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*Update – Victim Identified* State Police Investigating Fatal Bicycle Crash in Laurel

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Date Posted: Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026



The Delaware State Police have identified 26-year-old Jose Calvo Velasquez, of Laurel, Delaware, as the man who died in the fatal bicycle crash Sunday night in Laurel. The investigation is […]

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State Police Arrest Pennsylvania Man on Felony Weapons Charges After Road Rage Incident in Felton

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Date Posted: Tuesday, April 21st, 2026



The Delaware State Police arrested 38-year-old Jeffrey Neifert, of New Ringgold, Pennsylvania, on felony firearm and related offenses in connection with a road rage incident Monday morning in Felton. On […]

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State Police Arrest Dover Woman for 5th Offense DUI

Date Posted: Tuesday, April 21st, 2026



The Delaware State Police have arrested 33-year-old Mirna Lopez, of Dover, Delaware, for felony 5th offense DUI, drug, and related traffic charges, following a traffic stop in Dover. On April […]

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*Update – Victim Identified* State Police Arrest Driver for Vehicular Homicide Following Two-Vehicle Fatal Crash in Wilmington

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Date Posted: Monday, April 20th, 2026



Delaware State Police have identified 72-year-old James Matthews, of Newark, Delaware, as the man who died in the fatal crash on Saturday afternoon in Wilmington. Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision […]

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State Police Investigating Fatal Bicycle Crash in Laurel

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Date Posted: Monday, April 20th, 2026



The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal bicycle crash that occurred last night in Laurel. On April 19, 2026, at approximately 9:10 p.m., a man was riding his bicycle, […]

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State Police Arrest Driver for Vehicular Homicide Following Two-Vehicle Fatal Crash in Wilmington

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Date Posted: Sunday, April 19th, 2026



Delaware State Police have arrested 35-year-old Michelle Palazzolo of Wilmington, Delaware, for vehicular homicide and traffic-related charges following a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on Saturday afternoon in Wilmington. On April […]

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State Police Arrest Dover Man for Assault and Aggravated Menacing in Dover

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Date Posted: Saturday, April 18th, 2026



The Delaware State Police have arrested 45-year-old Joseph Chapler, from Dover, Delaware, following an assault and aggravated menacing incident that occurred Thursday night in Dover. On April 16, 2026, at […]

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State Police Issues Sex Offender Notifications

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Date Posted: Friday, April 17th, 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 Investigating Shots Fired Incident in Wilmington

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Date Posted: Friday, April 17th, 2026



The Delaware State Police is investigating a shots fired incident that occurred late Thursday night in Wilmington. On April 16, 2026, at approximately 11:40 p.m., troopers responded to the 4800 […]

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State Police Investigating Two-Vehicle Fatal Crash in Newark

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Date Posted: Friday, April 17th, 2026



The Delaware State Police is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Saturday night in Newark. On April 11, 2026, at approximately 11:00 p.m., a Ford Fiesta was traveling in […]

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