Delaware rape suspect kills self during Virginia standoff
NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA (1/8/2015) A Delaware man wanted on rape charges who barricaded himself in a Newport News motel room died from hanging in a suicide, a Virginia medical examiner […]
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3rd offense DUI charge after car hits trooper’s marked SUV
MILLSBORO, DELAWARE (1/7/2015) A 44-year-old Rehoboth Beach man was charged with his third offense DUI after he struck a trooper’s cruiser early today on U.S. 113, state police said. The crash happened […]
Propane leak under control, Milford evacuation ends
MILFORD, DELAWARE (1/7/2015) A propane leak that forced evacuation of a downtown shopping center in Milford is under control, city police say. The Carlisle Fire Company ordered the evacuation of the […]
Pro-ISIS hackers seize WBOC website, Twitter account
SALISBURY, MARYLAND (1/6/2015) A TV station that serves lower Delaware and the Eastern Shore of Maryland had its website and Twitter account taken over today by a group claiming to support […]
2 masked men rob store near Greenwood
GREENWOOD, DELAWARE (1/3/2015) Two men wearing ski masks and armed with a handgun robbed Al’s Country Store west of Greenwood, state police reported Friday. They fled after a 42-year-old woman working […]
Rehoboth police: Man used pot with kid in car
REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE (12/30/2014) A Lincoln man was arrested on multiple drug charges after he was spotted consuming marijuana while driving with a small child in the car, Rehoboth police reported […]
Police seek tips on 2 in wallet theft at Royal Farms
ELLENDALE, DELAWARE (12/29/2014) Two men are being sought in connection with the theft of a wallet at a Royal Farms store near Ellendale, state police said today. The theft happened […]
3 accused in $129,000 theft from elderly Millsboro woman
MILLSBORO, DELAWARE (12/25/2014) A Millsboro woman and two of her adult children are accused in the theft of more than $129,000 from an elderly woman, state police say. Tammy Lynn Willis, […]
3 arrested on drug charges in Milford
MILFORD, DELAWARE (12/25/2014) Three people were arrested on drug charges after a three-month investigation by multiple agencies and searches at several homes and vehicles in the city, Milford police said […]
Woman charged in $466,000 theft from couple in her care
MILTON, DELAWARE (12/24/2014) A Georgetown woman was arrested Tuesday and charged in the theft of more than $466,000 from an elderly Milton couple in her care, state police said today. Dawn Greene, […]
Ellendale man arrested in Milford on 4th DUI charge
MILFORD, DELAWARE (12/24/2014) A 34-year-old Ellendale man was arrested on a fourth offense felony driving under the influence of alcohol charge, Milford police said Monday. Joshua D. Miller was stopped […]
Bicyclist struck near Ellendale dies
ELLENDALE, DELAWARE (12/23/2014) A 64-year-old Ellendale man struck by a car while he was bicycling Friday died today of his injuries, state police said. Police said Collin Worth, who was not […]
Bicyclist critically injured near Ellendale
ELLENDALE, DELAWARE (12/20/2014) A 64-year-old Ellendale man was critically injured Friday night when he was struck by a car while riding his bicycle east of town, state police said. Collin Worth was […]
Delmar men charged after rifle shot hits home near Laurel
LAUREL, DELAWARE (12/20/2014) State Fish & Wildlife enforcement officers arrested three Delmar men in connection with a Dec. 6 incident in which a rifle shot struck an occupied home near Laurel and a deer […]
Massage parlor owner charged in prostitution
DOVER, DELAWARE (12/20/2014) The owner of several massage parlors across the state has been charged with promoting and permitting prostitution at a spa near Rehoboth Beach, one of two where employees […]
Milford police charge Frederica man in sexual assault of minor
MILFORD, DELAWARE (12/20/2014) City police say they have charged a Frederica man with the sexual assault of a minor and his wife was charged with tampering with a witness. Lucas A. […]
Second fire damages three trailers near Lewes
LEWES, DELAWARE (12/19/2014) Hours after one person was found dead after a travel trailer burned, another fire in the same community damaged three trailers, investigators said. The later fire happened about 8:40 […]
Milford man charged after woman choked
MILFORD, DELAWARE (12/19/2014) A 21-year-old Milford man has been charged with forcing his way into a home and choking a woman in a domestic incident, city police said Thursday. Dasmen […]
1 dead in fire near Lewes
LEWES, DELAWARE (12/18/2014) One person died early today when fire swept through a travel trailer in the Tall Pines community southwest of Lewes, authorities said. Firefighters responded about 1 a.m. […]
Robbers flee after refusal but shots fired
GEORGETOWN, DELAWARE (12/16/2014) A man fired shots at a store near Georgetown after coming up empty handed in a robbery attempt, state police said today. The incident happened about 8:45 p.m. […]
Police ID 20-year-old man killed in fiery crash
MILLSBORO, DELAWARE (12/16/2014) A 20-year-old man died early today after he was ejected from a stolen car in a fiery two-vehicle crash in the Oak Orchard area east of Millsboro, authorities said. The other […]
DUI charge after 3 hurt in crash near Lewes
LEWES, DELAWARE (12/14/2014) Three people were injured, two of them seriously, in a crash early today west of Lewes, state police said. The accident happened about 2 a.m. on Log […]
5 charged with making meth at Long Neck home
LONG NECK, DELAWARE (12/12/2014) Five people have been charged with operating a methamphetamine lab in a Long Neck home, state police said today. The five were arrested about 4:50 p.m. […]
78-year-old man assaulted in home invasion
LAUREL, DELAWARE (12/11/2014) A 78-year-old man was assaulted, tied up and robbed in a home invasion southwest of Laurel early today, state police say. The victim was asleep in a […]
Milford police arrest burglary suspect, recover items stolen
MILFORD, DELAWARE (12/10/2014) City police say the arrest of one burglary suspect led to the recovery of numerous stolen items but the man’s accomplices are still being sought. Wayne Waltman, […]
22-year-old man charged in Milton shooting death
MILTON, DELAWARE (12/6/2014) A 22-year-old Milton man has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of a man at the Park Royal Apartments last month and the attempted […]
Tussock Pond access to close Tuesday
LAUREL, DELAWARE (12/3/2014) The parking lot and boat ramp access at Tussock Pond west of Laurel will be closed Tuesday, state officials announced. The closure is to allow contractors to finish […]
Wilmington brothers jailed after Rehoboth incidents
REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE (12/3/2014) Two brothers from Wilmington are spending time in Sussex Correctional Institution after being arrested following a trespassing incident. Rehoboth police investigated a prowling complaint at an apartment […]
Craigslist rental scam: Felton woman charged
KENT/SUSSEX, DELAWARE (12/3/2014) A 45-year-old Felton woman has been charged with fraudulently renting five foreclosed homes she didn’t own to unsuspecting tenants after the homes were advertised on Craigslist. State police […]
Former Rep. Biff Lee dies at 66
LAUREL, DELAWARE (12/3/2014) Former state Rep. Clifford “Biff” Lee died Tuesday at age 66. Lee, also a former state trooper, served in the Legislature for 22 years representing the 40th […]
Missing woman found dead in water near Rehoboth Bay
LONG NECK, DELAWARE (11/28/2014) The body of a missing 68-year-old woman was found Thursday in a tributary of Rehoboth Bay, state police said. Police had issued a Gold Alert for […]
Repaving to close Milford streets
MILFORD, DELAWARE (11/26/2014) Repaving of a Norfolk Southern railroad crossing will close McCoy Street/South Washington Street at the railroad crossing for a week, DelDOT reports. The repaving by the railroad […]
Maryland man dies in crash near Selbyville
SELBYVILLE, DELAWARE (11/25/2012) A 30-year-old Maryland man was killed and a passenger seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash today west of Selbyville, state police say. The man killed was identified […]
Police ID 20-year-old man shot to death
MILTON, DELAWARE (11/24/2014) A 20-year-old man was killed and a teenager critically wounded in a shooting in Milton early today, state police report. The man killed was identified as Rogelio Martinez Hernandez […]
1 dead in head-on crash of SUV, minivan
MILLSBORO, DELAWARE (11/22/2014) A 29-year-old man died in the head-on crash of a minivan and an SUV a mile north of Millsboro, state police reported Friday. The victim was identified […]
Lewes: Man struck, killed on Route 24
LEWES, DELAWARE (11/20/2014) A 75-year-old Lewes man was struck and killed by a vehicle when he was walking along State Route 24 (John J. Williams Highway) before dawn on Wednesday, Delaware […]