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20-year-old man shot in Claymont

June 3, 2019June 3, 2019 Delaware Free News

CLAYMONT, DELAWARE (6/3/2019) A 20-year-old man was shot multiple times in the lower body in the Clearfield community, New Castle County police said Sunday. The shooting happned about 9:20 p.m. […]

Crime/Fires

Man, woman shot in Wilmington

June 3, 2019June 3, 2019 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (6/3/2019) Wilmington Police are investigating the shooting of two people in the 1100 block of E. 13th St. The incident happened about 10:50 p.m. Saturday. The two victims, […]

Crime/Fires

Man shot in Wilmington in critical condition

May 20, 2019May 20, 2019 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (5/20/2019) City police say a 25-year-old man was in critical but stable condition after a shooting this afternoon. The incident happened about 4:55 p.m. in the 400 block […]

Crime/Fires

20-year-old man charged in stabbing of New Castle County police officer

May 12, 2019May 12, 2019 Delaware Free News

CLAYMONT, DELAWARE (5/12/2019) A 20-year-old man has been charged in the stabbing of a New Castle County police officer, authorities reported today. Richard Brennan was charged with one count felony […]

Crime/Fires

2 men wounded by gunfire near New Castle

April 13, 2019April 13, 2019 Delaware Free News

NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (4/13/2019) Two men were wounded by gunfire while standing outside the Keno Tobacco Shop near New Castle, the Delaware State Police reported this morning. The incident happened […]

Crime/Fires

6 wounded in Wilmington shooting

April 8, 2019April 8, 2019 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (4/8/2019) City police say six people were wounded in a shooting on Sunday night. The incident happened about 7 p.m. at 10th and Pine streets. Police said all […]

Crime/Fires

1 found dead in woods at Banning Park

February 21, 2019February 21, 2019 Delaware Free News

NEWPORT, DELAWARE (2/21/2019) A person was found dead in the woods of Banning Park east of Newport, the New Castle County police said. Officials did not release details of when […]

Crime/Fires

1 dead in Wilmington shooting

February 1, 2019February 1, 2019 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (2/1/2019) One person was shot to death on Thursday night, Wilmington police said. The male victim was found at Pleasant and North Van Buren streets. He was pronounced […]

Crime/Fires

7 firefighters injured at house fire near New Castle

January 31, 2019February 1, 2019 Delaware Free News

NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (1/31/2019) Seven firefighters were injured this morning as they battled a house fire near New Castle in bitter cold, authorities said. The fire was reported at 6:20 […]

Crime/Fires

Woman, 18, in critical condition after Wilmington shooting

January 9, 2019January 9, 2019 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (1/9/2019) An 18-year-old woman was in critical condition at a hospital after being shot in Wilmington, city police said. The shooting was reported at 11:24 p.m. Monday in […]

Crime/Fires

2 sought in arson attempt at Saddlebrook town houses

January 6, 2019January 6, 2019 Delaware Free News

NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (1/6/2019) A man and a teenage boy are being sought in an attempted arson at the Saddlebrook town houses west of New Castle, authorities said. Three people […]

Crime/Fires

2 wounded in Wilmington shootings

December 24, 2018December 24, 2018 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (12/24/2018) Two shooting victims were taken to a hospital Sunday night, Wilmington police reported this morning. The first victim, a 17-year-old boy, was found about 8:30 p.m. in […]

Crime/Fires

Gunfire reported outside A.I. DuPont High School

December 19, 2018December 19, 2018 Delaware Free News

GREENVILLE, DELAWARE (12/19/2018) Two men exchanged gunfire outside A.I. DuPont High School as people were leaving a basketball game Tuesday night, authorities said. The incident was reported at 7:44 p.m. […]

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Wilmington man charged with arson in Newark Super 8 hotel fire

December 10, 2018December 10, 2018 Delaware Free News

NEWARK, DELAWARE (12/10/2018) A 44-year-old Wilmington man has been charged with arson following a fire at the Super 8 hotel in Newark, authorities said. The fire was reported shortly after 10:30 […]

Crime/Fires

Bear apartments fire sends 2 to hospital

November 29, 2018 Delaware Free News

BEAR, DELAWARE (11/29/2018) A two-alarm fire that damaged six apartments in Bear sent two people to a hospital, authorities said. The blaze at the Rockwood Apartments, 2500 Cindy Drive near U.S. […]

Crime/Fires

Woman in critical condition after town house fire

November 13, 2018November 13, 2018 Delaware Free News

BROOKSIDE, DELAWARE (11/13/2018) A 38-year-old woman was in critical condition after fire heavily damaged a townhome in the Kimberton community, authorities said. The fire was reported shortly after 10 a.m. Monday […]

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ATF joins investigation of Willey Farms fire

November 5, 2018November 5, 2018 Delaware Free News

TOWNSEND, DELAWARE (11/5/2018) Fire destroyed the Willey Farms produce market east of Townsend early today, authorities said. The blaze at the landmark store at 4092 DuPont Parkway (U.S. 13) was […]

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Wilmington police capture WSFS Bank robbery suspect

October 18, 2018October 18, 2018 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (10/18/2018) City police say they quickly arrested a suspect in the robbery of  WSFS Bank. The robbery at 500 Delaware Ave. was reported at 4:44 p.m. Tuesday. Officers had […]

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Victim in stable condition after shooting at Elms Luxury Apartments

October 17, 2018October 18, 2018 Delaware Free News

OGLETOWN, DELAWARE (10/17/2018) A 51-year-old man was in stable condition after a shooting at the Elms Luxury Apartments, the New Castle County police said. The crime was reported at 4:25 p.m. […]

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Wilmington shooting victim in critical condition

October 3, 2018 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (10/3/2018) A shooting victim was in critical condition on Monday night, Wilmington police said. The shooting happened about 7:25 p.m. in the 200 block of N. Clayton St. Police […]

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Woman charged with arson in Fox Run apartments fire

September 23, 2018September 23, 2018 Delaware Free News

GLASGOW, DELAWARE (9/23/2018) A 37-year-old woman was charged with setting a fire that destroyed an apartment building at the Fox Run complex this morning, causing $1 million damage, authorities said. The […]

Crime/Fires

Man, 80, critically injured in Scottfield house fire

September 6, 2018September 6, 2018 Delaware Free News

BROOKSIDE, DELAWARE (9/6/2018) An 80-year-old man was critically injured in a house fire today in the Scottfield development, authorities said. The blaze was reported shortly after 2 p.m. in the 900 […]

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39-year-old man shot to death in Wilmington

August 31, 2018August 31, 2018 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (8/31/2018) A 39-year-old man was shot to death early today, Wilmington police said. The shooting happened about 1 a.m. in the 1100 block of N. Conrad St. Officers found […]

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12-year-old boy dies after Wilmington shooting

August 3, 2018August 4, 2018 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (8/3/2018) A 12-year-old boy has died following a shooting this morning, Wilmington police said. Police had initially reported the boy was 13 years old. The shooting was reported at […]

Crime/Fires

Fire heavily damages Birchwood Park home

July 23, 2018 Delaware Free News

OGLETOWN, DELAWARE (7/23/2018) Fire heavily damaged a home in the Birchwood Park community on Sunday, authorities said. An 81-year-old woman was treated by paramedics for smoke inhalation after the blaze in […]

Crime/Fires

Fire at ice cream shop on Capitol Trail ruled accidental

July 23, 2018July 23, 2018 Delaware Free News

NEWARK, DELAWARE (7/23/2018) A fire that heavily damaged an ice cream shop east of Newark on Sunday has been ruled accidental, authorities said. The blaze broke out shortly before 2 a.m. […]

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Fire damages 200 vehicles at salvage yard near Newport

July 23, 2018July 23, 2018 Delaware Free News

NEWPORT, DELAWARE (7/23/2018) Fire at an auto salvage yard near Newport damaged more than 200 vehicles, authorities said. A person driving by the area reported the blaze about 9 p.m. Saturday […]

Crime/Fires

50-year-old man shot to death in Wilmington

July 18, 2018July 18, 2018 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (7/18/2018) A 50-year-old man died after being shot early today, Wilmington police said. The shooting happened about 2:50 a.m. in the 800 block of W. Fifth St. When officers […]

Crime/Fires

30-year-old man shot to death in Wilmington

June 25, 2018June 25, 2018 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (6/25/2018) City police say a 30-year-old Wilmington man was shot to death late Sunday night at Eighth and Broom streets. The shooting happened about 11:40 p.m. Officers responding to an […]

Crime/Fires

20-year-old woman shot in Wilmington, in critical condition

June 23, 2018 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (6/23/2018) A 20-year-old woman was shot in the upper back this evening and is in critical condition, Wilmington police said. The shooting was reported at 7:19 p.m. at Fifth […]

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36-year-old man shot in Dover

June 7, 2018 Delaware Free News

DOVER, DELAWARE (6/7/2018) A 36-year-old man was shot in the head in the Manchester Square community on Wednesday night, Dover police said. The shooting happened about 9:30 p.m. in the […]

Crime/Fires

4 stabbed in Wilmington

May 28, 2018 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (5/28/2018) Four people were found stabbed in Wilmington early this morning, according to reports from the scene. City police responded to the area of Eighth and Adams streets shortly […]

Crime/Fires

26-year-old woman shot to death in Wilmington

May 24, 2018 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (5/24/2018) A 26-year-old woman was shot to death in Wilmington on Wednesday, city police said. Officers responded to 26th and North Claymont streets about 4 p.m. and found the […]

Crime/Fires

Fire extinguished on Amtrak train in Wilmington

May 23, 2018May 23, 2018 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (5/23/2018) City firefighters extinguished a fire on the Amtrak “Silver Meteor” train on Monday. The fire was reported about 5:30 p.m. at the Amtrak – Joseph R. Biden Jr. […]

Crime/Fires

Man shot in foot in Wilmington

May 11, 2018May 11, 2018 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (5/11/2018) A 26-year-old man was shot in his left foot at 24th and Monroe streets, Wilmington police said. Officers arrived after a Shot Spotter alert of gunfire at 8:46 […]

Crime/Fires

Wilmington homicide victim identified as Newark man

May 7, 2018May 8, 2018 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (5/7/2018) A 35-year-old man shot to death in a car in Wilmington this morning has been identified, city police said. Police responded at 7:22 a.m. in the 700 block […]

Crime/Fires

Tractor-trailer fire disrupts Route 7 traffic

May 7, 2018May 7, 2018 Delaware Free News

MILLTOWN, DELAWARE (5/7/2018) A tractor-trailer fire disrupted traffic on Route 7 (Limestone Road) in the Milltown area this morning, according to reports from the scene. The fire happened shortly before 7 […]

Crime/Fires

Fire burns townhome in Middletown

May 4, 2018May 4, 2018 Delaware Free News

MIDDLETOWN, DELAWARE (5/4/2018) A fire started by discarded smoking material caused $250,000 to a townhome in Middletown on Thursday afternoon, authorities said. The blaze was reported at 1:11 p.m. in the […]

Crime/Fires

1 dead in fire near Smyrna

April 30, 2018 Delaware Free News

SMYRNA, DELAWARE (4/30/2018) One person was found dead after fire swept through a home south of Smyrna on Sunday, authorities said. The blaze in the 200 block of W. Big Woods […]

Crime/Fires

Woman charged after man shot in leg in Wilmington

April 25, 2018 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (4/25/2018) A Wilmington woman was arrested after a 24-year-old man was shot in the leg, city police reported Tuesday. The shooting happened in the 1000 block of N. Heald […]

Crime/Fires

Stoneybrook Apartments fire started by charcoal grill

April 16, 2018April 16, 2018 Delaware Free News

BRANDYWINE HUNDRED, DELAWARE (4/16/2018) A fire that displaced 18 people from the Stoneybrook Apartments complex has been ruled accidental. The blaze that affected at least three units in the 1200 […]

Crime/Fires

Wilmington fire causing I-95 backups

April 13, 2018April 13, 2018 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (4/13/2018) An apartment fire in Wilmington is causing backups on Interstate 95, authorities said. The Delaware Department of Transportation reports delays in the right northbound lane, with the Adams […]

Crime/Fires

Man in critical condition after house fire near Newark

April 13, 2018April 13, 2018 Delaware Free News

NEWARK, DELAWARE (4/13/2018) A 66-year-old man was in critical condition after being burned in a house fire east of Newark on Thursday night, authorities said. The fire happened about 8 p.m. […]

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17-year-old boy in critical condition after Wilmington shooting

April 11, 2018April 12, 2018 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (APRIL 11, 2018) A 17-year-old boy was in critical condition after a shooting, Wilmington police said. The shooting happened about 10:30 p.m. Monday in the 1100 block of W. […]

Crime/Fires

Drugs seized, 2 arrested in Wilmington; officer injured

April 6, 2018 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (4/6/2018) City police seized 663 bags of heroin and arrested two men on assault charges after they resisted arrest, authorities said. An officer was injured. The incident happened about […]

Crime/Fires

20-year-old man shot on Clayton Street in Wilmington

April 6, 2018 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (4/6/2018) A 20-year-old man was in stable condition after being wounded in a shooting in Wilmington on Thursday, city police said. The shooting happened about 3:20 p.m. in the […]

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Wilmington house fire forces evacuations

April 3, 2018 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (4/3/2018) A burning home forced the evacuation of residents in nearby dwellings this morning and a street closure, Wilmington police said. Police reported the fire at 1629 W. Fourth […]

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Bank robber hits 2 branches in Wilmington

April 3, 2018 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (4/3/2016) A bank robber hit two branches in Wilmington on Monday but only escaped with cash from one of them, city police said. The first incident was reported at […]

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2nd victim dies after Wilmington house fire

March 28, 2018 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (3/28/2018) A 59-year-old grandmother has died from injuries suffered in a Wilmington house fire on Sunday, becoming the second fatality from the blaze, authorities said today. The fire was […]

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Fire breaks out at shopping center

March 26, 2018 Delaware Free News

PRICES CORNER, DELAWARE (3/26/2018) A fire caused heavy damage at the Alpha Shopping Center early Sunday, authorities said. The blaze was reported at 4:42 a.m. at the San Marcos Restaurant, 3602 […]

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