DNREC report: Toxic chemical releases decrease
DOVER, DELAWARE (12/8/2014) Toxic chemical releases in Delaware continue a 15-year downward trend, according to a state report released today. Total onsite releases in 2013 were down 22 percent over […]
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Stop-N-Shop robbery may be linked to one at Valero in Dover
DOVER, DELAWARE (12/8/2014) A convenience store robbery over the weekend may be linked to another robbery in Dover last week, city police say. The latest crime happened about 8 p.m. […]
Man with gun robs Wilmington gas station
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (12/8/2014) A man with a handgun and wearing a scarf across his face robbed the Getty gas station at 1716 Lovering Avenue on Sunday, city police report. The […]
I-95/U.S. 202 interchange work to cause detours
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (12/5/204) State highway officials say various closures and detours are planned as work nears an end at the I-95 and U.S. 202/Concord Pike interchange. The Delaware Department of […]
Nor’easter threatens heavy rain, flooding
DELAWARE (12/8/2014) Flooding of creeks and rivers in northern Delaware is possible Tuesday as a nor’easter dumps 2 inches of rain or more across the state, the National Weather Service says. […]
37-year-old Pa. woman struck, killed on I-95 near mall
I-95, DELAWARE (12/7/2014) A 37-year-old woman was killed when she was struck by two vehicles while she was walking on southbound I-95 at the Route 1 flyover ramp near Christiana Mall, […]
Man shot in Wilmington, in critical condition
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (12/6/2014) A young man was shot in Wilmington tonight and is in critical condition, authorities say. The latest shooting in the city happened just after 9 p.m. in […]
ATF offers $10,000 reward in 3 church fires
FELTON, DELAWARE (12/6/2014) Federal investigators are offering a reward up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment of those responsible for setting three church fires in the […]
Police identify 23-year-old man shot to death in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (12/6/2014) One man died and two others were in critical but stable condition after being shot Friday night near Sixth and Jefferson streets, authorities say. The shootings happened about […]
22-year-old man charged in Milton shooting death
MILTON, DELAWARE (12/6/2014) A 22-year-old Milton man has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of a man at the Park Royal Apartments last month and the attempted […]
Teen Bowers firefighter struck by pickup dies
BOWERS BEACH, DELAWARE (12/5/2014) A 17-year-old girl struck by a pickup truck on Wednesday died today, state police report. The victim was identified as Brittney Ford of Bowers Beach. She […]
Cops say 4 teens used paintball gun in robbery try
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (12/5/2014) Four teenagers used a paintball gun in an attempt to rob three people at Eighth and North Franklin streets, city police said. The four teens — boys […]
Rain today, Saturday; nor’easter threatens next
DELAWARE (12/5/2014) Rain beginning later today across the state will continue through Saturday with blustery winds following on Sunday, forecasters say. Minor tidal flooding is possible along the oceanfront on […]
Armed robber hits Valero in Dover
DOVER, DELAWARE (12/5/2014) An armed robber wearing a plastic yellow grocery bag over his head made off with cash from a Valero gas station and convenience store on U.S. 13, […]
49-year-old man shot in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (12/5/2004) City police say a 49-year-old Wilmington man was shot in the 1100 block of W. Second St. about 3:30 p.m. Thursday. The victim was taken in a […]
Wilmington man charged with murder in New Castle
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (12/4/2004) A 19-year-old Wilmington man has been charged with murdering an 18-year-old last week, New Castle police reported today. Jacquez I. Robinson, of the 600 block of […]
Man found in Wilmington street in critical condition
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (12/4/2014) A man found down in a street with “serious facial injuries” is in critical but stable condition, city police reported this afternoon. The 66-year-old man was found […]
Tussock Pond access to close Tuesday
LAUREL, DELAWARE (12/3/2014) The parking lot and boat ramp access at Tussock Pond west of Laurel will be closed Tuesday, state officials announced. The closure is to allow contractors to finish […]
Body recovered near capsized barge at Port of Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (12/3/2014) A body was recovered today from the area at the Port of Wilmington where a dredging barge capsized Tuesday night. Wilmington Fire Chief Anthony Goode announced the news via Twitter, […]
Smyrna man charged in Dover burglaries
DOVER/SMYRNA, DELAWARE (12/3/2014) A 27-year-old Smyrna man was arrested Tuesday and charged in connection with two recent burglaries at homes in Dover, police reported today. Dover police said Christopher Evans […]
Teen shot multiple times in Wilmington in critical condition
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (12/3/2014) An 18-year-old man is in critical but stable condition after being shot multiple times early this morning, city police say. The shooting happened about 1:30 a.m. in the […]
Quick look: Caroling events across Delaware
DELAWARE (12/1/2014) Thousands of people turn out each year for outdoor holiday caroling events in each of Delaware’s three counties. Here’s the schedule: Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 6 p.m. Wilmington’s Caroling on […]
Bank robbery suspect arrested in Claymont
CLAYMONT, DELAWARE (12/3/2014) A 43-year-old Claymont man was charged Tuesday with robbing two banks in the area last month, state police reported today. Gilbert Penn was taken into custody without incident […]
Liquor store robbery reported on Kirkwood Highway
ELSMERE, DELAWARE (12/3/2014) One person was reported injured during the robbery of a liquor store on Kirkwood Highway west of Elsmere this afternoon, according to preliminary reports from the scene. State […]
Wilmington brothers jailed after Rehoboth incidents
REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE (12/3/2014) Two brothers from Wilmington are spending time in Sussex Correctional Institution after being arrested following a trespassing incident. Rehoboth police investigated a prowling complaint at an apartment […]
2 Dover businesses burglarized
DOVER, DELAWARE (12/3/2014) Dover police are investigating burglaries at two businesses. Cash was taken in both incidents. The latest burglary happened at Pizza Time, 1255 S. State St., about 2:20 […]
Craigslist rental scam: Felton woman charged
KENT/SUSSEX, DELAWARE (12/3/2014) A 45-year-old Felton woman has been charged with fraudulently renting five foreclosed homes she didn’t own to unsuspecting tenants after the homes were advertised on Craigslist. State police […]
WSFS bank robbed in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (12/3/2014) A man robbed a WSFS bank branch at 211 N. Union St., city police say. Just before 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, a man about 50-55 years old, 6-feet […]
Former Rep. Biff Lee dies at 66
LAUREL, DELAWARE (12/3/2014) Former state Rep. Clifford “Biff” Lee died Tuesday at age 66. Lee, also a former state trooper, served in the Legislature for 22 years representing the 40th […]
Driver cited after fire destroys townhomes
PIKE CREEK VALLEY, DELAWARE (12/2/2014) The driver of a car that struck a gas line that set off a fire and destroyed two townhomes has been cited by police. Bharat […]
3 church fires called arson
By Jon P. Zaimes/jzaimes@delawarefreenews.org FELTON, DELAWARE (12/2/2014) State fire investigators say all three fires at churches in rural areas near Felton early today were arson. The Healing Hands Christian Church, […]
Dover traffic stop brings cocaine arrest
DOVER, DELAWARE (12/2/2014) Dover police arrested a Camden man on drug charges after a traffic stop Monday night. Antonio Young, 35, was charged with possession of cocaine and drug paraphernalia, […]
1 hurt as fire destroys Pike Creek townhomes
PIKE CREEK VALLEY, DELAWARE (12/01/2014) One person was injured and two townhomes destroyed when fire broke out at the Green Valley town houses just south of Capitol Trail (State Route 2) this […]
Today’s mix: Rain, sleet and snow
DELAWARE (12/2/2014) The snow word is in the weather forecast again. Rain today will be mixed with sleet and snow, forecasters say, making for a messy morning commute. Any accumulations […]
Motorcycle hits tree, man critically injured
ODESSA, DELAWARE (12/1/2014) A 49-year-old man was critically injured this afternoon when his motorcycle went off Taylor’s Bridge Road (State Route 9) on a curve and struck a tree southeast of […]
Delaware’s bottle tax ends
DOVER, DELAWARE (12/1/2014) A fee on beverage bottle purchases to help fund state recycling efforts is ending. The 4-cent per bottle tax had replaced an earlier 5-cent bottle deposit that had been […]
Markell taps Jan Jurden for Superior Court president
DOVER, DELAWARE (12/01/2014) Judge Jan R. Jurden is being nominated for president of Superior Court, Gov. Jack Markell announced today. If confirmed by the state Senate at a special session […]
30-year-old man shot in Glasgow dies
GLASGOW, DELAWARE (12/01/2014) A 30-year-old man who was shot multiple times outside his Glasgow home has died as a result of his wounds, New Castle County police report. Steven Brown, […]
Smyrna man arrested in Milford on Harrington assault charge
MILFORD, DELAWARE (12/01/2014) A Smyrna man sought in connection with an assault and theft in Harrington was arrested Sunday by Milford police, Harrington police reported today. Joshua D. Henry, 28, of […]
Tree topples in Wilmington; Miller Road closed
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (12/1/2014) A large tree crushed a Volvo when it toppled about 6:30 a.m. today, also taking down wires and several utility poles. The tree fell in the 800 block […]
Home ransacked in Dover
DOVER, DELAWARE (12/01/2014) A home was ransacked during an apparent burglary attempt in the 100 block of Overbrook Place, Dover police reported today. The burglar entered the home Sunday afternoon […]
1 hurt in I-95 crash
NEWPORT, DELAWARE (12/01/2014) One person was injured Sunday in a a two-vehicle crash that jammed southbound I-95 Sunday morning near Newport. According to reports from the scene a female had serious […]
Wounded teen charged by police
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (11/29/2014) A 15-year-old Wilmington boy who told police he had been shot by another person at 28th and Washington streets has been charged with filing a false report. […]
Artisans’ Bank robbed in Talleyville
TALLEYVILLE, DELAWARE (11/28/2014) A robber fled on foot after getting cash from a teller today at the Artisans’ Bank branch at 3631 Silverside Road, state police said. The robbery happened just before […]
Missing Magnolia teen found safe
MAGNOLIA, DELAWARE (11/28/2014) A 19-year-old Magnolia man since missing since Thursday has been found safe, state police reported today. State police had issued a “Gold Alert” seeking help in finding Aaron […]
13 tips for keeping your home safe from fires
The Delaware Fire Marshal’s Office released these tips for keeping your home safe this winter: All appliances should only be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and specifications. […]
Fire damage to 1871 home over $200,000
UPDATED STORY: 3 teens charged with arson in fire destroying 1871 home MILLTOWN, DELAWARE (11/27/2014) More than 70 firefighters battled a blaze into the early hours of Thanksgiving Day that […]
Missing woman found dead in water near Rehoboth Bay
LONG NECK, DELAWARE (11/28/2014) The body of a missing 68-year-old woman was found Thursday in a tributary of Rehoboth Bay, state police said. Police had issued a Gold Alert for […]
19-year-old man shot in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (11/27/2014) Adding to a rash of shootings in New Castle County leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday, a 19-year-old man was shot in his left arm, city police […]