Delaware
Rape, Carjacking Suspect Arrested In Delco: Delaware State Police
TINICUM, PA — A man wanted on rape, robbery, and more charges was taken into custody in Delaware County late last week, according to Delaware State Police.
Keenan Brown-Meads, 26, of Claymont, Delaware, was taken into custody by Tinicum Township Police at about 12:20 p.m. Thursday in the area of the Philadelphia International Airport, Delaware State Police said.
Authorities said Brown-Meads was wanted in connection with a sexual assault and carjacking that occurred Wednesday night in Claymont.
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Tinicum Police at about 12:20 a.m. Thursday near the airport stopped a stolen vehicle, Delaware State Police said.
The driver and sole occupant was identified as Brown-Meads.
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Authorities said the sexual assault and carjacking occurred at about 11:55 p.m. Wednesday at a home on Philadelphia Pike in Claymont.
Delaware State Police troopers learned that an unknown black male, later identified as Brown-Meads, came up to the victim as she was getting out of her parked car.
Authorities said Brown-Meads then sexually and physically assaulted the victim, before dragging her out of her car, and driving off in the stolen car.
The victim was treated and released from an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
Brown-Meads is charged with second-degree felony rape, first-degree felony robbery, felony unlawful sexual contact, felony attempted strangulation, and third-degree assault.
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BOWERS BEACH, Del. – Delaware State Police say a body was found near Bowers Beach on Tuesday.
Around 12:40 p.m. on April 21, Delaware State Police, Delaware Natural Resources Police and local fire companies responded to the Delaware Bay, about a mile offshore from the Bowers Beach area after commercial watermen discovered an unknown deceased man in the water.
The victim was recovered and turned over to the Office of Forensic Science for identification and to determine the cause of death.
The investigation remains active and on-going.
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The Humane Society of Delaware County has appointed a new leader as the organization’s longtime director moves toward retirement.
The animal rescue group’s board appointed Amanda Wampler as its new CEO, effective May 11, the organization posted on Facebook April 21.
Jana Cassidy, the humane society’s executive director for nearly a decade, is transitioning toward retirement and will now serve as chief operating officer in the near term to ensure a smooth transition.
The post from society Board President Megan Ricci says the board is confident Cassidy’s and Wampler’s experience, dedication and talents will elevate the humane society as it strives to build a new 22,000-square-foot facility that will be a go-to destination for adoption, veterinary care, training, boarding, and grooming.
“HSDC could not be in better hands than with these two extraordinary women,” the post reads.
Wampler is a proven nonprofit executive with experience in animal welfare and a demonstrated ability to help organizations expand and thrive, according to the humane society’s post.
Wampler currently is the national operations director for Siemer Institute, a Columbus-based organization that helps families across the U.S. achieve housing stability and enhance their children’s educational prospects, according to Wampler’s LinkedIn page. She also worked for the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department from 2016 to 2023.
Delaware County and eastern Columbus suburbs reporter Maria DeVito can be reached at mdevito@dispatch.com and @mariadevito13.dispatch.com on Bluesky and @MariaDeVito13 on X
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 5:44AM
WILMINGTON, Del. (WPVI) — Something exciting is taking flight in the hallways of Warner Elementary School in Wilmington.
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer helped celebrate the launch of the state’s first elementary school streaming radio station on Tuesday.
“Flying High with Thunderbird Radio” will provide students with hands-on experience in broadcasting, public speaking, and content creation.
This innovative initiative empowers students to step behind the microphone and lead the way in digital storytelling, communication, and creativity.
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