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Tomorrow Marks 8 Years Since Trooper Ballard Was Gunned Down – A Recap On How His Killer Met Justice

April 25, 2025April 25, 2025 - by Staff Writer

Middletown – At approximately 9:17 this morning Thursday April 27, 2017, the alleged cop killer, Burgon Sealy Jr., came out of his parents home and opened fire on an army …

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Public Safety / Crime / Wilmington

Guilty Plea In Across State Lines Kidnapping Death

December 18, 2024December 18, 2024 - by Staff Writer

David C. Weiss, U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware, announced today that Kimon Burton-Roberson, age 31 of Wilmington, Delaware, pleaded guilty Monday to Conspiracy to Commit Kidnapping, which resulted …

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Wilmington / Public Safety / Crime

He Died Weeks Later, However, Police Have Been Unable To Find His Killer

October 7, 2024October 7, 2024 - by Staff Writer

Wilmington Cold Case investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in solving the killing of Kellier Flamer, a 22-year-old man from New Castle, Delaware, who was shot on the evening of …

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Public Safety / Crime / Wilmington / New Castle County

Violent Criminal Gets 40 Years In Jewelry Store Beating

September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 - by Staff Writer

Calvin Ushery, a repeat violent offender, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison following his conviction for a brutal 2022 robbery and assault at Solid Gold Jewelers in Wilmington. …

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Newark / New Castle County / Public Safety / Crime

No Arrests Three Years After Double Homicide In Newark

February 27, 2024February 27, 2024 - by Staff Writer

It was a brisk February morning with temperatures hovering in the 30s when New Castle County Police were called. When officers arrived snow from a recent storm was still covering …

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Crime / New Castle County

Police Say Man Shot Monday Was Breaking Into Home, Taken Into Custody

January 31, 2024January 31, 2024 - by Staff Writer

Wilmington police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Monday morning inside a residence on the 500 block of East 6th Street. The incident, which happened around 3:07 a.m., led …

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Crime / Wilmington / Public Safety

Newark Man Sentenced To 25 In Death, Additional Charges

January 31, 2024January 31, 2024 - by Staff Writer

Earlier this month Timothy Thomas, 34, of Newark was sentenced to 25 years in prison for convictions of Murder 2nd Degree and Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited. Thomas previously …

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Crime / New Castle County

Police Investigating Monday Morning Shooting

January 29, 2024January 29, 2024 - by Staff Writer

Wilmington Police are currently investigating a shooting that took place inside a residence located in the 500 block of East 6th Street Monday morning. Officials said the incident, which occurred …

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Crime / New Castle County

Dover Police Make Arrest In January Shooting Incident

January 29, 2024January 29, 2024 - by Staff Writer

The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred at Whatcoat Apartments late Saturday night. Officials said the investigation began at 10:37 p.m., when Officers responded to the 900 …

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Public Safety / Crime / Wilmington

Chester Man To Serve Life In Delaware Prison

January 3, 2024January 3, 2024 - by Staff Writer

A Chester man has been sentenced for several convictions following a fatal domestic-related shooting. Officials said on December 15, Dashan Freeman, 41, was sentenced to two life terms plus 19 years in prison in New Castle …

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