-drug-charges/827351?source=rss ]]> A mother and son faces drug charges after police raided their Milton home May 17. The Delaware State Police Sussex County Drug Unit assisted by Milton police executed a search warrant at 6:11 a.m. at a residence in the unit block of Sailor Lane, said Cpl. Gary Fournier of the Delaware State Police. Inside the home, police discovered 2.8 pounds of marijuana packaged individually – 13 oxycodone pills, 51 hydrocodone... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/milton-mother-and-son-duo-face-drug-charges/827351 Mon, 21 May 2012 12:26:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Melissa Steele) Police http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/police-man-sold-k2/825729?source=rss A 38-year-old Georgetown man was charged May 16 in connection with illegally transporting alcohol and possession of a designer drug. Officers with the Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement conducted an administrative inspection of One Stop Liquor Mart in Georgetown when they saw a large amount of alcohol purchased and transported, said Kimberly Chandler of the Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/police-man-sold-k2/825729 Thu, 17 May 2012 13:24:47 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Melissa Steele) Police http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/police-investigate-perfume-outlet-burglary/824935?source=rss Delaware State Police are investigating the burglary of a perfume outlet resulting in the theft of $50,000 in perfume. The theft occurred between 3 a.m. and 8:40 a.m. May 3 at the Perfumania, 35016 Midway Outlet Drive, Rehoboth Beach, said Cpl. Gary Fournier of the Delaware State Police. Someone pried open the front door and deactivated the alarm system by damaging it, he said. The person took $50,000 worth of ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/police-investigate-perfume-outlet-burglary/824935 Tue, 15 May 2012 17:47:47 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Melissa Steele) Police http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/rehoboth-beach-masseur-charged-with-rape/824255?source=rss ]]> Rehoboth Beach police arrested a Rehoboth Beach masseuse May 7 in connection with fourth-degree rape after police say he improperly touched a victim during massage treatments. Robert B. Diamond, 47, of Langhorne, Pa., and Rehoboth Beach, was charged with two counts of fourth-degree rape, one count of unlawful imprisonment and five counts of third-degree unlawful sexual contact. A woman received a massage from ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/rehoboth-beach-masseur-charged-with-rape/824255 Mon, 14 May 2012 14:58:41 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Melissa Steele) Police http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/woman-arrested-in-kitten-deaths/821315?source=rss ]]> Wilmington police arrested a Millsboro woman this morning who SPCA officials say crushed three kittens with her hands. Ashley Barnes, 21, was arrested in Rodney Square, Wilmington, after police received an anonymous tip, said Christina Motoyoshi, spokeswoman for Delaware SPCA. Barnes is being held by police on $3,000 secured bond, Motoyoshi said. Barnes originally was charged April 6 with three felony counts of ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/woman-arrested-in-kitten-deaths/821315 Wed, 09 May 2012 16:15:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Melissa Steele) Police http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/police-investigate-vfw-burglary/821926?source=rss Rehoboth Beach police are investigating the burglary of the VFW Post 7447 on State Road. Someone pried open a rear window early morning May 8 and entered the building, said Chief Keith Banks of the Rehoboth Beach Police Department. Once inside, Banks said, the person took $130 mostly in quarters and fled. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective William L. Sullivan 227-2577 or go to www.tipsubmit.com. http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/police-investigate-vfw-burglary/821926 Wed, 09 May 2012 11:24:30 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Melissa Steele) Police http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/ellendale-man-charged-in-touching-girlfriends-daughter-9/820885?source=rss ]]> Milton police arrested a Tier 3 sex offender May 7 who they say molested his girlfriend's 9-year-old daughter. The mother contacted police and told them Tyrone E. Hazzard, 33, of Ellendale, had sexually touched her daughter, said Capt. John Cornwell of the Milton Police Department. Police interviewed the daughter and learned of three incidents in which Hazzard sexually touched her, said Cornwell. Hazzard had ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/ellendale-man-charged-in-touching-girlfriends-daughter-9/820885 Mon, 07 May 2012 14:27:29 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Melissa Steele) Police http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/milton-man-charged-in-burglary/820882?source=rss ]]> Milton police on May 6 arrested a Milton man, 53, who they say broke into a home in the 100 block of Walnut Street and took items. Sylvester Person left behind evidence at the home linking him to the crime, said Capt. John Cornwell of the Milton Police Department Police charged Person with third-degree burglary, possession of burglary tools, theft and local fugitive. He was committed to Sussex Correctional ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/milton-man-charged-in-burglary/820882 Mon, 07 May 2012 14:25:15 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Melissa Steele) Police http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/police-investigate-car-break-ins/820605?source=rss Delaware State Police are investigating several car break-ins May 3 - 4 in eastern Sussex County. An unknown number of people entered unlocked cars, many parked in driveways, and took items including car speakers and money, said Master Cpl. Gary Fournier spokesman for the Delaware State Police. Seven vehicles located on Madison Drive, Nesbit Station, Lewes; Major Street, Lincoln; North Westwood Drive, Pot-Nets ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/police-investigate-car-break-ins/820605 Mon, 07 May 2012 10:30:42 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Melissa Steele) Police http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/police-boy-14-raped-younger-brother/819983?source=rss Milton police arrested a 14-year-old Lewes boy May 4 who they say raped his 7-year-old younger brother. Milton police interviewed the younger brother at Milton Elementary School a couple of times pertaining to a school issue when the boy revealed the abuse, said Capt. John Cornwell of the Milton Police Department. The boy told police he was sexually abused from November 2011 to April 2012, Cornwell said. Police ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/police-boy-14-raped-younger-brother/819983 Fri, 04 May 2012 14:55:25 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Melissa Steele) Police http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/fatal-crash-investigation-continues/819469?source=rss Delaware State Police continue to investigate an accident that claimed the life of a Millsboro man who drove into the rear of a school bus April 5. "There's many factors to consider when doing the investigation," said Master Cpl. Gary Fournier of the Delaware State Police. "He might not have been paying attention or there may have been sun glare – I can't speculate." Michael A. Merchant, 22, was driving eastbound ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/fatal-crash-investigation-continues/819469 Thu, 03 May 2012 16:18:05 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Melissa Steele) Police http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/rehoboth-investigates-series-of-tv-burglaries/819436?source=rss Rehoboth Beach police are investigating several burglaries and attempted burglaries in which three flat screen TVs recently were stolen. The homes involved were in the Henlopen Avenue and Grove Street area, said Chief Keith Banks of the Rehoboth Beach Police Department. Someone has cut window screens and broken windows of five homes during attempted burglaries, Banks said. Two unsecured homes were robbed when ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/rehoboth-investigates-series-of-tv-burglaries/819436 Thu, 03 May 2012 15:46:17 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Melissa Steele) Police http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/millsboro-man-charged-with-drugs-weapons-in-wildlife-area/819274?source=rss Fish and Wildlife agents arrested a Millsboro man May 2 at the Ingrams Pond Wildlife Area in connection with drug and weapons charges. Agents arrested Jeffery J. Adkins, 25, at the wildlife area's boat ramp, said Sgt. Gregory Rhodes of the Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife Enforcement. He was charged with carrying a concealed deadly weapon, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, possession... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/millsboro-man-charged-with-drugs-weapons-in-wildlife-area/819274 Thu, 03 May 2012 14:02:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Melissa Steele) Police http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/millsboro-man-sought-in-connection-with-fire/818659?source=rss Delaware State Fire Marshal's Office is searching for a Millsboro man, 52, who they say set a Millsboro mobile home on fire. Wayne T. Taylor, 52, is sought in connection with a fire at 5:41 p.m. April 30 in the 22000 block of Bethel Road that burned a mobile home and shed, said Deputy Chief Fire Marshall Randall Lee. Gumboro Fire Department responded to heavy fire at the scene, he said. The home did not have ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/millsboro-man-sought-in-connection-with-fire/818659 Wed, 02 May 2012 13:25:49 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Melissa Steele) Police http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/greenwood-robbery-suspect-sought/818657?source=rss Greenwood police are searching for a man in connection with an April 30 armed robbery of a truck stopped at the intersection of Routes 13 and 16. The box-style truck stopped at 9:30 a.m. when a man standing on the west shoulder of Route 13 north of Market Street got in the passenger side of the truck, said Chief Mark B. Anderson of the Greenwood Police Department. The man pulled out a gun described as a Ruger 9mm ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/greenwood-robbery-suspect-sought/818657 Wed, 02 May 2012 13:24:51 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Melissa Steele) Police http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/greenwood-man-charged-in-couples-murder/818293?source=rss ]]> A 32-year-old Greenwood man has been charged with murder in connection with the deaths of an elderly couple found dead April 26 in their Greenwood home. Michael P. Emory was charged May 1 with two counts of first-degree murder, four counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, second-degree burglary and theft of more than $1,500. Police found Harvey Cashwell, 76, and his wife Carolyn ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/greenwood-man-charged-in-couples-murder/818293 Tue, 01 May 2012 16:42:14 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Melissa Steele) Police http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/trooper-suv-collide-in-millsboro/817894?source=rss A Delaware State Police patrol car struck an SUV crossing U.S. 113 April 27 sending both trooper and driver to the hospital. The accident happened at 4:12 p.m. when Jeffrey C. Johnson, 55, attempted to cross U.S. 113 onto Sheep Pen Road north of Millsboro, said Cpl. Jeffrey Hale of the Delaware State Police. Johnson was stopped at a crossover when he entered the southbound left-hand lane of U.S. 113, Hale said. A ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/news/story/trooper-suv-collide-in-millsboro/817894 Tue, 01 May 2012 10:26:51 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Melissa Steele) Police