Car topples pole, overturns on Route 24
MILLSBORO, DELAWARE (5/11/2015) A car went out of control , knocked down a utility pole and overturned east of Millsboro this morning. The accident was reported at 5:17 a.m. on John […]
1 dead, 5 injured in fire near Frederica
FREDERICA, DELAWARE (5/10/2015) One person died and five were injured when fire broke out in a home south of Frederica today, authorities said. Flames were shooting from the one-story house […]
Robber fires at witnesses chasing him
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (5/10/2015) A man who robbed a woman at a motel outside Wilmington fired several gunshots at witnesses who chased him, Delaware State Police said. The incident happened about […]
Road rage: Man charged after drugs, gun found in car
STANTON, DELAWARE (5/9/2015) A Middletown man was arrested after he pointed a gun at two people in another car during a road rage incident near Delaware Park casino, Delaware State […]
March held in Middletown for Ty Sawyer, who died in fight
MIDDLETOWN, DELAWARE (5/9/2015) Several hundred people rallied in Middletown this morning calling for justice for Ty Sawyer, a 20-year-old man who died in a fight near Boyds Corner. New Castle […]
Car fire jams NB I-95 at Newark toll plaza
NEWARK, DELAWARE (5/9/2015) A car fire is causing big delays this morning on northbound Interstate 95 at the Newark toll plaza. DelDOT reported the fire at 10:07 a.m., and multiple […]
Police identify critically injured bicyclist
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (5/9/2015) City police said this morning they have identified a 68-year-old man who was critically injured in a fall off a bicycle on Friday. The man struck his […]
8 things to know about the I-95, U.S. 202 mess
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (5/9/2015) Construction will continue to cause various daytime and nighttime closures at the Interstate 95/U.S. 202 interchange (Exit 8) north of Wilmington through May 18, DelDOT reports. Work will […]
Wilmington police arrest 2 on heroin charges
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (5/9/2015) A traffic stop led to the arrest of two men on drug charges and one of them faces weapon charges, Wilmington police said Friday. The vehicle stop happened […]
Dunkin’ Donuts robbery try fails on U.S. 13
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (5/9/2015) A masked robber fled empty-handed when an employee of a Dunkin’ Donuts store refused his demand for cash, Delaware State Police said. The robbery attempt happened […]
Do you know this bicycle? Rider critically injured, identity unknown
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (5/8/2015) Wilmington police are trying to identify a bicycle rider who was critically injured this afternoon when he fell off his bicycle. Police said the white man, about […]
Man, 61, dies after Bear town house fire
BEAR, DELAWARE (5/8/2015) A 61-year-old man pulled from his burning townhome by firefighters Thursday night died later at Christiana Hospital, authorities said. The victim’s name has not been released. The […]
U.S. 113 overpass work in Milford to end early
MILFORD, DELAWARE (5/8/2015) With repairs ahead of schedule, DelDOT expects to reopen the northbound U.S. 113 overpass to Route 1 nearly a week ahead of schedule. Repairs to the bridge […]
Police ID man struck, killed on I-95
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (5/8/2015) A man struck and killed by a car as he was walking across Interstate 95 in Wilmington has been identified by Delaware State Police. John Manista, 35, of […]
Wawa near Newark robbed at gunpoint; 2 men sought
NEW STORY: Armed robbers hit Wawa store near Newark NEWARK, DELAWARE (5/8/2015) Police are looking for two armed men who held up a Wawa convenience store near Newark. The robbery […]
Funeral director charged with theft
LAUREL, DELAWARE (5/8/2015) The former owner of a Laurel funeral services company has been charged with defrauding an elderly victim from Harrington of more than $6,000, Delaware State Police said […]
Fog delaying some school openings
DELAWARE (5/8/2015) Fog is delaying the opening of school in some districts this morning. Cape Henlopen, Indian River and Sussex Technical districts as well as Sussex Academy will have a two-hour […]
Watch video: Dover police officer kicking suspect
DOVER, DELAWARE (5/7/2015) City police today released a video showing an officer kicking a suspect along U.S. 13. “After a federal judge ruled that the video regarding the arrest of Lateef […]
Man charged in Elsmere firebombing
ELSMERE, DELAWARE (5/7/2015) A 32-year-old man has been arrested after a Molotov cocktail was used in an attempt to set a home on fire, authorities said this morning. The firebombing […]
More I-95, U.S. 202 headaches ahead
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (5/7/2015) Construction will continue to cause various daytime and nighttime closures at the Interstate 95/U.S. 202 interchange (Exit 8) north of Wilmington through May 18, DelDOT reports. Work […]
Wilmington Trust ex-execs face SEC charges
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (5/7/2015) Four former officers of Wilmington Trust Co. are facing civil fraud charges filed Wednesday by the Securities and Exchange Commission, and two are facing criminal charges. The SEC says […]
Crash on I-295 ramp traps woman
[soliloquy id=”7480″] WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (5/7/2015) A crash on an Interstate 295 ramp south of Wilmington trapped a woman in her car until she was extricated by firefighters, according to […]
Police Memorial Day ceremonies held
[soliloquy id=”7466″] DELAWARE (5/6/2015) Police Memorial Day ceremonies were scheduled today to honor officers killed in the line of duty. The New Castle County Police Department ceremony was held at 8:30 […]
School bus in crash on U.S. 113
GEORGETOWN, DELAWARE (5/6/2015) A school bus was involved in a crash with another vehicle on U.S. 113 north of Georgetown this morning, Delaware State Police said. The accident happened about […]
Pedestrian killed on I-95 in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (5/6/2015) A pedestrian was struck and killed by a car on southbound Interstate 95 in Wilmington early today. Delaware State Police said the accident was reported at 12:18 a.m. under […]
Photos: Nepal vigil held at UD
[soliloquy id=”7437″] NEWARK, DELAWARE (5/5/2015) Nepali students at the University of Delaware held a candlelight vigil tonight on campus along with other students and local residents to remember the more […]
1 arrested, 1 sought in Dover burglary try
DOVER, DELAWARE (5/5/2015) One man was arrested and another is still sought after a burglary attempt was thwarted when a resident arrived home as the pair were trying to break in, […]
Lockdown lifted after Indian River School District threat
MILLSBORO, DELAWARE (5/5/2015) A lockdown of schools in the Indian River School District was lifted at 12:20 p.m. after authorities determined a telephoned threat was not credible, Delaware State Police said. […]
Motorcyclist killed near Lewes is identified
LEWES, DELAWARE (5/5/2015) A Pennsylvania man killed when his motorcycle collided with a pickup truck Monday south of Lewes has been identified by Delaware State Police. Bryan L. Angle, 48, […]
AT&T tall cellphone tower in resort area gets Superior Court OK
UPDATED STORY: Cellphone tower decision won’t be appealed by Sussex By Jon P. Zaimes/Delaware Free News GEORGETOWN, DELAWARE (5/5/2015) A Superior Court judge has overturned a decision by the Sussex County […]
Cat dies in Wilmington fire
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (5/5/2015) A pet cat died in a fire that heavily damaged a row home in Wilmington late Monday, authorities said. The fire broke out about 9:50 p.m. at 18 […]
Milford police charge 3 with drug dealing
MILFORD, DELAWARE (5/5/2015) Three people from Milford were arrested on drug dealing charges, city police announced Monday. The arrests Wednesday came after a two-month investigation by multiple agencies and searches at the […]
Deputy tapped for top spot at DEDO
DOVER, DELAWARE (5/5/2015) Gov. Jack Markell on Monday announced his choice for the next director of the Delaware Economic Development Office. The governor will nominate Deputy Director Bernice Whaley for the […]
Dover officer indicted in kicking of man
DOVER, DELAWARE (5/4/2015) A Dover police officer was indicted on a felony assault charge in connection with the kicking of a man in the head in 2013, city police reported […]
Motorcyclist killed in collision with truck
LEWES, DELAWARE (5/4/2015) A 48-year-old motorcyclist was killed this evening in a collision with a pickup truck south of Lewes, Delaware State Police said. The accident happened about 6:30 p.m. on John J. […]
Fire cleanup closing bridge to Alapocas Run State Park
[soliloquy id=”7266″] WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (5/4/2015) A pedestrian bridge across the Brandywine Creek that provides access to Alapocas Run State Park will be closed for up to two weeks to allow […]
2 boys charged with arson in Bear
BEAR, DELAWARE (5/4/2015) Two boys were charged with setting a fire in a vacant mobile home at the Glasgow Court Trailer Park, authorities said today. The blaze was reported just […]
Overturned dump truck removed, U.S. 13 lanes reopened
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (5/4/2015) An overturned dump truck that closed the two right southbound lanes on U.S. 13 near New Castle for more than an hour has been removed and all […]
Pedestrian struck, killed on U.S. 40 is identified
BEAR, DELAWARE (5/4/2015) A pedestrian was struck and killed by a car early today on U.S. 40 in Bear. Delaware State Police identified the victim as Leroy Core, 71, who lived […]
Road repairs to close I-95 ramp in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (5/4/2015) Patching of the concrete road surface will close an Interstate 95 ramp in Wilmington for two weeks starting Tuesday, DelDOT announced this morning. The northbound I-95 on-ramp […]
Lewes man, 60, killed in Route 1 motorcycle crash
FREDERICA, DELAWARE (5/3/2015) A 60-year-old Lewes man died and a woman was critically injured when their motorcycle struck the rear of a car slowing for traffic on northbound Route 1 this […]
Truck hits pole in Odessa; driver flown to hospital
ODESSA, DELAWARE (5/3/2015) A truck struck a utility pole on southbound U.S. 13 in Odessa today, taking down power lines and causing traffic detours for hours, Delaware State Police said. […]
Woman hurt in Route 1 tractor-trailer crash
FREDERICA, DELAWARE (5/3/2015) A crash involving a tractor-trailer and a car caused major delays on Route 1 north of Frederica in the second crash near the town this afternoon. The latest […]
Police identify Seaford man killed in crash
GEORGETOWN, DELAWARE (5/3/2015) A 42-year-old Seaford man died in a single-vehicle crash southwest of Georgetown, Delaware State Police said. He was identified this afternoon as Michael J. McIntire. The crash happened […]
Northbound U.S. 113 ramp to Route 1 closed in Milford
MILFORD, DELAWARE (5/3/2015) The ramp from northbound U.S. 113 to northbound Route 1 at the north end of Milford is closed for the next three weeks for repairs, DelDOT announced. The […]
Smyrna police ID man shot to death by officer
SMYRNA, DELAWARE (5/3/2015) Smyrna police have identified a man shot to death by an officer investigating a domestic dispute early Saturday and released more details about the incident. Kenneth Mathena, […]
‘Suspicious’ fire destroys Bancroft Mills building owned by state
[soliloquy id=”7266″] WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (5/2/2015) A ‘suspicious’ fire swept through a building owned by the state at the former Bancroft Mills complex early today, burning it to the ground. Firefighters remained […]
SUV overturns on I-495; driver injured, charged with DUI
MINQUADALE, DELAWARE (5/2/2015) A 29-year-old driver was injured when an SUV went into a ditch and overturned on Interstate 495 this afternoon, Delaware State Police said. He was charged with driving under the […]
Fatal crash shuts roads near Georgetown
UPDATED STORY: Police identify Seaford man killed in crash GEORGETOWN, DELAWARE (5/2/2015) A fatal crash has closed two roads southwest of Georgetown, Delaware State Police say. The single-vehicle accident happened about 1:10 […]
Smyrna police officer shoots, kills armed man
SMYRNA, DELAWARE (5/2/2015) A man armed with a shotgun was shot and killed by a Smyrna police officer at the Sunnyside Apartments early today, police said. The encounter came as […]