Sussex County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from Sussex County.
Escaped Prisoner Captured On Sunday Near Laurel
On Sunday morning, September 24, 2023, at approximately 9:30, Sussex Community Corrections Center (SCCC) Work Release offender Kyle Batson was observed walking away…
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Delaware Man Will Serve 4 Years In Federal Prison In Drug Case
David C. Weiss, U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware, announced that Vincent Mitchell, age 35 and an Ocean View resident, was sentenced…
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Just In: Rider Airlifter After Sunday Morning Crash
At 10:01 Sunday morning, an incident was reported involving a crashed vehicle and what is described as a motorized bicycle in Dagsboro. The…
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Fire Destroys Camper At Georgetown Campground Early Sunday
At 1:14 Sunday morning, emergency responders from several fire companies were dispatched to a camper trailer fire at the Homestead Campground, located at…
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Police Seize More Than 26,000 Bags Of Heroin
On September 14, 2023, at approximately 10:30 a.m., a law enforcement operation took place in Sussex County, resulting in the arrest of 41-year-old…
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Woman Dead, Infant Fighting For Life After Thursday House Fire
The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s office is investigating this morning’s house fire in Georgetown, Delaware. One occupant has died, and another occupant is…
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Investigators Release Cause Of Fire That Injured Three
The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s office is investigating yesterday afternoon's house fire in Laurel, Delaware that injured three people. Assistant State Fire Marshal…
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Fire Injures Three Tuesday, Pets Remain Missing
The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s office is investigating yesterday afternoon's house fire in Laurel, Delaware that injured three people. Assistant State Fire Marshal…
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Troopers Identify Woman Gunned Down Inside Vehicle
On the evening of September 10, 2023, an incident occurred in Laurel, that prompted an investigation by the Delaware State Police. This incident…
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National Weather Service Details Yesterday’s Tornado In Delaware
On Monday afternoon, Sussex County, Delaware, experienced a weather event that left a mark in the Dagsboro area. An EF-0 tornado, the weakest…
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