29-year-old man shot in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (2/21/2017) A 29-year-old man was wounded in a shooting in Wilmington on Monday, city police said. The shooting happened about 4:30 p.m. in the 2200 block of N. Locust […]
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Macy’s Concord Mall fire causes $150,000 damage
BRANDYWINE HUNDRED, DELAWARE (2/16/2017) A fire at the Macy’s Department Store in the Concord Mall caused about $150,000 damage this afternoon, authorities said. The Talleyville Fire Company as well as several […]
Fire sweeps through vacant home in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (2/16/2017) City firefighters battled a blaze in a vacant home late Wednesday night, according to reports from the scene. The fire at 2203 N. Church St. was reported at […]
Newark man dies in wrong-way crash on Route 141
PRICES CORNER, DELAWARE (2/15/2017) A 68-year-old Newark man died in a wrong-way crash involving three vehicles on Route 141 south of Prices Corner this afternoon, Delaware State Police said. The victim was later […]
2 arrested on drug charges in Townsend
TOWNSEND, DELAWARE (2/15/2017) Two men were arrested after troopers witnessed a drug sale in Townsend, the Delaware State Police reported this morning. The arrests happened about 2:10 p.m. Friday after police […]
Timmons takes command of Delaware National Guard
[soliloquy id=”21441″] NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (2/12/2017) Major Gen. Carol Timmons took command of the Delaware National Guard today. She replaced Maj. Gen. Frank Vavala, who retired after 18 years as adjutant […]
Worker critically burned in fire while thawing frozen machinery lines
ODESSA, DELAWARE (2/10/2017) A 21-year-old man was critically burned this morning when fire broke out as he was attempting to thaw frozen machinery lines at a construction site north of Odessa, […]
2 drivers hurt in Wilmington police car crash
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (2/9/2017) Two drivers were injured this evening in a crash between a Wilmington police car and another vehicle. According to reports from the scene at Fourth and Rodney streets, […]
Gunfire wounds man in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (2/9/2017) A man was wounded by gunfire in Wilmington this evening, according to reports from the scene. The shooting happened shortly before 6:30 p.m. in the 1000 block […]
11 students injured in school bus crash
FELTON, DELAWARE (2/9/2017) Eleven students were injured this afternoon in a crash between a bus and car outside Lake Forest High School near Felton, the Delaware State Police said. The collision […]
Milford police capture suspect in Wawa robbery
MILFORD, DELAWARE (2/9/2017) A suspect in the robbery of a Wawa convenience store has been captured, Milford police said this morning. The store on North DuPont Highway (U.S. 113) was […]
28-year-old man wounded by gunfire in Arbor Place
MINQUADALE, DELAWARE (2/9/2017) A 28-year-old man was wounded by gunfire in the Arbor Place community near Minquadale, the New Castle County police said. The shooting happened about 2 p.m. Wednesday in […]
Schools closing as snow begins in Delaware
DELAWARE (2/9/2017) Many schools are closing or opening late as a predicted major snowstorm gets underway in northern Delaware this morning. But all state and city of Wilmington offices will open […]
42-year-old man wounded in Dover shooting
DOVER, DELAWARE (2/9/2017) A 42-year-old man was shot multiple times in the first block of S. New St., Dover police said Wednesday. Police responded to a report of shots fired at […]
Mariners Watch house fire ruled accidental
[soliloquy id=”21384″] KIRKWOOD, DELAWARE (2/9/2017) A fire that heavily damaged a home in the Mariners Watch development south of Kirkwood was ruled accidental, authorities said. The blaze was reported at […]
Wilmington streets reopened after suspicious package found
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (2/9/2017) A suspicious package led to the closure of several streets in Wilmington on Wednesday, but all have since been reopened. Police announced shortly after noon that the package […]
Fire heavily damages Christiana town house
CHRISTIANA, DELAWARE (2/8/2017) A fire that heavily damaged a townhome in Christiana was ruled accidental, authorities said. The blaze was reported at 7;30 a.m. today in the 700 block of Jacobsen Circle, […]
39-year-old man killed in fiery crash in Bear
BEAR, DELAWARE (2/8/2017) A 39-year-old man was killed in a fiery crash early Sunday in Bear, the New Castle County police said this morning. The crash happened about 12:20 a.m. in the […]
Route 9 reopened after tractor-trailer removed
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (2/6/2017) River Road (Route 9) south of New Castle, closed for hours today due to an overturned tractor-trailer, has been reopened, the Delaware Department of Transportation announced […]
SUV crashes after Wilmington police chase; driver injured
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (2/6/2017) A man was injured after he crashed an SUV following a police chase in Wilmington, according to reports from the scene. The chase began shortly before 6 p.m. […]
31-year-old man killed in Pike Creek motorcycle crash
PIKE CREEK, DELAWARE (2/6/2017) A 31-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle crash in Pike Creek early Sunday, the Delaware State Police said. The crash was reported at 12:47 a.m. on […]
Stolen gun recovered after car crash; driver charged
FARMINGTON, DELAWARE (2/5/2017) A 48-year-old man was arrested after he crashed a car into a utility pole and a stolen gun was found in the wreckage east of Farmington, Delaware […]
1 driver dead after Red Lion crash
RED LION, DELAWARE (2/4/2017) A 61-year-old man died after a crash in Red Lion on Friday, the Delaware State Police reported this morning. The crash happened about 5:30 p.m. on Bear […]
Death of prison officer ruled homicide by trauma
SMYRNA, DELAWARE (2/4/2017) The death of an officer during a siege by prisoners at Vaughn Correctional Center near Smyrna has been ruled homicide by trauma. An autopsy was performed on Lt. Steven […]
Man arrested after knife attack at Christiana Mall
CHRISTIANA, DELAWARE (2/2/2017) A 46-year-old man was arrested after a bus-stop attack at the Christiana Mall, the Delaware State Police said. The incident occurred about 1:55 p.m. Wednesday in front of […]
1 hostage dead as prison siege ends
SMYRNA, DELAWARE (2/2/2017) A guard held hostage died and a siege by prisoners at Vaughn Correctional Center near Smyrna was ended when Delaware State Police stormed the building, authorities announced this morning. […]
Man trapped in vehicle after Route 9 wreck
DELAWARE CITY, DELAWARE (2/2/2017) A 27-year-old man was trapped in the wreckage for about 20 minutes Wednesday night after a crash on Route 9 north of Delaware City, authorities said. The […]
Child struck by truck in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (1/31/2017) A child was trapped beneath a pickup truck this evening in a crash in Wilmington, according to reports from the scene. The collision happened about 5:30 p.m. […]
3 injured in Wilmington crash after police chase
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (1/31/2017) A suspect being pursued by Wilmington police this evening eluded capture but was then involved in a traffic collision in which he and two other people were injured, […]
Pedestrian killed on Kirkwood Highway is identified
MILLTOWN, DELAWARE (1/30/2017) A pedestrian struck and killed by a car on Kirkwood Highway this morning has been identified by Delaware State Police. The collision happened about 6:50 a.m. in the westbound […]
Harrington police: Wrong-way driver charged with 7th DUI
HARRINGTON, DELAWARE (1/30/2017) A Felton-area man was being held on a seventh driving under the influence of alcohol charge after traveling the wrong way on U.S. 13, Harrington police said this […]
Ogletown man charged with murdering Bear woman, 25
BEAR, DELAWARE (1/27/2017) A 32-year-old Ogletown man has been charged with murdering a 25-year-old woman who was found shot to death at The Vinings at Christiana community, New Castle County police said […]
Car hits building in Wilmington, 3 hurt
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (1/26/2017) Three people suffered minor injuries this afternoon when a car struck a corner building in Wilmington, according to reports from the scene. It happened at Lancaster Avenue and […]
Death of 25-year-old woman called suspicious
UPDATED STORY: Ogletown man charged in death of Bear woman BEAR, DELAWARE (1/27/2017) The death of a 25-year-old woman is being called suspicious and is under investigation by New Castle County […]
Shots fired into parked vehicle in Dover
DOVER, DELAWARE (1/26/2017) At least 11 gunshots were fired at an unoccupied parked vehicle in Dover early today, city police said. The shooting was reported at 12:53 a.m. near a […]
WSFS Bank on Kirkwood Highway robbed
MILLTOWN, DELAWARE (1/26/2017) A WSFS Bank branch was robbed, the Delaware State Police reported Wednesday night. The robbery at 4601 Kirkwood Highway, at the Limestone Road (Route 7) intersection, happened shortly […]
Car crashes into 7-Eleven store, flees
EDGEMOOR, DELAWARE (1/26/2017) Delaware State Police are searching for a car that crashed into a 7-Eleven store in Edgemoor, then drove off. The collision happened about 8:45 p.m. Tuesday at 4865 […]
Woman robbed on Newark street
NEWARK, DELAWARE (1/26/2017) A 23-year-old woman was pushed to the ground and robbed as she walked on a sidewalk in Newark, city police said. The robbery happened about 12:30 a.m. Wednesday […]
Wilmington police: Shooting of 2 may have been accidental
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (1/26/2017) Two people were wounded in what city police say may have been an accidental shooting. The incident happened about 7 p.m. Tuesday at a residence in the 200 […]
Police release name of 21-year-old man killed in crash
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (1/24/2017) The 21-year-old man killed in a two-vehicle crash north of Wilmington on Monday was identified this morning by Delaware State Police. Thomas J. Carr, of Wilmington, died in […]
2 homes condemned after tree falls near Newport
NEWPORT, DELAWARE (1/24/2017) A large tree fell through two homes east of Newport overnight, according to reports from the scene. The tree caused heavy damage to the houses in the 300 […]
2 rescued from cars stranded in high water
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (1/24/2017) Two women were rescued by firefighters this morning after their cars became stranded in high water on Airport Road west of New Castle. According to reports from […]
Man shot to death by Wilmington police officer
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (1/23/2017) A man was shot to death by a Wilmington police officer during a confrontation this evening, authorities said. The incident happened shortly after 6 p.m. at a home […]
21-year-old man dies in Route 141 crash
UPDATED STORY: Police release name of 21-year-old man killed in crash WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (1/23/2017) A 21-year-old Wilmington man died this afternoon in a weather-related crash just north of Wilmington, the […]
60 mph winds cause damage, injury, power outages in Delaware
DELAWARE (1/23/2017) Gusty winds topping 60 mph and heavy rains are causing damage across Delaware today, and at least one person was injured. High water was causing delays on numerous roads in coastal Sussex […]
Vehicle struck in Dover drive-by shooting
DOVER, DELAWARE (1/22/2017) A vehicle was struck several times in a drive-by shooting at the Courtside Apartments, the Dover police reported this morning. A man sitting inside was not injured. The […]
Wounded man dies after barking dog alerts Wilmington residents
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (1/22/2017) A barking dog led to the discovery of a man suffering a gunshot wound, according to reports from the scene. He later died at a hospital. City police […]
Photos: Women’s March in Delaware
[soliloquy id=”21191″] NEWARK, DELAWARE (1/21/2017) Hundreds turned out in Newark today for a sister march to the Women’s March on Washington. The Delaware event began at The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship […]
21-year-old man dies after Wilmington shooting
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (1/21/2017) A 21-year-old man shot in the head on Friday afternoon has died of his injuries, Wilmington police said this morning. The shooting happened about 3:20 p.m. in the […]
Buses leaving Delaware for Women’s March on Washington
CHRISTIANA, DELAWARE (1/21/2017) More than 100 people boarded two buses in the fog this morning to participate in the Women’s March on Washington. They gathered at 6 a.m. the park-and-ride lot at […]