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State Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Wilmington

Screenshot of the fatal crash location.

Date Posted: Saturday, October 10th, 2026



The Delaware State Police is investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Friday afternoon in Wilmington. On October 9, 2026, at approximately 1:30 p.m., a Jeep Cherokee was traveling in […]

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State Police Issues Sex Offenders Notifications

Graphic titled “Community Alert” featuring a Delaware State Police SUV with flashing red and blue lights parked at night near a lit suspension bridge. A silhouette map of Delaware appears on the left, the text “BecomeATrooper.com” on the bottom center, and social media icons are shown at the bottom right corner.

Date Posted: Friday, October 9th, 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 Townsend Man for 5th Offense DUI and Drug Offenses Following Traffic Stop in Dover

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Date Posted: Friday, October 9th, 2026



The Delaware State Police arrested 45-year-old John Dillmore, of Townsend, Delaware, on a 5th offense DUI and drug-related charges after a traffic stop Wednesday morning in Dover. On October 7, […]

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State Police Arrest Postlethwait Middle School Student Found with BB Gun

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Date Posted: Thursday, October 8th, 2026



The Delaware State Police arrested a 13-year-old male from Dover, Delaware, after a BB gun was found in his backpack on Wednesday at Postlethwait Middle School in Camden. On October […]

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*Update – Victim Identified* State Police Investigating Single-Vehicle Fatal Crash in Hartly

Graphic titled “Fatal Crash Investigation” featuring a Delaware State Police patrol vehicle near surveying equipment used to investigate fatal crashes and a drone overlaid in the left foreground. A silhouette map of Delaware appears on the left, the text “BecomeATrooper.com” on the bottom center, and social media icons are shown at the bottom right corner.

Date Posted: Tuesday, October 6th, 2026



The Delaware State Police have identified 46-year-old Douglas Vitale from Dover, Delaware, as the man who died in the single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Sunday morning in Hartly. The investigation […]

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State Police Arrest Wilmington Woman After Firing Handgun at Victim Outside New Castle Sports Bar

Graphic titled “News Release New Castle County” featuring a Delaware State Police Chevrolet Tahoe parked with Wilmington skyline and train station in the background. A silhouette map of Delaware appears on the left with New Castle County highlighted in blue, the text “BecomeATrooper.com” on the bottom center, and social media icons are shown at the bottom right corner.

Date Posted: Monday, October 5th, 2026



The Delaware State Police arrested 37-year-old Tiffany Morales, from Wilmington, Delaware, on felony firearm and related offenses after she fired multiple shots at a victim early Sunday morning outside a […]

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State Police Arrest Claymont Man and Seek Second Suspect in Wilmington Auto Shop Burglary

Delaware State Police “Attempt to Identify” flyer featuring three surveillance images of a hooded person. The flyer asks anyone who can identify the person to contact Detective M. Kerrigan at (302) 365-8487 or submit a tip to Delaware Crime Stoppers.

Date Posted: Monday, October 5th, 2026



The Delaware State Police arrested 25-year-old Tzair Bryant, of Claymont, Delaware, and is seeking a second suspect after two customer vehicles were stolen during a burglary at an auto repair […]

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State Police Arrest Georgetown Man for 5th Offense DUI

Graphic titled “News Release New Castle County” featuring a Delaware State Police Chevrolet Tahoe parked with Wilmington skyline and train station in the background. A silhouette map of Delaware appears on the left with New Castle County highlighted in blue, the text “BecomeATrooper.com” on the bottom center, and social media icons are shown at the bottom right corner.

Date Posted: Monday, October 5th, 2026



The Delaware State Police arrested 65-year-old Bruce Butler, of Georgetown, Delaware, for 5th offense DUI following a traffic stop Sunday night in Bear. On October 4, 2026, at approximately 10:25 […]

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State Police Investigating Single-Vehicle Fatal Crash in Hartly

Graphic titled “Fatal Crash Investigation” featuring a Delaware State Police patrol vehicle near surveying equipment used to investigate fatal crashes and a drone overlaid in the left foreground. A silhouette map of Delaware appears on the left, the text “BecomeATrooper.com” on the bottom center, and social media icons are shown at the bottom right corner.

Date Posted: Monday, October 5th, 2026



The Delaware State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Sunday morning in Hartly. On October 4, 2026, at approximately 5:10 a.m., a Ford Fusion was traveling eastbound […]

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State Police Issues Sex Offender Notifications

Graphic titled “Community Alert” featuring a Delaware State Police SUV with flashing red and blue lights parked at night near a lit suspension bridge. A silhouette map of Delaware appears on the left, the text “BecomeATrooper.com” on the bottom center, and social media icons are shown at the bottom right corner.

Date Posted: Friday, October 2nd, 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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