Access Lewes Recent Arrests

Lewes recent arrests are handled by the Lewes Police Department at 114 East Third Street. Chief Thomas Spell leads the force of 16 state-certified officers, one civilian Administrative Assistant, and eight Parking Ambassadors. Emergency calls go through 911 at the Sussex County Emergency Dispatch Center. For a Lewes arrest search, the department publishes monthly crime reports and has a city FOIA coordinator for record requests. The Delaware Judiciary CourtConnect portal tracks the case once the court docket opens. This page covers every path for finding Lewes recent arrests.

Lewes Police Recent Arrests

The Lewes Police Department (LPD) covers the historic city and the beach area year round. The force runs a Patrol Division, Criminal Investigations, and a Bicycle and Beach Patrol. Chief Thomas Spell has led the department for years; his email is Thomas.Spell@cj.state.de.us.

Lewes PD core values include integrity, accountability, community, and professionalism. The mission statement notes that the role of the department is to supplement and aid community efforts, not supplant them, which fits the small-town feel of the Lewes waterfront.

The main page at ci.lewes.de.us covers department contact info and leadership.

Phone (302) 645-6264, fax (302) 645-1080. Emergency is 911, dispatched through Sussex County.

Lewes Police Staff and Contacts

The Lewes Police staff directory lists the current command and patrol staff.

Named staff include Chief Thomas Spell, plus Locklear, Azato, Woodyard, and Moyer. The mailing address is P.O. Box 227, Lewes, DE 19958. The physical office shares City Hall at 114 East Third Street.

Delaware Criminal Justice Council keeps a transparency page with required law enforcement disclosures for LPD.

The CJC Lewes PD page holds annual reports and any incident narratives filed under 11 Del. C. 9210. As of the latest update, LPD had no submitted incident narratives.

Lewes Police Monthly Crime Reports

LPD publishes a Monthly Crime/Activity Report (MCC) that covers arrests, incidents, calls for service, and traffic enforcement stats. The reports are filed in a PDF archive.

The Lewes Police Department Reports page has every monthly report.

The most recent reports listed include February 2026, January 2026, December 2025, and November 2025, with historical reports going back several years. Each MCC report lists Part 1 and Part 2 offenses plus departmental activity.

How to Search Lewes Arrest Records

Pick the tool that fits what you have. CourtConnect for court data, DELJIS for warrants, DOC locator for custody status.

To run a Lewes arrest search, bring:

• Full name of the person
• Approximate arrest date
• Court that heard the case
• Case number if available

The Delaware CourtConnect portal covers Superior Court, Court of Common Pleas, and Justice of the Peace Court dockets. The DELJIS Online Wanted Person Review gives the active warrant status. The DOC inmate locator returns custody info through VINELink, with free phone and email alerts.

For a certified criminal history, the SBI office in Georgetown handles Sussex County walk-ins. Fees run $72 for a Delaware history and $85 for state plus federal. Book through IdentoGO.

Warrant Checks for Lewes Arrests

Active warrants for Lewes arrests sit in DELJIS. Run a name through the DELJIS Wanted Person Review. The database holds more than 70,000 warrants issued by Delaware courts. Last name is required. Adding a first name narrows results.

Results display full name, birth month and year, charges, race, sex, issuing court, warrant number, and case number. Recent status changes may not be in the tool yet, per the DELJIS disclaimer. Only sworn officers can make arrests on a warrant.

City of Lewes FOIA for Arrest Records

The City of Lewes FOIA page covers the legal basis, intent, and procedures. Delaware Freedom of Information Act sits in Title 29, Chapter 100.

The Lewes FOIA page has the basic info.

For formal filings, the FOIA Coordinator email is FOIACoordinator@ci.lewes.de.us. You can also mail requests to the Coordinator at PO Box 227, Lewes, DE 19958, or fax (302) 645-6406.

The online form is the easiest route.

The Lewes online FOIA request form asks for contact info, the public body, and a detailed records description. A cost threshold field lets you set a dollar limit before the city moves forward.

Response runs 15 business days. Fees: the first 20 pages free, then $0.10 per sheet single-sided, $0.20 double-sided. Oversized copies run at actual cost. Admin fees kick in when a request takes more than an hour of staff time, billed at the lowest-paid staff rate capable of the work.

Review hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, except holidays. Note that a FOIA request itself can become a public record under Delaware law.

Lewes Arrest Court Data and Filings

Every Lewes arrest that reaches a court docket shows up in Delaware CourtConnect. The portal covers Superior Court, Court of Common Pleas, and Justice of the Peace Court cases for Sussex County and the rest of the state. Registration is free.

For formal criminal history checks tied to a Lewes arrest, the SBI Georgetown office is the closest walk-in site. Certified Delaware criminal history costs $72.00. State plus federal runs $85.00. Printed fingerprint cards without a background check cost $30.00.

Service codes to bring to the appointment:

• Personal Criminal History: 27RVGT
• Permit to Purchase (handgun): 27S8N2
• Expungement Application: 27S23V
• Printed Fingerprint Cards only: 1111G2

Photo ID is required. Results are not same-day at the Georgetown office. For more on Delaware FOIA and public records, the Attorney General's Open Government page has the full guide at attorneygeneral.delaware.gov.

Delaware State Police in Lewes

Delaware State Police Troop 7 in Lewes provides state-level coverage for the coastal area. Troop 7 handles arrests on state routes and assists LPD on major cases. Press releases from Troop 7 land in the Delaware State Police newsroom. Search by keyword or date to find a Lewes-area arrest.

State-level criminal history requests run through the SBI. The SBI criminal history page walks through the process. For Lewes residents, the nearest SBI fingerprint site is in Georgetown at Thurman Adams State Service Center, 546 South Bedford Street, Room 202. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Appointments are required for the Georgetown office at (302) 739-2528.

For tips on open cases, anonymous tips go to Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or through the Delaware sex offender central registry for offender-related reports. The registry is searchable by zip code and shows Tier 2 and Tier 3 offenders in the Lewes area.

Sussex County Recent Arrests

Lewes is in Sussex County. Felony cases from a Lewes arrest route to the Sussex County Courthouse in Georgetown. For more county-level info, see the county page.

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