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Day: May 7, 2018

Newark / Public Safety

21-Year-Old Newark Man Killed In Route 273 Motorcycle Accident

May 7, 2018

Newark – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing to investigate a fatal motorcycle crash which occurred earlier this afternoon east of Newark, according to Director of Public …

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New Castle / Public Safety

Update: Police Looking For Dead Woman’s SUV, Concerned For Man’s Welfare

May 7, 2018May 7, 2018

New Castle – New Castle County Police have identified 47 year-old Oletha Willingham as the woman found deceased in her home earlier this morning. [media-credit name=”Lynn Deszi Harris” align=”aligncenter” width=”480″][/media-credit] …

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Public Safety / Wilmington

Officials: Firefighters Rescues Injured Man After Elevator Falls At Wilmington Office Building

May 7, 2018May 7, 2018

Wilmington – Shortly before 10:00 this morning, Wilmington Firefighters on the B platoon were alerted to an elevator accident at 800 North King Street, according to Lieutenant Andrew Cavanaugh. Cavanaugh …

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New Castle / Public Safety

47-Year-Old Woman Found Dead In Her Home, Police Say Suspicious Circumstances

May 7, 2018

New Castle – New Castle County Police are currently investigating the death of a 47-year-old female that occurred in the community of Wilton. Today, May 7, at approximately 2:30 a.m., …

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Public Safety / Smyrna

Police Identify 24-Year-Old Woman Killed In Route 13 Accident In Smyrna

May 7, 2018

Smyrna- The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that occurred earlier this morning, according to Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe. Jaffe said the preliminary …

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Newark / Public Safety

Motorcycle Accident Closes Route 273 In Newark

May 7, 2018May 7, 2018

Newark – Delaware State Police, along with Aetna Hose, Hook, and Ladder have responded to the area of Route 273 and Ruthar Drive for reports of a vehicle accident involving …

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Crime / Public Safety / Wilmington

Reports: Newark Man Shot In The Head While Sitting In His Car

May 7, 2018May 7, 2018

Death investigation in WILMINGTON has been ruled a homicide. Wilmington –  On Monday, 07 May 2018, at approximately 7:22 am, Wilmington Police were summoned to the 700 block of E. …

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Fire / Public Safety

Happening Now: Tractor Trailer Fire Shuts Down Route 7

May 7, 2018May 7, 2018

[media-credit name=”DelDOT” align=”aligncenter” width=”1024″][/media-credit] Milltown – Firefighters from the Mill Creek Fire Department are currently on scene at Route 7 (Limestone Road) and Milltown Road dealing with a fully involved …

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Crime / Newark / Public Safety

Troopers Investigating Shore Stop Robbery In Newark

May 7, 2018June 8, 2018

Newark – Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery at a Newark area gas station that took place Thursday morning, according to Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin. Austin …

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Crime / Milford / Public Safety

Milford Police Need Your Help Identifying The Driver Of This Car

May 7, 2018

[media-credit name=”Milford Police” align=”aligncenter” width=”800″][/media-credit] Milford – Milford Police are currently investigating an assault that occurred on 05/02/2018 in the afternoon hours at a local business in the 400 Block …

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