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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


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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


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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


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Staff Writer posted at 9:27 am

*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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Staff Writer posted at 10:57 am

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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Jarek Rutz posted at 3:07 pm

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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Staff Writer posted at 1:17 pm

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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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Jarek Rutz posted at 2:48 pm

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*Update # 1-Delaware State Police and Delaware Department of Health and Social Services Issue Urgent Safety Advisory

The Delaware State Police (DSP) and the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) continue to urge heightened awareness…

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Troopers Arrest Millsboro Man for Assault and Resisting Arrest

Delaware State Police arrested 35-year-old Brandon Myers of Millsboro, Delaware, for multiple felony assault and resisting arrest charges in Long…

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State Police Arrest Correctional Officer in Multi-Agency Investigation of Official Misconduct

The Delaware State Police in a joint investigation with the Delaware Department of Correction (DOC), Delaware Department of Justice (DOJ),…

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State Police Arrest Correctional Officer in Multi-Agency Investigation of Official Misconduct

The Delaware State Police in a joint investigation with the Delaware Department of Correction (DOC), Delaware Department of Justice (DOJ),…

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

**Update** The Dover Police Department is cancelling the Gold Alert for Jalitza Ross. She
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*Update – Victim Identified* State Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash Near Middletown

Delaware State Police have identified 61-year-old Ronald Clift of New Castle, Delaware, as the man who died in the fatal…

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State Police Investigating Two-Vehicle Fatal Crash in Newark

The Delaware State Police are investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred early this morning in Newark that left one…

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Troopers Investigating Wilmington Area Bank Parking Lot Theft from Vehicle

The Delaware State Police are investigating a theft from a vehicle that occurred yesterday afternoon in a bank parking lot…

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Gold Alert Issued For Missing Dover Woman

Incident/Complaint#:  50-24-15016 Date:  Tuesday, April 30th, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Location: Bayhealth Kent Campus, 640 South
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Delaware State Police and Delaware Department of Health and Social Services Issue Urgent Safety Advisory

The Delaware State Police (DSP) and the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) are urging heightened awareness following…

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Fatal Crash On North DuPont Highway

Incident Number: 50-24-14808 Date/Time:  Monday, April 29th, 2024 at 12:39 p.m. Location: North DuPont Highway and Rustic
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State Police Issue Gold Alert for Missing Dover Teenager

Delaware State Police Troop 3 is issuing a Gold Alert for 13-year-old Alicia Johnson of Dover, Delaware. Alicia was last…

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Robbery On West North Street

Incident Number:  50-24-14598 Date/Time: Sunday, April 28th, 2024 at 12:43 a.m. Location: West North
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Dover Man Arrested For Arson

Incident Number: 50-24-14583 Date/Time:  Saturday, April 27th, 2024, at 10:15 p.m. Location: 900 Block of Schoolhouse Lane,
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Troopers Arrest Three for Millsboro Burglary

Delaware State Police arrested 61-year-old William Nickerson, 45-year-old Bonnie Osborne, and 21-year-old Alan Dardon-Perez, all of Millsboro, for burglary and…

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Homeless Sex Offender Notification

The following individuals are not wanted. This is a Homeless Sex Offender Public Notification. If you have information that the listed individuals are occupying…

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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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Selbyville Fire

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

Staff Writer posted at 3:46 pm

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…

Staff Writer posted at 1:59 pm

Georgetown Fire

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

Staff Writer posted at 9:50 am

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    State Police Arrest Correctional Officer in Multi-Agency Investigation of Official Misconduct

    The Delaware State Police in a joint investigation with the Delaware Department of Correction (DOC), Delaware Department of Justice (DOJ),
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    UPDATE (Subject Located) Gold Alert Issued For Missing Dover Woman

    **Update** The Dover Police Department is cancelling the Gold Alert for Jalitza Ross. She
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    Jones-Potter expects to face status quo in Wilmington mayor race

    This story was originally published on Spotlight Delaware.  In 2017, then-newly elected Mayor Mike Purzycki sat on a stage close by
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    Carney launches unprecedented Wilmington mayoral campaign

    This story was originally published on Spotlight Delaware.  Gov. John Carney filed Monday to run in the September Democratic primary, but
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    *Update – Victim Identified* State Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash Near Middletown

    Delaware State Police have identified 61-year-old Ronald Clift of New Castle, Delaware, as the man who died in the fatal
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    Delaware hosts national mock trial competition this weekend

    Two Delaware schools will be participating in this weekend’s 2024 National High School Mock Trial Competition in Wilmington. The Charter
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    State Police Investigating Two-Vehicle Fatal Crash in Newark

    The Delaware State Police are investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred early this morning in Newark that left one
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    Kayla Kosmalski shatters barrier by winning Miss Delaware Teen

      No one was more surprised than Kayla Kosmalski to hear her name called as Miss Delaware Teen USA 2024
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    Troopers Investigating Wilmington Area Bank Parking Lot Theft from Vehicle

    The Delaware State Police are investigating a theft from a vehicle that occurred yesterday afternoon in a bank parking lot
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    Christina town hall: phones, bullying, dress code, SATs

    In the Christina School District’s second town hall this school year Tuesday night, the handful of  community members that showed
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