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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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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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Jarek Rutz posted at 2:48 pm

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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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State Police Investigates Murder-Suicide in Magnolia

The Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred Monday evening, which resulted in the loss of three…

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*Update – Victim Identified* State Police Investigates Fatal Bicycle Crash in Felton

The Delaware State Police have identified 57-year-old Robert Spencer Jr. of Felton, Delaware, as the man who died in the…

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State Police Arrest Magnolia Man for Drug Offenses During Traffic Stop

Delaware State Police arrested 49-year-old Jerry Smith of Magnolia, Delaware, on multiple drug-related charges following a traffic stop yesterday afternoon.…

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State Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash Near Middletown

The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcycle near Middletown yesterday. On April 28, 2024, at…

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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 Man for Georgetown Home Burglary

Delaware State Police arrested 64-year-old David Arvey Sr. of Laurel, Delaware, for the burglary of a Georgetown home this month.…

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State Police Detectives Investigating Sussex County Daytime Burglaries

The Delaware State Police are currently investigating four daytime residential burglaries that occurred between April 22, 2024, and April 23,…

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*Update – Suspect Arrested* Troopers Searching for Magnolia Robbery Suspect

Delaware State Police arrested 35-year-old George Brinkley of Milford, Delaware, for a robbery that occurred last week in Magnolia. On…

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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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Megan’s Law Sex Offender Notifications 4-26-2024

The following images contain the newest Megan’s Law Sex Offender Notifications for the City
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Three Arrested For Robbery In Village of Westover

Incident Number:  50-24-14184 Date/Time: Wednesday, April 24th, 2024 at 8:25 p.m. Location: 300 block of Tollhouse
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Victim of Governor’s Avenue Homicide Identified

UPDATE – The Dover Police Department has identified Elijah Kellum, 15, of Dover, DE
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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…

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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…

Staff Writer posted at 9:50 am

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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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    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 Man for Georgetown Home Burglary

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