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Guilty Plea In Across State Lines Kidnapping Death

December 18, 2024December 18, 2024 - by Staff Writer

David C. Weiss, U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware, announced today that Kimon Burton-Roberson, age 31 of Wilmington, Delaware, pleaded guilty Monday to Conspiracy to Commit Kidnapping, which resulted …

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Crime / Wilmington / Public Safety

He Died Weeks Later, However, Police Have Been Unable To Find His Killer

October 7, 2024October 7, 2024 - by Staff Writer

Wilmington Cold Case investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in solving the killing of Kellier Flamer, a 22-year-old man from New Castle, Delaware, who was shot on the evening of …

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Public Safety / Crime / Wilmington / New Castle County

Violent Criminal Gets 40 Years In Jewelry Store Beating

September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 - by Staff Writer

Calvin Ushery, a repeat violent offender, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison following his conviction for a brutal 2022 robbery and assault at Solid Gold Jewelers in Wilmington. …

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Wilmington / New Castle County

Troopers Identify 22-Year-Old Killed In Newport-Area Crash

June 23, 2024June 23, 2024 - by Staff Writer

The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal collision involving a gas-powered bike that occurred yesterday afternoon in Wilmington that left one man dead. Officials said on June 20, 2024, …

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Wilmington / New Castle County

22-Year-Old Killed In Newport-Area Crash

June 21, 2024June 21, 2024 - by Staff Writer

The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal collision involving a gas-powered bike that occurred yesterday afternoon in Wilmington that left one man dead. Officials said on June 20, 2024, …

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Wilmington

Arrived At Hospital Shot, Man Now Facing Attempted Murder

April 12, 2024April 12, 2024 - by Staff Writer

Wilmington Police have announced developments in the ongoing investigation of a shooting incident that took place earlier this month. Officials said at around 7:36 p.m. on April 4, police responded …

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Public Safety / Crime / Wilmington

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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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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Wilmington / New Castle County

Reports: Three Armed Carjackers Found Hiding After I-95 Crash Wednesday Night

October 26, 2023October 26, 2023 - by Staff Writer

Wilmington Police located a stolen vehicle on Wednesday evening, resulting in a high-speed chase and the eventual arrest of three suspects connected to a carjacking and potential armed robbery. The …

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Wilmington / New Castle County

Kenny Was Found Shot In His Car, Can You Help?

October 19, 2023 - by Staff Writer

A chilling and unresolved case from September 2017 continues to haunt the city of Wilmington. Wilmington Police have been conducting a cold case investigation into the death of a man …

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