Attorney General: Five Delaware suspects indicted on multiple straw purchases

Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced the arrest of five Delaware defendants, who are facing 87 felony charges related to the illegal straw purchases of firearms over a two year period. According to the indictment, the five suspect are accused of purchasing over…

Harrington woman arrested on child abuse charges for beating 9-year-old with a belt

A Harrington woman was arrested on child abuse charges after police say she beat a 9-year-old with a belt, so badly that it left bruises. According to the Harrington Police Department, on Monday, Feb. 14, officers arrested 50-year-old Ericka D. Maddox as…

Georgetown man wanted on felony weapons charges

Police are searching for a wanted Georgetown man who they say pulled a gun on a local homeowner after he was found inside a camper located on their property. According to Delaware State Police, the incident occurred Tuesday afternoon when troopers were…

Lincoln man arrested on drug charges in Frederica

A Lincoln man was arrested after police say they found a plethora of drugs in Frederica. According to the Delaware State Police Department, around 2:16 p.m., Saturday troopers were dispatched to reports of suspicious activity in the 100 block of Holly Drive…

Greenwood man arrested after police say he drove drunk, struck patrol vehicle

A Greenwood man was arrested after police say he crashed into a patrol vehicle while driving drunk down Coastal Highway in Rehoboth. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident occurred around 6:16 p.m., Wednesday troopers were dispatched to a reckless…

BREAKING | Magnolia couple charged with murder of their infant who police say they buried in the backyard

A Magnolia couple have been arrested and charged with the murder of their infant child who police say they buried in the backyard of their home after the baby died of severe malnourishment. According to the Delaware State Police Department, on October…

DNREC invites Delaware students to enter Earth Day video contest

With Earth Day to be celebrated April 22, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is hosting its second annual video contest to educate and engage young people about the importance of environmental protection and inspire them to become part of the…