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Three Delaware Police Departments earn state reaccreditation
DOVER — Three Delaware police departments have been reaccredited by the Delaware Police Accreditation Commission (DPAC), according to an announcement from the Delaware Police Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST), a Department of Safety and Homeland Security division. The Newport Police Department and Ocean View Police Department each received three-year reaccreditations, while the Greenwood Police Department earned a two-year reaccreditation. The reaccreditation process included a review of each department’s policies, procedures, and practices, as well as an on-site inspection and interviews with personnel to ensure compliance with accreditation standards. RELATED STORY: Delaware State Police to honor Corporal Dennis Kelly’s line-of-duty sacrifice DPAC accreditation is a key part of state legislation under House Bill 206, which requires all Delaware law enforcement agencies to achieve accreditation by 2028. According to POST, departments statewide are actively working toward meeting that requirement. RELATED STORY: Delaware’s youth reel in the fun at upcoming police fishing tournament The Delaware Police Accreditation Commission has established more than 100 professional policing standards. DPAC aims to enhance law enforcement practices across the state through regular evaluations and updates. A current list of accredited agencies is available on the POST website.
Wilmington approves ambulance fee increases as Fire Department prepares to resume EMS
WILMINGTON — City Council has approved an ordinance that significantly raises ambulance fees in Wilmington as the city prepares to take over emergency medical services from St. Francis Hospital. READ: Mayor Carney outlines his $200 M budget at latest Town Hall meeting Ordinance 25-012 passed unanimously among council members present at the May 1 meeting, with 10 votes in favor and three members absent. It updates Section 10-1 of the city code, revising charges for ambulance and related services provided by the Wilmington Fire Department. Council Member Zanthia Oliver Bracey presented the legislation on behalf of Council Member Shane’ Darby. “This ordinance is being presented by the administration for council’s review and approval,” Bracey said, explaining that the changes will “increase the rates for basic ambulance service and administration of oxygen, delete the cervical collar rate, and add a loaded mile rate.” The update is in response to the impending departure of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic’s St. Francis Hospital from EMS service provision. St. Francis has long served as the city’s primary emergency responder, but has informed city officials that it will stop offering EMS to Wilmington residents by June 30, 2025, the end of the current fiscal year. With that change pending, the city has determined that the Wilmington Fire Department will assume responsibility for EMS operations, an overhaul of the fee structure, which hasn’t been changed since 1994. Under the revised code: The basic ambulance service fee will increase from $135 to $1,000. The administration of oxygen will rise from $20 to $30. The previously listed $20 charge for a cervical collar will be replaced with a new $25 per loaded mile rate for patient transport. The updated fees will apply when services are provided to individuals who are insured through private insurers, Medicare, or Medicaid. According to a fiscal impact statement included in the ordinance, the city estimates it will generate approximately $2.6 million in medical insurance fee revenue during the 2026 fiscal year as a result of the changes. The ordinance takes effect immediately upon approval by the mayor.
Dover Police Detectives Investigate Homicide
Incident Number: 50-25-15897 Date/Time: Sunday, May 4th, 2025 at 1:11 a.m. Location: McGlynn’s, 800 North State Street, Dover, DE Contact: Dover Police Department Public Information Officer Master Corporal Ryan Schmid Email: [email protected] Narrative: The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of a 22-year-old Dover man and injured a 21-year-old male, also of Dover. The investigation began at 1:11 a.m. when Dover Police received a call for shots fired in the parking lot of McGlynn’s. Officers responded and located a 22-year-old male and a 21-year-old male with with multiple gun shot wounds to their upper body. Both of the victims were transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus for treatment. Sadly, the 22-yeard-old died at the hospital as a result of the injuries sustained during this incident. His identity is being withheld pending notification of his family. The ensuing investigation revealed that the victims were standing in a large group outside of McGlynn’s when an unknown suspect(s) fired several shots toward the victims. There are no leads to release at this time. This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302) 736-7130. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips may also be submitted to law enforcement through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333 or online at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com ; a cash reward is possible for information leading to an arrest. You can follow the Dover Police Department by clicking on: Dover Police Website Facebook X
Wilmington Police seek public’s help in 2017 cold case
WILMINGTON- The Wilmington Police Department’s Cold Case Unit is requesting assistance from the public in connection with the 2017 murder of Andrew Pennewell. On November 19, 2017, officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 1200 block of West 3rd Street around 7:23 p.m. Upon arrival, police found 25-year-old Pennewell suffering from gunshot wounds. He later died from his injuries. RELATED STORY: Wilmington Police to host another Community Resource Fair The case remains under investigation, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward. Tips related to this case or any other unsolved investigation can be directed to the WPD Cold Case Unit at (302) 576-3937, or to Investigator Steven Rizzo at [email protected]. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Delaware Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-TIP-3333 or visiting delawarecrimestoppers.org. The Cold Case Unit, part of the department’s Criminal Investigations Division, handles cases that have remained unsolved for over a year after all original leads have been exhausted. Investigators continue to pursue new developments to bring justice to victims and their families.
Arrest made, more info released in U-Haul driver hitting pedestrians in Newark case
A 24-year-old University of Delaware graduate student was killed and another seriously injured after a stolen U-Haul van driven by a man crashed on East Main Street Tuesday afternoon. Police announced Wednesday afternoon that Gordon Turner, 22, of New Castle, was arrested following the incident, which began shortly before 4:30 p.m. on April 29. Officers had been searching for a U-Haul van reported as an unauthorized vehicle that was due back in March. RELATED: 1 dead, several injured after U-Haul crashes into pedestrians in Newark The van was found unoccupied in a shopping center on the 200 block of East Main Street. When Turner and a passenger returned to the vehicle, police moved in. Turner reportedly fled by driving over a curb, striking a police cruiser, and speeding onto East Main Street. Officers did not pursue the van. Moments later, Turner lost control of the vehicle near Haines Street, striking two pedestrians on the sidewalk. One of the victims was pronounced dead at the scene. The second victim, also a 24-year-old graduate student, was hospitalized in serious condition but is now stable. The crash triggered a chain reaction involving several parked vehicles and additional injuries. A third pedestrian was hurt when a parked vehicle, struck during the crash, was pushed into them. Turner was taken to a hospital, then released into police custody. A passenger in the van was also detained but has not been charged. A search of the van revealed a handgun and marijuana exceeding the legal possession limit. Turner faces multiple charges, including two counts of second-degree murder, first-degree assault, and fleeing police. He is also wanted by authorities in Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. After arraignment, he was held at Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on $305,500 cash bond. East Main Street remained closed for about five hours as investigators examined the scene with assistance from multiple agencies. Police are asking anyone with video footage of the crash or additional information to contact Cpl. Jon Lee at (302) 366-7100 ext. 3462 or [email protected]. Anonymous tips can be submitted through the department’s tip line. Statement from University of Delaware leadership on U-Haul death “Dear UD Community, Since last evening’s crash on Main Street that took the life of a University of Delaware graduate student (whose identity is being withheld at this time) and injured several others, we have been struggling to cope with the pain of this senseless tragedy. Throughout the UD community, we are all feeling the deep ache of loss, and we will continue to work through our grief together. Today, Newark Police announced an arrest in connection with the crash, reiterating that there is no ongoing threat to the community. Main Street is where we eat, shop and share our lives with our friends, families and classmates. Because it is part of the state’s roadway systems, we have been working with local and state officials this year, including our partners at Delaware Department of Transportation, to address traffic safety on and around Main Street. In the wake of this tragedy, we will reinforce and accelerate those efforts. We recognize there isn’t a simple solution, particularly when these tragedies involve actions taken by individuals that may not be stopped by changes to roadways or infrastructure. However, this incident underscores that our collective efforts must take on renewed urgency. University leaders joined Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings and Newark Mayor Travis McDermott today for a press conference, at which we expressed our shared commitment to enhanced safety along Main Street. The University has pledged to continue these discussions through meetings with the offices of AG Jennings and Mayor McDermott, in addition to DelDOT, in the near future. The University remains committed to advancing meaningful solutions, while the University’s Division of Student Life and Graduate College are connecting with students about effective advocacy, civic engagement and partnerships in order to support these efforts. We are also aware that members of the UD community may have witnessed the crash and its aftermath or have close relationships with the victims. We encourage everyone to become familiar with and use, as needed, the available University counseling and support resources that were shared in Tuesday evening’s message to the UD community. Counseling services are available at Warner Hall and through TimelyCare anytime, 24/7. Students with physical injuries or medical concerns relating to the incident can contact Student Health Services at 302-831-2226, Option 0, or visit Laurel Hall to meet with triage nurses available until 5 p.m. After hours, students can contact the Highmark Nurse line at 888-258-3428 or visit local urgent care centers (Newark Urgent Care at 324 E. Main Street, or ChristianaCare GoHealth at 550 S. College Avenue, Suite 115). During this difficult time in our community, we all need to continue supporting and standing by one another as we move forward together. Sincerely, Dennis Assanis, President Laura Carlson, Provost José-Luis Riera, Vice President for Student Life”

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