Sussex County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from Sussex County.
ICE Conducts Arrest Operation In Delaware
On Tuesday, February 4, 2025, Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conducted a fugitive apprehension operation within the city limits of Georgetown, Delaware.…
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Delaware State Police Investigate Frankford Shooting, Suspect at Large
Frankford, DE — Delaware State Police detectives are investigating a shooting that left a 41-year-old man critically injured yesterday afternoon in Frankford. Officials…
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Milford K9 Alert Leads To Newark Man’s Arrest
On January 28, 2025, at approximately 12:58 a.m., Milford Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the area of N. DuPont Blvd (Route…
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Officials: Rider In Critical Condition After Fleeing From Police
The Delaware State Police are investigating a serious crash that occurred yesterday in Lewes that left one man critically injured. Officials said on…
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Seaford Man Convicted In Rape Of 12-Year-Old
Fidel Chamorro-Ramirez, a 19-year-old resident of Seaford has been convicted of second-degree rape following the assault of a 12-year-old child in 2023. The…
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Shelter In Place Ordered After HAZMAT Incident At Perdue Plant In Georgetown
The Georgetown Fire Company and Georgetown Police Department have issued a shelter-in-place order following a hazardous materials (HAZMAT) incident at the Perdue plant…
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State Police Charge Man With Stalking And Harassment
The Delaware State Police have arrested 39-year-old Daniel Wilkowski of Lewes, Delaware, on charges of stalking and harassment. The arrest follows a series…
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Government Offices And School Closures, Delays For Tuesday
On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, the State of Delaware offices in Kent and Sussex Counties will open at 10 a.m. due to severe…
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Delaware Snow Totals And Charts
Delaware experienced a substantial snowfall event overnight into Monday, with various regions across the state reporting significant snow accumulations. The National Weather Service…
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Water Rescue Underway Near Indian River Inlet
Just before 10:30 Monday morning rescue units were dispatched to Inlet Road, near the Burton Island Nature Trail in Rehoboth Beach, for a…
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