228 speeding drivers cited in statewide campaign’s 7th week

Police officers participating in Delaware’s “Stop Aggressive Driving” campaign issued 228 additional speeding citations in the statewide effort’s seventh week of operation.

County worker killed in lawn mower accident

A New Castle County parks worker was killed Monday at Carousel Park when the mower he was operating slid down an embankment and pinned him underneath.

Contractor sentenced for fraud

A Wilmington based contractor will spend 48 months in prison after being convicted of fraud and tax evasion.

According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, 45-year-old William Holley, who owned the demolition company Holly Enterprises, routinely withheld tax payments and contributions to his employees benefit plans.

Family Emergency Preparedness Day set for Sept. 11

 After back-to-back blizzards in February and with threats of a heavy storm season ahead, state emergency management and public safety officials and responders are organizing a free event to help prepare the public for such storms and other disruptive events in Delaware.

Philadelphia woman sentenced to prison for identity theft in NCCo

Courtney Henry, 28, of Philadelphia, has been sentenced in New Castle County Superior Court to one year in prison for identity theft. 

Arrests for illegal dumping up 140 percent over last year

State environmental protection officers (EPOs) investigated 1,744 complaints in the first six months of 2010 – covering a wide range of violations and emergencies of Delaware’s air, land and water that threatened public health, safety and the environment. Illegal dumping arrests increased by almost 140 percent over last year.

43 arrested for DUI as feds reinforce state effort

Police arrested a total of 43 people for DUI last weekend as the state's Checkpoint Strikeforce campaign was supplemented by the national DUI crackdown.

Wilmington man pleads guilty to 2009 murder of young woman

Pernell Stroman, 24, of Wilmington, pled guilty Tuesday, Aug. 23 before Superior Court Judge John A. Parkins Jr. to first degree murder, burglary first degree, and possession of a deadly weapon during the commission of a felony for the 2009 death of Julie Gricol in her Wilmington apartment.

National DUI crackdown runs through Labor Day

Going out this weekend?  Be warned. So are state and local law enforcement agencies, as they join thousands of their colleagues across the country in a nationwide DUI crackdown

Food delivery drivers learn to avoid robberies

The biggest thing for pizza delivery drivers to remember when they venture out into neighborhoods is that if they feel like something is wrong, they are probably right.

AG’s Office secures second criminal indictment in investment fraud case

The Securities Unit of the state Attorney General’s Office has obtained an indictment against a Michigan man for allegedly swindling a New Castle County resident out of more than a quarter-million dollars.

High pedestrian deaths concern Delaware highway safety

It’s proving to be a very dangerous year to those trying to walk near Delaware roadways, state Office of Highway Safety officials said.

Traffic stop leads to drug, weapons charges

The Delaware State Police have arrested two men on drug and gun charges after a late evening car stop Tuesday on I-95.

Stop Aggressive Driving Campaign resumes

Police officers participating in the statewide effort to "Stop Aggressive Driving” issued 185 citations for speeding violations between Aug. 4 and Aug. 8, according preliminary reports.

Contest aims to prevent underage drinking

Lights, Camera, Action! The state Office of Highway Safety is continuing its underage drinking prevention campaign by launching a TV/video ad contest to highlight the dangers and consequences of alcohol consumption by young people.

Wilmington police arrest rape suspect wanted for three incidents

For the second time this summer, women in Greater Wilmington can breathe a collective sigh of relief after three local police departments worked together to arrest the man who recently raped three females.

Crime prevention at core of Claymont’s night out

Claymont's National Night Out will be held Tuesday, Aug. 3 beginning at 5 p.m.

Vandals strike Concord and Forwood schools

Concord High School and Forwood Elementary will spend thousands of dollars to repair school damage officials say was caused by vandals last week.

19 arrested for DUI over weekend, including 1 bicyclist

Delaware law enforcement officers arrested 19 individuals for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and/or drugs, including 1 bicyclist, during week four of the Checkpoint Strikeforce campaign.

Police investigating hate crime at Korean church

New Castle County Police are investigating a series of mischief complaints at a Korean church in Hockessin that have recently been reclassified as hate crimes.

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