Delaware Beach Closed After “Shark” Bites 12-Year-Old Boy

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 reported just…

June 4, 2020

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Delaware Reopens Beaches, Issues Guidelines for Shore Communities

In the News·Travel

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday announced that the State of Delaware will lift restrictions on Delaware beaches and community pools at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 22, subject to strict social…

May 16, 2020

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PA Residents Traveling to Jersey, Delaware After Liquor Sales Banned by Governor

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

The Governor of Pennsylvania has banned the sale of alcohol during the coronavirus pandemic. The Governor of New Jersey has not. That has set up an interesting scenario where Pennsylvanians are now…

April 12, 2020

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Delaware State Police arrested a Wilmington man accused of threatening four people with a loaded handgun at the Chestnut Run Shopping Center.

Wilmington Man Accused of Threatening Four People With Loaded Handgun

Delaware News

Delaware State Police arrested a Wilmington man accused of threatening four people with a loaded handgun at the Chestnut Run Shopping Center.…

September 8, 2026

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Delmar Woman, 11-Year-Old Girl Identified as Victims in Fatal Motorcycle Crash

Police Blotter·Delaware News

Delaware State Police identified Hilary Brooks, 36, and Mia Brooks, 11, as the two victims killed in a Saturday motorcycle crash in Delmar.…

September 1, 2026

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Woman, 11-Year-Old Girl Killed in Delmar Motorcycle Crash

Delaware News

A woman and 11-year-old girl from Delmar were killed after their motorcycle collided with a rollback truck on Whitesville Road, Delaware State Police said.…

August 31, 2026

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A bank customer was assaulted and robbed while attempting to make a cash deposit outside a PNC Bank on Kirkwood Highway in Wilmington, Delaware. Google Maps

Customer Attacked While Making Bank Deposit Outside Wilmington PNC, Cash Stolen

Delaware News

Delaware State Police are investigating after a customer was attacked while making a deposit outside a PNC Bank in Wilmington, with the suspect fleeing with an undisclosed amount of cash.…

August 10, 2026

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Shots fired in Wilmington leaves BMW damaged and searching for answers

Breaking News·Police Blotter

Shots fired in Wilmington leaves BMW damaged and searching for answers Wilmington, DE A shooting incident occurred on Friday night, prompting an investigation by Delaware State Police. Troopers responded to reports of…

January 4, 2026

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Shooting investigation rocks Georgetown neighborhood

Breaking News·Police Blotter

Shooting investigation rocks Georgetown neighborhood Georgetown, DE Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting incident that happened on Tuesday evening. At around 5:20 p.m., troopers responded to the 22000 block of Lewes…

November 23, 2025

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Shooting leaves Greenwood home damaged but occupants unharmed

Breaking News·Police Blotter

Shooting incident leaves Greenwood home damaged but occupants unharmed Greenwood, DE A shooting occurred in Greenwood on November 19 at about 8:10 a.m. An unknown suspect fired shots at a residence in…

November 23, 2025

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Crash claims life of Georgetown man in Delmar

Breaking News·Police Blotter

Crash claims life of Georgetown man in Delmar Delmar, DE - The Delaware State Police have identified Jeremy Mitchell, 30, of Georgetown, as the individual who died in a single-vehicle crash on…

November 16, 2025

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Two suspects hold up Wilmington grocery store during armed robbery

Breaking News·Police Blotter

Two suspects hold up Wilmington grocery store during armed robbery Wilmington, DE Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that took place at a grocery store on Friday afternoon. At approximately…

November 16, 2025

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Fatal crash in Harrington leaves one man dead

Breaking News·Police Blotter

Fatal crash in Harrington leaves one man dead Harrington, DE A two-vehicle crash in Harrington resulted in the death of a 64-year-old man last night. The incident occurred when a Ford Fusion…

November 1, 2025

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Fatal crash in Middletown leaves one dead as suspect identified

Breaking News·Police Blotter

Fatal crash in Middletown leaves one dead as suspect identified Middletown, DE – An arrest warrant has been issued for Francisco Mendez-Peralta, a 38-year-old resident of Chestertown, Maryland, following a fatal crash…

October 31, 2025

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Man arrested for DUI and drug offenses after pursuit

Breaking News·Police Blotter

Man arrested for DUI and drug offenses after pursuit Claymont, DE A 34-year-old man named Datahj Smith faces multiple charges following a pursuit by Delaware State Police on Thursday morning. Officers attempted…

October 27, 2025

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Victim fights off armed robber in New Castle

Breaking News·Police Blotter

Police hunt for armed robber in New Castle as victim fights back New Castle, DE Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred yesterday evening. The incident took place around 6…

October 27, 2025

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Fatal crash leaves one man dead in Millsboro

Breaking News·Police Blotter

Fatal crash leaves one man dead in Millsboro Millsboro, DE A fatal crash occurred yesterday morning on Millsboro Highway. A Mazda CX-5 was stopped in the westbound lane, waiting to turn into…

October 27, 2025

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Vehicle pursuit ends in chaos as suspect eludes capture

Breaking News·Maryland News·Police Blotter

Press release rewritten as an article Vehicle pursuit ends in chaos as suspect eludes capture Salisbury, MD A vehicle pursuit involving the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office and the Delaware State Police began…

October 26, 2025

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Two-vehicle crash in Georgetown leaves one dead, another injured

Breaking News·Delaware News·Police Blotter

Two-vehicle crash in Georgetown leaves one dead, another injured GEORGETOWN, DE – Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred Thursday evening on Lewes-Georgetown Highway. The incident involved a…

October 17, 2025

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Hockessin man arrested for DUI and vehicular assault in Newark crash

Breaking News·Delaware News·Police Blotter

Hockessin man arrested for DUI and vehicular assault in Newark crash NEWARK, DE – Delaware State Police arrested 32-year-old Tristan Proffitt from Hockessin for vehicular assault, DUI, and related charges following a…

October 14, 2025

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