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Woman arrested in Wilmington bank robbery

August 3, 2017 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (8/3/2017) City police arrested a 22-year-old woman after she robbed a PNC Bank branch in Wilmington, authorities said. An alarm from the branch at 1009 N. Union St. alerted […]

Crime/Fires

Newark police arrest suspect in Applebee’s shooting

August 1, 2017 Delaware Free News

NEWARK, DELAWARE (8/1/2017) Newark police say they have arrested a suspect in the shooting of an Applebee’s Restaurant employee. The victim was wounded in an extremity during a robbery as he walked […]

Crime/Fires

3 wounded in Wilmington shootings

July 31, 2017July 31, 2017 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (7/31/2017) A woman and two men were wounded in separate shootings in Wilmington on Sunday night. City police said the first shooting happened about 8:20 p.m.  The 35-year-old man […]

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4 injured in Wilmington shooting

July 29, 2017 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (7/29/2017) Four people were injured, one critically, in a shooting in Wilmington late Friday night, city police said. The shooting was reported at 10:43 p.m. in the 400 block […]

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Valero Shore Stop robbed on Route 1

July 29, 2017 Delaware Free News

LITTLE HEAVEN, DELAWARE (7/29/2017) A robber fled with cash from a Valero Shore Stop gas station and convenience store in Little Heaven, the Delaware State Police reported this morning. The robbery […]

Crime/Fires

Robber gets cash at McDonald’s on Concord Pike

July 29, 2017July 29, 2017 Delaware Free News

BRANDYWINE HUNDRED, DELAWARE (7/29/2017) A robber escaped with cash from the register at a McDonald’s Restaurant on Concord Pike (U.S. 202), the Delaware State Police said this morning. The robbery was reported […]

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5 arrested in Meadowood burglaries

July 29, 2017 Delaware Free News

PIKE CREEK, DELAWARE (7/29/2017) Five suspects have been arrested in connection with two night-time burglaries in the Meadowood community off Capitol Trail (Route 2), the New Castle County police said this morning. […]

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Applebee’s employee shot in Newark robbery

July 29, 2017August 1, 2017 Delaware Free News

UPDATED STORY: Newark police arrest suspect in Applebee’s shooting NEWARK, DELAWARE (7/29/2017) An Applebee’s Restaurant employee was wounded by gunfire during a robbery early today, Newark police said. The shooting was […]

Crime/Fires

23-year-old man shot to death in Wilmington

July 29, 2017July 29, 2017 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (7/29/2017) A 23-year-old man was fatally wounded in a shooting in Wilmington on Friday, city police said. The shooting was reported at 1:22 p.m. in the 700 block of […]

Three robbery suspects were arrested after a shootout with a New Castle County police officer in Westover Hills. (Photo: Delaware Free News)
Crime/Fires

3 arrested after shots fired at officer in Westover Hills

July 28, 2017October 2, 2018 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (7/28/2017) Three robbery suspects were arrested in the Westover Hills community near Wilmington after an exchange of gunfire with New Castle County police, authorities said. The incident happened about […]

Fire caused $500,000 damage at Creeks at Marshallton Apartments. (Photo: Delaware Free News)
Crime/Fires

4 injured in Creeks at Marshallton Apartments fire

July 28, 2017July 28, 2017 Delaware Free News

MARSHALLTON, DELAWARE (7/28/2017) Four people were injured, with two in critical condition, when fire broke out at the Creeks at Marshallton Apartments on Thursday, authorities said. The two-alarm fire happened about […]

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2 teens shot in Wilmington

July 27, 2017July 27, 2017 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (7/27/2017) Two teenagers were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington on Wednesday night, city police said. The shooting happened about 8:45 p.m. in the 2400 block of N. […]

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22-year-old man dies after Wilmington shooting

July 17, 2017 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (7/17/2017) A 22-year-old Wilmington man has died as a result of a shooting last week, city police said this morning. The shooting was reported at 11:26 p.m. Friday in […]

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Man wounded in Wilmington shooting

July 17, 2017 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (7/17/2017) A 37-year-old man was wounded in his right hip and foot in a Wilmington shooting Sunday night, city police said. The shooting happened about 10 p.m. at Seventh […]

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2 UD students robbed at gunpoint in Newark

July 16, 2017 Delaware Free News

NEWARK, DELAWARE (7/16/2017) Two University of Delaware students were robbed at gunpoint while they were walking on South Chapel Street early Saturday, Newark police said. The two victims, both 20 years […]

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Man stabbed at Hampton Walk Apartments

July 15, 2017 Delaware Free News

NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (7/15/2017) A 24-year-old man was in serious condition after a stabbing at the Hampton Walk Apartments near New Castle early today, according to reports from the scene. The […]

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Man shot in face in Wilmington

July 15, 2017July 17, 2017 Delaware Free News

UPDATED STORY: 22-year-old man dies after Wilmington shooting WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (7/15/2017) A young man was shot in the face in Wilmington late Friday night, according to reports from the scene. The […]

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Wilmington row home fire under investigation

July 13, 2017 Delaware Free News

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

July 11, 2017 Delaware Free News

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 […]

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Fire hits Wilmington apartments

July 10, 2017 Delaware Free News

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. […]

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Crash, fire at Brandywine Valley SPCA in New Castle kills driver, animals

July 9, 2017July 10, 2017 Delaware Free News

[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, […]

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30-year-old man shot in leg in Wilmington

July 9, 2017July 9, 2017 Delaware Free News

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 […]

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Man charged in shooting at apartment complex near New Castle

July 7, 2017July 7, 2017 Delaware Free News

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 […]

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Tractor-trailer fire causes I-95 delays

July 7, 2017July 7, 2017 Delaware Free News

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 […]

Crime/Fires

Fire damages townhomes in Bear; firefighter injured

July 7, 2017July 7, 2017 Delaware Free News

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 […]

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Suspect arrested in shopping center shooting

July 6, 2017 Delaware Free News

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, […]

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Fire damages Wilmington home

July 6, 2017July 6, 2017 Delaware Free News

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 […]

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Man in serious condition after shooting near New Castle

July 5, 2017July 6, 2017 Delaware Free News

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 […]

Crime/Fires

Dover man, 34, charged in Milford murder

July 1, 2017July 2, 2017 Delaware Free News

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 […]

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14-year-old girl survives shooting in Edgemoor

June 30, 2017 Delaware Free News

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 […]

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Man shot at Mill Creek Village Apartments

June 27, 2017 Delaware Free News

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 […]

Crime/Fires

Fire’s smoke visible over large area

June 26, 2017June 26, 2017 Delaware Free News

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 […]

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1 dead in Cheswold apartment blaze; firefighter injured

June 26, 2017 Delaware Free News

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 […]

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Man shot in Overview Gardens

June 25, 2017 Delaware Free News

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 […]

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Man shot in Wilmington was in argument

June 22, 2017June 23, 2017 Delaware Free News

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 […]

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62-year-old man dies after Midvale house fire

June 16, 2017June 17, 2017 Delaware Free News

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 […]

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Two arrested on theft charges after homeowner catches one

June 15, 2017June 15, 2017 Delaware Free News

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 […]

Crime/Fires

2 women wounded in Wilmington shooting

June 14, 2017June 15, 2017 Delaware Free News

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 […]

Crime/Fires

24-year-old man shot in Wilmington

June 14, 2017June 15, 2017 Delaware Free News

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 […]

Crime/Fires

Charges dismissed in shooting of 6-year-old boy

June 14, 2017June 14, 2017 Delaware Free News

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 […]

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Suspect arrested in Overview Gardens shooting

June 12, 2017 Delaware Free News

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 […]

Crime/Fires

Wawa store robbed on U.S. 40 in Glasgow

June 11, 2017 Delaware Free News

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 […]

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27-year-old man shot near New Castle

June 9, 2017June 12, 2017 Delaware Free News

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 […]

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Man charged in shooting of 6-year-old boy

June 9, 2017June 14, 2017 Delaware Free News

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 […]

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6-year-old boy, mother shot in Wilmington

June 6, 2017June 7, 2017 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (6/6/2017) A 6-year-old boy was in critical condition after being shot in the head this afternoon in Wilmington, city police said. His 31-year-old mother also was wounded. The shooting happened about […]

Crime/Fires

Shooting victim found on Wilmington bridge in critical condition

June 5, 2017June 7, 2017 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (6/5/2017) A wounded 46-year-old man was taken to a hospital after shots were fired in Wilmington this evening, according to reports from the scene. Police, responding to a report […]

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9 routed by fire in Wilmington; cat rescued

June 5, 2017 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (6/5/2017) Nine people were displaced when fire damaged two homes in Wilmington on Sunday, authorities said. A cat was rescued from one of the homes. The fire at 2707 N. […]

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Man charged in murder of woman at Dover motel

June 2, 2017June 2, 2017 Delaware Free News

DOVER, DELAWARE (6/2/2017) A 21-year-old man has been charged with murdering a young woman at a Dover motel, city police said this morning. Ambler Buckler, 20, was found shot to […]

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23-year-old man wounded in Wilmington shooting

May 31, 2017 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (5/31/2017) A 23-year-old man was wounded in a shooting in Wilmington on Tuesday, city police said. The shooting happened about 1:30 p.m. in the 2100 block of N. Washington […]

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2 shot in Wilmington

May 28, 2017 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (5/28/2017) Two people were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington this evening, according to reports from the scene. More than a dozen shots were fired about 8 p.m. at […]

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