Delivery Truck Robbery Investigated in Wilmington

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WILMINGTON, DE – Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery involving a delivery truck driver that occurred on Monday behind the Wawa at 4555 New Linden Hill Road. While the driver…

March 22, 2023

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15-year-old arrested after stealing car outside Claymont Wawa

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CLAYMONT, DE – A 15-year-old was arrested last night after stealing a car from in front of a Wawa store in Claymont. At approximately 9:20 p.m. on Tuesday, troopers responded to a…

March 22, 2023

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Two charged in drug arrest in Seaford

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SEAFORD, DE – Police arrested two suspects on various drug charges during an anti-drug operation by the Delaware State Police. After a reported drug deal investigation yesterday, Delaware State Police arrested 32-year-old…

March 22, 2023

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Georgetown Man Arrested for Felony DUI Following Vehicle Pursuit in Bridgeville

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BRIDGEVILLE, DE – Early yesterday morning, Delaware State Police arrested 48-year-old Rodney Hearn of Georgetown for felony DUI and multiple offenses after a vehicle pursuit in Bridgeville. At around 1:23 a.m., a…

March 21, 2023

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Traffic crash in Newark turns into homicide investigation

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NEWARK, DELAWARE – Police investigating what was thought to be a motor vehicle crash in Newark ended up opening a homicide investigation after a man was found dead inside the vehicle. Delaware…

March 20, 2023

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Newark Man Arrested for Attempted Robbery of Wilmington Liquor Store

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WILMINGTON, DELAWARE – Delaware State Police arrested 71-year-old John Austin of Newark, Delaware, for the attempted robbery of a Wilmington area liquor store on Monday night. On March 14th, troopers responded to…

March 18, 2023

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Bridgeville man charged for murdering wife

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BRIDGEVILLE, DE – A Bridgeville man has been charged with the murder of his wife after being extradited this week from Pennsylvania. Robert Franks, 53, was charged with murdering his wife, Cynthia…

March 9, 2023

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One dead in fatal crash on I-95 near Newark

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NEWARK, DE – A 30-year-old woman was killed and a 24-year-old man injured in a single motor vehicle crash on Interstate 95 North Saturday night. Delaware State Police reported the crash occurred…

March 6, 2023

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75-year-old killed in crash near Felton

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FELTON, DE – A fatal single-vehicle collision occurred Thursday afternoon in the Felton area, according to Delaware State Police. At approximately 2:45 p.m. on March 2, 2023, a 2013 Mazda 5 was…

March 5, 2023

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Driver, dog dead in crash in Magnolia

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MAGNOLIA, DE – Police are continuing to inevestigate a fatal collision that took place in Magnolia. The Delaware State Police are investigating the incident. At approximately 7:25 p.m., an unidentified driver was…

February 26, 2023

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Woman found dead during wellness check, her vehicle missing

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BRIDGEVILLE, DE – The Delaware State Police are investigating a suspicious death after a woman was found dead inside the Heritage Shores community on Friday. Police arrived to perform a wellness check…

February 19, 2023

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Trespasser charged after beating 57-year-old disabled woman with board

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REHOBOTH BEACH, MD – Police arrested a 31-year-old woman after she attacked the disabled homeowner at a property where she was caught trespassing. As a result of a trespassing incident that occurred…

February 15, 2023

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90-year-old man killed in South Dupont Highway crash

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FELTON, DE – The Delaware State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred in Felton Sunday morning where a 90-year-old man was killed. On Saturday, at approximately 10:29 a.m., a red…

February 12, 2023

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Adult, two teens charged after stealing car from woman at Wilmington Wawa

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WILMINGTON, DE – Police have arrested one adult male and two teens in connection with a stolen vehicle on Thursday outside a Wilmington Wawa. Delaware State Police arrested 18-year-old Tyion George of…

February 10, 2023

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17-year-old robbed at gunpoint at Beaver Brook Plaza

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NEW CASTLE, DE – A 17-year-old male was robbed at gunpoint by multiple teenage suspects outside the Dollar Tree store in the parking lot of Beaver Brook Plaza on Monday. Detectives with…

February 8, 2023

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Driver critical after crash on Harbeson Road in Milton

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MILTON, DE – One person is in critical condition after a serious motor vehicle accident on Harbeson Road in Milton, according to the Delaware State Police A 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-320 driven by…

February 5, 2023

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12 students injured in fatal crash caused by car passing school bus

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LAUREL, MD – The driver of a car that ran a stop sign and crashed into a school bus Monday in Laurel died from his injuries. Twelve students were taken to the…

January 26, 2023

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Drunk driver found in ditch facing sixth DUI charge

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MILFORD, DE- According to the Delaware State Police, a Milford man who was found by police drunk inside his vehicle after it crashed into a ditch was charged with DUI and driving…

January 26, 2023

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Wilmington Applebees robbed at gunpoint

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WILMINGTON, DE – A Wilmington Applebees restaurant was robbed by a man who appeared to be armed with a gun Monday night. According to the Delaware State Police, at approximately 9:40 p.m.,…

January 24, 2023

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Violent road rage incident leads to shots fired on I-295

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NEW CASTLE, DE – A road rage incident in New Castle on Route 295 got out of control, ending with shots being fired by one of the combatants. According to the Delaware…

January 20, 2023

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