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Police search for shoplifter who attacked Macy's loss prevention officer

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2 years ago

September 27, 2024

Police search for shoplifter who attacked Macy's loss prevention officer

WILMINGTON, Delaware (WPVI) — Delaware State Police are looking for a shoplifting suspect accused of attacking a loss prevention officer inside the Macy’s at the Concord Mall in Wilmington.

Police released pictures of the woman still being sought. They said she took several items and tried to leave the store without paying.

A loss prevention officer tried to stop her, but authorities said she kicked him and implied she had a gun, even grabbing for her waist.

The woman was able to get away from the store.

Retail theft is a growing concern throughout the Philadelphia region.

On Friday, officers from Delaware and Chester County gathered for a retail theft training session.

“We are always better as law enforcement when we partner and we collaborate,” said Chester County District Attorney Chris de Barrena-Sarobe. “We have a lot of retail theft happening in Philadelphia and that is bleeding out into the counties.”

Delaware State Police haven’t identified the suspect who attacked the loss prevention officer and are looking for help from the public.

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Chester Water Authority lifts boil water advisory in Upper Chichester area

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12 hours ago

March 30, 2026

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Chester Water Authority lifts boil water advisory in Upper Chichester area

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Chester Water Authority on Monday lifted the boil water advisory for Bethel, Lower Chichester, Upper Chichester, Marcus Hook and Twin Hooks.

“We want to extend our sincere gratitude to our ratepayers and employees for their patience, resilience, and support during the recent emergency,” said Darryl Jenkins, executive manager of Chester Water Authority, in a release.

On Thursday, a water main break at a PennDOT construction zone along Route 322 near Cherry Tree Road in Upper Chichester Township caused massive disruptions to the system. Affected customers experienced low to no water pressure.

CWA issued a boil water advisory for parts of southern Delaware County. Customers outside the range did not need to take action, but even in nearby areas, some residents experienced low water pressure. The authority set up water-filling stations at the Upper Chichester Township Building, Marcus Hook Borough Office and Ogden Fire Company.

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Man’s body discovered off Route 40 in New Castle, Delaware

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24 hours ago

March 30, 2026

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Man’s body discovered off Route 40 in New Castle, Delaware

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Man's body discovered off Route 40 in New Castle County, Del.

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 River Bridge receives $600 million for replacement

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1 day ago

March 29, 2026

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Delaware River Bridge receives 0 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.”

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