Bethany Beach Police

04/17/2026

The Bethany Beach Police Department is seeking motivated professionals to join our ranks. We offer more than just a job; we offer a path to leadership and a chance to protect the heart of our coastal community. Apply now to join the BBPD team!

04/15/2026

The men and women of the Bethany Beach Police Department proudly recognize our partners at the Sussex County Emergency Operations Center in honor of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the dedicated call takers and dispatchers at SUSCOM, whose professionalism, composure, and commitment ensure clear, reliable communication during even the most high-stress situations. Your work is critical to the safety and success of Bethany Beach PD and all law enforcement agencies throughout Sussex County.

Thank you for everything you do—today and every day.

PFC Meredith and Intern Moore delivered SUSCOM dispatchers lunch today!

03/27/2026

On March 26th, 2026, members of the Bethany Beach Police Department with the assistance of the Delaware State Police Governor's Task Force, executed a search warrant at a property on the 800 block of Garfield Parkway. The search warrant was obtained following an investigation of William E. Lewis (47 years old)and Amy J. Oliver (45 years old),for the use of illegal narcotics in the residence. During a search of Lewis, Oliver, the residence and property, officers found the following items:

-Digital scale
-Microwave with crack co***ne residue
-Several containers with white powdery residue
-Drug paraphernalia
-Unsecured fi****ms

Lewis was arrested and charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $69,800.00 cash bond.

-Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony X2
-Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony
-Unlawful to Knowingly Operate a Clandestine Laboratory
-Maintaining a Drug Property
-Conspiracy 2nd Degree
-Endangering the Welfare of a Child By Committing a Title 16 Offense With Child in the Dwelling X3
-Unlawfully Dealing With a Child Permits

03/10/2026

Planning to celebrate this St. Patrick’s Day? Enjoy the weekend and make sure you have a safe ride home!

⏰ Starting Saturday, March 14th @ 10 a.m., claim a $20 voucher for Uber or Lift.

🗓️ Set a reminder now via the website.

✅ Then use your voucher anytime between Saturday, March 14th at 12 p.m. —> Sunday, March 15th at 3:30 a.m!

Sponsored by Delaware Office of Highway Safety Sober Rides is helping Delawareans celebrate St. Patty’s day safely. Claim your $20 voucher for Lyft or Uber at www.MySoberRides.com

02/23/2026

SR-26 ROAD CLOSURE/WIRES DOWN update:

CLEARED/REOPENED

12:05 pm 2/24/26— The area was shutdown momentarily for BB Public Works to clear remaining tree debris from the roadway. No further updates.

11:24 am 2/24/26— SR-26 is now reopened to traffic.

8:00 am 2/24/26— Driving restrictons have been lifted. Utility crew has been on scene since 3 am tending to the pole/downed wires. Area still not open. Avoid this area. Post will be updated when it's cleared!

6:30 pm— The roadway at SR-26 in the area of Lakeview Drive is still shutdown. Please avoid the area and stay off the roadway. As of 5:00 pm there is a Level 2 driving restriction, meaning no person may operate a motor vehicle on Delaware roadways except essential personnel. There is no estimate at this time for reopening. Further updates can be found here.

1:00 am— A tree has fallen in the area of SR 26 and Lakeview Drive, causing a telephone pole to break, resulting in a power outage in the surrounding area.

The power company has been notified and is responding; however, there is currently a delay in their arrival time.

Please avoid the area and use caution around any downed lines. Updates will be provided as they become available.

A Level 3 driving ban remains in effect for Sussex County. Please stay off the roads so emergency personnel can effectively do their jobs.wn

02/21/2026

The Bethany Beach Police Department proudly recognizes the hard work and dedication to our mission demonstrated by PFC Meredith.

On Friday, February 20th, 2026 PFC Meredith was awarded the Joshua M. Freeman Officer of the Year Award for the Bethany Beach Police Department. This recognition stems from an incident that occurred on Saturday, May 24th, 2025 while he was working an overtime assignment. During that incident, PFC Meredith exercised sound judgment and demonstrated exceptional use-of-force skills to safely take a violent offender into custody.

We congratulate PFC Meredith, along with all of this year’s recipients, for their commitment to keeping our community safe.

01/11/2026

We are now offering increased pay and competitive incentives.
Seasonal Police Officer positions for Summer 2026 are filling quickly — kickstart your law enforcement career now! Apply today.

12/31/2025

Planning to celebrate this New Year’s Eve? Enjoy the night and make sure you have a safe ride home!

⏰ Starting now, claim your $20 voucher

✅ Then use your voucher anytime between 5 p.m. and 3 a.m. tonight!

Sponsored by Delaware Office of Highway Safety Sober Rides is helping Delawareans ring in the new year with a safe ride home. Claim your $20 voucher for Lyft or Uber at MySoberRides.com

12/24/2025

Rest in peace, CPL/1 Snook. From all of us at the Bethany Beach Police Department, we extend our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the Snook family and our brothers and sisters of the Delaware State Police.

It is with profound sadness that the Delaware State Police (DSP) announces the line-of-duty death of Corporal Grade One Matthew T. “Ty” Snook, 34, of Hockessin, Delaware, a dedicated 10-year […]

12/23/2025

We join law enforcement agencies across Delaware and beyond in mourning the tragic loss of a Delaware State Trooper. Our deepest condolences go to the Trooper’s family, loved ones, and our brothers and sisters of the Delaware State Police. We ask our community to keep them in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.