The tips are intended to keep trail-goers safe in the wake of recent thefts. (Photo from Delaware Greenways)

Police offer 5 safety tips as theft rises on Wilmington trail

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture

After an uptick in thefts and attempted thefts along the Jack A. Markell Trail, the New Castle County Police are warning walkers, runners and bikers a lot to be safe.  Joan Burke, a 74-year-old resident of Bear, frequents that trail along with many others, as she’s an active member of the Wilmington Trail Club and hikes six times a week …

Thomas Barnhart was arrested Wednesday on five felony and one misdemeanor charges for inappropriately making contact with two 9-year-old females.

Police arrest Red Clay educator for sexual contact with two 9-year-old girls

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Police & Fire

Just days after police arrested a teacher at a Wilmington private Catholic school for sending sexual photos to a student, they have arrested another educator from the largest school district in Delaware. RELATED: St. Mary Magdalen teacher arrested for sending sexual pics to 14-year-old The New Castle County Police Department announced Wednesday that it has arrested 54-year-old Thomas Barnhart, a …

Alanis Pinion has been arrested on two felonies and one misdemeanor for sending "sexually explicit" photos to a 14-year-old student. Photo of Pinion provided by the New Castle County Police Department.

St. Mary Magdalen teacher arrested for sending sexual pics to 14-year-old

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

A 24-year-old female educator who teaches eighth grade at a Wilmington private catholic school has been arrested for sending sexual photos to her 14-year-old student. The New Castle County Police Department announced that Alanis Pinion, a now ex-teacher at St. Mary Magdalen School, “had frequently communicated with her students via Snapchat and had sent sexually explicit photographs to one of …

Car thefts and car-related crimes has become a large issue in cities nationwide. (Photo by dardespot/Getty Images)

Wilmington council: Make parents pay for child’s car crimes 

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Government

The Wilmington City Council is considering making parents pay for damages caused by their minor children who break into or damage cars. Carjacking and thefts of personal belongings in cars has been a major problem in cities across the country, and Wilmington is no exception. Some of this was sparked by a TikTok dare in which people – typically teenagers …

New Castle County Courthouse

Townsend man: life in prison for murdering 4 family members

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Police & Fire

A Townsend man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of four family members.  On August 18, Donald Grier Jr., 41, was sentenced to life plus 25 years in prison in New Castle County Superior Court after pleading Guilty But Mentally Ill to one count of Murder 1st Degree and one count of Possession of a Deadly …

Salesianum unites for 5k honoring fallen officer Szczerba 

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

Students at the Salesianum School are gearing up for a night of remembrance, community and fundraising as the private all-boys high school hosts its 10th annual Lt. Joseph Szczerba ‘85 Memorial 5k Thursday.  “I’m running for everyone that puts their lives on the line for us and protect us every day,” said senior Michael Manzi. “That is the police and …

marijuana growing, Cannafornia

Division of Alcohol starts process to create legal pot industry

Sam HautGovernment, Headlines

The legalization of marijuana in Delaware will mean the state’s police agencies stop ticketing people for having it, but they’ll continue to pull people over for appearing to be under the influence. Police already had stopped charging people with criminal possession for small amounts of pot  in 2019, when Attorney General Kathy Jennings said she would no longer prosecute for …

Mennella

State Senate candidate says she received death threats online

Charles MegginsonGovernment, Headlines

A Republican Delaware state Senate candidate has filed reports with the New Castle County Police Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation alleging that she received death threats on Facebook. Brenda Mennella, a U.S. Army veteran and elementary school teacher running for the 9th Senate District, said she was shocked and upset that someone would threaten harm against her. In screenshots …

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AG Jennings clears officers of wrongdoing in Lymond Moses killing

Charles MegginsonGovernment, Headlines, Police & Fire

Photo screen-captured from the New Castle County Police Critical Incident Briefing, linked below. The New Castle County Police Officers who killed Lymond Moses in January 2021 will not face criminal charges after Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced she had found their use of deadly force to be justifiable. On Jan. 13, 2021, three officers from the New Castle County Police …