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4 hurt in U.S. 13 crash near Camden; state police car involved

April 6, 2016April 7, 2016 Delaware Free News

CAMDEN, DELAWARE (4/6/2016) A crash that sent four people to a hospital and involving a Delaware State Police patrol car closed southbound U.S. 13 along Camden’s eastern border for about three hours this morning, […]

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Man struck by car in critical condition

April 6, 2016 Delaware Free News

MILTON, DELAWARE (4/6/2016) A 30-year-old man struck by a car south of Milton was in critical condition, the Delaware State Police said this morning. The accident was reported at 9:37 p.m. […]

Walgreens, 1900 Maryland Avenue, Canby Park Shopping Center
Crime/Fires

Woman robbed outside Walgreens near Wilmington

April 6, 2016 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (4/6/2016) A 48-year-old woman was robbed after she left a Walgreens Pharmacy just outside Wilmington, the Delaware State Police reported Tuesday. The crime happened shortly after 11 a.m. […]

Crime/Fires

3 arrested in Rehoboth Beach burglaries

April 6, 2016 Delaware Free News

REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE (4/6/2016) Three suspects have been arrested in connection with multiple burglaries in Rehoboth Beach, city police said Tuesday night. One of the burglaries was at the Purple […]

Crime/Fires

Woman suspected in bank robbery, attempts is identified

April 5, 2016 Delaware Free News

BRANDYWINE HUNDRED, DELAWARE (4/5/2016) A woman suspected of trying to rob two banks in northern Delaware and a successful heist at another bank was identified this morning by Delaware State […]

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44-year-old man killed in crash; teen injured

April 4, 2016 Delaware Free News

DOVER, DELAWARE (4/4/2016) A 44-year-old man was killed in a two-car crash west of Dover, the Delaware State Police reported Sunday. A 19-year-old driver was injured. The accident happened about […]

Local

High winds topple trees, power lines, damage builldings

April 3, 2016April 3, 2016 Delaware Free News

 

Crash on U.S. 13 in front of Airport Plaza (Photo: Delaware Free News)
Roads

4 hurt in U.S. 13 crash at Airport Plaza

April 2, 2016April 2, 2016 Delaware Free News

  NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (4/2/2016) Four people were injured in a crash on U.S. 13 this afternoon, according to reports from the scene. The accident happened about 2:15 p.m. in […]

Anglers gathered along White Clay Creek, off Chambers Rock Road, north of Newark for the opening day of trout season in northern Delaware. (Photo: Delaware Free News)
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Opening day of trout season in northern Delaware

April 2, 2016April 2, 2016 Delaware Free News
Crime/Fires

Milford man charged with threatening fire, deaths

April 2, 2016 Delaware Free News

MILFORD, DELAWARE (4/2/2016) A 29-year-old man has been charged with threatening to kill three people and set their home on fire, Milford police reported this morning. Calling it a domestic […]

Crime/Fires

Woman robs WSFS bank in Newark

April 2, 2016April 6, 2016 Delaware Free News

UPDATED STORY: Police identify woman sought in bank robbery, attempts NEWARK, DELAWARE (4/2/2016) A woman robbed the WSFS bank branch in the College Square shopping center on Friday, the Newark […]

Crime/Fires

Suspect identified in bar murder on Gov. Printz Boulevard

April 1, 2016September 5, 2016 Delaware Free News

UPDATED STORY: Suspect surrenders EDGEMOOR, DELAWARE (4/1/2016) One person was killed and another wounded in a shooting early today at the Shades of Blue Bar and Grill just east of Wilmington, and Delaware State […]

Local

4 apartment deaths ruled accidental

April 1, 2016April 1, 2016 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (4/1/2016) The deaths of four people at The Evergreen Apartments at Riverfront Heights complex just outside Wilmington have been ruled accidental by the state Division of Forensic Science, […]

Shooting scene in the 1100 block of Elm St. on Wednesday night (Photo: Delaware Free News)
Crime/Fires

Wilmington police identify Elm Street homicide victim

March 31, 2016April 1, 2016 Delaware Free News

  WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (4/1/2016) City police have identified a 40-year-old man who was shot to death in the 1100 block of Elm St. on Wednesday. The victim, Jason C. Hicks […]

Chesapeake Bay Bridge
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Delaware man charged after Maryland chase, crash on Bay Bridge

March 31, 2016April 1, 2016 Delaware Free News

ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND (3/31/2016) Maryland State Police have charged a Delaware man who they say refused  to stop for police in Baltimore and Anne Arundel counties and was taken into custody […]

Port Mahon fishing pier
Crime/Fires

Homicide detectives investigate death of 24-year-old man at fishing pier

March 31, 2016May 5, 2016 Delaware Free News

UPDATED STORY: 3 arrested, 1 sought in murder at Port Mahon PORT MAHON, DELAWARE (4/1/2016) Homicide detectives are investigating the death of a 24-year-old Dover man whose body was found […]

Firetruck and car collided on U.S. 40 (Pulaski Highway) at Brookmont Drive in Bear. (Photo: Delaware Free News)
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1 injured in Bear firetruck crash; U.S. 40 lanes closed

March 31, 2016March 31, 2016 Delaware Free News

BEAR, DELAWARE (3/31/2016) One person was injured this morning in a collision involving a car and a firetruck, according to reports from the scene. The crash happened about 7 a.m. […]

Crime/Fires

40-year-old man shot to death in Wilmington

March 30, 2016April 1, 2016 Delaware Free News

UPDATED STORY: Police identify Elm Street homicide victim WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (3/30/2016) A 40-year-old man was killed by gunfire this evening, Wilmington police reported. The shooting happened about 9:30 in the 1100 […]

Crime/Fires

2 buildings condemned at apartments where 4 people died

March 30, 2016March 30, 2016 Delaware Free News

  WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (3/30/2016) Two buildings were condemned this evening at an apartment complex just outside Wilmington where four people died and others were sickened last week, according to reports […]

Crime/Fires

Police: Meth lab explosion starts fire; man arrested

March 30, 2016 Delaware Free News

KENTON, DELAWARE (3/30/2016) A fire started when a man was making methamphetamine in his garage and the chemical blew up in a bottle, Delaware State Police said this morning. The […]

Crime/Fires

Firefighter injured in Bear trailer park arson

March 30, 2016 Delaware Free News

BEAR, DELAWARE (3/30/2016) One firefighter was injured in blazes that damaged nine vacant trailers Tuesday afternoon. Authorities said the fires were arson. The fires were reported shortly before 5 p.m. […]

Crime/Fires

Sheep saved from fire at Greenbank Mills

March 29, 2016March 30, 2016 Delaware Free News

  PRICES CORNER, DELAWARE (3/29/2016) A dozen sheep were rescued when fire broke out in a barn at the historic Greenbank Mills. Smoke was seen coming out of the building […]

Local

Trees felled by high winds

March 29, 2016March 30, 2016 Delaware Free News

 

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Delaware salutes fallen Maryland police officer

March 28, 2016 Delaware Free News

  NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (3/28/2016) Delaware emergency responders raised a giant flag and saluted as the funeral procession for a Maryland police officer slain in the line of duty passed through […]

Wind may gust to 50 mph today

March 28, 2016 Delaware Free News

DELAWARE (3/28/2016) Wind gusts up to 50 mph may hit Delaware late this afternoon and this evening, the National Weather Service says. The gusts could make driving difficult, particularly for […]

Crime/Fires

2 shot in Wilmington

March 27, 2016March 27, 2016 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (3/27/2016) Two people were wounded in a shooting tonight that left about two dozen shell casings on the ground, according to reports from the scene. The shooting happened […]

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Woman, 23, killed in U.S. 13 crash

March 27, 2016 Delaware Free News

DOVER, DELAWARE (3/27/2016) A 23-year-old woman died early today after her motorized bicycle collided with a pickup truck north of Dover, the Delaware State Police said. The accident happened just after […]

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4 taken to hospital after Newport crash

March 27, 2016March 27, 2016 Delaware Free News

NEWPORT, DELAWARE (3/27/2016) Four people were taken to a hospital after a rollover crash in Newport early today, according to reports from the scene. The collision involving two vehicles happened about […]

Crime/Fires

Smyrna police: Drug arrest follows assault in moving vehicle

March 27, 2016 Delaware Free News

SMYRNA, DELAWARE (3/27/2016) A 21-year-old man was arrested on assault and drug charges after an officer spotted a woman trying to get out of a moving vehicle, city police said early […]

Local

7 apartment buildings declared unsafe after 4 deaths; victims identified

March 26, 2016March 26, 2016 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (3/26/2016) Seven apartment buildings just outside city limits have been declared unsafe for habitation after four people died in one of the structures and others were sickened, according […]

Southbound Route 141 at Exit 3A for northbound I-95
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Bicyclist critically injured in crash with truck on Route 141

March 26, 2016 Delaware Free News

NEWPORT, DELAWARE (3/26/2016) A 38-year-old man was in critical condition after his bicycle collided with a box truck on Route 141 near Newport, the Delaware State Police said this morning. […]

First State Pharmacy, 1707 Foulk Road, Brandywine Hundred (Photo: Google maps)
Crime/Fires

2 gunmen rob pharmacy in Brandywine Hundred

March 26, 2016March 26, 2016 Delaware Free News

BRANDYWINE HUNDRED, DELAWARE (3/26/2016) Two masked gunmen robbed the First State Pharmacy in Brandywine Hundred on Friday afternoon, Delaware State Police said this morning. The robbery happened about 3:45 p.m. […]

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Woman critically injured in Route 299 crash near Middletown

March 26, 2016March 26, 2016 Delaware Free News

MIDDLETOWN, DELAWARE (3/26/2016) A 71-year-old Townsend woman was critically injured in a two-vehicle crash along Middletown’s eastern border, the New Castle County police reported early today. The other driver also was […]

Six people from Hidden Valley Apartments were taken to area hospitals for treatment. (Photo: Delaware Free News)
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4 found dead at Hidden Valley Apartments

March 25, 2016March 26, 2017 Delaware Free News

STORY: New Castle County police say 4 deaths may be heroin related UPDATED STORY: 7 apartment buildings declared unsafe; victims identified WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (3/25/2016) Four people were found dead this […]

Crime/Fires

2 suspects captured after 7-Eleven robbery in Wilmington

March 25, 2016 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (3/25/2016) City police officers captured two suspects following a robbery at a 7-Eleven store this afternoon, authorities said. The robbery happened shortly before 1 p.m. at 530 Greenhill […]

Crime/Fires

Wilmington shooting victim in stable condition

March 25, 2016 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (3/25/2016) One person was shot in the 700 block of N. Monroe St. this afternoon, Wilmington police said. Officers heard numerous reports of gunfire in the area about […]

Roads

2-vehicle crash shuts Route 299 near Middletown

March 25, 2016March 26, 2016 Delaware Free News

UPDATED STORY: County police say both drivers survived, one in critical condition MIDDLETOWN, DELAWARE (3/25/2016) A two-vehicle crash this afternoon closed Route 299 east of Middletown, the Delaware State Police said. […]

Two tractor-trailers collided on southbound Route 896 just north of U.S. 40 in Glasgow. (Photo: Delaware Free News)
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1 driver cited in Glasgow tractor-trailer crash

March 24, 2016March 26, 2016 Delaware Free News

  GLASGOW, DELAWARE (3/24/2016) One driver suffered minor injuries in the crash of two tractor-trailers this morning on Route 896 just north of U.S. 40 in Glasgow, the Delaware State Police […]

Crime/Fires

2 cats die in Pike Creek fire; $100,000 damage

March 24, 2016March 24, 2016 Delaware Free News

PIKE CREEK, DELAWARE (3/24/2016) Two cats died in a fire at the Foxwood Apartments in Pike Creek, according to reports from the scene. The fire was reported shortly after 9 p.m. […]

Roads

Multi-vehicle crash slows northbound I-95 near Route 141

March 24, 2016March 24, 2016 Delaware Free News

NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (3/24/2016) A multi-vehicle crash is slowing northbound Interstate 95 traffic just south of Route 141 near New Castle, according to reports from the scene. A trash truck reportedly […]

Crime/Fires

Appoquinimink teacher charged with sex abuse of student

March 23, 2016March 24, 2016 Delaware Free News

MIDDLETOWN, DELAWARE (3/23/2016)  A music teacher in the Appoquinimink School District was charged today with dealing in child porn and other counts after she sent sexually explicit images to a student, […]

Roads

34-year-old man dies in U.S. 9 crash

March 23, 2016 Delaware Free News

LAUREL, DELAWARE (3/23/2016) A 34-year-old man died when his minivan struck a tree along U.S. 9 (County Seat Highway) east of Laurel, the Delaware State Police reported this morning. The […]

100 block of S. Bradford St., Dover (Photo: Google maps)
Crime/Fires

1 arrested, another sought in Dover stabbing

March 23, 2016March 23, 2016 Delaware Free News

DOVER, DELAWARE (3/23/2016) One suspect was arrested and another is being sought after a man was stabbed multiple times, Dover police said Tuesday. The crime happened about 7:20 p.m. Monday […]

Police placed evidence markers at scene of shooting in 600 block of N. Jefferson St. in Wilmington. (Photo: Delaware Free News)
Crime/Fires

21-year-old woman shot in Wilmington

March 22, 2016March 22, 2016 Delaware Free News

  WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (3/22/2016) A 21-year-old woman was wounded by gunfire this afternoon, Wilmington police said. The shooting was reported at 1:12 p.m. in the 600 block of N. Jefferson […]

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Car fire shuts southbound Route 1 at south Smyrna

March 22, 2016March 22, 2016 Delaware Free News

  SMYRNA, DELAWARE (3/22/2016) A car fire caused delays this morning on southbound Route 1 at the south Smyrna exit. The fire was just south of the interchange, behind the Rommel […]

Local

Newark police identify man killed in fall from roof

March 21, 2016March 22, 2016 Delaware Free News

NEWARK, DELAWARE (3/21/2016) Newark police today identified a 20-year-old man killed when he fell from a third-story roof over the weekend. Willem H. Golden, of Cohasset, Massachusetts, was a guest […]

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Rollover crash on westbound I-295 is cleared

March 21, 2016March 21, 2016 Delaware Free News

  NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (3/21/2016) A crash involving three vehicles closed westbound Interstate 295 late this afternoon, jamming commuter traffic for more than 90 minutes, according to reports from the […]

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Pickup driver, seriously injured, charged with DUI in I-495 crash

March 21, 2016March 21, 2016 Delaware Free News

EDGEMOOR, DELAWARE (3/21/2016) The driver of a pickup truck that crashed and overturned onto its roof Sunday night on Interstate 495 was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, Delaware […]

Local

Sick, dead bald eagles found in Sussex County

March 21, 2016March 21, 2016 Delaware Free News

DAGSBORO, DELAWARE (3/20/2016) The deaths of several bald eagles found in Sussex County over the weekend are being investigated by state natural resources police. One eagle was found dead near […]

Crime/Fires

Milford police charge Milton man in Redner’s robbery

March 21, 2016March 21, 2016 Delaware Free News

MILFORD, DELAWARE (3/21/2016) A 25-year-old Milton man was arrested on a robbery charge after an incident at Redner’s Warehouse Market on U.S. 113, Milford police reported Sunday. Police said Christopher […]

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