Building collapses in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/30/2016) A building collapsed today while a crew was working in an excavation next door, according to reports from the scene. The ground saturated after heavy rains gave way […]
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Flooding keeps many roads closed after heavy rains
DELAWARE (9/30/2016) Flooding from heavy rains continued to keep many roads closed in low areas across the state today, especially in Sussex County, where 13.8 inches of rain fell in the Harbeson and […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]