🌱 Police seize drugs and gun in major Newark apartment complex raid
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- Police seize drugs and gun in major Newark apartment complex raid
- How did the Blue Hens dominate Merrimack in Newark’s season opener?
- What new gun rules did the Governor sign in Newark this week?
Also on today's calendar: MEDIA ALERT: Delaware Church Calls Community to Fast, Pray & Expect Breakthrough Sunday and 9 more events.
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- Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.
- Sunday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 79, low: 60.
- Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Joint Drug Investigation Leads to Arrest, Drugs and Gun Seized (nccpdnews.com) — Newark residents should know that county detectives arrested a 40-year-old city man after raiding his Liberty Square Apartments home, where they say they seized fentanyl, crack cocaine, a handgun with an obliterated serial number, and cash. The suspect is facing multiple felony drug and weapons charges and is being held on substantial cash bail. 
• Fightin' Blue Hens Start 2026 Season with Win over Merrimack (delawarelive.com) — University of Delaware fans in Newark just saw the Blue Hens launch their second FBS season with a dominant 42-7 home win over Merrimack, extending their streak of opening-night victories. Strong defense, explosive passing, and a highlight-reel trick play set the tone before UD heads to Vanderbilt next.
• Governor Meyer Signed Gun Safety Bill Package (delaware.gov) — Statewide gun rules that will affect Newark residents were just signed in town by Governor Matt Meyer, tightening oversight of firearm dealers and addressing untraceable weapons. The package also makes the Office of Gun Violence Prevention permanent as agencies and advocates prepare to implement the new requirements.
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