Delaware
Family of missing fisherman found dead in Delaware River hold vigil looking for closure
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Family and friends gathered along the Delaware River Monday night to celebrate the life of one of their loved ones.
Through prayer and memories, loved ones shared a few words to honor 42-year-oldDarnell Dogan.
They gathered along the river in Philadelphia because it’s a spot he visited often to fish. It’s also the last spot Dogan was seen before he went missing.
“Last Thursday they found his body in the water. We don’t know the circumstance — suspicious circumstances,” said Juanita Johnson, Dogan’s mother.
Dogan’s family said he was out on a boat last Tuesday night with people they didn’t know.
That was the last time they heard from him.
By Wednesday afternoon, his family reported him missing.
“He loved his family, he loved his religion, his dogs, and he loved fishing. That’s why we’re here,” said Johnson.
Some kind of material was seen around Dogan’s wrists when the marine unit found him floating in the water on Thursday.
When the missing person report was filed, detectives say they spoke with the people who were on the boat with Dogan.
Police said the death is suspicious, but no charges have been filed at this time.
“That was my best friend, and to know I’m not gonna get a call from him, not talk to him anymore — nobody can understand except people who went through this,” pleaded Johnson.
Homicide detectives are working on the case, and the cause of death is still pending from the medical examiner’s office.
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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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