Motorcyclist killed after losing control on Smyrna-Leipsic Road

SMYRNA, DE – A 59-year-old man from Clayton was killed early Friday after his motorcycle crashed off Smyrna-Leipsic Road, Delaware State Police said. The crash happened around 4:16 a.m. when the man…

Man shot outside liquor store in Claymont, drives himself to hospital

Claymont, DE – A 34-year-old Pennsylvania man was shot late Friday night in the parking lot of a Claymont liquor store before driving himself to a hospital, police said. The gunfire erupted…

Frankford shooting leaves two injured after car ambushed by gunfire

Frankford, Del. – A late-night drive turned violent early Thursday when gunfire erupted in Frankford, leaving a man and woman injured after their vehicle was sprayed with bullets. Troopers were called to…

Search warrant in Millsboro uncovers crack cocaine and ammo leading to felony arrest

MILLSBORO, DE — A man is in custody after Delaware State Police executed a search warrant at a Millsboro residence Friday and uncovered crack cocaine, drug paraphernalia, and ammunition, according to a…

Georgetown man dies days after violent crash sent SUV into trees

GEORGETOWN, DE – A 29-year-old man has died from injuries he sustained in a brutal single-vehicle crash that launched his SUV off a rural Delaware road and into the woods, according to…

Claymont teen surrenders after McDonald’s stickup

Teen turns himself in after Claymont McDonald’s robbery as second suspect remains on the run CLAYMONT, DE – A bag-snatching robbery during what was supposed to be a sale meetup inside a…

Wilmington man dies two weeks after motorcycle crash on Barley Mill Road

WILMINGTON, DE — A 21-year-old motorcyclist has died from injuries sustained in a solo crash earlier this month, prompting an ongoing investigation by Delaware State Police. On the afternoon of August 10,…

High-speed race ends in deadly Newark crash that kills 75-year-old driver

Newark, DE – A 75-year-old man is dead following a two-car collision Friday afternoon in Newark, where investigators say a BMW involved in a street race slammed into the victim’s vehicle as…

Woman robbed at knifepoint outside Wilmington Kohl’s store, suspect arrested

Newark man arrested for knifepoint robbery in Wilmington Kohl’s parking lot WILMINGTON, DE — Delaware State Police have arrested a 45-year-old Newark man accused of robbing a woman at knifepoint in the…

Wilmington teacher arrested for allegedly abusing five elementary school students

Wilmington, DE – A former elementary school teacher turned himself in Thursday after being charged with felony child sexual abuse involving multiple students at a Wilmington school. Vincent Buckwash, 57, was charged…

Harrington man charged with 6th DUI after Felton traffic stop

FELTON, DE – A 61-year-old Harrington man was arrested Monday evening after state troopers say he was driving without a license plate and was found to be under the influence, marking his…

Chainsaw threat leads to arrest after Bridgeville tractor clash

BRIDGEVILLE, DE – A 30-year-old man is behind bars after a violent confrontation involving a chainsaw and a Delaware Department of Transportation worker last week, according to Delaware State Police. The incident…

Bridgeville man sought after chainsaw threat and assault on DelDOT worker

Bridgeville, DE – Delaware State Police are searching for a 30-year-old man accused of threatening a DelDOT employee with a running chainsaw and assaulting him during a roadside confrontation. The incident happened…

Man fires shots at Newark hotel then runs from troopers with knife

Newark, DE – A man from North Carolina began waving a gun inside a Newark hotel room before firing multiple shots, barricading a woman inside, and fleeing into nearby woods where he…

6-year-old boy dies days after car slams into truck at Seaford intersection

Seaford, DE – A tragic crash at a rural intersection in Sussex County has claimed the life of a 6-year-old boy, who died five days after a Toyota Corolla collided with a…

Man punched and robbed at gunpoint outside grocery store in Bear

Bear, DE – The incident occurred Monday night when a man was attacked and robbed in the parking lot of a local grocery store after being confronted by two men over money,…

Lewes man in ski mask opens fire outside pizza shop during teen pickup

LEWES, DE — It happened late Monday night when a masked man opened fire on a vehicle picking up two teenage girls outside a local pizza restaurant. Delaware State Police arrested 20-year-old…

Bullets fly at Hyundai on Oyster House Road in Rehoboth Beach

REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. — Delaware State Police are investigating a Friday night shooting that left a vehicle riddled with bullets but caused no injuries. Around 10:59 p.m. on August 1, troopers responded…

Seaford bust nets heroin cocaine and cash with child inside

SEAFORD, Del. — A 48-year-old Seaford man was arrested Friday on multiple felony drug charges after authorities executed a search warrant at his home on Old Furnace Road. Delaware State Police said…

Smyrna man arrested for April home invasion and assault of elderly victim

A 33-year-old Smyrna man was arrested last week in connection with a violent home invasion that occurred in April, Delaware State Police announced. Steven Mauthe was taken into custody without incident on…

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