Road rage in Rehoboth: 2 arrested, 1 for 5th DUI
REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE (6/11/2015) Two men were arrested – one of them on a fifth DUI charge – for fighting in the roadway in a road rage incident, Rehoboth Beach police reported […]
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Boater’s body found in water near Indian River Inlet
INDIAN RIVER INLET, DELAWARE (6/10/2015) An 86-year-old man was found dead in the water at South Shore Marina, near Indian River Inlet, and investigators think he fell off his boat […]
Liquor store burglarized near Georgetown
GEORGETOWN, DELAWARE (6/9/2015) A man broke into a liquor store east of Georgetown early Monday, Delaware State Police said today. The crime happened about 12:50 a.m., when an alarm was […]
Fire ant warning issued for Delaware
DOVER, DELAWARE (6/9/2015) Delaware residents are being warned to look out for dangerous fire ants. State authorities say fire ants were discovered in a shipment of palm trees imported from […]
22-year-old killed in crash near Millsboro
MILLSBORO, DELAWARE (6/9/2015) A 22-year-old Georgetown resident was killed Monday night when a car struck a utility pole north of Millsboro, Delaware State Police said this morning. The single-vehicle accident happened about 7:30 […]
3 arrested on drug, gun charges near Laurel
LAUREL, DELAWARE (6/7/2015) Three men were arrested on gun and drug charges after they pulled over on U.S. 13 north of Laurel because the driver was vomiting, Delaware State Police said […]
Bicyclist, 19, dies after Route 1 crash
REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE (6/6/2015) A 19-year-old bicyclist struck by a car on Route 1 northwest of Rehoboth has dies of her injuries, Delaware State Police said this afternoon. The victim […]
Milford teen charged in two robberies
MILFORD, DELAWARE (6/5/2015) A 17-year-old Lincoln boy has been arrested in connection with two robberies, including one where a 52-year-old man was seriously injured when struck in the head with a […]
Two arrested on meth lab charges at boat ramp
MILLSBORO, DELAWARE (6/4/2015) Two people were arrested at a state boat ramp area when a trooper found equipment and components of methamphetamine manufacturing in their vehicle, state police said Wednesday. […]
Man charged with attempted bank robbery in Milford
MILFORD, DELAWARE (6/3/2015) A 65-year-old South Carolina man was charged with trying to rob the Artisans’ Bank branch in Milford this morning, city police said. The bank is located at 100 […]
Woman killed, man critically injured in crash near Georgetown
UPDATED STORY: Police identify woman killed in crash GEORGETOWN, DELAWARE (5/30/2015) A 48-year-old woman died this morning and a man was critically injured in a two-vehicle collision north of Georgetown, […]
Two arrested in Capital One Bank robbery near Rehoboth
REHOBOTH, DELAWARE (5/28/2015) Two men have been arrested in the weekend robbery of the Capital One Bank branch near Rehoboth Beach, Delaware State Police said this morning. After receiving tips, police […]
Capital One Bank robbed near Rehoboth Beach
REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE (5/24/2015) A man robbed a Capital One Bank branch near Rehoboth Beach on Saturday, Delaware State Police said. The crime happened just after noon at 19268 Old Landing […]
Surveillance photos of theft suspect released
GREENWOOD, DELAWARE (5/23/2015) Delaware State Police have released surveillance photos of a suspect in the theft of a wallet east of Greenwood and are asking for the public’s help to […]
Gunman fails in robbery try at Shore Stop on Route 24
OAK ORCHARD, DELAWARE (5/23/2015) A gunman tried to rob a Shore Stop store in Oak Orchard but fled empty-handed when the elderly employee called for help from other workers, Delaware […]
Motorcyclist, 47, dies after U.S. 9 crash
GEORGETOWN, DELAWARE (5/22/2015) A motorcyclist involved in a crash with a pickup truck on U.S. 9 southwest of Georgetown earlier this week died early today of his injuries, Delaware State […]
Cellphone tower decision won’t be appealed by Sussex
GEORGETOWN, DELAWARE (5/21/2015) The way has been cleared for a long-fought 100-foot cellphone tower proposed near Bethany Beach. Sussex County Council decided this week not to appeal a Superior Court decision […]
3 arrested after heroin found in car near Seaford
SEAFORD, DELAWARE (5/20/2015) Three people were arrested after troopers found 308 bags of heroin during a traffic stop east of Seaford, Delaware State Police said Monday. A silver Cadillac was […]
Motorcyclist critically injured in crash with pickup on U.S. 9
UPDATED STORY: Maryland motorcyclist dies after U.S. 9 crash in Delaware GEORGETOWN, DELAWARE (5/19/2015) A motorcyclist was critically injured and a pickup truck driver suffered minor injuries when their vehicles collided […]
Beach closing near Gordons Pond to protect piping plovers
LEWES, DELAWARE (5/19/2015) A section of ocean beach in Cape Henlopen State Park is being closed to protect a threatened bird species. A half-mile section of beach near Gordons Pond will […]
58-year-old man dies after motorcycle crash
GREENWOOD, DELAWARE (5/18/2015) A Greenwood man has died from injuries in a motorcycle crash earlier this month west of the town, Delaware State Police reported today. The accident happened about […]
Milford police seek Harrington man on theft charges
MILFORD, DELAWARE (5/18/2015) A Harrington man is being sought by Milford police on theft charges. Police have a warrant for 35-year-old George Dale III and are asking for the public’s […]
Great white shark makes close approach to Delaware Bay
LEWES, DELAWARE (5/16/2015) A great white shark called Mary Lee made a close approach to the mouth of Delaware Bay this week. The Ocearch research group’s website shows Mary Lee […]
Boater charged in knife-throwing at Indian River Inlet
INDIAN RIVER INLET, DELAWARE (5/13/2015) A boater has been charged with throwing a filet knife that narrowly missed anglers and others on shore in the Indian River Inlet, authorities said […]
Teen faces social media child porn charge
MILFORD, DELAWARE (5/13/2015) A 17-year-old boy was arrested after he posted explicit photos of an adolescent girl on social media, Milford police said Tuesday. Police said the incident happened at […]
Milford police charge man with raping two children
MILFORD, DELAWARE (5/13/2015) A 61-year-old Texas man has been charged with raping two children, Milford police reported Tuesday. The incidents allegedly occurred at a home in the 200 block of […]
New rules in effect for surf-fishing beaches
DOVER, DELAWARE (5/12/2015) New parking rules are in effect for all state surf-fishing beaches to enable tougher enforcement of a requirement that those bringing vehicles be actively engaged in fishing, officials announced […]
Milford police arrest 2 after robbery, large fight, stabbing
MILFORD, DELAWARE (5/12/2015) Two people have been arrested in the wake of a weekend robbery, large fight and stabbing at the Silver Lake Apartments, Milford police said today, and they […]
Milford police: Woman tried to stab man, children
MILFORD, DELAWARE (5/11/2015) A 31-year-old Milford woman was charged with attempting to stab a man and two children during a domestic dispute, city police reported today. The incident happened Tuesday […]
Motorcyclist injured in crash
ANGOLA, DELAWARE (5/11/2015) A motorcyclist was injured in a crash Sunday night in Angola. The accident was reported at 8:12 p.m. on Hollymount Road at Holly Patch Lane, according to […]
Car topples pole, overturns on Route 24
MILLSBORO, DELAWARE (5/11/2015) A car went out of control , knocked down a utility pole and overturned east of Millsboro this morning. The accident was reported at 5:17 a.m. on John […]
Funeral director charged with theft
LAUREL, DELAWARE (5/8/2015) The former owner of a Laurel funeral services company has been charged with defrauding an elderly victim from Harrington of more than $6,000, Delaware State Police said […]
Fog delaying some school openings
DELAWARE (5/8/2015) Fog is delaying the opening of school in some districts this morning. Cape Henlopen, Indian River and Sussex Technical districts as well as Sussex Academy will have a two-hour […]
Police Memorial Day ceremonies held
[soliloquy id=”7466″] DELAWARE (5/6/2015) Police Memorial Day ceremonies were scheduled today to honor officers killed in the line of duty. The New Castle County Police Department ceremony was held at 8:30 […]
Lockdown lifted after Indian River School District threat
MILLSBORO, DELAWARE (5/5/2015) A lockdown of schools in the Indian River School District was lifted at 12:20 p.m. after authorities determined a telephoned threat was not credible, Delaware State Police said. […]
Motorcyclist killed near Lewes is identified
LEWES, DELAWARE (5/5/2015) A Pennsylvania man killed when his motorcycle collided with a pickup truck Monday south of Lewes has been identified by Delaware State Police. Bryan L. Angle, 48, […]
AT&T tall cellphone tower in resort area gets Superior Court OK
UPDATED STORY: Cellphone tower decision won’t be appealed by Sussex By Jon P. Zaimes/Delaware Free News GEORGETOWN, DELAWARE (5/5/2015) A Superior Court judge has overturned a decision by the Sussex County […]
Milford police charge 3 with drug dealing
MILFORD, DELAWARE (5/5/2015) Three people from Milford were arrested on drug dealing charges, city police announced Monday. The arrests Wednesday came after a two-month investigation by multiple agencies and searches at the […]
Motorcyclist killed in collision with truck
LEWES, DELAWARE (5/4/2015) A 48-year-old motorcyclist was killed this evening in a collision with a pickup truck south of Lewes, Delaware State Police said. The accident happened about 6:30 p.m. on John J. […]
Lewes man, 60, killed in Route 1 motorcycle crash
FREDERICA, DELAWARE (5/3/2015) A 60-year-old Lewes man died and a woman was critically injured when their motorcycle struck the rear of a car slowing for traffic on northbound Route 1 this […]
Northbound U.S. 113 ramp to Route 1 closed in Milford
MILFORD, DELAWARE (5/3/2015) The ramp from northbound U.S. 113 to northbound Route 1 at the north end of Milford is closed for the next three weeks for repairs, DelDOT announced. The […]
Fatal crash shuts roads near Georgetown
UPDATED STORY: Police identify Seaford man killed in crash GEORGETOWN, DELAWARE (5/2/2015) A fatal crash has closed two roads southwest of Georgetown, Delaware State Police say. The single-vehicle accident happened about 1:10 […]
Great white shark tracked off coast
FENWICK ISLAND, DELAWARE (5/1/2015) A research group is tracking a great white shark nicknamed “Mary Lee” that was 45 miles southeast of Fenwick Island this morning. Ocearch began tracking the mature female shark […]
Alan Levin leaving DEDO for Matt Haley firm
DOVER, DELAWARE (4/30/2015) Alan Levin, Delaware economic development director since 2009, is leaving his state post to join the restaurant company started by his late friend Matt Haley. In July, Levin […]
Death of 3-year-old girl ruled homicide
LAUREL, DELAWARE (4/27/2015) The death of a 3-year-old girl in Laurel has been ruled a homicide, Delaware State Police said this afternoon. Authorities were notified about 7:15 p.m. Friday that […]
$150,000 damage in fire near Georgetown
GEORGETOWN, DELAWARE (4/24/2015) A fire heavily damaged a home and attached garage west of Georgetown, authorities said. The blaze was reported at 12:50 p.m. Wednesday in the 14000 block of Fleetwood […]
High winds topple trees, power lines
DELAWARE (4/23/2015) High winds knocked down trees and power lines across the region Wednesday. The National Weather Service reported winds gusted to 45 mph at Dewey Beach, 46 mph at […]
Greenwood man arrested on drug charges in Milford
MILFORD, DELAWARE (4/22/2015) A Greenwood man was arrested on drug charges after he fled from a traffic stop, Milford police said Tuesday. Jeremiah Bonville, 18, was arrested in the area […]
Milford man faces burglary, firearms charges
MILFORD, DELAWARE (4/22/2015) A 26-year-old Milford man has been charged with stealing a firearm from a home, city police reported Tuesday. The burglary happened on the afternoon of April 14 […]
Delaware woman one of 3 killed in fiery Maryland crash
WYE MILLS, MARYLAND (4/21/2015) A Delaware woman died this morning in a fiery crash involving three tractor-trailers that also killed two drivers. Danielle Mumford, 24, of Delmar, was a passenger in […]