36-year-old man shot in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (1/1/2015) A little more than two hours into the new year, a shooting in Wilmington left a 36-year-old man in critical but stable condition, authorities said. The shooting […]
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Chicken truck fire snarls Route 1
SMYRNA, DELAWARE (12/31/2014) A fire on a tractor-trailer carrying live chickens caused a major traffic jam today on southbound Route 1 north of Smyrna. State police say it began about […]
Papa John’s near New Castle robbed at gunpoint
NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (12/31/2014) Two young men with scarves covering their faces robbed a Papa John’s Pizza restaurant near New Castle, state police said today. The robbery happened about 10:15 […]
Truck overturns, driver trapped near Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (12/31/2014) A truck overturned on an icy roadway south of Wilmington late Monday, spilling its load of newspapers and trapping the driver in the cab. The crash happened […]
Bicycle, police car collide in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (12/30/2014) A juvenile bicyclist was reported taken to a hospital with minor injuries this afternoon following a collision with a city police car in Wilmington. The crash of […]
Pit bull shot by cop after attack on police dog
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DELAWARE (12/30/2014) A pit bull was shot by a New Castle County officer after it attacked a police dog on Monday, authorities reported today. The incident happened […]
Wawa robbed by man with knife
OGLETOWN, DELAWARE (12/30/2014) A man armed with a knife and a mask over his face robbed a Wawa convenience store on Monday, state police reported today. The robbery happened about […]
Ice cream store in Stanton robbed at gunpoint
STANTON, DELAWARE (12/30/2014) A man with a handgun robbed an ice cream store in Stanton on Monday, state police said this morning. The crime happened about 5:30 p.m. at La […]
4 hurt in crash on I-495 at I-95
NEWPORT, DELAWARE (12/30/2014) Four people were injured Monday evening in a rollover crash on southbound I-495 at the I-95 junction south of Wilmington, authorities said. The accident happened about 5:45 […]
Smyrna police arrest suspect in Valero robbery
SMYRNA, DELAWARE (12/29/2014) Smyrna police charged a 28-year-old man in connection with a robbery early Monday at a Valero gas station after he was arrested later in the day in a domestic […]
Fire at old Milltown home ruled arson
MILLTOWN, DELAWARE (12/29/2014) A fire that heavily damaged an old house in Milltown last month was arson, investigators said today. The fire happened Nov. 27 in the 1400 block of Milltown […]
Salem/Hope Creek nuclear plant to test sirens
DELAWARE (12/29/2014) Sirens at the Salem/Hope Creek nuclear plants in New Jersey will be tested Tuesday and the sound may be heard in Delaware, authorities said today. The siren test […]
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 […]
Street closure set in Newark on Monday, Tuesday
NEWARK, DELAWARE (12/28/2014) Removal of a tree that poses a safety hazard will require the closure of East Delaware Avenue in Newark on Monday and Tuesday, DelDOT reports. The street […]
1 arrested, 2 flee after chase, crash in stolen car
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 […]
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. […]
Dirt biker hits shed, seriously injured
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 […]
Worker killed at Cherry Island Landfill identified
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
SUV crashes into Hockessin nursing home; 2 hurt, 1 critically
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 […]
5 hurt, 2 critically, in Route 1 crash near Smyrna
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
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 […]
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. […]
Police: SUV cut off school bus before crash; 12 hurt
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 […]
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 […]
Man walking dog is struck, killed in Camden
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. […]
Driver seriously injured when car overturns near Wilmington
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
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 […]
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. […]
Holiday schedule for Wilmington trash, recycling pickup
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, […]
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 […]
Car plows into house; 4 injured
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 […]
DuPont shifting HQ to Chestnut Run; Chemours to go downtown
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 […]
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 […]