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Month: February 2026

Kent County

Partygoer Robbed At Gunpoint In Dover

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026 - by First State Update News Room

The Dover Police Department is investigating an armed robbery reported early Sunday morning in the unit block of South Independence Boulevard. According to police, officers were contacted by the victim …

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Maryland

Trooper Saves Infant On Valentines Day

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026 - by First State Update News Room

What began as a routine traffic stop turned into a life-saving moment for one family in Cecil County on Saturday morning. Just before 9:45 a.m. on February 14, Trooper First …

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New Castle County

Waste Facility Lets It Rip Tuesday Morning

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 - by First State Update News Room

Officials are investigating a two-alarm fire that occurred at the Wilmington Wastewater Treatment Plant Tuesday, morning. The Wilmington Fire Department responded at approximately 4:30 a.m. on February 17, 2026, after …

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Woman Killed In Crash Monday

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 - by First State Update News Room

The Delaware State Police is investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Sunday afternoon in Newark. Officials said on February 15, 2026, at approximately 3:30 p.m., a Jeep Compass was …

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New Castle County

Arrest Made In Delaware City Animal Cruelty Investigation

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026 - by First State Update News Room

Police have announced an arrest in connection with a February 13, 2026 incident in Delaware City. Authorities said individuals appeared to accelerate a vehicle in an attempt to chase down …

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New Castle County

Assisted Living Employee Charged With Burglarizing Residents Home, Released

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026 - by First State Update News Room

The Delaware State Police arrested a Wilmington man on felony burglary and theft charges following an investigation into a reported theft at a senior living facility. According to authorities, 62-year-old …

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New Castle County

Almost Five Years After Killing Mitchell Learns His Fate

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026 - by First State Update News Room

A Newark man has been sentenced to life in prison for the 2021 fatal shooting of a 19-year-old New Castle resident in Wilmington. Authorities said 19-year-old Dmajah Tickles was shot …

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Sussex County

Police: Seaford Man Facing 6th DUI Charge

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026 - by First State Update News Room

A Seaford man has been arrested on a sixth-offense felony driving under the influence charge following a traffic stop late Friday night in Harrington, according to authorities. The arrest occurred …

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New Castle County

Two Injured In Sunday Rollover Crash

February 15, 2026February 15, 2026 - by First State Update News Room

The Delaware State Police are investigating a motor vehicle collision with injuries that occurred Sunday afternoon along Pulaski Highway. The crash was reported at approximately 3:33 p.m. in the area …

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New Castle County

Public Advocate Asked Power Grid Operator For Price Cap

February 14, 2026February 14, 2026 - by First State Update News Room

Capacity auction prices across PJM’s region, the grid operator for Delaware and other states, have surged by more than 1,000 percent over the past two years, prompting concerns from state …

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