Kent County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from Kent County.
Man Gunned Down Saturday In Dover
The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of a 29-year-old Dover man Saturday evening. Officials said the…
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Man Airlifted After Being Ejected Into Ditch Friday
Delaware State Police are investigating a rollover crash with ejection that took place on Friday morning. The incident, reportedly involving an unrestrained driver,…
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Shooting Victim Not Cooperating Police Say
The Dover Police Department is currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred on the unit block of South New Street, which resulted in…
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More Than Just Planes At Dover Air Show Next Weekend
The First State Airshow is set to take place on May 18-19, 2024, at Dover Air Force Base in Dover, Delaware. This event…
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Troopers Identify Victims, Suspect In Magnolia Murder Suicide
Delaware State Police have identified 38-year-old Vicky Williams and 43-year-old Evan Cablayan, both of Magnolia, Delaware, as the victims that were killed in a suspected murder-suicide on April…
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Overturned Tractor-Trailer Traps One, Knocks Out Power To Hundreds
Delaware State Police are investigating a rollover crash involving a tractor-trailer that occurred on Halltown Road in Hartly Monday morning. Just after 8:15…
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Woman Hospitalized After Crash In Dover
Dover Police are investigating a crash that occurred on Saturday afternoon. The crash took place just before 12:30 p.m. in the area of…
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Magnolia Crash Traps Driver Friday Morning
Officials are investigating a crash that left a driver trapped Friday morning. At around 10:59 AM, a traffic collision occurred near Ponderosa Drive…
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Police: Delaware Prison Guard Now An Inmate
Authorities have released details in a case that First State Update first learned about last week. We contacted the Department of Correction last…
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Firefighter Injured In Dover House Fire
The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a house fire that occurred on Tuesday in Dover. Chief Deputy Brian Schad,…
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