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Milford SD closed Friday after 2 schools on lockdown Thursday

Several schools in the Milford School District were placed on lockdown Thursday afternoon after a “credible threat was made toward…

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Change Your Clocks, Check Your Batteries

  March 6, 2024 As Delawareans change their clocks this Sunday, March 10, 2024, the Delaware State Fire Marshal would…

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*Update – Victim Identified* State Police Investigating Two-Vehicle Fatal Crash in Georgetown

The Delaware State Police have identified 34-year-old Maria Niz-Chilel of Georgetown, Delaware, as the woman who died in a two-vehicle…

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Department of Correction Announces Senior Leadership Promotion

Dover, DE – Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) Acting Commissioner Terra Taylor today announced that James T. Vaughn Correctional Center…

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Layfield hoping to get principal job back after case dismissal

An ousted  Sussex County school principal who was sued by a former student is trying to get his position back…

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Governor Carney’s Statement on Senate Confirmation of Terra Taylor as DOC Commissioner

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued the following statement on the Senate’s vote to confirm his nomination of Terra Taylor to serve as…

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Governor Carney Nominates Terra Taylor as DOC Commissioner

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday announced he intends to nominate Terra Taylor to serve as Commissioner of the Delaware Department of Correction…

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No arrests yet in Newark High ‘swatting’ threat incident

There have been no arrests made yet in connection to last week’s incident at Newark High School involving an anonymous…

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Jarek Rutz posted at 12:52 pm

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Police actively investigating threats at Newark High

This story has been updated with new information at 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 5. An active investigation is happening…

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Sexual touching charges lead to suspension of masseuse license

A Sussex County masseuse  has been charged with multiple counts of unlawful sexual contact after his clients complained, and police…

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*Update- Victim Identified* State Police Investigating Fatal Crash in Seaford

Delaware State Police have identified 58-year-old Edward Jones of Seaford, Delaware, as the man who died on December 19, 2023,…

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Dover Police 2023 recruitment video nationally recognized

The Dover Police Department’s Recruitment video has been named as one of the “Top Police Recruitment Videos of 2023.” Police1 ranked…

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State Police Arrest Man for Felony Gun Charges Following Traffic Stop in Dover

Delaware State Police arrested 22-year-old Robert Coombes of Dover, Delaware, for felony gun charges following a traffic stop on Saturday…

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State Police Asking for Witnesses Following Fatal Crash Near Magnolia

The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash near Magnolia that left a woman dead. On Saturday April 6,…

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*Update – Victim Identified* State Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash in New Castle

The Delaware State Police have identified 33-year-old Dustin Webb-Missimer of New Castle, Delaware, as the man who died in a…

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*Update – Victim Identified* State Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash in New Castle

The Delaware State Police have identified 33-year-old Dustin Webb-Missimer of New Castle, Delaware, as the man who died in a…

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Detectives Investigating Home Invasion in Laurel

The Delaware State Police are investigating a home invasion that occurred early yesterday morning in Laurel. On April 6, 2024,…

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Detectives Investigating Shots Fired at a Harrington Residence

The Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Farmington Road in Harrington on Friday night. On April…

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Detectives Investigating Shots Fired at a Harrington Residence

The Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Farmington Road in Harrington on Friday night. On April…

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Troopers Arrest Man for Drug Offenses and Resisting Arrest Following Traffic Stop in Dover

Delaware State Police arrested 34-year-old George Brinkley of Dover, Delaware, for multiple drug offenses and resisting arrest following a traffic…

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Megan’s Law Sex Offender Notifications 4-5-2024

The following images contain the newest Megan’s Law Sex Offender Notifications for the City…Click for MoreMegan’s Law Sex Offender Notifications…

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Wilm. Council approves $363K for mental health services on cop responses

The Wilmington City Council approved a resolution Thursday night that pairs mental health clinicians with police officers to respond to…

Jarek Rutz posted at 11:12 am

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Dover Teen Arrested By Patrol Officers Following Attempted Burglary

Incident Number:  50-24-11379 Date/Time: Thursday, April 4th, 2023 at 2:07 a.m. Location: First State…Click for MoreDover Teen Arrested By Patrol…

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Attempted Burglary At Cosmic Smoke

Incident Number:  50-24-11378 Date/Time: Thursday, April 4th, 2024 at 1:20 a.m. Location: Cosmic Smoke,…Click for MoreAttempted Burglary At Cosmic Smoke…

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UPDATE (Subject Located) Gold Alert Issued For Missing Dover Man

**UPDATE** The Dover Police Department is cancelling the Gold Alert for Edwin Vaquin-Marroquin. He…Click for MoreUPDATE (Subject Located) Gold Alert…

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Gold Alert Issued For Missing Dover Man

Incident/Complaint#:  50-24-10995 Date:  Sunday, March 31st, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. Location: 300 Block of Post Blvd,…Click for MoreGold Alert Issued For Missing…

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Selbyville Fire

March 19, 2024 The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that damaged a structure in…

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State Police Asking for Witnesses Following Fatal Crash at Concord Pond

The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash at a boat ramp near Seaford that left a man dead…

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Georgetown Fire

March 17, 2024 The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that damaged a mobile home…

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New details emerge from police into Milford School District’s closure

Milford Police Department Chief Cecilia Ashe shed some light on an ongoing investigation that was linked to Milford School District…

Jarek Rutz posted at 5:38 pm

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Milford SD closed Friday after 2 schools on lockdown Thursday

Several schools in the Milford School District were placed on lockdown Thursday afternoon after a “credible threat was made toward…

Jarek Rutz posted at 9:41 am

Change Your Clocks, Check Your Batteries

  March 6, 2024 As Delawareans change their clocks this Sunday, March 10, 2024, the Delaware State Fire Marshal would…

Staff Writer posted at 9:27 am

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    Wilm. Council approves $363K for mental health services on cop responses

    The Wilmington City Council approved a resolution Thursday night that pairs mental health clinicians with police officers to respond to
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    In recognition of Donate Life Month, the ChristianaCare Kidney Transplant Program and Gift of Life Donor Program hosted a flag
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    Dover Teen Arrested By Patrol Officers Following Attempted Burglary

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