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Delaware State Police investigating after two men found dead in New Castle County
Police haven’t launched any details about how they died.
NEW CASTLE, Delaware (WPVI) — Delaware State Police are investigating after two males have been discovered lifeless inside a car in New Fortress County.
The invention was made simply after 7 a.m. Saturday in an industrial space on the 1000 block of River Highway.
Police haven’t launched any details about how they died.
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State Police Arrest Georgetown Woman for Weapon Offenses Following Road Rage Incident – Delaware State Police – State of Delaware
Delaware State Police arrested 20-year-old Melleca Butler of Georgetown, Delaware, for multiple weapon-related felonies following a road rage incident in Georgetown yesterday morning.
On October 10, 2025, at approximately 11:30 a.m., troopers responded to the area of Dupont Boulevard and Shortly Road for a report of a road rage incident involving a firearm. The investigation revealed that a GMC Yukon with Delaware registration pulled alongside the victim, a 49-year-old man from Houston, Delaware, while both vehicles were traveling southbound on Dupont Boulevard. Some type of road rage incident occurred, during which the driver of the Yukon displayed a handgun before continuing southbound. The suspect was described as black and wearing a blue hoodie and glasses.
Troopers, assisted by officers from the Millsboro Police Department, patrolled the area and located the suspect vehicle near the intersection of Laurel Road and Dupont Boulevard in Millsboro. A traffic stop was conducted, and the driver, who matched the description provided, was identified as Melleca Butler. She was taken into custody without incident.
A consent search of the vehicle revealed an unloaded handgun concealed between the driver’s seat and the center console. A computer inquiry revealed that Butler does not have a permit to carry a concealed deadly weapon.
Butler was transported to Troop 4, where she was charged with the following crimes:
- Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
- Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon (Felony)
- Aggravated Menacing (Felony)
She was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution on a $23,500 cash bond.
Disclaimer: Any individual charged in this release is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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UPPER DARBY, Pa. (WPVI) — A man is facing multiple charges after police say they discovered 10 neglected dogs on a porch in Delaware County.
Officers responded to the residence of 48-year-old Brian Sealey on Wednesday after receiving a report of a dead dog. According to a criminal complaint, the deceased animal had been attacked by the other dogs.
Police found the porch soaked with urine and feces, and several of the dogs were emaciated. All of the animals were removed from the property and taken to the Pennsylvania SPCA for care.
Sealey allegedly told officers he had been trying to surrender the dogs and admitted, “I knew this was going to happen.” He also reportedly said he considered abandoning the dogs at a local park and had made threats to various agencies in hopes they would collect the animals.
When asked if he had tried to separate the dogs, Sealey allegedly responded that he hadn’t, stating the animals would defecate, urinate, and damage his home if kept inside.
Sealey is facing multiple counts of animal neglect.
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Community programs and worship services at Kenton and Hartly churches
Pastor Rick Kelly is leading efforts at Kenton and Hartly churches to bring the communities together and help people in need.
Rick Kelly said he might not know the pain or loneliness you’re experiencing, but he’s willing to listen and help because he knows about facing challenges, hardships and feelings of being overlooked and left out.
The pastor at the United Methodist churches in Kenton and Hartly was born almost completely deaf, describing himself as a deaf person with residual hearing, like trying to hear a radio station you can’t tune in clearly.
Now, he’s helping to lead an effort to bring people together in the rural Kent County communities.
During his childhood, he sometimes attended schools for the deaf and he learned sign language.
“I learned to talk fairly well, but that made some people ask if I was really deaf,” Kelly said.
He communicated with some lip reading, closely observing how people reacted and a lot of smiling and nodding, even if he didn’t hear everything that was said.
He just released a book, “Call Me Rick: Grace in the Middle,” about growing up as a deaf person and his struggles and achievements in becoming a teacher, coach and pastor. He also details the hardships and happiness he and his wife have gone through raising a family.
He said his experiences help him relate with people who have been belittled, ignored, patronized and treated unfairly; people with an addiction or in prison and people society labels as different or strange.
In his book, Kelly writes, “Standing with someone in their pain does not mean you agree with every choice they’ve made. It means you refuse to abandon them in the middle of their story. It means you recognize that the image of God in them is not erased by their struggle. It means you choose to believe that grace is stronger than your fear of being misunderstood.”
As part of the effort to help residents get acquainted and to serve and support each other, the Kenton and Hartly churches are teaming up on programs and events.
Kelly said the idea is to “bring people from all walks of life together,” providing “lifelines for people who might otherwise feel forgotten.”
Sunday worship services are at 9 a.m. in Kenton and at 11 a.m. in Hartly, but Kelly said the congregations also want to “meet people where they are.”
The churches host monthly “outreach” events for the community such as an Easter parade and egg hunt, vacation Bible school and a Bluegrass music program.
The next outreach programs are:
- “Trunk or Treat” on Oct. 25 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., when church volunteers offer kids the chance to trick-or-treat from car to car in the parking lot at Kenton United Methodist Church, 74 W. Commerce St. (Route 42), west of Route 300.
- Veterans “Cruz In” on Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. to noon, where people are invited to show off their vehicles at a car show while veterans can receive help and information on services that are available, also at the Kenton church parking lot.
Opportunities to help and to get help at community service programs
Serving others is one way to feel more involved in the community, Kelly said.
The congregations invite people to events that help children’s hospitals and animal rescue organizations. They’ve delivered protein bars to paramedic and ambulance stations so the workers have something quick to eat during an emergency. They’ve collected backpacks and school supplies for students in need.
At the Kenton church, one of the leaders of the outreach efforts is Kathy Steele.
“Our goal is hopefully that by reaching out to the community, people will want to come to our church and join what we’re doing,” Steele said. “But the main thing is doing our part to help the community and give back.”
She said Pastor Kelly has rallied the congregations in Kenton and Hartly to be more involved in the community.
“He’s really emphasized the outreach programs,” Steele said. “He has a passion for the church and has such beautiful prayers. The text prayer chain is a good example. He always has a wonderful prayer and asks if there’s anything the church can do for you.”
Former Kenton Mayor Jessica Penawell has attended the Kenton United Methodist Church off and on for about five years, but she officially joined as a member this year.
“I remember my first day, I was greeted by everyone and everyone was so welcoming,” Penawell said.
She recognizes the importance of the outreach programs that Pastor Kelly is promoting.
“We’re hoping they bring the community together,” Penawell said. “I think it’s great that the church is doing more things with the town.”
Among the highlights this year were the Easter parade and egg hunt attended by about 400 people and the “Butterpot Awakening” revival Aug. 11-15 attended by about 40 people each night at the Kenton Town Hall in the former Kenton School building.
Food pantries at Kenton and Hartly United Methodist churches
Probably the best examples of programs offering continual support are the food pantries at the Kenton and Hartly churches, offering groceries – and prayer if requested – to people in need.
At Hartly United Methodist Church, the program serves about 20 families each month, usually more during the holidays, said food pantry co-chair Joy Ford.
During the pandemic, the program moved outdoors with drive-up service that worked so well, the congregation decided to continue it.
Along with donations from church members, the program receives food from a variety of businesses and community organizations.
While people of all ages stop by for food, Ford said many are older residents.
“We have grandparents raising grandchildren,” Ford said. “There’s a burden on these folks. Sometimes they’re in poor health. They’re very grateful, very appreciative of our food pantry.”
She’s helped with the food pantry since 2009 and has served as co-chair since 2016.
“We are supposed to be Jesus’ hands and feet,” Ford said. “I want to help others, and this is my opportunity to do that. I always had a desire to do missions in another country, but we’ve got folks who need us right here.”
Along with monthly food assistance, the Hartly food pantry also “adopts” families with children at Christmas, providing clothes and toys along with a gift for the parents.
For information about the food pantries or other church programs, email PastorRickKelly22@gmail.com or see the website www.KentonUMC.org or the Facebook page www.facebook.com/hartlyumc.
Reach reporter Ben Mace at rmace@gannett.com.
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