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
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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Emergency sirens test Jan. 7, to be heard in parts of Del. City, Middletown, Woodland Beach
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 …
Greenwood youth arrested for robbery
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 …
DE becomes First State where paramedics provide whole blood to patients statewide
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 …
Frederica man arrested on drug and traffic charges
Delaware State Police arrested 30-year-old Christian Cole of Frederica, Delaware, following a pursuit during the early morning hours of December 1, 2024. At approximately 12:30 a.m., a trooper observed a BMW X5 traveling southbound on Old Beach Road in Frederica at a high rate of speed and failing to maintain its lane of travel. The vehicle was also operating with only one …
3 areas of Del. to hear emergency sirens test Tue. morning
First Staters living in the area north from Delaware City, west of Middletown, and south of Woodland Beach should expect to hear emergency sirens for a few minutes Tuesday morning. 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 Stations Alert and …
Despite 4 bank robberies, police say less than ‘23
There’s been four bank robberies throughout the First State since the end of April, something the Delaware State Police say they have taken notice of. However, the overall number of bank robberies this year is lower compared to the same period last year, said India Sturgis, spokesperson for the organization. “We continue to thoroughly investigate each incident and work closely …
Use extreme caution traveling through work zones
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) urges all drivers to use extreme caution when traveling through work zones. The urgency of the message follows a recent rise in work zone crashes. In 2023, 15 DelDOT vehicles were struck by motorists. As of July 22, 2024, that figure is already over double last year’s with 37 vehicles struck by motorists, 6 involving injuries. …
Legislative Wrap-up: road, traffic, car bills passed in 2024
The Delaware General Assembly concluded its 2024 session with a flurry of bills affecting highways, traffic and cars, many focused on improving safety and reducing crashes. RELATED: Legislative Wrap-up: gun bills passed in 2024 House Bill 373 – donations for highway safety Sponsored by Rep. Bill Bush, D-Cheswold, the bill enables the Office of Highway Safety to solicit and receive …