Kent County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from Kent County.
Dover Crash Leaves One Year Old In Critical Condition, Man Arrested
The Dover Police Department arrested Lamar Howard, 22, of Dover, on assault and DUI charges, following a serious motor vehicle collision Tuesday afternoon.…
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Just In: Serious Crash Closes Route 1 NB Between Milford and Frederica Thursday
Milford, DE — Authorities have closed Route 1 northbound between Milford and Frederica following a serious crash that occurred in the area of…
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Dover Home Shot Up Two Days In A Row
Delaware State Police Detectives are investigating two shootings that occurred in Dover. Officials said on January 19, 2025, at approximately 1:58 p.m., troopers…
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Delaware Inmates Get Their Own Tattoo Studio
The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) has launched a Tattoo Artist Career Pathway Program at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center (JTVCC), training six…
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Two Facing Multiple Charges After Investigation
The Dover Police Department has arrested Kaliph Miller, 25, of Camden, and Darrell Boyd, 23,of Wilmington, on drug and firearm charges following a…
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Kent County To Postpone Some Court Cases For Next Tuesday
Due to ceremonies related to the gubernatorial inauguration, operations at the Kent County Courthouse will be limited on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. Traffic…
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Firearm Accidentally Discharged At Kent County Courthouse
Dover, DE – An accidental firearm discharge occurred inside the Kent County Courthouse during a Justice of the Peace Court Constable training session,…
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Police: Stolen Car Chase Leads To Charges For Two Teens
Two teenagers were arrested Monday following a vehicle pursuit involving a stolen car in Dover. The incident, which occurred around 3:31 p.m., began…
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Child Injured In Camden-Wyoming Fire Succumbs To Injuries
A residential fire on January 7, 2025, in Camden Wyoming has tragically claimed the life of a juvenile victim, according to the Delaware…
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Inmate Dead After Decades Old Murder Of James Powell
The Delaware Department of Correction announced Wednesday the death of a 77-year-old inmate serving a life sentence for the murder of James W.…
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