Teen shot near New Castle
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (3/10/2016) A 19-year-old man was wounded by gunfire Wednesday afternoon in parkland at the Beaver Brook Crest community, New Castle County police said. The shooting happened about 4:20 […]
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Man in critical condition after motorcycle, SUV collide
FELTON, DELAWARE (3/10/2016) A 29-year-old man was in critical condition after colliding with an SUV west of Felton, the Delaware State Police reported Wednesday. The crash happened about 6:30 p.m. […]
Police now say driver in critical condition after crash
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (3/9/2016) Delaware State Police now say a female driver they had initially reported had died in a crash near New Castle this afternoon was actually admitted to […]
Man’s throat slashed in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (3/9/2016) A man’s throat was slashed in Wilmington late this afternoon, according to reports from the scene. The stabbing happened about 5 p.m. in the 800 block of […]
Water repairs underway in Georgetown
GEORGETOWN, DELAWARE (3/9/2016) Water service has been restored to properties from Pine Street to Adams Street after repair of a leak, authorities said, but another area is now being disrupted, […]
Water leak forces high-rise evacuation in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (3/9/2016) A water leak forced the evacuation of a Wilmington high-rise building for several hours this morning, authorities said. The initial alarm at 7: 17 a.m. came from […]
Gas station robbed near New Castle
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (3/9/2016) A gas station was robbed at gunpoint near New Castle, the Delaware State Police reported Tuesday. The crime happened about 10:50 p.m. Monday at the Gulf […]
Woman trapped after Glasgow crash
GLASGOW, DELAWARE (3/8/2016) A 25-year-old woman was trapped in her vehicle when it struck a tree early today, authorities said. The accident happened about 2 a.m. in the 900 block […]
Man shot to death in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (3/8/2016) A man in his 20s was shot to death in Wilmington just before noon today, according to reports from the scene. The shooting happened just before noon […]
Man killed in Wilmington shooting at memorial for earlier victim
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (3/7/2016) A 23-year-old man was killed this evening in a shooting at a memorial service for a man who died from gunfire last week. The latest shooting happened about 6:45 p.m. in the […]
Wilmington police identify 22-year-old homicide victim; reward offered
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (3/7/2016) A 22-year-old man shot to death in the city over the weekend has been identified by police, authorities said this morning. A reward is being offered in the […]
Shots fired outside Bubba’s nightclub in Dover
DOVER, DELAWARE (3/7/2016) Multiple gunshots were fired in the parking lot of Bubba’s nightclub on U.S. 13 in Dover early Sunday, city police reported this morning. Officers were called to Bubba’s, […]
Photos: Fire hits homes in New Castle
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19-year-old man charged in Wilmington homicide
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (3/4/2016) A 19-year-old man has been charged in a shooting death last month, Wilmington police announced this morning. Adam Jablonski, 19, of New Castle, was charged with criminally […]
Sussex Tech band to march in New York St. Patrick’s Day Parade
GEORGETOWN, DELAWARE (3/4/2016) More than 120 students from the Sussex Technical High School Raven Nation Marching Band will travel to New York City on March 17 to take part in the […]
2 drivers, pedestrian injured in Newark crash
NEWARK, DELAWARE (3/4/2016) A pedestrian was seriously injured Thursday when two vehicles collided, with one of them overturning, in Newark, authorities said. The drivers also were injured. The crash happened about 2:40 […]
UPS driver seriously injured in Glasgow crash
GLASGOW, DELAWARE (3/4/2016) A UPS driver was seriously injured Thursday when his stopped delivery truck was struck by a car in Glasgow, authorities said. The driver of the car also […]
Snow day: Some schools closed or opening late; I-495 speed limit reduced
DELAWARE (3/4/2016) An overnight snowfall is delaying or closing some schools this morning. Closed Laurel School District (updated from delayed opening announced earlier) 1-hour delay Seaford School District Latest details […]
Son of home invasion murder victim charged in woman’s death
DOVER, DELAWARE (3/4/2016) The son of a man killed during a home invasion south of Dover in October has now been charged in the shooting of a woman who died in the […]
New Castle fire ruled arson
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (3/3/2016) A fire that caused $20,000 damage to a vacant home in the Buttonwoods neighborhood in New Castle was arson, the state Fire Marshal’s Office ruled […]
Middletown man arrested in Newark road rage incident
NEWARK, DELAWARE (3/3/2016) A Middletown man was arrested in a road rage incident on Old Chestnut Hill Road, Newark police said Tuesday. The incident began about 12:10 p.m. Monday at the […]
Delaware snow: Up to 3 inches predicted
DELAWARE (3/3/2016) A storm arriving late tonight and tapering off early Friday afternoon will dump from 1 to 3 inches of snow on Delaware, the National Weather Service predicts. A […]
Police identify man killed in Newport crash in stolen Cadillac
NEWPORT, DELAWARE (3/2/2016) A 24-year-old man killed when a car struck a tree in Newport early today was driving a stolen vehicle, police said. The crash involving a 2007 […]
Suspect identified in Prides Court apartments murder
OGLETOWN, DELAWARE (3/2/2016) An arrest warrant has been issued for a Dover man sought on first-degree murder charges in a shooting last week at the Prides Court apartments, New Castle […]
Fire sweeps through home in New Castle
UPDATED STORY: New Castle fire ruled arson NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (3/2/2016) Fire swept through a vacant home in the Buttonwood neighborhood this afternoon, according to reports from the scene. Winds […]
2 arrested in Wawa armed robbery on Valentine’s Day
PENNY HILL, DELAWARE (3/2/2016) Two people have been charged and other arrests are expected in the armed robbery of a Wawa convenience store last month, Delaware State Police reported today. […]
1 injured after Wilmington home collapses
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (3/2/2016) A row home collapsed in Wilmington this morning, according to reports from the scene. One neighbor in the middle of the 1100 block of N. Heald St., […]
Milford police charge Harrington man in home invasion
MILFORD, DELAWARE (3/2/2016) One man has been arrested and another person is being sought in a home invasion in Milford, city police reported today. The crime happened Monday in the […]
Photos: Delaware State Police new stables
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Police release name of 53-year-old man found dead in Belltown
BELLTOWN, DELAWARE (3/1/2016) Delaware State Police have released the name of a 53-year-old man found dead outside a home in Belltown. Homicide detectives are investigating the death, and police said they suspect foul […]
Police: Man struck by truck in Claymont was drunk
CLAYMONT, DELAWARE (3/1/2016) A 54-year-old man struck by a pickup truck in Claymont on Monday evening was flown to a hospital in serious condition, authorities said. Delaware State Police charged him […]
21-year-old man shot in Wilmington, in critical condition
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (3/1/2016) A 21-year-old man was in critical condition after he was shot this afternoon,http://delawarefreenews.org/2016/03/01/wilmington-homicide-victim-identified-reward-offered/ Wilmington police said. The shooting was reported just before 5 p.m. in the 2900 block […]
Police: Man struck, killed woman with car, dumped body
‘ NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (3/1/2016) A 31-year-old man was arrested today in the death of a Dover woman whose body was dropped in the parking lot of the New Castle […]
1 dead in fire near Rehoboth Beach
REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE (3/1/2016) One person died this morning when fire swept through a home in the Sea Air Village community west of Rehoboth Beach, authorities said. The fire at 19940 […]
Wilmington homicide victim identified; reward offered
UPDATED STORY: 19-year-old man charged in Wilmington homicide WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (3/1/2016) A 25-year-old man shot to death over the weekend was identified Monday by Wilmington police, and a reward is […]
Woman carjacked at Papa John’s on Route 4
OGLETOWN, DELAWARE (3/1/2016) A carjacking in the parking lot of Papa John’s Pizza is under investigation by Delaware State Police. The crime happened about 8 p.m. Saturday in the parking […]
Protesters seek action on discrimination in state government
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (3/1/2016) A demonstration was held Monday at the Carvel State Building in downtown Wilmington calling for Gov. Jack Markell to take action on racism and discriminatory practices in […]
Wilmington man charged in 2013 Paladin Club double homicide
EDGEMOOR, DELAWARE (2/29/2016) A Wilmington man has been charged in the 2013 double homicide at the Paladin Club Condominiums, New Castle County police announced today. It is the fourth arrest […]
Newark police: Home invasion of UD student was drug related
NEWARK, DELAWARE (2/29/2016) Three men are being sought after a drug-related home invasion that targeted a University of Delaware student, Newark police said this morning. The incident happened about 1:20 a.m. […]
20-year-old woman injured in Concord Pike crash
TALLEYVILLE, DELAWARE (2/29/2016) A 20-year-old woman was injured this morning in a rollover crash on Concord Pike, authorities said. The accident happened about 6:50 a.m. in the 4600 block of […]
Police identify Hockessin man, 34, killed by hit-run driver
HOCKESSIN, DELAWARE (2/29/2016) Delaware State Police this morning identified a 34-year-old Hockessin man struck and killed by an unknown hit-and-run driver. The accident happened about 9:30 p.m. Sunday on Lancaster Pike […]
Man arrested in robbery of Smoke Shop on Kirkwood Highway
ELSMERE, DELAWARE (2/29/2016) Delaware State Police say a suspect has been arrested in connection with the robbery of The Smoke Shop on Kirkwood Highway west of Elsmere. The robbery happened Feb. 7 […]
Motorcyclist injured in I-495 crash
CLAYMONT, DELAWARE (2/29/2016) A 28-year-old man was injured in a motorcycle crash Sunday on Interstate 495, authorities said. The accident happened about 1:40 p.m. near the Harbor House apartments. The […]
Man shot to death at Prides Court apartments is identified
UPDATED STORY: Arrest warrant issued for suspect in Prides Court murder OGLETOWN, DELAWARE (2/28/2016) A 31-year-old man shot to death Saturday night in the Prides Court apartment complex has […]
Woman shot in Oakmont
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (2/28/2016) A woman was shot this evening in the Oakmont community near New Castle, police said. The shooting happened about 6 p.m. in the first block of […]
Pedestrian killed in Hockessin hit-and-run crash
UPDATED STORY: Police identify Hockessin man killed by hit-run driver HOCKESSIN, DELAWARE (2/28/2016) A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Hockessin tonight, Delaware State Police said. The accident […]
Man shot in leg, face in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (2/28/2016) A 41-year-old man was shot in the leg and face in Wilmington on Saturday night, city police said. The incident happened about 9:15 p.m. in the 2100 […]
Car hits curb, driver charged with DUI
REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE (2/28/2016) A Kent County man was charged with driving under the influence after his car hit a curb in the Rehoboth Avenue traffic circle, city police said. […]
28-year-old man charged in Game Stop robbery
BRANDYWINE HUNDRED, DELAWARE (2/28/2016) A 28-year-old man has been charged in the robbery of a Game Stop store in Brandywine Hundred, the Delaware State Police reported Saturday. The robbery at […]
Man seriously injured in U.S. 13 crash charged with DUI
GREENWOOD, DELAWARE (2/27/2016) A 41-year-old man was seriously injured Friday night when his car spun out of control and struck a utility pole on U.S. 13 south of Greenwood, the Delaware […]