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Chester County doctor charged with arson after burning down own home, police say
A Chester County doctor has been charged with arson and other related crimes after police say she burned her historic house down in Easttown Township. The fire on Tuesday is the second to happen at the house in two months.
Delaware Man Arrested for Attempted Robbery at Hockessin Shell Gas Station
Hockessin, DE – Delaware State Police have apprehended 24-year-old Brandon Robertaccio of Hockessin for his involvement in an attempted robbery at a local Shell gas station. The incident occurred on…
Undercover cops arrest nine for shoplifting at Newark Acme
Undercover cops caught nine people – including kids as young as 13 – shoplifting from a Newark grocery store during a two-day operation. The enforcement campaign happened July 23 and 24 at the Acme in The Grove at Newark, where there had been an increase in shoplifting incidents. “The Newark Police Street Crimes Unit, along with officers from the Patrol Division working in a plain clothes capacity, teamed with multiple...
Delaware State Police accuse convicted felon in apparent road rage incident
A Wilmington man is behind bars after what State Police say was a road rage incident in Hockessin last weekend. Troopers were responding to a report of a crash at Limestone and Brackenville Roads Sunday night when they got a report of an unrelated road rage incident involving a driver displaying a handgun, Delaware State Police said.
Charges upgraded for dad, girlfriend in child's starving death after evidence of severe torture found
WEST CALN TOWNSHIP, Pa. (TCN) -- A 52-year-old father and his 45-year-old girlfriend face upgraded charges in connection with the starving death of a young child after investigators found evidence of yearslong torture and abuse. According to the Chester County District Attorney's Office, on May 4, Rendall Hoagland called 911...
High-Speed Chase in Franklin County Ends in Crash; Suspect Still at Large
A motorcyclist led State Police on a high-speed chase in Franklin County on a stolen bike, resulting in a crash and the motorcyclist escaping, according to filed charges. Allen Keesey, 43, of Chester County, faces felony charges for receiving stolen property, theft by unlawful taking, flight to avoid apprehension, and fleeing or attempting to elude an officer. He also faces a misdemeanor for recklessly endangering another person and multiple traffic violations.
Wilmington shooting leaves man dead
A 35-year-old man is dead, the victim of a shooting in Wilmington Friday night. Officers found the victim around 7:35 p.m. in the 500 block of South Van Buren Street, city police said. He'd been critically wounded, and died at the hospital. No other information is available yet, and police...
Woman charged with carrying concealed gun during traffic stop in Newark
A Wilmington woman was arrested after police found a handgun in her car during a traffic stop in Newark, authorities said. The incident happened just after 4 p.m. July 24 on East Chestnut Hill Road, according to Lt. Andrew Rubin, a spokesman for the Newark Police Department. An officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic offense and, while speaking to the driver, learned there was a gun in the vehicle. The officer searched the vehicle and found a handgun concealed under the driver's seat. The driver, 26-year-old Summerit Davis, was charged with carrying a concealed deadly weapon, along with traffic offenses. She was released on $2,600 unsecured bail.
‘You’ll come close to death — but you won’t die’: Firefighters take on the toughest 2 minutes in sports in Chesco
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. For just three days, Chester County is home to the Arena of the Brave, a part of the 2024 regional TFT Firefighter Challenge Championship Series. On Thursday morning,...
Major Interstate Car Theft Ring Busted in Pennsylvania and Maryland
In a significant development, law enforcement agencies in Pennsylvania and Maryland have apprehended two individuals connected to a series of high-profile thefts at car dealerships across both states. The suspects, identified as London Flores and his accomplice Ventura, were detained following a detailed investigation that utilized advanced tracking and surveillance technology.
Hammer-Wielding Man Sentenced In Deadly Attack At South Jersey Truck Stop: Prosecutor
Marchello D. Williams, of Browns Mills, was convicted in May of first-degree murder and fourth-degree unlawful possession of a weapon for causing the death of Tysheem Porter, 47, of Newark, Delaware, according to Salem County Prosecutor Kristin J. Telsey. Just before 11 p.m. on May 6, 2021, Porter was attacked...
West Deer man arrested in connection to Frazer shooting
An argument at a Frazer auto salvage yard led to a shot fired and a West Deer man arrested, according to Allegheny County Police. Jonathan Nealer, 40, is charged with felony aggravated assault in connection with the shooting of a man in his leg last week at Hloznik Auto Salvage Yard.
Crash Closes Brackenville Road Thursday Morning
At around 9:00 Thursday morning, rescue crews from the Hockessin Fire Company responded to the 1700 block of Brackenville Road in Hockessin following reports of a motor vehicle accident with possible entrapment. Upon arrival, first responders confirmed there was no entrapment. Crews found a woman involved in the accident suffering...
Another Young Black Man Murdered In Broad Daylight Friday
The Wilmington Police Department is currently investigating a fatal shooting incident that took place Friday evening. The incident occurred at approximately 7:36 p.m. in the 500 block of South Van Buren Street. Upon arrival, officers located a 35-year-old male suffering from gunshot wounds. The officers immediately attempted to save the...
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