January 13, 2026
Woman, Teen Shot Monday Evening
Officers with the New Castle County Division of Police responded to a report of a shooting at approximately 9:16 p.m. on Monday, January 12,…
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January 12, 2026
Newark Man Charged With Third DUI, Multiple Other Charges
Newark Police responded to a reported trespassing complaint in the unit block of Waterworks Lane during the early hours of January 8, 2026, according…
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January 9, 2026
Traffic Stop Leads To Gun And Drug Charges
Detectives with the New Castle County Police arrested a Wilmington man Tuesday afternoon following a traffic stop. Officials said the stop led to the…
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January 8, 2026
Firefighter Injured In Station Accident Wednesday
A firefighter with the Five Points Fire Company was injured Wednesday evening after being struck by a vehicle. Officials said while the company’s ladder…
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January 7, 2026
13-Year-Old Found Shot Late Tuesday
Wilmington Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Tuesday night in the 700 block of West 5th Street in Wilmington. According to officials, officers…
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January 6, 2026
Police: Man Charged In Armed Carjacking
According to the Wilmington Police Department, a Wilmington man has been arrested in connection with an carjacking incident that ended following a vehicle pursuit…
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January 6, 2026
Two Charged After Police Chase Near Whitehall
According to the New Castle County Division of Police, officers conducted a vehicle pursuit late Friday night that ended with two men taken into…
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January 6, 2026
Troopers Investigating Shooting On Marsh Road
The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit is investigating a shots-fired incident reported Friday evening in Wilmington. According to authorities, troopers responded…
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January 2, 2026
Police Identify Man Gunned Down Just Hours Before The New Year
Wilmington Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday night at approximately 7:52 p.m. in the 600 block of West 6th Street. Officers…
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January 2, 2026
Christina School District Will Be Virtual On Monday Due To Funeral
The Christina School District announced that classes will be held virtually on Monday, January 5, 2026, due to anticipated traffic and access concerns related…
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January 2, 2026
Good Samaritan Pulls Driver From Fiery Crash Overnight
Rescue crews responded late Thursday evening to a vehicle collision along Pulaski Highway near the Frenchtown Woods development, close to the Maryland state line.…
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January 2, 2026
Two Injured After Flying Off Overpass Thursday Night
Police are investigating a serious traffic accident Thursday evening in the Middletown area, that sent two to the hospital. The incident was dispatched to…
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