Arrest at SALT BARN AND OLD STAGE on 08/27/2026 12:00 AM

Type: Arrest

Date: 08/27/2026 12:00 AM

Description: James Elliott (63) arrested for vehicular homicide-DUI after Nissan failed to stop at stop sign and struck Kia killing driver Norma Eckard (54); arrested 9/3/2026 after blood warrant confirmed impairment

Address: SALT BARN AND OLD STAGE, Laurel, DE

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Area Missing Persons

missing-person-record__Dietz

Name

Mary Dietz

Missing Age

78

Est. Current Age

107

Last Seen

Selbyville, DE on 10/14/1997

Physical Description

Race: White Ethnicity: Caucasian Gender: Female Hair: Gray or Partially Gray Eyes: Blue Height: 4' 9" - 4' 10" Weight: 90 - 110 lbs

Case Number

MP5661

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Area Cold Cases

cold-case-record__Kimball

Name

Douglas Kimball

Age

48

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Victim kimball was found deceased and shot multiple times on a couch in the living room of his mobile home. The victim was last seen alive around midnight on saturday, september 15th, 2015.

Agency

Delaware State Police

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