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Suspect arrested in Wilmington shooting

May 25, 2017May 25, 2017 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (5/25/2017) City police have arrested a suspect in the shooting Monday of a 35-year-old man at Sixth and West streets. Keenan Anderson, 25, of the 500 block of W. […]

Crime/Fires

Fire destroys North Star home; cause ruled accidental

May 24, 2017May 26, 2017 Delaware Free News

NORTH STAR, DELAWARE (5/24/2017) Fire swept through a single-family home in North Star this afternoon, destroying the building, according to reports from the scene. The fire at 109 Neptune Drive was […]

Crime/Fires

Shooting victim found on Wilmington street

May 24, 2017 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (5/24/2017) A young man was found wounded after a shooting in Wilmington this morning, city police said. The shooting happened about 10:30 a.m. in the 1200 block of […]

Crime/Fires

Police: Beaten trooper shoots, kills boyfriend in Pike Creek

May 22, 2017May 22, 2017 Delaware Free News

PIKE CREEK, DELAWARE (5/22/2017) An off-duty Delaware State Police trooper who was seriously injured during a domestic altercation with her boyfriend then shot him to death with her service weapon in […]

Crime/Fires

Man shot in Wilmington

May 22, 2017May 25, 2017 Delaware Free News

UPDATED STORY: Suspect arrested in Wilmington shooting WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (5/22/2017) A man was shot in the abdomen while walking in Wilmington this morning, according to reports from the scene. The incident […]

Crime/Fires

Wilmington shooting victim dies

May 19, 2017May 24, 2017 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (5/19/2017) A man has died following a shooti after a shooting in Wilmington on Thursday night, city police said. The shooting happened about 9 p.m. in the 2400 block of […]

Crime/Fires

2 men wounded in Wilmington shooting

May 17, 2017May 19, 2017 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (5/17/2017) Two men were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington on Tuesday, city police reported. The incident happened about 4:30 p.m. at a home in the 100 block of […]

Crime/Fires

Wilmington shooting victim in critical condition

May 15, 2017 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (5/15/2017) A man about 25-30 years old was in critical condition after a shooting in Wilmington this afternoon, city police said. The victim was found down in the […]

Crime/Fires

50-year-old man wounded in Wilmington shooting

May 15, 2017May 15, 2017 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (5/15/2017) A 50-year-old man was wounded in a shooting in Wilmington on Sunday, according to reports from the scene. The shooting happened about 8 p.m. at A and North […]

Crime/Fires

Fire heavily damages Edgemoor home

May 15, 2017May 15, 2017 Delaware Free News

EDGEMOOR, DELAWARE (5/15/2017) A fire that heavily damaged a home in Edgemoor on Sunday was ruled accidental, authorities said. The blaze was reported shortly after 10:30 a.m. in the first […]

Crime/Fires

2 armed robbers hit 7-Eleven in Wilmington

May 13, 2017 Delaware Free News

  WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (5/13/2017) Two masked, armed men robbed a 7-Eleven store in Wilmington on Friday night, according to reports from the scene. The robbery in the 500 block of Greenhill […]

Crime/Fires

Fire damages Bear townhome; 2 in critical condition

May 13, 2017May 15, 2017 Delaware Free News

BEAR, DELAWARE (5/13/2017) Four people were injured, two of them critically, when fire heavily damaged a town house in Bear early today, authorities said. Christiana firefighters were called out at 3:24 […]

Crime/Fires

23-year-old man shot to death in Wilmington

May 11, 2017May 11, 2017 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (5/11/2017) A 23-year-old man died after being shot in the head, Wilmington police said. The homicide was reported at 8:36 p.m. Wednesday in the 500 block of W. 24th […]

Crime/Fires

17-year-old boy shot in Wilmington

May 11, 2017 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (5/10/2017) A 17-year-old boy was shot in Wilmington on Wednesday, city police said. The shooting happened about 5:25 p.m. in the 100 block of Elliot’s Way. Police said they […]

Crime/Fires

Police chief: Kidnapping arrest takes predator off the street

May 9, 2017May 10, 2017 Delaware Free News

MINQUADALE, DELAWARE (5/9/2017) The arrest of a 23-year-old Elsmere man in the kidnapping and sexual assault of a 4-year-old Pike Creek girl has taken a predator off the street, New Castle […]

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39-year-old man shot multiple times in Wilmington dies

May 6, 2017May 6, 2017 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (5/6/23017) A 39-year-old man who was shot multiple times in Wilmington on Friday night later died at a hospital, city police said this morning. The shooting happened shortly before 8 […]

Crime/Fires

Marvin C. Mailey named Dover police chief

May 5, 2017 Delaware Free News

DOVER, DELAWARE (5/5/2017) The city of Dover has selected a new police chief. Deputy Chief Marvin C. Mailey will replace Chief Paul Bernat, who announced his retirement in December. Mailey was selected […]

Alder Park Apartments near Dover, Delaware
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44-year-old man shot to death near Dover is identified

May 3, 2017May 5, 2017 Delaware Free News

DOVER, DELAWARE (5/3/2017) A 44-year-old man was shot to death early today at the Alder Park Apartments near Dover, the Delaware State Police said. The shooting at 51 Webbs Lane happened […]

Crime/Fires

Iowa man charged with assaulting 4 Delaware police officers

May 3, 2017May 3, 2017 Delaware Free News

NEWARK, DELAWARE (5/3/2017) An Iowa man was arrested in connection with the assault of four officers Tuesday in the Yorkshire community near Newark, the New Castle County police said this morning. The incident […]

Crime/Fires

20-year-old man shot in Wilmington

May 2, 2017May 3, 2017 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (5/3/2017) A 20-year-old man was in stable condition after he was shot in the abdomen Monday night, Wilmington police said. The shooting happened about 7:50 p.m. at Maple and […]

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2 EMS workers hurt in assault at Wilmington fire station

May 2, 2017May 3, 2017 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (5/2/2017) Two St. Francis ambulance workers were injured during an assault at a Wilmington fire station late Monday night, authorities said. The two emergency medical service workers, assigned to Fire Station […]

Crime/Fires

Memorial fund established for family of fallen trooper

April 28, 2017April 30, 2017 Delaware Free News

Funeral services set for Cpl. Ballard CHESWOLD, DELAWARE (4/28/2017) A memorial fund has been established for the family of Delaware State Police Cpl. Stephen J. Ballard, who was killed in the […]

Crime/Fires

Police: Trooper slaying suspect killed in shootout as standoff ends

April 27, 2017April 27, 2017 Delaware Free News

MIDDLETOWN, DELAWARE (4/27/2017) A standoff with a suspect in the fatal shooting of a Delaware State Police trooper has ended in a shootout and the death of the suspect, authorities said this morning. […]

Crime/Fires

New Castle County police: Suspect killed by officer fired first

April 27, 2017 Delaware Free News

PENNY HILL, DELAWARE (4/27/2017) A suspect shot and killed by a New Castle County police officer  fired one shot before the officer returned fire, authorities said this morning. The shooting of […]

Crime/Fires

Teenage girl shot to death in Wilmington is identified

April 26, 2017April 27, 2017 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (4/26/2017) A teenage girl was killed in a Wilmington shooting this evening, according to reports from the scene. The shooting happened about 9:45 p.m. at Ninth and Kirkwood streets. The […]

Crime/Fires

Slain trooper identified; explosive used in suspect standoff

April 26, 2017April 27, 2017 Delaware Free News

UPDATED STORY: Police say trooper slaying suspect fires more shots at officers during standoff BEAR, DELAWARE (4/27/2017) A Delaware State Police trooper  shot to death this afternoon at a Wawa convenience store […]

Crime/Fires

29-year-old man shot to death in Wilmington

April 26, 2017April 26, 2017 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (4/26/2017) A 29-year-old man shot in the upper torso in Wilmington on Tuesday night has died of his injuries, city police said this morning. The shooting happened about 9:15 […]

Crime/Fires

Gunfire damages home, car near New Castle

April 25, 2017 Delaware Free News

NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (4/25/2017) Gunshots struck a home and a car in the Buena Vista neighborhood west of New Castle, the New Castle County police reported today. The shots were fired […]

Crime/Fires

Man shot in arm in Wilmington

April 25, 2017April 25, 2017 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (4/25/2017) A man was shot in his arm in Wilmington this morning, city police said. Gunfire was reported in the 100 block of N. Van Buren St. about 11:10 […]

Crime/Fires

Man in critical condition after accidental Pike Creek fire

April 25, 2017April 25, 2017 Delaware Free News

PIKE CREEK, DELAWARE (4/25/2017) An 87-year-old man was in critical condition after a fire in his Pike Creek home Monday night, authorities said. The fire in the first block of Belmont […]

Crime/Fires

Man killed by police was shooting suspect

April 20, 2017April 20, 2017 Delaware Free News

PENNY HILL, DELAWARE (4/20/2017) A 21-year-old man shot to death while fleeing from officers on Wednesday was a suspect in a shooting, New Castle County police said today. Keith Price, of […]

Crime/Fires

Fleeing suspect shot to death by police

April 19, 2017April 20, 2017 Delaware Free News

UPDATED STORY: 21-year-old man killed by police was suspect in shooting PENNY HILL, DELAWARE (4/19/2017) A suspect was shot to death during a confrontation with officers this afternoon, New Castle County police […]

Crime/Fires

2 in critical condition after Elsmere house fire

April 18, 2017April 19, 2017 Delaware Free News

ELSMERE, DELAWARE (4/18/2017) Two people were in critical condition after a fire caused $50,000 damage in a single-family home in Elsmere today, authorities said. The fire happened about 1 p.m. at 18 […]

Delaware State Police released surveillance images from PNC Bank robbery in Talleyville.
Crime/Fires

Man sought in PNC Bank robbery on Concord Pike

April 18, 2017 Delaware Free News

TALLEYVILLE, DELAWARE (4/18/2017) A man is being sought after the robbery of a PNC Bank branch, Delaware State Police said Monday. The robbery happened about 4:30 p.m. at 4111 Concord Pike (U.S. […]

Crime/Fires

15-year-old boy shot in Edgemoor

April 17, 2017 Delaware Free News

EDGEMOOR, DELAWARE (4/17/2017) A 15-year-old boy was wounded in a shooting in Edgemoor on Sunday night, New Castle County police said this morning. The shooting happened about 10:55 p.m. in the first […]

Crime/Fires

20-year-old man wounded in Wilmington shooting

April 15, 2017 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (4/15/2017) A 20-year-old man suffered multiple wounds in a Wilmington shooting on Friday night, city police said. The victim was found about 7:20 p.m. in the 2700 block of N. […]

Crime/Fires

Cop uses cruiser to halt runaway stolen car in Wilmington

April 12, 2017 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (4/12/2017) A quick-thinking Wilmington police officer used his patrol car to bring an empty stolen car to a halt this morning, according to reports from the scene. The incident […]

Crime/Fires

Man in critical condition after Wilmington shooting

April 11, 2017April 11, 2017 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (4/11/2017) A man was in critical condition after a shooting in Wilmington this evening, city police said. The shooting happened about 8:15 p.m. in the area of Seventh and […]

Crime/Fires

Woman wounded in Wilmington shooting

April 11, 2017 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (4/11/2017) A woman was wounded by gunfire in Wilmington on Monday night, according to reports from the scene. The shooting happened about 8:30 p.m. in the 600 block of […]

Crime/Fires

Details in fatal police shooting released

April 11, 2017April 11, 2017 Delaware Free News

NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (4/11/2017) New Castle County police say a suspect fatally wounded by an officer last week was driving a vehicle toward the officer. The shooting happened about 7:45 p.m. […]

Crime/Fires

4-year-old girl abducted in Pike Creek found after sexual assault

April 7, 2017April 9, 2017 Delaware Free News

PIKE CREEK, DELAWARE (4/7/2017) A 4-year-old girl abducted while playing outside in Pike Creek was found about 5 miles away after she had been sexually assaulted, New Castle County police […]

Crime/Fires

2 teens shot in Wilmington

April 6, 2017April 6, 2017 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (4/6/2017) Two teenagers were wounded by gunfire in Wilmington on Wednesday night, city police said this morning. The shootings happened about 7:25 p.m. in the 1300 block of E. […]

Crime/Fires

Fire heavily damages home near Elsmere; dog rescued

April 5, 2017 Delaware Free News

ELSMERE, DELAWARE (4/5/2017) A house was heavily damaged by fire this afternoon in the Oak Hill neighborhood north of Elsemere, and firefighters rescued a dog from the burning building, according to […]

Crime/Fires

Intruder shoots 55-year-old man in head at Bear motel

April 4, 2017April 4, 2017 Delaware Free News

BEAR, DELAWARE (4/4/2017) A 55-year-old man was shot in the head early Monday after two men and a woman entered his room at a motel on U.S. 40 in Bear, the Delaware […]

Crime/Fires

24-year-old man shot in Wilmington

April 4, 2017 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (4/4/2017) A 24-year-old man was wounded in a shooting in Wilmington on Monday, city police said. Shots were reported fired about 2:20 p.m. in the area of West 26th and […]

Crime/Fires

Neighbors rescue man from house fire near New Castle

April 3, 2017 Delaware Free News

NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (4/3/2017) A resident was rescued by neighbors after fire broke out in a home in the Collins Park neighborhood near New Castle late Sunday night, according to reports from […]

Crime/Fires

30-year-old man wounded in Wilmington shooting

April 2, 2017 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (4/2/2017) A 30-year-old man was shot in the back and legs this afternoon, Wilmington police reported. The incident happened about 12:30 p.m. in the 400 block of Eastlawn Ave. […]

Crime/Fires

28-year-old man shot in Wilmington

April 2, 2017April 2, 2017 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (4/2/2017) A 28-year-old man was seriously wounded in a shooting in Wilmington this morning, according to reports from the scene. The incident happened about 10 a.m. as the man was […]

Crime/Fires

Suspect shot to death by New Castle County police officer

March 30, 2017April 1, 2017 Delaware Free News

NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (3/30/2017) A 28-year-old Philladelphia man was killed Wednesday night when a New Castle County police officer shot him as he was attempting to flee, authorities said. The man […]

Crime/Fires

18-year-old Wilmington man shot in head dies

March 29, 2017March 29, 2017 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (3/29/2017) An 18-year-old man shot in the head on Tuesday has died of his injuries, Wilmington police reported this afternoon. The shooting happened shortly after 4 p.m. at 23rd […]

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