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Man shot to death inside Chester, Pennsylvania convenience store identified
Police in Chester, Pa. have identified the man who was shot and killed inside a convenience store earlier this week.The shooting happened inside the Lucky 7 store on the 1100 block of Morton Avenue around 11:20 a.m. Tuesday.Police say officers arrived to find 27-year-old Dontae Dickerson on the floor of the store with a gunshot wound to the back of his head.The shooting reportedly happened after an argument inside the store.No arrests have been made.Chester police ask anyone with information to contact City of Chester Police Department Detective Patrick Flynn (610) 447-8444 or Delaware County Criminal Investigation Division Christopher Karr (484) 745-5534.
N.J. motorist struck and killed bicyclist, fled from police, cops say
A South Jersey motorist is behind bars after he allegedly struck and killed a bicyclist, fled the scene, then led police on a chase Tuesday evening in Salem County, police said. Deandra L. Brownpalmer, 44, of Swedesboro, was driving a car westbound on the 300 block of Shirley Road in...
Newark man accused of stealing $40,000 worth of merchandise in organized retail theft scheme
A Newark man is behind bars, accused of orchestrating an organized retail theft scheme that stole more than $40,000 worth of merchandise from stores around New Castle County. Delaware State Police said Moses Warren, 33, is responsible for at least 18 incidents of shoplifting from late May through the end of June. He is accused of stealing eyewear, cigarettes and various household goods from stores including Giant, Rite Aid, Royal Farms, Kohl’s, Sunglass Hut at Macy’s, Walgreens and Wawa. ...
Drug Investigation Leads to Arrest and Seizure in New Castle
(New Castle, De. 19720) Detectives from the New Castle County Division of Police Safe Streets Task Force and Mobile Enforcement Team have charged 24-year-old Damion Thomas of New Castle following an investigation into drug dealing. The investigation, launched in June 2024, targeted drug distribution in New Castle County and identified Damion Thomas as the suspect through investigative methods.
Man shot dead in Wilmington's East Side community identified by city police
A 49-year-old man who was fatally shot early Thursday has been identified by Wilmington police as Kevin Harris. Harris, according to police, was in the 900 block of Lombard St. when he was shot about 1:05 a.m. ...
N.J. man charged with murder after fatal stabbing
A Bridgeton man has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a man to death early in the morning on July 4, Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office said. Selvin Omar Garcia-Ramirez, 21, of W. Commerce St., is charged with murder and a weapons offense signed by Bridgeton Detective Sergio Ruiz, according to the prosecutor’s office.
South Jersey driver charged in fiery Route 1 crash that killed 3 people
A man from Cumberland County was charged with manslaughter and vehicular homicide by the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office after a fiery crash on Route 1 in April that killed three people in a van, authorities said. Joseph Vega, 43, of Bridgeton was charged with three counts of first-degree aggravated...
Pa. high school football player dies after being shot in the head
A 17-year-old Chester High School football player was shot and killed over the weekend, Chester police said Wednesday. About 6:40 p.m. Sunday, officers responded to a report of gunshots near 24th and Crosby streets in Chester, the police department said. When officers arrived, they found the teen, later identified as...
Man killed in Upper Darby shooting after lured by 6 men into trap, police say
UPPER DARBY, Pa. (CBS) — Police in Upper Darby, Delaware County, are searching for six suspects wanted in connection with a deadly shooting. It happened early Wednesday morning at the intersection of Penarth and Keystone avenues.Police said 22-year-old Jamie Reed of Philadelphia was shot and killed on the front porch of a house while he tried to escape gunfire.Detectives believe Reed was lured into a trap and ambushed by six males who got out of a silver car."This male [Reed] was standing outside of the apartment building at 83 S. State Road," Upper Darby Police Superintendent Timothy Bernhardt said. "He...
Video released of woman's controversial arrest in Delaware; incident now under review
Police in New Castle County, Delaware have released body camera video of a woman's controversial arrest.It happened Saturday at a convenience store parking lot on Pulaski Highway.The video was released on Thursday, July 4. Officials say they are currently investigating the use-of-force incident.Police say it all began when an officer saw a driver commit several traffic violations and confirmed the car's registration was suspended without insurance.They say the officer attempted to pull her over at Pulaski Highway and Wellington Drive, but she continued to a Royal Farms parking lot in Bear.Once she stops, the video shows the officer demanding she...
Police ID man killed in 3-car crash in Brandywine Hundred on Monday
An 89-year-old man killed in a three-vehicle crash Monday afternoon in Brandywine Hundred has been identified by Delaware State Police as Grover Brown of the Wilmington area. Brown was driving a 2008 Toyota Camry east in the 1000 block of Wilson Road about 3:50 p.m. when police said he failed to remain...
GOLD ALERT ISSUED FOR MISSING WILMINGTON MAN – MICHAEL PULLARO
(Wilmington, DE 19808) The New Castle County Division of Police has issued a Gold Alert for 56-year-old Michael Pullaro of Wilmington. Michael was last seen at his home on Glackens Lane around 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, 2024, and has not been seen since. Michael made comments that caused concern for his welfare and safety. All efforts to locate or contact Michael have been unsuccessful.
Off-duty Gloucester Township cop charged with hitting 18-year-old bicyclist with car, fleeing scene
An off-duty police officer has been charged with fleeing the scene after hitting an 18-year-old bicyclist with his car last month in Gloucester Township, New Jersey, authorities said.
Man charged with sixth DUI after falling asleep behind the wheel in Glasgow
A Delaware City man is facing his sixth DUI charge after falling asleep behind the wheel in the parking lot of an auto repair center in Glasgow, police said. The incident happened shortly after 8:30 a.m. July 1 outside the Lunch Box Garage on Pulaski Highway, according to state police. Employees of the business saw a pickup truck blocking the garage doors. When they approached, they found the driver slumped...
Firefighters Battle Overnight Blaze In Deptford (Photos)
The fire broke out at about 1 a.m. Friday, July 5 on the 1000 Block of Lindberg Drive near Delsea Drive in Deptford, according to Union Fire Co. #1. Units responding included: Squad 921, Engine 942, Engine 931, Ladder Tower 926, Ladder Tower 936, Engine 933, Engine 911, Utility 947, Ladder 516, Engine 934, RIT Team 736 and RIT Team 812.
Body cam of controversial arrest, big racing weekend, National Fried Chicken Day
Hey, there, Delaware. If you’ve lost track this week, it’s Saturday. We are still under a heat advisory today in the Wilmington area, with highs expected to reach 95. If you’re...
NCCPD RESPONSE TO USE OF FORCE INCIDENT
The New Castle Division of Police is aware of a video circulating regarding a use-of-force incident between a citizen and our officers. The incident occurred on the afternoon of June 29, 2024, at the Royal Farms on Pulaski Highway. At the direction of the Chief of Police, the body-worn camera...
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