36-year-old man shot in neck in Bear
BEAR, DELAWARE (7/6/2016) A 36-year-old man was shot in the Sparrow Run community in Bear on Tuesday night, according to New Castle County police. The man was found about 10:30 p.m. inside a […]
Crime/Fires
Food Lion store robbed at gunpoint in Bear
BEAR, DELAWARE (7/6/2016) A gunman wearing a motorcycle helmet escaped with cash from a Food Lion grocery store in Bear on Monday night, Delaware State Police said. The robbery happened about 7:30 […]
Liquor store robbed on Route 1 near Milford
MILFORD, DELAWARE (7/3/2016) An armed robber escaped with cash from a liquor store on Route 1 north of Milford, the Delaware State Police said. The robbery at M&M Liquors, 1606 […]
1 killed, 1 wounded by gunfire in Gordon Heights
EDGEMOOR, DELAWARE (7/3/2016) One person was shot to death in the Gordon Heights community and another wounded, New Castle County police said. Police went to the 200 block of Chestnut Ave. […]
Smyrna police charge man with attempted murder
SMYRNA, DELAWARE (7/3/2016) A Smyrna-area man has been charged with attempted murder after firing a 9 mm gun at a vehicle with two men inside, city police said Saturday. The […]
Bomb threat empties Rehoboth Beach bar, other businesses
REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE (7/2/2016) A bomb threat phoned into a Florida police department led to the evacuation Friday night of the Conch Island Key West Bar and Grill and two […]
38-year-old woman shot near Seaford
SEAFORD, DELAWARE (7/1/2016) A 38-year-old woman was shot southwest of Seaford early today, Delaweare State Police said. The shooting happened about 12:15 a.m. in the 5600 block of Byard Ave., […]
2 stabbed in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (6/30/2016) Two stabbing victims were taken to Christiana Hospital this afternoon, according to reports from the scene. The stabbings happend shortly after 2 p.m. in the 100 block […]
Trooper shoots, kills burglary suspect on Route 1 after chase
FREDERICA, DELAWARE (6/28/2016) A 25-year-old man pursued by Maryland police into Delaware late Monday night was shot and killed by a Delaware State Police trooper along Route 1 north of […]
Wilmington man pistol-whipped in Newark motel invasion
NEWARK, DELAWARE (6/28/2016) A 21-year-old Wilmington man was pistol-whipped when three others forced their way into his motel room in Newark, authorities said. Newark police said they home-invasion type robbery […]
23-year-old man in critical condition after shooting
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (6/28/2016) A 23-year-old man was in critical condition after a shooting early today, according to reports from the scene. The victim was found about 1:30 a.m. at the […]
Police identify 18-year-old Glasgow man shot to death in Bear
BEAR, DELAWARE (6/27/2016) New Castle County police have released the name of an 18-year-old man shot to death in Bear last week. The shooting happened about 4:30 p.m. Friday in […]
Greenwood man charged in Milford robbery, assault
MILFORD, DELAWARE (6/27/2016) An 18-year-old Greenwood man has been charged with robbing and punching a resident of the Brightway Commons apartments in Milford, city police reported today. Police said Daniel […]
Glasgow burglar flees after homeowners wake up
GLASGOW, DELAWARE (6/27/2016) A burglar fled early today after being confronted by the homeowners who were awakened by a noise downstairs,, New Castle County police said. The crime happened about […]
Gunman robs Bear BP gas station
BEAR, DELAWARE (6/27/2016) A Bear BP gas station was robbed at gunpoint Sunday night, the Delaware State Police reported this morning. The robbery happened about 7 p.m. at 3596 Wrangle […]
15-year-old boy shot in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (6/27/2016) A 15-year-old boy was wounded by gunfire late Sunday night, Wilmington police said this morning. The shooting happened about 11:25 p.m. at 27th and Moore streets. Police […]
Carjacker forces owner to take money from ATMs
BEAR, DELAWARE (6/27/2016) An armed carjacker in Bear forced a 29-year-old man to drive to several ATMs to remove money early today, New Castle County police said. The carjacking happened […]
34-year-old man shot to death in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (6/27/2016) A 34-year-old man was shot to death on Sunday night in Wilmington, city police said this morning. The shooting in the 900 block of N. Spruce St. […]
Claymont house fire ruled accidental
CLAYMONT, DELAWARE (6/26/2016) A fire that heavily damaged a house in Claymont and displaced six people on Saturday was accidental, authorities said. The fire was reported at 12:30 a.m. in […]
18-year-old man shot to death in Bear
UPDATED STORY: Police release name of man killed BEAR, DELAWARE (6/24/2016) An 18-year-old man was shot to death this evening in a vehicle at the Apple Chase Apartments in Bear, the […]
17-year-old boy critically injured in house fire
WOODSIDE, DELAWARE (6/24/2016) A 17-year-old boy was critically injured in a house fire east of Woodside, authorities said. The fire happened about 7 a.m. Thursday in the first block of […]
23-year-old man charged in 7-Eleven armed robbery try
DOVER, DELAWARE (6/24/2016) A 23-year-old man has been arrested in the February attempted armed robbery of a 7-Eleven convenience store, Dover police said Thursday. The robbery attempt happened Feb. 18 at 1019 […]
3 charged in gang slaying of Wilmington teen
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (6/23/2016) Three men have been indicted in the gang slaying of a 15-year-old boy as he walked home from school last month, authorities announced. Brandon Wingo was killed […]
31-year-old man shot on Northeast Boulevard in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE ( 6/22/2016) A 31-year-old man was flown to Christiana Hospital after a shooting this morning at East 30th Street and Northeast Boulevard, according to Wilmington police. The victim was shot […]
69 treated after prison boiler leaks carbon monoxide
DOVER, DELAWARE (6/21/2016) A boiler malfunction at Morris Community Corrections Center led to a carbon monoxide leak today that sent 69 people to local hospitals, authorities said. The boiler has been […]
33-year-old man charged in downtown Milford store robbery
MILFORD, DELAWARE (6/21/2016) A 33-year-old Milford man was arrested and charged in the armed robbery Monday of a downtown store and kidnapping of an employee, city police said this morning. The […]
Milford man charged with raping, choking woman
MILFORD, DELAWARE (6/21/2016) A Milford man has been charged with raping and choking a 34-year-old woman, city police reported this morning. On the morning of June 10, Jorge De La Cruz, […]
Laurel firefighter called hero after rescuing 2 children
LAUREL, DELAWARE (6/18/2016) A Laurel firefighter is being hailed as a hero after he rescued two children from a burning home. Greg Adkins, a life member and past assistant chief of […]
4 Milford Diner employees arrested on heroin charges; guns seized
MILFORD, DELAWARE (6/17/2016) Four employees of the Milford Diner have been arrested on drug charges, city police said Thursday. The four were arrested Wednesday after Milford officers and Delaware State Police […]
Milford man charged with raping two girls
MILFORD, DELAWARE (6/17/2016) A 36-year-old Milford man has been charged with sexually assaulting two girls over several years, city police said Thursday. Edgar Arreaga-Bravo was charged with three counts of […]
1 teen charged after group assaults girl
NORTH STAR, DELAWARE (6/17/2016) One teenager has been arrested after a 13-year-old girl was assaulted by a group of teens in the Autumnwood community, and New Castle County police said […]
Fire hits homes in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (6/15/2016) Fire hit several row homes in the 1100 block of Lancaster Ave. in Wilmington this evening, according to reports from the scene. City firefighters were dispatched shortly […]
Wilmington police release details in shooting of 4 youths
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (6/15/2016) City police say they have no suspect information in the shooting of four youths Tuesday night and are asking for tips from the public. One of the victims is […]
2 arrested in Dover Mall carjacking
DOVER, DELAWARE (6/15/2016) Two people have been arrested in connection with a carjacking last week near Dick’s Sporting Goods at the Dover Mall, city police said today. The two suspects were […]
Dover man charged with raping child
DOVER, DELAWARE (6/15/2016) A Dover man has been charged with raping a young girl over several years, city police said today. Roberto Escobar-Arcos, 39, was arrested at his workplace Tuesday and is […]
5 shot in Wilmington
UPDATED STORY: Police release details in shooting of 4 youths WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (6/14/2016) Five people were wounded in a Wilmington shooting this evening, city police said. The shooting happened about […]
7 Delaware state workers linked to $959,000 theft
DOVER, DELAWARE (6/14/2016) Seven women have been charged or convicted in connection with the theft of more than $959,000 in federal food benefits while they were employed by the state […]
1 sought after 15-year-old girl shot at party
FELTON, DELAWARE (6/15/2016) A 15-year-old girl was wounded by gunfire during a party west of Felton early today, Delaware State Police said. The shooting was reported at 3:19 a.m. at […]
3 homes destroyed by fire; more than $500,000 damage
Yvonne Williams describes fire that swept through her home on Sunday. (Video copyright Delaware Free News) MAGNOLIA, DELAWARE (6/13/2016) Fire destroyed three homes west of Magnolia, authorities said this morning. […]
2 men shot at Bear apartment complex
BEAR, DELAWARE (6/13/2016) Two men were shot at The Vinings at Christiana apartment complex in Bear on Sunday night, New Castle County police said. The shooting happened in the 700 […]
Woman dies after Wilmington day care dryer fire
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (6/10/2016) A woman helping evacuate children from a day care center during a dryer fire went into cardiac arrest and later died at a hospital, authorities said. The […]
Valley Stream Village Apartments fire ruled accidental
BEAR, DELAWARE (6/10/2016) A balcony fire this morning at the Valley Stream Village Apartments was accidental, the Delaware state Fire Marshal’s Office ruled. The fire broke out about 9 a.m. […]
Dover Mall carjacking reported
DOVER, DELAWARE (6/10/2016) An 18-year-old man was carjacked outside Dick’s Sporting Goods at the Dover Mall, city police said Thursday. The carjacking happened about 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at 1365 N. DuPont […]
Police identify Wilmington homicide victim
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (6/8/2016) City police today released the name of a man shot to death in the Riverside area of the city on Tuesday. The shooting happened about 8:30 a.m. […]
Suspect charged in Artisans’ Bank, other robberies
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DELAWARE (6/7/2016) A 21-year-old Wilmington man has been charged in Monday’s robbery at Artisans’ Bank in Milltown as well as four other recent armed robberies, Delaware State Police […]
1 shot to death in Wilmington’s Riverside area
UPDATED STORY: Police identify homicide victim WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (6/7/2016) Wilmington police are investigating a homicide off Northeast Boulevard in the city’s Riverside area, according to reports from the scene. The shooting happened […]
Smyrna woman charged in thefts from Milford tenants
MILFORD, DELAWARE (6/7/2016) A 35-year-old Smyrna woman has been charged with stealing more than $8,800 from tenants moving into a Milford apartment complex where she was employed, Milford police said […]
Artisans’ Bank robbed; suspect arrested
MILLTOWN, DELAWARE (6/6/2016) An Artisans’ Bank branch was robbed this afternoon and Delaware State Police arrested a suspect shortly after, according to reports from scene. The robbery occurred at […]
2 charged in Smryna burglaries
SMYRNA, DELAWARE (6/6/2016) Two teenagers were charged with vehicle burglaries after an alert neighbor called police, authorities reported this morning. Smyrna police arrested James Hill, 19, of Smyrna, and a 15-year-old […]
2 more arrested in police ‘duck hunt’
DELAWARE (6/4/2016) Two more suspects have been arrested in the ‘Operation Duck Hunt’ investigation, Delaware State Police said Friday. The two-year probe of heroin distribution in southern Delaware announced last […]