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State Police Investigating Single-Vehicle Fatal Crash in Lewes

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Date Posted: Sunday, April 26th, 2026



The Delaware State Police is investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred early Sunday morning in Lewes. On April 26, 2026, at approximately 12:20 a.m., a Dodge Ram was traveling […]

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*Update – Victim Identified* State Police Investigating Two-Vehicle Fatal Crash in Wilmington

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Date Posted: Sunday, April 26th, 2026



The Delaware State Police identified 26-year-old Rhys Newcombe, from Wilmington, Delaware, as the man who died in the two-vehicle fatal crash Thursday night in Wilmington. The Delaware State Police Troop 2 […]

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Delaware State Police Announces 2025 Trooper and Professional Staff of the Year

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Date Posted: Saturday, April 25th, 2026



The Delaware State Police announced the recipients of the 2025 Trooper of the Year and Professional Staff of the Year Awards during a ceremony on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. To […]

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State Police Issues Sex Offender Notifications

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Date Posted: Saturday, April 25th, 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 Four After Stolen Vehicle Pursuit Ends in Crash; Stolen Firearm Recovered

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Date Posted: Saturday, April 25th, 2026



The Delaware State Police arrested 24-year-old Xavier Lamour, of Dover, Delaware, a 16-year-old male, from Dover, a 15-year-old male, from Dover, and a 15-year-old male, from Harrington, Delaware, after a […]

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

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Date Posted: Friday, April 24th, 2026



The Delaware State Police identified 71-year-old William Thomas Jr., from New Castle, Delaware, as the man who died in the fatal pedestrian crash Wednesday night in New Castle. The Delaware […]

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State Police Investigating Shots Fired Incident in Newark

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Date Posted: Friday, April 24th, 2026



The Delaware State Police is investigating a shots fired incident that occurred Thursday afternoon in Newark. On April 23, 2026, at approximately 12:40 p.m., troopers responded to the 700 block […]

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State Police Investigating Armed Robbery in New Castle

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Date Posted: Friday, April 24th, 2026



The Delaware State Police is investigating an armed robbery that occurred early Wednesday morning in New Castle. On April 22, 2026, at approximately 2:30 a.m., troopers responded to the 3800 […]

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State Police Investigating Two-Vehicle Fatal Crash in Wilmington

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Date Posted: Friday, April 24th, 2026



The Delaware State Police is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Thursday night in Wilmington. On April 23, 2026, at approximately 10:20 p.m., troopers responded to Powder Mill Road […]

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State Police Investigating a Single-Vehicle Fatal Crash Near Georgetown

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Date Posted: Friday, April 24th, 2026



The Delaware State Police continue to investigate a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred last week near Georgetown. On April 17, 2026, at approximately 12:00 p.m., Ford Explorer was traveling southbound […]

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