In Harrington, Milton man charged with 4th DUI
HARRINGTON, DELAWARE (2/2/2015) A Milton man was charged with fourth offense DUI, Harrington police reported today. Police said officers on U.S. 13 stopped a suspicious vehicle near Corn Crib Road […]
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Wilmington police ID latest homicide victim
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (2/2/2015) City police this morning released the name of a 29-year-old man shot to death in a car Sunday night. The victim was identified as Hykeeam Harris, of Wilmington. […]
Victim assaulted during robbery try outside Wawa store
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (2/2/2015) A 48-year-old man was assaulted by one of four men who tried to rob him when he refused their demands, state police said today. The robbery […]
Dover police arrest 2 on heroin charges
DOVER, DELAWARE (2/2/2015) Two men were arrested on heroin charges after a traffic stop, city police reported. The arrests came about about 6:20 p.m. Wednesday on South Governors Avenue at […]
Man shot in Pike Creek in stable condition
UPDATED STORY: Police develop “potential suspect” in Pike Creek shooting PIKE CREEK, DELAWARE (2/1/2015) A man was shot in Pike Creek this evening, according to New Castle County police. Officers were […]
Fatal shooting reported in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (2/1/2015) A young man was found dead in a car tonight of multiple gunshot wounds, according to early reports from the scene at 27th Street and Northeast Boulevard. The […]
Pizza deliveryman robbed at motel near New Castle
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (2/1/2015) A pizza deliveryman was robbed at gunpoint early today at a motel on U.S. 13 near New Castle, state police said. The robbery happened about 12:15 […]
Burglary suspect arrested in Varlano
CHRISTIANA, DELAWARE (2/1/2015) A Wilmington man was arrested on burglary charges early today in the Varlano neighborhood near Christiana, New Castle County police said. Police responded about 2 a.m. when […]
Masked bandit gets cash from 7-Eleven, customer
NEWARK, DELAWARE (2/1/2015) A masked man armed with a handgun escaped with cash from a 7-Eleven convenience store east of Newark early today as well as money from one of its […]
2 flee empty-handed after Wendy’s robbery try near Newark
NEWARK, DELAWARE (2/1/2015) Two masked, armed robbers fled empty-handed after an employee at a Wendy’s Restaurant near Newark balked at giving them money, state police said this morning. The robbery attempt […]
Elsmere police seize guns, drugs; man arrested
ELSMERE, DELAWARE (2/1/2015) Two guns and drugs were seized and a 30-year-old Elsmere man was arrested on Saturday, town police said. Jonathan Rosario, of the 200 block of Birch Ave., […]
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Father, son arrested on drug, gun charges
FRANKFORD, DELAWARE (1/31/2015) A father and son have been arrested on drug charges, with the son accused of having a stolen gun, state police said today. Elijah L. Foreman Jr., […]
Armed robbers hit Wawa near New Castle
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (1/31/2015) Two masked, armed robbers escaped with cash from a Wawa convenience store near New Castle, state police said this morning. Three women working at the store were […]
Police: Suspect in carjacking try cleared, released
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (1/30/2015) City police say a 32-year-old man detained after what was described earlier as a carjacking attempt has been released without being charged. A federal Homeland Security agent fired […]
Stolen SUV wrecks after police chase in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (1/30/2015) A driver was taken to Wilmington Hospital tonight after a stolen Mercedes SUV crashed and overturned after police spotted it in the Ninth Ward area of the city […]
Police: 10 pounds of pot found in trunk of car
LAUREL, DELAWARE (1/30/2015) A New Jersey man stopped for speeding on U.S. 13 was arrested after troopers discovered more than 10 pounds of marijuana in the car, state police said […]
2 charged in WSFS Bank robbery
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (1/30/2015) A 26-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy have been charged in connection with the robbery of a WSFS Bank branch, city police said today. The robbery happened […]
Reward offered for tips in Dover homicide
DOVER, DELAWARE (1/30/2015) Dover police are seeking tips from the public to solve a homicide from last year, and a $1,000 reward is being offered. Tyson Henry, 24, of New […]
Broomstick used to fend off robbers armed with brick
ELSMERE, DELAWARE (1/30/2015) A broomstick was used to fend off two robbers threatening a man with a brick near Elsmere, state police said today. The robbery try happened about 7:25 […]
Tips sought in unsolved double homicide
UPDATED STORY: Suspects indicted UPDATED STORY: More arrested UPDATED STORY: 3 more arrested, double murder suspect still sought MILLSBORO, DELAWARE (1/30/2015) State police are seeking tips from the public to […]
Wilmington man caught after chase, charged in 8 robberies
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (1/30/2015) City police chased down a suspect in a pizza restaurant robbery and later linked him to seven other robberies in the city. Police were alerted to a robbery […]
Woman charged in robbery try near Dover
DOVER, DELAWARE (1/30/2015) A 21-year-old woman was charged with trying to rob a store in the Gateway South Shopping Center near Dover, state police said Friday. The incident happened just after noon […]
Business burglarized in New Castle
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (1/30/2015) The Sassy Nails business on Ferry Cut-off was burglarized, city police report. The burglary happened about 1 a.m. Thursday, said Senior Lt. Adam Brams. The alarm […]
WSFS Bank branch robbed in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (1/29/2015) Two armed robbers held up a WSFS Bank branch this afternoon, according to reports from the scene. The robbery happened about 2:45 p.m. at 211 N. Union […]
Gunfire strikes home near Dover
DOVER, DELAWARE (1/29/2015) Someone fired gunshots that struck a home near Dover while a woman was in a bedroom, state police said today. The incident happened about 9:50 p.m. in […]
Newark police charge man with 3rd DUI after four hit-runs
NEWARK, DELAWARE (1/29/2015) A 30-year-old man was charged with a third DUI after a hit-and-run crash in Newark and three earlier hit-and-runs in Maryland, Newark police said. Eric M. Zimmer. of Elkton, […]
Man charged with forcing woman into car before Dover crash
DOVER, DELAWARE (1/29/2015) A 51-year-old man was charged with forcing a woman into a car that later crashed through a fence in Dover while he was driving, city police said. The […]
Man charged in Wilmington murder
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (1/28/2015) Police tonight announced an arrest in Tuesday’s shooting death of a 26-year-old man in the 900 block of E. 17th St. The victim was identified as Donnell Clark, […]
26-year-old man shot in Wilmington dies
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (1/27/2015) A 26-year-old man who was shot this afternoon has died, city police said tonight. The shooting happened about 4 p.m. in the 900 block of E. 17th St. […]
Wilmington police seize gun in same block as earlier shootings
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (1/27/2015) A Glock handgun was seized by police at a vacant home in the same block where six people were shot — one fatally — in two separate […]
Police: Cocaine found in prosthetic leg, man arrested
DOVER, DELAWARE (1/27/2015) City police say a Dover man was arrested after officers found cocaine in a prosthetic leg. The arrest happened about 2:30 p.m. Monday after a traffic stop on […]
Game Stop store in Bear robbed at gunpoint
BEAR, DELAWARE (1/27/2015) Three young men held up a Game Stop store in Bear at gunpoint on Monday, state police said today. It was the second robbery of a Game […]
After 5 robberies, police warn pedestrians near New Castle
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (1/27/2015) After five robberies of pedestrians in the New Castle area, police are warning residents to avoid walking alone. Robberies occurred over the weekend in the communities of Wilton, […]
Teen arrested in Bear robbery
BEAR, DELAWARE (1/27/2015) A teenager was arrested in connection with the robbery of cash and a cellphone, New Castle County police said Monday. The robbery happened about 9:10 p.m. Saturday […]
Death of 18-year-old man in Dover called suspicious
DOVER, DELAWARE (1/26/2015) The death of an 18-year-old man is being called suspicious by Dover police. Someone found the body of Jordan M. Peck of Dover about 10:30 a.m. Sunday […]
Wounded suspect linked to spree of robberies
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DELAWARE (1/26/2015) A New Castle man who was shot by a store clerk has been linked to a spree of 19 robberies or attempts since December, state police […]
Game Stop store, customers in Glasgow robbed at gunpoint
GLASGOW, DELAWARE (1/26/2015) A Game Stop store at the Peoples Plaza shopping center was robbed at gunpoint, state police said Sunday. The robbery happened about 8:40 p.m. The three male […]
3 more shot in Wilmington
[soliloquy id=”3378″] WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (1/25/2013) A violent weekend of shootings continued today in Wilmington, with three more people wounded. The latest gunfire happened just before 1:30 p.m. in the 200 block […]
Hundreds join search for missing woman
[soliloquy id=”3366″] CHESWOLD, DELAWARE (1/25/2015) Hundreds of people signed up at the Cheswold fire hall to join in the search for a missing 35-year-old woman this morning. Keisha S. Hamilton was […]
Teen charged in burglary near New Castle
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (1/25/2015) A burglary suspect was captured after a neighbor called 911 with a description after she saw a man enter a home, New Castle County police said. […]
18-year-old dies after Wilmington shooting
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (1/25/2015) An 18-year-old man has died after being shot at least once in the head Saturday night, city police said this morning. The victim was identified as William Rollins […]
Wells Fargo Bank robbed on Philadelphia Pike
BELLEFONTE, DELAWARE (1/25/2015) A Wells Fargo bank branch near Bellefonte was robbed at gunpoint this morning and four customers were forced to the floor, state police said. Two armed robbers […]
Woman robbed in home invasion near Dagsboro
DAGSBORO, DELAWARE (1/24/2015) A 26-year-old woman was robbed at gunpoint by three masked men late Friday in a home invasion east of Dagsboro, state police said today. The robbery happened about […]
Teen shot to death in Wilmington; 2 wounded
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (1/24/2015) A 16-year-old boy was shot to death in Wilmington on Friday night, and two other teenagers were wounded, city police said. The shootings happened about 6:40 p.m. in the […]
State police promotions announced
DOVER, DELAWARE (1/23/2015) Eighteen state troopers were promoted in rank today. Police Superintendent Col. Nathaniel McQueen Jr. announced the new ranks at a ceremony at Delaware State Univeristy’s student center. […]
4 arrested on heroin charges in Seaford area
SEAFORD, DELAWARE (1/23/2015) Four people were arrested and thousands of bags of heroin seized this week after what state police said was a months-long investigation into illegal drug sales from a […]
Rite Aid Pharmacy robbed at gunpoint near New Castle
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (1/23/2015) A Rite Aid Pharmacy near New Castle was robbed at gunpoint, state police reported today. Two masked men entered the store at 501 E. Basin Road […]
Murder conviction, death sentence overturned
DOVER, DELAWARE (1/22/2015) The Delaware Supreme Court has overturned the murder conviction and death sentence of a Kent County man. Isaiah M. McCoy had been convicted in the May 4, 2010, […]
30-year-old man charged in hate crime
SMYRNA, DELAWARE (1/21/2015) A 30-year-old man was arrested today and charged with a hate crime, Smyrna police said. Daniel R. Lawrence, of the 400 block of Maryland Line Road west […]