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Teen shot in New Castle, suspect at large
Delaware State Police are currently looking for suspects from a shooting late last night in New Castle, Delaware. At around 11 p.m. on July 20, troopers responded to a report of a shooting in the 3100 block of New Castle Avenue. Two teenage boys, 17 and 18, were riding their...
7-month investigation into suspected drug operation leads to Middletown man's arrest
A Middletown man is behind bars following a seven-month drug investigation. State Police said Friday a Middletown residence and a New Castle business property associated with 41-year-old Ziare Miller were searched Thursday. Miller was taken into custody without incident. The search, according to police, turned up a fentanyl-heroin-xylazine mix that...
University of Delaware Student Latest Victim in Sextortion Surge
NEWARK, Del. — A disturbing trend has spread to the University of Delaware, leaving a student victimized by a crime that authorities warn is spreading rapidly across college campuses. Known as “sextortion,” the criminal offense involves individuals threatening to release explicit photos of victims unless they pay a ransom. Earlier this week, the university sent a crime alert urging caution and vigilance about the sextortion at UD.
New Castle County Man Charged with Solicitation of Minor in Millsboro
MILLSBORO, DE– The Millsboro Police Department arrested a New Castle County man for alleged solicitation of a minor Saturday. Millsboro Police requested the public’s help to locate David Dellorse on July 18 in order to serve two active warrants. Officials say Dellorse is believed to be homeless in...
Woman Trapped Under Overturned Vessel In The Delaware River Saturday
Middletown, DE — On Saturday, July 20, 2024, at approximately 11:45 AM, a 67-year-old woman was rescued after being trapped under an overturned boat in the Delaware River near Augustine Beach. The incident occurred off of Fishers Wharf Road. The woman, who was trapped in an air pocket under...
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