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Month: January 2026

Lewes

Police: Man Told Hotel Staff He May Have Killed His Grandmother

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 - by First State Update News Room

The Delaware State Police have arrested a Lewes man on a felony assault charge following an incident reported Wednesday evening at a Lewes hotel. On Thursday, at around 5:45 p.m. …

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New Castle County

Man Robbed, Carjacked At Gunpoint Wednesday

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 - by First State Update News Room

The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery and carjacking reported Wednesday night in Wilmington. Authorities said troopers were called at approximately 8:30 p.m. on January 28, 2026, to …

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Sussex County

Woman Facing Felony Charges After Jumping Into Rehoboth Bay

January 27, 2026January 27, 2026 - by First State Update News Room

The Delaware State Police announced the arrest of 40-year-old Lindsey Moncavage of Georgetown following a pursuit in the Long Neck area on Sunday afternoon. According to police, on January 26, …

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New Castle County

Snow Removal Turns Into Armed Robbery Monday

January 27, 2026January 27, 2026 - by First State Update News Room

On Monday, January 26, 2026, at approximately 2:40 p.m., Officers from the New Castle County Division of Police responded to the 700 block of Alexandra Drive in the Rockwood Apartment …

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New Castle County

Firefighter Injured In Tuesday Morning Fire

January 27, 2026January 27, 2026 - by First State Update News Room

Firefighters were dispatched around 4:45 a.m. Tuesday to a reported townhouse fire in the 100 block of Parma Avenue in New Castle. According to initial reports, the first arriving crews …

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New Castle County

Student Charged With Trying To Rob 12-Year-Old At Knife-Point, Released

January 26, 2026January 26, 2026 - by First State Update News Room

The Delaware State Police announced the arrest of a 12-year-old male student from Middletown in connection with an attempted robbery at Louis L. Redding Middle School, according to authorities. Police …

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New Castle County

Troopers Identify Middletown Man Struck And Killed Friday

January 25, 2026January 25, 2026 - by First State Update News Room

Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Friday evening in New Castle. Officials said on January 23, 2026, at approximately 6:10 p.m., a Toyota Tundra was …

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Magnolia

Two Facing Drug And Weapon Charges

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026 - by First State Update News Room

The Delaware State Police announced the arrests of two Millsboro residents following the execution of a search warrant that resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs and weapons. According to …

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Sussex County

Man Charged With 25 Counts Of Dealing In Child Porn

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026 - by First State Update News Room

A 35-year-old Delaware man has been arrested and charged with 25 felony counts of Dealing in Child Pornography, according to an announcement from Attorney General Kathy Jennings. Samuel Birer was …

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New Castle County

Altercation At Casino Leads To Drug, Human Trafficking Charges

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026 - by First State Update News Room

The Dover Police Department announced the arrest of Antwan Freeman, 44, of Dover, on drug and human trafficking charges following an investigation at Bally’s Casino on Friday. According to police, …

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