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Clayton / Public Safety

Police: DNA Leads To Arrest In August Homicide In Clayton

December 17, 2021December 17, 2021 - by Staff Writer

Delaware State Police arrested Christopher S. Porter, 37, of Smyrna, on Wednesday night for a homicide that occurred in August, according to Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper. Pepper …

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Crime / Newark / Wilmington / Elkton / Cecil County / Public Safety

Man Pleads To 30 Years In 2017 Kidnapping, Murder, Shooting Of 6-YO Case

December 14, 2021December 14, 2021 - by Staff Writer

A Wilmington man has pled guilty to the kidnapping and killing of a New Castle County woman and the 2017 shooting of a 6-year-old boy that same day. David C. Weiss, …

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Public Safety / Crime / Wilmington

New Castle Teen Gunned Down In Wilmington, Police Release Name

October 26, 2021October 26, 2021 - by Staff Writer

Wilmington Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred over the weekend. Police said on Saturday evening just after 8:00  they located Zion Davis-Shelton, 18,  of New Castle, fatally shot in the …

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Dagsboro / Public Safety / Crime

Man Missing Since 2011 Found Dead, Georgetown Man Facing Murder Charge

September 15, 2021 - by Staff Writer

Delaware State Police arrested Michael Ellingsen, 31, of Georgetown, for murder related to a ten-year suspicious missing person case, according to Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper. Pepper said …

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Public Safety / Crime / Dagsboro

Georgetown Man Charged With Murder After Body Found Buried In Dagsboro

September 15, 2021 - by Staff Writer

Delaware State Police arrested Michael Ellingsen, 31, of Georgetown, for murder related to a ten-year suspicious missing person case, according to Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper. Pepper said …

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Clayton / Public Safety

Troopers Identify Man Found Murdered In His Home Friday

August 25, 2021 - by Staff Writer

Delaware State Police have identified the man found murdered in a Clayton home on August 20, 2021. Police said on Friday, August 20, 2021, at approximately 2:40 p.m., the Delaware …

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Public Safety / Clayton

Troopers Say Man Found Murdered In His Home Friday

August 21, 2021 - by Staff Writer

Delaware State Police are conducting a homicide investigation that occurred Friday at a residence in Clayton, according to Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Jason Hatchell. Hatchell said on Friday, August …

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Wilmington / Public Safety / Crime

20-Year-Old Shot In Wilmington Sunday Morning

June 20, 2021 - by Staff Writer

Wilmington Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred at approximately 2:22 a.m. in the 2300 block of Lamotte Street. Police located a 20-year-old male gunshot victim, who was transported …

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Public Safety / Crime / Wilmington

16-Year-Old Shot In Wilmington Late Saturday Night

June 20, 2021 - by Staff Writer

Wilmington Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred at approximately 11:49 p.m. Saturday in the 700 block of West 5th Street. Police located a 16-year-old female gunshot victim, who …

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Wilmington / Public Safety / Crime

17-Year-Old Shot Multiple Times Saturday Night

June 20, 2021 - by Staff Writer

Wilmington Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred at approximately 6:34 p.m. in the 2400 block of North Market Street. Police located a 17-year-old male gunshot victim who was …

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