Delaware
How bank fraud suspects targeted man in Delco grocery store parking lot
UPPER CHICHESTER, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — Upper Chichester police hope the public can help them identify two people they believe targeted a man for bank fraud in Delaware County. There’s also concern there could be other victims.
On June 4, around 12:30 p.m., police say the pair followed the man out of the Giant in Aston and approached him in the parking lot.
One suspect claimed he dropped a $20 bill while the other was recording the interaction.
Police say the victim pulled out and opened his wallet and said the money wasn’t his. In the process, cards fell to the ground and the man’s personal information was possibly caught on video.
A short time later, thousands of dollars were swiped from the man’s bank account, according to police.
“It’s horrible, there’s all kinds of things that are happening all different kinds of scams that are going around and people just need to be really, really careful,” said Jackie Kane of Aston Township, who was walking her dog near the Village Green Shopping Center.
According to the Federal Trade Commission, in the first quarter of this year, more than 30,000 cases of bank fraud have been reported nationwide. The tri-state ranked 8th overall for fraud, and people 70 to 79 were the most targeted.
“They’re too trustworthy too, older people,” said Cindy Robertson, of Ridley Park, who was shopping nearby.
“They should be careful, especially if they’re by themselves and they don’t have somebody with them.”
Residents say it’s important to be aware of your surroundings and they’re also thankful the only injury in this case was financial.
“It’s frustrating, it’s frustrating people do that kind of stuff. That guy worked for whatever he has his whole life and somebody gonna steal it, that is not a good thing to do,” said Dave Bonavita of Upper Chichester.
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Delaware
Man’s body discovered off Route 40 in New Castle, Delaware
Monday, March 30, 2026 11:29AM
NEW CASTLE, Del. (WPVI) — An investigation is underway in Delaware after police discovered a man’s decomposing body in New Castle County.
The remains were found near Route 40 and Appleby Road in New Castle on Sunday afternoon.
The Action Cam was at the scene as Delaware State Police converged on the area after the discovery.
Authorities say the decomposing body is that of an unidentified man.
An autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death.
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Delaware
Delaware River Bridge receives $600 million for replacement
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The Delaware River Bridge will be replaced following a $600 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, revitalizing a main connector between Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and Burlington County, New Jersey.
According to a joint release from U.S. Pennsylvania Senators John Fetterman, D, and Dave McCormick, R, the funds will “advance” the PA Turnpike/I-95 Interchange Program. The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission said the program is designed to reduce congestion on County roadways and improve traffic flow in the Philadelphia region.
Fetterman and McCormick called the $600 million going towards the project “one of the most consequential infrastructure commitments in Pennsylvania’s history.”
“The Delaware River Bridge is not just a Pennsylvania asset; it is a backbone of our national freight and passenger transportation network,” the statement read. “This funding will make it safer and more resilient for the commuters, families, and businesses that depend on it every single day.”
Delaware
Firefighters battle two-alarm commercial building fire in Delaware County
Sunday, March 29, 2026 1:20PM
ASTON, Pa. (WPVI) — Delaware County firefighters battled a fire at a commercial building in Aston.
The fire broke out on the 2000 block of Dutton Mill Road.
Crews say when they arrived, flames could be seen coming from the rear of a commercial building.
The fire was upgraded to two alarms, causing more crews to be called in.
The flames were brought under control about an hour later.
No injuries have been reported, and authorities are investigating the cause.
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