Police: Man stabbed by own knife during Dover robbery
DOVER, DELAWARE (12/29/2014) A 42-year-old man was hospitalized Sunday after being stabbed with his own knife by a man he was trying to rob, Dover police said today. A 20-year-old […]
Crime/Fires
Police seek tips on 2 in wallet theft at Royal Farms
ELLENDALE, DELAWARE (12/29/2014) Two men are being sought in connection with the theft of a wallet at a Royal Farms store near Ellendale, state police said today. The theft happened […]
Pizza delivery woman robbed at gunpoint
CAMDEN, DELAWARE (12/29/2014) A pizza delivery woman was robbed at gunpoint Sunday by four masked men in the Star Hill area east of Camden, state police said today. The incident […]
Dover gang robbery suspect arrested, gun seized
DOVER, DELAWARE (12/29/2014) A suspect in a brutal August gang robbery was arrested after a traffic stop Sunday night and officers seized a handgun from him, Dover police said this […]
Wilmington fugitive arrested in Harrington
HARRINGTON, DELAWARE (12/29/2014) A man sought by police in Wilmington was arrested after he was stopped by a Harrington officer on U.S. 13, police reported today. Zachary Thacker, 22, of […]
Marydel man charged in attempted car break-ins
SMYRNA, DELAWARE (12/28/2014) A Marydel man was arrested early Sunday as he was attempting to break into cars parked at a Wawa store, Smyrna police said. The incident was reported […]
Car stolen in Dover recovered in Smyrna; man charged
SMYRNA, DELAWARE (12/29/2014) A Dodge Magnum stolen in Dover was recovered in Smyrna over the weekend, town police said. The car was spotted about 9:50 a.m. Saturday in the first […]
Carjacking suspect arrested in Smyrna
SMYRNA, DELAWARE (12/29/2014) A carjacking suspect was arrested Sunday night in Smyrna and the car taken earlier in the day recovered, town police reported. Ezekiel Sullivan, 21, of the 100 […]
Man robs Valero gas station in Smyrna
UPDATED STORY: Smyrna police arrest suspect in Valero robbery SMYRNA, DELAWARE (12/29/2014) A man robbed a Valero gas station in Smyrna early today, town police said, and the public’s help […]
Smyrna man charged with obstructing firefighters
SMYRNA, DELAWARE (12/29/2014) A Smyrna man has been charged with obstructing firefighters who responded to a chimney fire, town police reported Sunday. Citizens Hose Company firefighters called for assistance from […]
Man stabbed outside restaurant on U.S. 13
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (12/28/2014) A 36-year-old man was stabbed early today after an argument in a restaurant parking lot on U.S. 13 west of New Castle, state police said. The incident […]
Broomstick used in sports bar robbery try
BROOKSIDE, DELAWARE (12/28/2014) A customer used a broomstick to assault a sports bar employee but fled empty handed after scuffling with the employee and another customer, state police said Saturday. […]
Man injured in Christmas house fire released from hospital
OGLETOWN, DELAWARE (12/26/2014) A 68-year-old man injured when fire broke out in his Harmony Woods home on Christmas was released from the hospital today, authorities said. The victim had first been […]
3 accused in $129,000 theft from elderly Millsboro woman
MILLSBORO, DELAWARE (12/25/2014) A Millsboro woman and two of her adult children are accused in the theft of more than $129,000 from an elderly woman, state police say. Tammy Lynn Willis, […]
Faulty outlet causes fire at Cavalier Country Club Apartments
CHRISTIANA, DELAWARE (12/25/2014) A fire this afternoon at the Cavalier Country Club Apartments was caused by a faulty electric receptacle, authorities said. The fire in the 3800 block of Golfview Drive broke […]
Teen charged in Wilmington armed robbery
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (12/24/2014) A 15-year-old Wilmington boy was arrested Wednesday in connection with an armed robbery last month, police said. The robbery happened Nov. 21 in the 3700 block of […]
Man seriously injured in Harmony Woods House fire
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DELAWARE (12/25/2014) A 68-year-old man was in serious condition after a house fire early today in the Harmony Woods neighborhood east of Newark, authorities said. The fire […]
3 arrested on drug charges in Milford
MILFORD, DELAWARE (12/25/2014) Three people were arrested on drug charges after a three-month investigation by multiple agencies and searches at several homes and vehicles in the city, Milford police said […]
Valley Run fire caused by stove used to heat apartment
CLAYMONT, DELAWARE (12/24/2014) A fire that heavily damaged three apartment buildings near Claymont on Sunday has been ruled accidental, the state Fire Marshal’s Office said today. The fire in the first block […]
Woman charged in $466,000 theft from couple in her care
MILTON, DELAWARE (12/24/2014) A Georgetown woman was arrested Tuesday and charged in the theft of more than $466,000 from an elderly Milton couple in her care, state police said today. Dawn Greene, […]
Wilmington police make arrest in attempted armed robbery
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (12/24/2014) A 23-year-old Wilmington man was arrested in connection with an attempted armed robbery last week, city police said Tuesday. Police said they also seized a .22 caliber […]
Ellendale man arrested in Milford on 4th DUI charge
MILFORD, DELAWARE (12/24/2014) A 34-year-old Ellendale man was arrested on a fourth offense felony driving under the influence of alcohol charge, Milford police said Monday. Joshua D. Miller was stopped […]
BP gas station robbed near New Castle
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (12/24/2014) A BP Gas Station near New Castle was robbed by a masked gunman, state police reported Monday. The crime happened about 5 p.m. Sunday at 1713 […]
Man charged in death of 4-year-old
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (12/24/2014) A 26-year-old Newark-area man was arrested on warrants for homicide by abuse or neglect in the death of a 4-year-old child in 2012, Wilmington police said Tuesday. […]
2 arrested, 1 sought in thefts for scrap metal
DOVER, DELAWARE (12/23/2014) Two Dover-area residents have been arrested and another is sought by police in connection with the theft of more than 15 air conditioning units to be sold as scrap metal, […]
After photos published, tip brings burglary arrest
SMYRNA, DELAWARE (12/23/2014) A suspect in a burglary at the Holly Hill Estates development near Smyrna was arrested after someone saw surveillance images published Monday and called police. As the […]
Teen tackled, arrested in Bear robbery try
BEAR, DELAWARE (12/23/2014) A 17-year-old boy was arrested after he attempted to rob a pizza restaurant in Bear but was tackled by employees, state police said this morning. He also […]
Sex offender charged in incidents with two girls
HARTLY, DELAWARE (12/23/2014) A 33-year-old Hartly man has been charged with multiple sex offenses involving two juveniles, state police said Monday. Kevin E. Marrs, who police say was a registered […]
11 horses die, 1 survives $60,000 barn fire in Yorklyn
YORKLYN, DELAWARE (12/22/2014) A barn fire that killed 11 horses caused $60,000 damage to the structure, investigators said tonight. One horse escaped the blaze, said Michael Chionchio, assistant state fire […]
Valley Run fire damage: $500,000
CLAYMONT, DELAWARE (12/22/2014) A fire that heavily damaged three buildings at the Valley Run apartment complex near Claymont caused an estimated $500,000 damage, investigators said tonight. The fire broke out […]
2 men sought in burglary near Smyrna; photos released
UPDATED STORY: Suspect arrested SMYRNA, DELAWARE (12/22/2014) State police released surveillance images today of two men sought in a burglary earlier this month near Smryna. The burglary happened between 7 a.m. […]
Repo man tows SUV, 2 kids inside; day care provider charged
NEWARK, DELAWARE (12/22/2014) A day care provider was charged after two young children left in her SUV while she went shopping were towed away when the vehicle was repossessed, state police said today. […]
Police ID man shot to death near Prices Corner
PRICES CORNER, DELAWARE (12/22/2014) Police have identified a man found dead in a car near Prices Corner on Saturday and say he died of a gunshot wound. The man killed […]
Armed robbery try fails at Dover store
DOVER, DELAWARE (12/22/2014) A man with a knife tried to rob a Dover grocery store over the weekend but fled empty-handed, city police said today. The robbery try happened about […]
Raw video: Valley Run fire rages
Injuries reported in 3-alarm fire at Valley Run complex in Claymont
Elsmere police arrest drug suspect in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (12/22/2014) Elsmere police say a six-month investigation led to the arrest of a 24-year-old man on drug charges in Wilmington on Sunday. Andre A. Corbitt was arrested at a […]
Home invasion suspects arrested in Dover
DOVER, DELAWARE (12/22/2014) Two suspects in a Pennsylvania home invasion were arrested Sunday night by Dover police. Briana Mitchell, 41, and Leonard Bernard, 35, of Philadelphia, were located in a […]
Injuries reported in 3-alarm fire at Valley Run
RAW VIDEO: Valley Run fire CLAYMONT, DELAWARE (12/22/2014) In yet another serious fire this weekend, flames swept through multiple units at the Valley Run apartment and townhouse complex Sunday evening, injuring at […]
Horses die in Yorklyn fire
YORKLYN, DELAWARE (12/21/2014) Numerous horses died this evening when fire swept through a horse barn at the Yorklyn Arabian farm. The fire was reported about 8:20 p.m. in the 300 […]
Man who threatened ‘suicide by cop’ killed by Dover officers
DOVER, DELAWARE (12/21/2014) A 52-year-old man was killed by officers early Sunday at the Country Club apartments after he called a crisis center voicing a plan to commit “suicide by cop,” […]
Fatal fire at Harbor House: 38 residents routed
CLAYMONT, DELAWARE (12/21/2014) One person died, a man was seriously injured and 38 people were left without their homes early today when fire swept through a building at the Harbor House […]
Milltown fire damage put at $100,000
MILLTOWN, DELAWARE (12/21/2014) Fire that swept through a home in the Limestone Gardens neighborhood Saturday night caused more than $100,000 damage, investigators say. They are still trying to determine how […]
Hockessin house fire caused by wood stove, ruled accidental
HOCKESSIN, DELAWARE (12/20/2014) A fire that caused $75,000 damage to a home in Hockessin tonight was accidental, investigators say. The blaze broke out about 5 p.m. in the 600 block […]
Fire damages Milltown home
UPDATED STORY: Fire damage put at $100,000 MILLTOWN, DELAWARE (12/20/2014) Fire struck at a two-story home in the Limestone Gardens neighborhood tonight. The blaze in the 4500 block of Pickwick […]
1 found dead in car near Prices Corner; 2nd man in critical condition
UPDATED STORY: Police identify victim PRICES CORNER, DELAWARE (12/20/2014) One man is dead and another was taken to Christiana Hospital in critical condition after they were found assaulted in a car […]
Dover police say serial robber captured
DOVER, DELAWARE (12/20/2014) A 43-year-old man arrested Friday is responsible for six recent Dover robberies, city police announced this morning. Morris Simms, of South Farmview Drive in Dover, was charged […]
Homicide sets record in Wilmington
UPDATED STORY: 21-year-old man indicted in murder WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (12/20/2014) The death of a 43-year-old man early today makes this the deadliest year for homicides in Wilmington’s history. Police say Derrick Caudle […]
Delmar men charged after rifle shot hits home near Laurel
LAUREL, DELAWARE (12/20/2014) State Fish & Wildlife enforcement officers arrested three Delmar men in connection with a Dec. 6 incident in which a rifle shot struck an occupied home near Laurel and a deer […]
Massage parlor owner charged in prostitution
DOVER, DELAWARE (12/20/2014) The owner of several massage parlors across the state has been charged with promoting and permitting prostitution at a spa near Rehoboth Beach, one of two where employees […]
Milford police charge Frederica man in sexual assault of minor
MILFORD, DELAWARE (12/20/2014) City police say they have charged a Frederica man with the sexual assault of a minor and his wife was charged with tampering with a witness. Lucas A. […]