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Delaware to Hold First Missing Persons Day on Oct. 24

Delaware State Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Division of Forensic Science | Featured Posts | New Castle County | Date Posted: Monday, September 21, 2026

The Delaware Division of Forensic Science, in partnership with New Castle County Police, Wilmington Police and the Delaware State Police, will host the state’s first Missing and Unidentified Persons Day on Saturday, October 24, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Route 9 Library in New Castle. This free event is for all families and friends affected by the disappearance of a loved one. Participants can meet with agencies working to locate missing people, identify unknown remains, learn about available resources, and connect with advocates and other families. Families are encouraged to preregister, although a prior missing-person report is not required to attend. Preregistration: Chief Forensic Investigator Carla Tarrach, Carla.Tarrach@delaware.gov, 302-407-4632




OHS Releases DUI Checkpoint Results, Reinforces Ongoing Efforts to Reduce Impaired

Delaware State Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Monday, September 14, 2026

The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) in partnership with the Delaware State Police and local law enforcement agencies across the state, conducted a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint on Friday, September 11, 2026, in Sussex County.

A total of 671 vehicles passed through the checkpoint, resulting in five DUI arrests.

The checkpoint was part of Delaware’s ongoing efforts to prevent impaired driving and encourage motorists to make responsible choices before getting behind the wheel.




OHS Releases DUI Checkpoint Results, Reinforces Ongoing Efforts to Reduce Impaired Driving

Delaware State Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | DUI Checkpoint | Impaired Driving | Office of Highway Safety | Sober Rides | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 15, 2026

DOVER, Del. (July 15, 2026) – The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) in partnership with the Delaware State police and local law enforcement agencies across the state, conducted a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint on Friday, July 10, 2026, in Sussex County. A total of 983 vehicles passed through the checkpoint, resulting in […]




OHS, Law Enforcement Partners Announce July DUI Checkpoint

Delaware State Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | DUI Checkpoint | Impaired Driving | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 7, 2026

DOVER, Del. (July 7, 2026) – The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) in partnership with the Delaware State police and local law enforcement agencies across the state, will be conducting a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint on Friday, July 10, 2026 in Sussex County. The checkpoint is part of Delaware’s ongoing efforts to […]




Emergency Sirens Test On July 7, 2026

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware State Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 23, 2026

SMYRNA, Del. — The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), the Delaware State Police, and  Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (PSEG), will conduct a quarterly test of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations Alert and Notification system on Tuesday, July 7 at 7:20 p.m. There are 37 sirens in Delaware located within a 10-mile radius of […]







  Category: Delaware State Police

Delaware to Hold First Missing Persons Day on Oct. 24

Delaware State Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Division of Forensic Science | Featured Posts | New Castle County | Date Posted: Monday, September 21, 2026

The Delaware Division of Forensic Science, in partnership with New Castle County Police, Wilmington Police and the Delaware State Police, will host the state’s first Missing and Unidentified Persons Day on Saturday, October 24, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Route 9 Library in New Castle. This free event is for all families and friends affected by the disappearance of a loved one. Participants can meet with agencies working to locate missing people, identify unknown remains, learn about available resources, and connect with advocates and other families. Families are encouraged to preregister, although a prior missing-person report is not required to attend. Preregistration: Chief Forensic Investigator Carla Tarrach, Carla.Tarrach@delaware.gov, 302-407-4632




OHS Releases DUI Checkpoint Results, Reinforces Ongoing Efforts to Reduce Impaired

Delaware State Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Monday, September 14, 2026

The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) in partnership with the Delaware State Police and local law enforcement agencies across the state, conducted a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint on Friday, September 11, 2026, in Sussex County.

A total of 671 vehicles passed through the checkpoint, resulting in five DUI arrests.

The checkpoint was part of Delaware’s ongoing efforts to prevent impaired driving and encourage motorists to make responsible choices before getting behind the wheel.




OHS Releases DUI Checkpoint Results, Reinforces Ongoing Efforts to Reduce Impaired Driving

Delaware State Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | DUI Checkpoint | Impaired Driving | Office of Highway Safety | Sober Rides | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 15, 2026

DOVER, Del. (July 15, 2026) – The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) in partnership with the Delaware State police and local law enforcement agencies across the state, conducted a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint on Friday, July 10, 2026, in Sussex County. A total of 983 vehicles passed through the checkpoint, resulting in […]




OHS, Law Enforcement Partners Announce July DUI Checkpoint

Delaware State Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | DUI Checkpoint | Impaired Driving | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 7, 2026

DOVER, Del. (July 7, 2026) – The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) in partnership with the Delaware State police and local law enforcement agencies across the state, will be conducting a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint on Friday, July 10, 2026 in Sussex County. The checkpoint is part of Delaware’s ongoing efforts to […]




Emergency Sirens Test On July 7, 2026

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware State Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 23, 2026

SMYRNA, Del. — The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), the Delaware State Police, and  Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (PSEG), will conduct a quarterly test of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations Alert and Notification system on Tuesday, July 7 at 7:20 p.m. There are 37 sirens in Delaware located within a 10-mile radius of […]