Schools announce Wednesday closings
DELAWARE (2/17/2015) With many rural roads still snow and ice covered, some schools will be closed on Wednesday. The following have made early announcements tonight: Cape Henlopen School District Indian […]
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Bissell Hospital residents to move to other nursing homes
UPDATED STORY: Emily P. Bissell Hospital to remain closed permanently BRANDYWINE SPRINGS, DELAWARE (2/17/2015) Residents of Emily P. Bissell Hospital will be moved to other nursing homes, state officials announced […]
Rose Hill Community Center homicide victim identified as 30-year-old man
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DELAWARE (2/17/2015) The victim of a shooting Monday at the Rose Hill Community Center south of Wilmington was identified today by county police. Jamar Kilgoe, 30, of the […]
Fire damages mobile home in Marshallton
MARSHALLTON, DELAWARE (2/17/2015) Fire broke out in a mobile home in the 2000 block of Jackson Ave. this afternoon. Mill Creek firefighters found the trailer in the Cloverleaf Mobile Home […]
Flooding shuts Bayard Middle School until Feb. 23
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (2/17/2015) Flooding caused by a broken sprinkler system will force the closing of Bayard Middle School until Monday, Feb. 23, officials announced today. The flooding was reportedly discovered […]
As more deep cold lurks, Code Purple sites extended
[soliloquy id=”4518″] Email your snow photos to news@delawarefreenews.org DELAWARE (2/17/2015) With Delawareans digging out of the latest snowfall, attention returns to the continued deep cold expected for the next few […]
2 men arrested in theft of boats near Milford
DOVER, DELAWARE (2/17/2015) Two men have been arrested in connection with the theft of two boats near Milford earlier this month, authorities announced. Kevin M. Schilling, 44, of Smyrna, and […]
Delaware cold sets record
UPDATED STORY: More snow due; state offices closed DELAWARE (2/16/2015) The snowstorm tonight is coming on the heels of record-breaking cold temperature in the state. At Sussex County Airport near Georgetown, […]
Schools announce closings due to snow
UPDATE: More schools announce closings DELAWARE (2/16/2015) Several school districts announced tonight they will be closed Tuesday due to the expected snowfall overnight. Those districts announcing closures include Cape Henlopen, Indian River, […]
17-year-old boy shot to death in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (2/16/2015) A 17-year-old boy was shot to death on East 24th Street this afternoon, city police said. Officers responding to a shots-fired complaint at 4:20 p.m. found the […]
Delaware City man charged with 5th DUI near Lewes
LEWES, DELAWARE (2/16/2015) A Delaware City man was arrested Sunday and charged with fifth-offense DUI, state police said today. The incident begin about 4:20 p.m. when a motorist called 911 to […]
1 shot to death at Rose Hill Community Center
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DELAWARE (2/16/2015) Police are investigating a fatal shooting this afternoon at the Rose Hill Community Center. The shooting happened shortly before 3 p.m. at the center on Lambson […]
Third suspect in robbery spree in custody
GLASGOW, DELAWARE (2/16/2015) The third suspect in a New Castle County armed robbery spree is in custody in Virginia, state police said this afternoon. Jamal Taylor, 23, of Wilmington, was […]
Health insurance signup for some extended until Feb. 22
DELAWARE (2/16/2015) Delawareans who had problems signing up for health insurance by the Feb. 15 deadline are getting an extension, state officials said today. Those who could not complete the […]
Wilmington Blue Rocks cold-weather discount sells out
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (2/16/2015) A score of fans braved bitter cold this morning to get discount tickets for the Wilmington Blue Rocks opening game. Individual tickets went on sale with the […]
Burst pipe forces New Castle apartments evacuation
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (2/16/2015) A dozen apartments were evacuated this morning after a water pipe burst at the Deemers Landing complex, according to reports from the scene. Firefighters were called […]
Tips for coping with the cold
DOVER, DELAWARE (2/16/2015) Dover police offer these tips for coping with the cold weather: What to have Water—At least a 3-day supply; one gallon per person per day Food—At least a […]
Crash shuts Mill Creek Road, cuts power
MILL CREEK, DELAWARE (2/16/2015) A crash early this morning has closed Mill Creek Road and caused a power outage in the area. The road is closed between Stoney Batter and […]
Troopers seek help identifying pedestrian killed on I-495
EDGEMOOR, DELAWARE (2/16/2015) The name of a pedestrian killed on Interstate 495 last month remains a mystery, and state police are seeking the public’s help in identifying the victim. The victim […]
Snowfall totals from weekend storm
DELAWARE (2/15/2015) Today’s high winds caused numerous power outages around the state in the wake of a storm that dropped up to 2.5 inches on the state. At 8:30 a.m., Delmarva […]
2 of 3 serial robbery suspects arrested
GLASGOW, DELAWARE (2/15/2015) Two of three suspects in a spree of armed robberies across New Castle County have been captured in Chester, Pennsylvania, according to Delaware State Police. Jayvon Moore, 18, […]
Code Purple sites protecting homeless from cold
STORM UPDATE: More snow due Monday DELAWARE (2/14/2015) With snow tonight and temperatures to hit single digits Sunday night and early Monday, and winds gusting as high as 60 mph, the volunteer Code Purple […]
Wilmington man, 18, shot to death in Townsend
TOWNSEND, DELAWARE (2/14/2015) An 18-year-old man shot to death in Townsend early today has been identified. Dayshon M. Wallace, of the 2300 block of N. Washington St. in Wilmington, was killed […]
New Castle County K-9s getting protective vests
[soliloquy id=”4360″] NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DELAWARE (2/14/2015) The county police force’s six K-9s will be wearing protective vests, thanks to a nonprofit organization. The vests are being provided by Vested […]
Kent County man arrested on drug, gun charges
WOODSIDE EAST, DELAWARE (2/14/2015) A Kent County man was arrested Friday after a two-month investigation into drug sales at his home, state police said. Dewayne L. Medler, 44, of Pepper […]
MTV star Valerie Fairman charged in Delaware prostitution sting
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DELAWARE (2/14/2015) A star of the MTV show “16 and Pregnant” was one of eight women arrested on prostitution charges in the Wilmington area. Valerie Fairman, 21, […]
Car fire jams northbound Route 1 near Smyrna
SMYRNA, DELAWARE (2/13/2015) A car fire shut all northbound lanes of Route 1 near the North Smyrna exit for about 25 minutes early this afternoon. Citizens Hose Company of Smyrna […]
Police identify 3 suspects in robbery spree
GLASGOW, DELAWARE (2/13/2015) State police say they have identified three suspects in a series of armed robberies across New Castle County following multiple tips from the public. Jayvon Moore, 18, […]
Wilmington police: Boy, 17, found with stolen handgun
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (2/13/2015) A 17-year-old boy was arrested after officers found him with a loaded semi-automatic handgun that had been reported stolen in Pennsylvania, Wilmington police reported today. The boy […]
15-year-old charged in Bear shooting
BEAR, DELAWARE (2/13/2015) A 15-year-old Wilmington boy has been charged with shooting a 20-year-old man Thursday night in the Sparrow Run community, New Castle County police said this morning. The shooting happened […]
Dover police seize 143 bags of heroin, gun; 2 arrested
DOVER, DELAWARE (2/13/2015) A stolen gun and 143 bags of heroin were seized and two men arrested at a home in Dover, city police said this morning. The arrests happened […]
60 mph wind gusts, snow predicted for weekend
DELAWARE (2/13/2015) Forecasters are warning of a dangerous winter storm that will put a bitter chill on the Valentine’s evening. In addition to an inch or two of snow, northwest […]
Newark robbery: Man stabbed, 1 brother arrested, another sought
NEWARK, DELAWARE (2/12/2015) One brother was arrested and another is being sought by police after a man was stabbed in the hand during a robbery, city police reported Wednesday. The […]
Red Roof Inn, guests robbed at gunpoint
STANTON, DELAWARE (2/12/2015) A hotel and two of its guests were robbed at gunpoint Wednesday night, state police said this morning. The robbery happened about 11:45 p.m. at the Red […]
Crash near Sussex Tech kills 19-year-old man
GEORGETOWN, DELAWARE (2/12/2015) A 19-year-old man was killed early today when his small car crashed into a utility pole and overturned west of Georgetown, state police said. The victim was identified […]
Police identify man shot to death at William Penn Village Apartments
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (2/11/2015) A 30-year-old man was shot to death this morning at the William Penn Village apartments near New Castle, police said. Kelvin Powers was pronounced dead at the scene […]
Man shot in arm in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (2/11/2015) A 29-year-old man with a gunshot wound in his right arm walked into Wilmington Hospital’s emergency room about 10:30 this morning, city police said. The shooting was […]
Bicyclist arrested on gun, drug charges in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (2/11/2015) An 18-year-old bicyclist was arrested Tuesday on gun and drug charges, city police reported today. Tyreek Ducette, of Wilmington, was charged with carrying a concealed deadly weapon — […]
Smyrna attempted armed robbery suspect arrested
SMYRNA, DELAWARE (2/15/2015) A 23-year-old man wanted in an October robbery attempt has been arrested, Smyrna police said today. Roy Kolaco, of the 300 block of Arctic Lane in Smyrna, […]
Seaford making a new pitch
SEAFORD, DELAWARE (2/11/2015) The city of Seaford has launched a new marketing campaign. “The Perfect Place to Start” is the pitch being used to promote the city for business, retirement, starting a family […]
2 arrested, 1 sought in Sussex appliance thefts
DELMAR, DELAWARE (2/11/2015) Two men have been arrested and a third is being sought in connection with numerous burglaries and the theft of appliances over the past year, state police […]
2 charged in Rehoboth Toy and Kite burglary
REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE (2/11/2015) A tip from the public led to the arrest of two suspects in the burglary last month at the Rehoboth Toy and Kite Co., city police […]
3 sought in New Castle County robbery spree
[soliloquy id=”4241″] GLASGOW, DELAWARE (2/11/2015) State police have released surveillance images and asked for the public’s help in identifying three men sought in a robbery spree across New Castle County. […]
New Castle County extends sewer bill deadline
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DELAWARE (2/11/2015) County sewer customers are getting a few more days to pay their latest bills. The March 2 deadline was extended until March 17 due to […]
More snow, deep freeze in the works
DELAWARE (2/11/2015) Snow and plunging temperatures may put a chill on the Valentine’s Day weekend, forecasters say. The winter weather will start on Thursday, with a chance for light accumulating snow, […]
Driver cited after car breaks pole near Prices Corner
PRICES CORNER, DELAWARE (2/10/2015) A car went into a utility pole, breaking it into three pieces and causing a power outage affecting more than 1,200 Delmarva Power customers. The accident […]
Dover woman killed in 6-vehicle U.S. 13 crash
TYBOUTS CORNER, DELAWARE (2/10/2015) A fatal crash involving six vehicles closed northbound U.S. 13 at Tybouts Corner for nearly four hours this morning, state police said. Catherine A. Keyes, 61, of Dover, […]
Route 1 crash follows 100 mph police chase; heroin seized
FREDERICA, DELAWARE (2/10/2015) A Wilmington man who fled from troopers on Route 1 at more than 100 mph crashed into two utility poles, was treated at a hospital and then arrested […]
Sketch of suspect released in Bellemoor distraction burglary
ELSMERE, DELAWARE (2/10/2015) Police released a sketch this morning of a suspect in the distraction burglary of an elderly woman in the Bellemoor community south of Elsmere. A man approached […]
Claymont motel robbed at gunpoint
CLAYMONT, DELAWARE (2/10/2015) Three men, armed with a handgun, robbed a Claymont hotel early today, state police say. The robbery happened about 12:30 a.m. at the Riverview Motel, 7811 Gov. […]