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Day: August 8, 2017

New Castle / Life / Public Safety

Man Trapped Upside Down In Retention Pond, Flown to Hospital

August 8, 2017August 8, 2017 - by Staff Writer

New Castle – Fire crews from across New Castle County are on scene on East Basin Road near Route 13. A 60-year-old man was just pulled from his vehicle that …

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Life / Outdoors

Record Setting 36 Pound Catfish Caught Near Seaford

August 8, 2017 - by Staff Writer

Seaford – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife has confirmed a new state record in the Delaware Sport Fishing Tournament: a 36-pound, 3.2-ounce blue catfish, caught June 20 by Jordan Walker …

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Maryland / Public Safety / Wilmington / Fire / Elkton

Elkton Man Charged With Arson Threat Against Mother, Picked Up At Wilmington Jail

August 8, 2017August 8, 2017 - by Staff Writer

Cecil County – The State Fire Marshal has arrested an Elkton man after making an arson threat against his mother and their home, according to officials with the Office of …

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Public Safety / Newark

Crews Have Up-Righted The Overturned Tractor Trailer In Newark, 896 Exit Still Closed

August 8, 2017August 8, 2017 - by Staff Writer

Newark –  Delaware State Police is currently investigating a crash involving an overturned tractor-trailer which occurred this morning in Newark, according to State Police. Officials said the investigation has determined that the …

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Public Safety / New Castle / Fire

Officials Update This Morning’s Fire On The Delaware Memorial

August 8, 2017 - by Staff Writer

New Castle – At approximately 7:35 this morning officials with the Delaware River & Bay Authority (DRBA) where alerted to a vehicle that had caught fire while traveling over the …

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New Castle / Fire / Public Safety

The Delaware Memorial Bridge Is Back Open After Car Fire

August 8, 2017August 8, 2017 - by Staff Writer

New Castle – Th right two lanes on the west bound span, I-295 SB, are back open after an early morning car fire closed the bridge. The bridge was closed …

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Public Safety / New Castle / Fire

Happening Now: I-295 SB Shutdown At The Delaware Memorial Bridge, Car Fire

August 8, 2017August 8, 2017 - by Staff Writer

New Castle – Fire crews are responding to the Delaware Memorial Bridge for reports of a car on fire. Heavy smoke can be seen coming from mid span. The west …

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Newark / Public Safety

Truck Overturns In Newark, Avoid The Area

August 8, 2017August 8, 2017 - by Staff Writer

Newark – Delaware State Police, along with crews from DelDOT are currently on scene at I-95 SB at the 896 (South College Avenue) SB off ramp for tractor-trailer that has …

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Public Safety / Crime / Dover

Police: 71-Year-Old Woman Carjacked In Dover, Suspect Arrested

August 8, 2017 - by Staff Writer

The Dover Police Department arrested a 28-year-old man after he robbed a 71-year-old woman on Sunday afternoon, according to M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer. Hoffman said at approximately 1:05 …

Police: 71-Year-Old Woman Carjacked In Dover, Suspect Arrested Read More
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