HARTLY, DEL. — Delaware State Police are actively searching for a Maryland man accused of breaking into a Hartly residence and shooting a man during a violent confrontation late Monday…
MILLSBORO, DE — A 38-year-old man was arrested Friday evening on drug and DUI charges after Delaware State Police stopped his vehicle in Millsboro for equipment and seatbelt violations. Troopers…
NEWARK, DE — Newark City Councilwoman Dwendolyn “Wendy” Creecy was arrested late Friday night after allegedly driving under the influence and crashing into four parked cars along Madison Drive, according…
SEAFORD, DE — Delaware State Police have arrested a 23-year-old Seaford man in connection with a deadly shooting earlier this month that left one man dead and three others injured…
DOVER, DE — Delaware State Police arrested two men in connection with the death of a 77-year-old woman whose body was found inside her Dover home last week, authorities announced…
MILLSBORO, DE — A 56-year-old Millsboro man was arrested Saturday night on multiple gun charges after allegedly firing shots near his home following a dispute at a neighborhood gathering, Delaware…
Road Rage Incident Sparks Assault Investigation in New Castle
**New Castle, DE** – The Delaware State Police are investigating an assault following a road rage incident that took place last week on North Dupont Highway.
On Tuesday, at around 3:31 p.m., troopers were alerted to an alleged road rage-related assault on North Dupont Highway near Market Place. Reports indicate that a Subaru Forester was involved in a confrontation with a dark-colored pickup truck. When the Subaru stopped behind the pickup in the left turn lane, the truck’s driver approached the Subaru with an unknown metal tool, allegedly breaking the driver’s side window and striking the victim’s face. The suspect then returned to his vehicle and fled the scene.
The injured party, a 59-year-old man from New Castle, was assessed onsite by EMS personnel. The suspect is described as an older white male, though additional details about the suspect or the vehicle remain unavailable.
Delaware State Police continue to investigate the incident and request anyone with information to contact Trooper J. Zitofsky at 302-834-2620. Information can also be relayed via the Delaware State Police’s Facebook or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333. Assistance from the
DOVER, DE — The Delaware House of Representatives has advanced a bill that would require minors under the age of 16 to obtain parental consent before undergoing an abortion, except…
NEWARK, Del. – A 23-year-old man was killed Tuesday morning in a single-vehicle crash in Newark, Delaware State Police said. The crash occurred around 7:15 a.m. on Sunset Lake Road…
SMYRNA, Del. — Delaware State Police are investigating a road rage incident that escalated into a shooting Friday night on Route 1 southbound near Exit 119. Troopers responded to the…
WILMINGTON, Del. — A New Castle man was arrested Friday afternoon after a shoplifting incident at a Royal Farms escalated into a robbery involving a box cutter, Delaware State Police…
SEAFORD, DE – Gunfire erupted late Thursday night in Seaford, striking a house and a vehicle while eight people, including a child, were inside. At approximately 10:57 p.m. on March…
SEAFORD, Del. — Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred late Thursday night in Seaford, where gunfire struck a home and a vehicle, officials said. Troopers responded to…
DELMAR, Del. — Delaware State Police are investigating a murder-suicide that left two people dead Thursday morning in Delmar. Troopers responded to the 10000 block of Country Grove Circle at…
WASHINGTON — Rep. Sarah McBride, the nation’s first openly transgender U.S. congressperson from Delaware, sharply criticized the Republican Party, calling its focus on culture war issues “weird and bizarre.” This…
WILMINGTON, Del. — Delaware State Police arrested a 19-year-old man and two 14-year-old boys for a strong-arm robbery that took place Sunday afternoon on Maryland Avenue, authorities said. Troopers responded…
MILLSBORO, Del. — Delaware State Police have arrested two men on felony drug charges following a vehicle pursuit and crash near Millsboro on March 6. Jerome Johnson, 52, of Rehoboth…
WILMINGTON, Del. — Delaware State Police have arrested a fourth suspect in connection with a series of thefts from All Saints Cemetery, where nearly 200 bronze vases were stolen between…
WASHINGTON — During his [her] speech to a joint session of Congress, President Donald Trump honored Jocelyn Nungaray, a 12-year-old girl who was murdered in Texas, allegedly by two undocumented…
NEW CASTLE, Del. — Delaware State Police have arrested three students in connection with an assault at Calvin R. McCullough Middle School that left a 13-year-old victim hospitalized with serious…
Delaware State Police Apprehend Suspect in January Tobacco Store Robbery
**Newark, DE** – Delaware State Police have detained Unique Priestley, 26, of Newark, in connection with an armed robbery in January at the Four Seasons Tobacco Outlet.
On January 25 at approximately 10:35 a.m., authorities responded to the scene located at 638 Plaza Drive. A suspect, described as a black male, entered the establishment, confronted an employee with a knife, and took tobacco products. Before fleeing, the suspect physically struck the employee, though no injuries were reported.
The criminal investigation by Troop 2 Detectives led to the identification of Priestley as the offender. A warrant was subsequently issued for his arrest.
Detectives located and arrested Priestley Monday without incident. He was transported to Troop 2 and arraigned on a charge of Robbery 1st Degree. Priestley is currently held at Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $35,000 cash bond.
MILFORD, Del. — A Pennsylvania man was arrested Tuesday after allegedly pepper-spraying another driver following a rear-end collision in Milford, Delaware State Police said. Jason Boyd, 45, of Lincoln University,…
Washington, D.C. – Delaware’s Democratic Senators, Chris Coons and Lisa Blunt, joined their party colleagues in a unified vote on Monday evening to block a Republican-led bill that would have…
BEAR, Del. — Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that took place Sunday morning in the parking lot of the Sunset Station shopping center. Authorities responded at approximately 10:51…
LINCOLN, Del. – Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Friday night in Lincoln, where multiple gunshots struck two vehicles, including one occupied by two people. Troopers responded…