Wilmington Police Arrest Two Men on Firearms and Drug Charges at South Harrison Street
Wilmington law enforcement officials have taken two men into custody following observations and subsequent charges relating to firearms and narcotics. According to a police report, at nearly 11:56 a.m. on June 17, Drug, Organized Crime, and Vice Division personnel were patrolling the intersection of Chestnut and...
Extreme heat warning in northern Delaware, heat advisory issued for beaches
DOVER -- The National Weather Service issued an Extreme Heat Warning until 8 p.m. on June 25 for New Castle County, and a Heat Advisory for the Delaware Beaches until 8 p.m. on June 24. In ...
6 arrested after allegedly attacking Food Lion employee in New Castle, Del.; 2 still...
Six people have been arrested for allegedly attacking a Food Lion employee in New Castle, Delaware.
Police investigating armed robbery at Live! Casino in South Philly
An investigation is ongoing after, police said, a large sum of money was stolen in an armed robbery in the parking lot of Live! Casino in South Philadelphia. According to police, the incident happened after midnight in the parking lot of the casino. Officials said that no one was injured...
Splash pad in Tinicum Township park permanently closed: Here’s what we know
TINICUM TWP., Pa. - It was the perfect place to cool off from the summer heat in Tinicum Township, until it wasn’t. A splash pad water attraction in Governor Printz Park that was opened just before COVID has been closed permanently. The splash pad was built in 2019 but...
Woman injured after front porch collapses on top of her in Chester
First responders freed the trapped 32-year-old woman, and rushed her to the hospital.
Nj-puerto Rico Cocaine Ring: 18 People Arrested, Prosecutors Say
Over the course of a two-month investigation, authorities connected cocaine suppliers from Puerto Rico to distributors operating in Salem City and Mount Holly for distribution of cocaine along the East Coast from New Jersey to Massachusetts, the Salem County Prosecutor’s Office said. The arrests led to a...
One of Pennsylvania’s Most Scenic Routes Winds Through Delaware and Chester County
The Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway is being lauded for having the most breathtaking views in Pennsylvania, according to a Newsbreak contributor. This Chester County track stretches for 12.25 miles. Spectators and travelers can revel at Pennsylvania scenic gems on this hour-long drive. The byway begins in Wilmington,...
Man Dies While Swimming off Boat on Elk River
A man’s body was recovered on Sunday afternoon in the Elk River, about 24 hours after he jumped into the water from a boat and never returned to the surface. Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) tell us the call came in Saturday, June 21, for a 36-year-old man who jumped in near Turkey Point in Cecil County. He...
Family Homeless Shelter in Brookhaven Closing by End of June
St. Joseph’s Family Hope Center at Our Lady of Charity Catholic Church in the 200 block of Upland Road in Brookhaven is closing at the end of June. A homeless shelter in Brookhaven set up for families is closing by the end of June, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times.
