Police: Man struck, killed woman with car, dumped body
‘ NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (3/1/2016) A 31-year-old man was arrested today in the death of a Dover woman whose body was dropped in the parking lot of the New Castle […]
Crime/Fires
1 dead in fire near Rehoboth Beach
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 […]
Wilmington homicide victim identified; reward offered
UPDATED STORY: 19-year-old man charged in Wilmington homicide WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (3/1/2016) A 25-year-old man shot to death over the weekend was identified Monday by Wilmington police, and a reward is […]
Woman carjacked at Papa John’s on Route 4
OGLETOWN, DELAWARE (3/1/2016) A carjacking in the parking lot of Papa John’s Pizza is under investigation by Delaware State Police. The crime happened about 8 p.m. Saturday in the parking […]
Wilmington man charged in 2013 Paladin Club double homicide
EDGEMOOR, DELAWARE (2/29/2016) A Wilmington man has been charged in the 2013 double homicide at the Paladin Club Condominiums, New Castle County police announced today. It is the fourth arrest […]
Newark police: Home invasion of UD student was drug related
NEWARK, DELAWARE (2/29/2016) Three men are being sought after a drug-related home invasion that targeted a University of Delaware student, Newark police said this morning. The incident happened about 1:20 a.m. […]
Man arrested in robbery of Smoke Shop on Kirkwood Highway
ELSMERE, DELAWARE (2/29/2016) Delaware State Police say a suspect has been arrested in connection with the robbery of The Smoke Shop on Kirkwood Highway west of Elsmere. The robbery happened Feb. 7 […]
Man shot to death at Prides Court apartments is identified
UPDATED STORY: Arrest warrant issued for suspect in Prides Court murder OGLETOWN, DELAWARE (2/28/2016) A 31-year-old man shot to death Saturday night in the Prides Court apartment complex has […]
Woman shot in Oakmont
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (2/28/2016) A woman was shot this evening in the Oakmont community near New Castle, police said. The shooting happened about 6 p.m. in the first block of […]
Man shot in leg, face in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (2/28/2016) A 41-year-old man was shot in the leg and face in Wilmington on Saturday night, city police said. The incident happened about 9:15 p.m. in the 2100 […]
28-year-old man charged in Game Stop robbery
BRANDYWINE HUNDRED, DELAWARE (2/28/2016) A 28-year-old man has been charged in the robbery of a Game Stop store in Brandywine Hundred, the Delaware State Police reported Saturday. The robbery at […]
Bear man, girlfriend charged in robbery blitz
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (2/27/2016) A Bear man and his girlfriend have been charged in three armed robberies that happened in quick succession in the New Castle area, Delaware State Police […]
Smyrna police charge Maryland man in Domino’s Pizza robbery
SMYRNA, DELAWARE (2/27/2016) A Maryland man has been charged in a second robbery, Smyrna police said this morning. Vontaye Gilbert, 36, of Chestertown, had been captured while fleeing a robbery […]
25-year-old man shot to death in Wilmington
UPDATED STORY: Wilmington police identify homicide victim; reward offered WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (2/27/2016) A 25-year-old man was shot to death Friday night, Wilmington police said. The shooting happened about 6:45 p.m. […]
4 charged in drug sales
WOODSIDE, DELAWARE (2/27/2016) Four people were arrested Friday after a two-month investigation into illegal drug sales, Delaware State Police said. The arrests happened after police from multiple agencies raided a […]
Police identify 23-year-old man shot to death near Dover
DOVER, DELAWARE (2/26/2016) A 23-year-old man who was shot to death late Thursday in the Capitol Park neighborhood near Dover was identified this afternoon by Delaware State Police. An autopsy by […]
1 arrested, 1 sought in Newark burglaries
NEWARK, DELAWARE (2/26/2016) One man was arrested and another is being sought on burglary charges after they were identified from surveillance video, Newark police reported Thursday. The first burglary happened […]
Wilmington stabbing victim in serious condition
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (2/24/2015) A 23-year-old man was in serious but stable condition after being stabbed early today, Wilmington police said. The stabbing happened about 5:45 a.m. in the 600 block […]
Woman charged in Arby’s attempted robbery
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (2/24/2016) A 40-year-old woman was charged in the attempted robbery of an Arby’s restaurant on U.S. 13 in New Castle, city police said this morning. The robbery […]
Walgreens in Pike Creek robbed at gunpoint
PIKE CREEK, DELAWARE (2/24/2016) A man with a handgun robbed a Walgreens pharmacy in Pike Creek, the Delaware State Police reported Tuesday. The crime happened about 8:20 p.m. Monday at 4575 […]
Dover officer cleared of assault charge resigns from force
DOVER, DELAWARE (2/24/2016) A Dover police officer acquitted of assaulting a suspect resigned from the force Tuesday, authorities announced. Following a negotiated separation from employment, police said, Cpl. Thomas Webster […]
3 charged in Wawa armed robbery in Milford
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 […]
Photos: Frederica firefighters extinguish car fire off Route 1
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2 rescued after home set on fire
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (2/22/2016) City firefighters rescued two residents from a porch roof after a fire was intentionally set and spread through the home Sunday, authorities said. One firefighter was injured. […]
Boyfriend charged in murder of Wilmington woman
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (2/19/2016) A 49-year-old Wilmington man has been charged with first-degree murder in the death his girlfriend, city police said this morning. Police said Inga Young, 45, was […]
Fire rips industrial park buildings near New Castle; firefighter injured
[soliloquy id=”16365″] NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (2/19/2016) Fire swept through two buildings at an industrial park south of New Castle this morning, and one firefighter was taken to a hospital. […]
Police investigate woman’s traumatic death in Wilmington home
UPDATED STORY: Boyfriend arrested after I-95 chase, charged with first-degree murder WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (2/18/2016) A woman found dead in a Wilmington home this afternoon had signs of trauma to her […]
Fire hits home in Alapocas
ALAPOCAS, DELAWARE (2/18/2016) Fire damaged a home in the Alapocas neighborhood early today, according to reports from the scene. The fire in the basement was reported at 3:17 a.m. in […]
Man robbed at knifepoint in Wawa parking lot
DOVER, DELAWARE (2/18/2016) A 22-year-old man was robbed at knifepoint in the parking lot of a Wawa convenience store, Dover police said Wednesday. The robbery at 290 S. DuPont Highway, […]
Robber with gun flees after restaurant worker chases with knife
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (2/18/2016) A man with a handgun trying to rob the China Inn Restaurant fled empty-handed when a female employee picked up a large knife and chased him […]
Suspect in Gold Club homicide arrested
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (2/18/2016) A suspect has been arrested in the shooting death of a 35-year-old man at the Gold Club south of Wilmington in November, the Delaware State Police reported […]
Fire heavily damages Yorklyn home; resident escapes
YORKLYN, DELAWARE (2/17/2016) Fire heavily damaged a home in Yorklyn this afternoon, but a passerby helped a resident in a wheelchair escape from the building, according to reports from […]
Houston woman charged in assault on Milford officer
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 […]
Child playing with lighter starts house fire near Camden
CAMDEN, DELAWARE (2/17/2016) A child playing with a cigarette lighter started a house fire east of Camden causing $5,000 damage on Tuesday, authorities said. The fire was reported at 1:29 […]
Student charged with having gun, marijuana at Newark High School
NEWARK, DELAWARE (2/17/2016) A Newark High School student was arrested on gun and drug charges after a teacher smelled marijuana in a classroom, city police said. The incident happened about […]
Maids charged in theft of jewelry, heirloom silverware
MILFORD CROSSROADS, DELAWARE (2/15/2016) Two maids were charged in the theft of jewelry, heirloom silverware and other items from a home they were hired to clean, New Castle County police […]
Fire hits Autumn Park Apartments in Glasgow
GLASGOW, DELAWARE (2/15/2015) Fire broke out at an apartment complex in Glasgow this afternoon, according to reports from the scene. The blaze was reported about 4:30 p.m. at 37 […]
Newark police: Woman kidnapped, abused, stabbed by ex-boyfriend
NEWARK, DELAWARE (2/14/2016) A 25-year-old Wilmington man was arrested on charges of kidnapping and abusing his ex-girlfriend for several hours, including stabbing her in the arm, Newark police said today. […]
Woman pistol-whipped in home invasion; 3 sought
DOVER, DELAWARE (2/14/2016) A 22-year-old woman was pistol-whipped during a home invasion south of Dover, the Delaware State Police said today. The incident was reported about 11:15 p.m. Saturday in […]
Man, 45, shot multiple times in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (2/14/2016) A 45-year-old man was shot multiple times Saturday night, city police said this morning. The shooting was reported at 9:50 p.m. in the 1700 block of W. Second St., […]
1 dead, 1 wounded in Belvedere shooting
NEWPORT, DELAWARE (2/13/2016) One man was killed and another seriously wounded in a shooting in the Belvedere community west of Newport late Friday night, New Castle County police said […]
Fire started by wood stove destroys building near Townsend
TOWNSEND, DELAWARE (2/13/2016) A fire that began when a wood stove malfunctioned destroyed a storage building east of Townsend early today, authorities said. Damage to the building in the 800 block […]
3 Christiana High students arrested after fight on bus
NEWPORT, DELAWARE (2/13/2016) Three students were arrested following a fight on a Christina School District bus along Interstate 95, the Delaware State Police said Friday. The incident was reported at […]
8 charged in illegal sportsbook payout at restaurant
BRANDYWINE HUNDRED, DELAWARE (2/12/2016) Eight people have been arrested in connection with an illegal sportsbook payout at a Brandywine Hundred restaurant, including the owner, authorities said today . Those charged […]
Man robbed at gunpoint in Bear
BEAR, DELAWARE (2/12/2016) A man walking along Salem Church Road in Bear was robbed at gunpoint, Delaware State Police said Thursday. The robbery about 8:30 a.m. Wednesday happened just north […]
3 charged in meth lab near Felton
FELTON, DELAWARE (2/12/2016) Three men were charged with operating a methamphetamine lab south of Felton after one of them was arrested for shoplifting components used in making the drug, the Delaware State […]
Robbery try at Burger King drive-thru fails
CLAYMONT, DELAWARE (2/11/2016) A masked man with a gun walked up to the Burger King drive-thru in Claymont and attempted to rob the restaurant, but two employees he confronted went […]
Fight halts Christina school bus on I-95
UPDATED STORY: 3 students charged, more arrests expected NEWPORT, DELAWARE (2/12/2016) A fight broke out on a Christina School District bus, with the driver pulling over on northbound Interstate 95 […]
Six arrested on drug charges at C&D Canal
MIDDLETOWN, DELAWARE (2/11/2016) Six people from Maryland were arrested on drug charges after Delaware Fish & Wildlife officers stopped them for illegally operating vehicles in a conservation area at […]
Suspect arrested in TD Bank robbery
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (2/11/2016) A 26-year-old man has been arrested in the robbery of a TD Bank branch near New Castle, the Delaware State Police said Wednesday. The robbery at […]