1 dead in crash near Georgetown
GEORGETOWN, DELAWARE (10/5/2015) One person died and another was injured in a crash involving a tractor-trailer and a pickup truck near Georgetown tonight, Delaware State Police said. The accident happened […]
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Rehoboth Beach police seek hit-and-run SUV
REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE (10/5/2015) City police are looking for a black SUV that smashed into a parked vehicle on Sunday, pushing it about 2½ parking spaces, before fleeing. The crash […]
Markell lifts limited state of emergency
[soliloquy id=”12541″] DELAWARE (10/5/2015) With coastal flooding diminishing, Gov. Jack Markell lifted a limited state of emergency in Sussex County at 1 p.m. today. “Thousands of state and local government officials […]
Man charged with DUI after 2 crashes
LEWES, DELAWARE (10/5/2015) A 26-year-old man was charged with DUI and other counts after hitting an SUV, causing it to overturn, then fleeing and crashing into the rear of a […]
Update on flooded Delaware roads
[soliloquy id=”12541″] DELAWARE (10/4/2015) The Delaware Department of Transportation released this update on flooded roads in the wake of a nor’easter that brought high winds and tides to the state. […]
2 charged with prostitution at Seaford spa
SEAFORD, DELAWARE (10/4/2015) Delaware State Police arrested two women on prostitution charges at the Peaceful Wellness Spa in Seaford. Police said the arrests at the massage parlor at 916 Middleford Road […]
Hundreds without power after nor’easter
[soliloquy id=”12541″] DELAWARE (10/3/2015) Hundreds of electric customers remained without power this morning in the wake of a nor’easter that battered the state with winds gusting near 60 mph, […]
Route 1 at beach among roads closed
[soliloquy id=”12541″] UPDATED STORY: Hundreds without power after nor’easter DOVER, DELAWARE (10/2/2015) Route 1 is closed in both directions between Bethany Beach and Dewey Beach due to high water, Delaware […]
Markell declares limited state of emergency for Sussex
[soliloquy id=”12541″] DELAWARE (10/2/2015) Gov. Jack Markell declared a limited state of emergency for Sussex County today as high tides and winds are expected to cause moderate to major coastal […]
Text of Gov. Markell’s emergency declaration
Declaration of Limited State of Emergency For Sussex County WHEREAS, as of Friday, October 2, 2015, a Nor’easter system has affected the State of Delaware and is projected to continue […]
Woman, man arrested in 3 robberies
REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE (10/1/2015) A woman and a man have been arrested in connection with three recent robberies in the Rehoboth Beach and Long Neck areas, Delaware State Police said this […]
Moderate to major tidal flooding predicted
DELAWARE (10/1/2015) Moderate to major coastal flooding is likely at successive high tides starting this afternoon and may continue into the weekend in Delaware, the National Weather Service says. Numerous roads […]
Man critically injured in scooter crash
LONG NECK, DELAWARE (9/30/2015) A 35-year-old Millsboro man was in critical condition after crashing a scooter east of Long Neck, the Delaware State Police said today. The accident was reported at […]
3 sought in home invasion near Seaford
SEAFORD, DELAWARE (9/30/2015) A man was in the shower when three armed people robbed him in a home invasion near Seaford, the Delaware State Police reported Tuesday. Police say the crime […]
ACLU sues Delaware State Police over ‘excessive force’
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/28/2015) The American Civil Liberties Union of Delaware is suing the Delaware State Police, claiming troopers used excessive force against innocent bystanders during execution of a search warrant […]
2 hospitals face DNREC hazardous waste fines
DOVER, DELAWARE (9/28/2015) Two Delaware hospitals are facing fines for violation of hazardous waste laws, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today. Bayhealth Kent General Hospital in […]
Female robs TD Bank near Rehoboth Beach
REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE (9/27/2015) A female bandit escaped with cash today from a TD Bank branch near Rehoboth Beach, according to Delaware State Police. The robbery happened just after 1 […]
Fire damages home in Dewey Beach
DEWEY BEACH, DELAWARE (9/27/2015) A fire caused moderate damage to a home in Dewey Beach on Saturday. The fire at 107 McKinley Ave. was reported shortly before noon. Rehoboth Beach […]
Woman, 39, killed in crash near Millsboro
MILLSBORO, DELAWARE (9/26/2015) A 39-year-old woman was killed when a small car she was riding in collided with a pickup truck on Route 24 west of Millsboro this morning, Delaware […]
Fire destroys docked boat at Mariner’s Cove
LONG NECK, DELAWARE (9/26/2015) Fire destroyed a boat docked at the Mariner’s Cove development off Long Neck Road early today , according to the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company. The fire […]
Female with gun robs Subway restaurant near Rehoboth Beach
UPDATED STORY: Female robs TD Bank near Rehoboth Beach REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE (9/26/2015) A Subway restaurant near Rehoboth Beach was robbed at gunpoint on Friday, the Delaware State Police said, […]
Woman robs Dunkin’ Donuts on Route 24
UPDATED STORY: Female robs TD Bank near Rehoboth Beach LONG NECK, DELAWARE (9/25/2015) A woman robbed the Dunkin’ Donuts shop on Route 24 in the Long Neck area this morning, Delaware […]
Crash with injuries on U.S. 113
[soliloquy id=”12189″] ELLENDALE, DELAWARE (9/25/2015) A crash with injuries caused delays on U.S. 113 near Ellendale this morning. The accident was reported about 7:42 a.m. at the Route 16 intersection. […]
Milford murder suspect arrested in Philadelphia
MILFORD, DELAWARE (9/24/2015) A suspect in a Milford home invasion and homicide last month has been arrested in Philadelphia, police announced today. Abdul T. White was arrested Wednesday morning and […]
Man struck by tractor-trailer on I-95 in critical condition
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/23/2015) A 44-year-old man struck by a tractor-trailer this morning on Interstate 95 was taken to Christiana Hospital in critical condition, authorities said. The pedestrian accident happened about […]
Motorcyclist dies after Route 1 crash
LEWES, DELAWARE (9/23/2015 ) A motorcyclist involved in a crash on Route 1 near Lewes on Saturday has died of his injuries, Delaware State Police said this afternoon. The accident […]
Trooper pulls driver from burning truck after crash
MILTON, DELAWARE (9/21/2015) A Delaware State Police trooper rescued an unconscious driver from a truck that caught fire after crashing into a tree along Route 1 north of Milton early Sunday, authorities […]
Couple seriously injured in Route 1 motorcycle crash
MILTON, DELAWARE (9/19/2015) A husband and wife were injured when a motorcycle collided Friday with a car that pulled out in front of it on southbound Route 1 east of Milton, […]
Woman seriously injured in U.S. 113 crash
LINCOLN, DELAWARE (9/17/2015) A woman was seriously injured this evening in a single-vehicle crash on U.S. 113 near Lincoln, the Delaware State Police say. The crash happened about 7:30 p.m. […]
Police ID two killed in head-on crash
LAUREL, DELAWARE (9/15/2015) A head-on crash east of Laurel killed a driver and passenger in one car and seriously injured the other driver, Delaware State Police said this morning. The […]
2 dead in crash near Laurel
UPDATED STORY: Police ID two killed in head-on crash LAUREL, DELAWARE (9/15/2015) Two people died tonight and a third person was seriously injured in a crash east of Laurel, according […]
Tips offered after thefts from vehicles in Sussex
MILLSBORO/LONG NECK DELAWARE (9/14/2015) In the wake of several thefts from vehicles in Sussex County, the Delaware State Police are offering tips to residents to help avoid similar crimes. The incidents […]
Man sought in vehicle thefts near Milford
MILFORD, DELAWARE (9/14/2015) A 36-year-old Milford man is being sought in connection with the theft of a vehicle and thefts from vehicles west of the city, Delaware State Police said. […]
Man killed, woman in critical condition after Long Neck crash
LONG NECK, DELAWARE (9/13/2015) A man was killed and a woman critically injured in a single-vehicle crash late Saturday night, Delaware State Police said this morning. The accident was reported […]
Man in critical condition after Route 1 motorcycle, SUV crash
UPDATED STORY: Motorcyclist dies after Route 1 crash LEWES, DELAWARE (9/13/2015) A 39-year-old Laurel man was in critical condition after rear-ending an SUV on Route 1 near Lewes late Saturday […]
Infant killed in crash; mother charged
BRIDGEVILLE, DELAWARE (9/12/2015) An infant was killed and her sister and mother were injured when a car struck a utility pole and overturned east of Bridgeville, the Delaware State Police reported. […]
Boater faces alcohol charge after Nanticoke River accident
SEAFORD, DELAWARE (9/12/2015) A Laurel man was arrested by Fish & Wildlife officers and charged with operating a vessel under the influence of alcohol following a boating accident that ejected him […]
30-year-old man sought in Milford murder, home invasion
UPDATED STORY: Milford murder suspect arrested in Philadelphia MILFORD, DELAWARE (9/10/2015) A 30-year-old man is being sought on first-degree murder and home invasion charges, Milford police said today. He also […]
13 arrested, 3 sought in Kent drug ring crackdown
[soliloquy id=”11693″] UPDATED STORY: Kevin A. McDonald Jr. arrested on new charges, held without bail UPDATED STORY: Abdul T. White arrested in Philadelphia KENT COUNTY, DELAWARE (9/10/2015) Thirteen people have […]
Motorcyclist killed, wife injured in crash near Broadkill Beach
BROADKILL BEACH, DELAWARE (9/8/2015) A motorcyclist was killed and his wife injured in a crash near Broadkill Beach on Monday, the Delaware State Police said today. The accident happened about […]
28-year-old man charged in 3 Rehoboth-area robberies
REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE (9/5/2015) A 28-year-old Lewes-area man has been charged in three robberies in the Rehoboth Beach area, Delaware State Police said this morning. Anthony Lynch was arrested Friday […]
Police: 5 arrested in outlets shoplifting ring
REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE (9/5/2015) Five people from Blades have been charged in connection with an organized shoplifting ring after being caught with items from various outlet stores along Route 1 […]
$75,000 fire damage at Swell Tiki Bar near Rehoboth Beach
REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE (9/4/2014) Fire caused $75,000 damage early today at the Swell Tiki Bar & Grill in West Rehoboth, authorities said. Rehoboth firefighters found heavy smoke coming from the […]
2 hurt in motorcycle, dump truck crash near Lewes
LEWES, DELAWARE (9/4/2015) Two people were injured, one critically, when a motorcycle collided with a dump truck west of Lewes, Delaware State Police said today. The accident happened about 2:25 […]
Cape Henlopen fishing pier reopening Friday
CAPE HENLOPEN STATE PARK, DELAWARE (9/3/2015) The 70-year-old fishing pier at Cape Henlopen State Park will reopen Friday, ahead of schedule, officials announced today. The pier on the Delaware Bay […]
Tractor-trailer carrying chickens overturns near Milton
MILTON, DELAWARE (9/1/2015) A tractor-trailer carrying live chickens overturned north of Milton this morning, closing Route 5 between Reynolds Pond and Draper roads, Delaware State Police said. The crash happened […]
Milford police: 2 shootings at same apartment complex
MILFORD, DELAWARE (8/31/2015) A pair of shooting incidents that police said earlier were related both happened at the same apartment complex, Milford police said today. Initially, police reported someone shot […]
2-year-old girl shot in home near Ocean View; dad charged
OCEAN VIEW, DELAWARE (8/30/2015) A 2-year-old girl was shot in a home south of Ocean View early today when a man was showing his wife a handgun he had just obtained […]
Man charged with trying to murder girlfriend
BRIDGEVILLE, DELAWARE (8/29/2015) A 20-year-old Seaford man was charged with trying to murder his girlfriend after her throat was slashed during a domestic argument, Delaware State Police said this morning. […]
2 shootings reported in Milford
UPDATED STORY: Both Milford shootings at same apartment complex MILFORD, DELAWARE (8/29/2015) City police say they are investigating two shootings they think are related. The first happened about 2:15 a.m. Friday […]