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Smyrna officer facing child porn charges, relieved of duty
A former Police Department detective has been charged with distribution of and possession of child pornography, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Delaware announced Tuesday. more
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James T. Vaughn Correctional Center, near Smyrna, and other Department of Correction facilities statewide continue to struggle with staffing shortages.
Inmates sue Delaware Department of Correction officials over health care claims
Three inmates are plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit claiming that state Department of Correction officials and health care providers have been negligent in providing needed services since 2020. more
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Delmar Police Department Chief Ivan Barkley addresses the media after the verdict Monday in Georgetown.
Man found guilty of murdering Delmar police officer
A 32-year-old man was found guilty of first-degree murder and other offenses Monday in connection with the death of a Delmar police officer more than two years ago. more
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The badge design of the Delaware State Police.
Trial starts Monday for man accused in Heacook killing
The nonjury trial of a 32-year-old man charged with murder in connection with the 2021 death of a Delmar police officer is set to begin Monday in Georgetown. more
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From left, Jessy Adams, Lindsay Adams, Robert T. Burris Sr., Robert Adams and Carolyn Haass during the Kent County Levy Court meeting in Dover on Tuesday. Lindsay, a firefighter and EMT with the Magnolia Volunteer Fire Co., was one of three first responders honored with Kent County Life Saving Awards for saving a person from a burning car in February.
Kent Co. first responders honored for lifesaving action after fiery collision
Kent County Levy Court recognized three first responders Tuesday for saving an individual injured in a vehicle collision and fire earlier this year. more
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At the Cambridge Police Department’s town hall event last week, Chief Justin Todd, Capt. Antoine Patton, Capt. Shane Hinson and Lt. Greg McCray address those in attendance.
Cambridge Police speak to tiny group
“I expected to be speaking to a lot more people,” admitted Cambridge Police Chief Justin Todd, “but maybe we’ll have to do this more than once.” He was referring to … more
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Carter Figgs, 16, of Delmar, was a passenger in a car that struck a utility pole on South Salisbury Boulevard at about 12:30 a.m. Saturday, Salisbury Police said.
Driver, 17, charged in Salisbury crash that killed Delmar teenager
A 17-year-old has been charged with criminally negligent manslaughter and homicide by motor vehicle in connection with the weekend crash in which a 16-year-old Delmar boy was killed, Salisbury Police … more
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Antisemitic incidents in U.S. hit record high
The University of Pennsylvania’s Penn Hillel building was vandalized Sept. 21, and the person who went into the building knocked over furniture and shouted antisemitic obscenities, according to a statement released by Penn Hillel. more
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Joined by his family, new Delaware Supreme Court Justice N. Christopher Griffiths takes the oath of office from Chief Justice Collins J. Seitz Jr. Thursday.
New Delaware Supreme Court justice reflects on opportunity
DOVER — New Delaware Supreme Court Justice N. Christopher Griffiths thanked many people Thursday afternoon , including one that left the bench. more
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Natasha Simms greets Santa Claus and elf helpers bringing gifts for Ms. Simms' family during the 2021 Whiskers for Wishes event at Grace United Methodist Church in Millsboro.
Facial hair, Christmas spirit to grow via Millsboro PD’s Whiskers for Wishes
There’s a heartwarming reason some Millsboro police officers may look a little shaggy during the holiday season. Whiskers for Wishes is back for another year, with the Millsboro Police Department teaming with Grace United Methodist Church and area residents to bring joy to needy families. more
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Teen charged with murder of Hurlock man
WOODSIDE EAST, Delaware – A Delaware teen has been charged with the murder of a missing Hurlock man. On Sept. 22, at approximately 12 p.m., 41-year-old David Thomas Jr. was reported … more
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Dover Police officers walk a wanted man to a police cruiser after being arrested on South Bradford Street in Dover on Monday.
Wanted Dover man apprehended after struggle with police
A wanted 35-year-old Dover man was apprehended after a struggle with police in Dover Monday, authorities said. more
Chief David Meienschein
David Meienschein is officially named Salisbury Police Chief
Following a national search to fill the position, Salisbury has selected David Meienschein as the city’s new Police Chief. A 36-year veteran of the Salisbury Police Department, Meienschein … more
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Cambridge sets new youth curfew
CAMBRIDGE – The juvenile curfew ordinance that was successfully passed by The Cambridge City Council on Sept. 25 will go into effect on Oct. 1. The move comes after a trial period earlier … more
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Several thousand race fans and more than 150 teams from Delmarva and beyond cast support for the 2022 Camp Barnes Benefit Stock Car Race Fundraiser at Georgetown Speedway. The annual event supports the Delaware State Police's free summer camp for youth.
Saturday’s Camp Barnes race geared to support state police camp
Weather permitting, the motor sports world and Georgetown Speedway will unite with the Delaware State Police on Saturday for the 51st Camp Barnes Benefit Stock Car Race Fundraiser for the Frankford summer camp operated by state troopers. more
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The badge design of the Delaware State Police.
Delaware state trooper accused of assaulting teens over prank
WILMINGTON — A Delaware State Trooper has been charged with felonies as part of an assault case that left a 15-year-old with a fractured eye socket in response to an apparent prank, authorities announced Tuesday. more
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New Capitol Police Chief Elmer Harris, who took the position Sunday, at his desk inside the Edward Tatnall Building in Dover.
New Delaware Capitol police chief seeks positive public interactions
With every public contact, Delaware Capitol police officers are representing the state itself. That’s the mantra for Elmer Harris, who was announced as the agency’s new commander Sunday. He replaces Chief Michael Hertzfeld, who retired July 1. more
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There are eight license plate readers placed throughout Harrington, including this one at Commerce and Clark streets.
License plate readers boost safety in Harrington and beyond
Since May, eight license plate reader cameras mounted throughout town have boosted safety in Harrington. And they have done so for the rest of Kent County, as well as in various locations statewide. more
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Clockwise from top: David Meienschein, Howard Drewer, Matthew Davis and William Riley.
Salisbury names four men as Police Chief finalists
The city of Salisbury has narrowed the search for the next Police Chief to four candidates. The city engaged Strategic Government Resources to assist in conducting the extensive national search … more
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A memorial tribute is located next to the Smyrna Clayton Little Lass Softball field in Smyrna named after Emma Grace Cole.
Many lives jarred by death of child found in Smyrna
DOVER — She was a 3-year-old girl who loved Paw Patrol, playing with cats and swimming in the pool, a family member expressed in court Thursday. more
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