Laurel police report surge in summer calls, seeks support for law on pop‑up parties
July 20, 2026 | Laurel, Sussex County, Delaware
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Laurel's police chief reported a busy June and urged council and residents to support proposed legislation aimed at curbing social‑media‑promoted "pop up" parties.
"Laurel Police Department handled a total of 342 complaints or calls for service in June 2026," the chief reported. He said the month included 64 total arrests (25 felony and 49 misdemeanor charges noted in the report) and described summer conditions as a likely factor in higher activity.
The chief said the department had received an $8,000 award through state law enforcement grant funds and will use the money to buy three new patrol rifles. He also said Charles Kistler donated a small drone to support the department's drone program. "Our thanks go out to him," the chief said.
On public safety policy, the chief said he met with the Attorney General's office to discuss potential legislation that would target promotion of large pop‑up gatherings through social media, proposing tiered fines or penalties depending on attendance. He asked the council and residents to send letters to state legislators in support of the policy effort.
Next steps: the chief offered to draft sample letters for the mayor and council and to circulate talking points citizens could use when contacting state representatives.
"Laurel Police Department handled a total of 342 complaints or calls for service in June 2026," the chief reported. He said the month included 64 total arrests (25 felony and 49 misdemeanor charges noted in the report) and described summer conditions as a likely factor in higher activity.
The chief said the department had received an $8,000 award through state law enforcement grant funds and will use the money to buy three new patrol rifles. He also said Charles Kistler donated a small drone to support the department's drone program. "Our thanks go out to him," the chief said.
On public safety policy, the chief said he met with the Attorney General's office to discuss potential legislation that would target promotion of large pop‑up gatherings through social media, proposing tiered fines or penalties depending on attendance. He asked the council and residents to send letters to state legislators in support of the policy effort.
Next steps: the chief offered to draft sample letters for the mayor and council and to circulate talking points citizens could use when contacting state representatives.
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