Thief gets only one sneaker in Instagram deal
BRANDYWINE HUNDRED, DELAWARE (4/10/2015) A deal made on Instagram to sell a pair of Nike sneakers went awry when the buyer assaulted the seller and escaped with only one of […]
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Complaints bring drug seizure, arrests in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (4/10/2015) Community complaints about a home being used for drug sales led to arrests and seizure of heroin and crack cocaine, Wilmington police reported Thursday. The arrests came […]
NB U.S. 202 closure at I-95 begins Sunday night
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (4/9/2015) Road work will require the closure of northbound U.S. 202 at I-95 north of Wilmington beginning Sunday night, state officials announced today. The milling and patching of […]
Serial burglary suspect arrested
DOVER, DELAWARE (4/9/2015) A 49-year-old Maryland man faces charges in connection with 18 burglaries in Dover, city police announced today. Thomas K. Jenkins, of Capital Heights, was arrested in Maryland by the Prince George’s […]
Pair sought in robbery spree; photos released
GLASGOW, DELAWARE (4/9/2015) Delaware State Police have released surveillance photos of two men sought in connection with gas station robberies in New Castle County. The first suspect, who police said […]
Employee robbed at Knights Inn near New Castle
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (4/9/2015) An employee was struck in the face and robbed of his wallet at the Knights Inn motel near New Castle, Delaware State Police said. The robbery happened […]
Burglar gets cash at China King restaurant in Dover
DOVER, DELAWARE (4/9/2015) The China King restaurant at 760 Walker Road was burgarized early Wednesday, Dover police said. The burglar broke in by prying open a rear door sometime between […]
Cortez Hamilton indicted in murder of missing wife
[soliloquy id=”2657″] DOVER, DELAWARE (4/8/2015) A Kent County man has been indicted on a charge of first degree murder in the death of his wife, who has been missing since […]
Police release images of identity theft suspect
[soliloquy id=”6161″] ELSMERE, DELAWARE (4/8/2015) Delaware State Police have released surveillance images of an identity theft suspect. Police were called after a 36-year-old Wilmington woman received text alerts Thursday that […]
Gunman robs 20-year-old at Peoples Plaza
GLASGOW, DELAWARE (4/7/2015) A 20-year-old man was robbed at gunpoint in the Peoples Plaza shopping center this afternoon, Delaware State Police said. The robbery happened about 12:55 p.m. in the […]
Dover police: 2 arrested after 2.7 pounds of pot found
DOVER, DELAWARE (4/7/2015) Two people were arrested after officers found 2.7 pounds of marijuana in their possession, Dover police said today. The arrests came about 1 p.m. Monday at 55 […]
Property reassessment proposed for New Castle County taxes
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DELAWARE (4/7/2015) A reassessment of real estate values for tax purposes is being proposed for New Castle County, which hasn’t had one for more than 30 years. […]
Man shot in Carrington Way Apartments home invasion
NEW STORY: Suspect arrested in shooting near Newark BROOKSIDE, DELAWARE (4/7/2015) An 18-year-old man was wounded during a home invasion at the Carrington Way Apartments, New Castle County police reported this […]
Police identify man who killed self during chase
UPDATE: More details on three bank robberies, search for robber MILFORD, DELAWARE (4/7/2015) Milford police have confirmed the identify of a man who apparently committed suicide during a pursuit by state […]
31-year-old man shot in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (4/7/2015) A 31-year-old man was in critical but stable condition after he was shot multiple times late Monday night, Wilmington police said this morning. The shooting happened about […]
Dirt bike rider in critical condition after crash
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (4/7/2015) A 23-year-old man was in critical condition at Christiana Hospital after crashing a dirt bike into the rear of a vehicle, Wilmington police said Monday night. The […]
Wandering 2-year-old reunited with family
DOVER, DELAWARE (4/6/2015) The family of a 2-year-old boy found walking alone this morning has been located, Dover police said this afternoon. A resident of the Colony Drive area found the child […]
Wilmington police identify slaying victim
[soliloquy id=”6062″] UPDATED STORY: Two men extradited from Pennsylvania, charged with first-degree murder WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (04/06/2015) City police this afternoon identified the man shot to death off North Monroe Street […]
Warm weather warning: Keep the noise down
DOVER, DELAWARE (4/6/2015) With warm spring weather arriving, Dover police are warning residents to keep the noise down. City police say spring typically brings an increase in calls complaining of […]
Two Wilmington homes struck by gunfire
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (4/6/2015) City police are asking for tips from the public after gunfire struck two homes. In the latest incident, the city’s gunfire alert system brought officers to the […]
Theft reported at Country Village Apartments
DOVER, DELAWARE (4/6/2015) A burglar took a Toshiba television, HP laptop computer and jewelry from a home in the County Village Apartments, city police said today. The burglar entered the […]
Felton man sought on theft charges
FELTON, DELAWARE (4/6/2015) A 31-year-old Felton man is being sought in connection with numerous thefts since December, authorities said today. Pablo Jackson is wanted on multiple counts of felony theft including […]
Burglar gets TV at Dover home
DOVER, DELAWARE (4/6/2015) City police say a burglar made off with a television from a home in the 100 block of N. Kirkwood St. The theft happened about 8:15 p.m. […]
Vehicles vandalized in Ogletown
OGLETOWN, DELAWARE (4/5/2015) New Castle County police are looking for a black or dark purple Dodge Neon car seen fleeing the area of several vandalized vehicles in the Harmony Woods […]
Wilmington shooting victim dies
[soliloquy id=”6062″] UPDATED STORY: Police identify 19-year-old man shot to death WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (4/5/2015) One of two people shot in an alleyway off the 200 block of N. Monroe St. on […]
Bicycle device spurs Bear Library evacuation, road closures
BEAR, DELAWARE (4/4/2015) A suspicious item forced the evacuation of the New Castle County Bear Library this afternoon and closure of nearby roads, but the device was later determined to be […]
Photos: Trout season opens upstate
[soliloquy id=”6029″] NEWARK, DELAWARE (4/4/2015) Scores of anglers turned out on opening day of trout season on the White Clay Creek at Thompson Station Bridge on Chambers Rock Road north of […]
2 shot in Wilmington; suspects captured in Pa. after chase
[soliloquy id=”6062″] UPDATED STORY: Male shooting victim dies WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (04/04/2015) Two people were wounded by gunfire this afternoon in Wilmington, and two suspects were captured by police after a […]
Police: Man kills self in car linked to bank robbery; suspect ID’d
BRIDGEVILLE, DELAWARE (4/4/2015) A 35-year-old man died Friday night in an apparent suicide as police pursued a car linked to a Milford bank robbery, state police said. The driver of the car, […]
3 charged in illegal drug sales near Polytech
WOODSIDE EAST, DELAWARE (4/4/2015) Three people were arrested after illegal drugs were found to be sold from a home in the Meadowbrook Acres community, state police said Friday. The arrests […]
Wilmington woman charged with 5th DUI
NEWARK, DELAWARE (4/4/2015) A Wilmington woman was arrested east of Newark on Friday and charged with her fifth offense DUI, state police said today. About 1:05 p.m., a trooper saw […]
Tribute to fallen New Castle County officer
ELSMERE, DELAWARE (4/4/2015) New Castle County and Philadelphia police officers paid tribute to fallen officer Lt. Joseph Szczerba on Friday by bringing Easter dinner to his mother in Elsmere. This has […]
Woman shot outside Gold Club near Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (4/4/2015) A 29-year-old woman was wounded when gunfire erupted during a fight outside the Gold Club south of Wilmington, state police said Friday. The incident happened about 2:15 […]
2 arrested in year-old Wilmington murder
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (4/3/2015) Two men have been arrested and a third is being sought by police in a year-old homicide in Wilmington. The arrests today came a year after the […]
Wilmington shooting victim in critical condition
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (4/3/2015) A male was shot multiple times in Wilmington this morning, according to reports from the scene. The shooting happened about 10:30 a.m. at Seventh and West streets. […]
Teen arrested in Glasgow 7-Eleven robbery
GLASGOW, DELAWARE (4/3/2015) A 17-year-old boy from Delaware City has been arrested and a second suspect is still being sought in the armed robbery of a 7-Eleven store in Glasgow, […]
Gusty winds, showers, thunderstorms on tap today
DELAWARE (4/3/2015) Winds gusting to 45 mph, showers and isolated strong thunderstorms are in today’s weather forecast. The strongest wind gusts are expected in southern Delaware this morning, the National […]
PNC Bank in Milford robbed at gunpoint
UPDATE: Police say man commits suicide in car linked to Milford bank robbery after chase MILFORD, DELAWARE (4/3/2015) An armed man escaped with cash from a PNC Bank branch on Thursday, […]
Southbound Route 141 reopens over U.S. 13
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (4/2/2015) With bridge deck repairs completed, the southbound lanes of Route 141 over U.S. 13 were reopened this afternoon. Emergency repairs on the deck began March 25 […]
2nd victim dies after Hockessin SUV crash
[soliloquy id=”5791″] HOCKESSIN, DELAWARE (4/2/2015) A 73-year-old woman has died from injuries received in an SUV crash last month that killed her husband, state police said today. Tulasi Babu, who […]
Increased wildfire hazard today
DELAWARE (4/2/2015) Dry conditions and gusty winds may increase the chance of wildfires spreading this afternoon, weather forecasters say. The warning is for Delaware, the Maryland Eastern Shore, southeastern Pennsylvania and […]
Fire destroys poultry house, 21,000 chickens
GUMBORO, DELAWARE (4/1/2015) A poultry house fire killed 21,000 six-week-old chickens and caused $400,000 damage this evening, authorities said. The fire in the 36000 block of Jones Church Road was […]
Gov. Markell gets last laugh
For accuracy, the following news release from the governor’s office is published in its entirety: Dover, DE – Recognizing the obvious void felt following the departure of former Lieutenant Governor […]
Georgetown man pleads guilty to illegal hunting
GEORGETOWN, DELAWARE (4/1/2015) A Georgetown resident has pleaded guilty to illegal deer hunting charges after a trail camera showed a man hunting with a rifle on private property in December, state […]
Harrington police charge Felton man with 3rd DUI
HARRINGTON, DELAWARE (4/1/2015) A Felton man has been charged with a third DUI offense, Harrington police said. James H. Baines Jr., 49, of the first block of Pinewood Acres Road, […]
Smyrna police arrest 2 on drug charges
SMYRNA, DELAWARE (3/31/2015) Two people were arrested on drug charges after police received calls about a suspicious vehicle on North Howard Street. The incident happened about 2:35 p.m. on March 24, police reported […]
Man shot in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (3/31/2015) A man sitting in a minivan was wounded when a gunman opened fire late Monday, according to reports from the scene. The shooting happened about 11:10 p.m. […]
Treadway Towers offices burglarized
UPDATE: Tips bring arrests in Treadway Towers burglaries; 1 still sought DOVER, DELAWARE (3/31/2015) Five offices in the Treadway Towers complex were burglarized, Dover police reported this morning. The thefts at […]
Burglary suspect arrested; stolen gun found
DOVER, DELAWARE (3/31/2015) A 23-year-old burglary suspect was arrested with a stolen handgun after a traffic stop near Queen and Cecil streets, Dover police said Monday. Emilio Freeman, of Darby, […]
Dover woman injured in crash near Hartly
HARTLY, DELAWARE (3/29/2015) A Dover woman was seriously injured this morning in a single-vehicle crash east of Hartly, Delaware State Police said. The crash happened about 11:50 a.m. in the […]