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1 arrested, 2 flee after chase, crash in stolen car

December 28, 2014 Delaware Free News

PIKE CREEK, DELAWARE (12/28/2014) An 18-year-old man was arrested early today after he crashed a stolen car while being pursued by state police, authorities said. The incident began about midnight […]

Crime/Fires

Man stabbed outside restaurant on U.S. 13

December 28, 2014 Delaware Free News

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 […]

Bar
Crime/Fires

Broomstick used in sports bar robbery try

December 28, 2014December 28, 2014 Delaware Free News

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. […]

Dirt biker hits shed, seriously injured

December 27, 2014December 27, 2014 Delaware Free News

  ST. GEORGES, DELAWARE (12/27/2014) A 30-year-old man was seriously injured today when he crashed into the side of a shed while riding a dirt bike, authorities said. The accident […]

Your money

Delaware farmers’ markets post record sales

December 26, 2014 Delaware Free News

DOVER, DELAWARE (12/26/2014) Farmers’ markets across the state had a record $2.6 million sales season, the Delaware Department of Agriculture announced today. The sales were double the amount of five years […]

Worker killed at Cherry Island Landfill identified

December 26, 2014December 26, 2014 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (12/26/2014) A worker was killed this afternoon when he was struck by a tractor at the Cherry Island Landfill, authorities said. State police identified the victim as Jose Luis Garcia-Hernandez, […]

Local

Beebe bans young visitors due to flu increase

December 26, 2014December 26, 2014 Delaware Free News

LEWES, DELAWARE (12/26/2014) Citing a rising number of flu cases in Sussex County, Beebe Healthcare today began restricting patient visits at its hospital. Under what it called a temporary policy, […]

Man injured in Christmas house fire released from hospital

December 26, 2014December 26, 2014 Delaware Free News

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 […]

Local

13 Delaware farms placed in preservation

December 26, 2014December 26, 2014 Delaware Free News

DOVER, DELAWARE (12/26/2014) Thirteen farms totaling more than 1,060 acres have been selected for permanent easements to add to the Delaware Farmland Preservation Program. The Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation’s Board […]

Local

Gov. Markell on challenging students

December 26, 2014December 26, 2014 Delaware Free News

3 accused in $129,000 theft from elderly Millsboro woman

December 25, 2014December 25, 2014 Delaware Free News

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

December 25, 2014 Delaware Free News

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

December 25, 2014 Delaware Free News

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

December 25, 2014December 26, 2014 Delaware Free News

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

December 25, 2014 Delaware Free News

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 […]

Rain moving off, breezy day to follow

December 25, 2014December 25, 2014 Delaware Free News

DELAWARE (12/25/2014) After more than an inch of rain fell on parts of the state, cloudy skies should gradually clear through Christmas day. forecasters say. Winds will gust to more than […]

Crime/Fires

Valley Run fire caused by stove used to heat apartment

December 24, 2014December 26, 2014 Delaware Free News

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 […]

Roads

SUV crashes into Hockessin nursing home; 2 hurt, 1 critically

December 24, 2014December 25, 2014 Delaware Free News

HOCKESSIN, DELAWARE (12/24/2014) Two people were taken to a hospital this afternoon after an SUV crashed into the lobby of Cokesbury Village nursing home, authorities said. The incident happened about […]

Woman charged in $466,000 theft from couple in her care

December 24, 2014 Delaware Free News

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, […]

5 hurt, 2 critically, in Route 1 crash near Smyrna

December 24, 2014December 24, 2014 Delaware Free News

SMYRNA, DELAWARE (12/24/2014) Two people were critically injured and a third seriously hurt in a crash on Route 1 this afternoon in southern New Castle County, authorities said. Two others […]

Wilmington police make arrest in attempted armed robbery

December 24, 2014 Delaware Free News

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

December 24, 2014 Delaware Free News

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

December 24, 2014January 16, 2015 Delaware Free News

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

December 24, 2014December 24, 2014 Delaware Free News

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. […]

Heavy rain due; flooding, thunderstorms possible

December 24, 2014December 25, 2014 Delaware Free News

DELAWARE (12/24/2014) Heavy rain today may produce some flooding in areas of poor drainage and thunderstorms with strong gusty winds are possible, National Weather Service forecasters say. Minor coastal flooding […]

2 arrested, 1 sought in thefts for scrap metal

December 23, 2014December 23, 2014 Delaware Free News

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, […]

Roads

Police: SUV cut off school bus before crash; 12 hurt

December 23, 2014December 23, 2014 Delaware Free News

NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DELAWARE (12/23/2014) State police say a school bus driver swerved to avoid an SUV that cut her off before the bus hit a light pole in the parking […]

Crime/Fires

After photos published, tip brings burglary arrest

December 23, 2014December 23, 2014 Delaware Free News

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 […]

Bicyclist struck near Ellendale dies

December 23, 2014December 23, 2014 Delaware Free News

ELLENDALE, DELAWARE (12/23/2014) A 64-year-old Ellendale man struck by a car while he was bicycling Friday died today of his injuries, state police said. Police said Collin Worth, who was not […]

Teen tackled, arrested in Bear robbery try

December 23, 2014December 23, 2014 Delaware Free News

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 […]

Man walking dog is struck, killed in Camden

December 23, 2014December 23, 2014 Delaware Free News

CAMDEN, DELAWARE (12/23/2014) A 55-year-old man walking his dog was fatally injured Monday night while crossing a street in front of Caesar Rodney High School in Camden, state police reported this morning. […]

Sex offender charged in incidents with two girls

December 23, 2014January 3, 2015 Delaware Free News

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 […]

Driver seriously injured when car overturns near Wilmington

December 23, 2014 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (12/23/2014) A 52-year-old man was trapped in his car and seriously injured after it overturned just south of the city limits this morning, authorities said. The crash reported […]

Woman struck while pushing out-of-gas car on Route 273

December 23, 2014 Delaware Free News

CHRISTIANA, DELAWARE (12/23/2014) A 52-year-old Newark woman was seriously injured when she was struck by a car when she was pushing her vehicle, which had run out of gas, while […]

Barn
Crime/Fires

11 horses die, 1 survives $60,000 barn fire in Yorklyn

December 22, 2014 Delaware Free News

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 […]

Crime/Fires

Valley Run fire damage: $500,000

December 22, 2014 Delaware Free News

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 […]

Crime/Fires

2 men sought in burglary near Smyrna; photos released

December 22, 2014December 23, 2014 Delaware Free News

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. […]

Crime/Fires

Repo man tows SUV, 2 kids inside; day care provider charged

December 22, 2014December 23, 2014 Delaware Free News

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. […]

Holiday schedule for Wilmington trash, recycling pickup

December 22, 2014December 23, 2014 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (12/22/2014) Officials released the following schedule for the city’s trash and recycling pickup: Monday December 22, 2014 Eastside Recycling Tuesday December 23, 2014 Westside Recycling Wednesday December 24, […]

Crime/Fires

Police ID man shot to death near Prices Corner

December 22, 2014 Delaware Free News

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 […]

Crash
Roads

Car plows into house; 4 injured

December 22, 2014December 22, 2014 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (12/22/2014) Four people were injured this afternoon when a car crashed into a house on South Heald Street at D Street in Southbridge. A person in the house […]

Your money

DuPont shifting HQ to Chestnut Run; Chemours to go downtown

December 22, 2014December 22, 2014 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (12/22/2014) The DuPont Co. is moving its corporate headquarters to the suburban Chestnut Run Plaza campus, the company announced this morning, while a spin-off takes over the downtown […]

Armed robbery try fails at Dover store

December 22, 2014December 22, 2014 Delaware Free News

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 […]

Crime/Fires

Raw video: Valley Run fire rages

December 22, 2014December 22, 2014 Delaware Free News

Injuries reported in 3-alarm fire at Valley Run complex in Claymont

Drugs
Crime/Fires

Elsmere police arrest drug suspect in Wilmington

December 22, 2014 Delaware Free News

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

December 22, 2014December 22, 2014 Delaware Free News

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 […]

Crash
Roads

Truck crash shears pole, shuts Route 4 in Stanton; power out

December 22, 2014December 22, 2014 Delaware Free News

  STANTON, DELAWARE (12/22/2014) A truck crashed into a utility pole about 8 a.m. today, shearing the pole and knocking down wires across West Newport Pike (Route 4) and closing […]

Crime/Fires

Injuries reported in 3-alarm fire at Valley Run

December 21, 2014December 22, 2014 Delaware Free News

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 […]

Crime/Fires

Horses die in Yorklyn fire

December 21, 2014December 22, 2014 Delaware Free News

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 […]

Gun
Crime/Fires

Man who threatened ‘suicide by cop’ killed by Dover officers

December 21, 2014 Delaware Free News

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,” […]

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