A man has been convicted in relation to the largest fentanyl seizure in state history. (Photo from the CDC)

Largest drug seizure in state history ends in conviction of Middletown man

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Police & Fire

Dwayne Fountain, a 54-year-old man from Middletown, has been convicted in connection with a massive drug trafficking conspiracy that led to the largest fentanyl seizure in Delaware’s history. He was found guilty by a federal jury of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, four counts of possession with intent to distribute, and two counts of distribution of controlled substances. The charges …

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Delaware LIVE+ Weekly Review – Feb. 23, 2025

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The state police's Trooper Youth Week kicks off June 16.

Delaware State Police and American Legion to host Trooper Youth Week in summer

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Police & Fire

The Delaware State Police (DSP) and the American Legion are set to host the 52nd Annual Trooper Youth Week from Monday, June 16 to Friday, June 20, offering high school students a unique opportunity to experience law enforcement training. Trooper Youth Week is an immersive, week-long academy program designed to provide students interested in law enforcement with a taste of …

Search warrant in Magnolia leads to arrests for gun and drug offenses

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Delaware State Police have arrested 58-year-old Tina Burris, 22-year-old Doimeire Gray, and 24-year-old Devon Young, all from Magnolia, Delaware, for felony gun and drug charges following a search warrant at […]
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Governor’s Task Force arrests two men for gun and drug charges

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The Delaware State Police arrested 27-year-old John Hernandez of New Castle, Delaware, and 32-year-old Shakair Miller of Wilmington, Delaware, for gun and drug charges following a traffic stop that occurred […]
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Motorcyclist’s attempt to elude traffic stop doesn’t end well for him

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The Delaware State Police are investigating a serious crash that occurred yesterday in Lewes that left one man critically injured. On January 13, 2025, at approximately 5:32 p.m., a Suzuki […]
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Detectives arrest Wilmington man for felony gun and drug-related charges following months-long investigation

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The Delaware State Police, with the assistance of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Delaware Violent Crime and Safe Streets Task Force, arrested 33-year-old Guy Calloway of Wilmington, Delaware, for […]
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The first emergency sirens test of the year will be on Tuesday, Jan. 7.

Emergency sirens test Jan. 7, to be heard in parts of Del. City, Middletown, Woodland Beach

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Government

Emergency siren tests are back in Delaware, so no need to fret on Tuesday, Jan. 7, if you hear them.  The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), the Delaware State Police, and the Public Service Enterprise Group will conduct a quarterly test of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Station’s Alert and Notification system at 10:45 a.m. The sirens cover an area …

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Greenwood youth arrested for robbery

Terry RogersHeadlines, Milford Headline Story, Police & Fire

The Delaware State Police have arrested a 16-year-old male from Greenwood, Delaware, for multiple felonies following a robbery in Greenwood. On December 18, 2024, at approximately 3:25 p.m., troopers responded to a report of a robbery on the 14000 block of Mile Stretch Road in Greenwood. The investigation revealed that a 16-year-old victim agreed to buy a dirt bike from …

Paramedics deliver whole blood pre-hospital

DE becomes First State where paramedics provide whole blood to patients statewide

Peter OsborneHeadlines, Health

Delaware has become the first state to offer whole blood in ambulances across all its counties, marking a significant advance in emergency medical care. The milestone comes as paramedics report treating hundreds of patients since the program began in May 2023. New Castle County paramedics have now administered 151 units of whole blood, contributing to a statewide total of 250 …