Kent County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from Kent County.
Newark Woman Charged With Fifth DUI
The Delaware State Police arrested 60-year-old Theresa McCarthy, of Newark, Delaware, for felony DUI and drug-related charges late Saturday evening in Harrington. Officials said…
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Police Confirm Student Stabbed At Dover High School
Dover Police have provided an update to a story that only First State Update brought you yesterday. The Dover Police Department has arrested…
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Student Reportedly Stabbed At Dover High School Tuesday
Officials are investigating an incident that occurred at Dover High School on Tuesday. According to a letter sent to parents, the incident, involving…
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Dover Police Department Investigates Shooting On Slaughter Street
The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred late Monday Officials said just before 10:30 officers responded to reports of shots…
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Gunman Opens Fire On Party Inside Dover Hotel
The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a 20-year-old female of Cheltenham, Pennsylvania injured late Friday evening. The investigation began…
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Two Teens Charged With Multiple Felonies, Released
Delaware State Police arrested a 13-year-old teen and a 14-year-old teen, both from Dover, Delaware, for multiple felony offenses after they attempted to steal a Kia…
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Police: Unsecured Bond For Woman Who Threatened To Kill Neighbor
Delaware State Police arrested 43-year-old Jennifer Neil of Dover, Delaware, for aggravated menacing and terroristic threatening following an incident that occurred early Saturday…
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Verizon Store Robbed With Taser Toting Suspects
The Dover Police Department is investigating a robbery that occurred at Verizon Monday evening. The investigation began at 6:39 p.m., when Dover Police…
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Man Shot During Dover Home Invasion
The Dover Police Department is investigating a home invasion shooting that left a 31-year-old male from Dover injured early Wednesday morning. Officials said…
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Man Injured In Saturday Accident Succumbs To Injuries In Hospital
Delaware State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Saturday night in Felton, claiming the life of a 60-year-old Dover resident.…
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