The Smyrna Police Department, with the assistance of the Delaware State Police, Dover Police Department, Clayton Police Department, and the Delaware Department of Justice, recently conducted an operation within Smyrna's town limits. As part of our ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking, we conducted a targeted enforcement operation focused on individuals seeking to purchase sexual services. As a result, officers arrested and charged the individuals listed below. All subjects were...

On August 17, 2026, at approximately 1217 hours, the Smyrna Police Department responded to the unit block of E. Glenwood Avenue in reference to a check on the welfare of a female subject who appeared to be unconscious inside a vehicle. Upon arrival, SPD contacted the vehicle and observed a female operator inside who was observed going in and out of consciousness. Officers were able to awaken the female, at which time she regained consciousness and was observed concealing items within the...

The Smyrna Police Department is actively investigating a motor vehicle crash involving an electric scooter. On July 30, 2026, at approximately 9:21 p.m., a Toyota Camry was traveling northbound on Streamside Circle within the Christina Apartments Development. At the same time, a 15-year-old male, riding an electric scooter, was traveling southbound on Streamside Circle. The preliminary investigation revealed that the scooter continued South through the intersection and was struck head-on...