Former Delaware and Maryland police officer charged with rape

Dating app encounter sparks rape investigation involving former police officer HARRINGTON, DE – A former police officer who once served in multiple Delaware departments and most recently worked in Maryland has been…

Ghost gun arrest made after wounded teen rushed into Delaware hospital

Delaware gas station becomes center of ghost gun investigation LAUREL, DE — A Delaware shooting investigation took another turn after troopers arrested a Georgetown man allegedly carrying an untraceable firearm while transporting…

Man follows woman across state lines then sneaks into vehicle

Man accused of stalking woman across states arrested after hiding in her car at Delaware hospital Middletown, DE — A man who allegedly followed a woman across state lines was arrested after…

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Dover Woman Charged With 5th DUI After Felton Crash, Police Say She Resisted Arrest, Spit on Troopers

FELTON, DE — A Dover woman with four prior DUI convictions now faces a fifth offense charge after crashing into a mailbox and resisting arrest during a roadside investigation, Delaware State Police…

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Delaware Lawmakers Advance Bills Limiting ICE Cooperation, Moving Toward Sanctuary State Policies

Dover, DE – Delaware lawmakers are moving closer to restricting how local police cooperate with federal immigration enforcement after the state House advanced multiple bills limiting ICE-related activity. The measures—House Substitute 2…

Road rage erupts with gun as Pennsylvania man busted on Delaware highway

Highway confrontation escalates with gun and ends in arrest Felton, DE — A morning drive turned into a felony arrest after a road rage confrontation involving a firearm led to a traffic…

Search Suspended for Missing Fisherman After Delaware Bay Fall Near Gandy’s Beach, Family Not Giving Up Hope

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, N.J. — The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its search for a 47-year-old commercial fisherman who went overboard in the Delaware Bay, as his family continues to search the shoreline…

Dover Man Accused of Pointing Gun, Spraying Woman with Pepper Spray Near Hotel, Police Say

DOVER, Del. — A 45-year-old man faces multiple charges after Delaware State Police say he threatened two people with a gun and sprayed a woman with pepper spray behind a Dover hotel.…

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Wilmington Woman Accused of $24K Retail Theft Spree and Bank Fraud Attempt Arrested in Delaware

Wilmington, De — A 30-year-old woman accused of stealing more than $24,800 in merchandise and attempting to cash a fraudulent $4,000 check has been arrested following a multi-month Delaware State Police investigation,…

Stolen vehicle arrest in New Castle leads to charges against two Delaware teens

A stolen SUV discovered at a New Castle gas station escalated into a foot chase and arrests involving two teenagers Monday afternoon. New Castle, DE – Delaware State Police arrested a 17-year-old…

Illegal immigrant charged with attempted murder arrested after bond posted by Philadelphia police officer brother

A violent January incident in Pennsylvania has led to federal custody after local release raised questions about notification gaps between agencies. Philadelphia, PA – A Jamaican national accused of running over a…

Delaware man charged with murder of 72-year-old relative in Millsboro

Police say argument inside home turned deadly before suspect taken into custody Millsboro, DE – A Millsboro man has been arrested and charged with murder after police say he shot and killed…

Delaware man charged after allegedly threatening medical worker with gun

Police say Newark suspect implied hostage situation during billing dispute Newark, DE – A 73-year-old Newark man is facing felony charges after Delaware State Police say he threatened a medical office employee…

Tragic Delaware crash kills 65 year old Pennsylvania man

Pennsylvania man identified as victim in fatal head on crash in Hockessin HOCKESSIN, DE — A man killed in a head-on crash earlier this week in Hockessin has been identified as a…

Delaware Trooper Shoots Armed Suspect During Standoff in Greenwood

GREENWOOD, Del. — Delaware State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Wednesday afternoon while troopers attempted to serve a warrant on a man accused of making threatening online posts. According…

255 pounds of marijuana found during Delaware drug probe

Drug raid at Dover smoke shop uncovers 255 pounds of marijuana and leads to three arrests DOVER, DE — A months-long drug investigation targeting a Dover smoke shop and a Magnolia gas…

Dagsboro man arrested after police seize cocaine, cash, and stolen gun during search warrant

Sussex County Drug Unit says suspect tried to burn narcotics as officers raided property DAGSBORO, DE – Delaware State Police have arrested 48-year-old Dominick Drummond of Dagsboro on multiple felony drug and…

First responders trek through one mile of ice and snow to rescue ice skater in Delaware-Raritan Canal

PRINCETON, NJ – Emergency crews mounted a dramatic late-night rescue after an injured skater was found stranded along the frozen Delaware & Raritan Canal near Alexander Street, prompting officials to issue a…

Repeat DUI offender busted again on Delaware highway

Harrington, DE – A late-night traffic stop on South Dupont Highway ended with a Seaford man in custody after troopers determined he was allegedly driving under the influence for the sixth time,…

Delmar man arrested after armed home invasion and knife attack, police say

DELMAR, DE – Delaware State Police have arrested a 35-year-old Delmar man accused of breaking into a home and attacking the resident with a knife during a violent home invasion early Sunday…

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