Delaware
Boys, 12 and 14, accused of robbing 78-year-old woman outside Delaware market
Two boys, ages 12 and 14, have been arrested after police said they were allegedly involved in robbing a woman outside a Delaware supermarket earlier this month.
According to Delaware State Police, on Thursday, Oct. 3, just before 8 p.m., troopers responded to Food Lion located at 3609 Philadelphia Pike in Claymont following a report of a robbery.
Police said the investigation revealed that three unidentified male suspects approached a 78-year-old woman as she returned to the vehicle. The suspects had been standing near the cart return area, right next to her car.
As the woman attempted to enter her vehicle, police said one of the suspects grabbed her purse. There was a brief struggle, causing the purse’s contents to spill onto the ground.
One of the suspects was able to grab the woman’s car key fob from the ground before all three suspects fled the scene on foot, according to police. The woman was not injured during the incident.
Police described the suspects as juvenile males. Two were wearing dark-colored clothing, while the third wore a light-colored hoodie.
After an investigation, police said detectives identified the 12-year-old and 14-year-old as two of the suspects involved in the robbery.
According to police, on Oct. 23, the 12-year-old suspect was contacted and taken into custody. He was charged with Robbery First Degree Commits a Crime Against a Person 65 Years or Older, a felony and Conspiracy Second Degree, also a felony.
He was arraigned by Family Court, released on a $20,500 unsecured, and turned over to his guardian.
Police said the 14-year-old suspect was taken into custody on Oct. 24. He was charged with Robbery First Degree Commits a Crime Against a Person 65 Years or Older, a felony, and Conspiracy Second Degree, also a felony.
He was arraigned by Family Court and remanded to the Department of Services for Children, Youth & Their Families on a $20,500 secured bond, according to police.
As the investigation continues, detectives ask anyone with information about this case to contact Detective D. Armstrong by calling (302) 365-8440.
Salesianum’s James Dempsey breaks down win in NCCo boys 1,600
Dempsey won in 4:11.24, which moved him to third on the state all-time performance list.
The Padua and Tatnall girls and the Middletown and Saint Mark’s boys will defend their state titles at the 2026 DIAA Track and Field Championships on May 15 and 16 at Dover High.
Here is a look at the history of the meet with the most recent champions.
Which school has won the most Delaware outdoor track and field state championships?
With 21 Division I titles, Salesianum has won the most boys outdoor track and field state championships. Padua has won 25 state championships, including 23 Division I titles.
Who are the winningest Delaware high school outdoor track and field coaches?
Tatnall’s Patrick Castagno has led the most state championship teams with 12 girls titles and four boys titles. Padua’s Marnie Giunta has won 13 girls state titles.
Brandon Holveck reports on high school sports for The News Journal. Contact him at bholveck@delawareonline.com.
Delaware
Buffalo woman pleads guilty to charges in connection with vandalism at The Terrace at Delaware Park
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — A Buffalo woman has pleaded guilty to charges in connection with vandalism at The Terrace at Delaware Park in October 2025.
The Erie County District Attorney’s Office announced that 40-year-old Stacy M. Matthews pleaded guilty before Buffalo City Court Judge Rebecca Town to one count of fourth-degree criminal mischief and one count of endangering the welfare of a child.
Erie County District Attorney’s Office
According to the DA, on October 16, 2025, Matthews drove six juveniles under her care to a business on Lincoln Parkway, and the juveniles, between the ages of 10 and 16, intentionally vandalized outdoor furniture and windows, causing approximately $2,000 in damage to the property.
The DA said that as a condition of the plea, Matthews signed a Confession of Judgment to pay $2,000 in restitution to the victim. Matthews faces a maximum of 364 days in jail when she is sentenced on June 9, 2026 and a temporary order of protection, issued on behalf of the property owner, remains in effect.
7 News spoke with Mike Shatzel, co-owner of The Terrace at Delaware Park, where the vandalism occurred, last October.
“It’s just disturbing that people have nothing better to do than come and just destroy things,” Shatzel said in October.
You can watch our previous story below.
WATCH: The Terrace at Delaware Park vandalized multiple times over the last two weeks
The Terrace at Delaware Park vandalized multiple times over the last two weeks
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 10:58AM
RADNOR TWP., Pa. (WPVI) — A multimillion-dollar home went up in flames in Delaware County.
Heavy flames burned through the house along the 800 block of Lesley Drive in Radnor Township.
Action News has been told that everyone inside the home made it out safely.
The fire appeared to start in the attic, and went to three alarms, as smoke and flames continued to pour from the roof.
It took over two hours to get things under control.
The home is said to be a total loss.
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