Wilmington row home fire under investigation
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (7/13/2017) A blaze in a vacant row home is under investigation by the Wilmington Fire Marshal’s Office. The fire broke out about 3:30 a.m. Tuesday at 1508 W. Fourth […]
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Installer charged in Westover Hills jewelry theft
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (7/11/2017) A home theater installer has been charged in the theft of about $10,000 in jewelry in the Westover Hills community north of Wilmington, and New Castle County police […]
Fire hits Wilmington apartments
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (7/10/2017) Fire damaged two apartment buildings in the 1700 block of N. Broom St., city authorities said today. The fire was reported at 1:44 p.m. Sunday at 1710 N. […]
Pedestrian struck by SUV on Route 1
FREDERICA, DELAWARE (7/10/2017) A 41-year-0ld Milford man was injured when he was struck by a vehicle while walking along Route 1 (Bay Road) south of Frederica, the Delaware State Police said Sunday. […]
Crash, fire at Brandywine Valley SPCA in New Castle kills driver, animals
[soliloquy id=”22783″] NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (7/9/2017) Fire broke out at the Brandywine Valley SPCA facility in New Castle early today after a vehicle crashed into the building. The driver, […]
30-year-old man shot in leg in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (7/9/2017) A 30-year-old man was wounded in the leg in a shooting in the 1300 block of Cedar St., Wilmington police said. A Shot Spotter gunfire detection alert at […]
Newark police identify Elkton Road hit-and-run victim
NEWARK, DELAWARE (7/7/2017) The body of a man was found along Elkton Road in Newark this morning, and city police say he was struck by a hit-and-run driver late Thursday night. […]
Man charged in shooting at apartment complex near New Castle
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (7/7/2017) A 22-year-old man shot himself and an 18-year-old woman sitting in a car with him, New Castle County police said today. The shooting happened about 7:20 […]
Fiery 5-vehicle crash snarls Interstate 295
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (7/7/2017) A fiery five-vehicle crash caused major traffic problems on westbound Interstate 295 south of Wilmington this morning, according to reports from the scene. The crash happened about 8:40 […]
Tractor-trailer fire causes I-95 delays
NEWPORT, DELAWARE (7/7/2017) A tractor-trailer wreck and fire early today caused major delays on northbound Interstate 95 into the morning rush period. DelDOT reported the right lane at Route 141 remained […]
Fire damages townhomes in Bear; firefighter injured
BEAR, DELAWARE (7/7/2017) A fire that caused $500,000 damage to several town houses in Bear has been ruled accidental, the Delaware state Fire Marshal’s Office said. The blaze at 55 Paisley […]
Suspect arrested in shopping center shooting
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (7/6/2017) A 25-year-old man has been charged with first-degree attempted murder in connection with the shooting of a man in a shopping center parking lot near New Castle, […]
Fire damages Wilmington home
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (7/6/2017) Fire damaged a Wilmington row home on Wednesday, authorities said. The blaze in a second-floor bedroom at 1217 Pleasant St. was reported at 12:17 p.m. Smoke was showing when […]
Man in serious condition after shooting near New Castle
UPDATED STORY: Suspect arrested in shopping center shooting NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (7/5/2017) A young man was shot in the head early today near New Castle, according to reports from the scene. The […]
50-year-old man dies in crash
CANTERBURY, DELAWARE (7/5/2017) A 50-year-old Woodside man died Tuesday when his 1996 Chevrolet Corvette collided with another car east of Canterbury, the Delaware State Police said. The crash was reported at […]
Delaware seeks nominations to honor volunteers
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (7/3/2017) Delaware wants to recognize its top volunteers. Nominations for the Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Awards are being accepted by the state Office of Volunteerism through Aug. […]
57-year-old man killed in SUV crash is identified
SEAFORD, DELAWARE (7/1/2017) The name of a 57-year-old man killed when his SUV crashed and overturned on a curve east of Seaford has been released by the Delaware State Police. The […]
Dover man, 34, charged in Milford murder
MILFORD, DELAWARE (7/1/2017) A Dover man has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of a 36-year-old Ellendale man, Milford police said today. The early morning shooting happened at […]
14-year-old girl survives shooting in Edgemoor
EDGEMOOR, DELAWARE (6/30/2017) A 14-year-old girl was wounded in a shooting in Edgemoor, the New Castle County police said. The girl was a passenger in a car along with several other […]
Hockessin readies 4th of July celebration
HOCKESSIN, DELAWARE (6/28/2017) Area residents will have a full 4th of July celebration in Hockessin. Neighborhood relay races start at 9 a.m., fireworks at dusk, and the traditional holiday parade at […]
Man shot at Mill Creek Village Apartments
ELSMERE, DELAWARE (6/27/2017) A 20-year-old man was wounded in a shooting at the Mill Creek Village Apartments south of Elsmere, the New Castle County police said today. The shooting happened about […]
Fire’s smoke visible over large area
FELTON, DELAWARE (6/26/2017) Smoke from a commercial structure fire northwest of Felton has been visible over a large area late this afternoon. The blaze at 3051 Willow Grove Road was reported […]
1 dead in Cheswold apartment blaze; firefighter injured
CHESWOLD, DELAWARE 96/26/2017) One person died and a firefighter was injured when fire broke out in an apartment building in Cheswold on Sunday night, authorities said. The blaze was reported at […]
24-year-old Newark man killed in motorcycle crash on Old Baltimore Pike
BEAR, DELAWARE (6/25/2017) A 24-year-old Newark man died in the fiery crash of a motorcycle and a car on Old Baltimore Pike on Saturday, the Delaware State Police said. The crash happened […]
Man shot in Overview Gardens
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (6/25/2017) A 45-year-old man was wounded in a shooting in the Overview Gardens community near New Castle, authorities said. The shooting happened about 6 p.m. Saturday in the […]
Storm causes damage in New Castle County
DELAWARE (6/24/2017) Storms that moved through Delaware early today caused damage at spots across New Castle County, according to reports from the scene. At New Castle Avenue and Landers Lane, a […]
24-year-old Harrington man dies after crash near Milford
MILFORD, DELAWARE (6/24/2017) A 24-year-old Harrington man has died from injuries suffered in a single-vehicle crash northwest of Milford, the Delaware State Police reported Friday. The crash happened about 11:24 p.m. Sunday […]
Woman, 22, trapped in N. DuPont Highway crash near Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (6/22/2017) A two-vehicle crash south of Wilmington trapped one person in a car for about 20 minutes, according to reports from the scene. The crash happened about 11:30 p.m. […]
Man shot in Wilmington was in argument
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (6/22/2017) A 45-year-old man shot in the chest in Wilmington late Wednesday night was in an argument with someone before he was wounded, city police said today. The shooting […]
Delaware tornado confirmed
GREENWOOD, DELAWARE (6/20/2017) The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado struck the Greenwood area, causing damage but no injuries on Monday evening. Tornadic damage was embedded in larger straight-line winds, […]
‘Probable tornado’ causes damage in Delaware; power out
UPDATED STORY: Delaware tornado confirmed DELAWARE (6/19/2017) Wind damage in southern Delaware this evening was described by emergency officials as a probable tornado, according to the National Weather Service. The service […]
2 drivers cited in Chapman Road crash at University Plaza
CHRISTIANA, DELAWARE (6/19/2017) Four people were taken to a hospital this morning after a crash on Chapman Road that overturned one vehicle and split another into two pieces, Delaware State Police […]
Man killed in U.S. 40 crash in Bear is identified
BEAR, DELAWARE (6/19/2017) A young driver faces vehicular homicide and DUI charges after a fatal crash on U.S. 40 in Bear, the Delaware State Police said. The collision happened about 2:35 […]
62-year-old man dies after Midvale house fire
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (6/16/2017) A 62-year-old man has died following a house fire near New Castle, authorities said. The blaze was reported about 6:50 p.m. Thursday in the first block of […]
7 injured when bus, car collide head-on in Bear
BEAR, DELAWARE (6/15/2017) The driver of a car was in critical condition after colliding head-on with a senior center bus in Bear on Wednesday, the New Castle County police said. A […]
Two arrested on theft charges after homeowner catches one
NEWPORT, DELAWARE (6/15/2017) Two men were arrested on theft charges after a homeowner caught them in the act in his home, New Castle County police said Tuesday. The incident happened about 9:30 […]
2 women wounded in Wilmington shooting
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (6/14/2017) Two women were wounded when gunfire broke out in Wilmington, city police said. The shooting happened about 11:15 p.m. Tuesday in the 1100 block of Read St., where […]
24-year-old man shot in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (6/14/2017) A 24-year-old man was wounded in the lower back and buttocks in a Wilmington shooting, city police said. The shooting happened about 9:40 p.m. Tuesday in the 300 […]
Man injured in C&D Canal watercraft crash
ST. GEORGES, DELAWARE (6/14/2017) A 56-year-old man was taken to a hospital after he was thrown from his personal watercraft in the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal on Tuesday, authorities said. The […]
Charges dismissed in shooting of 6-year-old boy
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (6/14/2017) Charges against a man arrested in the shooting of a 6-year-old boy last week have been dismissed, city officials announced late Tuesday, and police are continuing to look […]
8-year-old boy in critical condition after Dover crash
DOVER, DELAWARE (6/12/2017) An 8-year-old boy is in critical condition following an SUV rollover crash in Dover on Sunday, city police said this morning. Three children, all not wearing seat belts […]
Hockessin woman, 25, killed in crash
HOCKESSIN, DELAWARE (6/12/2017) A 25-year-old Hockessin woman died after a single-vehicle crash early today, the Delaware State Police said. The crash was reported at 12:39 a.m. on Lancaster Pike (Route 48) […]
Suspect arrested in Overview Gardens shooting
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (6/12/2017) A 30-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a shooting last week in the Overview Gardens community near New Castle, authorities said this morning. The shooting […]
I-495 repairs to bring major delays
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (6/12/2017) Motorists on Interstate 495 face lane closures and major delays next week as repairs begin on the bridge over the Christina River, the Delaware Department of Transportation announced. […]
4 injured in I-495 crash in Claymont
CLAYMONT, DELAWARE (6/11/2017) Four people were injured Saturday in a two-vehicle collision in Claymont, authorities said. The crash happened about 5:05 p.m. at southbound Interstate 495 and the Philadelphia Pike off […]
Pets for adoption arrive in Delaware
[soliloquy id=”22524″] NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (6/11/2017) About 200 small dogs, puppies and kittens destined for adoption arrived at New Castle Airport on Saturday after a flight from California and Arizona. […]
Wawa store robbed on U.S. 40 in Glasgow
GLASGOW, DELAWARE (6/11/2017) A Wawa convenience store in Glasgow was robbed early today, the Delaware State Police said. The robbery at 2754 Pulaski Highway (U.S. 40) happened shortly after 1 a.m. Police […]
Woman found dead in McDonald’s bathroom
LONG NECK, DELAWARE (6/11/2017) A woman was pronounced dead at the scene Saturday after she was found unconscious at a McDonald’s restaurant in Long Neck, the Delaware State Police said this morning. […]
27-year-old man shot near New Castle
UPDATED STORY: Suspect arrested in Overview Gardens shooting NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (6/9/2017) A 27-year-old man was wounded this afternoon in a shooting in the Overview Gardens community near New Castle, authorities […]
Man charged in shooting of 6-year-old boy
UPDATED STORY: Charges dismissed in shooting of 6-year-old boy WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (6/9/2017) City police have arrested a suspect in the shooting of a 6-year-old boy. The victim, Jashown Banner, remains in […]