Kent County

Below is an overview of incidents reported in the Smyrna area between December 2, 2024, and January 2, 2025. The data highlights a range of criminal activities and law enforcement …

Recent Smyrna-Area Crime Stats Read More

Emergency crews in Dover responded to a serious crash at South State Street and Sorghum Mill Road just before 1:00 PM Tuesday. Initial reports indicated two individuals are trapped following …

Major Crash South Of Dover, Two Helos En Route Read More

The Dover Police Department is investigating a tragic Christmas Eve shooting that led to the death of 14-year-old Juwan Walker of Dover. Authorities reported that Walker was sitting in a …

Police: Two Charged In Christmas Eve Murder Of Teen Read More

Early Tuesday morning, fire crews responded to a residential structure fire in the 100 block of Rollin Court in Dover. The incident was reported at approximately 4:53 a.m., with first-arriving …

Dover Home Damaged By Fire Early Tuesday Morning Read More

The Delaware State Police have arrested 18-year-old Malik Cooper of Magnolia after he made a threat of violence to Caesar Rodney High School on Tuesday police said Thursday. Officials said on December …

Charged With Terroristic Threats To School, Released On OR Read More

Delaware State Police have arrested three 17-year-old males from Harrington, in connection with a strong-arm robbery that occurred on November 28, 2024, at the Shore Stop located on South Dupont …

Three Juveniles Facing Felony Robbery Charges Read More

On Tuesday, parents that have children that attend schools in the Milford School District received an email addressing an accidental discharge of a firearm by a district constable. The incident …

Constable Accidently Discharges Firearm In Milford Read More

The Dover Police Department has formally recognized Jermaine Milam for his extraordinary bravery during an incident that unfolded on September 27, 2024. While shopping at a local store, Mr. Milam …

Dover Police Honors Local Hero For Courageous Actions Read More

A house fire in Frederica’s Bowers Landing development kept firefighters busy on Thanksgiving Day. The call was dispatched at 4:07 Thursday afternoon, reporting a fire in the garage of a …

Fire Rips Through Kent County Home Thanksgiving Day Read More

The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting that injured a 34-year-old Dover man on Tuesday night. Officials said officers responded to the 400 Block of East Water Street at …

Victim Rushed To Surgery After Being Shot In Dover Read More