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Man killed in Dunleith shooting
UPDATED STORY: Dunleith shooting victim identified NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (4/25/2016) A man was shot to death in the Dunleith comunity near New Castle this evening, according to reports from the […]
Southbound I-95 lanes reopened
Lane closures caused delays on southbound Interstate 95 near Newark. (Photo: Delaware Free News) NEWARK, DELAWARE (4/26/2016) All lanes of southbound Interstate 95 approaching Route 896 near Newark have been reopened, […]
Waste Management faces $40,000 penalty for recycling violations
DOVER, DELAWARE (4/25/2016) A Delaware trash hauler is facing a $40,000 penalty for violating solid waste recycling laws, state officials announced this afternoon. The violations by Waste Management of Delaware Inc. […]
Wilmington police seize 18 dirt bikes, ATVs
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (4/25/2016) City police seized 18 dirt bikes and ATVs on Sunday and cited several people for illegal operation of off-road vehicles, authorities said. One man was charged with […]
4 hurt in Route 1 crash
Several vehicles were involved in a crash on northbound Route 1 near School House Road overpass. (Photo: Delaware Free News) DELAWARE CITY, DELAWARE (4/24/2016) Four people were injured in a […]
Armed robber hits restaurant on East Chestnut Hill Road
BROOKSIDE, DELAWARE (4/24/2016) A gunman robbed a restaurant on Saturday night, Delaware State Police said this morning. The crime happened just after 9 p.m. at the Philly Style Express Restaurant, […]
Dunkin’ Donuts robbed on Maryland Avenue
ELSMERE, DELAWARE (4/24/2016) A Dunkin’ Donuts store south of Elsmere was robbed on Saturday night, the Delaware State Police said this morning. The robbery happened about 11:40 p.m. at 301 N. […]
Police chase car in two states after shot fired
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (4/23/2016) Police chased a car into New Jersey and back into Delaware after a shot was reported fired in the Collins Park community near New Castle on […]
Sunoco gas station robbed in Newark
NEWARK, DELAWARE (4/23/2016) A gunman robbed a Sunoco gas station on South College Avenue, the Newark police reported Friday. The crime happened about 7:50 p.m. Thursday at Welsh Tract Road. Police […]
Man shot on Madison Street in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (4/22/2016) A 42-year-old man was shot in the chest during an apparent robbery attempt this evening, according to reports from the scene. The shooting happened about 9 p.m. […]
Man shot to death in home near Townsend is identified
TOWNSEND, DELAWARE (4/22/2016) A man shot to death inside a home west of Townsend this morning has been identified by Delaware State Police. The shooting was reported at 3:42 a.m. in […]
Bear package theft suspect arrested
BEAR, DELAWARE (4/22/2016) A package theft suspect has been arrested thanks to tips from the public, New Castle County police said this morning. Police had released surveillance images showing a man […]
Teen wounded during Wilmington police pursuit
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (4/21/2016) A teenager with a replica gun was shot in the knee after fleeing from Wilmington police officers this evening, according to reports from the scene. Police were called […]
16-year-old girl dies after assault at Howard High
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (4/21/2016) A 16-year-old girl died this morning after what city police called a “serious assault” at Howard High School of Technology. The incident was reported at 8:18 a.m. at […]
Suspect in 5 home burglaries arrested
MILLTOWN, DELAWARE (4/21/2016) A suspect in five area home burglaries was arrested after a resident heard a bang and saw a man with a flashlight opening drawers in his bedroom, New […]
2 injured in Smiths Bridge Road crash
CENTREVILLE, DELAWARE (4/18/2016) Two people were injured this morning when an SUV went off Smiths Bridge Road and struck a boulder and tree, then overturned, according to reports from the scene. […]
Man charged in 3 Brookside thefts
BROOKSIDE, DELAWARE (4/18/2016) A 36-year-old Brookside man was arrested in connection with three thefts after tips from the public came in following release of surveillance photos, New Castle County police said […]
19-year-old woman shot in head
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (4/15/2016) A 19-year-old woman was shot in the head in the Fairwinds community west of New Castle early today, authorities said. The shooting happened about 2 a.m. […]
Police identify 2 found dead in home near Newport
NEWPORT, DELAWARE (4/15/2016) New Castle County police this afternoon released the names of two people found dead in a home east of Newport. The bodies of Maureen Daley, 67, and […]
Man in serious condition after car, motorcycle collide
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (4/14/2016) A motorcyclist was in serious condition after colliding with a car near New Castle on Wednesday morning, authorities said. The crash happened about 11 a.m. at West Basin […]
2 found dead in home near Newport
UPDATED STORY: Police release names of two found dead in home near Newport NEWPORT, DELAWARE (4/13/2016) New Castle County police are investigating the deaths of two people whose bodies were […]
24-year-old man in critical condition after crash
CHRISTIANA, DELAWARE (4/12/2016) A 24-year-old man was in critical condition after being trapped in his car following a crash with a pickup truck Monday evening, authorities said. One other […]
Teen charged with ramming Wilmington police SUV in stolen pickup
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (4/11/2016) A 14-year-old boy was arrested Sunday after ramming a Wilmington police vehicle with a stolen pickup truck, authorities said. Officers on patrol in the area of Fifth […]
Trooper released from hospital after Stanton crash; other driver admitted
STANTON, DELAWARE (4/10/2016) A Delaware State Police cruiser and another car collided in Stanton late this afternoon, sending both drivers to a hospital, according to reports from the scene. […]
2 officers hurt in head-on crash with stolen SUV; driver arrested
EDGEMOOR, DELAWARE (4/10/2016) Two New Castle County police officers were injured in a head-on crash with a stolen SUV that police had been pursuing, authorities said Saturday. A Smyrna man […]
62-year-old man dies after U-turn crash on U.S. 13
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (4/9/2016) A 62-year-old man died of his injuries following a U-turn crash near New Castle, the Delaware State Police reported today. The accident happened April 2 […]
Newark hotel robbed at gunpoint
NEWARK, DELAWARE (4/9/2016) A man robbed a Newark hotel at gunpoint, city police said Friday. The robbery happened about 6:30 a.m. at the Red Roof Inn & Suites, 1119 S. […]
Bear liquor store robbed at knifepoint
BEAR, DELAWARE (4/9/2016) A liquor store in Bear was robbed at knifepoint, the Delaware State Police reported Friday. The crime at D&H Liquors, 106 Jestan Blvd., in The Shoppes of Red […]
2 seriously injured when car hits deer in Greenville
GREENVILLE, DELAWARE (4/7/2016) A man and a woman were seriously injured this morning when a car struck a deer, went off the road and hit a stone wall in Greenville, according […]
Suspect in hospital carjacking arrested, charged with DUI
REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE (4/7/2016) A suspect in a carjacking in the parking lot of Christiana Hospital in Stanton was taken into custody a day later when he was spotted in a […]
28-year-old man shot in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (4/7/2016) A 28-year-old man was wounded by gunfire in Wilmington but waited until the next day to go to a hospital, authorities said. The shooting happened about […]
Woman robbed outside Walgreens near Wilmington
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. […]
3 arrested in Rehoboth Beach burglaries
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 […]
Woman suspected in bank robbery, attempts is identified
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 […]
4 hurt in U.S. 13 crash at Airport Plaza
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 […]
Woman robs WSFS bank in Newark
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 […]
Suspect identified in bar murder on Gov. Printz Boulevard
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 […]
4 apartment deaths ruled accidental
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, […]
Wilmington police identify Elm Street homicide victim
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 […]
1 injured in Bear firetruck crash; U.S. 40 lanes closed
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. […]
40-year-old man shot to death in Wilmington
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 […]
2 buildings condemned at apartments where 4 people died
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 […]
Firefighter injured in Bear trailer park arson
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. […]
Sheep saved from fire at Greenbank Mills
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 […]