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State Police Seize Two Kilograms of Cocaine, Arrest North Carolina Man After Traffic Stop

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Date Posted: Monday, March 30th, 2026

The Delaware State Police arrested 55-year-old James Pyrtle, of Whitsett, North Carolina, on felony drug and related charges following a traffic stop Sunday morning in Wilmington. On March 29, 2026, […]

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State Police Arrest New York Couple for Courier Scam

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Date Posted: Saturday, March 28th, 2026

The Delaware State Police have arrested 51-year-old Dongjun Zou and 47-year-old Wulian Fan, both of New York, for felony theft following a courier scam investigation in Seaford. On the morning […]

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State Police Arrest Two After Pursuit and Recover Stolen Vehicle in New Castle

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Date Posted: Friday, March 27th, 2026

The Delaware State Police arrested 31-year-old Paige Patterson, from Bear, Delaware, and a 52-year-old Newark man in connection with a recovered stolen vehicle and pursuit Wednesday night in New Castle. […]

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*Update – Suspect Arrested* State Police Investigating Shooting Incident on Route 1 in Smyrna

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Date Posted: Friday, March 27th, 2026

The Delaware State Police arrested 61-year-old Curtis Reed, of Wilmington, Delaware, in connection with two firearm-related road rage incidents that occurred on Route 1. On February 6, 2026, at approximately […]

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Search Warrant in Georgetown Leads to Arrests for Felony Drug Offenses

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Date Posted: Tuesday, March 24th, 2026

The Delaware State Police have arrested 24-year-old Jahlier Pettyjohn and 35-year-old Gabriella Tambourelli, both from Georgetown, Delaware, for felony drug charges following a search warrant last week in Georgetown. On […]

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State Police Arrest Pennsylvania Man for Illegal Gun Possession Following Trespass Investigation

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Date Posted: Tuesday, March 24th, 2026

The Delaware State Police arrested 40-year-old Joseph Hertkorn, of Linwood, Pennsylvania, on felony firearm and related charges in connection with a trespass investigation Sunday afternoon in Wilmington. On March 22, […]

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State Police Arrest Pair in Connection with Harrington Farm Burglaries

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Date Posted: Monday, March 23rd, 2026

The Delaware State Police arrested 41-year-old Ronald Keiser, and 42-year-old Heather Crane, both of Hartly, Delaware, on burglary and related charges following multiple incidents at a farm in Harrington. On […]

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State Police Arrest New Castle Man for Murder Following 2024 Death Investigation

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Date Posted: Monday, March 23rd, 2026

The Delaware State Police have arrested 24-year-old Shawn Wootson, of New Castle, Delaware, on murder and attempted rape charges following a 2024 death investigation in Newark.  On November 23, 2024, at approximately 8:30 p.m., troopers responded to […]

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State Police Arrest Teen, Search for Second Suspect in Mall Armed Robbery

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Date Posted: Sunday, March 22nd, 2026

The Delaware State Police arrested a 17-year-old male from Wilmington, Delaware, and are searching for a second suspect following an armed robbery that occurred Saturday evening at the Christiana Mall […]

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State Police Arrest Newark Man After Threatening Medical Employee with Handgun

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Date Posted: Saturday, March 21st, 2026

The Delaware State Police arrested 73-year-old Teddy Torres, of Newark, Delaware, for felony firearm and related charges after threatening a medical office employee with a handgun Thursday afternoon in Newark. […]

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