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New Castle County

Police: Man Charged In Armed Carjacking

February 7, 2026February 7, 2026 - by First State Update News Room

The Delaware State Police arrested 19-year-old Rashawn Chappell, of Dover, Delaware, in connection with a robbery and carjacking that occurred at a Wilmington shopping center in late January. Officials said …

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Kent County

If Approved, Monday’s Referendum Will Add Hundreds To Average Tax Bill

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 - by First State Update News Room

Voters in the Caesar Rodney School District will decide the outcome of an operating referendum scheduled for Monday, February 9, 2026. The referendum asks residents whether the district should receive …

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Sussex County

Police Identify Mother-In-Law In Fatal Altercation

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 - by First State Update News Room

The Delaware State Police have arrested 28-year-old Jesus Palacio-Hernandez for the murder of a family member in Selbyville. Officials said on February 2, 2026, at approximately 8:30 a.m., troopers responded to a …

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Sussex County

Woman Found Dead In Ditch, Family Member Facing Murder Charge

February 3, 2026February 3, 2026 - by First State Update News Room

The Delaware State Police have arrested 28-year-oldĀ Jesus Palacio-HernandezĀ for the murder of a family member in Selbyville. Officials said on February 2, 2026, at approximately 8:30 a.m., troopers responded to a …

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New Castle County

Police: Man Charged With 5th DUI, Hit-And-Run

February 2, 2026February 2, 2026 - by First State Update News Room

Officers from the New Castle County Division of Police have arrested 66-year-old Michael Elwood of Wilmington in connection with his fifth DUI-related arrest. Officials said on Friday, January 30, 2026, …

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New Castle County

Police: Wanted Man Facing Drug Charges After Chase

February 1, 2026February 1, 2026 - by First State Update News Room

The Delaware State Police reported that a 29-year-old man from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was taken into custody early Friday morning following a vehicle pursuit in Frederica. According to police, at approximately …

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Lewes

Police: Man Told Hotel Staff He May Have Killed His Grandmother

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 - by First State Update News Room

The Delaware State Police have arrested a Lewes man on a felony assault charge following an incident reported Wednesday evening at a Lewes hotel. On Thursday, at around 5:45 p.m. …

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New Castle County

Man Robbed, Carjacked At Gunpoint Wednesday

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 - by First State Update News Room

The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery and carjacking reported Wednesday night in Wilmington. Authorities said troopers were called at approximately 8:30 p.m. on January 28, 2026, to …

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Sussex County

Woman Facing Felony Charges After Jumping Into Rehoboth Bay

January 27, 2026January 27, 2026 - by First State Update News Room

The Delaware State Police announced the arrest of 40-year-old Lindsey Moncavage of Georgetown following a pursuit in the Long Neck area on Sunday afternoon. According to police, on January 26, …

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New Castle County

Snow Removal Turns Into Armed Robbery Monday

January 27, 2026January 27, 2026 - by First State Update News Room

On Monday, January 26, 2026, at approximately 2:40 p.m., Officers from the New Castle County Division of Police responded to the 700 block of Alexandra Drive in the Rockwood Apartment …

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