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Day: August 28, 2018

Public Safety

Towne Point Elementary School Cancels Classes, Open House Due To Overnight Night Shooting

August 28, 2018August 30, 2018

  Update: Arrests Made In This Case Dover – Towne Point Elementary School was closed Wednesday, August 29, 2018, due to a fatal shooting that took place Tuesday evening. The Dover Police Department …

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New Castle / Public Safety

Happening Now: Rollover Crash In New Castle Sends Two To Hospital

August 28, 2018

New Castle – At 8:20 this evening, rescue crews from the Delaware City Fire Company, along with New Castle County Paramedics, members from the Christiana and Wilmington Manor Fire Companies, and …

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Crime / Harbeson / Public Safety

Troopers: Struggle Over Handgun Leads To Troopers Using Deadly Force

August 28, 2018August 28, 2018

Harbeson- The Delaware State Police are continuing to investigate a Trooper involved shooting that occurred earlier this morning, according to Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe. Jaffe said the …

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Fire / New Castle / Public Safety

Authorities Release Details From This Morning’s Fire, One Firefighter Injured

August 28, 2018

The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office has determined that this morning’s building fire in Newport, DE., was accidental, according to Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal Robert Fox. Fox said the …

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Health / Life

Felton Woman First Person to Die From Rabies In Delaware Since 1941

August 28, 2018

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), and Department of Agriculture (DDA) are asking residents to increase efforts to prevent exposure to rabies after the death of a Kent County …

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Crime / Harbeson / Public Safety

Breaking: Troopers Involved In Early Morning Shooting, Suspect’s Condition Unknown

August 28, 2018August 28, 2018

Harbeson– The Delaware State Police are currently investigating a Trooper involved shooting that occurred earlier this morning, according to Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe. Jaffe said that at …

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Fire / New Castle / Public Safety

Video – Firefighters From Across County Respond To Massive Fire In New Castle

August 28, 2018August 28, 2018

New Castle – Just after 8:15 this morning firefighters from across New Castle County responded to 475 Old Airport Road for reports that a large structure was on fire. Arriving …

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Public Safety / Wilmington

Happening Now: Reports That A Pedestrian Has Been Struck By Train In Wilmington

August 28, 2018August 28, 2018

Wilmington Police are currently assisting CSX with an investigation in regard to a railroad incident hat occurred just before 9:00 this morning. Wilmington Police are requesting that motorists use extreme …

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Public Safety / Regional News

Man Suffering From Heart Attack On Cruise Ship Off NJ Rescued By Coast Guard

August 28, 2018

Cape May, NJ – A Coast Guard helicopter crew medevaced a man from a cruise ship approximately 230 miles east of Cape May, New Jersey, Monday afternoon. Watchstanders at the …

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