Delaware Air National Guard airmen welcomed home
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (7/11/2016) About 100 airmen of the Delaware Air National Guard were welcomed home Sunday at the base near New Castle after returning from duty. Most of the […]
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Delaware City homicide victim’s name released
UPDATED STORY: Man charged in murder of Delaware City woman DELAWARE CITY, DELAWARE (7/10/2016) Delaware State Police have released the name of a Delaware City woman found dead in her home […]
Hundreds lose power after storms
DELAWARE (7/9/2016) Hundreds of Delmarva Power customers remained without power after 10 tonight following thunderstorms across New Castle County. The utility says some customers may not have service restored until Sunday […]
Bear shooting victim in critical condition
UPDATED STORY: Suspect arrested in murder of DSU student UPDATED STORY: Man shot to death in Bear was DSU student BEAR, DELAWARE (7/9/2016) The victim of a shooting this morning […]
3 rob Rite Aid pharmacy in Claymont; customers forced down
CLAYMONT, DELAWARE (7/9/2016) Three robbers escaped with drugs from a Rite Aid pharmacy in Claymont after ordering customers down on the floor Friday night, Delaware State Police reported this morning. The robbery […]
17-year-old boy arrested in Bear murder
BEAR, DELAWARE (7/8/2016) A 17-year-old boy has been arrested and charged in the first-degree murder last month of a man at the Apple Chase Apartments in Bear, the New Castle […]
2 injured in Tyler McConnell Bridge crash
GREENVILLE, DELAWARE (7/8/2016) Two people were injured Thursday in a crash on the Tyler McConnell Bridge, authorities said. The two-vehicle collision was reported at 6:22 p.m., with one driver trapped in […]
3 shootings reported in Wilmington; 1 victim in critical condition
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (7/8/2016) Three shootings were reported in Wilmington on Thursday night, with one victim in critical condition. The first happened about 8:05 p.m. at a home at 1210 […]
24-year-old man wounded in Bear shooting
BEAR, DELAWARE (7/6/2016) A 24-year-old man was conscious and alert at a hospital following a shooting in Bear this afternoon, according to New Castle County police. The shooting happened about 3:40 p.m., said […]
36-year-old man shot in neck in Bear
BEAR, DELAWARE (7/6/2016) A 36-year-old man was shot in the Sparrow Run community in Bear on Tuesday night, according to New Castle County police. The man was found about 10:30 p.m. inside a […]
Food Lion store robbed at gunpoint in Bear
BEAR, DELAWARE (7/6/2016) A gunman wearing a motorcycle helmet escaped with cash from a Food Lion grocery store in Bear on Monday night, Delaware State Police said. The robbery happened about 7:30 […]
1 killed, 1 wounded by gunfire in Gordon Heights
EDGEMOOR, DELAWARE (7/3/2016) One person was shot to death in the Gordon Heights community and another wounded, New Castle County police said. Police went to the 200 block of Chestnut Ave. […]
Smyrna police charge man with attempted murder
SMYRNA, DELAWARE (7/3/2016) A Smyrna-area man has been charged with attempted murder after firing a 9 mm gun at a vehicle with two men inside, city police said Saturday. The […]
Motorcyclist, 54, killed in Glasgow crash is identified
GLASGOW, DELAWARE (7/2/2016) A 54-year-old man killed Friday night when his motorcycle collided with a car that pulled out in front of him was identified this morning by Delaware State […]
Townsend man, 54, dies after U.S. 13 crash
TOWNSEND, DELAWARE (7/2/2016) A 54-year-old man has died after a multi-vehicle crash on U.S. 13 (DuPont Parkway) east of Townsend, the Delaware State Police said this morning. The crash was reported […]
Motorcyclist killed in Glasgow crash
UPDATED STORY: Motorcyclist, 54, killed in Glasgow crash is identified GLASGOW, DELAWARE (7/1/2016) A motorcyclist was killed this evening in a crash with a car in Glasgow, the Delaware State […]
2 stabbed in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (6/30/2016) Two stabbing victims were taken to Christiana Hospital this afternoon, according to reports from the scene. The stabbings happend shortly after 2 p.m. in the 100 block […]
Major backup on southbound Route 1 after crash near Townsend
TOWNSEND, DELAWARE (6/30/2016) A multi-vehicle crash with several injuries closed southbound Route 1 near Townsend for nearly an hour and caused a major backup this afternoon. The crash, reported by at […]
Wilmington man pistol-whipped in Newark motel invasion
NEWARK, DELAWARE (6/28/2016) A 21-year-old Wilmington man was pistol-whipped when three others forced their way into his motel room in Newark, authorities said. Newark police said they home-invasion type robbery […]
23-year-old man in critical condition after shooting
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (6/28/2016) A 23-year-old man was in critical condition after a shooting early today, according to reports from the scene. The victim was found about 1:30 a.m. at the […]
3 taken to hospital after 4-car I-95 crash
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (6/27/2016) Three people were taken to a hospital after a four-car crash that closed southbound Interstate 95 south of Wilmington for two hours this afternoon, authorities said. The crash was […]
Police identify 18-year-old Glasgow man shot to death in Bear
BEAR, DELAWARE (6/27/2016) New Castle County police have released the name of an 18-year-old man shot to death in Bear last week. The shooting happened about 4:30 p.m. Friday in […]
Glasgow burglar flees after homeowners wake up
GLASGOW, DELAWARE (6/27/2016) A burglar fled early today after being confronted by the homeowners who were awakened by a noise downstairs,, New Castle County police said. The crime happened about […]
Gunman robs Bear BP gas station
BEAR, DELAWARE (6/27/2016) A Bear BP gas station was robbed at gunpoint Sunday night, the Delaware State Police reported this morning. The robbery happened about 7 p.m. at 3596 Wrangle […]
15-year-old boy shot in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (6/27/2016) A 15-year-old boy was wounded by gunfire late Sunday night, Wilmington police said this morning. The shooting happened about 11:25 p.m. at 27th and Moore streets. Police […]
Carjacker forces owner to take money from ATMs
BEAR, DELAWARE (6/27/2016) An armed carjacker in Bear forced a 29-year-old man to drive to several ATMs to remove money early today, New Castle County police said. The carjacking happened […]
34-year-old man shot to death in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (6/27/2016) A 34-year-old man was shot to death on Sunday night in Wilmington, city police said this morning. The shooting in the 900 block of N. Spruce St. […]
18-year-old man shot to death in Bear
UPDATED STORY: Police release name of man killed BEAR, DELAWARE (6/24/2016) An 18-year-old man was shot to death this evening in a vehicle at the Apple Chase Apartments in Bear, the […]
3 charged in gang slaying of Wilmington teen
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (6/23/2016) Three men have been indicted in the gang slaying of a 15-year-old boy as he walked home from school last month, authorities announced. Brandon Wingo was killed […]
31-year-old man shot on Northeast Boulevard in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE ( 6/22/2016) A 31-year-old man was flown to Christiana Hospital after a shooting this morning at East 30th Street and Northeast Boulevard, according to Wilmington police. The victim was shot […]
Storms bring heavy rain, funnel-like cloud; power outages reported
DELAWARE (6/21/2016) Severe thunderstorms hit the state this afternoon, dumping more than an inch an hour of rain in spots and toppling trees and power lines. Hundreds of electric outages have […]
$75 million apartment, garage project gets underway in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (6/21/2016) Gov. Jack Markell and other officials helped break ground to launch a $75 million apartment complex in downtown Wilmington. The groundbreaking ceremony Monday for The Residences at […]
Crash jams northbound Route 1
TYBOUTS CORNER, DELAWARE (6/20/2016) A crash is jamming northbound Route 1 near Tybouts Corner this morning. DelDOT reported at 8:16 a.m. that the crash was near U.S. 13 and the […]
1 teen charged after group assaults girl
NORTH STAR, DELAWARE (6/17/2016) One teenager has been arrested after a 13-year-old girl was assaulted by a group of teens in the Autumnwood community, and New Castle County police said […]
All lanes reopened after jackknifed tractor-trailer shuts southbound I-495
NEWPORT, DELAWARE (6/16-2016) A jackknifed tractor-trailer forced the closure of southbound Interstate 495 near Newport for more than two hours this afternoon but all lanes have been reopened. The crash, involving […]
Fire hits homes in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (6/15/2016) Fire hit several row homes in the 1100 block of Lancaster Ave. in Wilmington this evening, according to reports from the scene. City firefighters were dispatched shortly […]
Wilmington police release details in shooting of 4 youths
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (6/15/2016) City police say they have no suspect information in the shooting of four youths Tuesday night and are asking for tips from the public. One of the victims is […]
Delaware City Branch Canal Trail opens
DELAWARE CITY, DELAWARE (6/15/2016) A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held today to mark the opening of the Delaware City Branch Canal Trail, which connects the town with the Michael Castle Trail […]
Woman seriously injured when car hits tree on Route 72
MILFORD CROSSROADS, DELAWARE (6/15/2016) A 39-year-old woman was seriously injured when her car struck a tree on Tuesday, authorities said. The crash happened about 4:50 p.m. in the 200 block […]
Police: Woman killed after other driver fell asleep at wheel
SMYRNA, DELAWARE (6/14/2016) An 84-year-old woman was killed today when another driver fell asleep at the wheel of his SUV and drifted into her car, which was parked on the shoulder […]
5 shot in Wilmington
UPDATED STORY: Police release details in shooting of 4 youths WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (6/14/2016) Five people were wounded in a Wilmington shooting this evening, city police said. The shooting happened about […]
7 Delaware state workers linked to $959,000 theft
DOVER, DELAWARE (6/14/2016) Seven women have been charged or convicted in connection with the theft of more than $959,000 in federal food benefits while they were employed by the state […]
All lanes open after I-95 jam near Route 141
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (6/14/2016) An hours-long traffic jam on northbound Interstate 95 near New Castle this morning has been cleared and all lanes are open, according to reports from the scene. Traffic […]
Pedestrian struck by minivan in Brandywine Hundred
BRANDYWINE HUNDRED, DELAWARE (6/14/2016) A 50-year-old woman was struck by a minivan this morning at the F&N Shopping Center, authorities said. The incident was reported at 8:09 a.m. in the […]
2 men shot at Bear apartment complex
BEAR, DELAWARE (6/13/2016) Two men were shot at The Vinings at Christiana apartment complex in Bear on Sunday night, New Castle County police said. The shooting happened in the 700 […]
2 teens hurt in Bear Route 1 crash
BEAR, DELAWARE (6/12/2016) Two teenagers were seriously injured early today in a single-vehicle crash on Route 1 in Bear, the Delaware State Police said. The crash happened about12:15 a.m. just south of […]
Woman dies after Wilmington day care dryer fire
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (6/10/2016) A woman helping evacuate children from a day care center during a dryer fire went into cardiac arrest and later died at a hospital, authorities said. The […]
Valley Stream Village Apartments fire ruled accidental
BEAR, DELAWARE (6/10/2016) A balcony fire this morning at the Valley Stream Village Apartments was accidental, the Delaware state Fire Marshal’s Office ruled. The fire broke out about 9 a.m. […]
Car overturns in Elsmere crash, woman injured
ELSMERE, DELAWARE (6/9/2016) A woman suffered minor injuries when the car she was driving struck a parked vehicle in Elsmere this morning, according to reports from the scene. The collision […]
60 mph winds topple trees; power out to thousands
[soliloquy id=”18440″] NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DELAWARE (6/8/2016) A line of strong thunderstorms struck New Castle County late this morning, bringing winds of 60 mph, toppling trees and power lines and causing […]