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Newark Police Arrest Four Juveniles After Early Morning Pursuit

February 7, 2025February 7, 2025 - by First State Update News Room

On Thursday, at approximately 2:00 a.m., a Newark Police Officer observed a gray Kia Forte fail to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of Hillside Road and Sypherd …

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New Castle County

Firefighters Respond To Fire At Port Of Wilmington

February 6, 2025February 6, 2025 - by First State Update News Room

On Thursday, February 6, 2025, at approximately 8:40 a.m., firefighters from Wilmington’s B Platoon responded to a vehicle fire at the Port of Wilmington. The incident involved a large container …

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New Castle County

Police: One Dead After Fight Ends With Gunfire In Newport

February 6, 2025February 7, 2025 - by First State Update News Room

Delaware State Police are investigating a homicide that occurred last night at the Exxon gas station in Newport. Officials said on February 5, 2025, at approximately 9:10 p.m., officers from …

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New Castle County

Wilmington Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for 2023 Carousel Park Area Murder

February 6, 2025February 6, 2025 - by First State Update News Room

A Wilmington man has been sentenced to life in prison for the 2023 murder of his partner, Cynthia Amalfitano. On January 31, 2025, Stephen Heck, 67, received a life sentence …

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New Castle County

Authorities Seek Help In Locating Suspect

February 4, 2025February 4, 2025 - by First State Update News Room

The Newark Police Department is investigating an alleged Theft by False Promise incident from February 8, 2024, that they say occurred on the 300 block of East Main Street. Police said during this …

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New Castle County

Just In: Crash Partially Closes I-495 Tuesday

February 4, 2025February 4, 2025 - by First State Update News Room

Just before 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday morning, a crash involving a tractor-trailer led to the closure of the two left lanes on I-495 Southbound at the Stoney Creek Bridge. Emergency …

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New Castle County

10,000 Mexican Soldiers Ordered To U.S. Border, Tariffs Paused For 30 Days

February 3, 2025February 3, 2025 - by First State Update News Room

President Donald Trump announced today that he had a productive and amicable conversation with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, resulting in an agreement to immediately deploy 10,000 Mexican soldiers to the …

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New Castle County

Man Charged In September Stabbing

February 3, 2025February 3, 2025 - by First State Update News Room

Wilmington Police have arrested a man in connection with a 2024 stabbing incident following an investigation. Officials said on September 19, 2024, at approximately 10:51 a.m., members of the Uniformed …

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New Castle County

Two Carjacked At Gunpoint In Dover

February 3, 2025February 3, 2025 - by First State Update News Room

The Dover Police Department is investigating a robbery that occurred at Towne Point Apartments early Sunday morning. Officials said the investigation began at 5:19 a.m. when Dover Police received a …

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New Castle County

Troopers Identify Pedestrian Struck And Killed In Lewes Parking Lot

February 1, 2025February 1, 2025 - by First State Update News Room

The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred on Thursday afternoon in Lewes that left one woman dead. Officials said on January 30, 2025, at approximately …

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