State of Emergency Declared – DEMA Emergency Operations Center Activated For Winter Storm Response
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware State Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Department of Transportation | Newsroom | Weather | Date Posted: Friday, January 23, 2026
Governor Matthew Meyer has signed a State of Emergency at 5:00 p.m. today in anticipation of Winter Storm Fern. The State of Emergency will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2026, and will allow for the mobilization of statewide resources needed to prepare for and respond to this storm, including the activation of the Delaware National Guard.
Bartender Charged After Fatal Crash Investigation
Alcohol Tobacco Enforcement | Delaware State Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Date Posted: Friday, January 23, 2026
A bartender faces charges after investigators determined she served alcohol to a visibly intoxicated patron who was later involved in a fatal two-vehicle crash on November 15, 2025.
Delaware State Police contacted the Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement (DATE) after their crash investigation revealed that the driver, Ashley Wright of Dover, Delaware, had been at Emmaculate Sports Bar, 3800 North DuPont Highway, New Castle, before the collision.
Surveillance footage obtained on November 18 showed that Wright displayed visible signs of intoxication while being served alcoholic beverages.
DUI Checkpoint Enforcement Results
Delaware State Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over | DUI Checkpoint | Impaired Driving | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 1, 2025
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS), Delaware State Police, and local law enforcement partnered to conduct a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint on Friday, September 26, 2025, in New Castle County.
During the checkpoint, law enforcement screened 228 vehicles and made 5 DUI arrests. In addition, law enforcement made 12 other traffic arrests.
DUI Checkpoint Enforcement
Delaware State Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over | Impaired Driving | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Monday, September 22, 2025
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS), Delaware State Police, and local law enforcement are partnering to conduct a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint on Friday, September 26, 2025, in New Castle County.
Driving under the influence can lead to devastating consequences, including serious injuries or even death. The financial impact can be overwhelming, often totaling $10,000 or more in attorney fees, fines, court costs, vehicle towing and repairs, missed work, and higher insurance premiums. A DUI may also result in losing your license and potentially your job.
Division of Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement Arrest Long Neck Man for Selling Alcohol Without a License
Alcohol Tobacco Enforcement | Delaware State Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, June 9, 2025
The Delaware Division of Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement (DATE) arrested 47-year old Lytain Dukes of Long Neck, Delaware, for selling alcoholic liquor without a license and related offenses following an investigation into the I.Y.K.Y.K. Social Hall.
