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Wilmington police: Masked man with gun arrested

February 11, 2016 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (2/11/2016) City police arrested a man wearing a ski mask and carrying a handgun, authorities said Wednesday. The arrest happened about 3 p.m. Tuesday in the 200 block […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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TD Bank robbed near New Castle

February 9, 2016February 9, 2016 Delaware Free News

  NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (2/9/2016) A robber escaped with cash from a TD Bank branch near New Castle this afternoon, Delaware State Police said. The robbery at 82 Christiana Road […]

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Police identify T.G.I. Friday’s homicide victim

February 9, 2016February 9, 2016 Delaware Free News

  NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (2/9/2016) City police this afternoon released the name of a 48-year-old man shot to death Monday night outside T.G.I. Friday’s Restaurant on U.S. 13.   The […]

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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 […]

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2 Newark men charged in Wawa, other robberies

February 9, 2016 Delaware Free News

BEAR, DELAWARE (2/9/2016) Two Newark men were arrested during the attempted robbery of a Wawa store on U.S. 40 in Bear after an alert off-duty employee recognized their van, Delaware […]

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16-year-old girl shot in Wilmington

February 8, 2016February 8, 2016 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (2/8/2016) A 16-year-old girl was shot in Wilmington this evening, according to city police. The shooting happened about 7:30 p.m. at Second and Van Buren streets. The girl […]

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Smoke shop robbed at gunpoint near Elsmere

February 8, 2016February 29, 2016 Delaware Free News

UPDATED STORY: Suspect arrested in robbery of The Smoke Shop ELSMERE, DELAWARE (2/8/2016) An armed man robbed the The Smoke Shop on Kirkwood Highway west of Elsmere, the Delaware State Police […]

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1 dead in T.G.I. Friday’s shooting

February 8, 2016February 9, 2016 Delaware Free News

UPDATED STORY: Police seek witnesses after man shot to death at T.G.I. Friday’s NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (2/8/2016) One person was killed this evening in a shooting at the TGI Friday’s Restaurant […]

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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 […]

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Man robs Wawa store on U.S. 40 in Bear

February 6, 2016 Delaware Free News

BEAR, DELAWARE (2/6/2016) Delaware State Police say a man robbed a Wawa store in Bear. The crime happened about 4 a.m. Friday at 1605 Pulaski Highway (U.S. 40). The robber […]

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2 brothers wanted on theft charges arrested

February 6, 2016 Delaware Free News

DOVER, DELAWARE (2/6/2016) Two Milford brothers sought on theft charges have been arrested, Delaware State Police said Friday. Matthew A. Meding, 26, and Joshua W. Meding, 24, were taken into […]

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Suspect detained by witness in Brandywine Hundred dies

February 6, 2016 Delaware Free News

      BRANDYWINE HUNDRED, DELAWARE (2/6/2016) A 42-year-old Claymont man detained by a witness to vehicle tampering has died, New Castle County police said Friday. John Fretchel, of the […]

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2 brothers sought on theft charges

February 5, 2016 Delaware Free News

MILFORD, DELAWARE (2/5/2016) Two brothers from Milford are being sought on theft charges by Delaware State Police, who asked for the public’s help in finding them. Matthew A. Meding, 26, is […]

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Wilmington police arrest 2 after fatal home invasion in Browntown

February 4, 2016February 4, 2016 Delaware Free News

  WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (2/4/2016) Two men were arrested today in the wake of a home invasion last month that left one man dead and four others wounded by gunfire, Wilmington police said […]

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Police: Bank robbery suspect identified

February 3, 2016February 3, 2016 Delaware Free News

  GLASGOW, DELAWARE (2/3/2016) Less than a day after release of a surveillance image, a suspect in the robbery of a WSFS Bank branch and the attempted robbery of a Wells […]

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Dover man, 22, arrested on drug, gun charges

February 3, 2016February 3, 2016 Delaware Free News

  DOVER, DELAWARE (2/3/2016) A 22-year-old Dover man was arrested on drug and weapon charges, city police said today. The arrest of Morris Savage came about 1:20 p.m. Tuesday at […]

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Suspect in critical condition after being detained by witness

February 2, 2016February 6, 2016 Delaware Free News

BRANDYWINE HUNDRED, DELAWARE (2/2/2016) A witness held a theft suspect for police this morning and the suspect was in critical condition after suffering a medical emergency, authorities said. The incident happened […]

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Wawa store robbed at gunpoint near Dover

February 2, 2016February 2, 2016 Delaware Free News

DOVER, DELAWARE (2/2/2016) A Wawa convenience store near Dover was robbed at gunpoint early this morning, Delaware State Police said. The robbery happened about 4:25 a.m. at 1525 E. Lebanon Road […]

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Dunkin’ Donuts robbed at gunpoint on U.S. 13

January 30, 2016February 1, 2016 Delaware Free News

NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (1/30/2016) A Dunkin’ Donuts shop was robbed at gunpoint early Saturday along U.S. 13 near New Castle, the Delaware State Police said. The robbery at 201 S. […]

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Death of 47-year-old man near New Castle ruled homicide

January 29, 2016July 15, 2016 Delaware Free News

UPDATED STORY: Delaware murder suspect arrested in New York NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (1/29/2016) The death of a man in the Mallard Pointe commnunity near New Castle has been ruled a […]

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2 indicted in Brandywine Hundred cold case murder

January 29, 2016January 29, 2016 Delaware Free News

  BRANDYWINE HUNDRED, DELAWARE (1/29/2016) Two Pennsylvania men have been indicted on first-degree murder charges in the 2013 slaying of a Claymont man. The body of Wayne Cappelli, 43, was […]

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Sen. Chris Coons’ stolen SUV recovered in Wilmington

January 28, 2016January 28, 2016 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (1/28/2016) Sen. Chris Coons’ stolen SUV was recovered this evening along with another stolen vehicle when they were spotted by a Wilmington police officer, according to reports from […]

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3 taken to hospital after Hockessin house fire; $200,000 damage

January 28, 2016January 28, 2016 Delaware Free News

  HOCKESSIN, DELAWARE (1/28/2016) Three people were taken to a hospital after a blaze heavily damaged a Hockessin home this morning, authorities said. The fire, reported at 7:18 a.m. in the […]

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Woman sought in theft from elderly Claymont resident

January 27, 2016 Delaware Free News

CLAYMONT, DELAWARE (1/27/2016) A woman forced her way into a Claymont home and took cash and credit cards from the elderly resident, New Castle County police said Tuesday. The theft happened […]

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Wilmington fire displaces 6 residents; firefighter hurt

January 26, 2016 Delaware Free News

  WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (1/26/2016) Six people were displaced when fire broke out in a Wilmington apartment building Monday night, and one firefighter was injured, authorities said. The fire was reported […]

House fire started by ashes put in cardboard box

January 23, 2016January 23, 2016 Delaware Free News

LITTLE HEAVEN, DELAWARE (1/23/2016) A fire that heavily damaged a home west of Little Heaven early today was started when ashes from a wood stove ignited a cardboard box they had been […]

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Woman robbed outside ShopRite store in Bear

January 23, 2016January 23, 2016 Delaware Free News

BEAR, DELAWARE (1/23/2016) A woman was robbed outside the ShopRite store in Bear on Friday, the Delaware State Police reported this morning. The 64-year-old woman was walking toward her car about […]

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Collins Park house fire ruled accidental; $150,000 damage

January 22, 2016January 22, 2016 Delaware Free News

NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (1/22/2016) A fire that heavily damaged a home in the Collins Park neighborhood near New Castle was ruled accidental, authorities said. The fire was reported shortly before […]

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Contractor charged in $38,000 jewelry theft

January 22, 2016January 22, 2016 Delaware Free News

MILLSBORO, DELAWARE (1/22/2016) A Millsboro man was arrested Friday on charges of stealing $38,000 in jewelry from a home where he was doing work outside, Delaware State Police said. Colin E. […]

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Bear man stabbed in Boxwood dies of wounds; 2 arrested

January 21, 2016January 21, 2016 Delaware Free News

ELSMERE, DELAWARE (1/21/2016) A 19-year-old Bear man who was stabbed Saturday night in the Boxwood area near Elsmere has died of his wounds, New Castle County police reported today. Police […]

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2nd man charged in murder of Latrice Blackshear

January 21, 2016January 21, 2016 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (1/21/2016) A 31-year-old New Castle man has been indicted on a first-degree murder charge in the death of a Wilmington woman in August, city police announced this morning. […]

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Police seek tips in burglary near Elsmere

January 20, 2016 Delaware Free News

ELSMERE, DELAWARE (1/20/2016) Delaware State Police released a surveillance image of a burglary suspect today in hopes someone recognizes the man. The burglary happened about 4 a.m. Jan. 7 at Steve’s […]

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1 dead in Brandywine Hundred house fire

January 20, 2016January 20, 2016 Delaware Free News

BRANDYWINE HUNDRED, DELAWARE (1/20/2016) One person died when fire swept through a home in the Dartmouth Woods neighborhood late Tuesday night, the Delaware state Fire Marshal’s Office said this morning. The […]

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Gunman robs gas station on Gov. Printz Boulevard

January 19, 2016January 19, 2016 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (1/19/2015) A masked man with a gun robbed the Fox Point Oceanic gas station just east of the city limits, Delaware State Police said Monday. The robbery at […]

Crime/Fires

Motel guest charged with arson

January 18, 2016 Delaware Free News

NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (1/18/2016) A motel guest was charged with setting a fire inside his room this afternoon at the West Motel on U.S. 40 west of New Castle, authorities […]

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Burglar takes cash from Dover home

January 18, 2016 Delaware Free News

DOVER, DELAWARE (1/18/2016) A burglar used a landscape paver to smash a rear window of a home in the Village of Westover, according to Dover police. The burglary happened between […]

Crime/Fires

3 sought in Wawa robbery on U.S. 13

January 18, 2016January 18, 2016 Delaware Free News

DOVER, DELAWARE (1/18/2015) City police are searching for three people in the armed robbery of a Wawa store on U.S. 13. The crime happened about 11:35 p.m. Thursday at 2800 […]

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Fire destroys farm building near Harbeson

January 18, 2016January 18, 2016 Delaware Free News

HARBESON, DELAWARE (1/18/2016) Fire destroyed a farm outbuilding south of Harbeson on Sunday night, authorities said. The blaze, reported about 6 p.m. in the 20000 block of Beaver Dam Road […]

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Ogletown robbery stopped by hot beverage

January 17, 2016January 17, 2016 Delaware Free News

OGLETOWN, DELAWARE (1/17/2016) A robber trying to take a woman’s purse outside the Christiana Skating Center was thwarted when a witness threw a hot beverage on him, Delaware State Police […]

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6 sickened by fumes in Bear home

January 16, 2016January 17, 2016 Delaware Free News

BEAR, DELAWARE (1/16/2016) Six people were taken to a hospital tonight after being sickened by fumes in a home in the Sparrow Run community, according to reports from the scene. […]

Crime/Fires

Man stabbed in Boxwood in critical condition

January 16, 2016January 21, 2016 Delaware Free News

UPDATED STORY: Bear man stabbed in Boxwood dies of wounds; 2 arrested NEWPORT, DELAWARE (1/16/2016) A man in his late teens or early 20s was found stabbed this evening in […]

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25-year-old man arrested on drug charges

January 16, 2016 Delaware Free News

  FELTON, DELAWARE (1/16/2016) A 25-year-old Felton-area man was arrested Friday on charges of selling drugs, Delaware State Police said this morning, and his father was arrested on a weapons charge. […]

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Dover man sought in 2015 homicide

January 16, 2016January 16, 2016 Delaware Free News

WOODSIDE EAST, DELAWARE (1/16/2016) A Dover man is being sought by Delaware State police on a first-degree murder charge. Anthony E. McDonald, 37, is wanted in connection with a March 2015 […]

Crime/Fires

Liquor store robbed on U.S. 13 near New Castle

January 16, 2016January 16, 2016 Delaware Free News

NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (1/16/2016) Pockets Discount Liquors on U.S. 13 near New Castle was robbed at gunpoint early Friday, the Delaware State Police reported. The robbery at 337 S. DuPont […]

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Papa John’s robbed near New Castle

January 16, 2016 Delaware Free News

NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (1/16/2016) Delaware State Police are looking for three armed, masked robbers who escaped with cash from the Papa John’s pizza shop near New Castle. The robbery at 529 E. Basin […]

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Marijuana, cash seized after traffic stop near Middletown

January 16, 2016January 16, 2016 Delaware Free News

MIDDLETOWN, DELAWARE (1/16/2016) A trooper stopped a car for speeding north of Middletown and seized nearly a pound of marijuana from the vehicle after smelling a strong odor of the drug, […]

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Rehoboth Beach man charged with burglary after reporting assault

January 16, 2016 Delaware Free News

REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE (1/16/2016) A 57-year-old Rehoboth Beach man was arrested for burglary after he arrived at the city’s police station to report he had been assaulted by a man […]

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Wilmington police identify Locust Street homicide victim

January 16, 2016January 16, 2016 Delaware Free News

  \WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (1/16/2016) City police have identified a 28-year-old man shot to death in a garage on Wednesday. The victim found in the 1200 block of N. Locust St. […]

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