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Month: January 2025

New Castle County

Man Pleads Guilty In International Sextortion Scheme

January 7, 2025January 7, 2025 - by First State Update News Room

A Delaware man pleaded guilty today in connection with his participation in a widespread international sextortion and money laundering scheme. According to court documents, from May 2020 and through December …

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New Castle County

Wilmington Murder Rate Up 71%, Other Crimes Trend Down Police Say

January 7, 2025January 7, 2025 - by First State Update News Room

The City of Wilmington Police Department has released its 2024 Year-End Report, revealing both progress in reducing certain types of crime and challenges related to an increase in the murder …

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Sussex County

State Police Charge Man With Stalking And Harassment

January 7, 2025January 7, 2025 - by First State Update News Room

The Delaware State Police have arrested 39-year-old Daniel Wilkowski of Lewes, Delaware, on charges of stalking and harassment. The arrest follows a series of incidents reported by the victim, a …

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New Castle County

Delaware River And Bay Authority To Raise Bridge Toll In April

January 7, 2025January 7, 2025 - by First State Update News Room

Effective April 1, 2025, the Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) will implement a new cash toll rate for all vehicle classes at the Delaware Memorial Bridge.  This first phase …

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Featured / Life / Public Safety

Salem/Hope To Test Sirens, Alert System This Morning

January 7, 2025January 7, 2025 - by First State Update News Room

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and Delaware State Police will conduct a quarterly test of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations Alert and Notification system on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. The sirens will sound …

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Kent County / New Castle County / Sussex County

Government Offices And School Closures, Delays For Tuesday

January 7, 2025January 7, 2025 - by First State Update News Room

On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, the State of Delaware offices in Kent and Sussex Counties will open at 10 a.m. due to severe weather conditions. Non-essential employees who live or …

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New Castle County

New Details In Reported UDEL Officer Involved Shooting

January 6, 2025January 6, 2025 - by First State Update News Room

Update Here UD Confirms Officer Shot Armed Subject At Train Station – First State Update Just before 4:45 p.m. on Sunday, rescue crews were dispatched to the Newark Regional Transportation …

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New Castle County

UD Confirms Officer Shot Armed Subject At Train Station

January 6, 2025January 6, 2025 - by First State Update News Room

Just before 4:45 p.m. on Sunday, emergency responders were dispatched to the Newark Regional Transportation Center (NRTC) at 100 Station Way following reports of a suicidal subject. Police officers were …

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New Castle County

New Details In Reported UDEL Officer-Involved Shooting

January 6, 2025January 6, 2025 - by First State Update News Room

Just before 4:45 p.m. on Sunday, rescue crews were dispatched to the Newark Regional Transportation Center (NRTC) at 100 Station Way in Newark. According to initial reports, police officers were …

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Kent County / New Castle County / Sussex County

Delaware Snow Totals And Charts

January 6, 2025January 6, 2025 - by First State Update News Room

Delaware experienced a substantial snowfall event overnight into Monday, with various regions across the state reporting significant snow accumulations. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Mount Holly, NJ, provided updated …

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