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New Castle County

Newark Man Admits To Brutal Killing That Shocked Delaware Just Before Christmas

May 5, 2026May 5, 2026 - by First State Update News Room

A Newark man has admitted responsibility in a homicide case that drew attention across New Castle County during the 2024 holiday season. On April 29, 2026, 33-year-old Nobert Matara entered …

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New Castle County

Neighborhood Feud Spirals Into Felony Charges for Delaware Man

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

A man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges following a neighborhood dispute that escalated Saturday evening in New Castle County, according to the New Castle County Division of Police. …

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New Castle County

New Clues Sought In 2021 Double Homicide

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

The Wilmington Police Department has renewed its appeal for public assistance in a double homicide that has remained unsolved for more than five years. Investigators with the department’s Cold Case …

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Sussex County

First Responders Almost Struck At Dewey Beach Crash Scene

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

An investigation is underway after a driver allegedly entered the active crash scene and nearly struck emergency personnel on Saturday. In a story that First State Update first told you …

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New Castle County

Brazen Daytime Robbery Reported At Newark Store

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

Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred Sunday morning at a convenience store in Newark. Authorities said the incident was reported at approximately 8:15 a.m. on May …

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Two Pedestrians Struck Early Sunday, One Airlifter To Trauma Center

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

A pedestrian-involved crash in Dewey Beach early Sunday morning resulted in one person being airlifted, according to initial reports. The incident occurred just before 2:00 a.m. in the area of …

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New Castle County

Victim Critically Injured In Newark-Area Fire Saturday

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

Fire investigators are examining the cause of an early morning residential fire in Newark that left one person critically injured. Emergency crews were dispatched at approximately 6:10 a.m. to a …

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New Castle County

Search for Possible Victim After Wilmington House Fire

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

Firefighters in Wilmington responded to a residential fire early Sunday morning after reports of a possible trapped resident. The incident was dispatched at approximately 4:02 a.m. to the 2000 block …

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Lewes

Police: Man Indicted In Killing Of His Grandmother

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

A Lewes man initially charged in connection with a violent assault at a hotel has now been indicted on a murder charge, according to the Delaware State Police. On January …

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Sussex County

Trooper Cleared In Fatal Home Invasion Shooting

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

The report details a Delaware Department of Justice investigation into a fatal police shooting involving a Delaware State Police Corporal on October 4, 2023. Police initially responded to a reported …

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