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State Police Arrest Laurel Man for Felony Theft and Criminal Mischief

Date Posted: Tuesday, January 27th, 2026



The Delaware State Police have arrested 50-year-old Chad Wray of Laurel, Delaware, for felony theft and criminal mischief for theft of air conditioning parts from two Laurel area churches. On […]

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State Police Arrest Student for Attempted Robbery at Louis L. Redding Middle School

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Date Posted: Monday, January 26th, 2026



The Delaware State Police have arrested a 12-year-old male student from Middletown, Delaware, on multiple felony charges following an investigation into an attempted robbery at Louis L. Redding Middle School. […]

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*Update – Victim Identified* State Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash in New Castle

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Date Posted: Sunday, January 25th, 2026



Delaware State Police have identified 64-year-old David Wilmore of Middletown, Delaware, as the man who died in the fatal pedestrian crash on Friday evening in New Castle. The investigation is […]

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Two Arrested for Gun and Drug Offenses Following a Search Warrant in Newark

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Date Posted: Sunday, January 25th, 2026



The Delaware State Police have arrested 40-year-old Charles Fax Jr. of Newark, Delaware, and 39-year-old Amber Hoffmaster of Bear, Delaware, for felony drug and gun charges following a search warrant in Newark. […]

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State Police Issues Sex Offender Notifications

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Date Posted: Saturday, January 24th, 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 Fatal Pedestrian Crash in New Castle

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Date Posted: Saturday, January 24th, 2026



Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Friday evening in New Castle. On January 23, 2026, at approximately 6:10 p.m., a Toyota Tundra was traveling southbound […]

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State Police Arrest Seaford Man for Assaulting EMT

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Date Posted: Friday, January 23rd, 2026



The Delaware State Police have arrested 37-year-old Nathan Ennels of Seaford, Delaware, for assaulting a Blades Fire Company EMT. On January 21, 2026, at approximately 10:50 p.m., troopers responded to […]

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Search Warrant in Millsboro Leads to Arrests for Drug and Weapon Offenses

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Date Posted: Friday, January 23rd, 2026



The Delaware State Police have arrested 66-year-old Douglas Clay and 59-year-old Kenneth Peters, both from Millsboro, Delaware, for felony drug and weapon charges following a search warrant in Millsboro. On […]

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State Police Arrest Newark Man and Seek Another in Serial Shoplifting Investigation

Wanted flier with Delaware State Police patch at the top with "wanted" written in large red letters and a photograph of Nicholas Henry and a statement which reads "If you know where Nicholas Henry is, please call 9-1-1 or DSP Troop 2 (302) 834-2620 or submit a Tip to Delaware Crime Stoppers at www.delawarecrimestoppers.com"

Date Posted: Wednesday, January 21st, 2026



The Delaware State Police arrested 29-year-old Daijour Chase from Newark, Delaware, and have an arrest warrant for 28-year-old Nicholas Henry of New Castle, Delaware, in connection with a serial shoplifting […]

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State Police Investigating Three-Vehicle Fatal Crash in Newark

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Date Posted: Monday, January 19th, 2026



The Delaware State Police is investigating a three-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Friday evening in Newark. On January 16, 2026, at approximately 5:30 p.m., a Kia Sportage was stopped behind […]

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