Capitol Police Investigating Death in Woods Behind Dover DMV
The Delaware Capitol Police are conducting a death investigation in a wooded area behind the Dover DMV, located at 303 Transportation Circle in Dover. At approximately 9:57 a.m., Capitol Police officers responded to the area after being notified by Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) employees that a deceased individual had been discovered by members of a state service agency. Delaware Capitol Police detectives, with assistance from the Delaware State Police, are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the death. The identity of the deceased is not being released pending notification of next of kin. No additional information about the victim is currently available. Currently, foul play is not suspected.
POST Leads National Session on Officer Fatigue, Expands Instructor Development
The Delaware Police Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST) is advancing officer wellness and public safety through national leadership on fatigue management and continued investment in law enforcement training across the state.
On April 21, POST Executive Director Sean Moriarty co-presented at the 2026 Lifesavers Conference on Roadway Safety in Baltimore, a national gathering of highway safety professionals, law enforcement leaders, and researchers. Moriarty joined Dr. Steve James and Brett Cowell to present “Dangerous Driving: Tired Cops and Cognitive Impairment Screening,” a session examining how fatigue affects officer decision-making, performance, and safety. POST also continues to strengthen law enforcement training capacity across Delaware. From April 13 to 17, POST partnered with the New Castle County Police Department to deliver a Certified Instructor Course at the Lt. Joseph Szczerba Police Academy. The program prepares officers to deliver consistent, high-quality training statewide.
Seventeen Officers Complete POST Instructor Course
The Delaware Police Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST) is proud to announce that 17 officers from 11 different police agencies successfully completed the POST Approved Instructor Course from March 16 to 20, 2026, at the Rehoboth Beach Police Department.
Suspicious Package Prompts Investigation at Dover DMV
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.
Bartender Charged After Fatal Crash Investigation
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.
