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The Delaware Department of Correction has announced the death of James Virdin, a 52-year-old inmate who was incarcerated at the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center (JTVCC). Virdin, who had been …
Man Serving Life For Murdering Pregnant Wife In 1998 Found Dead In Cell Monday Read More
The Delaware State Police arrested 58-year-old Marvis Branch of Wilmington, for vehicular homicide and traffic-related charges following a fatal head-on crash that occurred early this morning on I-495 in Wilmington that left …
Wilmington Man Facing Vehicular Homicide In Wrong Way 495 Crash Tuesday Read More
On Sunday, March 2, 2025, around 4:30 p.m., patrol officers with the New Castle County Division of Police were dispatched to the unit block of Cordele Road in Red Mill …
Police Update Human Remains Search In Newark Read More
The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred this morning in Newark that left one man dead. Officials said on March 4, 2025, at approximately 6:19 …
One Dead, Three Injured In Newark Crash Tuesday Read More
Shannon T. Hanson, Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware, announced that on February 24, 2025, a federal jury convicted Dwayne Fountain, 54, of Middletown, on charges of conspiracy …
Federal Jury Convicts Middletown Man In Major Drug Case Read More
Delaware State Police are investigating three separate shooting incidents that took place over the weekend in Bear, New Castle, and Lincoln. The first incident occurred on Sunday morning, March 2, …
Delaware State Police Investigate Three Separate Weekend Shootings Read More
Over the past few days, First State Update has received numerous questions regarding police activity in the area of Capitol Trail and Red Mill Road. While we were aware of …
Authorities Investigate Possible Human Remains Near Capitol Trail and Red Mill Road Read More
A student brought an unloaded firearm to Frederick Douglass Elementary School in Seaford on Tuesday morning, prompting an immediate response from school staff and law enforcement according to a email …
Officials: Gun Brought To Elementary School Tuesday Morning Read More
Milford, DE – A man accused of a domestic-related stabbing in November 2024 has been extradited to Delaware and formally charged in connection with the crime, authorities announced Monday. Derrick …
Milford Attempted Murder Suspect Extradited to Delaware, Formally Charged Read More
Buildout on a new Tim Hortons location is underway at the old Speedway Café on 737 North DuPont Blvd. in Dover. The opening will mark the return of the quick …
Tim Hortons To Open 10 Locations In Delaware, Dover First Read More