Another light snow due Thursday
DELAWARE (2/4/2015) Another light snowfall is due to hit the state Thursday, and it may make for a messy morning commute. National Weather Service forecasters say less than an inch […]
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Rehoboth police report burglary
REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE (2/4/2015) A home was burglarized in the 300 block of Laurel St., city police reported Tuesday. The break-in happened sometime between Jan. 18 and Jan. 31. A […]
Teen struck by car on U.S. 40 in critical condition
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (2/3/2015) A teenage boy struck by a car while walking along U.S. 40 west of New Castle tonight is in critical condition, authorities said. State police say the accident […]
3 arrested in Wilmington armed robbery try
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (2/3/2015) Three people have been arrested in connection with the attempted armed robbery of a 23-year-old woman last month, city police reported today. The crime happened about 10 […]
Police identify man killed on I-95
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (2/3/2015) State police today identified the pedestrian killed on I-95 over the weekend. Michael Ewell, 44, of Wilmington, was killed near Delaware Avenue on Saturday. Investigators have also […]
Crash shuts SB I-95 ramp to Route 273
OGLETOWN, DELAWARE (2/3/2015) A crash closed the ramp from southbound I-95 to Route 273 this afternoon, according to reports from the scene. A tractor-trailer was jackknifed on the ramp. There […]
South Walnut in Wilmington reopened after fiery crash
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (2/3/2015) A fiery crash between a car and a tractor trailer closed South Walnut Street near the Christina River in Wilmington for about two hours this afternoon. The […]
State park fees to increase Feb. 15
DOVER, DELAWARE (2/3/2015) Delaware State Park entrance fees, annual passes and surf permits will increase in price on Feb. 15, officials announced today. Until then, annual passes and permits are […]
Armed robber gets cash at Valero in Little Heaven
LITTLE HEAVEN, DELAWARE (2/3/2015) An armed man escaped with cash from a Valero gas station on Route 1, state police said this morning. The robbery happened about 11:20 a.m. Monday […]
Star of the Sea burglary suspect arrested
REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE (2/3/2015) A man suspected of a burglary at the Star of the Sea Condominiums — who stayed inside 3 hours while eating and watching TV — was […]
New Castle police chief recovers stolen car
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (2/3/2015) A vehicle stolen when the owner left it running outside a Dunkin’ Donuts store was recovered later in the day by New Castle’s police chief. The […]
Driver cited after propane truck overturns
GREENWOOD, DELAWARE (2/3/2015) State police cited the driver of a propane truck for inattentive driving after the vehicle overturned Monday on Route 16 east of Greenwood, sending him to a […]
Wilmington’s 2nd shooting of day sends man to hospital
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (2/3/2015) In the city’s second shooting of the day, a man was hit in the buttocks just before 8 p.m. Monday at Marshall and Stroud streets. The 32-year-old […]
Wilmington shooting victim in critical condition
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (2/2/2015) Less than a day after the city’s seventh homicide of the year, another shooting has happened in Wilmington. The latest came just before 3 p.m. today in the 800 […]
State unveils new website to help startups
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (2/2/2015) The state has launched a new website, Business First Steps, to help startups get off the ground. The site was unveiled today by Gov. Jack Markell and […]
Police: ‘Potential suspect’ in Pike Creek shooting
PIKE CREEK, DELAWARE (2/2/2015) The shooting of a 39-year-old man at the Mermaid Run Condominiums was not a random act, New Castle County police said this afternoon. The victim remains […]
Cops: Burglar stayed 3 hours, ate, watched TV
UPDATE: Police arrest suspect REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE (2/2/2015) A man who broke into the Star of the Sea Condominiums on the boardwalk stayed inside for three hours, eating food and […]
Kite store burglar returns to clean up blood
REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE (2/2/2015) A burglar broke into the Rehoboth Toy and Kite store on the boardwalk, suffered cuts to his hands and wrists in the process before fleeing with cash […]
In Harrington, Milton man charged with 4th DUI
HARRINGTON, DELAWARE (2/2/2015) A Milton man was charged with fourth offense DUI, Harrington police reported today. Police said officers on U.S. 13 stopped a suspicious vehicle near Corn Crib Road […]
With ice expected, some schools cancel activities
DELAWARE (2/2/2015) Some schools are canceling after-school activities today due to predicted icy conditions as temperatures plunge after a day of heavy rain across the state. In addition to being icy, the […]
College information nights planned
DELAWARE (2/2/2015) State education officials and the Delaware PTA are hosting college information nights in each county to inform families of high school students on preparing and applying for college. […]
Wilmington police ID latest homicide victim
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (2/2/2015) City police this morning released the name of a 29-year-old man shot to death in a car Sunday night. The victim was identified as Hykeeam Harris, of Wilmington. […]
Route 16 reopened after propane truck overturns
GREENWOOD, DELAWARE (2/2/2015) An overturned propane truck forced the closure of Beach Highway (Route 16) east of Greenwood, state police say. The driver was taken to a hospital. The accident happened […]
Victim assaulted during robbery try outside Wawa store
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (2/2/2015) A 48-year-old man was assaulted by one of four men who tried to rob him when he refused their demands, state police said today. The robbery […]
Smyrna police oppose plan for new traffic light
SMYRNA, DELAWARE (2/2/2015) The proposed installation of a traffic signal on Glenwood Avenue just west of U.S. 13 in Smyrna is facing opposition from the town’s police department. A public workshop on […]
Sussex man, 42, missing
ANGOLA NECK, DELAWARE (2/2/2015) State police say a 42-year-old Sussex County man is missing. Police issued a Gold Alert for Jason T. Cairns, saying there is concern for his safety. […]
Power restored in Seaford area
SEAFORD, DELAWARE (2/2/2015) More than 1,400 Delaware Electric Cooperative customers who lost power for more than 90 minutes this morning have had service restored. Spokesman Jeremy Tucker said, “We had […]
Dover police arrest 2 on heroin charges
DOVER, DELAWARE (2/2/2015) Two men were arrested on heroin charges after a traffic stop, city police reported. The arrests came about about 6:20 p.m. Wednesday on South Governors Avenue at […]
Man shot in Pike Creek in stable condition
UPDATED STORY: Police develop “potential suspect” in Pike Creek shooting PIKE CREEK, DELAWARE (2/1/2015) A man was shot in Pike Creek this evening, according to New Castle County police. Officers were […]
Fatal shooting reported in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (2/1/2015) A young man was found dead in a car tonight of multiple gunshot wounds, according to early reports from the scene at 27th Street and Northeast Boulevard. The […]
Driver trapped in I-95 wreck is hospitalized
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (2/1/2015) A crash jammed southbound I-95 in Wilmington for more than an hour this afternoon, with the driver seriously injured when his car overturned and trapped him in the […]
Pizza deliveryman robbed at motel near New Castle
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (2/1/2015) A pizza deliveryman was robbed at gunpoint early today at a motel on U.S. 13 near New Castle, state police said. The robbery happened about 12:15 […]
Burglary suspect arrested in Varlano
CHRISTIANA, DELAWARE (2/1/2015) A Wilmington man was arrested on burglary charges early today in the Varlano neighborhood near Christiana, New Castle County police said. Police responded about 2 a.m. when […]
Driver charged with DUI after 2 hurt in crash
MILLSBORO, DELAWARE (2/1/2015) A 31-year-old man was charged with DUI after his car struck the rear of an SUV, causing it to overturn and injure two people east of Millsboro, state police […]
Masked bandit gets cash from 7-Eleven, customer
NEWARK, DELAWARE (2/1/2015) A masked man armed with a handgun escaped with cash from a 7-Eleven convenience store east of Newark early today as well as money from one of its […]
Snow, sleet, freezing rain, ice due tonight
DELAWARE (2/1/2015) An icy wintry mix is expected to slam northern Delaware this evening and cause slippery roadway conditions, but with less snow than earlier predicted, forecasters say. The National […]
2 flee empty-handed after Wendy’s robbery try near Newark
NEWARK, DELAWARE (2/1/2015) Two masked, armed robbers fled empty-handed after an employee at a Wendy’s Restaurant near Newark balked at giving them money, state police said this morning. The robbery attempt […]
Young man dies in Hockessin SUV crash on Route 41
UPDATE: Police release name of 19-year-old man killed in crash HOCKESSIN (2/1/2015) One young man was killed when an SUV crashed into a tree on Newport Gap Pike (Route 41) […]
Pedestrian killed on I-95 struck by 4 vehicles
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (2/1/2015) A pedestrian killed while walking across I-95 in Wilmington on Saturday night was struck by four vehicles, state police said this morning. The accident happened about 9:10 p.m. […]
Elsmere police seize guns, drugs; man arrested
ELSMERE, DELAWARE (2/1/2015) Two guns and drugs were seized and a 30-year-old Elsmere man was arrested on Saturday, town police said. Jonathan Rosario, of the 200 block of Birch Ave., […]
Pedestrian killed on I-95 in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (1/31/2015) A pedestrian was killed in an accident with a vehicle on southbound I-95 in Wilmington tonight, state police report. The accident about 9:10 p.m. closed southbound lanes in […]
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Father, son arrested on drug, gun charges
FRANKFORD, DELAWARE (1/31/2015) A father and son have been arrested on drug charges, with the son accused of having a stolen gun, state police said today. Elijah L. Foreman Jr., […]
Latest snow prediction increases
UPDATED STORY: Less snow predicted DELAWARE (1/31/2015) More snow accumulation is expected in Delaware with a storm arriving Sunday, the National Weather Service says. Latest projections call for up to […]
Armed robbers hit Wawa near New Castle
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (1/31/2015) Two masked, armed robbers escaped with cash from a Wawa convenience store near New Castle, state police said this morning. Three women working at the store were […]
Work beginning on new Route 1 interchange near Milford
MILFORD, DELAWARE (1/31/2015) In less than two years, motorists on Delaware’s major beach route will have one less traffic light to slow their progress. Work is set to begin on a […]
Delaware measles case reported
DOVER, DELAWARE (1/30/2015) The first measles case reported in Delaware since 2012 is not linked to a recent national outbreak of the illness, state health officials said today. A New […]
Police: Suspect in carjacking try cleared, released
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (1/30/2015) City police say a 32-year-old man detained after what was described earlier as a carjacking attempt has been released without being charged. A federal Homeland Security agent fired […]
Stolen SUV wrecks after police chase in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (1/30/2015) A driver was taken to Wilmington Hospital tonight after a stolen Mercedes SUV crashed and overturned after police spotted it in the Ninth Ward area of the city […]
Police: 10 pounds of pot found in trunk of car
LAUREL, DELAWARE (1/30/2015) A New Jersey man stopped for speeding on U.S. 13 was arrested after troopers discovered more than 10 pounds of marijuana in the car, state police said […]