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Delaware State Police arrested Tyree Jordan, 36, of Elkton, MD on drugs and weapons charges following a crash investigation Sunday night. On May 15, 2022, at approximately 11:38 p.m., troopers responded to the area of 2545 Pulaski Highway, Newark for a single vehicle crash investigation. Upon arrival troopers observed a male subject unclothed standing in the roadway. The subject identified as Tyree Jordan was also determined to be the operator of the vehicle and under the influence of an unknown substance. Jordan was taken into custody without incident and transported to Christiana Hospital for medical treatment. A subsequent search of his vehicle led to the discovery of two loaded 9mm handguns, approximately 2.24 grams of cocaine, approximately 22.87 grams of crack cocaine, approximately .46 grams of methamphetamine, approximately .385 grams of heroin, 10 Alprazolam pills, and over $2,000 in suspected drug proceeds. A computer inquiry also revealed Jordan is a person prohibited from possessing a weapon.

ELKTON, DE – When police officers arrived at the scene of a single-vehicle crash Sunday...

DOVER, Del. – A Dover man is behind bars following a reported rape early Sunday morning. At around 2:15 a.m., officers responded to the parking lot of the Dover Library to check on the welfare of a 46-year-old female. The victim told police that she was sleeping near the entrance to the library when she was woken up by a male suspect who stole her phone and a knife. The victim reportedly told police that she tried screaming for help, but the suspect made threats against her life if she didn’t stop. The suspect then reportedly raped the victim and then fled on foot.

DOVER, DE – The Dover Police Department arrested 25-year-old Da’Jour Deshields for attempted robbery and...

Delaware State Police have arrested 25-year-old Da’Jour Deshields of Dover, DE, for Attempted Robbery and Offensive Touching, following an incident on Saturday afternoon. On May 14th, 2022, at approximately 4:08 p.m., troopers responded to the Dollar General Store, located at 250 Gateway South Boulevard, in Dover, for an Attempted Robbery. There were two adult employees in the store during the incident. A witness informed troopers that a black male suspect entered the store and approached the first employee at the cash register. The suspect grabbed a shopping bag, pointed a toy gun at the employee, and demanded money from the cash register. When the employee refused to give him the money, the suspect ran behind the counter and rushed towards the second employee. The suspect pointed the toy gun at the second employee and demanded money. When the second employee refused to give the suspect money, the suspect rushed towards the second employee and started a physical altercation. The second employee fell to the ground, at which time the suspect struck the second employee in the body before fleeing the store. No one was injured during this incident. Through investigative efforts, troopers were able to identify Da’Jour Deshields as the suspect and recover the toy gun. Dover Police Department apprehended the suspect in the Dover area and transported him to Troop 3, where he was charged with the following crimes:

DOVER, Del.- Police have arrested a 27-year-old man accused of robbing and raping a woman near the entrance of the Dover Public Library early Sunday morning. Dover police said that shortly after 2 a.m. Sunday, officers responded to the parking lot of the Dover Public Library at 35 Loockerman Plaza to check on the welfare of a 46-year-old woman. The woman told officers that she was sleeping near the entrance of the library when she was awakened by a black male suspect who stole her phones and a knife. The victim told police she tried screaming for help but the suspect made threats against her life if she did not stop. The suspect then raped the victim before running away, according to police.

A Delaware HBCU’s women’s lacrosse team was pulled over while returning from Florida last month by Georgia deputies who, by all indications, had no probable cause and no reason to suspect the team had done anything wrong. Now, police body camera footage of the search has been released and school officials at Delaware State University […]

Delaware State Police have arrested David Harris, 33, of Smyrna, DE, for theft of a motor vehicle and related charges following an incident Saturday morning, according to Public Information Officer, Sergeant India Sturgis. Sturgis said on May 14, 2022, at approximately 05:02 a.m., troopers responded to Wheatleys Pond Road in...

The Delaware Department of Agriculture honors another set of Century Farms in the state. The Century Farm Program honors farming families who have owned and farmed their land for at least 100 years. They must include at least 10 acres of the original parcel or gross more than $10,000 annually in agricultural sales.

SMYRNA, DA – David Harris, 33, of Smyrna, was arrested by the Delaware State Police...

Brevard College Junior Timiah McGhee is a Business and Organizational Leadership (BORG) major and Criminal Justice minor. From Dover, Delaware, Timiah plans to attend law school to become a criminal defense attorney. When she found Brevard, she was looking for a college far away from home in order to establish her independence and one where she could play college Volleyball. Her first impression of Brevard College was that it was a small, friendly community. Timiah said, “It was really cool to wake up to the breath-taking views.”

(WGHP) — Delaware State University student-athlete Hannah McMasters said the day her teammates were pulled over on their bus coming from a lacrosse game in Florida is one she will never forget. McMasters is a former student-athlete of Northern Guilford High School and graduated before heading to Delaware State University. McMasters wasn’t on the bus […]

SMYRNA, Del. – A Smyrna man is facing charges after stealing a vehicle, crashing it, and fleeing from police. Delaware State Police say on May 14th, around 5:02 a.m., troopers responded to Wheatleys Pond Road. The call for assistance came in from Smyrna Police Department after a suspect fled from a collision scene following a police pursuit. Police say the suspect, later identified as 33-year-old David Harris, was found at his residence later that day, and arrested.

ELKTON, Md. — What happens to racehorses when they can no longer perform on the track? Finding them new homes and a new purpose is what a special organization in Cecil County is all about. | SPECIAL: More Preakness coverage. Bonnie McRae, founder of "After the Races," helps the...

Dover police have put out a Gold Alert for a woman they say walked out of the hospital without being discharged. Police say 23-year-old Dashiane Johnson left Bayhealth Kent Campus around 12:45 p.m. Saturday. Police issued another Gold Alert for Johnson two days earlier, after she made statements that caused...

The 2022 prize is worth $68,292; winner to be announced on Friday 5/20 at 7:30 p.m. The six finalists have been announced for the 2022 Sophie Kerr Prize in literature, which is worth $68,292. They are (see below for bios): Isabelle Anderson, Emma Campbell, Teddy L. Friedline, Chloe Mello, Erica Quinones, and Nicholas Ritter.

CAMDEN, Del. – Due to a water main break at Caesar Rodney High School, all classes for tomorrow, May 17th, will be held remotely. In order to repair the system, all water must be turned off to the entire High School campus, therefore the building will be closed to all activity.

ELKTON — Edward's Fashions Mens Wear is having a huge liquidation sale in preparation for the iconic Elkton store closing in July. Prices on everything from ties to tuxedos is slashed. Edward Kiomall, owner of the store at 116 West Main St., said he's been trying for five years to find someone to take over the business. When that failed, he started the closing process. "I'm retiring and nobody wants...