Man charged in two road-rage incidents, one of which involved gunfire
A Wilmington man is behind bars in connection with what State Police said were two road-rage related incidents, one of which involved gunfire. Troopers investigated one incident on Route 1 near Wrangle Hill Road February 6th at about 3:00 p.m. in which a motorist pointed a handgun at two other travelers. The two...
UPDATE | Shots fired near Saint Francis Hospital
Wilmington Police have made an arrest in connection to a shots fired incident last week near St. Francis Hospital. According to police, two suspects fired multiple rounds in the direction of a pair of juveniles in the 1600 block of West 6th Street around 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
Delaware to add new red light cameras to 15 intersections statewide
DOVER, Del. - The Delaware Department of Transportation has announced 15 new red light camera locations across the First State in an effort to reduce crashes. DelDOT says the new cameras are expected to be operational at the 15 intersections by the summer. Three intersections already with red light cameras are also...
π¨ Two Kilograms of Cocaine Seized in Wilmington Traffic Stop
Delaware State Police arrested 55-year-old James Pyrtle of Whitsett, North Carolina after a traffic stop on March 29, 2026, along I-95 southbound near Marsh Road in Wilmington. A trooper noticed a registration violation on a Ford Edge and pulled the vehicle over. After a K9 unit alerted to possible drugs, officers...
Newark man charged with robbing, scamming online marketplace sellers
Police have arrested a Newark man accused of robbing or scamming several people who arranged to sell him items through an online marketplace. Detectives connected the three incidents to 25-year-old Zjahmere Walker and located him Sunday while he was actively shoplifting at a local business, according to Lt. Greg...
βHeβs Burnt Really Fββ Bad.β Video Shows Aftermath of NJ Factory Explosion
The response to a powerful explosion at a South Jersey processing plant that injured nearly a half-dozen people was tense. Like any potential mass-casualty event, police cars and fire trucks converged on the building. The immediate need was to search for survivors and treat the wounded. All the while, an...
πΎ Deceased brindle pit bull found near Michaels Playground
A male brindle pit bull was found deceased on March 29, 2026, near Michaels Playground on Lower Oak Street in Wilmington. The dog had no collar or microchip. If youβre missing a pet matching this description, please contact Delaware Animal Services and reference Case #AW-26-5103 (ID #16164) to help confirm...
Man seriously injured in fiery crash on N.J. Turnpike
A Delaware man was seriously injured in a fiery crash on the New Jersey Turnpike in Mercer County Saturday night, authorities said. State troopers responded at 8:22 p.m. to a report of a motor vehicle crash on the northbound outer roadway at milepost 62.1 in Robbinsville, New Jersey State Police said.
π₯ Brookhaven Fire Marshal Shares Home Safety Tips
The Brookhaven Fire Marshal has shared a list of practical safety reminders to help residents avoid common home and yard accidents. Tips include wearing gloves, hearing protection, and safety glasses when using tools, checking extension cords for damage, and using GFCI outlets for outdoor equipment. Residents are...
Business Moves: Openings: Farmacy, Weis, Wawa and more
Today's edition of "Business Moves" checks on new openings across Kent, Sussex and Southern New Castle. The list includes new markets, new chicken stops and more. See what's

















