Kent County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from Kent County.
Former Smyrna Detective Gets 10 Years in Child Sex Case
Shannon T. Hanson, Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware, announced that Michael Kealty, of Magnolia, was sentenced today in the U.S.…
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Police: Two Facing Murder After Leaving Elderly Woman To Die
Delaware State Police arrested 38-year-old Brandon Holland, and 43-year-old Edward Jobes, both of Dover, for murder and other related charges following a death…
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Investigation Leads To Correctional Officer’s Arrested At Smyrna Prison
Editors Note: The charges were dropped shortly after this statement was issued to the press.
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Meet Delaware’s Newest Police Officers
The Dover Police Department is announcing the graduation of the Dover Municipal Police Academy. On Friday, March 14, 2025, the department hosted a…
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Prolonged Absence Of Delaware State Rep Draws Concerns
The Delaware Republican Party has called for answers regarding the extended absence of Representative Stell Parker Selby from the state legislature, raising concerns…
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Road Rage Incident Friday Ends In Gunfire
The Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting stemming from a road rage incident that occurred Friday night on Route 1 in Smyrna.…
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Two Charged In Milford Shooting Incident
Milford, DE – Authorities have arrested two suspects in connection with a shots fired incident that took place in the area of West…
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Man Serving Life For Murdering Pregnant Wife In 1998 Found Dead In Cell Monday
The Delaware Department of Correction has announced the death of James Virdin, a 52-year-old inmate who was incarcerated at the James T. Vaughn…
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Milford Attempted Murder Suspect Extradited to Delaware, Formally Charged
Milford, DE – A man accused of a domestic-related stabbing in November 2024 has been extradited to Delaware and formally charged in connection…
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Tim Hortons To Open 10 Locations In Delaware, Dover First
Buildout on a new Tim Hortons location is underway at the old Speedway Café on 737 North DuPont Blvd. in Dover. The opening…
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