Dover man sought in Old Navy robbery at mall
DOVER, DELAWARE (3/20/2015) Dover police are trying to locate a 22-year-old man who tried to rob the Old Navy store at the Dover Mall last month and beat an employee […]
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Wesley student, 19, struck, killed while jogging in Dover
DOVER, DELAWARE (3/17/2015) A 19-year-old Wesley College student was fatally injured when she was struck by a car while jogging across North State Street on Monday afternoon, Dover police said today. The […]
Man shot in Rodney Village near Dover
DOVER, DELAWARE (3/17/2015) A 25-year-old man was shot in the Rodney Village community south of Dover on Monday afternoon, state police said. The shooting happened just before 5 p.m. in […]
Wesley College picks Navy veteran for president
DOVER, DELAWARE (3/17/2015) A Navy veteran will be Wesley College’s next president, taking the helm July 15. The college Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Robert E. Clark II […]
Dover police arrest fugitive on cocaine charges
DOVER, DELAWARE (3/17/2015) A Dover man was arrested for possession of crack cocaine packaged for sale after city officers stopped him near Wesley College, city police said Sunday. Glenron T. Hooten, […]
Wilmington holds St. Patrick’s parade in rain
[soliloquy id=”5518″] WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (3/14/2015) Despite steady rain this morning, Wilmington’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade went on as scheduled. Turnout was light. Dover’s parade was canceled due to the […]
Delaware Tree Farmers of the Year honored
FELTON, DELAWARE (3/14/2015) A Sussex County couple have been honored as Delaware’s Tree Farmers of the year. The award was presented to Bernice and Douglas Moore at the Delaware Forestry Association’s meeting […]
Lincoln man charged in theft of ammunition from Milford Walmart
MILFORD, DELAWARE (3/14/2015) A Lincoln man has been charged with stealing thousands of rounds of ammunition from the Walmart store where he worked in Milford, city police said Friday. Linwood […]
4 teens arrested, heroin seized in Smyrna
SMYRNA, DELAWARE (3/13/2015) Four teenagers were arrested on drug charges after fleeing from police this afternoon, authorities said. A fifth suspect escaped. Police said they found 226 bags of heroin in […]
Milford man arrested on ecstasy drug charges
MILFORD, DELAWARE (3/13/2015) A 38-year-old Milford man has been arrested on ecstasy drug charges, city police reported today. The arrest of Lavar S. Sienna happened at the Parson Thorne Apartments […]
Milford police warn of new scam
MILFORD, DELAWARE (3/13/2015) City police are warning the public about a new scam that targets high-mileage drivers. Advertisements solicit anyone driving at least 200 miles a week in their personal […]
Bridgeville man arrested in Milford Shore Stop burglaries
MILFORD, DELAWARE (3/13/2015) A Bridgeville man has been arrested in connection with two burglaries at a Shore Stop store on Bay Road (Route 1), Milford police said Thursday. The after-hours […]
Delaware State Fair announces 2015 entertainment lineup
HARRINGTON, DELAWARE (3/11/2015) The Delaware State Fair entertainment lineup for this year was announced Tuesday. Shows include Casting Crowns with For King & Country, New Kids On The Block, Bryan Adams, […]
Milford man charged in assault on pregnant woman
MILFORD, DELAWARE (3/11/2015) A Milford man has been jailed after being charged with kicking a pregnant woman during a domestic dispute, city police reported Tuesday. The incident happened about 5:40 […]
Harrington theft suspect arrested
HARRINGTON, DELAWARE (3/11/2014) A man suspected in the theft of money and prescription drugs at the Clarks Corner Apartments has been arrested, Harrington police said Tuesday. Hodges L. Brown 46, […]
Rain barrel painting contest deadlines extended
DOVER (3/11/2015) The deadline for artists to participate in two rain barrel painting contests has been extended until March 20, state officials announced. The separate competitions are held for adult artists and […]
Dover officer injured in drug bust at Red Roof Inn
DOVER, DELAWARE (3/10/2015) A Dover police officer was injured Monday during the arrest of two people on drug charges at the Red Roof Inn on U.S. 13, authorities said. The […]
Fire hits home near Felton
[soliloquy id=”5347″] FELTON, DELAWARE (3/9/2015) Fire damaged a home on Route 12 east of Felton this morning. The fire in the 3700 block of Midstate Road (Route 12) was reported just […]
Man shot at Dover motel
DOVER, DELAWARE (3/9/2015) A 23-year-old Magnolia man was shot in the leg at a motel on U.S. 13 early today, city police said. The incident happened at the Superlodge Motel, 246 […]
Woman shot in chest at Dover motel
DOVER, DELAWARE (3/9/2015) A 20-year-old woman shot in the chest in a Dover motel room is expected to recover from her injuries, city police reported this morning. The shooting happened […]
DelDOT: Snow, ice patches remain on main roads
[soliloquy id=”5279″] Snow scenes in your backyard? Share your pix with news@delawarefreenews.org. DELAWARE (3/6/2015) In the wake of a record 7-inch snowstorm Thursday and with Delawareans awakening to record cold this […]
Milford police arrest 2 on marijuana charges
MILFORD, DELAWARE (3/6/2015) A Milford man and woman were arrested on drug charges following a two-month investigation, city police reported Thursday. Turrell D. Bowe, 23, and Kerrian R. Taylor, 20, […]
Police warn of dangerous road conditions after 150 crashes
Snowing in your backyard? Share your pix with news@delawarefreenews.org. DELAWARE (3/5/2015) With more than 150 accidents on Delaware roads today, state police are urging motorists to use “extreme caution” if they venture […]
Dover library robbery suspect arrested
DOVER, DELAWARE (3/5/2015) A man suspected in the robbery of two women in the parking lot behind the Dover Public Library has been arrested, city police said. The robbery happened […]
393 bags of heroin, stun gun seized; 3 charged
MILFORD, DELAWARE (3/5/2015) Three people were arrested on drug charges Wednesday after multiple homes were searched by officers in the Milford and Georgetown areas, police said today. A four-month joint […]
Ice delays start of spring trout season
DOVER, DELAWARE (3/5/2015) Opening day of this year’s downstate trout season has been put off a week. The reason? Ice is covering the ponds and preventing the stocking of fish […]
Dover police seize 641 bags of heroin, arrest man
DOVER, DELAWARE (3/4/2015) City police arrested a 26-year-old Dover man after a chase on the road and on foot, authorities reported this morning. The arrest came about 2:30 p.m. Tuesday […]
Milford police apologize to 2 women wrongly named in shoplifting
MILFORD, DELAWARE (3/4/2015) Milford police issued an apology Tuesday to two women they say were wrongly named in a list of shoplifting suspects released last week and later corrected. The […]
Delaware’s latest forecast drops snow prediction – slightly
DELAWARE (3/4/2015) Forecasters have scaled back – just slightly – predictions for snow due to arrive late tonight. Most of the state is now expected to get 6 to 8 inches of snow, […]
Bayhealth offering free colorectal cancer screenings
DOVER/MILFORD, DELAWARE (3/2/2015) The Bayhealth Cancer Institute will host two colorectal cancer screenings this month that are free to those who are uninsured or under-insured. Monday, March 9, 2015, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. […]
Shotgun fired in home invasion near Dover
DOVER, DELAWARE (3/1/2015) A shotgun was fired into the front door of an apartment during a home invasion early Saturday near Dover, state police reported today. The incident happened about […]
Markell nominates Clark for Superior Court
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (2/27/2015) Gov. Jack Markell said today he has nominated veteran attorney Jeffrey J. Clark to serve on Superior Court in Kent County. The nomination is subject to confirmation […]
Milford man charged in stabbing attempt, punching woman
MILFORD, DELAWARE (2/27/2015) A Milford man tried to stab a man and punched a woman during a domestic dispute, city police reported today. The incident happened Wednesday at a home […]
Marydel restaurant loses cash register to burglar
MARYDEL, DELAWARE (2/26/2015) A burglar escaped with the register with cash inside from Rosicell Restaurant, state police reported today. The theft happened between 6 p.m. Feb. 16 and 10:30 a.m. […]
Dover police seek 2 in burglary
DOVER, DELAWARE (2/26/2015) City police are seeking a Woodside East couple in connection with a residential burglary in the first block of River Chase Drive. The burglary happened between 9 a.m. […]
Snow closing more Delaware schools
DELAWARE (2/26/2015) With up to 6 inches of snow predicted to fall in southern Delaware, numerous school districts canceled classes for the day. Capital, Caesar Rodney, Cape Henlopen, Delmar, Indian […]
Dover liquor store on U.S. 13 robbed
DOVER, DELAWARE (2/25/2015) Dover police are looking for the robber who escaped with cash from a U.S. 13 liquor store, authorities reported today. The crime happened about 10:20 p.m. Friday […]
Stone’s Tavern in Harrington damaged by fire
HARRINGTON, DELAWARE (2/24/2015) Fire caused moderate damage to Stone’s Tavern in Harrington, authorities said. The fire broke out about 1:45 p.m. Tuesday at the three-story tavern and apartment building at Mechanic […]
Dover police: Man dumped bleach in ex-girlfriend’s apartment
DOVER, DELAWARE (2/23/2015) A 34-year-old man broke into a woman’s apartment after she ended their relationship, wrote vulgar messages on the door and dumped bleach on some of her belongings, […]
Dover police arrest 2nd suspect in Bubba’s shooting
DOVER, DELAWARE (2/20/2015) City police say a second suspect in a shooting at Bubba’s nightclub earlier this month was arrested shortly after noon today. The arrest of Agmere Matthews was made […]
Video of Milford burglaries released
MILFORD, DELAWARE (2/19/2015) City police have released surveillance video and asked for the public’s help in identifying two burglary suspects. Police said the videos are from a business on North […]
Woman robbed in home invasion near Dover
DOVER, DELAWARE (2/19/2015) A 30-year-old woman was robbed at gunpoint in a home invasion near Dover, state police said. The robbery happened about 1:20 a.m. Wednesday in 100 block of […]
Suspect in home invasion arrested in Milford
MILFORD, DELAWARE (2/17/2015) An Ellendale man was arrested Tuesday in connection with a home invasion that left an elderly woman tied up more than 12 hours northwest of Milford, state […]
2 men arrested in theft of boats near Milford
DOVER, DELAWARE (2/17/2015) Two men have been arrested in connection with the theft of two boats near Milford earlier this month, authorities announced. Kevin M. Schilling, 44, of Smyrna, and […]
Third suspect in robbery spree in custody
GLASGOW, DELAWARE (2/16/2015) The third suspect in a New Castle County armed robbery spree is in custody in Virginia, state police said this afternoon. Jamal Taylor, 23, of Wilmington, was […]
Kent County man arrested on drug, gun charges
WOODSIDE EAST, DELAWARE (2/14/2015) A Kent County man was arrested Friday after a two-month investigation into drug sales at his home, state police said. Dewayne L. Medler, 44, of Pepper […]
Dover police seize 143 bags of heroin, gun; 2 arrested
DOVER, DELAWARE (2/13/2015) A stolen gun and 143 bags of heroin were seized and two men arrested at a home in Dover, city police said this morning. The arrests happened […]
Smyrna attempted armed robbery suspect arrested
SMYRNA, DELAWARE (2/15/2015) A 23-year-old man wanted in an October robbery attempt has been arrested, Smyrna police said today. Roy Kolaco, of the 300 block of Arctic Lane in Smyrna, […]
Dover woman killed in 6-vehicle U.S. 13 crash
TYBOUTS CORNER, DELAWARE (2/10/2015) A fatal crash involving six vehicles closed northbound U.S. 13 at Tybouts Corner for nearly four hours this morning, state police said. Catherine A. Keyes, 61, of Dover, […]
Route 1 crash follows 100 mph police chase; heroin seized
FREDERICA, DELAWARE (2/10/2015) A Wilmington man who fled from troopers on Route 1 at more than 100 mph crashed into two utility poles, was treated at a hospital and then arrested […]