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Teen Charged In Claymont Auto Theft

July 7, 2025July 7, 2025 - by Staff Writer

Delaware State Police arrested a 16-year-old male from Claymont on felony charges following the theft of a vehicle from a Wawa parking lot Sunday evening. On July 6, 2025, at …

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New Castle

Exclusive Photos: Police Update Friday Standoff

May 19, 2025May 19, 2025 - by Staff Writer

On Friday, May 16, at approximately 3:52 p.m., officers with the New Castle County Division of Police were in the Villas apartment complex on a separate call for service when …

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New Castle

Man Charged With Assault In March Shooting Of Teen

May 8, 2025May 8, 2025 - by Staff Writer

Wilmington Police have arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with a March shooting that left a teenage victim injured. The arrest follows a weeks-long investigation by the department’s Criminal Investigations …

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New Castle

Officer Injured During Saturday Arrest

May 6, 2025May 6, 2025 - by Staff Writer

A Newark man was taken into custody late Saturday night following a welfare check that led to a DUI arrest and a struggle resulting in an officer injury. Officials said …

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New Castle

Judge Released Alleged UD Murder Suspect On Unsecured Bond, Not The Only Failure

May 1, 2025May 2, 2025 - by Staff Writer

Cecil County authorities have responded to a story that only FSU told you about. On Wednesday we told you that Gordon Turner, the man charged with murdering University of Delaware …

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New Castle

New Online Service Could Save Thousands Of Trips To The DMV

April 28, 2025April 28, 2025 - by Staff Writer

The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles has announced the launch of a new online service that allows vehicle owners to retain their license plate when selling a vehicle out of …

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New Castle

Police Update Sunday’s Newark-Area Homicide

March 17, 2025March 17, 2025 - by Staff Writer

Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Sunday afternoon in Newark’s Kimberton community, leaving a 19-year-old man dead. On March 16, 2025, at approximately 3:06 p.m., officers from the …

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New Castle

Happening Now: Pedestrian Struck By Train In New Castle

March 6, 2025March 6, 2025 - by Staff Writer

​A male pedestrian was struck by a train in New Castle on Thursday evening, leading to a response from emergency crews. The incident occurred shortly after 5:50 p.m. near the …

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New Castle

Second Suspect Charged In 7-Year-Old Murder Case

February 21, 2025February 21, 2025 - by Staff Writer

WILMINGTON – A years-long investigation by the Wilmington Police Department’s Cold Case Unit has led to a second arrest in connection with a 2017 murder, bringing renewed hope for justice …

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New Castle

Bear Man Charged With Sexual Solicitation Of A Child

January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 - by Staff Writer

Detectives from the New Castle County Division of Police have arrested 31-year-old Edward Wright of Bear following an investigation into the Sexual Solicitation of a Child. Officials said in September 2024, officers …

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