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New Castle County

14-Year-Old Leads Police On High Speed Chase In Stolen Car, Released

April 19, 2026April 19, 2026 - by First State Update News Room

A 14-year-old Wilmington resident has been charged following a stolen vehicle investigation early Friday morning that ended in a crash and foot pursuit. Officers with the New Castle County Division …

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Kent County

Police: Man Gun Pulled Gun On Pair, Pepper Sprayed Them

April 18, 2026April 18, 2026 - by First State Update News Room

A Dover man was arrested after police said he threatened two people with a gun and sprayed a woman with pepper spray near a hotel Thursday night. The incident occurred …

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Kent County

Harrington Chicken House Fire Damage Over A Million Dollars

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026 - by First State Update News Room

The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a fire that destroyed multiple structures at a poultry operation in Harrington. The incident occurred on April 15, 2026, just after 3:00 …

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New Castle County

Three Charged In Armed Robbery Attempt

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026 - by First State Update News Room

New Castle County authorities have announced multiple arrests following an attempted robbery that escalated into gunfire in a residential community in March. Police responded shortly after midnight on March 20, …

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New Castle County

Man Who Stabbed, Ran Over Ex-Partner Found Dead In Cell

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026 - by First State Update News Room

Detailed court records outline the circumstances of a 2003 violent attack that ultimately led to a life sentence for inmate Glen W. Ducote, who died this week while in custody. …

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New Castle County

Delaware Ordered To Release Employment Records To Immigration Authorities

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026 - by First State Update News Room

A federal judge in Delaware has ordered the Delaware Department of Labor to comply with an administrative subpoena issued by federal immigration authorities, concluding that the request for employer wage …

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New Castle County

Newark Police Hand Out 46 Citations In Targeted Enforcement Tuesday

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026 - by First State Update News Room

The Newark Police Department reported that officers conducted a targeted traffic enforcement detail Tuesday at the intersection of South Main Street and West Main Street, resulting in dozens of citations …

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Kent County

Wilmington Man Charged In Dover Shooting

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026 - by First State Update News Room

A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a late-night shooting that damaged an occupied home in Dover last year. According to the Dover Police Department, the incident occurred …

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Kent County

Dover Man Gets 40 Months In Federal Prison

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026 - by First State Update News Room

A Dover man was sentenced Wednesday to 40 months in prison for drug dealing and possessing a gun after multiple prior felony convictions.  U.S. District Judge Jennifer L. Hall imposed …

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New Castle County

Troopers Say Woman Stole $25K In Merchandise

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026 - by First State Update News Room

A Wilmington woman has been arrested following an investigation into retail thefts and an alleged fraudulent bank transaction. According to investigators, the case stems from a series of shoplifting incidents …

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