Milford police identify homicide victim
UPDATED STORY: 30-year-old man sought in Milford murder, home invasion MILFORD, DELAWARE (8/8/2015) Milford police have released the name of a 40-year-old city man fatally wounded during a home invasion […]
Crime/Fires
Police seek tips in produce stand thefts
LAUREL, DELAWARE (8/8/2015) Delaware State Police released surveillance photos from two produce stand thefts today and asked for tips from the public to identify the culprits. The thefts happened July 24 and July […]
Newark man faces 25 child porn charges
NEWARK, DELAWARE (8/8/2015) A Newark man has been charged with dealing in child pornography and jailed in lieu of $1.25 million cash bond, Delaware State Police said this morning. Benjamin […]
Super 8 Motel in Harrington robbed at gunpoint
HARRINGTON, DELAWARE (8/8/2015) A gunman robbed the Super 8 Motel on U.S. 13 in Harrington, city police said Friday. The robbery happened about 12:10 a.m. Thursday at 17010 South DuPont […]
Manor Park man charged with promoting prostitution
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (8/8/2015) New Castle County police said they arrested a resident of the Manor Park community near New Castle for promoting prostitution from his home. Mathew McQuay, of […]
27-year-old man shot in Wilmington in stable condition
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (8/7/2015) A 27-year-old man was wounded by a gunshot in Wilmington this afternoon, according city police. The incident happened shortly before 3 p.m. in the 2400 block of Carter […]
2nd suspect in gunfight near Dagsboro surrenders
DAGSBORO, DELAWARE (8/7/2015) The second suspect in a gunfight that broke out during a dispute over illegal drug sales in the Diamond Acres community north of Dagsboro surrendered this afternoon to Delaware State […]
4 charged in Collins Park murder
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (8/7/2015) Four men have been charged with first-degree murder in the death of a man in the Collins Park neighborhood near New Castle last week, authorities said today. […]
Delaware team battles California wildfires
[soliloquy id=”10530″] HAYFORK, Calif. (8/6/2015) A crew of 20 under the direction of the Delaware Forest Service is helping to battle wildfires in California, authorities said today. The Delaware crew is […]
Wilmington fire destroys 6 vehicles
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (8/5/2015) A fire destroyed six vehicles this afternoon , authorities said. The fire happened about 2 p.m. at S and R Automotive in the 1900 block of W. […]
Claymont fire ruled accidental
CLAYMONT, DELAWARE (8/5/2015) A fire that damaged two homes in the Colony North neighhborhood in Claymont was accidental, the Delaware state Fire Marshal’s Office ruled today. The blaze broke out about 5:30 […]
18-year-old Georgetown man arrested on drug charges
OAK ORCHARD, DELAWARE (8/5/2015) An 18-year-old Georgetown man was arrested Tuesday for selling drugs from a home in Oak Orchard, Delaware State Police said this morning. Tevon Norwood, of the […]
2 in custody after shots fired in Llangollen Estates
NEW CASTLE, DELAWAE (8/4/2015) Two people were taken into custody after shots were fired in the Llangollen Estates community this afternoon, New Castle County police said. The report of shots […]
Man charged with stealing tools from vehicles
LEWES, DELAWARE (8/4/2015) A 41-year-old man has been arrested for stealing tools from vehicles in the Lewes, Rehoboth Beach and Long Neck areas, Delaware State Police said today. Most of the […]
Pomeroy’s bar fire ruled arson
SELBYVILLE, DELAWARE (8/4/2015) A fire that destroyed Pomeroy’s bar on U.S. 113 last week was arson, the Delaware Fire Marshal’s Office said today. The fire in the 38000 block of […]
Vehicle taken in Rehoboth carjacking found in Pa.; 2 arrested
REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE (8/4/2015) A vehicle carjacked in Rehoboth Beach last week has been recovered in Pennsylvania thanks to GPS tracking and two suspects have been arrested in connection with […]
Police: Cemetery workers sold brass urns for scrap
DOVER, DELAWARE (8/4/2015) Delaware State Police say brass flower urns were removed from Sharon Hills Memorial Park west of Dover and sold for scrap by four employees who are facing charges. Police […]
Wilmington officer injured arresting gun suspect
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (8/3/2015) A Wilmington police officer was injured Sunday when a gun suspect kicked the officer’s hand into a door handle of the patrol vehicle, authorities said today. The […]
Teenager shot in Wilmington
[soliloquy id=”10436″] WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (8/3/2015) A teenage boy was shot in the back in Wilmington late Sunday night, according to reports from the scene. The shooting happened about 11:45 […]
Astro Shopping Center liquor store robbed
MILLTOWN, DELAWARE (8/2/2015) A masked man with a handgun robbed Masso Liquors in the Astro Shopping Center late Saturday night, Delaware State Police said this morning. The robbery happened about […]
Harrington man charged in theft of brass fittings
HARRINGTON, DELAWARE (8/2/2015) A 26-year-old Harrington man was charged with stealing $25,000 in brass fittings from a business and selling them for scrap, city police said. Brandon S. Dolly, of […]
House fire in Wilmington blamed on children with matches
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (8/1/2015) A house fire in Wilmington is being blamed on children playing with matches. The fire happened about 6:30 p.m. Friday at 1506 W. Seventh St. City firefighters […]
Man struck on I-95 in serious condition
OGLETOWN, DELAWARE (8/1/2015) A 59-year-old pedestrian was in serious condition after being struck by a vehicle on southbound Interstate 95, authorities said. The accident happened at Exit 3 (Route 273) […]
Dover mom charged with whipping child with extension cord
DOVER, DELAWARE (8/1/2015) A 28-year-old woman was arrested for whipping her 6-year-old daughter with an extension cord, Dover police said Friday. Nivia Brown of Dover was charged with second-degree […]
Suspect in Wilmington basement homicide arrested in New York
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (8/1/2015) A suspect in a basement homicide in Wilmington has been arrested in New York City, authorities announced Friday. Taushia Mitchell, 18, of Wilmington, was being held on charges […]
Police: 9 from Delaware linked to national rental theft scam
SMYRNA, DELAWARE (8/1/2015) Smyrna police say nine people from Delaware were involved in a nationwide online rental theft scam that was centered in the town but also involved other people in Nigeria. […]
20-year-old man shot in Claymont
CLAYMONT, DELAWARE (7/31/2015) New Castle County police say a 20-year-old man was shot in Claymont this evening. The incident reported at 6:47 p.m. happened at Pennsylvania Avenue and Mansion Drive. Multiple […]
Harrington man charged in theft from grandmother
HARRINGTON, DELAWARE (7/31/2015) A 26-year-old Harrington man was arrested early today and charged with stealing from his grandmother, city police said. Robert A. Wix, of the 300 block of Rachel […]
New Castle County police testing body-worn cameras on 8 officers
MINQUADALE, DELAWARE (7/30/2015) Eight New Castle County police officers are wearing body cameras under a pilot program begun earlier this month, officials announced today. “We hope to have every officer equipped […]
Laurel woman charged in murder of 3-year-old daughter
LAUREL, DELAWARE (7/30/2015) A 23-year-old Laurel woman has been charged with first-degree murder by abuse or neglect in the death of her 3-year-old daughter in April, authorities reported today. Detoshia […]
Day care owner indicted in child’s death
OAK ORCHARD, DELAWARE (7/30/2015) An Oak Orchard day care owner has been indicted in the death of a 10-month-old boy in her care in January, authorities reported today. Valorie Handy, 51, […]
5 tips to avoid retail theft scam
DOVER, DELAWARE (7/30/2015) Dover police say they are seeing an increase in fraudulent returns of shoplifted items to stores and are offering tips to retailers to help reduce the trend. […]
Jockey charged in shooting of trainer at Delaware Park
STANTON, DELAWARE (7/29/2015) A Wilmington man was charged with the shooting this morning of a trainer at Delaware Park racetrack and casino, according to Delaware State Police. The shooting happened […]
Collins Park homicide victim identified
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (7/29/2015) New Castle County police have released the name of a 29-year-old man shot to death early today in a garage in the Collins Park community near New […]
Man charged in Dover robbery, attempt
DOVER, DELAWARE (7/29/2015) A 21-year-old Dover man was charged in the robbery of a 7-Eleven store and the attempted robbery of three people nearby, city police said today. The store […]
Nurses aide charged in theft from elderly woman
STANTON, DELAWARE (7/29/2015) A visiting home nurses aide was charged Thursday in the theft of $2,000 from an elderly woman in her care, New Castle County police said. Farrah Smith, […]
Suspect in gas station shooting arrested
PRICES CORNER, DELAWARE (7/29/2015) Delaware State Police have arrested a 53-year-old Wilmington man in connection with a shooting during a robbery at a Shell gas station in Prices Corner last week. Raymond […]
Wilmington police seize gun, drugs, arrest 3
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (7/27/2015) Three Wilmington men were arrested after city police seized a gun, cash and drugs during a traffic stop, authorities said today. The arrests happened about 11 p.m. Monday […]
Commercial conch waterman arrested
BOWERS BEACH, DELAWARE (7/28/2015) A commercial conch waterman was arrested after he tried to evade Delaware Natural Resources Police, authorities reported today. The incident happened Friday in the Delaware Bay […]
Selbyville restaurant and bar destroyed by fire
UPDATED STORY: Fire ruled arson SELBYVILLE, DELAWARE (7/28/2015) Investigators from the Delaware Fire Marshal’s Office are trying to determine how a blaze started that destroyed Pomeroy’s restaurant and bar on […]
Death of Claymont woman in cornfield ruled suicide
BRANDYWINE HUNDRED, DELAWARE (7/27/2015) The death of a 28-year-old Claymont woman whose body was found in a cornfield Sunday afternoon has been ruled a suicide, authorities said today. Police responded to a […]
Wilmington police arrest man on gun charge after chase
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (7/27/2015) An 18-year-old man was arrested on a gun charge after he ran when police made a traffic stop at Ninth and Adams streets, Wilmington police reported today. […]
Police seek tips after man robs 3 banks
FAIRFAX, DELAWARE (7/27/2015) Delaware State Police say a man who robbed a WSFS bank branch in Fairfax last week also is suspected in two bank heists in Talleyville earlier this […]
Police still investigating after fight death ruled accidental
BOYDS CORNER, DELAWARE (7/27/2015) New Castle County police say they are still investigating after the death of a 20-year-old man in a fight was ruled accidental. Ty Sawyer was found […]
Bear homes damaged by gunfire
BEAR, DELAWARE (7/26/2015) Gunfire damaged two homes in Bear, New Castle County police reported today. The incident happened about 2:50 p.m. in the first block of Raven Turn in the Sparrow […]
Wawa in Brandywine Hundred robbed at gunpoint
BRANDYWINE HUNDRED, DELAWARE (7/26/2015) A gunman robbed a Wawa convenience store at 400 Wilson Road early Saturday, Delaware State Police reported today. A 21-year-old clerk turned over cash from the […]
Police seek tips in 5 robberies near Rehoboth Beach
REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE (7/26/2015) Delaware State Police are asking for tips from the public after five robberies outside Rehoboth Beach over the past two months that may have been committed by […]
Photos released in shooting of gas station clerk
UPDATED STORY: Suspect arrested in gas station shooting PRICES CORNER, DELAWARE (7/26/2015) Delaware State Police today released more information in connection with the shooting of a gas station clerk in Prices Corner […]
3 arrested in purse snatching outside Acme in Prices Corner
PRICES CORNER, DELAWARE (7/26/2015) Three women were arrested after a purse snatching in the parking lot of the Acme store at 1308 Centerville Road, Delaware State Police reported Saturday. The […]
54-year-old man shot in Claymont
CLAYMONT, DELAWARE (7/24/2015) A 54-year-old man underwent surgery after being shot in the torso early today in Claymont, New Castle County police said. The shooting happened in the first block of […]