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Ellendale man sought on attempted murder charge in Milford

May 14, 2016 Delaware Free News

MILFORD, DELAWARE (5/14/2016) A 21-year-old Ellendale man is being sought by Milford police on an attempted murder charge. Qualeel Wescott is wanted in connection with a shooting at the Brightway Commons […]

Local

2 rescued after boat capsizes in Delaware Bay

May 10, 2016May 10, 2016 Delaware Free News

SLAUGHTER BEACH, DELAWARE (5/10/2016) Two people were rescued from the Delaware Bay after their boat capsized on Monday, authorities said. The incident happened about noon off Slaughter Beach. Volunteers from […]

Crime/Fires

Milford liquor store robbed at gunpoint

May 8, 2016 Delaware Free News

MILFORD, DELAWARE (5/8/2016) Milford police are seeking tips from the public after the Uptown Liquors store was robbed at gunpoint. The crime happened about 11 p.m. Saturday on Northeast Front […]

Roads

Milford police charge Dover woman in hit-and-run crash

May 6, 2016May 6, 2016 Delaware Free News

MILFORD, DELAWARE (5/6/2016) A Dover woman has been arrested in a hit-and-run crash into a building that left a 66-year-old woman with serious injuries, Milford police said early today. The […]

Roads

Milford police seek tips after SUV hits garage, injures woman

May 5, 2016May 6, 2016 Delaware Free News

UPDATED STORY: Milford police charge Dover woman in hit-and-run crash MILFORD, DELAWARE (5/5/2016) Milford police are asking for tips from the public to find the driver in a hit-and-run crash early today […]

Crime/Fires

Police: Woman charged with harassment after 300 phone calls

May 2, 2016May 2, 2016 Delaware Free News

MILFORD, DELAWARE (5/2/2016) A 19-year-old Felton woman was charged with harassment after she made more than 300 phone calls to an 18-year-old man, Milford police say. The phone calls in […]

Crime/Fires

Milford police arrest 2 on gun, drug charges

April 30, 2016 Delaware Free News

MILFORD, DELAWARE (4/30/2016) A man and woman were arrested on drug and gun charges in a home at the Silver Lake Estates apartment complex, Milford police reported early today. The arrests […]

Crime/Fires

3 charged in Milford child abuse

April 27, 2016 Delaware Free News

MILFORD, DELAWARE (4/27/2016) A Milford couple and a 17-year-old girl were charged with child abuse after a 2-year-old suffered “numerous injuries including a vast amount of burns,” city police said […]

Crime/Fires

Fire destroys trailer near Millsboro

April 26, 2016 Delaware Free News

MILLSBORO, DELAWARE (4/26/2016) Fire consumed a trailer east of Millsboro early today. Indian River, Millsboro and Lewes firefighters battled the blaze at 30794 Friendship Road about 1:30 a.m. The trailer was […]

Fire at home near Lincoln ruled accidental

April 26, 2016 Delaware Free News

LINCOLN, DELAWARE (4/26/2016) A fire that caused $35,000 damage to a home east of Lincoln has been ruled accidental, authorities said Monday. The blaze broke out shortly after noon Sunday […]

Local

Waste Management faces $40,000 penalty for recycling violations

April 25, 2016April 25, 2016 Delaware Free News

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. […]

Roads

1 hurt when car, school bus collide

April 23, 2016April 23, 2016 Delaware Free News

SEAFORD, DELAWARE (4/23/2016) The driver of a car was injured when it collided with the rear of a stopped school bus southeast of Seaford on Friday, the Delaware State Police […]

Roads

1 dead, 3 hurt in Route 1 crash

April 19, 2016 Delaware Free News

MILFORD, DELAWARE (4/19/2016) A 58-year-old Harrington man died this morning and three others were injured in a crash on Route 1 in Milford, the Delaware State Police said. The accident […]

Roads

37-year-old man dies in fiery Mini Cooper crash

April 19, 2016 Delaware Free News

DELMAR, DELAWARE (4/19/2016) A 37-year-old Laurel man died after his car crashed and burst into flames northwest of Delmar, the Delaware State Police reported this morning. The accident happened about […]

Roads

39-year-old man charged with 3rd DUI

April 18, 2016April 18, 2016 Delaware Free News

HARRINGTON, DELAWARE (4/18/2016) A 39-year-old Seaford-area man was charged with a third-offense DUI, Harrington police said this morning. Ithamar Blanchard, 39, of the 25000 block of Pine Road, was stopped for […]

North Old State Road south of Milford (Photo: Google maps)
Roads

Milford police release details of traffic stop before fatal crash

April 11, 2016 Delaware Free News

MILFORD, DELAWARE (4/11/2016) Milford police said this morning they had lost contact with an SUV that fled a traffic stop in the city before it crashed, killing the driver. The accident […]

Roads

Magnolia man dies after Route 1 crash near Rehoboth Beach

April 10, 2016April 10, 2016 Delaware Free News

REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE (4/10/2016) A 55-year-old Magnolia man who declined medical treatment after a minor crash on Route 1 near Rehoboth Beach later died of injuries attributed to the accident, […]

North Old State Road south of Milford (Photo: Google maps)
Roads

Man dies in crash after fleeing police

April 9, 2016April 9, 2016 Delaware Free News

MILFORD, DELAWARE (4/9/2016) A 35-year-old man was killed when the SUV he was driving crashed into trees south of Milford after fleeing from city police, Delaware State Police said this […]

Crime/Fires

Suspect in hospital carjacking arrested, charged with DUI

April 7, 2016April 7, 2016 Delaware Free News

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 […]

Roads

Man struck by car in critical condition

April 6, 2016 Delaware Free News

MILTON, DELAWARE (4/6/2016) A 30-year-old man struck by a car south of Milton was in critical condition, the Delaware State Police said this morning. The accident was reported at 9:37 p.m. […]

Crime/Fires

3 arrested in Rehoboth Beach burglaries

April 6, 2016 Delaware Free News

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 […]

Local

High winds topple trees, power lines, damage builldings

April 3, 2016April 3, 2016 Delaware Free News

 

Crime/Fires

Milford man charged with threatening fire, deaths

April 2, 2016 Delaware Free News

MILFORD, DELAWARE (4/2/2016) A 29-year-old man has been charged with threatening to kill three people and set their home on fire, Milford police reported this morning. Calling it a domestic […]

Roads

34-year-old man dies in U.S. 9 crash

March 23, 2016 Delaware Free News

LAUREL, DELAWARE (3/23/2016) A 34-year-old man died when his minivan struck a tree along U.S. 9 (County Seat Highway) east of Laurel, the Delaware State Police reported this morning. The […]

Crime/Fires

Milford police charge Milton man in Redner’s robbery

March 21, 2016March 21, 2016 Delaware Free News

MILFORD, DELAWARE (3/21/2016) A 25-year-old Milton man was arrested on a robbery charge after an incident at Redner’s Warehouse Market on U.S. 113, Milford police reported Sunday. Police said Christopher […]

Cedar Creek Road north of Benson Road
Roads

Man, 78, dies after crash near Lincoln

March 20, 2016 Delaware Free News

LINCOLN, DELAWARE (3/20/2016) A 78-year-old man has died of injuries from a crash east of Lincoln, the Delaware State Police reported Saturday. The accident happened about 4:40 p.m. Thursday on […]

Local

Nor’easter snowfall predictions downsized

March 18, 2016March 18, 2016 Delaware Free News

DELAWARE (3/18/2016) A nor’easter arriving Saturday afternoon and evening will bring less snow than predicted previously, the National Weather Service says. The latest outlook for the storm issued late this afternoon […]

Local

Heavy fog delaying some school openings

March 17, 2016March 17, 2016 Delaware Free News

DELAWARE (3/17/2016) Heavy fog is delaying the start of some schools this morning. The following district and charter school announcements were made: One-hour delay Caesar Rodney Capital Polytech Positive Outcomes Charter […]

Fog delaying some school openings, ferry operation

March 16, 2016March 16, 2016 Delaware Free News

DELAWARE (3/16/2016) Fog is delaying the start of some schools this morning as well as operation of the Woodland Ferry. The following district announcements were made: One-hour delay Laurel Seaford […]

Crime/Fires

Milford police: 3 arrested, drugs seized

March 11, 2016 Delaware Free News

MILFORD, DELAWARE (3/11/2016) Three people were arrested when they were found using drugs in the parking lot of a business along U.S. 113, Milford police announced this morning. The arrests happened […]

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Water repairs underway in Georgetown

March 9, 2016March 9, 2016 Delaware Free News

GEORGETOWN, DELAWARE (3/9/2016) Water service has been restored to properties from Pine Street to Adams Street after repair of a leak, authorities said, but another area is now being disrupted, […]

Sussex Tech Raven Nation marching band (Photo: Sussex Tech)
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Sussex Tech band to march in New York St. Patrick’s Day Parade

March 4, 2016 Delaware Free News

GEORGETOWN, DELAWARE (3/4/2016) More than 120 students from the Sussex Technical High School Raven Nation Marching Band will travel to New York City on March 17 to take part in the […]

Local

Snow day: Some schools closed or opening late; I-495 speed limit reduced

March 4, 2016March 4, 2016 Delaware Free News

DELAWARE (3/4/2016) An overnight snowfall is delaying or closing some schools this morning. Closed Laurel School District (updated from delayed opening announced earlier) 1-hour delay Seaford School District Latest details […]

Local

Delaware snow: Up to 3 inches predicted

March 3, 2016March 3, 2016 Delaware Free News

DELAWARE (3/3/2016) A storm arriving late tonight and tapering off early Friday afternoon will dump from 1 to 3 inches of snow on Delaware, the National Weather Service predicts. A […]

Crime/Fires

Milford police charge Harrington man in home invasion

March 2, 2016 Delaware Free News

MILFORD, DELAWARE (3/2/2016) One man has been arrested and another person is being sought in a home invasion in Milford, city police reported today. The crime happened Monday in the […]

Lewes Georgetown Highway in Belltown (Photo: Google maps)
Crime/Fires

Police release name of 53-year-old man found dead in Belltown

March 1, 2016March 2, 2016 Delaware Free News

BELLTOWN, DELAWARE (3/1/2016) Delaware State Police have released the name of a 53-year-old man found dead outside a home in Belltown. Homicide detectives are investigating the death, and police said they suspect foul […]

Crime/Fires

1 dead in fire near Rehoboth Beach

March 1, 2016March 1, 2016 Delaware Free News

  REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE (3/1/2016) One person died this morning when fire swept through a home in the Sea Air Village community west of Rehoboth Beach, authorities said. The fire at 19940 […]

Rehoboth Avenue traffic circle (Photo: Google maps)
Roads

Car hits curb, driver charged with DUI

February 28, 2016 Delaware Free News

  REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE (2/28/2016) A Kent County man was charged with driving under the influence after his car hit a curb in the Rehoboth Avenue traffic circle, city police said. […]

Roads

Man seriously injured in U.S. 13 crash charged with DUI

February 27, 2016February 27, 2016 Delaware Free News

GREENWOOD, DELAWARE (2/27/2016) A 41-year-old man was seriously injured Friday night when his car spun out of control and struck a utility pole on U.S. 13 south of Greenwood, the Delaware […]

Crime/Fires

3 charged in Wawa armed robbery in Milford

February 23, 2016 Delaware Free News

MILFORD, DELAWARE (2/23/2016) Three men facing charges in several other robberies across the state have been arrested in the armed robbery earlier this month of a Wawa convenience store, Milford police reported […]

Crime/Fires

Houston woman charged in assault on Milford officer

February 17, 2016 Delaware Free News

MILFORD, DELAWARE (2/17/2016) A 24-year-old Houston woman was arrested in connection with a domestic incident in which she climbed onto the roof of her ex-boyfriend’s home, struck him and assaulted […]

Local

Delaware snow to change to sleet, freezing rain

February 15, 2016February 15, 2016 Delaware Free News

DELAWARE (2/15/2016) Light snow, more than an inch already on some parts of the state, will change to sleet and freezing rain late this afternoon, the National Weather Service says. […]

Roads

2 teens in critical condition after U.S. 113 crash

February 11, 2016February 11, 2016 Delaware Free News

  MILLSBORO, DELAWARE (2/11/2016) Two teenagers were in critical condition after a crash on U.S. 113 north of Millsboro, the Delaware State Police said. The accident happened about 3 p.m. […]

Crime/Fires

4 pounds of marijuana seized, Milford man arrested

February 11, 2016 Delaware Free News

  MILFORD, DELAWARE (2/11/2016) City police arrested a 20-year-old man on drug charges after a month-long investigation, authorities said this morning. Cristo J. Aguilar, of Milford, was arrested Monday after […]

Crime/Fires

Suspect in 5 bank robberies arrested

February 10, 2016 Delaware Free News

MILLSBORO, DELAWARE (2/10/2016) A man sought in connection with five bank robberies across the state and a gas station robbery has been arrested, Delaware State Police said. Darryl M. Trostle, of […]

Local

After snow, coldest air of season to arrive

February 9, 2016February 9, 2016 Delaware Free News

  DELAWARE (2/9/2016) Another inch or two of snow is possible in northern Delaware this evening, with the temperature then dropping and the coldest air of the season arriving for this […]

Crime/Fires

Gunshot fired in home invasion attempt

February 9, 2016February 9, 2016 Delaware Free News

SEAFORD, DELAWARE (2/9/2016) A gunshot was fired during an attempted home invasion east of Seaford, the Delaware State Police said this morning. The incident happened about 6:50 p.m. Monday in the […]

Passenger, 42, dies of injuries from Long Neck DUI crash

February 8, 2016February 9, 2016 Delaware Free News

LONG NECK, DELAWARE (2/8/2016) A 42-year-old man died today from injuries in a January crash in Long Neck, the Delaware State Police said. Joseph E. Deldeo Sr., of Millsboro, was initially […]

Crime/Fires

WSFS Bank robbed on Route 1 near Rehoboth Beach

February 8, 2016 Delaware Free News

REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE (2/8/2016) A man robbed a WSFS Bank branch near Rehoboth Beach this afternoon, Delaware State Police said. The robbery happened about 1:55 p.m. at 19335 Coastal Highway […]

Local

4-8 inches snow possible; coastal flooding may cause damage

February 8, 2016February 8, 2016 Delaware Free News

DELAWARE (2/8/2016) Coastal flooding predicted through Tuesday morning may flood some roads and damage vulnerable structures, the National Weather Service says. And much of Delaware may see 4 to 8 inches […]

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