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Day: April 19, 2019

Public Safety / Dover

Happening Now: Crash Sends Three To Hospital In Dover

April 19, 2019April 21, 2019 - by Staff Writer

Dover – Just before 1:00 this afternoon, rescue crews responded to the 1300 block South Dupont Highway for reports of an accident involving entrapment. Upon arrival, crews reported that three vehicles …

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Crime / Houston / Public Safety

Troopers: Man Kicked Door Down And Assaulted 15-Year-Old Girlfriend

April 19, 2019April 21, 2019 - by Staff Writer

Houston- The Delaware State Police have arrested an 18-year-old after he broke into a residence and assaulted his girlfriend, according to Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe. Jaffe said …

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Crime / Pennsylvania

“Trouble Makers” End Delaware County Carnival Permanently

April 19, 2019April 21, 2019 - by Staff Writer

Officials with the Aston Township Fire Department said they will permanently discontinue the Delaware County Carnival, a local family tradition after fights broke out Thursday night. In a post on Facebook, the department …

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Crime / Smyrna / Public Safety

Police: Smyrna Drive-By Shooting Victim Not Cooperative

April 19, 2019April 20, 2019 - by Staff Writer

Smyrna Police Department (SPD) detectives are actively working to identify the suspect(s) involved in a late Thursday afternoon shooting incident. Officials said on Thursday, April 18th, at approximately 5:40 pm …

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Public Safety / Crime / Dover

Three Stabbed Near Night Club In Dover Wednesday Morning

April 19, 2019 - by Staff Writer

  On April 17th, 2019 between 1:00 am -1:40 am, The Dover Police Department is investigating a fight that led to three people being treated for wounds sustained from a …

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Crime / Dover / Public Safety

Dover Woman Charged With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance

April 19, 2019April 20, 2019 - by Staff Writer

Dover- The Delaware State Police Kent County Drug Unit (KDU) with the assistance of Kent County Governor’s Task Force (GTF) have arrested a Dover woman following an investigation into the …

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Public Safety / Crime / Dover

Man Who Ran Over Woman In Dover Alley Pleads Guilty To Vehicular Homicide

April 19, 2019April 19, 2019 - by Staff Writer

Deputy Attorneys General Kathleen Dickerson and Kevin Smith secured a guilty plea from a Smyrna man who hit and killed a woman while driving under the influence. In July 2018, …

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Crime / Public Safety

Former Pastor Gets 4 Years For Dealing In Child Pornography

April 19, 2019April 20, 2019 - by Staff Writer

A former pastor was sentenced to prison and must register as a Tier 2 sex offender on child pornography charges. Cesar Rios-Martinez, 36, of Laurel, pleaded guilty in February to …

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Public Safety / Crime / Wilmington

Elsmere Man Faces Life In Prison For 2016 Bludgeoning Death Of Girlfriend

April 19, 2019 - by Staff Writer

A 45-year-old Elsmere man faces life in prison after his conviction on murder and weapons charges. In July 2016, Steven Pierce became jealous when he believed his girlfriend, Heather Stamper, …

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Minquadale / Public Safety / Crime

New Castle Man Gets Life In Prison For 2017 Shooting Death

April 19, 2019 - by Staff Writer

A Superior Court jury convicted a 26-year-old New Castle man of first-degree murder in connection with the 2017 shooting death New Castle man. Deputy Attorneys General Joseph Grubb and Michael …

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