5 charged in Bear heroin sales
[soliloquy id=”4880″] BEAR, DELAWARE (2/27/2015) Five men were charged with selling heroin after police seized more than 1,400 bags of the drug after searching two homes in Bear, state police said […]
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Some schools closing or starting late
UPDATE: Indian River decides to close for day. DELAWARE (2/26/2015) After more than 6 inches of snow fell on parts of Sussex County, some schools have decided to close for […]
Wilmington 15-year-old faces gun charges after chase
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (2/26/2015) A 15-year-old Wilmington boy was arrested after he ran from officers following a short chase in a stolen car, city police said today. A stolen gun was found […]
Lewes man charged in Rehoboth Beach burglaries
REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE (2/26/2015) A Lewes man was arrested Wednesday in connection with multiple burglaries, Rehoboth police said. Peter E. Hodge, 33, removed property including firearmns, electronics, clothing and collectibles […]
Marydel restaurant loses cash register to burglar
MARYDEL, DELAWARE (2/26/2015) A burglar escaped with the register with cash inside from Rosicell Restaurant, state police reported today. The theft happened between 6 p.m. Feb. 16 and 10:30 a.m. […]
Another deep freeze due after 6.6 inches of snow
DELAWARE (2/25/2015) With more than six inches of snow dumped on Delaware by the latest storm, residents can now bundle up for a few more nights of deep freeze. The temperature […]
Michael N. Castle Trail final work to begin
ST. GEORGES, DELAWARE (2/26/2015) Construction is about to begin on the final phase of the Michael N. Castle Trail along the north bank of the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal, state […]
Cecil County double homicide investigated
UPDATE: Two suspects arrested ELKTON, MARYLAND (2/25/2015) Two people found dead inside a home in the Glen Farms community a half mile from the Delaware state line were an elderly couple, […]
Delaware flu deaths rise to 26
DOVER, DELAWARE (2/26/2015) Three new deaths have raised to 26 the number of flu fatalities in Delaware this season, state health officials reported this morning. The increase in deaths comes […]
Dover police seek 2 in burglary
DOVER, DELAWARE (2/26/2015) City police are seeking a Woodside East couple in connection with a residential burglary in the first block of River Chase Drive. The burglary happened between 9 a.m. […]
Snow closing more Delaware schools
DELAWARE (2/26/2015) With up to 6 inches of snow predicted to fall in southern Delaware, numerous school districts canceled classes for the day. Capital, Caesar Rodney, Cape Henlopen, Delmar, Indian […]
2 hurt when truck hits Amtrak overpass, gets stuck
[soliloquy id=”4812″] STANTON, DELAWARE (2/26/2015) Two people were injured when the top of a box truck hit the Amtrak overpass on Stanton Christiana Road and became stuck, with its front wheels […]
Delaware snow: Up to 6 inches due downstate
DELAWARE (2/25/2015) A storm late tonight through Thursday morning may bring up to 6 inches of snowfall in southern Delaware but only an inch or less at the top of […]
Dover liquor store on U.S. 13 robbed
DOVER, DELAWARE (2/25/2015) Dover police are looking for the robber who escaped with cash from a U.S. 13 liquor store, authorities reported today. The crime happened about 10:20 p.m. Friday […]
Stone’s Tavern in Harrington damaged by fire
HARRINGTON, DELAWARE (2/24/2015) Fire caused moderate damage to Stone’s Tavern in Harrington, authorities said. The fire broke out about 1:45 p.m. Tuesday at the three-story tavern and apartment building at Mechanic […]
3-year-old girl found safe, Amber Alert canceled
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (2/24/2015) An Amber Alert for a 3-year-old New Castle-area girl was canceled this afternoon when she was found safe in Massachusetts, police said this afternoon. Elinor Trotta […]
Newark officials say leak that turned water green repaired
NEWARK, DELAWARE (2/24/2015) City officials say a leak that turned water green today in Phillips Park and other creeks has been repaired. The color was caused by a dye and […]
Route 100 bridge in Elsmere to be closed a month
ELSMERE, DELAWARE (2/24/2015) The bridge on Dupont Road (Route 100) north of New Road will remain closed in both directions until the end of March, DelDOT reports. The road was closed […]
Delaware cold sets another record
DELAWARE (2/24/2015) Another Delaware cold-weather record was broken this morning, according to National Weather Service data. The temperature dipped to 11 degrees at Sussex County Airport near Georgetown before 6 a.m., […]
2 hurt in Route 1 crash involving state police car
LEWES, DELAWARE (2/24/2015) Two people were injured Monday in a crash on Route 1 west of Lewes involving a state police cruiser, authorities said. The accident happened about 3:50 p.m. […]
Student robbed at knifepoint on Casho Mill Road in Newark
NEWARK, DELAWARE (2/23/2015) A man with a knife robbed a student walking on Casho Mill Road, Newark police reported today. The incident happened just after 2 a.m. Saturday in the area of […]
Harvey Road crash injures 3
CLAYMONT, DELAWARE (2/23/2015) Three people including a small child were injured in a crash on Harvey Road over Interstate 95 this morning, according to reports from the scene. The collision […]
More details released in I-495 pedestrian fatality
EDGEMOOR, DELAWARE (2/23/2015) State police have released more details about a man killed while walking across Interstate 495 in hopes of learning the victim’s identity. The accident happened about 8 […]
Dover police: Man dumped bleach in ex-girlfriend’s apartment
DOVER, DELAWARE (2/23/2015) A 34-year-old man broke into a woman’s apartment after she ended their relationship, wrote vulgar messages on the door and dumped bleach on some of her belongings, […]
13-year-old boy shot in Wilmington
[soliloquy id=”4739″] WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (2/23/2015) A 13-year-old boy was shot Sunday night in the Southbridge part of the city, police said. The incident happened about 7:15 p.m. at South Heald and Lobdell […]
3 hurt in Lancaster Pike crash in Hockessin
[soliloquy id=”4733″] HOCKESSIN, DELAWARE (2/23/2015) Three people were injured when a pickup truck and an SUV collided Sunday morning on icy Lancaster Pike in Hockessin, according to reports from the scene. […]
Acme clerk’s scream sends robber running in Bear
BEAR, DELAWARE (2/23/2015) A clerk’s scream at the Acme in Bear ended a robbery attempt, state police say. The incident happened about 6:10 a.m. Friday at the store in the […]
Flames engulf home in Colonial Heights
[soliloquy id=”4724″] WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (2/21/2015) Flames swept through a home early today in the Colonial Heights neighborhood near Wilmington. The fire broke out about 1 a.m. in the 200 block […]
Delaware cold sets 2 more records; snow due
DELAWARE (2/21/2015) Two more cold-weather records in Delaware were shattered overnight, making a total of five that have fallen this week. Warmer air will arrive this afternoon as snow begins […]
Dover police arrest 2nd suspect in Bubba’s shooting
DOVER, DELAWARE (2/20/2015) City police say a second suspect in a shooting at Bubba’s nightclub earlier this month was arrested shortly after noon today. The arrest of Agmere Matthews was made […]
$10,000 reward offered in New Castle County homicides
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DELAWARE (2/20/2015) A $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction in any unsolved homicide being investigated by New Castle County police, […]
Police arrest man in Castlebrook Apartments shooting
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (2/20/2015) An 18-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with a shooting last month at the Castlebrook Apartments off U.S. 13 near New Castle, […]
Police identify Wilmington woman, 62, struck on Concord Pike
NORTH WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (2/20/2015) A 62-year-old woman was struck by an SUV on Concord Pike in front of Widener University this morning. Mercy Odom, of Wilmington, had just exited a DART […]
Police release video in Rose Hill Community Center slaying
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DELAWARE (2/20/2015) Police have released a video of a “person of interest” in the slaying Monday at the Rose Hill Community Center on Lambson Lane. Officer First […]
Delaware sets third cold record of week; ferries canceled for day
DELAWARE (2/20/2015) The temperature plunged to 2 degrees at New Castle Airport this morning, the third day this week the state has felt record-cold temperature. And there’s more deep cold and snow […]
16 Woodbridge students injured in 3-bus collision
BRIDGEVILLE, DELAWARE (2/19/2019) At least 16 children were taken to hospitals after a collision involving three school buses on an icy road north of Bridgeville this afternoon, state police said. […]
Cold weather brings canceled schools, ferries
DELAWARE (2/19/2015) Schools across Delaware will be closed Friday as more dangerous cold weather is predicted. And the Cape May-Lewes Ferry canceled afternoon and evening trips today due to heavy ice […]
Wilmington man charged in downtown tip jar thefts
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (2/19/2019) City police say a man arrested for stealing a tip jar from a downtown coffee shop also stole tip jars from two other businesses. The latest theft […]
Bear man charged in assault of Wawa employee
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (2/19/2015) A 36-year-old Bear man was arrested for throwing a coffee display stand at a Wawa employee, choking her and threatening to shoot other workers at the […]
Video of Milford burglaries released
MILFORD, DELAWARE (2/19/2015) City police have released surveillance video and asked for the public’s help in identifying two burglary suspects. Police said the videos are from a business on North […]
United Cocoa Processor fire damage put at $250,000
GLASGOW, DELAWARE (2/19/2015) A fire at the United Cocoa Processor plant in the Pencader Corporate Center caused $250,000 damage, the state Fire Marshal’s Office reports. The fire broke out about […]
26 homes near Ocean View vandalized
OCEAN VIEW, DELAWARE (2/19/2015) Glass doors and windows were shattered in a vandalism spree at the Bayshore Mobile Home Park north of Ocean View, state police said. The damage to 26 […]
Woman robbed in home invasion near Dover
DOVER, DELAWARE (2/19/2015) A 30-year-old woman was robbed at gunpoint in a home invasion near Dover, state police said. The robbery happened about 1:20 a.m. Wednesday in 100 block of […]
Some schools opening late today
DELAWARE (2/19/2015) School officials in some districts are delaying the start of classes today due to the weather. Two-hour delay Cape Henlopen School District Indian River School District Laurel School District Sussex […]
Wilmington crash causes delays
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (2/18/2015) A two-vehicle crash caused delays this morning at Fourth and Tatnall streets. The two drivers suffered only minor injuries, according to initial reports from the scene. One […]
Diverging Diamond interchange planned by DelDOT
BEAR, DELAWARE (2/18/2015) A new interchange concept is in the works for Routes 1 and 72, highway officials say. The Delaware Department of Transportation announced a public workshop will be […]
Harlan Elementary School closed for day by gas leak
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (2/18/2015) Nearly 400 students at Harlan Elementary School were evacuated this morning due to a gas odor and the school will remain closed for the day, authorities said. Wilmington Fire Department […]
Off-road vehicle operators face citations, impoundment
BROOKSIDE, DELAWARE (2/18/2015) The operators of a dirt bike and an all-terrain vehicle were cited by New Castle County police Tuesday and their vehicles were towed from the scene. The […]
New Castle police charge man with 5th DUI
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (2/18/2014) A North Wilmington man was arrested on a fifth DUI charge after he was seen driving erratically, New Castle police said this morning. Michael Ennis, 56, […]
Suspect in home invasion arrested in Milford
MILFORD, DELAWARE (2/17/2015) An Ellendale man was arrested Tuesday in connection with a home invasion that left an elderly woman tied up more than 12 hours northwest of Milford, state […]