Man robbed at Newark Shopping Center
NEWARK, DELAWARE (11/25/2015) A 33-year-old man was robbed at gunpoint today when he met someone to buy video games in the parking lot of the Newark Shopping Center, city police […]
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Shots fired during Newark robbery
NEWARK, DELAWARE (11/25/2015) Shots were fired during a robbery after the victim drove off with one of the bandits still inside his car, Newark police reported this morning. The robbery […]
Newark police say utility workers were legitimate
NEWARK, DELAWARE (11/25/2015) Utility workers visiting homes in Newark initially thought to be impostors were actually legitimate Delmarva Power meter readers, city police said Tuesday. Police had issued a crime […]
2 injured in ambulance, SUV crash
NEWPORT, DELAWARE (11/25/2015) Two people were injured when a Belvedere Fire Company ambulance and an SUV collided north of Newport this morning, according to reports from the scene. The […]
Bicyclist injured in Kirkwood Highway crash
ELSMERE, DELAWARE (11/25/2015) A bicyclist was seriously injured in a crash on Kirkwood Highway at Dupont Road in Elsmere this morning, according to reports from the scene. The 23-year-old man […]
Nemours donates land to Alapocas Run State Park
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (11/24/2015) The Nemours Foundation has donated nearly 46 acres of land to Alapocas Run State Park, officials announced Tuesday. The park is located just outside of Wilmington. The […]
Elsmere mystery: Police seek help identifying man wrapped in towel
ELSMERE, DELAWARE (11/24/2015) Elsmere police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a naked man found wrapped in a towel at the Wilsmere Train Yard. The man, found Friday, […]
‘Byways Bucks’ discount shopping touted in New Castle
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (11/24/2015) U.S. Sen. Tom Carper led other officials this morning at an event promoting local shopping with the ‘Byways Bucks’ program. The coupon voucher program offers special […]
Wells Fargo Bank robbed on Capitol Trail
PIKE CREEK, DELAWARE (11/24/2015) A Wells Fargo Bank branch was robbed on Monday, the Delaware State Police said today. The incident happened shortly after 3 p.m. at 2624 Capitol Trail […]
New Route 299 lanes planned; Middletown workshop set
MIDDLETOWN, DELAWARE (11/24/2015) A public workshop is planned by the Delaware Department of Transportation to explain proposed Route 299 improvements, which include adding new lanes to the road. The workshop […]
Domino’s Pizza robbed at gunpoint in New Castle
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (11/24/2015) A Domino’s Pizza store was robbed at gunpoint, city police reported Monday. The robbery in the 1100 block of Delaware St. happened about 3 p.m. Sunday, […]
New Castle woman charged in theft of minivan
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (11/24/2015) City police arrested a Washington Park woman on drug and vehicle theft charges, authorities reported Monday. Andrea N. Brown, 23, of the 700 block of W. […]
With robberies increasing, Wilmington police offer 7 tips for safety
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (11/24/2015) City police are offering tips to the public after seeing an increase in armed and strong-arm robberies in Wilmington. Thieves are targeting cellphones and other personal items […]
Man charged with impersonating police officer in Bear
BEAR, DELAWARE (11/23/2015) A 34-year-old Wilmington man was charged with impersonating a police officer after a traffic stop in Bear, the New Castle County police said Sunday. Two officers stopped […]
Harbor Club Apartments fire routs residents
OGLETOWN, DELAWARE (11/22/2015) Residents were safely evacuated after fire broke out this morning at the Harbor Club Apartments. Christiana firefighters responded to the blaze at 28 Cheswold Blvd. about 8:30 a.m. […]
Police identify 30-year-old woman struck, killed on I-495
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (11/12/2015) A 30-year-old woman was struck and killed while walking along Interstate 495 south of Wilmington early today, according to Delaware State Police. The accident happened about 1:45 a.m. in the […]
36-year-old man struck, killed on U.S. 40 in Bear is identified
BEAR, DELAWARE (11/21/2015) A 36-year-old man was struck and killed while walking across U.S. 40 in Bear late Friday night, Delaware State Police said. Police this afternoon identified the man killed […]
2 robbery attempts outside Walmart on Wilton Boulevard
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (11/21/2015) A man fled empty-handed after two robbery attempts outside the Walmart store at 117 Wilton Blvd., the Delaware State Police reported this evening. The attempts happened about […]
Police subdue 13-year-old robbery suspect with stun gun
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (11/21/2015) A 13-year-old boy was arrested after robbing a customer outside the Wawa store at Beaver Brook Plaza along U.S. 13, the Delaware State Police reported this […]
Elderly man rescued after van goes into pond
STANTON, DELAWARE (11/21/2015) An 89-year-old man was rescued by firefighters after his van went into a retention pond this evening, according to reports from the scene. The incident happened about 5:30 […]
Shots fired at bowling alley party near Newport
NEWPORT, DELAWARE (11/21/2015) Shots were fired outside a bowling alley west of Newport where a youth birthday party was being held, according to reports from the scene. The incident happened […]
19-year-old man shot in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (11/21/2015) A 19-year-old man was in stable condition after a shooting in Wilmington on Friday night, city police said. The incident was reported at 6:48 p.m. in the area […]
2 children injured, one critically, in Route 9 crash
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (11/21/2015) Two children were injured Friday, one of them critically, in a two-vehicle collision on Route 9 south of New Castle, authorities said. The accident happened just […]
UD professor charged with stalking
NEWARK, DELAWARE (11/20/2015) A University of Delaware professor has been charged with felony stalking of another UD employee, campus police announced this afternoon. William Harris, 66, of Churchville, Maryland, was […]
6 hurt in Newport crash
NEWPORT, DELAWARE (11/19/2015) Six people were injured this evening in a two-vehicle crash in Newport, according to reports from the scene. The broadside accident involving a car and […]
Denn calls Gold Club nuisance, seeks shutdown
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (11/19/2015) Attorney General Matt Denn, calling the Gold Club a criminal nuisance, is seeking a court order to close the adult entertainment business just south of Wilmington. The […]
Teen arrested after BB gun damage in Brandywine Hundred
BRANDYWINE HUNDRED, DELAWARE (11/19/2015) A 17-year-old boy has been charged with damaging multiple homes and vehicles with a BB gun earlier this week, New Castle County police said this morning. […]
Police identify man shot to death at Gold Club
UPDATED STORY: Police arrest Gold Club homicide suspect WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (11/18/2015) Delaware State Police this morning released the name of a 35-year-old man shot to death at the Gold Club […]
2 face charges in Newark GameStop robberies
NEWARK, DELAWARE (11/18/2015) Two men are facing charges in robberies at the GameStop store on Suburban Drive in Newark, city police said Tuesday. The first robbery happened Oct. 27 and […]
After robberies, police offer tips to delivery businesses
MINQUADALE, DELAWARE (11/18/2015) In the aftermath of several armed robberies of food delivery drivers in Bear and Glasgow, the New Castle County police are offering tips to local businesses making deliveries: […]
5 delivery drivers robbed in Bear, Glasgow
BEAR/GLASGOW, DELAWARE (11/18/2015) Five drivers have been robbed in the Bear-Glasgow area in recent weeks while making food deliveries, New Castle County police reported today. The robberies happened between Oct. […]
Choir director charged in rape of middle school student
HOCKESSIN, DELAWARE (11/17/2015) A Newark man has been charged with raping a 13-year-old student at H.B. du Pont Middle School multiple times while he was choir director there, Delaware State […]
Police seek tips in Gold Club homicide
UPDATED STORY: Suspect arrested in Gold Club homicide UPDATED STORY: Police identify victim WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (11/17/2015) Delaware State Police investigators are asking for tips from the public after a 35-year-old […]
I-95 work to close 3 northbound lanes tonight
CHRISTIANA, DELAWARE (11/17/2015) Motorists will face delays tonight as three northbound Interstate 95 lanes are closed at Christiana to allow for repairing of the bridge deck over Routes 1/7, the Delaware Department […]
Man killed near Delaware Park is identified
MILLTOWN, DELAWARE (11/16/2015) A man killed while walking across Kirkwood Highway near the entrance road for Delaware Park was identified this afternoon. Donald L. Hitch, 59, of Wilmington, died when […]
21-year-old man seriously injured in Route 1 rollover crash
BLACKBIRD, DELAWARE (11/16/2015) A 21-year-old man was injured in a rollover crash on Route 1 near Blackbird Creek this morning, authorities said. The crash happened shortly after 10 a.m. The driver was […]
2 charged in package theft after police get video
STANTON, DELAWARE (11/16/2015) A man and woman have been charged with the theft of packages from a home after a video showing the theft was posted online, New Castle […]
Plaque honors hero of Rodney Square
[soliloquy id=”13986″] WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (11/16/2015) A plaque and bench on Rodney Square now honor the man stabbed to death while saving the life of a woman and her baby […]
Woman in critical condition after Alban Park apartment fire
[soliloquy id=”13979″] WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (11/15/2015) A woman was in critical condition after an apartment fire this morning in Alban Park south of Wilmington, authorities said. The fire broke out […]
Pedestrian, 59, struck, killed on Kirkwood Highway
UPDATED STORY: Police identify victim MILLTOWN, DELAWARE (11/14/2015) A 59-year-old man was struck and killed on westbound Kirkwood Highway this evening, Delaware State Police said. The pedestrian accident happened shortly […]
55-year-old man dies in crash on Route 24 near Millsboro
MILLSBORO, DELAWARE (11/14/2015) A 55-year-old man died this evening in a two-vehicle crash east of Millsboro, the Delaware State Police said. The accident was reported at 5:23 p.m. on John J. […]
Bank volunteers distribute Thanksgiving meals
[soliloquy id=”13960″] WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (11/14/2015) Volunteers from Bank of America distributed 200 Thanksgiving meals to the needy at a Food Bank of Delaware mobile pantry at the Westside Family […]
Suspect in 2 bank robberies arrested
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (11/13/2015) The suspect in two northern Delaware bank robberies has been arrested, Wilmington police said this morning. William R. Winchester, 46, of Wilmington, was arrested Thursday by officers […]
Tractor-trailer overturns, driver injured on U.S. 13
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (11/13/2015) The driver of a tractor-trailer was injured this morning when his rig overturned on northbound U.S. 13 (South DuPont Highway) near New Castle, authorities said. According […]
Dover police arrest 2 men on drug charges
DOVER, DELAWARE (11/13/2015) Two Dover men were arrested on drug charges after police seized drugs at their home, city police said today. The arrests at 30 S. Governors Ave. happened […]
M&T Bank robbed in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (11/13/2015) An M&T Bank branch was robbed Thursday, city police reported. It was the second robbery at the bank this month, although a suspect has been arrested in the […]
Man sought after credit card theft
CHRISTIANA, DELAWARE (11/13/2015) New Castle County police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man sought for questioning in connection with a theft in the Woodshade community and […]
Newark police warn of fake utility worker
UPDATED STORY: Police say workers were legitimate Delmarva Power meter readers NEWARK, DELAWARE (11/13/2015) City police are warning residents about a fake utility worker asking people to enter their homes. […]
Fire hits recycling building near Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (11/12/2015) Fire broke out in a recycling building just south of Wilmington early today, according to reports from the scene. The fire at 1000 S. Heald St. (U.S. […]
2nd suspect arrested in carjacking at Wawa on Philadelphia Pike
BELLEFONTE, DELAWARE (11/11/2015) The second suspect in the carjacking and kidnapping of a 71-year-old woman at a Wawa store on Philadelphia Pike was arrested today when he went to New […]