Delaware
Police officer recovering after fatal shooting, police pursuit in Delaware County
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CHESTER, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — A police officer in Delaware County is recovering after a suspect crashed his car during a police chase and opened fire on Saturday, striking the officer.
Detective Steve Byrne, a 16-year veteran of the Chester police force, returned fire and killed the suspect after being shot twice.
Detective Steve Byrne with Chester police (Image provided by FOP William Penn Lodge 19)
“All the evidence from yesterday (is) just laying there. Not very pretty. It’s a sad thing,” noted Jeffrey Leins from Chester when looking at the crime scene.
A day after the deadly police shooting police tape, tire tracks, and broken car parts still remained at the scene.
For Leins, he said it was a constant reminder of the chaos that took place.
“I was actually about three or four blocks away, and all I heard was gunfire,” said Leins. “When we heard that, we knew something was going down.”
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Suspect dead after police pursuit, shooting in Delaware County; injured officer recovering
The incident began around 3:30 p.m. in Chester, Pennsylvania.
Police say officers were pursuing a suspect vehicle that was believed to be involved in another shooting.
The pursuit led officers from Chester into Upland, then back into Chester where the driver of the suspect vehicle crashed on West 14th Street and Arbor Drive.
That’s when the pursuit turned deadly, and the suspect began firing at police.
“As he (Byrne) attempted to pull that vehicle over, the vehicle driver got out of the car shooting his gun, firing at the police officer. The police officer returned fire, and the officer was wounded,” said District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer.
Byrne was shot twice in the stomach, sources say.
He was transported to Crozer-Chester Medical Center where he continued to recover on Sunday.
The suspect was also transported to Crozer-Chester Medical Center and later pronounced dead.
The FOP President for William Penn Lodge 19 for Chester City released this statement on social media:
“Please keep Brother Byrne in your thoughts and prayers as he recovers from today’s incident. The professionalism of the Chester police as well as the Upland Borough and Chester Township police officers displayed today was truly remarkable.
Chester City officers operate almost daily in less-than-ideal staffing and work conditions. Despite these persistent issues, Chester officers continue to work and make a real impact on the crime in Chester City. Their daily sacrifices, time, and extra effort given on each call are clearly making a noticeable difference in Chester City.”
Police have not released any further details on the suspect.
A news conference is scheduled for Monday at 2:30 p.m. where the district attorney and Chester police commissioner will provide new details on the shooting.
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Delaware
Joe Biden turns his Delaware home into 'personal ATM', earns $4.2mn from $350K property: Report
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United States President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden are believed to have treated their various real estate holdings in Delaware as their personal ATM for years by using them for various mortgages and refinancing them for not less than 35 times, according to a report.
The couple, whose reported net worth is $10 million, have allegedly borrowed $6 million against their properties for many years.
The dealings over their homes in Delaware are likely to have started in the late 1970s just after Joe and Jill got married.
According to a report published in the Daily Mail, the mortgage or credit deals were negotiated by the couple after approximately every 17 months. Such frequent refinancing has left the finance experts puzzled.
“It doesn’t make a lot of sense unless they were desperate for cash,” said a finance expert, while speaking to Daily Mail.
The revelations made in the report have further added mystery to the financial past of his family as the president faces scrutiny over financial transactions.
Biden’s murky financial transactions
The current residence of Bidens is a mansion which was purchased in 1996 and has an outstanding $541,000 mortgage after nearly three decades, as per records.
“Why would anyone view their home as an ATM?” LA realtor Tony Mariotti said while speaking to the Daily Mail.
“Over time, mortgage fees really add up. Paying off a mortgage… is like a forced savings account that bears modest interest,” Mariotti added.
As per the records, in 1996 the current four-acre spread was purchased by Bidens for $350,000 and they have since leveraged it with 20 different home credit agreements as well as mortgages totalling $4.23 million.
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Bidens’ other major property is a summer home in Rehoboth Beach which was purchased in 2017 for $2.74 million. It was a cash purchase and had no mortgages attached to it.
However, financial records of Bidens show that they have significant debt and have a mortgage on the Wilmington home as well as an equity loan on the same property.
The family’s total liabilities fall between $350,000 and $850,000. Their estimated assets fall between $1 million and $2.6 million.
According to the records, the Bidens have sanctioned 13 home loans and two credit agreements between 1978 and 1994 which totals $1.72 million.
(With inputs from agencies)
Delaware
Wilmington’s Cool Spring Park introduces new amphitheater, outdoor classroom
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In 2019, Alison Quimby, manager of sustainability and environmental compliance for the city of Wilmington, proposed an outdoor classroom to help support families and community members living in the urban areas where green spaces may be limited.
However, it faced setbacks at the time due to the pandemic.
“I just had this thought in my mind, definitely like a daydream, and I thought, ‘Wouldn’t it be beautiful to give [this to] the citizens of Wilmington who are inside of buildings a lot?’” she said. “[We want to] give them a space to be outside where they can feel comfortable, where they can learn. It’s not just for environmental stuff.”
Collaborators including Partnership for the Delaware Estuary, the city of Wilmington, Healthy Communities Delaware and local schools came together Tuesday morning to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the park’s new addition.
Education and community were central to this project, influencing its location at Cool Spring Park due to the park’s proximity to nearby schools. During construction, involving the community was essential, with students at William C. Lewis Dual Language Elementary School contributing by planting native plants and attracting pollinators.
“We went through three different schools. But this was the one that we definitely landed on, and it’s perfection. The goal is to do this again and again. This is an experience that William C. Lewis and Padua and Ursuline or any community can come and enjoy,” she added. “With the help of the school William C. Lewis, they were able to come out, get their fingers dirty and do some planting, and they found worms and they were so excited.”
Delaware
Where to find free beaches in New Jersey and Delaware
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PHILADELPHIA – Summer fun is even better when it’s free, and beachgoers looking to beat the heat have several options in both New Jersey and Delaware.
Temperatures have sizzled parts of the Delaware Valley ever since summer began earlier this month, including a record-setting heat wave.
Crowds have packed shore towns in New Jersey and Delaware where the sea breeze helps make unbearable summer temps more tolerable.
Everyone has their favorite shore town, but anyone looking to save a couple bucks can still enjoy a day at the beach with these free options.
Atlantic City: Best known for its gambling and vibrant nightlife, Atlantic City also offers a massive free beach for summertime fun. Downtown Beach, Crystal Beach, and Delaware Avenue Beach are a few of the options available to visitors. A.C. also boasts a more than 5-mile stretch of boardwalk that has access to restaurants, casinos and novelty shops.
Bay Front: Considered part of the more well-known Seaside Heights, Bay Front offers beachgoers “an alternative to the oceanfront activities.” Bay Front, found just north of Route 37, not only offers a free patrolled beach, but visitors can also enjoy fishing, crabbing and boating.
Beesley’s Point: Located on the banks of Great Egg Harbor, Beesley’s Point gives beachgoers a quieter escape and is said to be “an ideal spot for launching a kayak to explore the calm waters.”
Jennifer Lane Bay Beach: Another bay side location for beachgoers who prefer a more laid back shore experience, Jennifer Lane Beach is found on the Manahawkin Bay. Jennifer Lane Bay also features nearby parks for volleyball, walking, biking, and fishing.
Strathmere: Neatly tucked between Ocean City and Sea Isle City, Strathmere beach offers “a low-key, off-the-beaten-path beach experience.”
The Wildwoods: One of the most popular South Jersey beaches is also one of the state’s largest free beaches! With over 5 miles of beaches, Wildwood offers visitors plenty of room to find a spot to enjoy the sun and surf.
William Morrow Beach: VisitNJ.com called William Morrow Beach “the perfect spot to spend a sunny summer day” due to its plentiful sandy beaches and amenities like free parking, outdoor showers and a playground. A small notch of Somers Point, William Morrow Beach stretches between Higbee and New Jersey avenues.
Dewey Beach: There’s a lot packed into the small Delaware shore town, including a free beach! The one-mile-long town is just three blocks, but offers shops, restaurants and a lively nightlife scene.
Rehoboth Beach: One of Delaware’s premier vacation spots also boasts free sandy beaches! Rehoboth Beach also features a fun boardwalk and plenty of shops and restaurants to round out your day at the beach.
If we missed a free beach in New Jersey or Delaware, let us know at WTXF_web@FOX.com!
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