Delaware News

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday formally extended the State of Emergency declaration another 30 days to confront community spread of COVID-19, and issued the following statement: “We remain committed to …

DOVER, DE – Nominations for the Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Awards are being accepted by the State Office of Volunteerism through Sunday, Oct. 18. These awards recognize the important contributions …

Glasgow, DE – Delaware State Police is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on Pulaski Highway (Rt 40) westbound at LaGrange Parkway. On October 8, 2020, at approximately …

Milton , DE – The Delaware State Police have charged 33 year-old Djuan Sheppard of Milton, DE with Aggravated Menacing and weapon charges after threatening a man with a gun. The incident …

Townsend, DE – The Delaware State Police have charged 30 year-old Nicholas Turcol of Claymont, DE with Aggravated Menacing and weapon charges after displaying a handgun at two female victims. The incident …

Millsboro, DE – The Delaware State Police have charged 62 year-old Linwood Shields (no photo available) of Millsboro, DE with Aggravated Menacing and other related charges after threatening a female acquaintance with …

Selbyville- Delaware State Police have charged 19 year-old Darren Leager of Selbyville, DE with felony drugs and weapon charges. The incident occurred on October 10, 2020, at approximately 9:15 a.m., when Troopers responded …

NEWARK, DE – Delaware State Police have arrested 19-year-old Noah M. Sharp of Newark in connection with the murder of 17-year-old Madison Sparrow. On Friday, October 2, 2020, at approximately 8:30 p.m., …

NEWARK, DE – On October 9, 2020, at about 0055 hours, a male was walking on Courtney Street in the area of Haines Street.  Three suspects approached the victim and …

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney, the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), and the Delaware Department of Technology and Information (DTI) on Tuesday launched COVID Alert DE – a mobile …

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE – Two women who accosted a young boy wearing a MAGA hat have been identified and arrested by Wilmington, Delaware police.  Police charged Olivia Winslow, 21 and Camryn …

In accordance with Gov. Carney’s goal of limiting interactions among people in Delaware’s beach areas to reduce transmission of COVID-19, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced the …

REHOBOTH BEACH, DE – Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today it has reached its cap of 17,000 Delaware surf-fishing permits issued for the calendar year. With the …

SMYRNA, DE –  The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 12 additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of …

DOVER, DE – The state of Delaware has unveiled what baseball and softball will look like in America’s First State and some of the rules redefine the game. The main …

REHOBOTH BEACH, DE – A photo of a man being handcuffed at a Delaware Beach this week has gone viral.  The man was arrested after being targeted for not wearing …

LEWES, DE – Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) officials have closed Herring Point to surfing and swimming Thursday afternoon until further notice following a biting incident …

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday announced that Phase 2 of Delaware’s economic reopening will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, June 15. Retail establishments, restaurants and other businesses that were …

WILMINGTON, DE – With barbershops and hair salons still on full lockdown in New Jersey, many New Jersey essential who haven’t had their manes trimmed in over two months can …

WILMINGTON, DE – Governor John Carney on Tuesday announced that the State of Delaware will lift the ban on short-term rental units and the mandatory 14-day quarantine for out-of-state travelers on June 1 as …

MIDDLETOWN, DE – A group of Superior Court judgments issued on April 22 impose a total of $6.79 million in civil penalties against a Middletown pawn shop and its operators for …

REHOBOTH BEACH, DE –  It’s still unsure when Funland in Rehoboth Beach will reopen after missing their annual Mother’s Day kickoff.   Al Fasnacht the 2nd generation of Funland spoke last …

Ellendale, DE – The Delaware State Police have arrested 24-year-old John T. Shorts for aggravated menacing and related charges.  The incident occurred on May 14, 2020 at approximately 4:33 p.m., when Troopers …

Seaford, DE – The Delaware State Police arrested Edwin D. Banks, 35, of Seaford, DE, after a traffic stop led to the discovery of drugs. The incident occurred on May 15, 2020 …