Archive for the ‘Police & Fire’ Category

A husband and wife have been arrested after police found a large scale marijuana grow operation inside their Kirkwood Knoll home, complete with grow lamps, egg crates, plastic plant pots, 26 pounds of marijuana and a large amount of marijuana seeds. Full story

The New Castle County police are looking for a suspect involved in a “peeping tom” and indecent exposure incident that occurred at the Hunters Crossing Apartments early on Tuesday morning. Full story

A Sparrow Run man has been arrested by police after breaking into a neighboring home and sexually assaulting a teen inside. New Castle County Police say that Soloman Royal Lane, 29, went to the victim's home at about 2 p.m. on Thursday and watched the 15-year-old girl through a window, eventually entering the home ... Full story

A string of thefts from vehicles were reported in the Glasgow, Stanton, and Newark areas occurring over the past 30 days have come to an end. Full story

What would you do if you were told that your brother was kidnapped by drug dealers, and your only hope to see him alive was to pay a ransom? That’s what William David Holland’s sister experienced when her brother texted her about his alleged kidnapping. Full story

A 45-year-old man was pronounced dead on the scene after a car struck him on Route 40 west of Wellington Drive on Friday night. Full story

A state trooper who had been arrested for sexual misconduct and placed on suspension has been found dead at his Smyrna home. Full story

A state trooper was arrested Monday after he made a deal with a shoplifter to trade sexual acts for delaying her appearance in court. Full story

A Bear woman is in serious condition after being pinned to her home by a SUV being driven by her cousin. Full story

Donald Glick, 37, of Newark, was arrested for his connection to a mini crime spree, which involved a residential break-in and vehicle theft. Full story