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'Devastating Loss': Elmer Dad, Masonry Business Owner Dies After Motorcycle Crash In Quinton
Peter Pino, 37, was killed in the crash in Quinton Township, a state police spokesperson said on Thursday, Aug. 15. The crash happened at around 10:01 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10. Investigators said Pino was traveling east on Lawrence Road on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle when he crashed into the back...
Man Wielding Two Knives Slashed Victim At South Jersey Liquor Store, Police Say
John Paul Thomas, 69, was arrested, the Bridgeton Police Department said in a news release on Wednesday, Aug. 14. Officers responded to an assault with a knife at Supermarket Discount Liquor on North Pearl Street at around 3:34 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 13. Investigators said Thomas pulled out two knives...
NJ man serving 45 years for helpful stranger’s murder wins appeal
BRIDGETON — A South Jersey inmate found guilty of shooting a barber who was giving him a ride has won another chance at freedom. Jule Hannah, 42, was transferred out of New Jersey State Prison and taken to Cumberland County Jail on Monday, according to state Department of Corrections records.
Motorcyclist dies of injuries days after hitting trailer parked in N.J. roadway
A Salem County man died of his injuries days after a motorcycle crash last weekend, according to the New Jersey State Police. Peter M. Pino, 37, of Elmer, was riding a motorcycle east on Lawrence Road in Quinton Township around 10 p.m. Saturday when he struck the rear of an equipment trailer parked in the eastbound lane of travel, a state police spokesman said.
Man charged with murder was defending himself from would-be killers, attorney says
A Salem County man charged in a fatal shooting last month was defending himself from two men who came to his house to kill him, his attorney said during a court hearing on Thursday. Kent C. Martin, 34, allegedly shot Steven O. Davis Jr., 33, during a June 1 incident...
Delaware motorcyclist who died after being ejected from bike has been identified by police
A 45-year-old woman who died two days after crashing her motorcycle in the Glasgow area has been identified by Delaware State Police as Nicole Hill. Hill, of Bear, was driving her Harley-Davidson FXS motorcycle east on Pulaski Highway (Route 40) when police said a westbound Nissan Altima entered the eastbound lanes and into the...
Bridgeton Man Tried To Break Into Vehicle Through Window, Police Say
Joe Ortiz, 30, was arrested on Friday, Aug. 16, the Bridgeton Police Department said in a news release. Officers responded to a vehicle burglary report on the 100 block of Bank Street at around 2:37 a.m. Investigators said Ortiz damaged the vehicle's window and left the scene before police arrived....
OFFICERS ARREST TWO SUSPECTS, INCLUDING A JUVENILE WITH A STOLEN HANDGUN
(Newark, DE 19702)- On Thursday, August 16, 2024, at 2:00 a.m., Officers from the New Castle County Division of Police responded to a call regarding a group of individuals attempting to open unlocked car doors in the 1000 block of Sandburg Place. As Officers arrived, they spotted several suspects sprinting away from the scene. Officers quickly gave chase and managed to apprehend two individuals: 18-year-old Ahmed Moustafa and a 15-year-old male who was in possession of a stolen handgun.
Man Critically Injured In Double Shooting At Bridgeton Apartment Complex, Police Say
Cas Albert Miller, 31, was arrested after the shooting at Amity Heights on Pamphylia Avenue on the morning of Saturday, Aug. 10, the Bridgeton Police Department said in a news release. He reportedly lives at the apartment complex. When officers arrived, they found the victims, 45 and 31 years old,...
Motorcyclist critically injured in Bear-area crash
A 35-year-old man is in critical condition after a crash while he was riding his motorcycle in the Bear area Wednesday evening. New Castle County Paramedics said the wreck occurred along Sunset Lake Road (Route 72) in the area of Reybold Road around 7:23 p.m. on August 14, 2024. Paramedics...
Fire causes heavy damage to Newark apartment complex
A three-alarm fire caused heavy damage to a Newark apartment complex. At 2:41 p.m. Tuesday, the Aetna Hose, Hook & Ladder Company was dispatched to multi-residential structure fire at 18 Marvin Drive at the Southgate Garden Apartments near the University of Delaware STAR Campus. The New Castle County 911 Center...
Two years later, still no answers about why K-9 died in fire official’s car
🚨 Gloucester County K9 Ember died while in the care of the fire marshal in 2022. 🚨 An investigation by the Attorney General's office is ongoing. 🚨 County commissioner Chris Konawel is calling for closure to the case. Two years ago Gloucester County K9 Ember died while...
Troopers Identify Rider Killed In Motorcycle Accident On Route 40
Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred in Newark on Tuesday. Officials said on August 6, 2024, at approximately 5:01 p.m., a Harley Davidson FXS motorcycle was driving eastbound, in the left lane, on Pulaski Highway approaching Wrangle Hill Road. At the same time, a Nissan Altima was driving westbound on Pulaski Highway and had entered the crossover east of Wrangle Hill Road.
Kids, 12 And 13, Facing Serious Charges After Shots Fired
Two juveniles, aged 12 and 13, have been arrested by Wilmington Police in connection with an attempted vehicle theft, attempted robbery, and a shots-fired incident late Monday. Officials said the arrests followed an investigation after police were dispatched to the 2400 block of Bowers Street for a report of criminal...
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