Midnight Chase Ends With Loaded Revolver as Philly Man Nabbed in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DE — A late-night foot pursuit through a Wilmington neighborhood led to the arrest of a Philadelphia man who police allege was carrying a loaded firearm, according to authorities. Members of the Wilmington Police Department’s Uniformed Services Division were patrolling the 1200 block of Read Street at...
Loaded Gun and Drugs Seized as Wilmington Raid Sends 20-Year-Old to Jail
WILMINGTON, DE — A month-long police investigation into alleged drug trafficking in a central Wilmington neighborhood culminated in a daytime raid this week that led to the arrest of a 20-year-old man and the seizure of a loaded firearm, drugs, and related materials, authorities said. According to Wilmington Police,...
Elkton man caught with half-pound of fentanyl pleads guilty
ELKTON — A man caught with nearly a half-pound of fentanyl and more than $2,000 when investigators raided his residence near Elkton in August is facing up to 20 years in prison after accepting a plea deal, according to Cecil County Circuit Court records. The defendant — John Tillman Boyce, 43 — pleaded guilty to...
A Millennial Mayor Rises in Delco
Media’s newly inaugurated mayor Joi Washington has a passion for urbanism, affordable housing, and ... comic books. Get a compelling long read and must-have lifestyle tips in your inbox every Sunday morning — great with coffee!. When Media mayor Bob McMahon announced last year that he’d be stepping...
Amid rekindled controversy, Wilmington City Councilwoman Shané Darby files for State House rematch
A Wilmington City Councilwoman is preparing to take a second attempt to represent the city at Legislative Hall. Councilwoman Shané Darby lost a 2022 State Representative District 1 (Wilmington) Democratic primary to Rep. Nnamdi Chuckwuocha by 90 votes (51.6%-48.4%), and while Chukwuocha hasn't officially filed his...
It’s so-long to ‘old’ Wawa grocery stores – beloved shops to be replaced by...
WAWA grocery stores loved by customers are set to be replaced by new “super” shops. Two “old-school” style Wawa branches in New Jersey will be replaced with flashy new stores. One store in Winslow, at Berlin-Cross Keys and Johnson Roads, is set to be demolished. A...
‘Which bone goes with which person?’: Costly investigation follows Pa. cemetery thefts
Re-identifying dozens of human remains stolen from an eastern Pennsylvania cemetery could take years and may end with some still nameless, experts say. DNA testing on more than 100 skulls and numerous other bones and body parts found in Jonathan Gerlach’s Ephrata home could also cost Lancaster and Delaware counties...
Wilmington, DE – Police Alert: 7-Eleven Armed Robbery Investigation Underway; Authorities Search for Suspect
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Wilmington, DE – Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred early Tuesday morning at a Wilmington convenience store, prompting a search for a suspect who reportedly fled on foot....
Glen Mills Man Thought His Wedding Ring Was Lost in the Ocean. A Stranger...
Tim Martin of Glen Mills lost his wedding ring while playing with his son on the beach in Sea Isle City, New Jersey, reports Gray Hall for Action News. He thought the custom-ordered, platinum diamond ring was gone for good. Martin searched the sand for hours and was about to...
Hangry Joe’s to Open First South Jersey Restaurant in Sewell
Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken is opening its first South Jersey location in the Washington Center Shoppes in Sewell, Gloucester County. The restaurant will be located at 415 Egg Harbor Road in the Acme Plaza area near Greentree Road. Hangry Joe's will occupy the former Dickey's BBQ space, placing the establishment...
