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Crime / Middletown / Bear / Public Safety

Tomorrow Marks 8 Years Since Trooper Ballard Was Gunned Down – A Recap On How His Killer Met Justice

April 25, 2025April 25, 2025 - by Staff Writer

Middletown – At approximately 9:17 this morning Thursday April 27, 2017, the alleged cop killer, Burgon Sealy Jr., came out of his parents home and opened fire on an army …

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Public Safety / Crime / Wilmington

He Died Weeks Later, However, Police Have Been Unable To Find His Killer

October 7, 2024October 7, 2024 - by Staff Writer

Wilmington Cold Case investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in solving the killing of Kellier Flamer, a 22-year-old man from New Castle, Delaware, who was shot on the evening of …

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Dover / Public Safety

Man Pleads To Reduced Charges In Dover Murder

May 1, 2024May 1, 2024 - by Staff Writer

A Wilmington man has pled guilty to murder charges stemming from the 2022 killing of Bruce Wright. On March 26, 2022, the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit arrested Marcus Bailey, …

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Public Safety / Crime / Newark / New Castle County

No Arrests Three Years After Double Homicide In Newark

February 27, 2024February 27, 2024 - by Staff Writer

It was a brisk February morning with temperatures hovering in the 30s when New Castle County Police were called. When officers arrived snow from a recent storm was still covering …

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Wilmington / Public Safety / Crime

Newark Man Sentenced To 25 In Death, Additional Charges

January 31, 2024January 31, 2024 - by Staff Writer

Earlier this month Timothy Thomas, 34, of Newark was sentenced to 25 years in prison for convictions of Murder 2nd Degree and Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited. Thomas previously …

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Public Safety / Crime / Wilmington

Chester Man To Serve Life In Delaware Prison

January 3, 2024January 3, 2024 - by Staff Writer

A Chester man has been sentenced for several convictions following a fatal domestic-related shooting. Officials said on December 15, Dashan Freeman, 41, was sentenced to two life terms plus 19 years in prison in New Castle …

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Public Safety / Crime / Wilmington

Prosecutor’s Office Recommends 25 Years In Prison For 2020 Killing

October 16, 2023October 16, 2023 - by Staff Writer

Delaware prosecutors have announced that a plea agreement has been reached in a case stemming from an incident that occurred on July 6, 2020. Officials said Timothy Thomas, a 34-year-old …

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Crime / Wilmington / Public Safety

Man Found Shot Late Wednesday

March 9, 2023 - by Staff Writer

Wilmington Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred at Wednesday evening at approximately 9:04 p.m. in the area of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Justison Street. Police said …

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Sussex County

Troopers Investigating Sunday Shooting Down South

February 19, 2023February 19, 2023 - by Staff Writer

The Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred early this morning in Seaford that left one victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Officials said on February 19, 2023, …

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Public Safety / Crime / Wilmington / New Castle County

44-Year-Old Man Shot Thursday Evening

February 17, 2023February 17, 2023 - by Staff Writer

Wilmington Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred at approximately 9:38 p.m. Thursday in the 300 block of East 23rd Street. Police located a 44-year-old male gunshot victim, who …

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