Valero/Shore Stop robbed in Dover
DOVER, DELAWARE (1/5/2015) A masked gunman fled with cash from the Valero/Shore Stop store at 1358 Forrest Ave., Dover police said today. The robbery happened about 8:10 p.m. Sunday. The robber, […]
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Snow to begin around daybreak; 1-2 inches due
DELAWARE (1/5/2015) Snowfall is expected to begin around daybreak Tuesday and drop 1 to 2 inches across the state as bitter cold arrives, the National Weather Service says. A winter […]
Shailen Bhatt leaving DelDOT for Colorado job
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (1/5/2015) Shailen Bhatt, secretary of the Delaware Department of Transportation for the past three and a half years, is leaving for a position in Colorado’s transportation department, Gov. Jack […]
Forgery arrest follows Facebook apology
HARRINGTON, DELAWARE (1/5/2015) A 24-year-old Milford man was charged with forgery and theft after he apologized to the victim on Facebook for using her debit cards and forging checks, Harrington […]
Man sought after fight at downtown Dover bar
UPDATED STORY: Suspected in fight at Irish Mike’s bar arrested DOVER, DELAWARE (1/5/2015) Dover police are looking for a 29-year-old man sought in connection with a fight at a downtown Dover bar, […]
Pedestrian struck in Wilmington; driver flees
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (1/4/2015) A man walking was struck in the Canby Park Estates area of Wilmington and the driver of an SUV fled on foot this afternoon, according to reports […]
Elmhurst house fire caused by faulty fireplace
ELSMERE, DELAWARE (1/4/2015) A fire that heavily damaged a single-family home in the Elmhurst neighborhood south of Elsmere was caused by a faulty wood-burning fireplace, authorities said today. The fire Saturday […]
Metro PCS store on U.S. 40 robbed at gunpoint
BEAR, DELAWARE (1/4/2015) A man with a handgun robbed the Metro PCS store in Bear on Saturday, state police reported today. The robbery happened about 6:50 p.m. at 1641 Pulaski […]
Woman trapped in I-495, I-95 crash near Pa. line
CLAYMONT, DELAWARE (1/4/2015) A 25-year-old woman was injured in a single-vehicle accident this morning that started on I-495 and ended on I-95 near the Pennsylvania line, according to reports from […]
2 sought on check forgery charges
DOVER, DELAWARE (1/4/2015) State police are searching for two men they say passed counterfeit checks at two M&T Bank branches in the Dover area. The four checks totaled more than […]
Fire damages Elmhurst home; puppy dies
UPDATED STORY: Elmhurst fire caused by faulty fireplace ELSMERE, DELAWARE (1/3/2015) Fire caused extensive damage to a home in the Elmhurst neighborhood south of Elsmere this evening, according to reports […]
Man found dead in Days Inn room is identified
STANTON, DELAWARE (1/3/2015) A man found dead in a Stanton motel room this afternoon was found inside a tent he had erected on the bed and had used propane canisters for […]
2 masked men rob store near Greenwood
GREENWOOD, DELAWARE (1/3/2015) Two men wearing ski masks and armed with a handgun robbed Al’s Country Store west of Greenwood, state police reported Friday. They fled after a 42-year-old woman working […]
26-year-old man dies in crash near Cheswold
CHESWOLD, DELAWARE (1/3/2015) A 26-year-old man died west of Cheswold on Friday when his car struck a tree and a telephone pole, state police said. The accident happened about 12:10 […]
3 seriously hurt in Middletown rollover crash
MIDDLETOWN, DELAWARE (1/3/2015) Three people were seriously injured Friday in a two-vehicle crash at Middletown Warwick and Peterson roads, authorities said. The accident happened about 5:30 p.m. and one of […]
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Masked gunman robs liquor store near Elsmere
ELSMERE, DELAWARE (1/1/2015) A young man with a handgun and wearing a black mask robbed a liquor store late Sunday just south of the Elsmere town line, state police said […]
Teen on skateboard struck, killed in Dover
DOVER, DELAWARE (1/1/2015) A 19-year-old man riding a skateboard died after he was struck by a small car early today, Dover police said. The accident was reported at 4:14 a.m. […]
36-year-old man shot in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (1/1/2015) A little more than two hours into the new year, a shooting in Wilmington left a 36-year-old man in critical but stable condition, authorities said. The shooting […]
Increased fire hazard today
DELAWARE (1/1/2015) Gusty winds and dry conditions will bring enhanced fire danger across the state today, the National Weather Service says. Wind gusts of 25-30 mph are predicted, with a […]
Chicken truck fire snarls Route 1
SMYRNA, DELAWARE (12/31/2014) A fire on a tractor-trailer carrying live chickens caused a major traffic jam today on southbound Route 1 north of Smyrna. State police say it began about […]
2 sought in Milford Walmart shoplifting
MILFORD, DELAWARE (12/31/2014) Milford police released surveillance photos today of two men sought in a shoplifting incident at the Walmart store. The incident happened about 2 p.m. Dec. 19. Police […]
Papa John’s near New Castle robbed at gunpoint
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (12/31/2014) Two young men with scarves covering their faces robbed a Papa John’s Pizza restaurant near New Castle, state police said today. The robbery happened about 10:15 […]
Tips sought on ID theft suspect
DOVER, DELAWARE (12/31/2014) State police are asking for tips from the public to locate a woman in an identity theft case. A 35-year-old New York woman told police earlier this […]
Truck overturns, driver trapped near Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (12/31/2014) A truck overturned on an icy roadway south of Wilmington late Monday, spilling its load of newspapers and trapping the driver in the cab. The crash happened […]
State caseworker charged with sexual extortion
HARRINGTON, DELAWARE (12/30/2014) A caseworker with the Delaware Division of Family Services is accused of using his position to extort sexual acts from a woman, Harrington police say. Gregory J. Bunkley, […]
Milford police arrest Felton man with BB gun
MILFORD, DELAWARE (12/30/2014) Milford police charged a Felton man with having a concealed deadly instrument after a BB gun fell from his waistband, authorities said today. The arrest came about […]
Bicycle, police car collide in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (12/30/2014) A juvenile bicyclist was reported taken to a hospital with minor injuries this afternoon following a collision with a city police car in Wilmington. The crash of […]
New Year? Take a hike!
DOVER, DELAWARE (12/30/2014) Delaware State Parks will sponsor free, guided hikes in nine state parks on New Year’s Day, official’s announced today. The event is part of the America’s State Parks […]
Pit bull shot by cop after attack on police dog
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DELAWARE (12/30/2014) A pit bull was shot by a New Castle County officer after it attacked a police dog on Monday, authorities reported today. The incident happened […]
Wawa robbed by man with knife
OGLETOWN, DELAWARE (12/30/2014) A man armed with a knife and a mask over his face robbed a Wawa convenience store on Monday, state police reported today. The robbery happened about […]
Rehoboth police: Man used pot with kid in car
REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE (12/30/2014) A Lincoln man was arrested on multiple drug charges after he was spotted consuming marijuana while driving with a small child in the car, Rehoboth police reported […]
Ice cream store in Stanton robbed at gunpoint
STANTON, DELAWARE (12/30/2014) A man with a handgun robbed an ice cream store in Stanton on Monday, state police said this morning. The crime happened about 5:30 p.m. at La […]
4 hurt in crash on I-495 at I-95
NEWPORT, DELAWARE (12/30/2014) Four people were injured Monday evening in a rollover crash on southbound I-495 at the I-95 junction south of Wilmington, authorities said. The accident happened about 5:45 […]
Smyrna police arrest suspect in Valero robbery
SMYRNA, DELAWARE (12/29/2014) Smyrna police charged a 28-year-old man in connection with a robbery early Monday at a Valero gas station after he was arrested later in the day in a domestic […]
2 arrested at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino; heroin seized
DOVER, DELAWARE (12/29/2014) A man and a woman were arrested on heroin charges after they conducted a drug transaction Sunday at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, city police said today. […]
Fire at old Milltown home ruled arson
MILLTOWN, DELAWARE (12/29/2014) A fire that heavily damaged an old house in Milltown last month was arson, investigators said today. The fire happened Nov. 27 in the 1400 block of Milltown […]
Police ID victim of Harbor House fire, call death ‘suspicious’
UPDATED STORY: Man charged with murdering mom; body found after fire CLAYMONT, DELAWARE (12/29/2014) The victim of a fire at the Harbor House apartment complex in Claymont was identified today and […]
Salem/Hope Creek nuclear plant to test sirens
DELAWARE (12/29/2014) Sirens at the Salem/Hope Creek nuclear plants in New Jersey will be tested Tuesday and the sound may be heard in Delaware, authorities said today. The siren test […]
Police: Man stabbed by own knife during Dover robbery
DOVER, DELAWARE (12/29/2014) A 42-year-old man was hospitalized Sunday after being stabbed with his own knife by a man he was trying to rob, Dover police said today. A 20-year-old […]
Police seek tips on 2 in wallet theft at Royal Farms
ELLENDALE, DELAWARE (12/29/2014) Two men are being sought in connection with the theft of a wallet at a Royal Farms store near Ellendale, state police said today. The theft happened […]
Pizza delivery woman robbed at gunpoint
CAMDEN, DELAWARE (12/29/2014) A pizza delivery woman was robbed at gunpoint Sunday by four masked men in the Star Hill area east of Camden, state police said today. The incident […]
Dover gang robbery suspect arrested, gun seized
DOVER, DELAWARE (12/29/2014) A suspect in a brutal August gang robbery was arrested after a traffic stop Sunday night and officers seized a handgun from him, Dover police said this […]
Wilmington fugitive arrested in Harrington
HARRINGTON, DELAWARE (12/29/2014) A man sought by police in Wilmington was arrested after he was stopped by a Harrington officer on U.S. 13, police reported today. Zachary Thacker, 22, of […]
Marydel man charged in attempted car break-ins
SMYRNA, DELAWARE (12/28/2014) A Marydel man was arrested early Sunday as he was attempting to break into cars parked at a Wawa store, Smyrna police said. The incident was reported […]
Car stolen in Dover recovered in Smyrna; man charged
SMYRNA, DELAWARE (12/29/2014) A Dodge Magnum stolen in Dover was recovered in Smyrna over the weekend, town police said. The car was spotted about 9:50 a.m. Saturday in the first […]
Carjacking suspect arrested in Smyrna
SMYRNA, DELAWARE (12/29/2014) A carjacking suspect was arrested Sunday night in Smyrna and the car taken earlier in the day recovered, town police reported. Ezekiel Sullivan, 21, of the 100 […]
Man robs Valero gas station in Smyrna
UPDATED STORY: Smyrna police arrest suspect in Valero robbery SMYRNA, DELAWARE (12/29/2014) A man robbed a Valero gas station in Smyrna early today, town police said, and the public’s help […]
Smyrna man charged with obstructing firefighters
SMYRNA, DELAWARE (12/29/2014) A Smyrna man has been charged with obstructing firefighters who responded to a chimney fire, town police reported Sunday. Citizens Hose Company firefighters called for assistance from […]
Street closure set in Newark on Monday, Tuesday
NEWARK, DELAWARE (12/28/2014) Removal of a tree that poses a safety hazard will require the closure of East Delaware Avenue in Newark on Monday and Tuesday, DelDOT reports. The street […]