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NEWARK, DE — Delaware State Police have arrested a Rhode Island man on multiple felony drug charges following a traffic stop on Interstate 95 early Sunday morning.
Unconscious Driver on I-95 Found with Huge Drug Haul, Police Say Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — Wilmington Police have arrested a local man on drug charges following an investigation conducted by the Special Operations Division Traffic Unit.
Crack Cocaine Bust in Wilmington Leads to Arrest on Outstanding Warrant Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA —The Philadelphia Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with an alleged assault in Center City on Friday, May 9, …
Do You Recognize This Man? Police Seek Help After Center City Assault Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — James J. Sirleaf, 65, of Darby, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty Wednesday, May 14, to running a multi-year scheme that defrauded the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) of over $219,000. …
Darby Tax Preparer Admits to Multi-Year Tax Fraud Scheme Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Federal prosecutors have unveiled a superseding indictment charging four individuals and two companies with conspiracy and wire fraud in connection to an alleged multimillion-dollar telemarketing fraud scheme …
Four Businessmen Charged in Nationwide Telemarketing Fraud Case Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Two Philadelphia residents, aged 19 and 18, have been indicted on charges of machine gun possession following an investigation by local and federal authorities. The United States …
Teens Accused of Carrying Machine Guns on Philly Transit Bus Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Keith Dougherty, 69, of College Park, Maryland, was convicted on Wednesday, May 14, of threatening federal judges and mailing threatening communications. The conviction includes one count of …
Maryland Man Convicted for Threatening Federal Judges Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — An altercation involving juveniles and an adult in the Kiamensi Gardens neighborhood has led to charges against a 22-year-old Wilmington resident and two 12-year-old girls. New Castle …
Violent Clash in Wilmington: Adult and Teens Face Charges After Street Fight Read More
NEW CASTLE, DE — Authorities are investigating a burglary that occurred in the Eagle Glen neighborhood of New Castle on Thursday, April 24, 2025, during which a juvenile alerted police …
Heroic 911 Call Foils Burglary: One Arrested, Another on the Run Read More
TOWNSEND, DE — Delaware State Police have announced the arrest of 25-year-old James Eaves of Dover, Delaware, and three others following a high-speed pursuit of a stolen vehicle that resulted …
Chase, Chaos, and Arrests: Stolen Car Pursuit in Townsend Ends in Gunfire Read More