4 taken to hospital after SUV, minivan crash in Bear
BEAR, DELAWARE (9/19/2015) Four people were taken to Christiana Hospital after an SUV and a minivan collided on Route 71 (Red Lion Road) on Friday night, authorities said. The accident at […]
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Fulton Bank robbed in Newark
NEWARK, DELAWARE (9/18/2015) A Fulton Bank branch in Newark was robbed this afternoon, city police said. The robbery at 281 E. Main St. happened about 12:20 p.m. The male robber […]
Gunman robs Dollar General at Tri-State Mall
CLAYMONT, DELAWARE (9/18/2015) The Dollar General store at the Tri-State Mall was robbed at gunpoint Thursday, the Delaware State Police reported this morning. The robbery at 333 Naamans Road happened about […]
2 hurt, one seriously, in apartment fire near New Castle
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (9/18/2015) Two people were injured, one seriously, when fire that started in a second-floor kitchen heavily damaged an apartment building west of New Castle early today, authorities said. […]
Code Orange air quality warning today
DOVER, DELAWARE (9/18/2015) A Code Orange air quality alert has been issued today for Delaware. Sunny skies, calm to very light winds and unseasonably warm weather will allow ozone to […]
Woman seriously injured in U.S. 113 crash
LINCOLN, DELAWARE (9/17/2015) A woman was seriously injured this evening in a single-vehicle crash on U.S. 113 near Lincoln, the Delaware State Police say. The crash happened about 7:30 p.m. […]
2 face drug charges after 575 bags of heroin seized
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (9/17/2015) Two men were arrested after detectives seized 575 bags of heroin from a home west of New Castle, authorities said Markief Baynard, 25, and Cornelius Woodruff, […]
Ramp reopened after overturned trailer removed
PRICES CORNER, DELAWARE (9/17/2015) An overturned trailer carrying construction equipment closed the ramp from eastbount Kirkwood Highway (Route 2) to southbound Route 141 for several hours this morning but DelDOT […]
Gunshots hit home in Bear
BEAR, DELAWARE (9/17/2015) Gunshots struck a home in the Pinewoods community in Bear on Wednesday afternoon, New Castle County police reported this morning. The incident happened about 1:20 p.m. on […]
‘Dangerous’ teen escapes in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/16/2015) City police say a 17-year-old boy who escaped from custody this afternoon should be considered armed and dangerous. Dejuan Robinson kicked out a window in a juvenile […]
SUV overturns in Wilmington crash; 2 hurt
[soliloquy id=”11864″] WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/16/2015) Two people were injured in a crash involving an SUV that overturned in Wilmington this morning, according to reports from the scene. The accident […]
New York man arrested in Hockessin murder
HOCKESSIN, DELAWARE (9/16/2015) A 25-year-old New York man has been arrested in the shooting death last month of 27-year-old Shazim Uppal in Hockessin, the New Castle County police said today. After […]
5 hurt in Hockessin crash
HOCKESSIN, DELAWARE (9/16/2015) Five people were injured, two of them seriously, in the collision of a car and SUV on Limestone Road (Route 7) on Tuesday night, authorities said […]
Police reveal Hockessin murder arrest
HOCKESSIN , DELAWARE (9/15/2015) Details on the arrest of a suspect in the murder of Shazim Uppal in Hockessin last month will be announced Wednesday, New Castle County police said today. […]
Fatal bus stop attack at Rodney Square called random
[soliloquy id=”11840″] UPDATED STORY: Rodney Square vigil honors slain hero WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/15/2015) A man has been charged with first-degree murder in what police say was a random attack near a […]
Shots fired into vehicle in Newark
NEWARK, DELAWARE (9/15/2015) Gunshots were fired into a parked vehicle in Newark early today, city police said. The incident happened about 12:25 a.m. in the first block of Westfield Drive. […]
Police ID two killed in head-on crash
LAUREL, DELAWARE (9/15/2015) A head-on crash east of Laurel killed a driver and passenger in one car and seriously injured the other driver, Delaware State Police said this morning. The […]
Man seriously injured in U.S. 13 crash near New Castle
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (9/15/2015) A 31-year-old man was seriously injured in a crash on U.S. 13 near New Castle, authorities said. The accident happened about 5:45 p.m. Monday in the […]
Man hurt in Route 1 rollover crash
RED LION, DELAWARE (9/15/2015) A 52-year-old man was injured in a rollover crash on northbound Route 1, authorities said. The accident happened about 2:30 p.m. Monday near Schoolhouse Road. The […]
Attempted murder charge for 34-year-old man after 2 stabbed
BRANDYWINE HUNDRED, DELAWARE (9/14/2015) A 34-year-old man was charged with attempted murder after two people were stabbed early Sunday in the Valley Run community, according to New Castle County police. The […]
2 dead in crash near Laurel
UPDATED STORY: Police ID two killed in head-on crash LAUREL, DELAWARE (9/15/2015) Two people died tonight and a third person was seriously injured in a crash east of Laurel, according […]
19-year-old man dies after fiery Grubb Road motorcycle, SUV crash
BRANDYWINE HUNDRED, DELAWARE (9/15/2015) A 19-year-old man has died from injuries received in a fiery crash involving two motorcycles and an SUV last month, Delaware State Police reported this morning. […]
Tips offered after thefts from vehicles in Sussex
MILLSBORO/LONG NECK DELAWARE (9/14/2015) In the wake of several thefts from vehicles in Sussex County, the Delaware State Police are offering tips to residents to help avoid similar crimes. The incidents […]
Man sought in vehicle thefts near Milford
MILFORD, DELAWARE (9/14/2015) A 36-year-old Milford man is being sought in connection with the theft of a vehicle and thefts from vehicles west of the city, Delaware State Police said. […]
Man killed, woman in critical condition after Long Neck crash
LONG NECK, DELAWARE (9/13/2015) A man was killed and a woman critically injured in a single-vehicle crash late Saturday night, Delaware State Police said this morning. The accident was reported […]
Brandywine Festival of the Arts underway
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/13/2015) The Brandywine Festival of the Arts started off with sunny skies this morning following a rain-hampered Saturday. The event runs until 4 p.m. today at Brandywine Park, 1001 […]
34-year-old man shot in Wilmington, in critical condition
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/13/2015) A 34-year-old man in critical condition after being shot multiple times late Saturday night, city police said. The shooting happened about 11:15 p.m. at 23rd and Lamotte streets The victim was […]
Man in critical condition after Route 1 motorcycle, SUV crash
UPDATED STORY: Motorcyclist dies after Route 1 crash LEWES, DELAWARE (9/13/2015) A 39-year-old Laurel man was in critical condition after rear-ending an SUV on Route 1 near Lewes late Saturday […]
Claymont man arrested, Bear man sought in 3 robberies
CLAYMONT, DELAWARE (9/12/2015) A Claymont man has been arrested in connection with three recent robberies and a Bear man is still being sought, Delaware State Police said tonight. Jimmy J. […]
Pa. man charged in Artisans’ Bank robberies in Bear
BEAR, DELAWARE (9/12/2015) A 29-year-old Pennsylvania man has been returned to Delaware to face charges in two bank robberies at the same Artisans’ Bank branch in Bear, Delaware State Police […]
Former Dover Little League president charged with theft
DOVER, DELAWARE (9/12/2015) A former Dover Little League president has been charged with theft of money from the organization, city police said this morning. William Berry, 52, of the 100 […]
Woman stabbed in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/12/2015) A woman was stabbed this morning during an apparent domestic dispute in Wilmington, according to reports from the scene. The incident happened about 8:30 a.m. in the […]
Motorcyclist in serious condition after hitting fence
MILL CREEK, DELAWARE (9/12/2015) An 18-year-old man was in serious but stable condition after his motorcycle struck a fence, authorities said this morning. The accident happened about 10:20 p.m. Friday […]
Suspect in carnival murder returned to Delaware
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/12/2015) A 37-year-old man wanted in the 2006 baseball-bat beating death of a man at a carnival near Wilmington has been returned to Delaware. Miguel Aramiz had fled […]
Infant killed in crash; mother charged
BRIDGEVILLE, DELAWARE (9/12/2015) An infant was killed and her sister and mother were injured when a car struck a utility pole and overturned east of Bridgeville, the Delaware State Police reported. […]
Boater faces alcohol charge after Nanticoke River accident
SEAFORD, DELAWARE (9/12/2015) A Laurel man was arrested by Fish & Wildlife officers and charged with operating a vessel under the influence of alcohol following a boating accident that ejected him […]
13 alleged gang members indicted; 7 face murder charges
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/11/2015) The indictment of 13 alleged gang members – including seven on first-degree murder charges – was announced today by Attorney General Matt Denn. All 13 are […]
24-year-old man wounded in Wilmington shooting
[soliloquy id=”11723″] WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/11/2015) A 24-year-old man was taken to Christiana Hospital after a shooting in Wilmington late Thursday, city police said this morning. The incident happened about 11:40 p.m. […]
30-year-old man sought in Milford murder, home invasion
UPDATED STORY: Milford murder suspect arrested in Philadelphia MILFORD, DELAWARE (9/10/2015) A 30-year-old man is being sought on first-degree murder and home invasion charges, Milford police said today. He also […]
13 arrested, 3 sought in Kent drug ring crackdown
[soliloquy id=”11693″] UPDATED STORY: Kevin A. McDonald Jr. arrested on new charges, held without bail UPDATED STORY: Abdul T. White arrested in Philadelphia KENT COUNTY, DELAWARE (9/10/2015) Thirteen people have […]
Work to begin on new Route 1 lane north of U.S. 40
DOVER, DELAWARE (9/10/2015) Work will begin Sept. 21 to create a new “auxiliary lane” on northbound Route 1 in the Bear-New Castle area, the Delaware Department of Transportation announced today. […]
Harrington police charge Milton man with 4th DUI
HARRINGTON, DELAWARE (9/10/2015) A 43-year-old Milton man was charged with fourth-offense driving under the influence, Harrington police said today. Eric R. Pitts, of the 100 block of Atlantic St., was […]
Police identify man shot to death near Felton
FELTON, DELAWARE (9/10/2015) A man who died after being shot multiple times on Sunday was identified today by Delaware State Police. Douglas M. Kimball Jr., 48, was found dead about […]
3 hurt in Bear town house fire; $500,000 damage
BEAR, DELAWARE (9/10/2015) Fire struck three town houses in the Wellington Woods community in Bear early today, injuring three residents and causing $500,000 damage, authorities said. Christiana firefighters were called out at […]
Wilmington police seek tips on homicide suspect
UPDATED STORY: Wilmington murder suspect arrested WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/10/2015) City police asked for the public’s help today in locating the suspect in an Aug. 15 homicide. Hakiem Anderson, 30, of […]
Police say Bear man sought in two armed robberies
BEAR, DELAWARE (9/10/2015) Delaware State Police said today a Bear man is being sought for two recent armed robberies. Joselph Klosowski, 31, had been identified last week as a suspect in the robbery […]
Crash shuts southbound Route 1 near Smyrna
SMYRNA, DELAWARE (9/10/2015) A crash closed southbound Route 1 near Smyrna for more than an hour this morning. Traffic was diverted off the highway at the South Smyrna ramp (Exit 114) […]
36-year-old woman struck on Route 141 dies; man seriously injured
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (9/10/2015) A woman who was struck by a car near New Castle late Wednesday night died later at Christiana Hospital, and a man was seriously injured, Delaware State […]
Burglary suspect arrested in Dover after Jaguar crashes
DOVER, DELAWARE (9/9/2015) A 21-year-old man was arrested on burglary charges early today after a Jaguar observed at an earlier theft scene crashed at Forrest Avenue and Fairway Lakes Drive, Dover […]
Teen taken to hospital after shots fired in Wilmington
UPDATED STORY: Newark man charged in shooting WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/9/2015) City police say an 18-year-old man was found with apparent gunshot wounds to his torso and cheek after shots were […]