Lewes Police Department

05/29/2026

ALERT: PHISHING NOTICE
The City of Lewes has been made aware of phishing emails that have continued to be sent to several customers attempting to fraudulently collect funds via wire transfer. While these emails may appear legitimate, as they include the city seal and may reference information specific to the recipient, they are not authorized by the City. The City of Lewes will never request payment for by wire transfer. If you receive an email/invoice like the one shown below, DO NOT SEND PAYMENT.
If you receive an email like this:
- Do NOT respond or click any links
- Do NOT send payment
- Report the email to the City of Lewes at 302-645-7777
Pay attention to:
- Email addresses – Emails from the City of Lewes end with .lewes.de.us
- Incorrect names / Titles
- Asking for wire information – The City of Lewes processes payments through Cash, Check, or Card, and will NOT ask you for wire information.

05/22/2026

⚠️If you see flashing lights or a vehicle stopped on the shoulder, move over a lane! Can’t move over safely? Slow down by 20 mph (if the speed limit is 50+ mph).
🚨To learn more, visit ArriveAliveDE.com/Move-Over.

05/22/2026

**Owner Located**
An Apple iPad was found on top of the drawbridge and turned into our department. If you know the owner, please have them pick it up from our station. Identification is necessary to prove ownership.

05/18/2026

In 2024, an estimated 418 deaths occurred on U.S. roads during the Memorial Day holiday. While impaired driving doesn’t account for all the crashes, it is a contributor that’s preventable.
This Memorial Day weekend, the Delaware Office of Highway Safety would like your help to encourage Delawareans to plan for a sober ride home after they kick off the start of summer.

05/12/2026

The City of Lewes is proud to celebrate 2026 National Police Week from May 11 through May 17.
First proclaimed by President John F. Kennedy in 1962, National Police Week honors and remembers the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers across the United States, often made at great personal risk.
The Lewes Police Department exemplifies professionalism and a steadfast dedication to safeguarding our community. It is only fitting that we, as a community, come together to recognize and support the vital work of law enforcement officers and their families—not only this week, but throughout the year.

04/17/2026

To our honored veterans who faithfully served our country:

Please see the attached resources from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for legal, medical and housing assistance.

Thank you for your service to our country!

04/15/2026

April 20, 2026 – April 24, 2026, is National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week. We are holding a kickoff event in the Minos Conaway work zone in Lewes.
It is our hope that through initiatives like Work Zone Safety Awareness Week, we can raise awareness and make work zones safer for all.

03/16/2026

02/25/2026

Ms. Prescott, thank you for the kind words! Your Lewes Police Department officers are committed to serving our public and keeping everyone safe. We won't let 20 inches of snow ever stop us in this endeavor!