6 arrested in Smyrna drug investigation
SMYRNA, DELAWARE (9/30/2016) Six people have been arrested and 747 bags of powder heroin seized in a yearlong investigation of drug sales, Smyrna police said Thursday. The police special tactics […]
Driver trapped in crash near Odessa
ODESSA, DELAWARE (9/29/2016) A drive was trapped in a car after it struck a telephone pole near Odessa today, authorities said. The crash happened about 5:15 p.m. in the 500 block […]
Rainfall tops 12 inches; more due; roads closed
DELAWARE (9/29/2016) More than 12 inches of rain has fallen at Harbeson in Sussex County, and the National Weather Service says more downpours are expected into Friday across the state. […]
52-year-old man killed when pickup hits tree
HARTLY, DELAWARE (9/29/2016) A 52-year-old man was killed this afternoon when a pickup truck crashed southeast of Hartly, the Delaware State Police said. The crash was reported at 2:51 p.m. on Halltown […]
Woman charged with murder in deaths of two Wilmington firefighters
UPDATED STORY: Third firefighter dies from injuries in Canby Park blaze WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/29/2016) A 27-year-old woman has been charged with first-degree murder and arson in connection with a row […]
3 injured in Route 72 head-on crash
GLASGOW, DELAWARE (9/27/2016) Three people were injured in a head-on crash on Sunset Lake Road (Route 72) this afternoon, according to reports from the scene. The crash happened about 5 […]
Grandmom charged with murdering 3-year-old boy
FELTON, DELAWARE (9/27/2016) A 51-year-old woman was charged with first-degree murder today in the death of her 3-year-old grandson, Delaware State Police said. About 8:38 a.m., police said, Angela Mossinger […]
Body found near tracks in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/27/2016) A body was found near railroad tracks in Wilmington on Monday, according to reports from the scene. Juveniles walking nearby made the discovery about 4 p.m. near […]
Casapulla’s in Glasgow robbed at knifepoint
GLASGOW, DELAWARE (9/26/2016) Casapulla’s Glasgow sub shop was robbed at knifepoint, Delaware State Police said Sunday. The robbery at 2480 Glasgow Avenue happened about 8:40 p.m. Saturday. A masked man […]
2 hurt in Wilmington crash involving firetruck
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/25/2016) Two people were injured in a Wilmington crash involving a van and a firetruck, according to reports from the scene. It happened about 8 a.m. Saturday at […]
Fire Chief Goode on 2 deaths: ‘Utter devastation!’
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/24/2016) Two firefighters killed in the line of duty early today have been identified by the Wilmington Fire Department. Lt. Christopher Leach, 41, and Senior Firefighter Jerry Fickes, 51, died when […]
Tow truck driver, son of former Gov. Minner, dies in Route 1 crash
MILFORD, DELAWARE (9/24/2016) The 55-year-old som of former Gov. Ruth Ann Minner died Friday when his flatbed tow truck crashed into a sign and trees on Route 1 north of Milford, […]
66-year-old man killed when pickup hits tree
FELTON, DELAWARE (9/24/2016) A 66-year-old man died when his pickup truck hit a tree west of Felton on Friday, the Delaware State Police said. The crash was reported at 4:11 p.m. in the […]
1 woman dead, 1 injured in Bear townhome collapse
BEAR, DELAWARE (9/22/2016) One woman was found dead and another injured in a partial collapse at the Brookfield town house community in Bear, authorities said. The structural collapse was discovered about 8:35 p.m. Wednesday in […]
4 seriously injured in U.S. 13 crash near Townsend
TOWNSEND, DELAWARE (9/22/2016) Four people were seriously injured in a crash on U.S. 13 near Townsend on Thursday afternoon, authorities said. The collision of a pickup truck and an SUV […]
Fire damages home at Mariner’s Cove
LONG NECK, DELAWARE (9/22/2016) A fire in a manufactured home in the Mariner’s Cove community in Long Neck produced extremely heavy smoke in the area, authorities said. The blaze was reported […]
Man injured in Kirkwood Highway motorcycle crash
ELSMERE, DELAWARE (9/22/2016) A man suffered numerous injuries when the motorcycle he was driving collided with a car in Elsmere on Wednesday, according to reports from the scene. The crash happened […]
3 sought in Microsoft computer theft at Christiana Mall
CHRISTIANA, DELAWARE (9/21/2016) Delaware State Police are asking the public to help identify three suspects they say stole several thousand dollars worth of computers and accessories from the Microsoft Store inside the Christiana Mall. […]
24-year-old man shot in Wilmington in critical condition
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/21/2016) A 24-year-old man suffered multiple wounds in a Wilmington shooting late Tuesday night, according to city police. It happened shortly before 10 p.m. in the 200 block of […]
Bridge repairs to reduce I-95 lanes at Routes 1/7
CHRISTIANA, DELAWARE (9/21/2016) Bridge repairs will reduce northbound Interstate 95 from four to three lanes at the bridge over Routes 1 and 7, the Delaware Department of Transportation announced today. […]
Tractor-trailer crashes into New Castle house
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (9/21/2016) A tractor-trailer crashed into a parked car and the front of a home in the 300 block of Moores Lane in New Castle early Tuesday, according to […]
21-year-old woman shot in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/21/2016) A 21-year-old woman was wounded by gunfire Tuesday, Wilmington police said. The shooting happened about 1:55 p.m. at Third and Rodney streets. Police found the woman with a […]
180 arrested for underage drinking at Newark party
NEWARK, DELAWARE (9/19/2016) Alcohol distribution at a party led to the arrest of 180 people for underage drinking, Newark police said today. The arrests happened about 4 p.m. Saturday at 302 […]
Man killed in boat collision is identified
LONG NECK, DELAWARE (9/19/2016) The man killed when the personal watercraft he was using collided with a pontoon boat in Indian River Bay on Saturday was identified today by state […]
Fire destroys former restaurant in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/19/2016) Fire destroyed the former Up the Creek restaurant building in Wilmington this morning, according to reports from the scene. The waterfront blaze happened about 5:30 a.m. at the […]
Heavy rain brings street flooding in Milford
MILFORD, DELAWARE (9/19/2016) Heavy rains are flooding some streets in Milford, and city police are advising motorists to use caution. Police say the minor street flooding may cause hydroplaning of […]
Police: Meth lab found, 2 arrested
CAMDEN, DELAWARE (9/19/2016) A methamphetamine laboratory was discovered and a man and woman were arrested west of Camden on Sunday, the Delaware State Police said. Troopers went to an abandoned […]
Man in critical condition after Route 1 toll booth crash
DOVER, DELAWARE (9/19/2016) The driver of an SUV that crashed into a barrier at the Dover toll plaza on Route 1 was in critical but stable condition, Delaware State Police […]
Crop duster survives when plane catches fire
CHESTERTOWN, MARYLAND (9/18/2016) A crop duster from Delaware escaped serious injury this afternoon when a plane he was using caught fire after a failed takeoff near Chestertown, authorities said. The […]
Man, 5-year-old son critically injured in crash
CAMDEN, DELAWARE (9/18/2016) A 53-year-old man and his 5-year-old son were critically injured in a single-vehicle crash west of Camden on Saturday night, Delaware State Police said this morning. The […]
Woman struck on U.S. 40 in Bear dies of injuries
BEAR, DELAWARE (9/18/2016) A 45-year-old woman struck by a car as she tried to cross U.S. 40 in Bear on Friday night has died of her injuries, Delaware State Police reported this […]
Woman, 19, killed in Wilmington shooting; man wounded
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/18/2016) A 19-year-old woman was killed and a man wounded in a shooting in Wilmington early today, according to city police. It happened 12:20 a.m. in the 200 block of W. […]
1 dead, 1 injured in Indian River Bay boat collision
UPDATED STORY: Man killed in boat collision is identified LONG NECK, DELAWARE (9/17/2016) A 78-year-old man was killed Saturday when his personal watercraft collided with a pontoon boat in the Indian […]
All lanes reopened after Route 1 crash at Dover tolls
UPDATED STORY: Man in critical condition after Route 1 toll booth crash DOVER, DELAWARE (9/17/2016) A crash at the Dover toll booth is jammed northbound traffic on Route 1 for more […]
Woman struck on U.S. 40 in Bear is in critical condition
UPDATED STORY: Woman struck on U.S. 40 dies of injuries BEAR, DELAWARE (9/17/2016) A 45-year-old woman was in critical condition after being struck by a car on U.S. 40 in […]
55-year-old motorcyclist killed in crash near Middletown
MIDDLETOWN, DELAWARE (9/17/2016) A 55-year-old man died Friday evening after his motorcycle collided with a car on Summit Bridge Road (U.S. 301) north of Middletown, the Delaware State Police said this […]
Police identify man killed in head-on crash with trooper
DOVER, DELAWARE (9/17/2016) Delaware State Police have identified a 77-year-old Millsboro man killed Thursday night in a head-on crash with a trooper’s patrol car on Route 1 in Dover. The […]
Pedestrian struck on U.S. 40 in Bear
UPDATED STORY: Woman struck on U.S. 40 dies of injuries UPDATED STORY: Woman struck on U.S. 40 in Bear is in critical condition BEAR, DELAWARE (9/16/2016) A woman was struck […]
Man, dog die in head-on Route 1 crash with police car
DOVER, DELAWARE (9/15/2016) A 77-year-old Millsboro man and his dog died when a car going the wrong way on Route 1 collided head-on with a Delaware State Police vehicle, authorities said. […]
2 hurt in Route 141 crash near New Castle
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (9/15/2016) Two people were taken to a hospital this morning after their vehicles crashed, with one overturning, on Route 141 near New Castle, according to reports from […]
Crash jams southbound Route 1
LITTLE HEAVEN, DELAWARE (9/15/2016) A crash with an overturned vehicle and injuries is jamming southbound Route 1 traffic at Bowers Beach Road. The crash was reported at 7:48 a.m. today. Magnolia […]
41 batteries stolen from school buses
SEAFORD/LAUREL, DELAWARE (9/15/2016) Thieves removed 41 batteries from school buses in the Seaford and Laurel area, Delaware State Police said Wednesday. The thefts were discovered when drivers arrived about 6 a.m. […]
Fire causes $10,000 damage at A.I. DuPont Middle School
GREENVILLE, DELAWARE (9/15/2016) A rooftop fire at A.I. DuPont Middle School was caused by smoking materials discarded by workers, the Delaware state Fire Marshal’s Office said. The fire broke out […]
16-year-old boy shot in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/15/2016) A 16-year-old boy was being treated at a hospital after a shooting in Wilmington on Wednesday, city police said. The incident was reported at 6:42 p.m. in […]
New Castle County police officer arrested on child pornography charges
NEWARK, DELAWARE (9-13/2016) A New Castle County police officer has been arrested on 25 counts of dealing in child pornography, authorities said today. Robert Vasecka, 45, of Newark, was arrested after […]
41-year-old man struck, killed on U.S. 13
DOVER, DELAWARE (9/13/2016) A 41-year-old Felton man died after he was struck by a car while crossing U.S. 13 north of Dover, the Delaware State Police said this morning. The pedestrian […]
5 students hurt in school bus crash
GLASGOW, DELAWARE (9/13/2016) Five students from Delaware First State Military Academy were taken to a hospital after a crash involving a school bus on Monday afternoon, Delaware State Police said. It happened […]
Vehicle overturns in I-495 crash
EDGEMOOR, DELAWARE (9/12/1016) A crash with an overturned vehicle closed southbound Interstate 495 at 7:25 a.m. today, Delaware State Police said. The wreck north of Edgemoor Road closed all southbound lanes. Police […]
Woman critically injured in motorcycle fall
GLASGOW, DELAWARE (9/12/2016) A 33-year-old woman was critically injured early today in a fall off a motorcycle, authorities said. The incident was reported at 1:22 a.m. at Route 896 (South College […]
