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Tag: murder

Crime / Public Safety / Wilmington

Inmate Charged With Murder One In 2014 Shooting, Pleads To Manslaughter

December 21, 2020 - by Staff Writer

A Wilmington Police Department (WPD) investigation led by the Criminal Investigations Division and the Cold Case Unit has resulted in a guilty plea in connection with a 2014 murder, officials …

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Crime / Newark / Public Safety

Second Teen Charged In Murder Of Newark Charter Student

November 17, 2020November 17, 2020 - by Staff Writer

After an extensive investigation by the Delaware State Police and the Department of Justice, a New Castle County grand jury indicted two Newark individuals for the October murder of 17-year-old …

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New Castle County / Public Safety

Murdered Outside Of His Newark Apartment, His Family Seeks Answers

November 12, 2020November 12, 2020 - by Staff Writer

On Monday, November 12, 2012, eight years ago today, at approximately 9:20 p.m., officers from the New Castle County Division of Police were dispatched to a shooting in the area …

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Crime / Newark / Public Safety

Man Charged With Madison Sparrow’s Murder Held On Over $1M Bail

October 6, 2020October 6, 2020 - by Staff Writer

Newark- Delaware State Police have arrested 19-year-old Noah M. Sharp of Newark in connection with the murder of 17-year-old Madison Sparrow, according to Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather PepperPublic …

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Public Safety / Wilmington

Police Identify Man Gunned Down In Wilmington Monday

July 7, 2020July 7, 2020 - by Staff Writer

Wilmington Police have identified 37-year-old Andre Hickson as the man that was gunned down Monday. Original Story Wilmington Police are investigating a fatal shooting incident that occurred at approximately 6:09 p.m. …

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Crime / Public Safety / Wilmington

Young Man Gunned Down In His Home, You Can Help

June 9, 2020June 9, 2020 - by Staff Writer

On December 5, 2017, 30-year-old Shawn Lockhart was in his apartment in the 800 block of North Jackson Street when someone tried to gain access to the 3rd floor door …

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Crime / Public Safety

Police Identify Victim Shot And Killed In Dover Monday

June 3, 2020 - by Staff Writer

The Dover Police Department arrested two armed suspects after the shooting death of Mykal Dempster, 31, of the Dover area, in the 300 Block of Kesselring Avenue on Monday evening, according to M/Cpl. …

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Crime / Laurel / Public Safety

Two Men Get 20 Years In Shooting Death Of Their Friend

February 28, 2020 - by Staff Writer

Two men responsible for the shooting death of their friend, 19-year-old  Isaac Hatton,  will serve 20 years in prison. In September of 2018, Delaware State Police Homicide Detectives identified 26-year-old Jerry …

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Devonte Dorsett
Crime / Public Safety / Wilmington

Reduced Charges Leads To 35 Year Sentence In Murder Of Beloved Store Clerk, Accomplice Gets 3 Years

November 9, 2019 - by Staff Writer

A 25-year-old Wilmington man has been sentenced to prison for his role in the 2017 murder and robbery of a beloved corner market clerk. On January 9, 2017, at approximately …

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Jeremiah MacDonald
Bear / Cold Case / Crime / Public Safety

Murder Conviction Seven Years After Jeremiah MacDonald’s Murder

November 4, 2019November 4, 2019 - by Staff Writer

Man convicted of murder after New Castle County Police Cold Case Investigation. On July 17, 2012, New Castle County Police responded to Heron Court in the community of Sparrow Run for reports than …

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