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Group home employee charged with raping resident

September 23, 2015 Delaware Free News

MIDDLETOWN, DELAWARE (9/23/2015) An employee of a Middletown-area group home has been charged with raping a 17-year-old resident, Delaware State Police said Tuesday. Joniequa Macklin, 32, of Lincoln, was arrested […]

Crime/Fires

Man charged in Brandywine Hundred home invasion

September 22, 2015September 22, 2015 Delaware Free News

BRANDYWINE HUNDRED, DELAWARE (9/2/2015) A Pennsylvania man has been charged in a July 15 home invasion in Brandywine Hundred, the Delaware State Police said today. Jeremy W. Clark, 26, of Chester, […]

Crime/Fires

M&T Bank robbed at Fox Run Shopping Center in Bear

September 22, 2015 Delaware Free News

BEAR, DELAWARE (9/22/2015) A man robbed the M&T Bank branch at the Fox Run Shopping Center on Monday, the Delaware State Police reported today. The crime happened about 11:25 a.m., […]

Crime/Fires

Rodney Square vigil honors slain hero

September 22, 2015September 22, 2015 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/22/2015) About 200 people attended a vigil on Rodney Square to remember a man stabbed to death while protecting a woman and her baby near a Wilmington bus stop. The vigil […]

Crime/Fires

Fire hits Macaroni Grill in Talleyville

September 22, 2015 Delaware Free News

TALLEYVILLE, DELAWARE (9/22/2015) A fire at Romano’s Macaroni Grill in Talleyville caused extensive smoke damage throughout the building, according to reports from the scene. The restaurant fire at the Concord Square shopping […]

Crime/Fires

Fire shuts Stubbs Elementary School for the day

September 21, 2015September 21, 2015 Delaware Free News

[soliloquy id=”11972″]   WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/21/2015) Fire kept students out of Stubbs Elementary School this morning, according to reports from the scene. An automatic alarm brought Wilmington firefighters to the […]

Crime/Fires

Rita’s Water Ice robbed at gunpoint on Concord Pike

September 20, 2015 Delaware Free News

TALLEYVILLE, DELAWARE (9/20/2015) A gunman robbed Rita’s Water Ice in Talleyville on Saturday afternoon, Delaware State Police said this morning. The robbery at 2909 Concord Pike (U.S. 202) happened about […]

Crime/Fires

Fulton Bank robbed in Newark

September 18, 2015September 19, 2015 Delaware Free News

NEWARK, DELAWARE (9/18/2015) A Fulton Bank branch in Newark was robbed this afternoon, city police said. The robbery at 281 E. Main St. happened about 12:20 p.m. The male robber […]

Crime/Fires

Gunman robs Dollar General at Tri-State Mall

September 18, 2015 Delaware Free News

CLAYMONT, DELAWARE (9/18/2015) The Dollar General store at the Tri-State Mall was robbed at gunpoint Thursday, the Delaware State Police reported this morning. The robbery at 333 Naamans Road happened about […]

Crime/Fires

2 hurt, one seriously, in apartment fire near New Castle

September 18, 2015September 18, 2015 Delaware Free News

NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (9/18/2015) Two people were injured, one seriously, when fire that started in a second-floor kitchen heavily damaged an apartment building west of New Castle early today, authorities said. […]

2 face drug charges after 575 bags of heroin seized

September 17, 2015September 17, 2015 Delaware Free News

NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (9/17/2015) Two men were arrested after detectives seized 575 bags of heroin from a home west of New Castle, authorities said Markief Baynard, 25, and Cornelius Woodruff, […]

Crime/Fires

Gunshots hit home in Bear

September 17, 2015September 17, 2015 Delaware Free News

BEAR, DELAWARE (9/17/2015) Gunshots struck a home in the Pinewoods community in Bear on Wednesday afternoon, New Castle County police reported this morning. The incident happened about 1:20 p.m. on […]

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‘Dangerous’ teen escapes in Wilmington

September 16, 2015September 16, 2015 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/16/2015) City police say a 17-year-old boy who escaped from custody this afternoon should be considered armed and dangerous. Dejuan Robinson kicked out a window in a juvenile […]

Crime/Fires

New York man arrested in Hockessin murder

September 16, 2015September 17, 2015 Delaware Free News

HOCKESSIN, DELAWARE (9/16/2015) A 25-year-old New York man has been arrested in the shooting death last month of 27-year-old Shazim Uppal in Hockessin, the New Castle County police said today. After […]

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Police reveal Hockessin murder arrest

September 15, 2015September 15, 2015 Delaware Free News

HOCKESSIN , DELAWARE (9/15/2015) Details on the arrest of a suspect in the murder of Shazim Uppal in Hockessin last month will be announced Wednesday, New Castle County police said today. […]

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Fatal bus stop attack at Rodney Square called random

September 15, 2015September 22, 2015 Delaware Free News

[soliloquy id=”11840″]   UPDATED STORY: Rodney Square vigil honors slain hero WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/15/2015) A man has been charged with first-degree murder in what police say was a random attack near a […]

Shots fired into vehicle in Newark

September 15, 2015 Delaware Free News

NEWARK, DELAWARE (9/15/2015) Gunshots were fired into a parked vehicle in Newark early today, city police said. The incident happened about 12:25 a.m. in the first block of Westfield Drive. […]

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Attempted murder charge for 34-year-old man after 2 stabbed

September 14, 2015September 15, 2015 Delaware Free News

BRANDYWINE HUNDRED, DELAWARE (9/14/2015) A 34-year-old man was charged with attempted murder after two people were stabbed early Sunday in the Valley Run community, according to New Castle County police. The […]

Tips offered after thefts from vehicles in Sussex

September 14, 2015September 14, 2015 Delaware Free News

MILLSBORO/LONG NECK DELAWARE (9/14/2015) In the wake of several thefts from vehicles in Sussex County, the Delaware State Police are offering tips to residents to help avoid similar crimes. The incidents […]

Man sought in vehicle thefts near Milford

September 14, 2015September 14, 2015 Delaware Free News

MILFORD, DELAWARE (9/14/2015) A 36-year-old Milford man is being sought in connection with the theft of a vehicle and thefts from vehicles west of the city, Delaware State Police said. […]

Crime/Fires

34-year-old man shot in Wilmington, in critical condition

September 13, 2015September 13, 2015 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/13/2015) A 34-year-old man in critical condition after being shot multiple times late Saturday night, city police said. The shooting happened about 11:15 p.m. at 23rd and Lamotte streets The victim was […]

Crime/Fires

Claymont man arrested, Bear man sought in 3 robberies

September 12, 2015 Delaware Free News

CLAYMONT, DELAWARE (9/12/2015) A Claymont man has been arrested in connection with three recent robberies and a Bear man is still being sought, Delaware State Police said tonight. Jimmy J. […]

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Pa. man charged in Artisans’ Bank robberies in Bear

September 12, 2015 Delaware Free News

BEAR, DELAWARE (9/12/2015) A 29-year-old Pennsylvania man has been returned to Delaware to face charges in two bank robberies at the same Artisans’ Bank branch in Bear, Delaware State Police […]

Crime/Fires

Former Dover Little League president charged with theft

September 12, 2015September 12, 2015 Delaware Free News

DOVER, DELAWARE (9/12/2015) A former Dover Little League president has been charged with theft of money from the organization, city police said this morning. William Berry, 52, of the 100 […]

Crime/Fires

Woman stabbed in Wilmington

September 12, 2015September 12, 2015 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/12/2015) A woman was stabbed this morning during an apparent domestic dispute in Wilmington, according to reports from the scene. The incident happened about 8:30 a.m. in the […]

Crime/Fires

Suspect in carnival murder returned to Delaware

September 12, 2015September 12, 2015 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/12/2015) A 37-year-old man wanted in the 2006 baseball-bat beating death of a man at a carnival near Wilmington has been returned to Delaware. Miguel Aramiz had fled […]

Crime/Fires

13 alleged gang members indicted; 7 face murder charges

September 11, 2015February 2, 2016 Delaware Free News

  WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/11/2015) The indictment of 13 alleged gang members – including seven on first-degree murder charges – was announced today by Attorney General Matt Denn. All 13 are […]

Crime/Fires

24-year-old man wounded in Wilmington shooting

September 11, 2015September 11, 2015 Delaware Free News

[soliloquy id=”11723″] WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/11/2015) A 24-year-old man was taken to Christiana Hospital after a shooting in Wilmington late Thursday, city police said this morning. The incident happened about 11:40 p.m. […]

Crime/Fires

30-year-old man sought in Milford murder, home invasion

September 10, 2015September 24, 2015 Delaware Free News

UPDATED STORY: Milford murder suspect arrested in Philadelphia MILFORD, DELAWARE (9/10/2015) A 30-year-old man is being sought on first-degree murder and home invasion charges, Milford police said today. He also […]

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13 arrested, 3 sought in Kent drug ring crackdown

September 10, 2015October 30, 2015 Delaware Free News

[soliloquy id=”11693″] UPDATED STORY: Kevin A. McDonald Jr. arrested on new charges, held without bail UPDATED STORY: Abdul T. White arrested in Philadelphia KENT COUNTY, DELAWARE (9/10/2015) Thirteen people have […]

Crime/Fires

Police identify man shot to death near Felton

September 10, 2015 Delaware Free News

FELTON, DELAWARE (9/10/2015) A man who died after being shot multiple times on Sunday was identified today by Delaware State Police. Douglas M. Kimball Jr., 48, was found dead about […]

Crime/Fires

3 hurt in Bear town house fire; $500,000 damage

September 10, 2015September 10, 2015 Delaware Free News

  BEAR, DELAWARE (9/10/2015) Fire struck three town houses in the Wellington Woods community in Bear early today, injuring three residents and causing $500,000 damage, authorities said. Christiana firefighters were called out at […]

Crime/Fires

Wilmington police seek tips on homicide suspect

September 10, 2015September 25, 2015 Delaware Free News

UPDATED STORY: Wilmington murder suspect arrested WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/10/2015) City police asked for the public’s help today in locating the suspect in an Aug. 15 homicide. Hakiem Anderson, 30, of […]

Crime/Fires

Police say Bear man sought in two armed robberies

September 10, 2015September 10, 2015 Delaware Free News

BEAR, DELAWARE (9/10/2015) Delaware State Police said today a Bear man is being sought for two recent armed robberies. Joselph Klosowski, 31, had been identified last week as a suspect in the robbery […]

Burglary suspect arrested in Dover after Jaguar crashes

September 9, 2015 Delaware Free News

DOVER, DELAWARE (9/9/2015) A 21-year-old man was arrested on burglary charges early today after a Jaguar observed at an earlier theft scene crashed at Forrest Avenue and Fairway Lakes Drive, Dover […]

Crime/Fires

Teen taken to hospital after shots fired in Wilmington

September 9, 2015December 23, 2015 Delaware Free News

UPDATED STORY: Newark man charged in shooting WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/9/2015) City police say an 18-year-old man was found with apparent gunshot wounds to his torso and cheek after shots were […]

Crime/Fires

BP gas station robbed on U.S. 40 in Bear

September 9, 2015September 9, 2015 Delaware Free News

BEAR, DELAWARE (9/9/2015) A BP gas station on U.S. 40 was robbed at gunpoint late Tuesday, the Delaware State Police reported today. The robbery happened about 10:40 p.m. at 1923 Pulaski […]

Crime/Fires

Bank of America branch robbed on Concord Pike

September 9, 2015September 9, 2015 Delaware Free News

BRANDYWINE HUNDRED, DELAWARE (9/9/2015) Two masked men, one armed with a handgun, robbed a Bank of America branch on Tuesday, the Delaware State Police said today. The robbery happened about […]

Elderly man robbed near Dover

September 8, 2015September 10, 2015 Delaware Free News

DOVER, DELAWARE (9/8/2015) An 84-year-old man was robbed by someone who stopped and asked if he could use the phone, Delaware State Police said today. The incident happened about 1 […]

2 arrested, 2 sought in Brandywine Hundred bicycle thefts

September 8, 2015September 10, 2015 Delaware Free News

BRANDYWINE HUNDRED, DELAWARE (9/8/2015) Two youths were arrested and two others are being sought in connection with bicycle thefts in the Chapelcroft and Devonshire neighborhoods, New Castle County police said today. […]

Crime/Fires

Gas station robbed at gunpoint on Old Baltimore Pike

September 8, 2015 Delaware Free News

BEAR, DELAWARE (9/8/2015) Two masked robbers, one armed with a handgun, robbed a Valero Shore Stop gas station/convenience store at 796 Old Baltimore Pike, the Delaware State Police reported this […]

Crime/Fires

Valero gas station robbed on U.S. 13 at Tybouts Corner

September 8, 2015September 8, 2015 Delaware Free News

TYBOUTS CORNER, DELAWARE (9/8/2015) A Valero Shore Stop gas station/convenience store was robbed at gunpoint early today, Delaware State Police said. The robbery happened about 3 a.m. at 891 S. DuPont […]

Crime/Fires

20-year-old man wounded in Claymont drive-by shooting

September 7, 2015September 7, 2015 Delaware Free News

CLAYMONT, DELAWARE (9/7/2015) A 20-year-old man was wounded when multiple gunshots were fired from a moving vehicle as he walked in the 300 block of Ridge Road shortly before noon […]

Crime/Fires

Man arrested after shots fired near Dover

September 7, 2015 Delaware Free News

DOVER, DELAWARE (9/7/2015) A 34-year-old man was arrested after shots were fired from a semi-automatic rifle during a domestic argument at his home east of Dover in which he kicked and […]

Crime/Fires

48-year-old man dies of apparent gunshot wounds

September 7, 2015September 10, 2015 Delaware Free News

UPDATED STORY: Police identify victim; death ruled homicide FELTON, DELAWARE (9/7/2015) A 48-year-old man was found dead of apparent gunshot wounds to his upper torso, Delaware State Police said today. […]

Crime/Fires

Wilmington blaze started by child with lighter

September 7, 2015 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/7/2015) A row house fire that sent three people to a hospital was started by a child playing with a lighter and has been ruled accidental, the Wilmington […]

Crime/Fires

Man, 20, charged after drugs, assault rifle seized near Newark

September 7, 2015September 7, 2015 Delaware Free News

NEWARK, DELAWARE (9/7/2015) A 20-year-old man was arrested after an investigation into illegal drug sales at a home north of Newark, the Delaware State Police reported today. Joshua Gaines was arrested […]

Crime/Fires

3 taken to hospital after Wilmington fire

September 6, 2015September 7, 2015 Delaware Free News

UPDATED STORY: Wilmington blaze started by child with lighter WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (9/6/2015) Authorities now say three people, including a firefighter, were taken to a hospital after a row home fire in Wilmington this […]

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Dollar General store in Ogletown robbed at knifepoint

September 6, 2015September 6, 2015 Delaware Free News

OGLETOWN, DELAWARE (9/6/2015) A knife was used to rob a Dollar General store in Ogletown late Saturday, according to Delaware State Police. The robbery happened about 10 p.m. as a […]

Crime/Fires

Business owner robbed on Philadelphia Pike

September 6, 2015September 10, 2015 Delaware Free News

PENNY HILL, DELAWARE (9/6/2015) Two men robbed the owner of a rental property business, the Delaware State Police reported today. The robbery of AI Enterprise at 234 Philadelphia Pike, Suite […]

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