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Crime/Fires

19-year-old man wounded in shooting

October 23, 2016October 25, 2016 Delaware Free News

UPDATED STORY: Man critically wounded in Woodcrest was innocent bystander NEWPORT, DELAWARE (10/23/2016) A 19-year-old man was wounded early today in a shooting in the Woodcrest neighborhood east of Newport, […]

Crime/Fires

Shots fired outside Christiana Mall; car hit

October 23, 2016October 23, 2016 Delaware Free News

CHRISTIANA, DELAWARE (10/23/2016) Gunfire rang out in the parking lot of the Christiana Mall early Saturday as party bus passengers were returning from a trip to Washington, D.C., the Delaware State […]

Crime/Fires

1 dead in fire near Laurel

October 22, 2016October 22, 2016 Delaware Free News

LAUREL, DELAWARE (10/22/2016) One person was found dead after fire broke out west of Laurel, the Delaware state Fire Marshal’s Office said today. Firefighters from Laurel Fire Department and surrounding areas […]

Roads

Woman, 71, killed in crash

October 22, 2016October 22, 2016 Delaware Free News

DELMAR, DELAWARE (10/22/2016) A 71-year-old woman was killed when her pickup truck collided with a tractor-trailer northeast of Delmar, the Delaware State Police reported this morning. The crash happened about 2 p.m. Friday […]

Crime/Fires

Murder suspect arrested in 2010 Wilmington cold case

October 22, 2016October 22, 2016 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (10/22/2016) A suspect has been arrested on a first-degree murder charge in connection with a 2010 cold case, Wilmington police announced Friday. Erick McNeely, 36, was  extradited from […]

Roads

5-year-old boy struck in Wilmington hit-and-run

October 22, 2016October 22, 2016 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (10/22/2016) A 5-year-old boy was struck in a hit-and-run in Wilmington on Friday, according to reports from the scene. The collision happened about 3 p.m. in the 1100 […]

Crime/Fires

Man wounded in Cool Spring drive-by shooting

October 21, 2016 Delaware Free News

HARBESON, DELAWARE (10/21/2016) A 33-year-old man was wounded in a drive-by shooting in the Cool Spring area east of Harbeson, the Delaware State Police reported this morning. The shooting happened […]

Crime/Fires

2 injured in Colonial Heights drive-by shooting

October 21, 2016October 21, 2016 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (10/21/2016) Two people were injured in a drive-by shooting in the Colonial Heights neighborhood west of Wilmington, according to reports from the scene. It happened about 8:30 p.m. […]

Roads

54-year-old man killed in motorcycle crash

October 20, 2016October 20, 2016 Delaware Free News

SMYRNA, DELAWARE (10/20/2016) A 54-year-old Dover man was killed in a motorcycle crash east of Smyrna on Wednesday, the Delaware State Police said. The crash happened about 6 p.m. on […]

Crime/Fires

Woman shot in Wilmington in critical condition; suspect arrested

October 20, 2016October 20, 2016 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (10/20/2016) A 23-year-old woman was shot in the neck while sitting in the driver’s seat of a vehicle, and a man in the rear seat was charged with […]

Roads

3 injured in collision of school bus, car

October 19, 2016October 20, 2016 Delaware Free News

BEAR, DELAWARE (10/19/2016) Three people were injured in the crash of a school bus and passenger car at Old Baltimore Pike and Salem Church Road, authorities said. The crash happened shortly before […]

Roads

All lanes reopened after Route 1, U.S. 13 jams

October 18, 2016October 18, 2016 Delaware Free News

One lane gets by on the left after vehicle fire near Townsend that jammed southbound Route 1. (Photo: DelDOT traffic cam) TOWNSEND, DELAWARE (10/18/2016) All lanes have been reopened after two […]

Roads

Man struck, killed on Route 1 near Smyrna

October 17, 2016October 18, 2016 Delaware Free News

SMYRNA, DELAWARE (10/17/2016) A 64-year-old Laurel man was struck and killed this afternoon while walking along southbound Route 1 near Smyrna, the Delaware State Police said. Police had earlier reported the pedestrian […]

Roads

Crash jams southbound I-495 at Christina River

October 17, 2016 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (10/17/2016) A crash is causing a major rush-hour traffic jam on southbound Interstate 495. DelDOT reported the crash at 5:30 p.m., with the left lane blocked at the […]

Roads

Motorcyclist critically injured in Wilmington crash

October 17, 2016 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (10/17/2016) A motorcyclist was critically injured this afternoon when his bike collided with a car in northeast Wilmington, according to reports from the scene. The crash happened about 3:30 […]

Roads

Woman struck in Hockessin in critical condition; driver sought

October 17, 2016October 17, 2016 Delaware Free News

HOCKESSIN, DELAWARE (10/17/2016) A 51-year-old woman was in critical condition after being struck by two vehicles on Lancaster Pike near the Pennsylvania state line on Sunday, the Delaware State Police […]

Roads

7 hurt in 6-vehicle pileup on I-295

October 17, 2016 Delaware Free News

NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (10/17/2016) Seven people were injured Sunday in a chain-reaction crash involving six vehicles on Interstate 295 north of New Castle, authorities said. The collisions were reported at 11:19 a.m. […]

Roads

Motorcyclist injured in U.S. 13 crash near Middletown

October 17, 2016October 17, 2016 Delaware Free News

MIDDLETOWN, DELAWARE (10/17/2016) A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash on U.S. 13 east of Middletown on Sunday, the Delaware State Police said. The crash on DuPont Parkway (U.S. […]

Crime/Fires

1 dead in Long Neck fire

October 16, 2016 Delaware Free News

LONG NECK, DELAWARE (10/16/2016) One person was found dead after fire engulfed a house trailer this morning in Long Neck, authorities said. The blaze was reported shortly before 5 a.m. […]

Crime/Fires

Man wounded in Wilmington shooting in critical condition

October 15, 2016October 15, 2016 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (10/15/2016) One man was wounded in a shooting in Wilmington late Friday night, according to reports from the scene. Initial reports about 11 p.m. were for multiple victims at […]

Roads

43-year-old man killed in crash

October 14, 2016October 14, 2016 Delaware Free News

HARRINGTON, DELAWARE (10/14/2016) A 43-year-old Maryland man was killed Thursday night in a single-vehicle crash west of Harrington, the Delaware State Police said this morning. The crash happened about 8 […]

Roads

Man trapped in truck after Red Lion crash

October 14, 2016October 14, 2016 Delaware Free News

RED LION, DELAWARE (10/14/2016) An elderly man was trapped in his pickup truck for 30 minutes after it struck a utility pole and house, overturning numerous times, according to reports […]

Crime/Fires

Fire destroys North Star home; dog dies

October 12, 2016October 13, 2016 Delaware Free News

NORTH STAR, DELAWARE (10/12/2016) Fire swept through a home in North Star this evening but the five residents escaped without injury, authorities said. A family dog died in the blaze. The […]

Roads

All lanes reopened after crash on southbound Route 1 near Smyrna

October 12, 2016October 12, 2016 Delaware Free News

  SMYRNA, DELAWARE (10/12/2016) All lanes have been reopened after a crash involving two tractor-trailers early this morning that closed southbound Route 1 at the north Smyrna exit for nearly five […]

Roads

1 critical, 1 serious after I-95 crash

October 12, 2016 Delaware Free News

NEWARK, DELAWARE (10/12/2016) A man is in critical condition and a woman in serious condition after a single-vehicle crash on northbound Interstate 95, the Delaware State Police said. A firefighter also […]

Roads

Rain damage forces closure of Route 14 west of Harrington

October 11, 2016 Delaware Free News

HARRINGTON, DELAWARE (10/11/2016) Sinkholes caused by heavy rain have forced the closure of a section of Route 14 (Vernon Road) west of Harrington, the Delaware Department of Transportation said Monday. […]

Roads

Lane closures planned on Route 1 near Odessa

October 11, 2016 Delaware Free News

ODESSA, DELAWARE (10/11/2016) Bridge inspection will require lane and shoulder closures on Route 1 north of Odessa next week, the Delaware Department of Transportation announced. The work will take place between […]

Roads

Pedestrian struck in Newport

October 10, 2016October 10, 2016 Delaware Free News

NEWPORT, DELAWARE (10/10/2016) A 24-year-old man was struck by a vehicle in Newport this afternoon, authorities said. The pedestrian incident happened about 2:45 p.m. at East Justis and North Marshall […]

Local

Flood warning issued for parts of Kent, Sussex counties

October 10, 2016October 10, 2016 Delaware Free News

DELAWARE (10/10/2016) A flood warning is in effect until 10:30 a.m. today for parts of Kent and Sussex counties, the National Weather Service says. The service said the Nanticoke River […]

Crime/Fires

Suspect arrested in Royal Farms robbery

October 10, 2016 Delaware Free News

SMYRNA, DELAWARE (10/10/2016) A Hartly man sought by Delaware State Police on robbery charges surrendered to Smyrna police Sunday evening on an unrelated motor vehicle theft charge, authorities said. Kenneth N. Wasser […]

Local

Heavy rain tonight may bring flash flooding in Kent, Sussex

October 8, 2016October 8, 2016 Delaware Free News

DELAWARE (10/8/2016) Heavy rain tonight may bring flash flooding in Kent and Sussex counties, the National Weather Service says. A flash flood watch was issued from 6 tonight until noon Sunday. […]

Roads

Driver cited in tractor-trailer crash

October 8, 2016 Delaware Free News

GUMBORO, DELAWARE (10/8/2016) A Greenwood man was charged with inattentive driving after his tractor-trailer overturned on Millsboro Highway (Route 26) north of Gumboro this morning, Delaware State Police said. The crash […]

Crime/Fires

Man charged in murder of Delaware City woman

October 8, 2016October 8, 2016 Delaware Free News

DELAWARE CITY, DELAWARE (10/8/2016) A 43-year-old Wilmington man was arrested Friday and charged with murdering a Delaware City woman in July, the Delaware State Police reported today. Steven M. Pierce was […]

Roads

School bus collides with truck, SUV on Kirkwood Highway

October 6, 2016October 6, 2016 Delaware Free News

ELSMERE, DELAWARE (10/6/2016) A school bus collided with a box truck and an SUV as traffic slowed on westbound Kirkwood Highway this afternoon, according to reports from the scene. The crash […]

Crime/Fires

Goodwill store robbed by man with knife

October 6, 2016October 6, 2016 Delaware Free News

EDGEMOOR, DELAWARE (10/6/2016) A man with a knife robbed the Goodwill store at 300 E. Lea Blvd., the Delaware State Police said Wednesday. The crime happened about 1:05 p.m. The […]

Tractor-trailer collided with SUV on southbound Interstate 95 at northern split with Interstate 495. (Photo: Delaware Free News)
Roads

2 hurt in crash of tractor-trailer, SUV on I-95

October 5, 2016 Delaware Free News

CLAYMONT, DELAWARE (10/5/2016) Two people were injured in a crash on southbound Interstate 95 this afternoon involving a tractor-trailer and an SUV, according to reports from the scene. The crash […]

Local

New sign honors fallen trooper

October 5, 2016October 5, 2016 Delaware Free News

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Roads

Stuck tractor-trailer blocks lane on Route 14 in Milford

October 4, 2016October 4, 2016 Delaware Free News

MILFORD, DELAWARE (10/4/2016) A stuck tractor-trailer is blocking the eastbound lane of Route 14 in Milford, according to reports from the scene at 5:30 p.m. today. The trailer’s wheels were […]

Crime/Fires

Exxon gas station robbed near Newark

October 4, 2016 Delaware Free News

NEWARK, DELAWARE (10/4/2016) An Exxon gas station was robbed at gunpoint near Newark early today, Delaware State Police said. The robbery at 263 E. Chestnut Hill Road happened about 12:25 […]

Crime/Fires

Liquor store robbed in Hockessin

October 4, 2016October 4, 2016 Delaware Free News

HOCKESSIN, DELAWARE (10/4/2016) A robber with a large knife escaped with cash from a Hockessin liquor store, Delaware State Police reported this morning. The robbery at Westgate Wines & Spirits, […]

Crime/Fires

24-year-old man shot near New Castle

October 3, 2016October 3, 2016 Delaware Free News

NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (10/3/2016) A 24-year-old man was wounded in a shooting Sunday night, New Castle County police said this afternoon. The shooting happened about 11:50 p.m. in the 100 […]

Crime/Fires

Man shot in Bear home invasion

October 3, 2016October 3, 2016 Delaware Free News

BEAR, DELAWARE (10/3/2016) A 44-year-old man was wounded in a shooting during a home invasion in Bear this morning, New Castle County police said. The crime happened about 6:10 a.m. […]

Local

Fairfax holds vigil to remember 2 fallen firefighters

October 3, 2016 Delaware Free News

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Roads

Jolly Trolley overturns near Dewey Beach; at least 12 hurt

October 2, 2016October 2, 2016 Delaware Free News

DEWEY BEACH, DELAWARE (10/2/2016) More than a dozen people were taken to hospitals after a Jolly Trolley trailer overturned on Route 1 south of Dewey Beach, the Delaware State Police said […]

Crime/Fires

Woman jumps from burning home

October 1, 2016 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (10/1/2016) An elderly woman survived jumping from a second-floor window after fire broke out early today in a Wilmington row home, according to reports from the scene. When city […]

Roads

5-year-old boy dies of crash injuries

October 1, 2016October 1, 2016 Delaware Free News

CAMDEN, DELAWARE (10/1/2016) A 5-year-old boy has died of injuries from a single-vehicle crash west of Camden, the Delaware State Police reported Friday. The crash happened about 8 p.m. Sept. […]

Local

Street closings set in Wilmington at service for fallen firefighters

September 30, 2016 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/30/2016) City police are alerting motorists of road closures Saturday in the area of the Chase Center on the Riverfront. A memorial service for two firefighters killed in […]

Crime/Fires

Man shot in Middletown

September 30, 2016September 30, 2016 Delaware Free News

MIDDLETOWN, DELAWARE (9/30/2016) A man wounded by gunfire was being treated at a hospital, police said today. The shooting happened about 11:45 in the 500 block of New St. The […]

Local

Building collapses in Wilmington

September 30, 2016September 30, 2016 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/30/2016) A building collapsed today while a crew was working in an excavation next door, according to reports from the scene. The ground saturated after heavy rains gave way […]

Local

Flooding keeps many roads closed after heavy rains

September 30, 2016September 30, 2016 Delaware Free News

DELAWARE (9/30/2016) Flooding from heavy rains continued to keep many roads closed in low areas across the state today, especially in Sussex County, where 13.8 inches of rain fell in the Harbeson and […]

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