Wine taken in Dover burglary recovered
DOVER, DELAWARE (1/11/2015) Wine, electronics and jewelry taken in a Dover burglary were recovered in a bag just outside the home, Dover police said. The break-in happened about 11 p.m. […]
Crime/Fires
Home being built burns; $500,000 damage
SOUTH ST. GEORGES, DELAWARE (1/10/2015) Fire destroyed a house under construction in the Crossland at the Canal development, investigators said today. The fire broke out just before 4 p.m. Friday […]
Meadowood Shopping Center restaurant fire ruled accidental
[soliloquy id=”2589″] PIKE CREEK, DELAWARE (1/10/2015) A fire that swept through a restaurant at the Meadowood Shopping Center on Capitol Trail this morning has been ruled accidental. The fire at Tandoori […]
7-Eleven robbed at gunpoint near New Castle
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (1/10/2015) A masked gunman robbed a 7-Eleven store near New Castle late Friday, state police said today. The robbery at 284 Christiana Road (Route 273) happened about […]
Man shot near New Castle, in critical condition
UPDATED STORY: Man dies, suspect charged with first-degree murder NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (1/9/2015) A 23-year-old man was shot multiple times tonight in the Arbor Place neighborhood near New Castle, and […]
Credit union robbed in Newark
NEWARK, DELAWARE (1/9/2015) A robber fled with cash from the American Spirit Federal Credit Union this afternoon, Newark police say. The robbery happened about 1 p.m. when a male of […]
Liquor store near Elsmere robbed second time
ELSMERE, DELAWARE (1/9/2015) A liquor store near Elsmere was robbed Thursday night for the second time in as many weeks. The latest robbery at Charles Liquors, 807 N. DuPont Road, […]
Dover police say posting arrests helps reduce shoplifting
City police say shoplifting complaints have dropped 19 percent since the agency began posting the names and booking photos of those arrested on the department’s website. The trial program began […]
Burglary suspect’s mom arrested on drug charges
HARRINGTON, DELAWARE (1/9/2015) A burglary suspect’s mother was arrested on drug charges when officers went to her home in an attempt to locate stolen property, Harrington police said today. Laurie […]
Delaware rape suspect kills self during Virginia standoff
NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA (1/8/2015) A Delaware man wanted on rape charges who barricaded himself in a Newport News motel room died from hanging in a suicide, a Virginia medical examiner […]
Gunman sought after man critically wounded outside restaurant near Dover
DOVER, DELAWARE (1/8/2015) A 44-year-old man was shot in a restaurant parking lot along U.S. 13 north of Dover this afternoon, then drove himself to a nearby Redner’s supermarket gas […]
Milford police: Man used fake bills at Grotto Pizza
MILFORD, DELAWARE (1/8/2015) Milford police charged a 29-year-old Millsboro man with using counterfeit $100 bills at the Grotto Pizza Restaurant on Route 1. Isaiah Fields was arrested at the restaurant Monday […]
23-year-old man charged in Harrington burglary
HARRINGTON, DELAWARE (1/8/2015) A 23-year-old Harrington man was arrested and charged with burglarizing an apartment building he once lived in, city police said today. Timothy M. Brown, of the first […]
7-Eleven robbed in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (1/8/2015) A handgun was used during a 7-Eleven store robbery in Wilmington this morning, city police said. The heist happened about 11:40 a.m. in the 500 block of […]
2 masked men rob clothing store near New Castle at gunpoint
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (1/8/2015) A clothing store near New Castle was robbed at gunpoint by two masked men Wednesday night, state police reported today. The robbery happened about 8:20 p.m. […]
RAW VIDEO: Delaware firefighters battle Pa. fire
Hockessin firefighters called out for Pa. fire
Delaware firefighters battle Pa. blaze
KENNETT TOWNSHIP, PENNSYLVANIA (1/8/2015) Delaware firefighters joined a dozen fire companies in fighting a blaze that swept through a large home south of Kennett Square early today. The blaze broke out […]
Feds: New Castle County is high drug trafficking area
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DELAWARE (1/8/2015) A new federal designation will help New Castle County get additional support to fight drug trafficking. The county joins four others in the region as a […]
Woman stabbed in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (1/7/2015) A 50-year-old woman was stabbed in the city tonight, authorities said. It happened about 6:20 p.m. in the 2100 block of Jessup St. Sgt. Michael A. McColley […]
Speeding stop in Rising Sun brings drug, gun charges
RISING SUN, DELAWARE (1/7/2015) Two Dover men were arrested on weapon charges and one of them on drug charges after state police said they stopped their SUV for speeding in Rising […]
Newark police report drop in crime
NEWARK, DELAWARE (1/7/2015) Crime in Delaware’s third-largest city dropped 14.7 percent in 2014 from the previous year, Newark police reported Tuesday. Police noted aggravated assaults were down 42.1 […]
Teen shot near Polytech High School
WOODSIDE EAST (1/7/2015) A 19-year-old man was shot in the upper torso near Polytech High School on Monday, state police said. The shooting came about 4:30 p.m. on Terry Drive, […]
Harrington woman charged with identity theft
HARRINGTON, DELAWARE (1/6/2015) A 44-year-old woman has been arrested on identity theft charges, Harrington police reported today. Lisa M. Kellam, of the first block of Arkansas Drive in Harrington, was […]
Cash taken in Dover apartment burglary
DOVER, DELAWARE (1/6/2015) Cash was taken in a burglary at the English Village apartment complex, Dover police said. The burglar climbed a fire escape to enter an apartment at Dover […]
Suspect in Irish Mike’s bar fight arrested
DOVER, DELAWARE (1/6/2015) A 29-year-old man sought in connection with a fight at Irish Mike’s bar in downtown Dover was arrested Monday, Dover police said. Joshua Fosmire, whose last known […]
Man shot in Wilmington in critical condition
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (1/6/2015) A man in his 20s was shot in the chest multiple times late Monday, authorities report. The victim was found at 824 West St. just after 10 p.m. The […]
Dunkin’ Donuts clerk tosses papers, robbers flee empty-handed
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (1/5/2015) A clerk tossed newspapers at two masked robbers and ran to the rear of a donut shop, with the bandits fleeing empty-handed, state police said today. […]
Cold case: DNA brings arrest in Smyrna rape of teen
SMYRNA, DELAWARE (1/5/2015) DNA evidence led to the arrest of a rape suspect in a cold case from 2013, Smyrna police said today. Tyrone A. Turcotte, 22, of the 4100 […]
Valero/Shore Stop robbed in Dover
DOVER, DELAWARE (1/5/2015) A masked gunman fled with cash from the Valero/Shore Stop store at 1358 Forrest Ave., Dover police said today. The robbery happened about 8:10 p.m. Sunday. The robber, […]
Forgery arrest follows Facebook apology
HARRINGTON, DELAWARE (1/5/2015) A 24-year-old Milford man was charged with forgery and theft after he apologized to the victim on Facebook for using her debit cards and forging checks, Harrington […]
Man sought after fight at downtown Dover bar
UPDATED STORY: Suspected in fight at Irish Mike’s bar arrested DOVER, DELAWARE (1/5/2015) Dover police are looking for a 29-year-old man sought in connection with a fight at a downtown Dover bar, […]
Elmhurst house fire caused by faulty fireplace
ELSMERE, DELAWARE (1/4/2015) A fire that heavily damaged a single-family home in the Elmhurst neighborhood south of Elsmere was caused by a faulty wood-burning fireplace, authorities said today. The fire Saturday […]
Metro PCS store on U.S. 40 robbed at gunpoint
BEAR, DELAWARE (1/4/2015) A man with a handgun robbed the Metro PCS store in Bear on Saturday, state police reported today. The robbery happened about 6:50 p.m. at 1641 Pulaski […]
2 sought on check forgery charges
DOVER, DELAWARE (1/4/2015) State police are searching for two men they say passed counterfeit checks at two M&T Bank branches in the Dover area. The four checks totaled more than […]
Fire damages Elmhurst home; puppy dies
UPDATED STORY: Elmhurst fire caused by faulty fireplace ELSMERE, DELAWARE (1/3/2015) Fire caused extensive damage to a home in the Elmhurst neighborhood south of Elsmere this evening, according to reports […]
2 masked men rob store near Greenwood
GREENWOOD, DELAWARE (1/3/2015) Two men wearing ski masks and armed with a handgun robbed Al’s Country Store west of Greenwood, state police reported Friday. They fled after a 42-year-old woman working […]
Masked gunman robs liquor store near Elsmere
ELSMERE, DELAWARE (1/1/2015) A young man with a handgun and wearing a black mask robbed a liquor store late Sunday just south of the Elsmere town line, state police said […]
36-year-old man shot in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (1/1/2015) A little more than two hours into the new year, a shooting in Wilmington left a 36-year-old man in critical but stable condition, authorities said. The shooting […]
2 sought in Milford Walmart shoplifting
MILFORD, DELAWARE (12/31/2014) Milford police released surveillance photos today of two men sought in a shoplifting incident at the Walmart store. The incident happened about 2 p.m. Dec. 19. Police […]
Papa John’s near New Castle robbed at gunpoint
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (12/31/2014) Two young men with scarves covering their faces robbed a Papa John’s Pizza restaurant near New Castle, state police said today. The robbery happened about 10:15 […]
Tips sought on ID theft suspect
DOVER, DELAWARE (12/31/2014) State police are asking for tips from the public to locate a woman in an identity theft case. A 35-year-old New York woman told police earlier this […]
State caseworker charged with sexual extortion
HARRINGTON, DELAWARE (12/30/2014) A caseworker with the Delaware Division of Family Services is accused of using his position to extort sexual acts from a woman, Harrington police say. Gregory J. Bunkley, […]
Milford police arrest Felton man with BB gun
MILFORD, DELAWARE (12/30/2014) Milford police charged a Felton man with having a concealed deadly instrument after a BB gun fell from his waistband, authorities said today. The arrest came about […]
Wawa robbed by man with knife
OGLETOWN, DELAWARE (12/30/2014) A man armed with a knife and a mask over his face robbed a Wawa convenience store on Monday, state police reported today. The robbery happened about […]
Rehoboth police: Man used pot with kid in car
REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE (12/30/2014) A Lincoln man was arrested on multiple drug charges after he was spotted consuming marijuana while driving with a small child in the car, Rehoboth police reported […]
Ice cream store in Stanton robbed at gunpoint
STANTON, DELAWARE (12/30/2014) A man with a handgun robbed an ice cream store in Stanton on Monday, state police said this morning. The crime happened about 5:30 p.m. at La […]
Smyrna police arrest suspect in Valero robbery
SMYRNA, DELAWARE (12/29/2014) Smyrna police charged a 28-year-old man in connection with a robbery early Monday at a Valero gas station after he was arrested later in the day in a domestic […]
2 arrested at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino; heroin seized
DOVER, DELAWARE (12/29/2014) A man and a woman were arrested on heroin charges after they conducted a drug transaction Sunday at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, city police said today. […]
Fire at old Milltown home ruled arson
MILLTOWN, DELAWARE (12/29/2014) A fire that heavily damaged an old house in Milltown last month was arson, investigators said today. The fire happened Nov. 27 in the 1400 block of Milltown […]
Police ID victim of Harbor House fire, call death ‘suspicious’
UPDATED STORY: Man charged with murdering mom; body found after fire CLAYMONT, DELAWARE (12/29/2014) The victim of a fire at the Harbor House apartment complex in Claymont was identified today and […]