Delaware trooper accused of beating teens over ding dong ditch prank indicted by grand jury
Delaware State Police Corporal Dempsey Walters has been indicted by a grand jury after being accused of beating a teen who tried to ding dong ditch.
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Delaware State Police Corporal Dempsey Walters has been indicted by a grand jury after being accused of beating a teen who tried to ding dong ditch.
Delaware State Police posted on their X account that part of Lancaster Pike near Hercules Road was temporarily closed due to the crash.
A stolen silver Honda Accord car that police believe was used in the robberies was later found abandoned on Friday.
A news conference was held Thursday afternoon after a Delaware State Trooper was indicted by a grand jury.
Tremaine Jackson was fatally shot by two Delaware State Police troopers last Thursday after he was accused of shoplifting and allegedly attempted to flee.
The NAACP sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to open up an investigation into the shooting.
Delaware State Police have agreed to pay $50K to resolve a federal lawsuit filed by a man who said troopers violated his constitutional rights by preventing him from warning motorists about a speed trap.
Delaware State Police are on scene after they say an officer shot and killed someone Thursday.
At least a hundred cars were at the rally, according to Delaware State Police. Many were spinning their tires, doing dangerous and illegal stunts.
Delaware State Police are now asking for the public's help with identifying the two women accused of shoplifting nearly $3,400 worth of clothes from Dick's Sporting Goods in Newark.
I-95 was closed in Wilmington in the area of Harvey Road near the Pennsylvania/Delaware state line Sunday morning due to police activity. It has since been reopened, according to Delaware State Police.
Delaware State Police worked to identify one of three suspects in the April 8 shooting at Christiana Mall in Delaware.
Police say they have cleared and searched the mall and believe there is no threat to the public.
The investigation is still in the early stages and no one has been charged at this time.
Delaware State Police are investigating the discharge of a handgun at Appoquinimink High School Monday evening during a basketball game.
The gun fell to the ground during a large fight and was stepped causing it to go off and strike the wall.
Dwayne Pearson, 39, was deputy fire chief for the Belvedere Fire Company.
The closure at William Penn High School in New Castle, Delaware gives state police time to investigate the incident.
The decision at the New Castle, Del. school will give state police time to investigate after a gun went off inside the building Tuesday, putting the school on lockdown.
The area was closed for about six hours and no other cars were involved in the crash.
While DSP existed for more than 100 years, it was not until 1923 that it became a full-service police agency.
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A pickup truck was driving into oncoming traffic, and struck another vehicle. Four people were killed, police say.
A shooting inside the Concord Mall in Wilmington sent a man to the hospital and shut down the mall for the night, according to the Delaware State Police.
An infant has died following a serious crash involving an ambulance in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood on Sunday morning.
It will be a pleasant Sunday with mild temperatures in the Delaware Valley before severe storms arrive Monday, the NEXT Weather team says.
Kirill Marchenko scored his 25th goal to give the Blue Jackets the win over the Flyers Saturday night.
St. Patrick's Day celebrations helped bring a financial boost that one businessman said could not have come at a better time.
A teenager in Newark, Delaware is being charged with first degree murder after stabbing a rideshare driver multiple times, police say.
An infant has died following a serious crash involving an ambulance in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood on Sunday morning.
The Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade returns to Market Street Sunday.
It will be a pleasant Sunday with mild temperatures in the Delaware Valley before severe storms arrive Monday, the NEXT Weather team says.
Kirill Marchenko scored his 25th goal to give the Blue Jackets the win over the Flyers Saturday night.
St. Patrick's Day celebrations helped bring a financial boost that one businessman said could not have come at a better time.
An infant has died following a serious crash involving an ambulance in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood on Sunday morning.
St. Patrick's Day celebrations helped bring a financial boost that one businessman said could not have come at a better time.
South Philly residents are calling on city officials to shut down a property they say is the home of a package theft ring.
The Morris Animal Refuge hosts its annual Fur Ball in South Philadelphia, to help homeless pets find new homes.
Toronto illustrator Nneka Myers helped bring to life Jalen Hurts' new children's book, "Better Than A Touchdown."
Security has been increased at synagogues around the Delaware Valley after Thursday's attack at a synagogue in Michigan.
Police and bomb-sniffing dogs were called out to West Deptford High School on Friday for a reported bomb threat.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
Philadelphia police and a security provider for South Jersey Jewish communities say they have stepped up patrols.
High gas prices and travel uncertainty are on the minds of many travelers as they try to book their vacations locally and overseas.
A teenager in Newark, Delaware is being charged with first degree murder after stabbing a rideshare driver multiple times, police say.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
A barge hauling scrap metal caught fire in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
Mortgage rates have fallen to a three-year low, prompting some homeowners to ask whether now is the right moment to refinance.
Delaware residents can now schedule appointments at the Wilmington DMV, which will reopen on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
New owners say Springfield Hospital could reopen as soon as this year, bring much-needed health care to Delaware County.
Yentli Soto Albrecht, who is a genetic carrier of ALS, is working on research at Penn that could one day prove life-saving.
The 18th annual Pink Invitational is raising money to help women with breast and ovarian cancer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
TSA workers are impacted by the government shutdown and the agency is dealing with staffing constraints, including at PHL.
Service on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line between 30th Street and Spring Garden stations resumed Wednesday night after an underground fire.
The Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade returns to Market Street Sunday.
Kirill Marchenko scored his 25th goal to give the Blue Jackets the win over the Flyers Saturday night.
Sixers' guard Quentin Grimes scored a season-high 28 points in a 104-97 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.
Travis Konecny scored the lone goal in a shootout to give the Philadelphia Flyers a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night.
The Philadelphia Eagles are signing former Atlanta Falcons edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie to a one-year contract Thursday night, according to multiple reports.
Duncan Robinson scored 19 points and the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons beat the Philadelphia 76ers 131-109 on Thursday night for their second straight victory after a season-worst four-game losing streak.
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actress at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
The Ministry of Awe on 3rd Street in Philadelphia features five floors of art installations, interactive exhibits and more.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Sunday skies will be mostly cloudy with temperatures in the 50s, but our NEXT Weather meteorologist Tammie Souza is tracking the threat for severe storms, flooding and even tornadoes on Monday evening.
CBS News Philadelphia reporter Ray Strickland is reporting from the scene of a serious crash involving an ambulance in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood on Sunday.
The NEXT Weather team is tracking strong to severe storms hitting the Philadelphia region Monday evening and night. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
Crowds dressed in green packed bars, dance floors as Haddon Township's two-day St. Paddy's Day Pub Crawl kicked off — bringing both celebration and a boost for local businesses. Eva ANdersen reports.
There were more troubles for travelers on Saturday as impacts from the partial government shutdown continue to impact Philadelphia International Airport. Ray Strickland reports.