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Month: May 2018

Public Safety / Newark

Reports: Officials Lockdown Gallaher Elementary After Threat, Polling Place Closed

May 8, 2018May 9, 2018 - by Staff Writer

Newark – For over an hour this morning some voters, participating in today’s Christana School Board Election, were told that the Robert S. Gallaher Elementary School was unavailable as a …

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Public Safety / Newark

21-Year-Old Newark Man Killed In Route 273 Motorcycle Accident

May 7, 2018 - by Staff Writer

Newark – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing to investigate a fatal motorcycle crash which occurred earlier this afternoon east of Newark, according to Director of Public …

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Public Safety / New Castle

Update: Police Looking For Dead Woman’s SUV, Concerned For Man’s Welfare

May 7, 2018May 7, 2018 - by Staff Writer

New Castle – New Castle County Police have identified 47 year-old Oletha Willingham as the woman found deceased in her home earlier this morning. [media-credit name=”Lynn Deszi Harris” align=”aligncenter” width=”480″][/media-credit] …

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Public Safety / Wilmington

Officials: Firefighters Rescues Injured Man After Elevator Falls At Wilmington Office Building

May 7, 2018May 7, 2018 - by Staff Writer

Wilmington – Shortly before 10:00 this morning, Wilmington Firefighters on the B platoon were alerted to an elevator accident at 800 North King Street, according to Lieutenant Andrew Cavanaugh. Cavanaugh …

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Public Safety / New Castle

47-Year-Old Woman Found Dead In Her Home, Police Say Suspicious Circumstances

May 7, 2018 - by Staff Writer

New Castle – New Castle County Police are currently investigating the death of a 47-year-old female that occurred in the community of Wilton. Today, May 7, at approximately 2:30 a.m., …

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Public Safety / Smyrna

Police Identify 24-Year-Old Woman Killed In Route 13 Accident In Smyrna

May 7, 2018 - by Staff Writer

Smyrna- The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that occurred earlier this morning, according to Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe. Jaffe said the preliminary …

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Public Safety / Newark

Motorcycle Accident Closes Route 273 In Newark

May 7, 2018May 7, 2018 - by Staff Writer

Newark – Delaware State Police, along with Aetna Hose, Hook, and Ladder have responded to the area of Route 273 and Ruthar Drive for reports of a vehicle accident involving …

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Wilmington / Public Safety / Crime

Reports: Newark Man Shot In The Head While Sitting In His Car

May 7, 2018May 7, 2018 - by Staff Writer

Death investigation in WILMINGTON has been ruled a homicide. Wilmington –  On Monday, 07 May 2018, at approximately 7:22 am, Wilmington Police were summoned to the 700 block of E. …

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Public Safety / Fire

Happening Now: Tractor Trailer Fire Shuts Down Route 7

May 7, 2018May 7, 2018 - by Staff Writer

[media-credit name=”DelDOT” align=”aligncenter” width=”1024″][/media-credit] Milltown – Firefighters from the Mill Creek Fire Department are currently on scene at Route 7 (Limestone Road) and Milltown Road dealing with a fully involved …

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Crime / Newark / Public Safety

Troopers Investigating Shore Stop Robbery In Newark

May 7, 2018June 8, 2018 - by Staff Writer

Newark – Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery at a Newark area gas station that took place Thursday morning, according to Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin. Austin …

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