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Man Pleads To Reduced Charges In Dover Murder

May 1, 2024May 1, 2024 - by Staff Writer

A Wilmington man has pled guilty to murder charges stemming from the 2022 killing of Bruce Wright. On March 26, 2022, the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit arrested Marcus Bailey, …

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Public Safety / Camden-Wyoming

Update: Released On Unsecured Bond In 2018, Alleged Pony Rapist Remains On The Lam

March 22, 2024March 22, 2024 - by Staff Writer

A man released in 2018 on unsecured bond is still wanted by Delaware authorities. As of March 22, 2024, Adelio A. Guzman remains at large and is still sought in …

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New Castle County / Public Safety / Crime / Newark

No Arrests Three Years After Double Homicide In Newark

February 27, 2024February 27, 2024 - by Staff Writer

It was a brisk February morning with temperatures hovering in the 30s when New Castle County Police were called. When officers arrived snow from a recent storm was still covering …

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Crime / Wilmington / Public Safety

Newark Man Sentenced To 25 In Death, Additional Charges

January 31, 2024January 31, 2024 - by Staff Writer

Earlier this month Timothy Thomas, 34, of Newark was sentenced to 25 years in prison for convictions of Murder 2nd Degree and Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited. Thomas previously …

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Public Safety / New Castle County

Man Charged In 2012 Murder Of UD Student

January 30, 2024January 30, 2024 - by Staff Writer

Police on Tuesday announced that they have made an arrest in the 2012 shooting death of a University of Delaware. On Monday, November 12, 2012, at approximately 9:20 p.m., police …

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Crime / Wilmington / Public Safety

Chester Man To Serve Life In Delaware Prison

January 3, 2024January 3, 2024 - by Staff Writer

A Chester man has been sentenced for several convictions following a fatal domestic-related shooting. Officials said on December 15, Dashan Freeman, 41, was sentenced to two life terms plus 19 years in prison in New Castle …

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Public Safety / Crime / Delmar

Cpl. Heacook’s Killer Guilty On All Charges

October 16, 2023October 16, 2023 - by Staff Writer

A Delaware judge has found 30, year-old, Randon Wilkerson guilty of the killing of Delmar Police Office Corporal Keilth Heacook. The short trial took place inside a Georgetown courtroom Monday …

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Crime / Wilmington / Public Safety

Prosecutor’s Office Recommends 25 Years In Prison For 2020 Killing

October 16, 2023October 16, 2023 - by Staff Writer

Delaware prosecutors have announced that a plea agreement has been reached in a case stemming from an incident that occurred on July 6, 2020. Officials said Timothy Thomas, a 34-year-old …

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Public Safety / New Castle County

Cleared: Philadelphia Pike Closed In Claymont

October 10, 2023October 10, 2023 - by Staff Writer

This Incident has cleared DelDOT announced that the intersection of Philadelphia Pike and Delaware Avenue was closed which is causing a significant impact on local traffic. Officials said there is …

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Public Safety / New Castle County

Officials To Test Nuclear Emergency Sirens This Morning

October 3, 2023October 3, 2023 - by Staff Writer

 On Tuesday, October 3, at 10:45 a.m., the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), Delaware State Police, and the Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (PSEG), will conduct a regular quarterly test of the Salem/Hope …

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