October 4, 2022
Happening Now: Serious Crash Closes Route 13 In Townsend
Rescue crews along with Delaware State Police and DelDOT traffic personnel have responded to Route 13 in the area of Summit Bridge Road in…
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October 4, 2022
Two Succumb To Injuries Suffered In Smyrna Motorcycle Accident
Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred in the Smyrna area on Sunday evening, according to Senior Corporal Leonard…
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October 4, 2022
Department Of Correction Announces $10,000 Correctional Officer Hiring Bonus
The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) yesterday announced a $10,000 signing bonus for new Correctional Officer recruits, effective immediately. This increased $10,000 signing bonus is…
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October 4, 2022
Which Delaware Schools Have Lead In The Drinking Water?
Below is a list of the results of lead levels in water samples collected at schools within the State of Delaware. Results are grouped…
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October 3, 2022
Bridgeville Man Gets 20 Years In Federal Prison In Child Porn Case
David C. Weiss, U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware, announced that a Bridgeville man was sentenced on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, to 235…
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October 3, 2022
Man Federally Indicted In Newport Cigarette Robberies, Facing 20 Years
A federal grand jury returned an indictment last week charging a Baltimore, Maryland man with three counts of Hobbs Act Robbery. According to the…
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October 3, 2022
Police Release Few Details In Felton-Area Shooting
Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the Felton area on Saturday night, according to Sergeant India Sturgis. Sturgis said on…
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October 1, 2022
Just In: Pedestrian Reportedly Struck In Northern Delaware
Just after 12:00, Saturday afternoon rescue crews from the Claymont and Talleyville Fire Companies, New Castle County Paramedics, along with Delaware State Police were…
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September 30, 2022
Police: Man Charged With Stabbing Woman In Newark Friday Morning
Newark Police have released details surrounding a story that only First State Update told you about on Friday. On Friday morning, at about 9:50, Newark…
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September 30, 2022
Just In: Reports Of A Woman Stabbed In The City Of Newark
Just before 10:00 rescue crews from Aetna Hose, Hook, and Ladder along with New Castle County Paramedics and Newark Police responded to the Red…
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September 30, 2022
Former Delaware State Trooper Pleads Guilty In Federal Court
David C. Weiss, U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware, announced that Jamal Merrell, 32, of Newark, pled guilty in federal court on Thursday after…
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September 29, 2022
Harrisburg-Area Man Facing Homicide Charge In Fatal Accident In Philadelphia
Regional Desk: On Friday, August 19, 2022, at approximately 2:51 A.M., a fatal accident occurred at Roosevelt Boulevard and Devereaux Avenue in North Philadelphia, according…
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