Two women arrested in Delaware meth bust after months-long drug probe Wilmington, DE – A months-long drug investigation in New Castle County culminated in the … Read more
Wilmington, DE – A former elementary school teacher turned himself in Thursday after being charged with felony child sexual abuse involving multiple students at a … Read more
NEWARK, DE – Police are searching for 37-year-old Walter Lafferty of Wilmington, who is wanted in connection with a June burglary and several incidents involving … Read more
A Wilmington man was arrested Sunday after Delaware State Police found a loaded firearm during a traffic stop on I-95 northbound in Newark. Lenford Kirlew, … Read more
WILMINGTON, Del. — A 79-year-old woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash late Monday night after a falling tree struck an SUV during a thunderstorm, … Read more
WILMINGTON, Del. — A 42-year-old man was arrested on felony drug charges after Delaware State Police executed a search warrant at his Wilmington residence, ending … Read more
WILMINGTON, DE — A 61-year-old Wilmington man was arrested Thursday in connection with an armed robbery at a Family Dollar store that occurred last month, … Read more
WILMINGTON, Del. — Delaware State Police are investigating an attempted robbery that took place Tuesday afternoon outside a PNC Bank in the Wilmington area. The … Read more
The Delaware State Police have arrested 36-year-old Larry Wilmer of Wilmington in connection with multiple commercial burglaries that took place over several months across New … Read more
Delaware State Police arrested three teenagers Saturday morning in connection with a stolen vehicle found at the Prices Corner Shopping Center in Wilmington. Troopers responded … Read more
WILMINGTON, DE — Delaware State Police have identified the pedestrian killed in a hit-and-run crash Friday night in Wilmington as 36-year-old Antonio Adolfo Vasquez of … Read more
Three Wilmington Teens Arrested for 7-Eleven Robbery
**Wilmington, DE** – The Delaware State Police have taken into custody a 15-year-old male and two 16-year-old females, all residents of Wilmington, Delaware, in connection with a robbery that transpired Thursday afternoon at a local 7-Eleven.
On Thursday at approximately 1:15 p.m., state troopers responded to a reported robbery at the 7-Eleven located at 4865 Governor Printz Boulevard. Upon arrival, they discovered the teenagers were prohibited from the store due to prior shoplifting incidents. Despite being asked to leave by the clerk, they refused, began taking store items, and assaulted the clerk during an attempt to reclaim merchandise, fleeing the scene afterward. The clerk was subsequently transported to a hospital with minor injuries.
Troop 2 Robbery Detectives, present at the scene for investigation, identified and detained the suspects as they returned to the 7-Eleven. The apprehension occurred without incident.
Each suspect faces multiple charges. The 15-year-old male is charged with second-degree robbery and conspiracy, arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 11, and released on a $2,000 unsecured bond to a guardian
WILMINGTON, OH — A lucky Ohio Lottery player struck it rich after purchasing a winning Monopoly Bonus Spectacular 50X ticket worth $500,000 at a Wilmington … Read more
WILMINGTON, Del. — A New Castle man was arrested Friday afternoon after a shoplifting incident at a Royal Farms escalated into a robbery involving a … Read more
WILMINGTON, Del. — Delaware State Police arrested a 19-year-old man and two 14-year-old boys for a strong-arm robbery that took place Sunday afternoon on Maryland … Read more
WILMINGTON, Del. — Delaware State Police have arrested a fourth suspect in connection with a series of thefts from All Saints Cemetery, where nearly 200 … Read more
Wilmington Crash Leads to Arrest for Vehicular Homicide
**Wilmington, DE** – The Delaware State Police have arrested Marvis Branch, 58, of Wilmington, Delaware, in connection with a fatal head-on collision that occurred on Tuesday morning on I-495. The crash resulted in the death of a 43-year-old man from Bear, Delaware, who was driving a Toyota Corolla.
The accident happened around 12:22 a.m. when Branch, operating a 2004 Lexus RX300, was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of I-495 near Edgemoor Road. The Lexus, reportedly at high speed, collided head-on with the oncoming Toyota in the left lane.
The Toyota driver was declared dead at the scene. Authorities are withholding the individual’s identity until family members have been notified.
Branch was taken to a local hospital for injuries incurred in the accident. Law enforcement officers noted signs of impairment during their investigation. Branch faces charges including Vehicular Homicide 2nd Degree, Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Driving on the Wrong Side of the Roadway, and Failure to Have Required Insurance. He has been detained on a $27,700 cash bond.
The collision caused a shutdown
WILMINGTON, Del. — A 19-year-old man has died after being shot in Wilmington on Wednesday, and the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is investigating, authorities … Read more
WILMINGTON, Del. — Delaware State Police have arrested 18-year-old Darmond Green of Wilmington and 20-year-old Taa Box of Townsend on multiple felony charges in connection … Read more
NEW CASTLE, Del. — A Wilmington man was arrested on felony gun charges Tuesday night after police discovered a stolen, loaded handgun in his vehicle … Read more
NEWARK, Del. — A Wilmington man who had been wanted for years in connection with a 2021 hotel shooting in Newark was arrested Tuesday, authorities … Read more
WILMINGTON, Del. — Delaware State Police have arrested two men in connection with an armed robbery that occurred outside a Wilmington liquor store last week, … Read more
Police Apprehend Suspect in Wilmington Bank Robbery
**Wilmington, DE** – Delaware State Police have arrested Gregory Collins, age 65, from Wilmington, in connection with a robbery at Citizens Bank earlier today.
Troopers were dispatched at approximately 10:05 a.m. on Thursday to the Citizens Bank on Marsh Road in Wilmington regarding a robbery incident. Initial investigations indicated a black male suspect approached a bank teller, demanding money while displaying an unknown object beneath his shirt. The teller complied, and the suspect made off in a blue Mitsubishi Outlander with an undisclosed amount of cash.
With the assistance of investigative techniques, police located Collins near a motel in New Castle and arrested him without incident. Reviewing the bank’s surveillance footage, detectives identified Collins as the suspect responsible for the robbery.
Collins was then taken to Troop 2, where he was charged with first-degree robbery, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and subsequently held at Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $60,000 secured bond.
WILMINGTON, Del. — Delaware State Police have arrested 28-year-old Thomas Lowe in connection with an armed robbery at a Royal Farms store on Kirkwood Highway … Read more
WILMINGTON, Del. — A three-vehicle crash on Christmas Eve left one man dead and another critically injured on Thompson Bridge Road, according to Delaware State … Read more
WILMINGTON, Del. — The Delaware State Police are investigating an attempted robbery at a Dollar General store on East Newport Pike after a suspect armed … Read more
WILMINGTON, Del. — Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that began as a shoplifting incident Saturday night at the Royal Farms on Kirkwood … Read more
WILMINGTON, Del. — Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal collision involving two vehicles that occurred Thursday morning in Wilmington, leaving one woman dead and … Read more
MIDDLETOWN, Del. — Delaware State Police have arrested two Wilmington residents in connection with a residential burglary on Dupont Parkway, where a teenager was home … Read more
TOWNSEND, Del. — Delaware State Police have arrested 42-year-old Wendell Bowser of Wilmington in connection with multiple felony fraud-related offenses, including an attempted theft involving … Read more
Suspect Apprehended for Wilmington Bank Robbery
**Wilmington, DE** – Quincy Taylor, 34, from Wilmington, Delaware, has been arrested by Delaware State Police for a bank robbery at a Fulton Bank in Wilmington on Monday.
Troopers responded to a robbery report at Fulton Bank, located at 800 Foulk Road, at approximately 1:38 p.m. on November 4. Initial investigations revealed a suspect entered the bank and handed a demand note to an employee, who complied. The suspect then fled on foot toward Wilson Road with an undisclosed sum of money.
Quincy Taylor was later identified as the suspect via investigative measures, leading to a warrant for his arrest. On November 8, Taylor was apprehended by Elsmere Police on New Road after fleeing an attempted robbery on North Union Street in Wilmington.
He was taken to Wilmington Police Department, arraigned, and charged with Robbery 2nd Degree (Felony). Taylor remains at Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $32,000 cash bond.
NEWARK, Del. — A Wilmington man is facing felony charges after allegedly striking a pedestrian with his vehicle and fleeing the scene in Newark on … Read more
Bank Robbery Under Investigation in Wilmington
**Wilmington, DE** – The Delaware State Police are investigating a bank robbery that took place on Monday at the Fulton Bank in Wilmington.
On Monday, at approximately 1:38 p.m., officers responded to the bank on 800 Foulk Road following a robbery report. Investigation revealed a black male suspect entered, handed a demand note to an employee, received cash, and fled towards Wilson Road.
The suspect is described as a black male, about 6’0”-6’1” tall with a thin build, wearing dark clothes. Surveillance footage has not yet been released.
The Troop 2 Robbery Unit is leading the investigation and urges anyone with information to contact Detective J. Dempsey at (302) 365-8472. Anonymous tips can also be sent via Facebook or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
Motorcycle Accident Under Investigation in Wilmington
**Wilmington, DE** – The Delaware State Police are conducting an investigation into a fatal motorcycle crash that happened last night in Wilmington.
On Monday at approximately 7:40 p.m., a burgundy 2010 Ford F-150 was parked in front of a large box truck on the right shoulder of eastbound Maryland Avenue between East and West Summit Avenues. As the Ford entered the eastbound lanes, it moved directly into the path of a 2003 Honda CBR motorcycle traveling in the left eastbound lane. The motorcycle collided with the left side rear of the Ford, ejecting the motorcyclist.
The 24-year-old motorcyclist, a Wilmington resident, was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead. His identity is being withheld pending notification of family members.
The Ford’s driver, a 29-year-old from Newark, and three Newark passengers, aged 50, 29, and 2 months, were uninjured. The crash led to the closure of the road for about four hours as authorities conducted their investigation.
The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit is handling the case. They are appealing for witnesses to contact Master
WILMINGTON, Del. — Delaware State Police have arrested Garrett Hitchens, a 34-year-old Wilmington resident, on charges of robbery and theft-related offenses following a string of … Read more
WILMINGTON, Del. — Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred early Tuesday morning at a Papa John’s location on Lancaster Pike. According … Read more
NEWARK, Del. — Delaware State Police arrested 61-year-old Ivis McGriff of Wilmington on Friday for aggravated menacing, felony DUI, and other charges following an incident … Read more
Wilmington, DE – The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that took place following a shoplifting attempt at the Macy’s Concord Mall on Tuesday … Read more
MIDDLETOWN, Del. — Delaware State Police arrested Charles Smedley, 47, of Wilmington on Wednesday after he allegedly caused a disturbance at a construction site while … Read more
WILMINGTON, Del. — Delaware State Police have arrested 18-year-old Hassan Bratcher and a 13-year-old male, both of Wilmington, for their involvement in a strong-arm robbery … Read more
WILMINGTON, Del. — Delaware State Police have arrested 19-year-old Jazzlyn Johnson of Wilmington in connection with a strong-arm robbery at Canby Park Shopping Center on … Read more
WILMINGTON, Del. — Delaware State Police have arrested 19-year-old Jazzlyn Johnson of Wilmington in connection with a strong-arm robbery at Canby Park Shopping Center on … Read more
WILMINGTON, Del. — The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that took place early this morning at a Valero gas station in the … Read more
NEWARK, Del. — Delaware State Police have arrested 43-year-old Donelle Harris of Wilmington on charges of driving under the influence and felony drug offenses following … Read more
WILMINGTON, Del. — Delaware State Police arrested a 53-year-old Wilmington man on Thursday in connection with a robbery at a Valero gas station. Luis Santiago … Read more
WILMINGTON, DE — Delaware State Police have detained 21-year-old Harry Anderson of New Castle, Delaware, on serious gun and drug charges following a high-speed pursuit … Read more
WILMINGTON, DE—Delaware State Police have arrested Christopher Crouch, 37, from Wilmington, Delaware, on charges of felony theft following an incident at a local 7-11 store. … Read more
WILMINGTON, DE – Two teenagers have been arrested by the Delaware State Police following a burglary at Z Smoke Land, a smoke shop located at … Read more
WILMINGTON, DE – The Delaware State Police are currently investigating a bank robbery that took place at the WSFS Bank located at 4601 Kirkwood Highway … Read more
Wilmington, DE – Delaware State Police have arrested 65-year-old Lary Watson of Wilmington on multiple drug charges following a raid at a local motel. The … Read more