Camden, De Police Dept

01/25/2026

🌨️Winter Weather Advisory🌨️

As a reminder, significant winter weather is expected this weekend. Residents are urged to use caution and plan accordingly.

The Governor has declared a State of Emergency, which will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. Sunday. This declaration allows the State to better prepare for and respond to the anticipated conditions.

Attached is an article that provides additional details on how the State is preparing for this weekend and the days ahead. Please review the outlined Driving Restriction Levels and familiarize yourself with what each level entails.

And of course as always, stay safe!

Governor Matthew Meyer has signed a State of Emergency at 5:00 p.m. today in anticipation of Winter Storm Fern. The State of Emergency will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2026, and will allow for the mobilization of statewide resources needed to prepare for and respond to this stor...

01/01/2026

As we close the door to 2025, the Camden Police Department would like to take a moment to reflect with gratitude on the year behind us. We are thankful for the continued support of our community and the trust placed in us each day.

As we welcome the New Year, we look forward to another year of proudly serving the residents of Camden and those who visit our town. From all of us at Camden PD, we wish you a safe, healthy, and prosperous New Year.

12/25/2025

As we celebrate this special day, we want to thank our incredible community for your continued support, kindness, and partnership throughout the year. We are truly grateful to serve such a strong and caring town.

Wishing you and your loved ones a safe, peaceful, and very Merry Christmas filled with joy, warmth, and time together. 🎁✨ Stay safe and enjoy the holiday! 🚓💙

12/24/2025

The Camden Police Department extends its deepest sympathies to our brothers and sisters of the Delaware State Police in light of the tragic events of yesterday.

We ask that you keep the Trooper who was tragically lost, along with his family, friends, and fellow Troopers, in your prayers.

12/05/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
DRUG ARREST
Camden Police Department
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest
Date: 11/30/2025


On November 30, 2025, Camden Police Department was conducting traffic enforcement in the area of South Street and South West Street. During this assignment, an officer observed the operator of a black passenger vehicle commit a traffic violation.

A traffic stop was initiated on the vehicle. During the course of the investigation, a search of the vehicle was conducted. As a result of the search, a passenger, identified as 21-year-old Zyaier Payne of Dover, DE, was found in possession of approximately 250 grams of ma*****na.

Mr. Payne was taken into custody without incident and charged with the following offenses:

- Possession of a Controlled Substance Tier 1 Quantity (Class G Felony)

- Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Class G Felony)

Mr. Payne was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 11, where he was issued a $12,000.00 secured bond and remanded to Sussex Correctional Institution.

In regard to this Social Media Post, the Camden DE Police Department affirms that all person(s) are innocent until proven guilty. All of the above circumstances and/or statements and evidence pertaining to the above incident are of what had allegedly occurred, then gathered, leading to probable cause for warrants sought and obtained to effect the arrest of the defendant(s) during the course of the Camden DE Police Department’s investigation pertaining to this same incident.

12/01/2025

Tis’ the season for holiday patches! Merry Christmas season to all!

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from the Camden Police Department! 🦃

Today, we’re especially grateful for our community and the support you show us year-round. We hope everyone enjoys a safe, warm, and joyful holiday surrounded by family and friends.

Stay safe, Camden — and Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁🧡

11/26/2025

The Camden Police Department would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to A Walk In Their Shoes for their generous donation of a full Thanksgiving food spread! 🦃🍂

Your kindness and continued support mean so much to our officers and our community. We are truly grateful.

11/11/2025

🇺🇸 Happy Veterans Day 🇺🇸

Today we honor the brave men and women who have served our country with courage and dedication.

The Camden Police Department thanks all Veterans for their service and sacrifice.

We salute you.

11/02/2025

CAMDEN POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE
Date: October 28, 2025
Incident Type: Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest

On October 28, 2025, an officer from the Camden Police Department was conducting traffic enforcement in the area of southbound South DuPont Highway. During the course of this assignment, the officer observed a vehicle traveling southbound at an excessive rate of speed for the posted limit. A traffic stop was subsequently initiated.

During the investigation, it was determined the operator of the vehicle, 46-year-old Daniel Seeman of Dover, had an active capias for his arrest. As the officer contacted Mr. Seeman and advised him of the capias, Mr. Seeman began making erratic movements while still seated in the vehicle, causing concern for the officer’s safety.

A search of Mr. Seeman, incident to arrest, revealed a fully loaded Ta**us 9mm handgun within a holster concealed beneath his hooded sweatshirt. It was determined that Mr. Seeman did not possess a valid permit to carry a concealed deadly weapon in accordance with Delaware state law.

As a result, Mr. Seeman was charged with the following offenses:

- Speeding in Excess of Posted Speed Limit (Violation)

- Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon (Class G Felony)

Mr. Seeman was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court #11, where he received a $2,001 unsecured bond for the weapon charge. He was also issued a $500 unsecured bond and a new court date in regards to his outstanding capias.

Disclaimer:

In reference to this social media post, the Camden Police Department affirms that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The circumstances, statements, and evidence referenced herein are based on information that was allegedly obtained and developed during the course of the Camden Police Department’s investigation. This information established probable cause leading to warrants being sought and obtained for the arrest of the defendant(s) involved in this incident.

The Camden Police Department would like to extend its appreciation to Delaware State Police Troop 3 and Delaware Natural Resources Police for their assistance with this arrest.