Kent County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from Kent County.
Recent Smyrna-Area Crime Stats
Below is an overview of incidents reported in the Smyrna area between December 2, 2024, and January 2, 2025. The data highlights a…
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Major Crash South Of Dover, Two Helos En Route
Emergency crews in Dover responded to a serious crash at South State Street and Sorghum Mill Road just before 1:00 PM Tuesday. Initial…
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Police: Two Charged In Christmas Eve Murder Of Teen
The Dover Police Department is investigating a tragic Christmas Eve shooting that led to the death of 14-year-old Juwan Walker of Dover. Authorities…
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Dover Home Damaged By Fire Early Tuesday Morning
Early Tuesday morning, fire crews responded to a residential structure fire in the 100 block of Rollin Court in Dover. The incident was…
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Charged With Terroristic Threats To School, Released On OR
The Delaware State Police have arrested 18-year-old Malik Cooper of Magnolia after he made a threat of violence to Caesar Rodney High School on Tuesday…
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Three Juveniles Facing Felony Robbery Charges
Delaware State Police have arrested three 17-year-old males from Harrington, in connection with a strong-arm robbery that occurred on November 28, 2024, at…
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Constable Accidently Discharges Firearm In Milford
On Tuesday, parents that have children that attend schools in the Milford School District received an email addressing an accidental discharge of a…
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Dover Police Honors Local Hero For Courageous Actions
The Dover Police Department has formally recognized Jermaine Milam for his extraordinary bravery during an incident that unfolded on September 27, 2024. While…
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Fire Rips Through Kent County Home Thanksgiving Day
A house fire in Frederica's Bowers Landing development kept firefighters busy on Thanksgiving Day. The call was dispatched at 4:07 Thursday afternoon, reporting…
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Victim Rushed To Surgery After Being Shot In Dover
The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting that injured a 34-year-old Dover man on Tuesday night. Officials said officers responded to the…
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