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CBS News
26-07-2025
- CBS News
13-year-old threatens man with flare gun, tries to steal van using a screwdriver, Delaware State Police say
A 13-year-old boy was arrested after trying to steal a Ford Transit van from the Harry O. Eisenberg Elementary School in New Castle, Delaware, on Tuesday. According to Delaware State Police, a 64-year-old man went out to his Ford Transit in the school parking lot just before 5 p.m. on Tuesday, where he found 3-4 teens in the van. The man confronted the teens and ran after them once they tried to get away. The 13-year-old boy pointed an orange flare gun at the 64-year-old, who eventually caught up to him. State police said the boy then punched the man. State police took the 13-year-old into custody and recovered the flare gun. The boy is charged with attempting to commit theft of a motor vehicle, possession of a deadly weapon during the commission of a felony, aggravated menacing, as well as other offenses, according to state police. Investigators later discovered the Ford van's driver's side door was damaged by the teens, and a screwdriver had been shoved into the ignition. "This type of damage is consistent with the nationwide trend of vehicles being stolen using a screwdriver," state police said in an announcement about the investigation. The 13-year-old was sent to the New Castle County Detention Center. The other teens were not found and have yet to be identified. Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact Corporal W. Beinke at Troop 2 by calling (302) 834-2620.
CBS News
19-07-2025
- CBS News
Man beaten, robbed at Superlodge in New Castle, Delaware, state police say
Delaware State Police are investigating an early-morning beating and robbery at a New Castle motel that ended with a man in the hospital. Police said they were notified about a robbery at the Superlodge on West Avenue in New Castle, Delaware, at around midnight on Saturday. Police discovered that a 44-year-old man from Newark let an unknown woman into his motel room to use the bathroom. DSP said three unknown men then went up to the room while the woman was inside. When the woman left the room, the three men then pulled out a handgun and forced the 44-year-old man back inside the room. The three suspects hit the 44-year-old in the face with the handgun and put him in a chokehold as they demanded money and his belongings, according to police. DSP said the three suspects then ran off with the 44-year-old's belongings. A photo or surveillance video of the alleged suspects has not yet been released. The 44-year-old was brought to a nearby hospital; his condition was not immediately provided by state police. Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit is investigating the incident. Anyone with information related to the case is asked to call Detective D. Patterson at (302) 365-8404 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Yahoo
Man killed after crashing into tree near Blackiston: Police
A 24-year-old Wilmington man died early on July 15 after crashing his car into a tree near Blackiston, Delaware State Police said. Troopers were called to Sudlers Row near Blackiston Church Road about 3 a.m. for reports of the wreck. There, they found the man dead. Police determined the man, who will be identified once family is notified, was speeding in his Honda Civic. He didn't stop at at a stop sign and his car went off the road and hit a tree. Police said he was also not wearing his seatbelt. READ: He was killed while confronting man accused of looking at female family member in shower Troopers closed the road for several hours as they investigated. Got a story tip or idea? Send to Isabel Hughes at ihughes@ For all things breaking news, follow her on X at @izzihughes_ This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Man killed after crashing into tree near Blackiston: Police
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Yahoo
Tractor, driver recovered from Delaware River after Delaware Memorial Bridge crash
A tractor and its driver have been recovered from the Delaware River after falling July 11 from the Delaware Memorial Bridge. The Delaware River and Bay Authority announced on July 12 that crews from the Delaware State Police Marine Dive Unit and the Holloway Terrace Fire Company helped in a coordinated effort to recover the driver and the tractor around 11 a.m. on July 12. A crane and barge repositioned from the active construction site of the Bridge Ship Collision Protection project were used in the recovery efforts. The body was extracted using a Hurst tool, which is made by the company that manufactures the "jaws of life" that emergency personnel use to extract trapped victims in a variety of incidents. The tractor, which was not pulling a trailer, went over the bridge around 3:40 a.m. on July 11 after crossing three lanes of traffic on the downslope, southbound side. It was found at 10:45 a.m. in 20 feet of water that same day. DRBA said crews arrived at the scene at 6 a.m. July 12, but didn't begin recovery operations until 9 a.m. because of water and tide conditions. The investigation to determine the cause of the crash and the identification of the driver is still ongoing, DRBA said in a statement on July 12. Shane Brennan covers Wilmington and other Delaware issues. Reach out with ideas, tips or feedback at slbrennan@ This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: After Delaware Memorial Bridge crash, driver recovered from river
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Yahoo
Milford police arrest 42-year-old man in homicide investigation
A suspect in the homicide of a 32-year-old man who was shot during a domestic argument has been taken into custody, Milford police said. The 42-year-old Milford man is expected to be charged with first-degree murder in the death of 32-year-old Kyle Tribble of Philadelphia. Delaware Online/The News Journal is withholding the suspect's name until he is charged. The suspect was arrested in Bear with the assistance of the U.S. Marshal's Task Force and Delaware State Police at 6:45 p.m. on July 11. At around 10:20 p.m. on July 10, Milford police responded to a shooting in the 7500 block of Wickersham Lane in the Windward Grove development. Police found Tribble suffering from a single gunshot wound, with witnesses already giving CPR. Emergency medical services arrived and continued their efforts, but Tribble died. Shane Brennan covers Wilmington and other Delaware issues. Reach out with ideas, tips or feedback at slbrennan@ This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Milford police arrest man following shooting death of 32-year-old man
