Man shot at Mill Creek Village Apartments
ELSMERE, DELAWARE (6/27/2017) A 20-year-old man was wounded in a shooting at the Mill Creek Village Apartments south of Elsmere, the New Castle County police said today. The shooting happened about […]
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24-year-old Newark man killed in motorcycle crash on Old Baltimore Pike
BEAR, DELAWARE (6/25/2017) A 24-year-old Newark man died in the fiery crash of a motorcycle and a car on Old Baltimore Pike on Saturday, the Delaware State Police said. The crash happened […]
Man shot in Overview Gardens
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (6/25/2017) A 45-year-old man was wounded in a shooting in the Overview Gardens community near New Castle, authorities said. The shooting happened about 6 p.m. Saturday in the […]
Storm causes damage in New Castle County
DELAWARE (6/24/2017) Storms that moved through Delaware early today caused damage at spots across New Castle County, according to reports from the scene. At New Castle Avenue and Landers Lane, a […]
Woman, 22, trapped in N. DuPont Highway crash near Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (6/22/2017) A two-vehicle crash south of Wilmington trapped one person in a car for about 20 minutes, according to reports from the scene. The crash happened about 11:30 p.m. […]
Man shot in Wilmington was in argument
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (6/22/2017) A 45-year-old man shot in the chest in Wilmington late Wednesday night was in an argument with someone before he was wounded, city police said today. The shooting […]
‘Probable tornado’ causes damage in Delaware; power out
UPDATED STORY: Delaware tornado confirmed DELAWARE (6/19/2017) Wind damage in southern Delaware this evening was described by emergency officials as a probable tornado, according to the National Weather Service. The service […]
2 drivers cited in Chapman Road crash at University Plaza
CHRISTIANA, DELAWARE (6/19/2017) Four people were taken to a hospital this morning after a crash on Chapman Road that overturned one vehicle and split another into two pieces, Delaware State Police […]
Man killed in U.S. 40 crash in Bear is identified
BEAR, DELAWARE (6/19/2017) A young driver faces vehicular homicide and DUI charges after a fatal crash on U.S. 40 in Bear, the Delaware State Police said. The collision happened about 2:35 […]
62-year-old man dies after Midvale house fire
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (6/16/2017) A 62-year-old man has died following a house fire near New Castle, authorities said. The blaze was reported about 6:50 p.m. Thursday in the first block of […]
7 injured when bus, car collide head-on in Bear
BEAR, DELAWARE (6/15/2017) The driver of a car was in critical condition after colliding head-on with a senior center bus in Bear on Wednesday, the New Castle County police said. A […]
Two arrested on theft charges after homeowner catches one
NEWPORT, DELAWARE (6/15/2017) Two men were arrested on theft charges after a homeowner caught them in the act in his home, New Castle County police said Tuesday. The incident happened about 9:30 […]
2 women wounded in Wilmington shooting
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (6/14/2017) Two women were wounded when gunfire broke out in Wilmington, city police said. The shooting happened about 11:15 p.m. Tuesday in the 1100 block of Read St., where […]
24-year-old man shot in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (6/14/2017) A 24-year-old man was wounded in the lower back and buttocks in a Wilmington shooting, city police said. The shooting happened about 9:40 p.m. Tuesday in the 300 […]
Man injured in C&D Canal watercraft crash
ST. GEORGES, DELAWARE (6/14/2017) A 56-year-old man was taken to a hospital after he was thrown from his personal watercraft in the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal on Tuesday, authorities said. The […]
Charges dismissed in shooting of 6-year-old boy
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (6/14/2017) Charges against a man arrested in the shooting of a 6-year-old boy last week have been dismissed, city officials announced late Tuesday, and police are continuing to look […]
Hockessin woman, 25, killed in crash
HOCKESSIN, DELAWARE (6/12/2017) A 25-year-old Hockessin woman died after a single-vehicle crash early today, the Delaware State Police said. The crash was reported at 12:39 a.m. on Lancaster Pike (Route 48) […]
Suspect arrested in Overview Gardens shooting
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (6/12/2017) A 30-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a shooting last week in the Overview Gardens community near New Castle, authorities said this morning. The shooting […]
I-495 repairs to bring major delays
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (6/12/2017) Motorists on Interstate 495 face lane closures and major delays next week as repairs begin on the bridge over the Christina River, the Delaware Department of Transportation announced. […]
4 injured in I-495 crash in Claymont
CLAYMONT, DELAWARE (6/11/2017) Four people were injured Saturday in a two-vehicle collision in Claymont, authorities said. The crash happened about 5:05 p.m. at southbound Interstate 495 and the Philadelphia Pike off […]
Pets for adoption arrive in Delaware
[soliloquy id=”22524″] NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (6/11/2017) About 200 small dogs, puppies and kittens destined for adoption arrived at New Castle Airport on Saturday after a flight from California and Arizona. […]
Wawa store robbed on U.S. 40 in Glasgow
GLASGOW, DELAWARE (6/11/2017) A Wawa convenience store in Glasgow was robbed early today, the Delaware State Police said. The robbery at 2754 Pulaski Highway (U.S. 40) happened shortly after 1 a.m. Police […]
Woman found dead in McDonald’s bathroom
LONG NECK, DELAWARE (6/11/2017) A woman was pronounced dead at the scene Saturday after she was found unconscious at a McDonald’s restaurant in Long Neck, the Delaware State Police said this morning. […]
27-year-old man shot near New Castle
UPDATED STORY: Suspect arrested in Overview Gardens shooting NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (6/9/2017) A 27-year-old man was wounded this afternoon in a shooting in the Overview Gardens community near New Castle, authorities […]
Man charged in shooting of 6-year-old boy
UPDATED STORY: Charges dismissed in shooting of 6-year-old boy WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (6/9/2017) City police have arrested a suspect in the shooting of a 6-year-old boy. The victim, Jashown Banner, remains in […]
Man in critical condition after motorcycle crash
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (6/9/2017) A 40-year-old man was in critical but stable condition after a motorcycle crash south of Wilmington on Thursday night, authorities said. The crash happened about 8 p.m. in […]
Lane closure planned for Route 1
TOWNSEND, DELAWARE (6/8/2017) Road work will require a lane closure on Route 1 east of Townsend today. The Delaware Department of Transportation announced crews will be repairing an approach roadway joint […]
6-year-old boy, mother shot in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (6/6/2017) A 6-year-old boy was in critical condition after being shot in the head this afternoon in Wilmington, city police said. His 31-year-old mother also was wounded. The shooting happened about […]
Shooting victim found on Wilmington bridge in critical condition
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (6/5/2017) A wounded 46-year-old man was taken to a hospital after shots were fired in Wilmington this evening, according to reports from the scene. Police, responding to a report […]
Fiery truck crash shuts Lancaster Pike
HOCKESSIN, DELAWARE (6/5/2017) A dump truck carrying sand overturned this morning and caught fire, causing traffic problems on Lancaster Pike (Route 48), Delaware State Police said. The crash was reported at 6:43 a.m. […]
9 routed by fire in Wilmington; cat rescued
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (6/5/2017) Nine people were displaced when fire damaged two homes in Wilmington on Sunday, authorities said. A cat was rescued from one of the homes. The fire at 2707 N. […]
2 cars in fiery crash on Tyler McConnell Bridge
GREENVILLE, DELAWARE (5/31/2017) Two cars collided head-on this morning on the Tyler McConnell Bridge in front of the DuPont Experimental Station, according to reports from the scene. One of the cars […]
23-year-old man wounded in Wilmington shooting
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (5/31/2017) A 23-year-old man was wounded in a shooting in Wilmington on Tuesday, city police said. The shooting happened about 1:30 p.m. in the 2100 block of N. Washington […]
2 shot in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (5/28/2017) Two people were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington this evening, according to reports from the scene. More than a dozen shots were fired about 8 p.m. at […]
Power restored after outage darkens Wilmington traffic lights
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (5/27/2017) Power has been restored after an outage that darkened traffic lights in parts of Wilmington for more than an hour this morning, city police report. The outage […]
Suspect arrested in Wilmington shooting
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (5/25/2017) City police have arrested a suspect in the shooting Monday of a 35-year-old man at Sixth and West streets. Keenan Anderson, 25, of the 500 block of W. […]
Fire destroys North Star home; cause ruled accidental
NORTH STAR, DELAWARE (5/24/2017) Fire swept through a single-family home in North Star this afternoon, destroying the building, according to reports from the scene. The fire at 109 Neptune Drive was […]
1 hurt in Route 141 motorcycle crash
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (5/24/2017) One rider was taken to a hospital after a motorcycle crash near New Castle this afternoon, according to reports from the scene. Two people were on the […]
Shooting victim found on Wilmington street
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (5/24/2017) A young man was found wounded after a shooting in Wilmington this morning, city police said. The shooting happened about 10:30 a.m. in the 1200 block of […]
4 injured in school bus crash; car’s driver cited
OGLETOWN, DELAWARE (5/22/2017) Four people were injured this morning in the crash of a school bus and passenger car, Delaware State Police said. The crash happened about 8:13 a.m. at Harmony Road […]
Police: Beaten trooper shoots, kills boyfriend in Pike Creek
PIKE CREEK, DELAWARE (5/22/2017) An off-duty Delaware State Police trooper who was seriously injured during a domestic altercation with her boyfriend then shot him to death with her service weapon in […]
Man shot in Wilmington
UPDATED STORY: Suspect arrested in Wilmington shooting WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (5/22/2017) A man was shot in the abdomen while walking in Wilmington this morning, according to reports from the scene. The incident […]
Crash causes hazmat incident near Newark
NEWARK, DELAWARE (5/22/2017) A crash involving two trucks caused a hazardous materials situation when one of the vehicles struck a building this morning, according to reports from the scene. The crash […]
Wilmington shooting victim dies
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (5/19/2017) A man has died following a shooti after a shooting in Wilmington on Thursday night, city police said. The shooting happened about 9 p.m. in the 2400 block of […]
Lane closures planned for Route 1 on Sunday
TYBOUTS CORNER, DELAWARE (5/19/2017) Bridge inspection will require lane closures on northbound Route 1 south of Tybouts Corner on Sunday, the Delaware Department of Transportation announced. The bridge is over Red […]
2 men wounded in Wilmington shooting
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (5/17/2017) Two men were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington on Tuesday, city police reported. The incident happened about 4:30 p.m. at a home in the 100 block of […]
Body of missing boater recovered
PENNS GROVE, NEW JERSEY (5/15/2017) The body of a man missing in the Delaware River after a small boat capsized Sunday has been recovered, authorities said early today. Another man on […]
Wilmington shooting victim in critical condition
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (5/15/2017) A man about 25-30 years old was in critical condition after a shooting in Wilmington this afternoon, city police said. The victim was found down in the […]
50-year-old man wounded in Wilmington shooting
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (5/15/2017) A 50-year-old man was wounded in a shooting in Wilmington on Sunday, according to reports from the scene. The shooting happened about 8 p.m. at A and North […]
Fire heavily damages Edgemoor home
EDGEMOOR, DELAWARE (5/15/2017) A fire that heavily damaged a home in Edgemoor on Sunday was ruled accidental, authorities said. The blaze was reported shortly after 10:30 a.m. in the first […]