Woman, 75, robbed in Dover store parking lot
DOVER, DELAWARE (10/4/2015) A 75-year-old woman was robbed in the parking lot of the A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts store in Dover on Saturday, city police reported today. The robbery […]
Crime/Fires
Troopers seize 2 pounds of pot, arrest 26-year-old man
CHRISTIANA, DELAWARE (10/4/2015) A 26-year-old Wilmington man on probation was arrested after Delaware State Police seized 2 pounds of marijuana after stopping a car for driving erratically, authorities said Saturday. The […]
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 […]
Man treated at hospital after Bear shooting
BEAR, DELAWARE (10/3/2015) A wounded man was treated at a Pennsylvania hospital following a shooting Friday in the Oakwood neighborhood in Bear, according to New Castle County police. The shooting happened […]
34-year-old man’s death in Dover ruled homicide
DOVER, DELAWARE (10/2/2015) A 34-year-old man died of a gunshot wound early today and the death has been ruled a homicide, Dover police said. The shooting happened in the 400 […]
UD student pistol-whipped in Newark home invasion robbery
NEWARK, DELAWARE (10/2/2015) A University of Delaware student was pistol-whipped during a drug-related home invasion robbery early today, Newark police said. The incident was reported at 1:21 a.m. in the […]
Police release photo in two Domino’s Pizza burglaries
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (10/2/2015) Delaware State Police today released a surveillance image of a suspect in two burglaries at the same Domino’s Pizza restaurant last month west of New Castle. […]
Man charged in shooting of mother, boyfriend near Dover
DOVER, DELAWARE (10/2/2015) A 22-year-old Dover man was charged with attempted murder after shooting his mother and her boyfriend during an argument, Delaware State Police said. The incident happened about […]
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 […]
2 charged after police seize drugs, cash in Collins Park
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (10/1/2015) More than $20,000 in suspected drug proceeds 115 grams of marijuana were seized and two men arrested, New Castle County police said Wednesday. Nicholas Gabbert, 24, […]
Dover doctor charged with billing fraud
DOVER, DELAWARE (9/30/2015) A Dover doctor was arrested on felony health care fraud charges, the Delaware Department of Justice reported Tuesday. Dr. Senad Cemerlic, an anesthesiologist and owner of ABG […]
Harrington police: Man tried to sell stolen phone to owner
HARRINGTON, DELAWARE (9/30/2015) A 47-year-old Harrington man was charged with stealing a cellphone and then trying to sell it back to the owner, city police said today. Hodges L. Brown, […]
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 […]
Wilmington-area man sought in Dover robbery, shooting
DOVER, DELAWARE (9/29/2015) A 24-year-old Wilmington-area man is being sought by Dover police in connection with a robbery which was followed by a pursuit by the victim and shots fired […]
Gunfire hits man, home in Dover
DOVER, DELAWARE (9/29/2015) A 32-year-old man was shot in the leg early today and the gunfire also struck a home and v ehicle, Dover police said. The shooting was reported […]
Robbery suspect arrested in Dover
DOVER, DELAWARE (9/29/2015) A 19-year-old man wanted on robbery charges was captured after a brief foot chase Monday in Dover, city police said. Lewis Foreman, of the first block of […]
Sadiki Garden dies at 40; murdered Denise Rhudy in 1999
DOVER, DELAWARE (9/29/2015) A New Castle man convicted of killing a woman during a robbery attempt in downtown Wilmington in 1999 has died after a lengthy illness, prison officials reported […]
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 […]
Jewelry taken as homeowner distracted in Brandywine Hundred
BRANDYWINE HUNDRED, DELAWARE (9/28/2015) Jewelry was stolen from an elderly woman’s home as she was distracted by a man claiming to be from a tree service, New Castle County police […]
2 arrested after Dover meth labs dismantled
DOVER, DELAWARE (9/28/2015) Two men were arrested after hazardous materials teams dismantled two methamphetamine labs near Dover Air Force Base, city police reported today. The homes at 1137 Janes Road and […]
2 arrested after Harrington police chase, U.S. 13 crash
HARRINGTON, DELAWARE (9/28/2015) Two people were arrested after fleeing from a Harrington police officer trying to make a traffic stop and later crashing into another vehicle on U.S. 13 north […]
Wilmington shooting victim in critical condition
[soliloquy id=”12293″] WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/28/2015) A 23-year-old man shot in Wilmington on Sunday is in critical condition at Christiana Hospita in Stanton, city police reported this morning. The shooting happened about […]
18-year-old man killed in Glasgow crash
GLASGOW, DELAWARE (9/28/2015) An 18-year-old man was killed Sunday night in a single-vehicle crash in Glasgow, the Delaware State Police reported this morning. The accident happened about 10:20 p.m. as […]
Man charged in Surf Bagel frozen food thefts
LEWES, DELAWARE (9/28/2015) A 30-year-old man was charged with stealing frozen food from the Surf Bagel Restaurant near Lewes, the Delaware State Police said. The thefts began around 9 p.m. Thursday when […]
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 […]
Vandals damage gravestones in Minquadale
MINQUADALE, DELAWARE (9/27/2015) Vandals knocked over numerous gravestones, causing significant damage this morning at a small cemetery in Minquadale, the New Castle County police said. The damage was reported about 8:30 […]
1 shot in Wilmington; crowd throws rocks at cops
[soliloquy id=”12293″] UPDATED STORY: Police say shooting victim in critical condition WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/27/2015) One person was shot in the chest and a crowd of people tossed rocks […]
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 […]
7-Eleven robbed at gunpoint in Bear
BEAR, DELAWARE (9/27/2015) A 7-Eleven store in Bear was robbed at gunpoint early today, Delaware State Police said. The crime happened about 4 a.m. at 1700 Pulaski Highway (U.S. 40), […]
Man shot at Gold Club near Wilmington
UPDATED STORY: Gold Club employee charged in shooting of customer WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/27/2015) A 25-year-old man was shot as he was leaving The Gold Club near Wilmington early today, Delaware […]
Fatal police shooting 911 call: ‘He still has a gun’
[soliloquy id=”12094″] WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/26/2015) Wilmington police released a portion of a 911 call late Friday to dispute claims that a man who was shot to death by city […]
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 […]
3 sought in locker thefts at Retro Fitness on U.S. 40
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (9/26/2015) Delaware State Police released surveillance images in an attempt to identify suspects in thefts from gym lockers on U.S. 40 west of New Castle. The thefts occurred […]
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, […]
Wilmington murder suspect arrested
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/25/2015) A 29-year-old man was arrested on a first-degree murder charge, Wilmington police reported today. Hakiem Anderson, 29, is being held without bail in the Aug. 15 homicide of […]
Glasgow Court trailer fires ruled arson
BEAR, DELAWARE (9/25/2015) Two fires blocks apart in the Glasgow Court trailer park on Thursday night were arson, investigators said today. When Christiana firefighters arrived shortly after 7 p.m., an […]
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 […]
Wilmington man arrested on gun, drug charges
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/25/2015) A 26-year-old Wilmington man on probation was arrested on drug and gun charges after officers stopped his car for failing to stop at a stop sign, Delaware […]
Man shot in Wilmington flees to motel near New Castle
[soliloquy id=”12155″] WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/24/2015) A 22-year-old man was shot in Wilmington but fled in a vehicle that was involved in an accident in Riverside, then went to […]
Police: 4 officers involved in fatal shooting
UPDATED STORY: In 911 call, frantic woman says ‘He still has a gun’ WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/24/2015) The Delaware Department of Justice is investigating the fatal shooting by Wilmington police on Wednesday, […]
Newark man sought in Christiana Hospital gun hoax
STANTON, DELAWARE (9/24/2015) A Newark man is being sought for falsely reporting shots were fired at Christiana Hospital, which led to a lockdown at the facility, Delaware State Police said […]
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 […]
Fires break out at trailer park in Bear
UPDATED STORY: Glasgow Court trailer fires ruled arson BEAR, DELAWARE (9/24/2015) Multiple fires broke out at the Glasgow Court trailer park off U.S. 40 this evening, according to reports from the […]
Delaware testing body cameras for police across state
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/24/2015) Delaware State Police and municipal officers will begin testing the use of body cameras throughout Delaware, officials announced Wednesday. “I am convinced that effective use of body […]
4 teens charged in Newark robbery
NEWARK, DELAWARE (9/24/2015) Four teenagers have been charged in a robbery where the victim was hit in the head with a handgun and kicked before his wallet was taken, Newark […]
Armed man shot, killed by Wilmington police
[soliloquy id=”12094″] UPDATED STORY: In 911 call, frantic woman says ‘He still has a gun’ UPDATED STORY: Police say four officers involved in fatal shooting WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/23/2015) […]
Bear man surrenders, charged in 4 robberies
BRANDYWINE HUNDRED, DELAWARE (9/23/2015) The second of two suspects in several robberies surrendered to Delaware State Police this morning. Joseph H. Klosowski, 32, turned himself in to troopers and was charged in […]
Gunshots reported in Fox Run
GLASGOW, DELAWARE (9/23/2015) Gunshots were reported fired this afternoon in the Fox Run community near U.S. 40 and Route 72, New Castle County police said. Several callers to 911 about […]
Fund established for Thomas Cottingham funeral
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/23/2015) A fund has been set up to pay for funeral expenses for Thomas Cottingham, who was slain in Rodney Square last week while protecting a woman and her baby […]
UD president: Items on tree were not nooses
NEWARK, DELAWARE (9/23/2015) The University of Delaware’s acting president now says three suspected nooses found hanging from a tree on campus were remnants of hanging lanterns and not a hate crime. […]