1 shot at Pine Valley Apartments
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (9/11/2016) One person was taken to a hospital this evening after a shooting at the Pine Valley apartment complex near New Castle, police said. The shooting in the […]
Teen on bicycle shot near New Castle
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (9/11/2016) A 16-year-old boy was shot multiple times late Saturday night near New Castle, according to reports from the scene. The shooting happened about 11:45 p.m. along […]
2 men sought in home invasion
DOVER, DELAWARE (9/11/2016) Two men are being sought after a home invasion robbery south of Dover, Delaware State Police said today. The robbery was reported at 11:18 p.m. Saturday in the […]
Driver cited after dump truck hits I-95 bridge
OGLETOWN, DELAWARE (9/11/2016) The driver of a dump truck that struck a bridge on Interstate 95 and overturned was cited for inattentive driving, Delaware State Police said today. The crash […]
28-year-old man killed in wrong-way Route 1 crash
MILFORD, DELAWARE (9/10/2016) A 28-year-old man was killed early today when his car was struck by another going the wrong way on Route 1 south of Milford, the Delaware State Police […]
Pedestrian killed on U.S. 13
LAUREL, DELAWARE (9/10/2016) A man from Mexico died after running into traffic on U.S. 13, Delaware State Police said this morning. The man killed, whose name is being withheld by police […]
Two I-95 crashes cause major problems
Crash scene on Interstate 95 (Photo: Delaware Free News) NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (9/8/2016) A crash with an overturned tractor-trailer early today closed northbound Interstate 95 near New Castle for more […]
New Castle County police honor Szczerba with school supply giveaway
MINQUADALE, DELAWARE (9/8/2016) The New Castle County Police Department has collected school supplies for their “Day of Service” to honor Lt. Joseph L. Szczerba, who was killed in the line […]
1 shot, 1 beaten in home invasion near New Castle
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (9/8/2016) One man was shot and another beaten during a home invasion in the Chelsea Estates neighborhood near New Castle early today, according to reports from the scene. […]
Jogger struck, killed in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/8/2016) A 59-year-old Wilmington man died after he was struck by a car Wednesday morning, city police said. The pedestrian fatality happened about 7:30 a.m. on Lancaster Avenue near […]
I-95 crash traps dump truck driver
NEWARK, DELAWARE (9/7/2016) A dump truck overturned this morning on Interstate 95 at Newark, trapping the driver inside, Delaware State Police said. The crash about 8:05 a.m. happened at the northbound […]
Shell gas station on U.S. 40 robbed
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (9/6/2016) A Shell gas station on U.S. 40 west of New Castle was robbed Monday evening, Delaware State Police reported today. The robbery at 841 Pulaski Highway […]
Suspect in Shades of Blue Bar murder surrenders
EDGEMOOR, DELAWARE (9/5/2016) The suspect in a fatal shooting at the Shades of Blue Bar and Grill has surrendered, Delaware State Police said Sunday. Tyerin A. Griffin faces a first-degree murder […]
All lanes reopened after Route 1 dump truck crash
CHRISTIANA, DELAWARE (9/2/2016) All lanes have been reopened after a dump truck crash on northbound Route 1 near the flyover ramp to northbound Interstate 95. Delaware State Police said the crash about 4:20 […]
Pregnant woman, 2 others shot in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/1/2016) Three women were wounded by gunfire in Wilmington early today, according to reports from the scene. The incident happened about 12:45 a.m. in the first block of […]
Tractor-trailer wrecks on I-95
NEWPORT, DELAWARE (8/31/2016) A tractor-trailer overturned on Interstate 95 near Newport early today, according to reports from the scene. The crash happened about 1 a.m. as the rig was coming […]
Man seriously injured in Newark motorcycle, ambulance collision
NEWARK, DELAWARE (8/31/2016) A motorcyclist was in serious condition after colliding with an Aetna Hose, Hook & Ladder Company ambulance responding to an emergency call late Monday night, according to […]
Crash slows Route 1 near Middletown, Odessa
ODESSA, DELAWARE (8/30/2016) A multi-vehicle crash jammed northbound Route 1 traffic near Middletown and Odessa for more than half an hour this morning, according to reports from the area. The wreck […]
Wilmington shooting victim taken to hospital
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (8/20/2016) A shooting victim was in serious condition late Monday night in Wilmington, according to reports from the scene. The shooting happened about 11 p.m. in the 500 […]
Police identify 59-year-old woman killed in Scarborough Road crash
DOVER, DELAWARE (8/30/2016) Delaware State Police have released the name of a 59-year-old woman killed last week in a crash on Scarborough Road near Dover. Sandra L. Frieson of Dover died […]
1 in custody after high-speed chase, crash
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (8/30/2016) One person was reported in custody early today after a high-speed chase on Interstate 95 and through Wilmington streets late Monday night, according to reports from the […]
Middletown Village fire ruled accidental
MIDDLETOWN, DELAWARE (8/30/2016) A fire that caused $500,000 damage to five townhomes in the Middletown Village neighborhood has been ruled accidental, the Delaware state Fire Marshal’s Office said Monday. The fire […]
All lanes reopened after crash on U.S. 13 in Dover
DOVER, DELAWARE (8/28/2016) Southbound U.S. 13 in Dover was closed at North State Street due to a crash for several hours, authorities said. DelDOT announced the closure at 7:46 p.m., […]
Fire damages 5 townhomes in Middletown Village
UPDATED STORY: Middletown Village fire ruled accidental MIDDLETOWN, DELAWARE (8/28/2016) Fire broke out in the Middletown Village community this afternoon, damaging five townhomes, according to reports a from the scene. Two […]
Body found on fence in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (8/26/2016) A body was found upside down on a fence in south Wilmington this morning, according to reports from the scene. The man was pronounced dead after he was found […]
Route 9 crash in New Castle sends 4 to hospital
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (8/26/2016) A three-vehicle collision at the south end of New Castle this morning sent four people to a hospital, authorities said. The crash happened about 8:30 a.m. on […]
Fire in Tuxedo Park apartment building ruled accidental
NEWPORT, DELAWARE (8/26/2016) A fire that heavily damaged an apartment building in the Tuxedo Park neighborhood west of Newport this morning was accidental, the Delaware state Fire Marshal’s Office has ruled. Minquas firefighters […]
Bear woman, 46, charged in murder of DSU student
BEAR, DELAWARE (8/26/2016) A 46-year-old Bear woman has been charged with the murder of a Delaware State University student in the Rutledge community last month, New Castle County police said today. Cheryl […]
Wilmington police seek tips after pedestrian struck, critically injured
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (8/26/2016) City police are seeking tips from the public in a hit-and-run that left a pedestrian in critical condition. The collision happened about 11:15 p.m. Aug. 16 in […]
59-year-old woman killed in Scarborough Road crash
UPDATED STORY: Police identify woman killed, seek tips DOVER, DELAWARE (8/26/2016) A 59-year-old Dover woman was killed in a collision on Scarborough Road just outside of the city, the Delaware State Police […]
Fire heavily damages IKO plant in Edgemoor; 2 firefighters hurt
EDGEMOOR, DELAWARE (8/26/2016) A blaze caused extensive damage at the IKO production plant in Edgemoor, authorities said. Two firefighters were injured. The fire at 120 Hay Road happened about 11:20 […]
Woman’s death after Go Ape! zip line fall ruled accidental
KIRKWOOD, DELAWARE (8/25/2016) A 59-year-old woman who died after falling on the Go Ape! Tree Top Adventure Course at Lums Pond State Park was standing on a platform 35 feet above […]
Woman charged with assaulting boyfriend with vehicle
DOVER, DELAWARE (8/25/2016) A 25-year-old woman was charged with first-degree assault after she struck her boyfriend with a vehicle following an argument, Dover police said today. Jacqueline Kennedy, of Dover, […]
Woman dies after zip line fall at Lums Pond State Park
UPDATED STORY: Police identify woman, say she was standing on platform KIRKWOOD, DELAWARE (8/24/2016) A 59-year-old woman died this afternoon after falling from a zip line ride at Lums Pond […]
Tests to begin for underwater wind power cable into Delaware
FENWICK ISLAND, DELAWARE (8/24/2016) Testing is to begin in late August for a proposed underwater cable to carry power from US Wind’s offshore turbines into Delaware. A map of the testing […]
Homeowner shoots at fleeing burglary suspect
CLAYTON, DELAWARE (8/24/2016) A homeowner fired a handgun toward a fleeing burglary suspect west of Clayton early Tuesday, the Delaware State Police said. The incident happened about 1 a.m. at a […]
1 shot in Wilmington home invasion
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (8/23/2016) One person was shot during a home invasion in Wilmington late Monday night, according to reports from the scene. The crime happened shortly after 9 p.m. in […]
Man injured in Talleyville bicycle crash
TALLEYVILLE, DELAWARE (8/22/2016) A 52-year-old man was injured when his bicycle was struck at Concord Pike (U.S. 202) and Silverside Road on Sunday, authorities said. The crash at the Talleyville […]
Fire heavily damages Middletown home after storms hit
MIDDLETOWN, DELAWARE (8/21/2016) Lightning apparently started two house fires in Middletown this afternoon as strong thunderstorms swept across the state. One fire was reported to be minor, but the other, […]
Missing man, 47, found dead after motorcycle crash
CAMDEN, DELAWARE (8/21/2016) A 47-year-old Felton man missing for a week was found dead Saturday evening, Delaware State Police said this morning. Family and volunteers had launched a search for […]
1 driver trapped in Wilmington crash; other flees
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (8/21/2016) One driver was trapped in a car for 30 minutes this morning after colliding with an SUV in Wilmington, according to reports from the scene. The crash […]
‘America’s 9/11 Ride’ passes through Delaware
[soliloquy id=”19619″] DELAWARE (8/21/2016) The “America’s 9/11 Ride” passed through Delaware on Saturday en route to New York City. The annual motorcycle ride of more than 1,000 bikers pays tribute […]
Talleyville home invasion victim injured
TALLEYVILLE, DELAWARE (8/20/2016) An 81-year-old man was injured during a home invasion on Friday, New Castle County police said. The incident happened about 12:30 p.m. in the 700 block of […]
Rehoboth police: Man charged after daughter kills seagull
REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE (8/20/2016) A Canadian man was charged with endangering the welfare of a child after allowing his daughter to bait and kill a seagull on the beach, Rehoboth […]
Bear man, 63, killed in motorcycle crash
RED LION, DELAWARE (8/19/2016) A 63-year-old Bear man was killed when his motorcycle crashed into the rear of a parked SUV along Red Lion Road (Route 71) on Thursday night, […]
Ex-boyfriend charged with murdering Wilmington woman, 21
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (8/19/2016) An ex-boyfriend has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of a Wilmington woman found earlier this week in a trash receptacle, city police said this […]
Man seriously injured when SUV hits tree in Brandywine Hundred
BRANDYWINE HUNDRED, DELAWARE (8/19/2016) A 58-year-old man was in serious condition after his small SUV struck a tree in Brandywine Hundred this morning, authorities said. The crash was reported at […]
6-year-old boy in critical condition after fiery Glasgow crash
GLASGOW, DELAWARE (8/19/2016) Four people were taken to hospitals after a fiery crash in Glasgow early today, Delaware State Police said. A 6-year-old boy was in critical condition. The crash […]
2 men shot at apartments in Ogletown
OGLETOWN, DELAWARE (8/19/2016) Two men were shot at an apartment complex in Ogletown early today, New Castle County police said. The shooting happened about 3:45 a.m. at the Liberty Square […]
25-year-old man shot to death in Dover
DOVER, DELAWARE (8/19/2016) A 25-year-old man was shot to death in Dover on Thursday night, city police said this morning. Officers found the victim in a home in the 100 […]