New Castle County

The Delaware State Police have arrested 44-year-old Jarad Hammond of Lewes, Delaware for an armed robbery that occurred in Newark yesterday morning. Officials said on February 21, 2025, at approximately 10:07 a.m., …

Man Charged With Carjacking Man In Wheelchair Read More

Firefighters and emergency crews were dispatched to the intersection of Edgemoor Road and Denny Road just before 8:50 p.m. on Friday following reports of a vehicle fire. Upon arrival, responders …

Fire Engulfs Vehicle Friday Night Read More

Dover, DE – First State Update has learned that some Delaware legislators are seeking co-sponsors for a set of proposed bills aimed at protecting undocumented residents in the state. Sponsored …

State Lawmakers Floating Bills On Undocumented Migrant Protections In Dover Read More

The Delaware State Police arrested 45-year-old David DiFilippo of Newark, Delaware, for felony sexual conduct and solicitation of a child between September 2023 and February 2024, while in the role of the …

Middle School Teacher Charged With Sexual Solicitation Of A Child Read More

On Thursday, February 20, 2025, at approximately 11:44 p.m., patrol officers from the New Castle County Division of Police were dispatched to ChristianaCare Wilmington Hospital following a report of a …

Police: Man Shot Waiting At Red Light Thursday Read More

WILMINGTON, Del. — Delaware State Police have charged two suspects in connection with a shooting that occurred Wednesday afternoon in Wilmington. Authorities initially said that the victim had died, however, …

Two Arrested in Connection to Wilmington Shooting; DSP Correct Initial Fatality Report Read More

The Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Wednesday afternoon in Wilmington that left one man in critical condition. On February 19, 2025, at approximately 4:29 p.m., troopers …

Troopers Issue Correction, Victim Not Dead Read More

Family and friends will gather this Saturday, February 22, 2025, to remember Alexandr “Sasha” Kirsanov, Julia Kay, Sean Elijah Kay, Angela Yang, and Zheheng “Lily” Li, members of the University …

Motorists Advised Of Delays As DC Plane Crash Victims Are Laid To Rest Read More

The Wilmington Area Planning Council (WILMAPCO) is set to host a final recommendations workshop for the Kirkwood Highway Land Use and Transportation Plan. The event will take place on Monday, …

Final Workshop For Reimagined Kirkwood Highway Set For Monday Read More

The Delaware State Police have arrested three Newark residents in connection with a series of thefts from All Saints Cemetery in Wilmington. Thomas Hudson, 34, Ashley Newcomb, 32, and Alonza …

Three Charged In Months-Long Cemetery Thefts Read More