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US News will still rank law schools as Georgetown and Columbia join boycott

By Karen Sloan (Reuters) -At least five leading law schools broke up this week with the U.S. News & World Report rankings, with Columbia Law and Georgetown Law on Friday joining the…

November 18, 2022

Georgetown’s ex-tennis coach gets 2-1/2 years in prison in U.S. college scandal

By Nate Raymond BOSTON – A former Georgetown University tennis coach was sentenced on Friday to 2-1/2 years in prison for helping children of wealthy parents get into the school in exchange…

July 1, 2022

Georgetown man charged in burglary and theft from elderly victim

GEORGETOWN, Del. – A 55-year-old man is behind bars after investigators say he broke into a home while the resident slept and stole his wallet, later using the victim’s credit card at…

September 19, 2025

Georgetown general store sells $50K Powerball winner

Georgetown store sells $50K winning Powerball ticket Georgetown, NY – A $50,000 Powerball ticket was sold in Madison County for Wednesday night’s drawing, the New York Lottery announced. The lucky ticket was…

September 4, 2025

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…

August 30, 2025

Georgetown drug raid leads to three felony arrests and multiple seizures

GEORGETOWN, Del. — Three people face felony drug charges after a search warrant executed in Georgetown resulted in multiple arrests and the seizure of drugs, cash, and paraphernalia, Delaware State Police said…

July 30, 2025

Wilton player hits $50K jackpot with scratch-off

REDDING, CT — A Lucky Loot scratch-off ticket purchased at Caraluzzi’s Georgetown Market in Wilton has delivered a $50,000 top prize, the Connecticut Lottery confirmed Friday. The winning ticket was sold on…

June 9, 2025

Woman leaps from moving car to escape gunpoint abduction in Bethesda

BETHESDA, Md. — A woman jumped from a vehicle in broad daylight Friday to escape an alleged kidnapper who held her at gunpoint in Bethesda, leading to the arrest of a 31-year-old…

April 21, 2025

Georgetown driver faces seventh DUI charge after late-night crash

Delaware State Police Arrest Man for Seventh DUI After Crash **Dover, DE** - Delaware State Police have arrested Luis Rivera, 52, of Georgetown, Delaware, for his seventh DUI offense following a crash…

February 17, 2025

Traffic stop in Georgetown leads to felony drug charges for Seaford man

GEORGETOWN, DE — A 22-year-old Seaford man was arrested Sunday afternoon after a traffic stop near Georgetown uncovered drugs, paraphernalia, and suspected drug proceeds, Delaware State Police said. At approximately 12:32 p.m.…

December 2, 2024

Georgetown Law allegedly denies pregnant student exam accommodation, sparking backlash

Georgetown University Law School is facing criticism after allegedly denying Brittany Lovely, a second-year student, accommodations to take an exam early or remotely due to her pregnancy. Lovely, whose due date coincides…

November 23, 2024

Woman Arrested for Prescription Drug Theft at Selbyville Supermarket

Woman Arrested for Prescription Drug Theft at Selbyville Supermarket **Selbyville, DE** - The Delaware State Police apprehended Deanna Chambers, a 59-year-old resident of Georgetown, Delaware, for stealing a controlled substance over five…

November 20, 2024

Delaware Police Seek Man Who Pulled Gun in Georgetown Road Rage Fit

GEORGETOWN, DE — Delaware State Police are investigating a road rage incident that occurred Tuesday morning in Georgetown, during which a driver allegedly brandished a handgun. The incident took place around 11:44…

November 15, 2024

Fatal Collision Near Georgetown Under Investigation

Georgetown, DE – Delaware State Police are probing a deadly two-vehicle accident that happened near Georgetown on Thursday, resulting in the death of one individual. At approximately 2:33 p.m. on Thursday, a…

October 11, 2024

Two Students Arrested After Sussex Technical High School Assault

Georgetown, DE – A 16-year-old student from Georgetown and a 16-year-old student from Seaford were arrested following an assault at Sussex Technical High School. The incident occurred last Tuesday at approximately 2:00…

September 20, 2024

Delaware Volunteer Firefighter Killed by Driver While Assisting at Crash Scene

GEORGETOWN, DE—The Delaware State Police are currently investigating the death of Thomas Berry III, a 23-year-old volunteer firefighter and Sussex County Emergency Medical Services employee, who died tragically while aiding at a…

August 14, 2024

Escaped Inmate Captured After Home Invasion in Delaware

GEORGETOWN, DE — Delaware State Police have reported the arrest of Lyndon King following a home invasion and robbery that occurred on the afternoon of August 8, 2024, in Georgetown. King, a…

August 9, 2024

Student Arrested for Drug Possession at Sussex Technical High School

GEORGETOWN, DE – A 17-year-old student at Sussex Technical High School was arrested following the discovery of drugs in his vehicle. The incident occurred on the morning of April 9, when the…

April 10, 2024

Bridgeville Man Arrested for Georgetown Home Burglary

GEORGETOWN, DE – In a significant breakthrough, Delaware State Police apprehended 24-year-old Lester Alcantara of Bridgeville for his involvement in a Georgetown home burglary. The incident unfolded on March 1, at around…

March 31, 2024

Factbox-Scope of Hong Kong’s new national security laws

By James Pomfret HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong on Tuesday passed its new national security law, a bill that broadens the definition of crimes including sabotage, sedition and state secrets, and…

March 19, 2024

Arrest Made in Sussex Central High School Shooting Incident

GEORGETOWN, DE — Delaware State Police have apprehended 19-year-old Gerod Sturgis of Georgetown in relation to a shooting at Sussex Central High School last week. The incident, which occurred on February 27,…

March 7, 2024

Fatal Collision Under Investigation in Georgetown

GEORGETOWN, DELAWARE — A tragic incident unfolded this morning as Delaware State Police are probing a fatal two-vehicle collision in Georgetown, resulting in the death of one woman. At around 7:40 a.m.…

February 29, 2024

Shooting At Delaware High School Basketball Game, Teen in Custody

Georgetown, DE – Delaware State Police have apprehended a 15-year-old student following a shooting incident at Sussex Central High School. The incident, which took place last night around 8:53 p.m., occurred during…

February 28, 2024

Delaware Woman Faces DUI and Drug Charges After Georgetown Crash

GEORGETOWN, DE – Delaware State Police have taken 49-year-old Maria Flores of Lincoln, Delaware, into custody on charges of DUI and drug possession following a morning collision in Georgetown. The incident occurred…

February 8, 2024

Fatal Hit and Run Crash Under Investigation in Georgetown

Georgetown, DE – Delaware State Police are currently investigating a tragic hit and run crash that occurred on Saturday evening, leading to one fatality. The incident took place on February 3, around…

February 4, 2024