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NewsOctober 17, 2023

Man Convicted of Bludgeoning Delaware Officer to Death

Randon Wilkerson, 32, attacked Officer Keith Heacook while the officer was responding to a fight at a Delmar home. Witnesses said they saw Wilkerson repeatedly slamming his foot on Heacook’s head.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 22, 2022

22-Year-Old Delaware Officer Saves 6 from House Fire

"With no one standing outside and no one calling 911 yet, I knew I had to act quick because people were still in the house," Officer John "Jack" Kane said.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 30, 2021

Man Charged with Attempted Murder for Ramming Delaware Troopers' Vehicles

As the troopers began exiting the patrol Tahoe, the tow truck accelerated in reverse striking the fully marked police SUV, according to police. The trooper trying to exit the Tahoe on the driver side was thrown from the vehicle.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 3, 2021

Three Delaware Officers Shot at Domestic in Apartment Building

Police say officers responded to the domestic at about 9:30 p.m. and the suspect opened fire on them as they entered the building.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 29, 2021

Delaware Officer Dies Days After Savage Beating

The dispatcher on the line with Heacook tried checking on him but received no response. Additional officers, including a state trooper and a Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office deputy, were dispatched and found Heacook unconscious inside the home, according to officials.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 26, 2021

Delaware Officer Fighting for Life After Severe Beating

A woman inside the home reportedly witnessed a man "slam his foot down on (the officer's head) repeatedly" as the officer was face down and appeared unconscious. How the officer ended up on the floor is unclear.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 8, 2021

Wounded Delaware Officer Shares Message of Resilience

Sr. Cpl. T.J. Webb said this has been the hardest challenge he's faced, but he is still moving forward.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 17, 2020

Coastal Community Conducting "Thank an Officer" Events Despite Pandemic

Citizens in DelMarVa—the peninsula that is shared by the states of Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia—will continue with plans to show appreciation for local law enforcement officers this week despite concerns about COVID-19.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 14, 2019

Delaware Officer Charged in Multi-Car Crash that Left One Woman Dead

An officer with the Dover (DE) Police Department has been charged with manslaughter, third-degree assault, speeding, and second offense using an electronic device while operating a motor vehicle.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 29, 2019

Delaware Department Mourns Death of Retired K-9

Officers with the Newark (DE) Police Department have been notified of the death of "K-9 Sjors," who patrolled that city's streets for eight years.

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