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Month: April 2026

New Castle County

Crash Closes I-95 NB For Over An Hour Monday Morning

April 20, 2026April 20, 2026 - by First State Update News Room

A late-morning crash on Interstate 95 temporarily shut down one of Delaware’s busiest corridors and left multiple people injured, according to initial reports. The collision was dispatched just after 10:45 …

Crash Closes I-95 NB For Over An Hour Monday Morning Read More
Virginia

One Dead, Five Injured In Virginia Active Shooter Call Sunday

April 20, 2026April 20, 2026 - by First State Update News Room

Regional Desk: Authorities in Temperanceville, Virginia are investigating a fatal shooting that left one man dead, multiple others injured. According to the Accomack County Sheriff’s Office, the incident unfolded at …

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Eastern Shore Trooper Shoots Man With A Knife

April 20, 2026April 20, 2026 - by First State Update News Room

Maryland State Police arrested a Queen Anne’s County man on attempted murder charges in relation to a trooper-involved shooting last week. Officials say Preston Scott Carter, 21, of Chester, Maryland …

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Sussex County

Four Arrested In Drug Investigation, Search On For 5th Suspect

April 20, 2026April 20, 2026 - by First State Update News Room

A two-month drug investigation in Laurel ended Friday, April 17, 2026, with the execution of a search warrant at the Little Creek Apartment Complex in Laurel. Police said officers searched …

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New Castle County

Woman Charged With Vehicular Homicide In Concord Pike Crash

April 19, 2026April 19, 2026 - by First State Update News Room

A 35-year-old Wilmington woman has been charged following a fatal two-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon at the intersection of Rocky Run Parkway and Concord Pike, according to Delaware State Police. The …

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New Castle County

14-Year-Old Leads Police On High Speed Chase In Stolen Car, Released

April 19, 2026April 19, 2026 - by First State Update News Room

A 14-year-old Wilmington resident has been charged following a stolen vehicle investigation early Friday morning that ended in a crash and foot pursuit. Officers with the New Castle County Division …

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Kent County

Police: Man Gun Pulled Gun On Pair, Pepper Sprayed Them

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

A Dover man was arrested after police said he threatened two people with a gun and sprayed a woman with pepper spray near a hotel Thursday night. The incident occurred …

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Kent County

Harrington Chicken House Fire Damage Over A Million Dollars

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

The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a fire that destroyed multiple structures at a poultry operation in Harrington. The incident occurred on April 15, 2026, just after 3:00 …

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New Castle County

Three Charged In Armed Robbery Attempt

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

New Castle County authorities have announced multiple arrests following an attempted robbery that escalated into gunfire in a residential community in March. Police responded shortly after midnight on March 20, …

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New Castle County

Man Who Stabbed, Ran Over Ex-Partner Found Dead In Cell

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

Detailed court records outline the circumstances of a 2003 violent attack that ultimately led to a life sentence for inmate Glen W. Ducote, who died this week while in custody. …

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