University of Delaware student found unresponsive in prison cell, dies

A University of Delaware student who was accused of threatening people with a BB gun has died after what authorities described as a “medical emergency” in his prison cell, police said Wednesday.

University of Delaware students protest after former student Brandon Freyre charged with attacking woman

Charging documents say Brandon Freyre attacked his ex she claims because he was jealous she attended another fraternity party. Freyre’s roommates were home in another room at the time and the victim repeatedly screamed to try to get their attention, according to the documents.

University of Delaware student Brandon Freyre accused of kidnapping, assault of woman

University of Delaware student Brandon Freyre is accused of strangling a woman to the point of unconsciousness and holding her captive inside an apartment for hours before throwing her down a flight of stairs. 

Police: Teen driving truck hits, kills 3-year-old brother in New Castle

Delaware State Police say a 3-year-old boy was killed when he was run over by a pickup truck driven by his 13-year-old brother in the front yard of a New Castle home.

Delaware state auditor indicted on public corruption charges

Delaware’s state auditor, who is responsible for rooting out government fraud, waste and abuse, was indicted Monday on public corruption charges.

School bus driver fell asleep before crash outside Delaware school, police say

Police say 18 students were examined by a school nurse after their bus driver allegedly fell asleep behind the wheel and crashed outside of a Delaware school earlier this week.

People who get vaccinated can drive a lap around Delaware speedway

Dover International Speedway is offering the chance to drive around its “Monster Mile” to people who get vaccinated against COVID-19 at the racetrack later this month.

Rapid at-home COVID tests are a challenge to find

At-home rapid COVID tests are a hot item and rapidly becoming difficult to find in local stores, selling out much like popular Christmas toys.

Delaware Speedway offering laps to people who get vaccinated

Dover International Speedway is offering the chance to drive around its “Monster Mile” to people who get vaccinated against COVID-19 at the racetrack later this month. Events will be held on Oct. 16 and 17.

Wilmington man found shot to death in roadway; investigation underway

Delaware State Police are conducting a homicide investigation after a man was found shot to death in a roadway Saturday night.

Man gets 5 years for throwing Molotov cocktail at Dover apartment

Federal prosecutors say a man who threw a Molotov cocktail at an occupied Dover apartment building and smashed its gas meters last year has been sentenced to five years in prison.