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State Police Issues Sex Offender Notifications

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Date Posted: Friday, March 27th, 2026



The Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit (SOAR) is issuing the following public notifications of homeless and wanted sex offenders. Wanted Sex Offenders SOAR is currently looking […]

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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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*Update – Victim Identified* State Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Crash in Milford

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Date Posted: Wednesday, March 25th, 2026



The Delaware State Police has identified 74-year-old Richard Bielawski of Harrington, Delaware, as the man who died in a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run crash on Monday in Milford. The Delaware State […]

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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 Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Crash in Milford

Date Posted: Tuesday, March 24th, 2026



The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run crash that occurred last night in Milford. On March 23, 2026, at approximately 8:10 p.m., an unknown vehicle was traveling […]

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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 Investigating Single-Vehicle Fatal Crash in Georgetown

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Date Posted: Tuesday, March 24th, 2026



The Delaware State Police is investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on Sunday in Georgetown. On March 22, 2026, at approximately 5:10 p.m., a Chevrolet Silverado was traveling eastbound […]

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State Police Investigating Robbery at New Castle Motel

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Date Posted: Monday, March 23rd, 2026



The Delaware State Police is investigating a robbery that occurred Saturday afternoon at a New Castle Motel. On March 21, 2026, at approximately 1:00 p.m., troopers responded to the Superlodge, […]

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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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