Ricardo Vila faces 17 felony charges following his arrest Monday. (Photo by Scott Rodgerson/Unsplash)

Colonial teacher arrested, charged with sexually soliciting student

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Police & Fire

A 39-year-old physical education teacher at Colonial School District‘s George Read Middle School, Ricardo Vila, was arrested Monday morning on multiple charges after allegedly engaging in sexually explicit communications with an eighth-grade student at the school. The arrest follows a thorough investigation led by the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, a law enforcement group spearheaded by the Delaware …

The Dover Police graduated this year's class of 19. (Photo courtesy of Dover Police Department)

Dover Police celebrates graduation of 2025 Municipal Police Academy class

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Police & Fire

The Dover Police Department proudly announced this week the graduation of the 2025 Municipal Police Academy. 19 recruits from 12 police agencies across Delaware completed the 21-week training program, culminating in a graduation ceremony at Dover Middle School Campus Auditorium. READ: Sussex Conservation District honors 2025 conservation stewardship awardees The ceremony was attended by key figures in law enforcement, including …

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Emergency sirens: Delaware to conduct quarterly test of nuclear alert system April 1

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Government

It’s that time of year again. Delaware residents living within a 10-mile radius of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations in New Jersey will hear sirens on Tuesday, April 1st, at 7:20 p.m. during a quarterly test of the area’s Alert and Notification system. The test, conducted by the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), Delaware State Police, and Public Service …

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Police search for suspect in road rage attack on North Dupont Highway

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NEW CASTLE-Delaware State Police are investigating an assault that occurred last week as a result of a road rage incident on North Dupont Highway in New Castle. The incident took place last Tuesday on March 11, at approximately 3:31 p.m. when troopers responded to a report of an assault near Market Place. According to the initial investigation, a Subaru Forester …

A man has been convicted in relation to the largest fentanyl seizure in state history. (Photo from the CDC)

Largest drug seizure in state history ends in conviction of Middletown man

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Police & Fire

Dwayne Fountain, a 54-year-old man from Middletown, has been convicted in connection with a massive drug trafficking conspiracy that led to the largest fentanyl seizure in Delaware’s history. He was found guilty by a federal jury of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, four counts of possession with intent to distribute, and two counts of distribution of controlled substances. The charges …

Christina School District Educator David DiFilippo was arrested by the authorities late last week.

Christina’s David DiFilippo charged for alleged sexual relations with student

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Police & Fire

A 45-year-old teacher from the Christina School District, David DiFilippo, has been charged with multiple felonies after being accused of inappropriate sexual behavior with a student at George V. Kirk Middle School in Ogletown. The alleged incidents occurred during the 2023-2024 school year. According to Delaware State Police, the investigation began in August 2024 after authorities learned that DiFilippo had …

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The state police's Trooper Youth Week kicks off June 16.

Delaware State Police and American Legion to host Trooper Youth Week in summer

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Police & Fire

The Delaware State Police (DSP) and the American Legion are set to host the 52nd Annual Trooper Youth Week from Monday, June 16 to Friday, June 20, offering high school students a unique opportunity to experience law enforcement training. Trooper Youth Week is an immersive, week-long academy program designed to provide students interested in law enforcement with a taste of …

St. Anne’s Episcopal will search for an interim head of school and explore increasing counseling services for students.

Head of St. Anne’s Episcopal arrested on 25 counts of child porn

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

Justin Smith, head of school at Middletown’s St. Anne’s Episcopal School, has been arrested and charged with 25 felony counts of Dealing in Child Pornography. “I write on behalf of the St. Anne’s Episcopal School board of trustees with shocking and deeply troubling news,” said Harry Baetjer, president, on behalf of the school’s Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees …

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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