Joel Culpepper of Bear arrested on charges of murdering his girlfriend

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BEAR — On Tuesday, January 21, 2025, around 12:50 a.m., patrol officers responded to the 1700 block of Barbara Circle in Waterford Trailer Park for a check on the welfare of a male subject, later identified as 66-year-old Joel Culpepper of Bear, who was possibly suicidal. Officers responded to the area and located Joel walking through the neighborhood, where they …

State Police detectives arrest Ellendale man for theft of campers

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Delaware State Police have arrested 39-year-old Leon Leager of Ellendale, Delaware for theft and related charges in theft of pull-behind campers. On January 12, 2025, at approximately 11:20 a.m., troopers […]
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Troopers arrest two suspects following pursuit in stolen Acura in New Castle

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The Delaware State Police arrested a 17-year-old male, and 19-year-old LeShaun Bradley, both from Wilmington, Delaware, for multiple felony offenses following a pursuit in a stolen Acura that occurred early Wednesday […]
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Search warrant in Magnolia leads to arrests for gun and drug offenses

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Delaware State Police have arrested 58-year-old Tina Burris, 22-year-old Doimeire Gray, and 24-year-old Devon Young, all from Magnolia, Delaware, for felony gun and drug charges following a search warrant at […]
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State Police S.O.A.R. searching for wanted sex offenders

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The Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit (S.O.A.R.) is currently looking for the following wanted sex offenders after they either failed to register or re-register at their current address. […]
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UD Police arrest two on catalytic converter theft charges

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Joshua Haller, 34, of Elkton, Md., and Amanda Grove, 35, of Newark, were arraigned on charges of theft over $1,500, a felony-level offense, as well as conspiracy and criminal mischief. Neither Haller nor Grove has an affiliation with the University of Delaware. Haller and Grove were arrested in connection with the theft of catalytic converters from vehicles parked outside of …

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DOC launches tattoo artist career pathway for James T. Vaughn inmates

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Smyrna, DE – Six inmates from Delaware’s largest state prison are studying to become professional tattoo artists in the newest career pathway training program recently launched by the Delaware Department of Correction at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center. The Tattoo Artist Career Pathway Program aims to set incarcerated individuals up for success when they return […]