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WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (10/18/2017) A multi-state manhunt for a Delaware man sought in connection with five shootings in Maryland and a shooting in Wilmington today has ended with his capture, authorities said. […]
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (10/19/2017) City police are seeking tips from the public after an apparent shooting death in the 600 block of Springer St. The incident was reported at 4:38 pm. Tuesday, when […]
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (10/18/2017) A 15-year-old boy was wounded in a shooting in the Burn Brae community west of New Castle, the New Castle County police said. The shooting happened about […]
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (10/18/2017) A 26-year-old man was wounded in a shooting in Wilmington on Tuesday, city police said. A Shot Spotter alert of several rounds of gunfire sent police to the […]
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (10/18/2017) A 30-year-old woman has been charged with first-degree murder in the drowning of two children in a bathtub, Wilmington police said. The woman, identified as Kula Pelima, feared […]
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (10/17/2017) City police are seeking tips from the public to help solve a homicide on Monday. Dwayne Grimes, 19, of Wilmington, died after suffering a gunshot wound to his […]
UPDATED STORY: Woman charged with drowning 2 kids in bathtub WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (10/16/2017) Two children were found dead inside a home this morning, according to Wilmington police. A female called […]
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (10/15/2017) A 15-year-old girl was shot in the leg at a Wilmington playground this afternoon, according to reports from the scene. The shooting happened about 5:30 p.m. in the […]
DOVER, DELAWARE (10/15/2017) Two men were wounded in a shooting outside the Allure Nightclub in Dover early today, city police said. The shooting at the club, formerly known as Bubba’s, […]
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (10/4/2017) A 39-year-old Wilmington man was arrested today and charged with murdering a woman whose body was found in a portable toilet at Kirkwood Park, city police said. Timothy […]
LINCOLN, DELAWARE (10/4/2017) A 66-year-old man was taken into custody by Delaware State Police more than 12 hours after a standoff began and forced evacuation of nearby homes in Lincoln. Police had […]
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (10/3/2017) City police captured a suspect after a WSFS bank branch was robbed on Monday. The armed robbery happened about 3:20 p.m. at 211 N. Union St. The suspect […]
MIDDLETOWN, DELAWARE (10/2/2017) Seven people, including five children, safely escaped after fire broke out at a home where they were sleeping in Middletown early today. Investigators determined the fire was arson. […]
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (10/2/2017) A shooting victim ran two blocks and then collapsed, according to reports from the scene. The shooting happened about 8:45 p.m. Sunday in the 600 block of S. […]
UPDATED STORY: Wilmington man charged in murder of woman WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (10/2/2017) A 31-year-old woman was found stabbed to death Sunday in a portable toilet in Kirkwood Park in Wilmington, city […]
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (10/1/2017) Two teenagers were wounded by gunfire in Wilmington late Saturday night, according to reports from the scene. The shooting at 30th and N. Market streets happened about 11:45 […]
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/30/2017) A 26-year-old man was wounded in a shooting early today, Wilmington police said. The shooting was reported at 1:10 a.m. in the 1200 block of Lobdell St. Police […]
EDGEMOOR, DELAWARE (9/30/2017) A 42-year-old man was shot while sitting in his car outside a bar early today in Edgemoor, the Delaware State Police said this morning. The shooting happened about […]
DOVER, DELAWARE (9/30/2017) Two people are being sought by Dover police after the armed robbery of a Royal Farms convenience store early today. The robbery at 293 S. Saulsbury Road happened […]
BRIDGEVILLE, DELAWARE (9/30/2017) Two people have been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of a 19-year-old Bridgeville man last month, the Delaware State Police said this morning. Preston W. […]
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/30/2017) A clerk was shot during the robbery of a Quick Mart convenience store west of Wilmington on Friday, the Delaware State Police said. The robbery at 103 S. Maryland […]
REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE (9/29/2017) A 54-year-old man has been charged in the assault of a Rehoboth Beach store clerk last weekend, city police said Thursday. After tips from the public following […]
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/28/2017) A man walking in the 1000 block of N. Pine St. was shot twice late Wednesday night and is in critical condition at a hospital, Wilmington police said […]
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/28/2017) A 33-year-old man was shot to death in Wilmington early today, city police said. The victim was found about 12:12 a.m. in the driver’s seat of an idling […]
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/28/2017) A man and a woman were stabbed during an attempted carjacking outside the Shop Rite store at 501 S. Walnut St. in Wilmington, city police said. A suspect […]
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/27/2017) A 24-year-old man was shot Tuesday while trying to sell his motor bike, city police said. The shooting was reported at 7:38 p.m. at 37th and North Monroe […]
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/26/2017) A 25-year-old man was wounded in a shooting late Monday in Wilmington, city police said. The shooting was reported at 11:08 p.m. in the 2600 block of N. […]
GEORGETOWN, DELAWARE (9/25/2017) Two suspects are being sought in connection with a rash of car break-ins in Kent and Sussex counties, Delaware State Police said this morning. Police released a surveillance […]
COVERDALE CROSSROADS, DELAWARE (9/25/2017) An intruder was shot to death by a resident during a home invasion in the Coverdale Crossroads area east of Bridgeville, the Delaware State Police said this […]
NEWARK, DELAWARE (9/25/2017) – A Newark man faces a first-degree murder charge in the slaying of his 34-year-old girlfriend, city police said Sunday. The body of Sherrie L. Campbell was […]
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/24/2017) Two victims of a double shooting in Wilmington were walking in the 1100 block of Beech St. when they were wounded, city police said. The shooting happened about […]
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/24/2017) Three American flags were placed this morning to honor the memory of the three city firefighters who lost their lives fighting a blaze one year ago. The ceremony […]
BEAR, DELAWARE (9/24/2017) A Wilmington man was charged with arson after fire swept through a home in Bear on Saturday morning, authorities said. The fire in the first block of Saratoga […]
UPDATED STORY: Boyfriend faces charges in Newark homicide after suicide attempt, police say NEWARK, DELAWARE (9/23/2017) A woman found dead inside a Newark home suffered significant injuries and her death is […]
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/18/2017) A 23-year-old man was shot in the arm in Wilmington this afternoon, city police said. The shooting happened about 12:20 p.m. in the 1000 block of N. Spruce […]
MILFORD, DELAWARE (9/18/2017) A suspect has been arrested in an attempted robbery in which the victim was cut with a knife, Milford police said this morning. The crime was reported about […]
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/16/2017) A joint police operation along Maryland Avenue west of Wilmington netted 69 arrests this week, authorities said this morning. Delaware State Police said the operation Monday and Tuesday […]
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/12/2017) A man died, a woman was critically injured and a third person also hurt after fire broke out at a home in Wilmington late Monday night, authorities said. […]
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/8/2017) A man shot in Wilmington on Thursday was in critical condition, city police said. The shooting happened about 4:30 p.m. at Cedar and Anchorage streets. The victim suffered […]
MILFORD, DELAWARE (9/6/2017) City police are seeking tips from the public in the theft of a trail camera in a wooded area near Carpenter Pit Road. The theft was reported Sunday […]
MAGNOLIA, DELAWARE (9/6/2017) A man about 25-35 years old is being sought in the attempted purse snatching from a woman at a Dollar General store north of Magnolia last month, […]
BRANDYWINE HUNDRED, DELAWARE (8/28/2017) Fire that ripped through a Brandywine Hundred home caused more than $200,000 damage, authorities said. The fire broke out Saturday afternoon in the first block of North […]
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (8/24/2017) Shots were fired at Wilmington police and probation and parole officers late Thursday night, authorities said. The incident happened about 10 p.m. at Tulip and Scott streets. “Officers […]
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (8/24/2017) A 38-year-old man was shot in the shoulder late this afternoon, city police said. The shooting happened about 5 p.m. and the victim was found in the 300 […]
MARSHALLTON, DELAWARE (8/23/2017) A 15-year-old boy was arrested after two people were shot with a BB gun this morning, New Castle County police said. The first shooting happened about 8 a.m. […]
NEWARK, DELAWARE (8/19/2017) An 18-year-old Newark man has been charged with assaulting another man with an ax inside a home, city police said Friday. The 21-year-old victim said he was visiting […]
BEAR, DELAWARE (8/17/2017) Four teenagers were arrested in Wilmington following the armed robbery of a Rite Aid Pharmacy in Bear on Wednesday, the Delaware State Police said this morning. The robbery […]
ANGOLA, DELAWARE (8/10/2017) One person was found dead inside a house trailer that burned in the Angola Crest II community early today, authorities said. The fire was reported shortly after midnight […]
NEWARK, DELAWARE (8/10/2017) The McKinly Laboratory building at the University of Delaware will remain closed at least until Monday following a fire Wednesday afternoon, authorities said. The fire broke out about 1 […]
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (8/4/2017) Two 22-year-old men were wounded by gunfire in the 1100 block of Maryland Ave. on Thursday night, Wilmington police said. The shooting was reported about 7:30 p.m. One […]
