May 1, 2026
Police: Man Indicted In Killing Of His Grandmother
A Lewes man initially charged in connection with a violent assault at a hotel has now been indicted on a murder charge, according to…
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January 30, 2026
Police: Man Told Hotel Staff He May Have Killed His Grandmother
The Delaware State Police have arrested a Lewes man on a felony assault charge following an incident reported Wednesday evening at a Lewes hotel.…
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July 1, 2025
Who’s On Deck For Summer Concert Series
LOWER TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Cape May-Lewes Ferry and Lower Township are set to bring music lovers another summer of live entertainment with the…
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July 16, 2024
Two Die In Fiery Crash Late Monday
Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in Lewes last night. Officials said on July 15, 2024, at approximately 11:26 p.m.,…
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February 15, 2023
Suspect Charged With Assaulting Disabled Woman, Burglary Released On Unsecured Bond
The Delaware State Police have arrested 31-year-old Brienna Wildy of Lewes, Delaware for felony assault and other charges after an incident that occurred in Rehoboth Beach…
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September 26, 2022
Police Identify Cyclist Struck And Killed By Hit-And-Run Driver Near Lewes
Delaware State Police have identified the victim who died during a fatal motor vehicle collision on September 24, 2022, in the Lewes area as…
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September 26, 2022
Police: Cyclist Struck And Killed By Hit-And-Run Driver Near Lewes
Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run collision involving a cyclist that occurred in the Lewes area on Saturday evening, according to Senior…
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July 15, 2022
Police: Milton Man Charged With Stealing $100,000 In Fishing Gear From Lewes Harbour Marina
Lewes Police have charged a man with felony theft after his employer files a complaint, according to Chief Thomas Spell. Spell said on July…
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June 26, 2022
Officials: Man Facing Multiple Felonies After Assault On Trooper
Delaware State Police have arrested 18-year-old Jaliel Perry of Lincoln, Delaware for felony assault and other charges following a narcotics investigation that began in…
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May 10, 2022
Man Injured In May 5th Crash In Lewes Succumbs In Hospital
Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred Thursday afternoon in the Lewes area, according to Public Information Officer, Sergeant…
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November 16, 2021
PA Man Killed In Head-on Collision In Lewes Tuesday
The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that occurred this morning west of Lewes, according to Public Information Officer,…
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November 16, 2021
Just In: Head-on Collision Closes John J Williams Highway In Lewes
Just before 9:00 Tuesday morning rescues from the Rehoboth Beach Fire Company along with Sussex County Paramedics were dispatched to John J Williams Highway…
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