Suspicious Package Prompts Investigation at Dover DMV
Delaware Capitol Police | Delaware State Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
The Delaware Capitol Police are investigating an incident involving a suspicious package that prompted the evacuation of the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles Dover Office late Tuesday morning.
Earlier in the day, a DMV employee reported a suspicious package outside the Dover location. Responding officers confirmed the presence of a package and evacuated the building as a precaution.
The Delaware State Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit responded to inspect the package. Once it was determined to be safe, employees and customers were allowed to return to the building.
Through investigative measures, officers identified the individual who left the package, a backpack, outside the building the previous day after conducting business at the DMV.
At this time, investigators have reason to believe the backpack was unintentionally left behind. There is no evidence to suggest any intent to cause harm or disrupt operations.
Officers were first dispatched to the scene at approximately 11:45 a.m., and the facility was reopened at approximately 1:30 p.m.
Delaware Bay Barge Fire
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware State Police | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
SMYRNA, Del. – Multiple agencies are responding to a barge fire in the Delaware Bay. The barge is carrying salvage metal and is being moved to shallow water where it can be secured to allow responders on-scene to extinguish the fire and complete salvage operations. No injuries have been reported at this time. The agencies […]
Property Reassessment & Your Insurance: What Really Drives Premium Costs
Captive | Captive Insurance | Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
DOVER, DE (March 10, 2026) –The Delaware Department of Insurance (DOI) and its Consumer Services & Investigation team are working to make consumers aware that property reassessments do not determine homeowner’s insurance premiums. Recently, Delaware homeowners have expressed concern that statewide property reassessment will cause their homeowner insurance premiums to rise. This advisory explains what […]
Amid Hints of Spring, DNREC Reminds Delawareans of Yard Waste Options, Including Beneficial Reuse
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
As springtime approaches and lawn and garden cleanup begins, DNREC reminds Delaware residents that yard waste is banned from the state’s landfills. But there’s a more encouraging reminder when it comes to yard waste – when mulched or composted, it can become outstanding organic material that enhances beautification efforts for better lawns and gardens.
Capitol Police Seeks Public Comment on Assessment
Delaware Capitol Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Date Posted: Monday, March 9, 2026
The Delaware Capitol Police will host a team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®) on March 30, 2026. The site team will evaluate all aspects of its policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services, Chief William R. Thompson announced today.
The review is part of a voluntary process to achieve CALEA® accreditation, a nationally recognized benchmark of professional excellence in public safety that requires agencies to comply with 193 rigorous and comprehensive standards.
