Seaford Recent Arrests
Seaford recent arrests are handled by the Seaford Police Department at 300 Virginia Avenue, and by Delaware State Police Troop 4 in Georgetown when the case happens outside city lines. Chief Marshall Craft leads SPD. The Sussex County Sheriff's Office and the Delaware State Police also support local work. For a Seaford arrest lookup, residents can contact the SPD Records Unit for arrest records, mugshots, and criminal histories. This page walks you through every route for finding Seaford recent arrests, including the CourtConnect portal, the DELJIS warrant tool, and the city FOIA form.
Seaford Overview
Seaford Police Recent Arrests
The Seaford Police Department (SPD) is the main agency for Seaford recent arrests. SPD sits on the 300 block of Virginia Avenue between the Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club. Non-emergency phone is (302) 629-6644; press inquiries run through (302) 629-6645.
Residents can get arrest records, mugshots, and criminal histories by contacting the SPD Records Unit at the Virginia Avenue office. Requests can be made in person or through a written application. SPD works alongside the Sussex County Sheriff's Office. The Delaware State Police hold the state criminal repository through the State Bureau of Identification.
Main department page: Seaford Police Department.
The site has navigation to records, press releases, and contact info. Chief Marshall Craft, Deputy Chief Tyler Justice, and Administrative Assistant Anita Bowers lead the team.
Seaford Police Press Releases
SPD publishes press releases with arrest details, charges, and ongoing investigations. The Seaford Police press release page hosts the full archive.
For questions about a specific press release, call (302) 629-6645. The department also publishes department news at a separate page.
Recent SPD news items covered the promotion of six officers at the September 14 City Council meeting, a new patrolman, the appointment of the department's first female lieutenant after 19 years of service, and the promotion of Tyler Justice to Deputy Chief after 10 years of service.
The Seaford PD news page has the full feed.
Department operations, community events, and major incidents land here alongside the formal press releases.
Seaford PD Contact and Records Unit
The records unit handles arrest record requests, crash reports, and mugshot requests.
The Seaford PD contact page has the full staff directory and phone list. For grant or major requests, Chief Craft is the contact. Admin Assistant Anita Bowers handles general inquiries.
| Office | Seaford Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 Virginia Avenue, Seaford, DE 19973 |
| P.O. Box 1100, Seaford, DE 19973 | |
| Phone | (302) 629-6644 |
| Fax | (302) 629-0672 |
How to Search Seaford Arrest Records
Pick the tool that matches what you have. CourtConnect works well with a name and date. DELJIS covers warrant checks. The DOC locator covers custody status.
To run a Seaford arrest search, bring:
- Full name of the person
- Rough date of the arrest
- Court that heard the case (Superior, CCP, or JoP)
- Case number if you have it
The Delaware CourtConnect portal covers civil, criminal, judgment, and lien records across the state. Some records are restricted: juvenile cases, adoption files, mental health proceedings, and expunged records do not appear.
For certified criminal histories, Seaford has an SBI fingerprint site as one of nine statewide. Fees run $72 for a state history and $85 for state plus federal. Book through IdentoGO.
Delaware State Police in Seaford
Delaware State Police Troop 4 in Georgetown covers Seaford incidents outside city limits and major cases inside the city. DSP press releases for Seaford are on the state police newsroom.
The Delaware State Police newsroom archives dozens of Seaford cases.
Recent DSP releases for Seaford include "Two Arrested in Drug Investigation – Seaford," a shots-fired complaint update, a fatal motor vehicle collision investigation, a fatal bicycle accident, Maryland fugitive arrests, and a homicide investigation update.
A drug case example showed a 58-year-old Bridgeville man and a 53-year-old Seaford man taken into custody with 17.73 grams of crack cocaine and 113 bags of heroin. Charges included Possession of Controlled Substance, PWITD, and Maintaining a Drug Property. Bond on one was $90,000 cash. Delaware Crime Stoppers takes anonymous tips at 1-800-TIP-3333.
Warrant Checks for Seaford Arrests
For active warrants tied to Seaford arrests, run a name through the DELJIS Online Wanted Person Review. The search covers every Delaware court, so Sussex County warrants appear alongside Kent and New Castle items.
Results show 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. Do not try to act on a warrant yourself; contact the issuing court.
Note: SPD recovers arrest records and mugshots at the Records Unit on Virginia Avenue in Seaford during business hours.
City of Seaford FOIA for Arrest Records
For records the police department cannot release directly, the city runs a FOIA intake form.
The Seaford FOIA request form is online.
The form asks for name, contact info, the records requested, and a cost threshold if you want to be told before fees pass a certain amount. The city has 15 business days to respond. Delaware FOIA is in 29 Del. C. §§ 10001-10006; more detail at delcode.delaware.gov.
Voluminous requests may be delayed. The notice on the form warns that a FOIA request itself can be treated as a public record and released to others who request it.
SPD also publishes a private property enforcement policy.
The SPD private property enforcement page covers how officers respond to trespass complaints and parking violations on private lots.
Seaford Criminal History and SBI Access
Seaford has its own SBI fingerprint site as one of nine statewide. The site covers Sussex County residents. Certified Delaware criminal history fees run $72.00. State plus federal costs $85.00, available only when mandated by law. Printed fingerprint cards alone cost $30.00. Expungement applications cost $72.00 initial plus $75.00 if approved.
Service codes:
- Personal Criminal History: 27RVGT
- Permit to Purchase (handgun): 27S8N2
- Expungement Application: 27S23V
- Driving Privilege Card: 27S424
- Printed Fingerprint Cards: 1111G2
Book through IdentoGO. Walk-ins may not be accepted at every site; check ahead. Photo ID required. Seaford residents needing foreign country authentication must visit the Dover office at 600 S. Bay Road for the Apostille process.
Seaford Arrest Custody and Courts
After a Seaford arrest that ends in a hold, the person usually goes to the Sussex Correctional Institution at 23203 DuPont Boulevard in Georgetown. SCI phone: (302) 856-5280. Seaford is one of the western Sussex County cities, so felony cases move from the arrest to the Sussex County Courthouse in Georgetown.
The DOC inmate locator shows the current custody status via VINELink. Users can sign up for free notifications by phone, text, or email when the custody state changes. Money deposits for inmates go through GTL ConnectNetwork online or money order mail.
Older historical records move to the Delaware Public Archives at 121 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. North in Dover. Seaford case files from pre-1900 Superior Court records may be held there. Phone (302) 744-5000.
Sussex County Recent Arrests
Seaford sits in Sussex County. Felony cases route to the Sussex County Courthouse in Georgetown. See the county page for full Sussex-level resources.
Nearby Cities
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