June 17, 2024
Man Shot At Hotel Sunday
Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Sunday morning at Red Roof Inn & Suites in New Castle. Officials said on…
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June 15, 2024
FOP Addresses Middletown Police Department Rumors
The Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge 20 has publicly addressed speculation regarding the ongoing negotiations between Middletown police officers and local government officials.…
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June 15, 2024
Man Stabbed In Marshallton Saturday Morning
Just before 7:15 Saturday morning, emergency responders from the Mill Creek Fire Company, along with New Castle County Paramedics and Police responded to the…
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June 14, 2024
Rollover Crash In Newark Sends Two To Hospital
At 2:07 PM today, rescue crews were dispatched to a rollover crash on Route 7 Southbound at Ogletown Stanton Road in Newark. Upon arrival,…
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June 14, 2024
Plane Crashes In Townsend Just Minutes After Taking Off
On Friday, June 14, 2024, at approximately 12:52 PM, emergency responders were alerted to a crash involving what was initially described as a Cessna…
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June 14, 2024
Claymont Funeral Home Catches Fire Early Friday
Firefighters from across northern New Castle County responded to reports of a structure fire at Gebhart Funeral Home, located at 3401 Philadelphia Pike, in…
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June 13, 2024
Photos: Tractor-Trailer, Truck Collide South Of Harrington
Delaware State Police are investigating a crash that sent one to the hospital Thursday. At 12:07 PM, a rollover crash occurred involving a pick-up…
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June 13, 2024
Police: Claymont Man Facing Murder Charge In 5-Year-Old’s Death
Police have charged 28-year-old Keith Bulloch of Claymont with Murder by Abuse following a child death investigation. Officials said the investigation into the incident…
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June 13, 2024
Police: Robbery Victim Opens Fire On Assailents In Newark Wednesday
The Delaware State Police are actively investigating a robbery and subsequent gunfire that took place in Newark yesterday. Officials said on June 12, 2024,…
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June 12, 2024
Photos: Police Mum On Possible Shooting In Newark
On Wednesday afternoon, a large police presence was observed at Salem Village Square in Newark around 11:00. According to readers, there was an altercation…
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June 12, 2024
Wednesday House Fire Ruled Accidental
The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office has determined that this afternoon’s house fire in New Castle was accidental. At approximately 1:30 PM this afternoon…
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June 11, 2024
Police: Hospital Constable Seriously Injured When Man Drives Over Him In Stolen Vehicle
Delaware State Police have updated a story that only First State Update told you about over the weekend. Officials said that they arrested 36-year-old Larry…
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