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Day: September 26, 2016

Public Safety / Wilmington / Life / Fire

Fickes Died Trying To Rescue Lt. Leach

September 26, 2016September 29, 2016 - by Staff Writer

  Wilmington Fire Chief Anthony Goode told reporters today that Firefighter Jerry Fickes was trying to rescue Lt. Christopher Leach when he died. Goode also said that Leach was filling in for another officer that night. …

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Laurel / Public Safety

Police: Laurel Woman Busted With Drugs And Cash

September 26, 2016December 19, 2016 - by Staff Writer

Laurel – Laurel Police said that on Sunday, September 25th, 2016 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of E. 4th Street and King Street. The operator, who was …

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Public Safety / Crime / Felton

Store Clerk Robbed At Knifepoint

September 26, 2016September 29, 2016 - by Staff Writer

Felton – The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery of a south Felton area gas station that occurred early this morning, according to Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier. Fournier …

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Courts

School Teacher Pleads Guilty To Raping Student

September 26, 2016September 29, 2016 - by Staff Writer

Delaware  – Prosecutors say they secured a plea from Gary Smith, 44, of Newark, to Sexual Abuse by a Person in Position of Trust, Authority or Supervision, 1st Degree and two …

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Public Safety / Politics / Milford

Former Gov. Minner Son Dies In Crash

September 26, 2016 - by Staff Writer

Milford – Gary Ingram, the son of former Gov. Ruth Ann Minner, passed away following a crash in Milford, Delaware on Friday, Sept. 23. “Along with so many people in our …

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Wilmington / Public Safety / Crime

87-Year-Old Man Shot, Minor Injury

September 26, 2016 - by Staff Writer

Wilmington – Delaware State Police are currently investigating an armed robbery in which an 87 year old man was slightly injured that occurred late last night, according to Public Information Officer …

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Crime / Newark / New Castle County

Sub Shop Robbed At Knifepoint

September 26, 2016 - by Staff Writer

Newark – Delaware State Police are investigating the armed robbery of a Newark area sub shop that occurred last night, according to Public Information Officer Master Corporal Jeffrey R. Hale. Hale said …

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Public Safety / Wilmington / Life / Fire

Rescue Of Firefighters, Audio

September 26, 2016September 29, 2016 - by Staff Writer

Wilmington – On September 24, 2016 41-year-old Wilmington Fire Lt. Christopher Leach, a 14-year veteran and 51 year-old Wilmington Firefighter Jerry Fickes, a 13-year veteran died when the floor of a rowhome collaped, trapping them …

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