Author: First State Update News Room

A Wilmington man has been arrested on drug-related charges following a late-night traffic stop in the city, according to police. Authorities said the incident occurred on April 22 at approximately …

Over 300 Grams Found During Traffic Stop Read More

Wilmington Police Department have arrested a suspect in connection with a shooting that left a 20-year-old man critically injured last year. The incident occurred on June 4, 2025, at approximately …

Teen Accused In 2025 Shooting Finally Caught, What Charges Will He Face Read More

A 23-year-old man was taken into custody following a foot pursuit in Wilmington after officers reported observing suspicious behavior earlier in the day. Police said that at approximately 12:18 p.m. …

Suspect Runs from Police, What Officers Found In His Possession Read More

A Wilmington man has been convicted in the 2023 fatal shooting of Quinton Turner. Andra Manuel, 50, was found guilty on April 17, 2026, by a Superior Court jury on …

Jury Convicts Wilmington Man Who Fled to Maryland After 2023 Fatal Shooting Read More

A fatal pedestrian crash is under investigation after a man was struck and killed late Wednesday night in New Castle. Authorities reported that the incident occurred on April 22, 2026, …

Pedestrian Struck And Killed Wednesday Night Read More

Federal officials have recently expanded efforts to obtain voter registration data from states as part of a national push to strengthen election integrity. The U.S. Department of Justice has sought …

Meyer Creates Election Task Force To Secure Elections, Combat Disinformation Read More

Firefighters contained a morning apartment fire in Newark that sent multiple residents to the hospital and displaced occupants of a multi-unit building. Emergency crews were dispatched at approximately 9:01 a.m. …

Six Injured In Newark-Area Apartment Fire Read More