Toddler killed in head-on crash in Delaware
HOCKESSIN, Del. – A two-year-old boy died, and four others were injured in a head-on collision involving a Jeep Grand Cherokee and a tractor-trailer Sunday afternoon, Delaware State Police said.…
HOCKESSIN, Del. – A two-year-old boy died, and four others were injured in a head-on collision involving a Jeep Grand Cherokee and a tractor-trailer Sunday afternoon, Delaware State Police said.…
GREENWOOD, DE — Delaware State Police have arrested 25-year-old Juventino Hernandez Montoya of Georgetown on multiple charges, including vehicular assault and driving under the influence, following a head-on collision Saturday…
MIDDLETOWN, DE — A Townsend woman was arrested Saturday morning after Delaware State Police found her impaired behind the wheel with a child in the car and a stash of…
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday aimed at barring transgender women from competing in women’s sports at federally funded schools, threatening institutions with investigations and…
NEWARK, Del. — A Kansas man was arrested Friday afternoon in Delaware after police say he was caught removing metal from a Newark business without permission. Delaware State Police responded…
SELBYVILLE, Del. — A 60-year-old man was killed in a head-on crash Wednesday afternoon after his Jeep Gladiator veered into oncoming traffic on Hudson Road, Delaware State Police said. The…
WILMINGTON, Del. — A 19-year-old man has died after being shot in Wilmington on Wednesday, and the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is investigating, authorities said. The shooting occurred on…
WILMINGTON, Del. – Three Newark residents have been arrested in connection with a series of thefts from All Saints Cemetery in Wilmington, where nearly 200 bronze vases were stolen from…
DELAWARE, Ohio — One lucky lottery player has won a life-changing $3.5 million Classic Lotto jackpot after matching all six numbers in Wednesday’s drawing. The winning ticket was sold at…
NEWARK, Del. — A George V. Kirk Middle School teacher has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies related to the sexual solicitation and abuse of a student, Delaware State…
Delaware State Police Probe Felton Shooting Incident
**Felton, DE** – Delaware State Police are conducting an investigation into a shooting incident that resulted in damage to a residence in Felton.
On Wednesday, at approximately 1:53 p.m., officers arrived at the 100 block of Crowberry Drive following a report of damage to a home. Upon arrival, they found that two bullets had struck the residence, causing interior damage. Fortunately, no one was present in the home during the shooting.
Initial investigations indicate that the shooting may have occurred on Tuesday night. The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit is actively looking into the case.
Law enforcement officials are seeking assistance from the public. Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact Detective I. Hitchens at 302-698-8426 or provide information through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333. The police also remind witnesses and victims of the availability of the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit, accessible 24 hours a day via a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1, or via email at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.
Fatal Collision in Middletown Under Police Investigation
**Middletown, DE** – Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Friday in Middletown.
On Friday, at approximately 8:09 p.m., a Toyota Prius and a Ford Mustang collided on Dupont Parkway (US-13), just north of Marl Pit Road. The Prius was traveling northbound while the Mustang was heading southbound, leading to a near head-on collision impacting their front left sides.
The driver of the Toyota Prius, a 58-year-old man from Bear, Delaware, was taken to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. His identity is being withheld pending family notification. A 24-year-old passenger from Smyrna, Delaware, in the Ford Mustang, and the Mustang’s driver, a 20-year-old from Hartly, Delaware, were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries; the driver has been released.
The crash resulted in a five-hour closure for investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit. The investigation continues, and witnesses or anyone with information is encouraged to contact Master Corporal R. Kunicki at (302) 365-8417, or contact Delaware Crime Stoppers. Additionally
Delaware State Police Apprehend Suspect After Multi-Jurisdictional Pursuit
**Frederica, DE** – Delaware State Police arrested Thomas Casey, a 22-year-old from West Chester, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday following a pursuit involving several jurisdictions.
On February 14, troopers were alerted around 12:45 p.m. about a chase by New Castle County Police of a black BMW with Pennsylvania tags, which was seen traveling on a bare rim over the Senator William V. Roth Jr. Bridge. Troopers joined the pursuit as the vehicle continued on State Route 1 into Middletown and Townsend, ignoring police commands to stop.
During the chase, vehicle debris created hazards for other motorists. A metal component struck a police vehicle’s hood, causing damage, and a brake caliper hit another vehicle’s windshield, narrowly missing a trooper.
Near Dover, the vehicle’s speed increased, prompting a trooper to deploy stop sticks near Frederica. After hitting the stop sticks, the BMW swerved towards a trooper, who avoided being hit. Near Bowers Beach Road, another attempt with stop sticks also resulted in evasive action by a trooper.
The vehicle eventually ran off the road near Exit 86 toward Freder
Delaware State Police Arrest Man for Seventh DUI After Crash
**Dover, DE** – Delaware State Police have arrested Luis Rivera, 52, of Georgetown, Delaware, for his seventh DUI offense following a crash investigation early Monday morning.
At approximately 12:39 a.m. on Monday, troopers responded to a single-vehicle crash on Bay Road, near Milford Neck Road. The crash involved a Ford F-250 with visible damage and deployed airbags.
The investigation indicated that the vehicle left the northbound lane of Bay Road, entered a residential yard in the 3000 block, and collided with an electrical box, mailbox, and a large tree before coming to a stop. Officers found Rivera in the vehicle exhibiting signs of impairment.
Rivera was transported to a hospital for evaluation by Emergency Medical Services. At the hospital, the presence of alcohol was detected on his breath and field sobriety tests indicated further impairment.
A background check showed Rivera had six prior DUI convictions. An inventory of his vehicle revealed an empty bottle of alcohol. Once medically cleared, Rivera was charged at Troop 4 with a seventh DUI offense, malicious mischief by motor vehicle, and failing to remain in a single lane. He was arraigned and committed to
NEWARK, DE – A New Jersey man was arrested on firearm and DUI charges after a traffic stop in Newark, authorities said. Sean Dotson, 21, was pulled over by Newark…
BRIDGEVILLE, Del. — Delaware State Police detectives are investigating a shooting that left a 41-year-old man critically injured in Bridgeville on Thursday afternoon. Troopers responded to the 21000 block of…
NEWPORT, Del. – An 18-year-old Wilmington man has been arrested and charged with murder following a deadly shooting last week at a Newport Exxon, Delaware State Police announced. Officers responded…
Delaware State Police have arrested 28-year-old Shaquille Campbell of Wilmington in connection with a 2024 robbery at a 7-Eleven in Bear. The robbery occurred on December 23, 2024, at approximately…
MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. — The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for parts of Delaware, northeastern Maryland, and southern New Jersey, warning of potentially heavy snowfall from…
DOVER, Del. — A Dover man was arrested on felony gun and drug charges Saturday night after a traffic stop led to the discovery of a firearm and marijuana, Delaware…
MARYDEL, Del. — A 66-year-old man from Camden-Wyoming died early Saturday morning after a single-vehicle crash on Westville Road, according to Delaware State Police. The crash occurred at approximately 1:23…
NEWARK, Del. — Four juvenile males were arrested early Thursday morning following a police pursuit of a stolen vehicle that ended in an apartment complex on Wyoming Road, Newark Police…
DOVER, DE – The Delaware law enforcement community is grieving the sudden and unexpected passing of Senior Corporal Barry Wheatley, a respected officer and passionate community advocate who died Tuesday…
NEW CASTLE, Del. — Two women have been arrested and charged in connection with the robbery of a 74-year-old woman at a McDonald’s in New Castle, Delaware State Police announced.…
FRANKFORD, Del. — Delaware State Police are searching for 18-year-old Kelvin Wescott of Seaford, who is wanted in connection with a shooting that critically injured a man in Frankford, authorities…