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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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*Update – Victim Identified* State Police Homicide Unit Arrests Millsboro Man for Murder

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Date Posted: Monday, March 23rd, 2026



The Delaware State Police has identified 72-year-old Patricia Sulecki of Millsboro, Delaware, as the victim who was killed by her son on Thursday in Millsboro. The investigation remains ongoing, and […]

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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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State Police Arrest Philadelphia Man Following Burglary Spree

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Date Posted: Saturday, March 21st, 2026



The Delaware State Police arrested 58-year-old Frederick Fenton, of Philadelphia Pennsylvania, in connection with a string of commercial burglaries that began in early March. On March 8, 2026, at approximately […]

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State Police Issues Sex Offender Notifications

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Date Posted: Friday, March 20th, 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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