Driver charged in bicycle hit-and-run
SEAFORD, DELAWARE (11/25/2015) A Maryland man was charged Tuesday in a hit-and-run bicycle accident that critically injured a teenager west of Seaford last month, Delaware State Police said. Justin J. […]
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WBOC starts FM radio station
SALISBURY, MARYLAND (11/25/2015) The company that operates television station WBOC now has an FM radio station. WBOC-FM is on 102.5 with a 50,000-watt signal that can be heard in lower Delaware. […]
Smyrna home searched in homicide investigation; dog killed
SMYRNA, DELAWARE (11/24/2015) A 51-year-old Smyrna man was arrested in connection with a domestic assault at Bayhealth Kent General Hospital in Dover, and police say his home was searched in […]
Elsmere mystery: Police seek help identifying man wrapped in towel
ELSMERE, DELAWARE (11/24/2015) Elsmere police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a naked man found wrapped in a towel at the Wilsmere Train Yard. The man, found Friday, […]
‘Byways Bucks’ discount shopping touted in New Castle
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (11/24/2015) U.S. Sen. Tom Carper led other officials this morning at an event promoting local shopping with the ‘Byways Bucks’ program. The coupon voucher program offers special […]
Wells Fargo Bank robbed on Capitol Trail
PIKE CREEK, DELAWARE (11/24/2015) A Wells Fargo Bank branch was robbed on Monday, the Delaware State Police said today. The incident happened shortly after 3 p.m. at 2624 Capitol Trail […]
New Route 299 lanes planned; Middletown workshop set
MIDDLETOWN, DELAWARE (11/24/2015) A public workshop is planned by the Delaware Department of Transportation to explain proposed Route 299 improvements, which include adding new lanes to the road. The workshop […]
Domino’s Pizza robbed at gunpoint in New Castle
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (11/24/2015) A Domino’s Pizza store was robbed at gunpoint, city police reported Monday. The robbery in the 1100 block of Delaware St. happened about 3 p.m. Sunday, […]
New Castle woman charged in theft of minivan
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (11/24/2015) City police arrested a Washington Park woman on drug and vehicle theft charges, authorities reported Monday. Andrea N. Brown, 23, of the 700 block of W. […]
With robberies increasing, Wilmington police offer 7 tips for safety
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (11/24/2015) City police are offering tips to the public after seeing an increase in armed and strong-arm robberies in Wilmington. Thieves are targeting cellphones and other personal items […]
Gunman robs Red Roof Inn in Dover
DOVER, DELAWARE (11/24/2015) A gunman escaped with the cash drawer containing money from the Red Roof Inn, city police said Monday. The robbery at 652 N. DuPont Highway (U.S. 13) happened about […]
1 arrested, 1 sought in prescription fraud
HARRINGTON, DELAWARE (11/23/2015) One man was arrested and police have a warrant for another in an attempt to obtain prescription medications belonging to a dead person, Harrington police said. Larry […]
Man charged with impersonating police officer in Bear
BEAR, DELAWARE (11/23/2015) A 34-year-old Wilmington man was charged with impersonating a police officer after a traffic stop in Bear, the New Castle County police said Sunday. Two officers stopped […]
Harbor Club Apartments fire routs residents
OGLETOWN, DELAWARE (11/22/2015) Residents were safely evacuated after fire broke out this morning at the Harbor Club Apartments. Christiana firefighters responded to the blaze at 28 Cheswold Blvd. about 8:30 a.m. […]
Police identify 30-year-old woman struck, killed on I-495
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (11/12/2015) A 30-year-old woman was struck and killed while walking along Interstate 495 south of Wilmington early today, according to Delaware State Police. The accident happened about 1:45 a.m. in the […]
Abbott’s Grill reopened after fire cleanup
MILFORD, DELAWARE (11/22/2015) Abbott’s Grill was reopening Saturday after cleanup from a small fire the day before. The restaurant at 249 NE Front St., in the Riverwalk Center at Milford shopping plaza, […]
36-year-old man struck, killed on U.S. 40 in Bear is identified
BEAR, DELAWARE (11/21/2015) A 36-year-old man was struck and killed while walking across U.S. 40 in Bear late Friday night, Delaware State Police said. Police this afternoon identified the man killed […]
2 robbery attempts outside Walmart on Wilton Boulevard
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (11/21/2015) A man fled empty-handed after two robbery attempts outside the Walmart store at 117 Wilton Blvd., the Delaware State Police reported this evening. The attempts happened about […]
Police subdue 13-year-old robbery suspect with stun gun
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (11/21/2015) A 13-year-old boy was arrested after robbing a customer outside the Wawa store at Beaver Brook Plaza along U.S. 13, the Delaware State Police reported this […]
Elderly man rescued after van goes into pond
STANTON, DELAWARE (11/21/2015) An 89-year-old man was rescued by firefighters after his van went into a retention pond this evening, according to reports from the scene. The incident happened about 5:30 […]
Exxon gas station robbed on U.S. 13
LAUREL, DELAWARE (11/21/2015) A man robbed an Exxon gas station on U.S. 13 near Laurel on Friday night, Delaware State Police said this morning. The crime happened about 8:10 p.m. […]
Shots fired at bowling alley party near Newport
NEWPORT, DELAWARE (11/21/2015) Shots were fired outside a bowling alley west of Newport where a youth birthday party was being held, according to reports from the scene. The incident happened […]
19-year-old man shot in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (11/21/2015) A 19-year-old man was in stable condition after a shooting in Wilmington on Friday night, city police said. The incident was reported at 6:48 p.m. in the area […]
2 children injured, one critically, in Route 9 crash
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (11/21/2015) Two children were injured Friday, one of them critically, in a two-vehicle collision on Route 9 south of New Castle, authorities said. The accident happened just […]
UD professor charged with stalking
NEWARK, DELAWARE (11/20/2015) A University of Delaware professor has been charged with felony stalking of another UD employee, campus police announced this afternoon. William Harris, 66, of Churchville, Maryland, was […]
Fire closes Abbott’s Grill in Milford
UPDATED STORY: Restaurant reopened after fire cleanup MILFORD, DELAWARE (11/20/2015) A fire early today has temporarily closed Abbott’s Grill in Milford. Carlisle Fire Company responded to the fire at 249 NE […]
Maryland man charged in Delaware stabbing, robbery
CAMDEN, DELAWARE (11/20/2015) A Maryland man has been charged in the Aug. 24 robbery and stabbing of a Georgetown man north of Camden, the Delaware State Police reported today. The […]
43-year-old woman killed in crash
BRIDGEVILLE, DELAWARE (11/20/2015) A 43-year-old Seaford woman was killed early today when she was ejected from a car that went out of control, struck a pole and overturned east of […]
Milford woman charged in elderly credit card theft
MILFORD, DELAWARE (11/19/2015) A 38-year-old Milford woman has been charged with stealing an elderly woman’s credit card and using it to to shop and buy food at restaurants, city police […]
Wilmington man faces drug, gun charges in Dover
DOVER, DELAWARE (11/19/2015) A 20-year-old Wilmington man was arrested on drug and gun charges after he failed to stop his car at a stop sign, Dover police said today. The arrest […]
6 hurt in Newport crash
NEWPORT, DELAWARE (11/19/2015) Six people were injured this evening in a two-vehicle crash in Newport, according to reports from the scene. The broadside accident involving a car and […]
Denn calls Gold Club nuisance, seeks shutdown
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (11/19/2015) Attorney General Matt Denn, calling the Gold Club a criminal nuisance, is seeking a court order to close the adult entertainment business just south of Wilmington. The […]
Teen arrested after BB gun damage in Brandywine Hundred
BRANDYWINE HUNDRED, DELAWARE (11/19/2015) A 17-year-old boy has been charged with damaging multiple homes and vehicles with a BB gun earlier this week, New Castle County police said this morning. […]
Bus driver on school trip charged with DUI
TRAPPE, MARYLAND (11/19/2015) A commercial bus driver from Delaware transporting school children back from a field trip was arrested Wednesday night by Maryland State Police and charged with driving under the […]
Police: Probation officer fires at teen’s vehicle heading toward him
BLADES, DELAWARE (11/18/2015) A juvenile probation officer fired his gun when a vehicle with a teenager at the wheel began driving toward him, Delaware State Police reported this morning. The incident began about […]
Police identify man shot to death at Gold Club
UPDATED STORY: Police arrest Gold Club homicide suspect WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (11/18/2015) Delaware State Police this morning released the name of a 35-year-old man shot to death at the Gold Club […]
2 face charges in Newark GameStop robberies
NEWARK, DELAWARE (11/18/2015) Two men are facing charges in robberies at the GameStop store on Suburban Drive in Newark, city police said Tuesday. The first robbery happened Oct. 27 and […]
After robberies, police offer tips to delivery businesses
MINQUADALE, DELAWARE (11/18/2015) In the aftermath of several armed robberies of food delivery drivers in Bear and Glasgow, the New Castle County police are offering tips to local businesses making deliveries: […]
5 delivery drivers robbed in Bear, Glasgow
BEAR/GLASGOW, DELAWARE (11/18/2015) Five drivers have been robbed in the Bear-Glasgow area in recent weeks while making food deliveries, New Castle County police reported today. The robberies happened between Oct. […]
Choir director charged in rape of middle school student
HOCKESSIN, DELAWARE (11/17/2015) A Newark man has been charged with raping a 13-year-old student at H.B. du Pont Middle School multiple times while he was choir director there, Delaware State […]
Record Delaware bluefish caught with help of another fish
LEWES, DELAWARE (11/17/2015) A 24.8-pound bluefish was caught after it grabbed a black sea bass the angler had already hooked and was reeling in, state officials said today, breaking a 35-year-old […]
Dover man arrested on gun, drug charges
DOVER, DELAWARE (11/17/2015) A 20-year-old Dover man was arrested on drug and gun charges after a traffic stop at White Oak Road and Frear Drive, city police said today. The […]
Police seek tips in Gold Club homicide
UPDATED STORY: Suspect arrested in Gold Club homicide UPDATED STORY: Police identify victim WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (11/17/2015) Delaware State Police investigators are asking for tips from the public after a 35-year-old […]
I-95 work to close 3 northbound lanes tonight
CHRISTIANA, DELAWARE (11/17/2015) Motorists will face delays tonight as three northbound Interstate 95 lanes are closed at Christiana to allow for repairing of the bridge deck over Routes 1/7, the Delaware Department […]
84-year-old woman dies after 3-car crash
CAMDEN, DELAWARE (11/16/2015) An 84-year-old Felton woman died over the weekend after a three-car crash west of Camden that also injured a passenger in another car, the Delaware State Police reported […]
Man killed near Delaware Park is identified
MILLTOWN, DELAWARE (11/16/2015) A man killed while walking across Kirkwood Highway near the entrance road for Delaware Park was identified this afternoon. Donald L. Hitch, 59, of Wilmington, died when […]
21-year-old man seriously injured in Route 1 rollover crash
BLACKBIRD, DELAWARE (11/16/2015) A 21-year-old man was injured in a rollover crash on Route 1 near Blackbird Creek this morning, authorities said. The crash happened shortly after 10 a.m. The driver was […]
2 charged in package theft after police get video
STANTON, DELAWARE (11/16/2015) A man and woman have been charged with the theft of packages from a home after a video showing the theft was posted online, New Castle […]
Man charged in Breezewood package theft
BROOKSIDE, DELAWARE (11/16/2015) A man has been charged in the theft of a package delivered to a home in the Breezewood community, New Castle County police said, and his girlfriend also […]
Plaque honors hero of Rodney Square
[soliloquy id=”13986″] WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (11/16/2015) A plaque and bench on Rodney Square now honor the man stabbed to death while saving the life of a woman and her baby […]