Sussex County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from Sussex County.
Driver Succumbs To Injuries Suffered Last Week
Delaware State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on earlier this month in Georgetown. Officials said on August 19, 2025,…
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Rider Killed After Striking Utility Pole Friday
Delaware State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Friday morning in Greenwood. Officials said on August 29, 2025, at…
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Police: Maryland Man Extends Delaware Stay After Assaulting Officer
On August 16th, 2025, at approximately 4:30 in the afternoon, Bethany Beach Police Officers responded to the area of South Atlantic Ave, for…
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Lewes & Rehoboth Canal Dredging Will Cost Millions
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Philadelphia District announced it awarded a $9.6 million contract to Cottrell Contracting Corporation of Chesapeake, Va.…
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Man Facing Drug Charges After Search Warrant
A coordinated law enforcement operation in Ellendale has led to the arrest of a 53-year-old man on multiple felony drug charges. On August…
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Woman Seriously Injured When Gunman Opens Fire On Lewes Home
Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in Lewes early this morning that left one woman injured. Officials said on August…
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Dredging And Beachfill At Indian River Inlet Coming In The Fall
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Philadelphia District has awarded an $8.1 contract to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company for dredging…
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Woman Airlifted After Crashing Into Tree Near Rehoboth Beach
REHOBOTH BEACH, DE — A woman sustained serious injuries Tuesday morning following a single-vehicle crash in the area of Coatue Boulevard and Old…
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Shooting In Rehoboth Beach Under Investigation
Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Friday night in Rehoboth Beach. On August 1, 2025, at approximately 10:59 p.m., troopers…
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Emergency Road Closure Announced In Sussex County
Delmar, DE — The Delaware Department of Transportation has announced the emergency closure of a section of Delmar Road beginning Monday, August 4,…
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