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Day: May 24, 2019

Crime / Lewes / Public Safety

Troopers: 16-Year-Old Girl Pulled Gun During Fight On Lewes Playground

May 24, 2019

Lewes- The Delaware State Police have arrested a Lewes teenager after an altercation led to her displaying a handgun, according to Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe. Jaffe said …

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Crime / Public Safety / Wilmington

Wilmington Police Update This Afternoon’s Shooting

May 24, 2019May 24, 2019

Wilmington Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred at approximately 4:10 p.m. in the 600 block of Taylor Street. Police located a 20-year-old male gunshot victim who was transported …

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Life

Department Of Corrections Commissioner Perry Phelps Announces Retirement

May 24, 2019

After 31 years of dedicated service to the State of Delaware, Department of Correction (DOC) Commissioner Perry Phelps announced he will retire effective July 15, 2019. Commissioner Phelps began his …

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Courts

Friday’s Weekly Court Case Update

May 24, 2019

A Superior Court judge has sentenced a second man to prison in connection with a 2018 shooting in New Castle. Evan Dayton, 20, of Elkton, MD pleaded guilty last November …

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Crime / Public Safety / Wilmington

Pierce Gets Life Plus 25 Years In Prison For 2016 Bludgeoning Death Of His Girlfriend

May 24, 2019

An Elsmere man was sentenced by a Superior Court judge to life in prison plus 25 years for the murder of his girlfriend. Steven Pierce, 45, who was convicted by …

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Crime / Public Safety / Sussex County

Officials: Operation Royal Flush Takes Down Traffickers, $1 Million In Heroin Off The Streets

May 24, 2019May 24, 2019

Sussex County, Delaware – Operation Royal Flush was a multi-jurisdictional investigation into an illegal heroin trafficking organization involving multiple suspects. This operation was conducted by 11 agencies in Delaware and …

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Courts / Life

Superior Court Judge John Parkins, Jr. Has Passed Away At 72

May 24, 2019

The Superior Court of the State of Delaware was saddened to learn today of the passing of one of our own, Judge John A. Parkins, Jr. The Court offers its …

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Crime / Newark / Public Safety

Troopers: Man Attacks Fellow Guest With Hammer At Newark-Area Hotel

May 24, 2019

Newark – The Delaware State Police have charged 46-year-old John R. Lyons of Newark, with felony assault and weapons charges stemming from a fight at an area hotel that occurred …

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Newark / Pike Creek / Public Safety

Authorities Update Yesterday’s Crash In Pike Creek, Photos

May 24, 2019

At approximately 7:20 last evening, New Castle County Paramedics and surrounding fire department personnel were dispatched to the intersection of Fox Den Road and Polly Drummond Hill Road for a …

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Public Safety / Selbyville

Update: Troopers Locate Escapee 16 Miles From Police Station

May 24, 2019May 24, 2019

Update: Troopers were able to locate Guzman at approximately 10:49 a.m. today, at a residence located in the 27600 block of Thistle Lane, Millsboro. Guzman was taken into custody without …

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