Pickup driver located in bicycle hit-and-run
SEAFORD, DELAWARE (10/20/2015) The driver of a pickup truck that struck a bicyclist in a hit-and-run crash west of Seaford has been located, Delaware State Police said Monday. Investigators were […]
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Pedestrian struck by car on U.S. 40
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (10/19/2015) A pedestrian was struck by a car on U.S. 40 this evening, Delaware State Police said. The accident happened about 8:45 p.m. at Pulaski Highway (U.S. […]
One suspect in fatal Rodney Village home invasion surrenders
DOVER, DELAWARE (10/19/2015) One suspect in a home invasion south of Dover that left two people dead has surrendered to authorities in Pennsylvania, the Delaware State Police said today. Matthew […]
Man charged with DUI after car hits home
UPDATED STORY: Police release name of man charged NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (10/19/2015) A 32-year-old man was charged with DUI after his car struck a home, causing major damage, in the Chelsea […]
Employee injured in Macy’s robbery
DOVER, DELAWARE (10/19/2015) An employee was punched by one of two suspects in a robbery at the Macy’s store in the Dover Mall, city police said today. The robbery at […]
Pizza delivery woman robbed in Dover
UPDATED STORY: Police identify 3 suspects in Dover robbery DOVER, DELAWARE (10/19/2015) A pizza delivery woman was robbed in Dover after dropping off an order, Dover police said today. The […]
Wilmington police capture robbery suspect
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (10/19/2015) City police captured a suspect in the armed robbery of a gas station shortly after the crime happened, authorities announced this morning. The robbery happened about 7:10 […]
Wawa store robbed at gunpoint at Routes 4 and 72
UPDATED STORY: 3 charged in string of robberies BROOKSIDE, DELAWARE (10/19/2015) A Wawa convenience store at Routes 4 and 72 was robbed at gunpoint early Sunday, the Delaware State Police said. […]
Milton man dies, Wilmington woman injured in crash near Harbeson
HARBESON, DELAWARE (10/19/2015) A 34-year-old Milton man died Sunday in a two-vehicle crash on Route 5 south of Harbeson, the Delaware State Police said this morning. A pet dog also […]
Police name 2 killed in home invasion, 2 suspects
UPDATED STORY: Second suspect arrested DOVER, DELAWARE (10/18/2015) The names of a man and woman killed in a home invasion south of Dover early Saturday were released today by Delaware State […]
Fire hits 3 mobile homes in Stanton, ruled arson
[soliloquy id=”13140″] STANTON, DELAWARE (10/18/2015) Fire ripped through three trailers at the Park Place mobile home park early today, displacing 12 residents. All three fires were ruled arson. The fire was […]
Milford police seek tips in 2012 cold case homicide
MILFORD, DELAWARE (10/18/2015) Milford police are asking for tips from the public in an effort to solve a cold case homicide from 2012. Carlton May Jr. was 28 when he […]
Man charged in Taco Bell, Artisans’ Bank robberies
GLASGOW, DELAWARE (10/18/2015) A 20-year-old Newark man was charged in robberies at an Artisans’ Bank branch and a Taco Bell restaurant, Delaware State Police said Saturday. The Taco Bell robbery […]
Man robbed at knifepoint near Dover
DOVER, DELAWARE (10/18/2015) A 46-year-old man was robbed at knifepoint at the Generals Greene apartment complex near Dover on Saturday, the Delaware State Police said. The robbery happened about 4 […]
Man critically injured in motorcycle crash in Stanton
STANTON, DELAWARE (10/18/2015) A 26-year-old man was critically injured when his motorcycle crashed in Stanton on Saturday, authorities said. The accident happened about 4:30 p.m. near First State Boulevard and Sears […]
2 dead in home invasion near Dover
DOVER, DELAWARE (10/17/2015) A man and a woman were killed early today in the aftermath of a home invasion south of Dover, the Delaware State Police say. Police released this […]
Bicyclist, 20, killed in crash with Corvette
LONG NECK, DELAWARE (10/17/2015) A 20-year-old bicyclist was killed Friday night in a crash with a Corvette on Pot-Nets Road, the Delaware State Police reported this morning. Two men were injured […]
8 arrested after Milford police seize drugs, ammunition
MILFORD, DELAWARE (10/17/2015) Eight people were arrested after heroin, marijuana and handgun ammunition were seized in raids at four homes in Milford, city police said Friday. Search warrants were executed […]
2 men arrested in robberies
ELSMERE, DELAWARE (10/17/2015) Two men have been arrested in connection with several recent armed robberies in the Elsmere and New Castle area, including three at the same store on Kirkwood […]
1 dead in Long Neck bicycle crash
UPDATED STORY: Police identify victim, release other details LONG NECK, DELAWARE (10/16/2015) One person died and another was injured in a crash this evening involving a bicycle and a motor […]
Drugs, guns seized at home on U.S. 13; man arrested
FELTON, DELAWARE (10/16/2015) A 29-year-old man was arrested after drugs and guns were seized from a home south of Felton, the Delaware State Police said. Michael P. Garcia was taken […]
Teen critically injured in hit-run bicycle crash
UPDATED STORY: Police locate pickup driver in bicycle hit-and-run SEAFORD, DELAWARE (10/16/2015) A 17-year-old was critically injured Thursday when his bicycle was struck by a vehicle west of Seaford, the […]
Man shot in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (10/15/2015) A 24-year-old man was seriously wounded by gunfire this afternoon in the 100 block of W. 27th St., according to reports from the scene. The shooting was […]
21-year-old man charged in murder of Hockessin psychiatrist
HOCKESSIN, DELAWARE (10/15/2015) A 21-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing of a Hockessin psychiatrist early Wednesday, New Castle County police announced this afternoon. Christopher Frick of the […]
Suspect in stabbing at Maryland Park Apartments is arrested
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (10/15/2015) New Castle County police say they have arrested a suspect in a stabbing at the Maryland Park Apartments. Joselito Rojas, 36, of the 700 block of Robinson […]
More closures set for I-95/U.S. 202 interchange
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (10/15/2015) More road closures are underway by the Delaware Department of Transportation as concrete is replaced for the U.S. 202 and Interstate 95 interchange north of Wilmington. DelDOT says […]
2 Dover officers dragged, injured; suspect arrested
DOVER, DELAWARE (10/15/2015) A 28-year-old man was arrested after two Dover police officers were dragged by a vehicle early today, authorities said. The incident was reported at 2:16 a.m. at […]
First State Market on Kirkwood Highway robbed again
UPDATED STORY: 2 men arrested in robberies ELSMERE, DELAWARE (10/15/2015) A gunman robbed the First State Market convenience store west of Elsmere for the second time in a week, Delaware State […]
Auction of Delaware low-digit surf tags begins today
DOVER, DELAWARE (10/15/2015) A state online auction of low-digit surf fishing tags begins at 9 a.m. today. The online auction will offer surf tag numbers 9, 15, 19, 30, 40, […]
Liquor store robbed in Hockessin
HOCKESSIN, DELAWARE (10/14/2015) A gunman robbed the Westgate Wine and Spirits store on Tuesday night, Delaware State Police said tonight. The robbery was reported at 8:18 p.m. at 4115 Newport […]
Pedestrian struck by car on U.S. 13 in Dover dies
DOVER, DELAWARE (10/14/2015) A 47-year-old man died after he was struck by a car on southbound U.S. 13 (North DuPont Highway) near the Dover Mall, city police said. The accident […]
Man, 53, killed, three others wounded in Wilmington shootings
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (10/14/2015) One man was killed and three others wounded in shootings about 20 minutes apart at two locations in Wilmington late this afternoon, but police aren’t sure if […]
Tractor driver, 88, dies of injuries from fiery motorcycle crash
TOWNSEND, DELAWARE (10/14/2015) The driver of a farm tractor who was severely burned after colliding with a motorcycle on Route 9 has died of his injuries, Delaware State Police reported […]
2 hurt in Maryland Avenue crash near Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (10/14/2015 Two people were injured this morning in a crash involving a van and a car west of Wilmington, according to reports from the scene. The accident happened […]
Woman, 55, found dead in Hockessin home; man in custody
UPDATED STORY: 21-year-old man charged with murdering Hockessin psychiatrist HOCKESSIN, DELAWARE (10/14/2015) A 55-year-old woman was found dead in her Hockessin home this morning and New Castle County police say they have […]
Woman, 60, seriously injured in Mill Creek crash
MILL CREEK, DELAWARE (10/13/2015) A 60-year-old woman was seriously injured Tuesday when her vehicle collided with a pole in the 3000 block of Stoney Batter Road, authorities said. The accident […]
Oceanmart Deli robbed at gunpoint
KIRKWOOD, DELAWARE (10/14/2015) A gunman escaped with cash from the Oceanmart Deli, the Delaware State Police said Tuesday. The robbery at 2501 Red Lion Road (Route 71) happened about 7:20 […]
Police release photos in church attempted burglary
[soliloquy id=”12972″] STANTON, DELAWARE (10/14/2015) Delaware State Police released surveillance images Tuesday and are asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects in an attempted burglary at St. Mark’s […]
Wesley College student arrested on drug charges
DOVER, DELAWARE (10/14/2015) A Wesley College student was arrested on drug charges, Dover police said Tuesday. The arrest happened at 7:36 p.m. Thursday in Williams Hall, North Bradford and Cecil […]
Gun fired 6 times in Dover home invasion
DOVER, DELAWARE (10/14/2015) A gun was fired six times by two intruders during a Dover home invasion early Tuesday, city police said. The incident happened about 2:40 a.m. in the […]
Newark man dies after head-on crash on Old Baltimore Pike
NEWARK, DELAWARE (10/13/2015) A 35-year-old Newark man has died following a head-on crash earlier this month on Old Baltimore Pike, the Delaware State Police announced this evening. Scot A. Doyle […]
Bicyclist struck by SUV dies
DOVER, DELAWARE (10/13/2015) A 63-year-old man died Monday when the bicycle he was riding was struck by an SUV, Dover police said today. The accident happened just before 6 p.m. […]
Wilmington man, 23, charged in cold case murder
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (10/13/2015) A 23-year-old Wilmington man has been indicted on a first-degree murder charge in a cold case from 2008, Attorney General Matt Denn announced Tuesday. Rydell Mills was indicted in […]
Man struck by car in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (10/13/2015) A man suffered serious injuries when he was struck by a car as he was walking in Wilmington this morning, according to reports from the scene. The […]
Police identify man killed in fiery motorcycle, tractor crash
UPDATED STORY: Tractor driver dies of injuries TOWNSEND, DELAWARE (10/12/2015) A man on a motorcycle was killed and a farm tractor driver severely burned when their vehicles collided this afternoon […]
Man crossing Kirkwood Highway struck by vehicle
MILLTOWN, DELAWARE (10/12/2015) A 28-year-old man was injured when he was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross Kirkwood Highway (Route 2) this afternoon, authorities said. The accident happened about […]
Police name suspect in stabbing near Wilmington
UPDATED STORY: Suspect in stabbing arrested WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (10/12/2015) New Castle County police say they have identified a suspect in the stabbing of a 57-year-old man Sunday night at the […]
Woman, 26, seriously injured in I-95 ramp crash
CHRISTIANA, DELAWARE (10/12/2015) A 26-year-old woman was seriously injured when a vehicle crashed into a tree at the Interstate 95 southbound off-ramp to Route 273 (Christiana Road), authorities said. The […]
Man stabbed near Wilmington
UPDATE: Police identify suspect, say victim was 57 years old WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (10/11/2015) A man was reported stabbed this evening at the Maryland Park Apartments near Wilmington. The incident happened […]
Man injured in I-95 crash
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (10/11/2015) A 31-year-old man was injured early today when his car reportedly overturned on Interstate 95 north of Wilmington. The accident happened about 3:45 a.m. in the Rock […]