Sussex County

The Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Saturday afternoon in Laurel. According to investigators, troopers responded to TidalHealth Nanticoke on May 9, 2026, at approximately 3:20 p.m., …

Victim Survives Laurel Shooting As Police Recover Alleged Ghost Gun Read More

An investigation is underway after a driver allegedly entered the active crash scene and nearly struck emergency personnel on Saturday. In a story that First State Update first told you …

First Responders Almost Struck At Dewey Beach Crash Scene Read More

The report details a Delaware Department of Justice investigation into a fatal police shooting involving a Delaware State Police Corporal on October 4, 2023. Police initially responded to a reported …

Trooper Cleared In Fatal Home Invasion Shooting Read More

A Sussex County man pleaded guilty yesterday to transportation of a minor with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity.  U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika accepted the plea. According to …

Sussex County Man Facing Mandatory Prison Time After Sex With 12-Year-Old Read More

A fatal single-vehicle crash is under investigation by the Delaware State Police following an incident early Sunday morning in Lewes. Authorities said the crash occurred on April 26, 2026, at …

Young Man Killed In Tragic Early Sunday Morning Crash Identified Read More

A fatal single-vehicle crash is under investigation by the Delaware State Police following an incident early Sunday morning in Lewes. Authorities said the crash occurred on April 26, 2026, at …

Tragic Early Sunday Morning Crash Takes Young Mans Life Read More

A fatal crash that occurred near Georgetown last week remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police. Authorities said the incident took place on April 17, 2026, at approximately 12:00 …

Police Identify Man In Fatal Accident, New Findings Reveal What Really Happened Read More

A bicyclist has died following a crash Sunday night in Sussex County, according to the Delaware State Police. The collision occurred on April 19, 2026, at approximately 9:10 p.m. on …

Troopers ID Bicyclist Killed In Accident Sunday Read More

A two-month drug investigation in Laurel ended Friday, April 17, 2026, with the execution of a search warrant at the Little Creek Apartment Complex in Laurel. Police said officers searched …

Four Arrested In Drug Investigation, Search On For 5th Suspect Read More

Authorities in Seaford are investigating after a body was recovered from Williams Pond Wednesday morning. Police said the discovery was reported on April 15, 2026, at approximately 11:16 a.m., when …

Body Found In Pond Near Elementary School Read More