Delaware Bay Barge Fire Declared Under Control
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
SMYRNA, Del. – Agencies from the U.S. Coast Guard, the State of Delaware, and the State of New Jersey have coordinated response efforts since yesterday and early this morning and have declared the barge fire under control. No injuries were reported for this incident. The barge was carrying salvage metal at the time of the […]
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 […]
Capitol Police Seeks Public Comment on Assessment
Delaware Capitol Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Featured Posts | 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.
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer Proclaims March 9-13, 2026 Severe Weather Awareness Week
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
State and Community Partners Promote Severe Weather Safety With Online Public Education Campaigns and Then & Now: Navigating Delaware’s Evolving Severe Weather Landscape. A Panel Discussion on March 10, 3-4:30 pm SMYRNA, Del. – Governor Matt Meyer has proclaimed March 9-13, 2026 Severe Weather Awareness Week to promote emergency preparedness and enhance public safety. […]
