Kent County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from Kent County.
Boyfriend Charged With Magnolia Woman’s Death
The Delaware State Police have arrested 63-year-old Gregory Bratcher, of Camden, for murder following a death investigation in Magnolia. Officials said on June 30,…
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Delaware Democrats Pick House Leadership
The Delaware House Democratic Caucus has elected its leadership for the 153rd General Assembly. Representative Melissa Minor-Brown has been chosen as speaker-elect, Representative…
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Human Trafficking Charges For Dover Man
The Dover Police Department has arrested James Paz, 62, of Dover, following the conclusion of a joint investigation. This investigation began when Detectives…
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DOC: Two Inmates Found Dead On Sunday Morning
The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) has announced the deaths of two inmates, Walter Ruark and Stephen Winn, both of whom were housed…
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Rollover Crash Closes 13, Injures Two In Dover Friday Morning
A rollover crash on North DuPont Highway Southbound in Dover sent two to the hospital Friday morning. The accident occurred just before 8:15…
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Person Found Dead At Hartly Fire Scene Wednesday Morning
An early morning fire in Hartly is currently under investigation after firefighters responded to a blaze that claimed a life. The call came…
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Former Smyrna Detective Pleads Guilty In Child Porn Case
Michael Kealty, a former detective with the Smyrna Police Department, pleaded guilty today to charges of coercing and enticing a minor to engage…
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Troopers Identify Pedestrian Struck-And-Killed Friday
Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred early yesterday morning in Smyrna. Officials said on October 11, 2024, at…
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Pedestrian Crash Closes Route 13 In Smyrna
Early Friday morning, shortly after 5:50 a.m., rescue crews from the Citizen’s Hose Company of Smyrna, along with Kent County Paramedics, were dispatched…
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Woman Facing Felony Drug Charges Released On Unsecured Bond
The Milford Police Department has charged a woman with drug-related charges after an investigation. Officials said on October 2, 2024, the Milford Police…
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