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Traffic stop yields gun charges for two in Georgetown

Georgetown- Delaware State Police arrested 26-year-old Shantai Lancaster of Norfolk, VA, and 21-year-old Kyanna Stevens of Norfolk, VA, on drugs and weapons charges following a traffic stop Saturday morning. On May 8,…

May 9, 2021

11 Georgetown County businesses charged for serving alcohol to underage customers during spring break

GEORGETOWN, SC – The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office, along with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, conducted spring break alcohol compliance investigations at 52 establishments within Georgetown County. Eleven alcohol-licensed locations sold…

April 17, 2021

$40,000 winning lottery ticket sold at Georgetown liquor store

GEORGETOWN, DE – A 43-year-old Georgetown man, who wished to remain anonymous, claimed a 7 Instant Game $40,000 top prize on April 7, 2021 at Lottery Headquarters. He had purchased the winning…

April 9, 2021

Catholic school ‘bomber’ gets year in federal prison

WASHINGTON – The Justice Department announced today that Sonia Tabizada, 36, of San Jacinto, California, was sentenced to 15 months and 13 days for intentionally obstructing persons in the enjoyment of their…

March 29, 2021

Man charged for trying to steal AC equipment from Georgetown County Library

GEORGETOWN, SC – The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office has filed a charge of Malicious Injury to Personal Property (Over $2,000) against John Grover Frasier Jr., 42, following an attempt to remove air…

March 10, 2021

Plantersville woman arrested for attempted murder in Georgetown stabbing attack

GEORGETOWN, SC – A Woman is in custody today after she stabbed another female and confronted officers. The incident happened in Georgetown on Friday night where the Georgetown Sheriff’s Office reported they…

March 6, 2021

Georgetown Sheriff’s Office Arrest Two for Murder of Andrews Man

ANDREWS, SC – The Georgetown Sheriff’s Office has reported two arrests have been made in regards to the February 10th murder of William Butler Jr. On Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, deputies responded…

March 5, 2021

Georgetown man charged with 5 pounds of pot

GEORGETOWN, SC – The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office deputies charged a man with possession with intent to distribute more than five pounds of marijuana Monday following a traffic stop. A deputy stopped…

March 3, 2021

Georgetown Man Sentenced to More than 28 Years in Prison for Child Sex Crimes

URBANA, ILL – Ian J. Dukes, 38, of Georgetown, Ill., was sentenced today to 342 months (28 ½ years) for his role in child sex crimes involving two minors. Chief U.S. District…

February 24, 2021

California Woman Pleads Guilty to Hate Crime for Threatening to Bomb Catholic Prep School

SAN JACINTO, CA – The Justice Department announced today that Sonia Tabizada, age 36, of San Jacinto, California, pleaded guilty in federal court to intentionally obstructing persons in the enjoyment of their…

January 5, 2021

California woman pleads guilty to threatening to bomb catholic school over gay wedding articles

CALIFORNIA – The Justice Department announced today that Sonia Tabizada, age 36, of San Jacinto, California, pleaded guilty in federal court to intentionally obstructing persons in the enjoyment of their free exercise…

January 4, 2021

Georgetown Man Slipped Out of Handcuffs, Stole Sheriff’s Car

GEORGTOWN, SC – Deputies from Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office have taken Samuel Adam Robinson, 38, into custody without incident. Robinson is accused of slipping from handcuffs and stealing a Georgetown County Sheriff’s…

November 16, 2020

Delaware Police Searching for Suspect in Fatal Hit and Run in Georgetown

Georgetown, DE – Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing to investigate a fatal hit and run crash involving a pedestrian in which the striking vehicle fled the scene and are…

November 14, 2020

NJ.com Report: Amtrak train slams into car stuck on tracks in New Jersey. Police dashcam captures crash.

Pedestrian Involved in Hit and Run in Georgetown in Critical Condition

Georgetown, DE – Delaware State Police are investigating a hit and run collision that seriously injured a pedestrian. On November 7, 2020, at approximately 6:18 p.m., a vehicle was traveling eastbound on…

November 9, 2020

Georgetown Sheriff’s Dept: Riding Gold Carts on Beaches Is Illegal

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, SC – Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents and visitors that the operation of golf carts on county beaches is illegal. Georgetown County ordinance says: “Vehicles prohibited. Driving or…

November 7, 2020

Georgetown Man Charged for Assault Against Co-Worker

Millville-Delaware State Police arrested 37-year-old Dorian U. Armstrong of Georgetown on assault charges following a physical altercation. On October 17, 2020, at approximately 3:01 p.m., troopers responded to Al Casapulla’s Restaurant located at 35265…

October 19, 2020

Georgetown Teens Charged for Burglary

Georgetown, DE-Georgetown Police have arrested two 15-year-old male juveniles, both of Georgetown, for burglary and related charges. On Sunday, October 11, 2020, Georgetown Officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Wagamon…

October 14, 2020

Dad Paid $300,000 Bribe to Try to Get Son on Georgetown Tennis Team

BOSTON – A California man was sentenced today for using fraud and bribery to facilitate his child’s acceptance to Georgetown University. Peter Dameris, 60, of Pacific Palisades, Calif., was sentenced by U.S.…

October 5, 2020

Two arrested after missing person cases turns into murder case

GEORGETOWN, SC – Sheriff Carter Weaver announces that an investigation into a local missing person case has culminated in the arrest of two persons in connection to the victim’s murder. In August…

August 25, 2021

Welcome aboard, Five-0 pup joins Sheriff’s Office

GEORGETOWN, SC – Dukat, an 18-month-old German Shepherd-Belgian Malinois mix, has been sworn in by Sheriff Carter Weaver.K-9 Dukat was born in Poland and came to the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office via…

June 8, 2021

This entire family was arrested for jailhouse mail-order drug business

GEORGETOWN, SC – A Georgetown family is behind bars after authorities uncovered their illegal mail-order jail house drug mailing business. Agents of the Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit working with corrections personnel at…

June 8, 2021

6-year-old boy dies days after car slams into truck at Seaford intersection

Seaford, DE – A tragic crash at a rural intersection in Sussex County has claimed the life of a 6-year-old boy, who died five days after a Toyota Corolla collided with a…

August 6, 2025

Virginia native Mikie Sherrill’s illegal stock trades in Congress made her a mult-millionaire, now she’s running for New Jersey governor

Mikie Sherrill, a Virginia native, has charted an impressive path to political prominence, but her financial success has drawn scrutiny as she campaigns for New Jersey’s governorship. Born in Alexandria, Virginia, Sherrill…

August 3, 2025

High speed chase leads police to weapons and drugs in Harrington

Delaware State Police arrested two men after a vehicle pursuit in Bridgeville led to the discovery of guns, drugs, and ammunition. On July 30 around 3:05 p.m., members of the Sussex County…

August 1, 2025

Louisiana man sentenced to 30 months for illegal digging at Native American sites and firearm possession

ALEXANDRIA, La. — A Georgetown man has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison after being convicted of unauthorized archaeological excavation and illegal firearm possession, officials announced Thursday. Roy Everett Jordan,…

July 19, 2025

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