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Delaware Youth Wins Top Prize

September 29, 2016September 29, 2016 - by First State Update News Room

Brandywine Hundred – The Library of Congress recently announced the winners of its “A Book That Shaped Me” Summer Writing Contest. The program asked rising fifth- and sixth-graders to reflect on a …

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Crime / Public Safety / Wilmington

Two Rob Drug Store In Broad Daylight

September 27, 2016September 29, 2016 - by First State Update News Room

Wilmington – Delaware State Police are currently investigating the armed robbery of a Wilmington area pharmacy that occurred early yesterday afternoon, according to Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Jeffrey R. Hale …

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Crime / Public Safety / Wilmington

Public Help Police ID Suspect

September 27, 2016September 29, 2016 - by First State Update News Room

Wilmington – New Castle County Police have arrested 32-year-old Joseph W. Murphy for burglary and theft-related charges, according to Public Information Officer JP Piser. Police released information to the media last …

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Fire / Life / Public Safety / Wilmington

Fickes Died Trying To Rescue Lt. Leach

September 26, 2016September 29, 2016 - by First State Update News Room

  Wilmington Fire Chief Anthony Goode told reporters today that Firefighter Jerry Fickes was trying to rescue Lt. Christopher Leach when he died. Goode also said that Leach was filling in for another officer that night. …

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Crime / Public Safety / Wilmington

87-Year-Old Man Shot, Minor Injury

September 26, 2016 - by First State Update News Room

Wilmington – Delaware State Police are currently investigating an armed robbery in which an 87 year old man was slightly injured that occurred late last night, according to Public Information Officer …

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Fire / Life / Public Safety / Wilmington

Rescue Of Firefighters, Audio

September 26, 2016September 29, 2016 - by First State Update News Room

Wilmington – On September 24, 2016 41-year-old Wilmington Fire Lt. Christopher Leach, a 14-year veteran and 51 year-old Wilmington Firefighter Jerry Fickes, a 13-year veteran died when the floor of a rowhome collaped, trapping them …

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Fire / Wilmington

Fallen Firefighters Identified

September 24, 2016September 15, 2017 - by First State Update News Room

Wilmington – Chief Anthony Goode identified the fallen firefighters as 41-year-old Wilmington Fire Lt. Christopher Leach, a 14-year veteran and 51 year-old Wilmington Firefighter Jerry Fickes, a 13-year veteran. Goode said that both leave behind …

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Fire / Public Safety / Wilmington

Two Firefighters Have Died In Wilmington, Two In Critical

September 24, 2016September 29, 2016 - by First State Update News Room

Update # 2: Chief Anthony Goode said 2 Firefighters died, 2 in critical and 2 will minor injuries. We will update you with more information soon. Update: A second firefighter has succumbed …

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Bear / Crime / Elkton / Newark / Pennsylvania / Public Safety / Wilmington

String Of Drug Store Robberies, Arrest

September 23, 2016September 29, 2016 - by First State Update News Room

Newark – Delaware State Police Robbery Unit detectives arrested two men and have charged them in connection with a string of armed robberies of pharmacies and convenience stores which have occurred …

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Bear / Crime / Public Safety / Wilmington

Pair Of Walgreens Robbed

September 20, 2016September 29, 2016 - by First State Update News Room

Wilmington/Bear – Delaware State Police are investigating the armed robbery of two area Walgreens that have occurred over the past few days. The first incident happened on Friday, September 16, 2016 …

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