The Dover Police graduated this year's class of 19. (Photo courtesy of Dover Police Department)

Dover Police celebrates graduation of 2025 Municipal Police Academy class

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Police & Fire

The Dover Police Department proudly announced this week the graduation of the 2025 Municipal Police Academy. 19 recruits from 12 police agencies across Delaware completed the 21-week training program, culminating in a graduation ceremony at Dover Middle School Campus Auditorium. READ: Sussex Conservation District honors 2025 conservation stewardship awardees The ceremony was attended by key figures in law enforcement, including …

A man has been convicted in relation to the largest fentanyl seizure in state history. (Photo from the CDC)

Largest drug seizure in state history ends in conviction of Middletown man

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Police & Fire

Dwayne Fountain, a 54-year-old man from Middletown, has been convicted in connection with a massive drug trafficking conspiracy that led to the largest fentanyl seizure in Delaware’s history. He was found guilty by a federal jury of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, four counts of possession with intent to distribute, and two counts of distribution of controlled substances. The charges …

The arrested 13-year-old is not a student at Dover Middle School.

13-year-old arrested for threats towards Dover school

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Police & Fire

A 13-year-old male was arrested Wednesday after making threats towards Dover Middle School in Capital School District. The child, whose name has not been released, is a resident of Seaford, and is not a student at the school. The investigation began at 2:23 p.m. Tuesday when the Dover Police Department received three calls through 911 from the same number.  The …

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Cops, community activities set for Aug. 1 National Night Out

Jarek RutzCulture, Headlines

The camaraderie between Delaware’s police and communities in the First State will be celebrated Tuesday, Aug. 1. For the eighth straight year, the First State will participate in National Night Out where citizens throughout the state and across the nation are asked to turn on their front porch lights and spend the evening outside with neighbors and law enforcement.  The …