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A 34-year-old man was killed Friday evening in Milford following a collision between a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle on North Church Street. The incident occurred at approximately 6:00 p.m. …
Police Identify Rider Killed In Friday Crash Read More
A federal grand jury in the District of Delaware returned a four-count indictment on April 10, 2025, charging a Middletown man with robbing a restaurant and a gas station and …
Feds Indict Middletown Man For Carjacking, Armed Robbery Read More
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