New Lewes police officer sworn in
Department now close to full staff
Pfc. Michael Simpkiss, left, is sworn in as the newest Lewes police officer at the Sept. 24 mayor and city council meeting. Mayor Amy Marasco administered the oath, while Chief Tom Spell presented Simpkiss with his badge. BILL SHULL PHOTOOctober 3, 2025
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Pfc. Michael Simpkiss, left, is sworn in as the newest Lewes police officer at the Sept. 24 mayor and city council meeting. Mayor Amy Marasco administered the oath, while Chief Tom Spell presented Simpkiss with his badge. BILL SHULL PHOTO
Michael Simpkiss was sworn in as the Lewes Police Department’s newest patrolman first class.
Mayor Amy Marasco administered the oath at the Sept. 24 mayor and city council workshop. Lewes Police Chief Tom Spell presented Simpkiss with his badge.
“I’ll do what I need to do to serve my community here. I really appreciate the opportunity,” Simpkiss said.
Simpkiss graduated from St. Thomas More Academy. He worked for the Dover Police Department for seven years.
Spell said the department now has 17 of 18 positions filled.
Pfc. Michael Simpkiss, left, is sworn in as the newest Lewes police officer at the Sept. 24 mayor and city council meeting. Mayor Amy Marasco administered the oath, while Chief Tom Spell presented Simpkiss with his badge. BILL SHULL PHOTOEvent Details :
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