Driver in critical condition after Faulkland Road crash
PRICES CORNER, DELAWARE (2/2/2016) Two men were injured in the crash of a car early today, authorities said. The accident happened about 12:35 a.m. in the 2300 block of […]
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Suspect in critical condition after being detained by witness
BRANDYWINE HUNDRED, DELAWARE (2/2/2016) A witness held a theft suspect for police this morning and the suspect was in critical condition after suffering a medical emergency, authorities said. The incident happened […]
Wawa store robbed at gunpoint near Dover
DOVER, DELAWARE (2/2/2016) A Wawa convenience store near Dover was robbed at gunpoint early this morning, Delaware State Police said. The robbery happened about 4:25 a.m. at 1525 E. Lebanon Road […]
60-year-old man struck, killed on Philadelphia Pike
UPDATED STORY: Police release name of man struck, killed on Philadelphia Pike CLAYMONT, DELAWARE (2/1/2016) A 60-year-old man died after he was struck by an SUV on Philadelphia Pike in […]
Man charged with 8th DUI after head-on crash
OAK ORCHARD, DELAWARE (2/1/2016) A man was charged with an eighth driving under the influence offense after a head-on crash near Oak Orchard, the Delaware State Police said Sunday. The […]
2 trapped in wreck on I-95
STANTON, DELAWARE (1/31/2016) Two people were trapped in the wreckage after a three-vehicle wreck on northbound Interstate 95 early today, authorities said. The crash was reported at 3:24 a.m. […]
53-year-old man killed in fiery pickup truck crash
BLADES, DELAWARE (1/31/2016) A 53-year-old Seaford man died after a pickup truck struck a tree south of Blades and caught fire, the Delaware State Police said. The crash happened about 4:55 […]
Dunkin’ Donuts robbed at gunpoint on U.S. 13
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (1/30/2016) A Dunkin’ Donuts shop was robbed at gunpoint early Saturday along U.S. 13 near New Castle, the Delaware State Police said. The robbery at 201 S. […]
Death of 47-year-old man near New Castle ruled homicide
UPDATED STORY: Delaware murder suspect arrested in New York NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (1/29/2016) The death of a man in the Mallard Pointe commnunity near New Castle has been ruled a […]
2 indicted in Brandywine Hundred cold case murder
BRANDYWINE HUNDRED, DELAWARE (1/29/2016) Two Pennsylvania men have been indicted on first-degree murder charges in the 2013 slaying of a Claymont man. The body of Wayne Cappelli, 43, was […]
Sen. Chris Coons’ stolen SUV recovered in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (1/28/2016) Sen. Chris Coons’ stolen SUV was recovered this evening along with another stolen vehicle when they were spotted by a Wilmington police officer, according to reports from […]
3 taken to hospital after Hockessin house fire; $200,000 damage
HOCKESSIN, DELAWARE (1/28/2016) Three people were taken to a hospital after a blaze heavily damaged a Hockessin home this morning, authorities said. The fire, reported at 7:18 a.m. in the […]
3 youths in custody after Wilmington chase, crash
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (1/28/2016) Three youths were in custody Wednesday after a crash that followed a police pursuit of a stolen vehicle, according to reports from the scene. Police started pursuing […]
Driver trapped, seriously hurt in I-95 crash
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (1/28/2016) A 19-year-old man was seriously injured when he was trapped in his vehicle when it crashed on Interstate 95 near New Castle this morning, authorities said. […]
4 in Bear home sickened by carbon monoxide
BEAR, DELAWARE (1/28/2016) Four people were taken to a hospital after high levels of carbon monoxide were found in their home in Bear early today, authorities said. New Castle County […]
Power restored to 1,700 in Sussex
SELBYVILLE, DELAWARE (1/28/2016) Electricity has been restored to more than 1,700 Delmarva Power customers who lost service for several hours this morning in the Selbyville-Roxana area, according to the company’s website. The […]
Dover man, 70, dies of crash injuries
FELTON, DELAWARE (1/28/2016) A Dover man has died of injuries from a crash in December northeast of Felton, the Delaware State Police reported. The accident happened about 2:10 p.m. Dec. […]
Storm cleanup underway in Rehoboth Beach
Sussex tallying storm damage, seeks reports
Police identify 65-year-old man killed in crash near Delmar
DELMAR, DELAWARE (1/27/2016) A 65-year-old man was killed Tuesday in a crash northeast of Delmar, the Delaware State Police said. The accident happened just after noon on Old Stage Road […]
Crash cleared on northbound I-95
CHRISTIANA, DELAWARE (1/27/2016) A crash that jammed northbound Interstate 95 in the Churchmans Marsh area for more than an hour has been cleared, DelDOT reports. The three left lanes were closed […]
4 hurt in crash of pickup, SUV near Newark
NEWARK, DELAWARE (1/27/2016) Four people were injured Tuesday evening in the collision of a pickup truck and an SUV near Newark, authorities said. The accident happened about 7:40 p.m. on […]
Woman sought in theft from elderly Claymont resident
CLAYMONT, DELAWARE (1/27/2016) A woman forced her way into a Claymont home and took cash and credit cards from the elderly resident, New Castle County police said Tuesday. The theft happened […]
Former legislator Benjamin Ewing struck, killed by SUV
BRIDGEVILLE, DELAWARE (1/27/2016) Former state Rep. J. Benjamin Ewing Jr. was struck and killed by an SUV west of Bridgeville on Tuesday, the Delaware State Police reported. Ewing also was […]
32-year-old woman dies of SUV crash injuries
SEAFORD, DELAWARE (1/26/2016) A 32-year-old woman has died of injuries suffered in the crash of an SUV west of Seaford earlier this month, Delaware State Police reported this morning. The […]
Sussex tallying storm damage, seeks reports
GEORGETOWN, DELAWARE (1/26/2016) Sussex County emergency managers are asking property owners and residents affected by this weekend’s coastal storm to submit information on damage to homes and businesses so officials can map […]
Blizzard 2016: DART operating with some changes
[soliloquy id=”15687″] DELAWARE (1/26/2016) DART plans regular bus and paratransit service today with some exceptions, officials announced. Routes 7, 8 and 10 will still be suspended. Route 3 is will […]
Wilmington fire displaces 6 residents; firefighter hurt
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (1/26/2016) Six people were displaced when fire broke out in a Wilmington apartment building Monday night, and one firefighter was injured, authorities said. The fire was reported […]
Blizzard 2016: Many schools closing 2nd day, or opening late
[soliloquy id=”15687″] DELAWARE (1/25/2016) Many schools will be closed for a second day Tuesday as Delaware continues to dig out of a major blizzard. Latest information on school closings, delays Gov. […]
Blizzard 2016: Schools announce Monday closings
[soliloquy id=”15687″] DELAWARE (1/24/2016) Many schools have announced they will be closed Monday as Delaware continues to recover from a major blizzard and coastal flooding. Appoquinimink, Brandywine, Christina, Colonial, Red Clay […]
Blizzard 2016: DART suspends Sunday bus, paratransit service
[soliloquy id=”15687″] UPDATED STORY: Gov. Markell ending driving ban at 10 a.m. Sunday; advisory remains DELAWARE (1/23/2016) With coastal flooding at near-record levels and a blizzard’s drifting snow closing roads and causing thousands of […]
House fire started by ashes put in cardboard box
LITTLE HEAVEN, DELAWARE (1/23/2016) A fire that heavily damaged a home west of Little Heaven early today was started when ashes from a wood stove ignited a cardboard box they had been […]
Shelter opens for evacuated residents in Sussex
GEORGETOWN, DELAWARE (1/23/2016) Major flooding in the Long Neck and Oak Orchards areas of Sussex County has forced the evacuation of residents, officials said this afternoon. An emergency shelter was […]
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Woman robbed outside ShopRite store in Bear
BEAR, DELAWARE (1/23/2016) A woman was robbed outside the ShopRite store in Bear on Friday, the Delaware State Police reported this morning. The 64-year-old woman was walking toward her car about […]
Delaware snow update: Up to 2 feet; Markell declares emergency
DELAWARE (1/22/2016) Northern Delaware may get up to 2 feet of snow from this weekend’s blizzard, the National Weather Service said this afternoon, and Gov. Jack Markell declared a state […]
Collins Park house fire ruled accidental; $150,000 damage
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (1/22/2016) A fire that heavily damaged a home in the Collins Park neighborhood near New Castle was ruled accidental, authorities said. The fire was reported shortly before […]
Contractor charged in $38,000 jewelry theft
MILLSBORO, DELAWARE (1/22/2016) A Millsboro man was arrested Friday on charges of stealing $38,000 in jewelry from a home where he was doing work outside, Delaware State Police said. Colin E. […]
Ceremony marks New Castle County paramedic promotions
MINQUADALE, DELAWARE (1/22/2016) New Castle County paramedics held a ceremony Thursday to honor those recently promoted. Those recognized: Mark Logemann was promoted from captain to assistant chief Dawn Gulezian was promoted […]
Man struck by minivan on U.S. 13 in critical condition
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (1/21/2016) A man struck by a minivan while he was walking across northbound U.S. 13 near New Castle this evening was taken to a hospital in critical condition, […]
Bear man stabbed in Boxwood dies of wounds; 2 arrested
ELSMERE, DELAWARE (1/21/2016) A 19-year-old Bear man who was stabbed Saturday night in the Boxwood area near Elsmere has died of his wounds, New Castle County police reported today. Police […]
Delaware snow update: Blizzard, coastal flooding on way
DELAWARE (1/21/2016) The blizzard expected to dump as much as 18 inches of snow on the northern half of Delaware also will produce moderate to major coastal flooding along the Atlantic […]
2nd man charged in murder of Latrice Blackshear
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (1/21/2016) A 31-year-old New Castle man has been indicted on a first-degree murder charge in the death of a Wilmington woman in August, city police announced this morning. […]
3 hurt in Route 273 crash; SUV bursts into flames
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (1/21/2015) Three people were injured in a two-vehicle crash this morning west of New Castle, with an SUV bursting into flames, according to reports from the scene. The accident happened […]
Snow delays some schools, closes others
DELAWARE (1/21/2016) Light snow that fell overnight is delaying the start or closing schools in some districts this morning. Closed Laurel 2-hour delay Caesar Rodney Campus Community Cape Henlopen Capital Indian […]
Police seek tips in burglary near Elsmere
ELSMERE, DELAWARE (1/20/2016) Delaware State Police released a surveillance image of a burglary suspect today in hopes someone recognizes the man. The burglary happened about 4 a.m. Jan. 7 at Steve’s […]
Police identify 31-year-old woman killed in crash
MILLSBORO, DELAWARE (1/20/2016) Delaware State police today released the name of a 31-year-old woman killed in a crash with another vehicle east of Millsboro. The crash on Mount Joy Road […]
1 dead in Brandywine Hundred house fire
BRANDYWINE HUNDRED, DELAWARE (1/20/2016) One person died when fire swept through a home in the Dartmouth Woods neighborhood late Tuesday night, the Delaware state Fire Marshal’s Office said this morning. The […]
31-year-old woman killed in crash; 2nd fatal on road
UPDATED STORY: Police release name of 31-year-old woman killed in crash MILLSBORO, DELAWARE (1/19/2016) A 31-year-old woman was killed this morning in a crash east of Millsboro, the Delaware State […]
55-year-old man seriously injured in Middletown rollover crash
MIDDLETOWN, DELAWARE (1/19/2016) A 55-year-old man was seriously injured in a crash in Middletown early today, authorities said. The man was still trapped inside the vehicle when a New Castle […]
Pedestrian struck by tractor-trailer in Glasgow in serious condition
GLASGOW, DELAWARE (1/19/2016) A pedestrian struck by a tractor-trailer late Monday night on U.S. 40 was in serious condition, authorities said. The accident happened about 10:20 p.m. in the 2400 […]