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On Saturday several readers reached out to First State Update asking with the police helicopter was circling over Wilmington. Officials said on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at approximately 5:22 p.m., …
Why Trooper 4 Was Circling Overhead On Saturday Read More
On Monday, May 5, 2025, at approximately 3:43 a.m., Officers were dispatched to the unit block of Earlington Lane, located within the Liberty Square apartment complex, in response to multiple …
Police Update Monday Morning Shooting In Newark Read More
The University of Delaware will undergo a leadership change this summer, as President Dennis Assanis has announced his decision to step down from his role, effective June 30. Assanis, who …
Assanis Stepping Down As UD President Read More
The Dover Police Department has updated a story only first State Update brought you yesterday. Officials said they are investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of a 22-year-old …
Fatal Shooting In Dover Restaurant Parking Lot Read More
New Castle County Police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Monday morning in Newark. The incident took place at the Liberty Square Apartments, formerly known as Prides Court Apartments, …
Photos: Police Are Investigating An Early Morning Shooting In Newark Read More
A woman was hospitalized early Sunday morning after being struck by a vehicle in Dover. Emergency crews were dispatched at approximately 12:51 a.m. to the 200 block of North Dupont …
Pedestrian Airlifted After Being Struck On Route 13 In Dover Read More
A residential fire that broke out on May 3, 2025, in the unit block of Scarborough Lane in Ocean View is under investigation by the Delaware Office of the State …
Four Homes Damaged By Fire In Ocean View Read More
Delaware State Police have arrested a Seaford man wanted in connection with a 2024 homicide in Maryland. The arrest occurred on May 2, 2025, following a joint operation between the …
Delaware Man Charged With 2024 Maryland Homicide Read More
Just before noon on Saturday, firefighters responded to a structure fire with reported entrapment in the 300 block of Matthes Avenue in the Richardson Park. At approximately 11:48 a.m., first …
Just In: House Fire Traps One Saturday Morning Read More
Delaware State Police are investigating a drive-by shooting that occurred early Saturday morning in the community of Rodney Village in Dover. Officials said on May 3, 2025, at approximately 4:51 …
Police Investigating Dover-Area Drive-By Read More