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UPDATED: Initial Tests Show No Hazardous Substances at Delaware Election Commissioner’s Office
UPDATED – 10/16/26 – 8:40pm – An initial test by DHSS and Public Heath officials of the white powdery substance found in suspicious mail opened at the State Election Commissioner’s Office on Thursday shows no hazardous substances were detected. Another test is in process – final results are expected by Wednesday of next week. Officials…
Read MoreLaurel Police End Two-Month Drug Investigation with Seizure and Arrest
A two-month investigation by the Laurel Police Street Crimes Unit has ended with an arrest and seizure of a large amount of drugs. With the assistance of the DSP SORT Team, Laurel Police executed a search warrant at the Little Creek Apartments where they seized the following: 41.61 grams of heroin packaged in 1,387 individual…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shots Fired Wednesday Night at a Home & Vehicle in Lincoln
A shooting in the Lincoln area Wednesday night is under investigation by Delaware State Police. Police were called to Cedar Drive just before 11pm for a report of shots fired. Police learned that two unknown suspects fired multiple shots that struck an occupied home and an unoccupied vehicle. There were no injuries. The investigation continues…
Read MoreUnemployment Lower in September Throughout Delaware
Unemployment statewide has fallen from August to September in Delaware. The statewide unemployment rate fell from 4.7% in August to 4.6% in September. In Sussex County the rate decreased from 4.5% to 4.2% over the same period. The nationwide unemployment rate increased from 4.1 to 4.2% in September. The largest over-the-year job increases were in…
Read MoreNY Woman Charged with Identity Theft & Forgery in Ocean View
A Bronx, New York woman has been charged with multiple felony and other offenses after an investigation into a fraudulent bank withdrawal. Ocean View Police were called to Taylor Bank on May 26th for a report of theft and fraud after an unidentified woman withdrew fund from a customer’s account using what was later determined…
Read MoreDELAYS & CLOSINGS – October 17
CLOSINGS/DELAYS/CANCELLATIONS – Saturday, October 17 last updated 10/16 4:15pm Oktoberfest – Bethany Beach – canceled Discover Kimmey Town – Georgetown – canceled
Read MoreUPDATED: Milford Police Identify Victim in Fatal Crash
UPDATED – 10/16/26 – Milford Police Department have identified 78 year-old Thomas W. Spahr of Milford, as the sole occupant/operator who died in a fatal single vehicle crash on October 13, 2026 on South DuPont Boulevard. =========================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 10/15/26 – Milford police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash Tuesday morning, October 13th, on…
Read MoreTennessee Man Wanted on 5-year old Maryland Arson Warrant Arrested after Boat Washes Ashore at Cape Henlopen
A Tennessee man wanted by Maryland State Fire Marshal officials after a 2021 dumpster fire in Wicomico County – has been extradited to Maryland. Salisbury firefighters were called for a dumpster fire at a business on Beaver Run Drive on May 5th of 2021. The fire was found to be intentionally set – and caused…
Read MoreEaston Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash
Easton Police were called for pedestrian accident on Route 50 at Dover Road just before 3 on Thursday afternoon. Police found an African-American male on the ground in the eastbound left turn lane. A preliminary investigation by Easton Police and the Maryland State Police CRASH Team revealed that the man was walking between vehicles and…
Read MoreFTC Sends Over $9.8-million to Consumers Harmed by Scammers that Used Walmart’s Wire Transfer Services
Consumers who were harmed by Walmart’s alleged failure to stop scammers from taking over $9.8-million from those using the company’s wire transfer services will receive payments from the Federal Trade Commission. In June of 2025, Walmart settled FTC charges that the company failed to implement effective anti-fraud policies and procedures, did not properly train employees…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shooting in Magnolia Monday Night
Two 19 year-old males met with unknown suspects Monday night around 9:30 on Juanita Drive in Magnolia to purchase THC vape cartridges. Delaware State Police say that during the exchange the two 19 year-olds were struck by gunfire and taken to an area hospital by private vehicle for non-life threatening injuries. DSP continue to investigate.…
Read MoreOffice of Senator Blunt Rochester Received Suspicious Mail
A letter with a suspicious substance was sent to Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester’s office. Officials say the letter was intercepted by Capitol Police and taken for investigation. Neither the Senator nor her staff are in any immediate danger, as officers implemented safety protocols and took swift action.
Read MoreGas Prices Holding Near Steady as Crude Oil Remains High
Gas prices aren’t budging much as crude oil prices remain high, once again nearing $100 per barrel. AAA reports that the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is down a couple of cents from last week at $4.33. The national average has stayed above $4 per gallon since late July and is currently…
Read MoreDelaware Governor Matt Meyer and First Lady Lauren Meyer Announce Birth of Son
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer and First Lady Dr. Lauren Meyer have announced the birth of their son. The couple said they and the baby are healthy and thanked the medical professionals and caregivers who assisted them. They also expressed gratitude for the support and kindness shown to their family as they begin this new chapter.…
Read MoreMaryland’s Early Muzzleloader Deer Season Opens Oct. 22nd
The first segment of Maryland’s muzzleloader deer season will be open Oct. 22-24 statewide. Hunters in Region B — the state’s central, southern, and eastern regions — can also use muzzleloaders from Oct. 26-31 for antlerless deer only. The early muzzleloader season for sika deer of either sex is open statewide Oct. 22-24, followed by…
Read MoreDRBA Police to Host Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The Delaware River and Bay Authority Police Department will participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents can anonymously surrender unused, expired or unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications for safe disposal. Collection sites will be available at the Wilmington Airport Terminal Building in New…
Read MoreAAA Reminds Drivers to Move Over for Roadside Safety
AAA and other traffic safety partners are recognizing National Move Over Day on Saturday, October 17th, urging drivers to slow down or move over for roadside workers and stopped vehicles. From 2019 through 2023, more than 2,100 people nationwide were struck and killed while working or stranded along roadways. Delaware expanded its Move Over Law…
Read MoreDelaware Joins States Seeking Consumer Protections in Character.AI Bankruptcy
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings has joined a coalition of 23 other states in raising concerns about safety and privacy practices at Character.AI, an artificial intelligence chatbot platform, as the company goes through bankruptcy proceedings. The states are seeking protections for children and consumers, including safeguards for sensitive personal data and private chatbot conversations, in…
Read MoreDover Police and Partner Agencies Arrest 14 During Downtown Operation
Dover police arrested 14 people during a downtown enforcement operation on Tuesday, October 13th, targeting ongoing criminal activity and quality-of-life concerns. The operation, conducted with assistance from state and federal agencies, focused on South New Street and South Governors Avenue near Reed Street. Charges included trespassing, drug dealing, conspiracy and possession of a controlled substance.…
Read MoreHarrington Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Child Rape
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced that a Harrington man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison in two child rape cases involving separate victims. 37-year-old William Conard pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree rape and two counts of third-degree rape. An investigation led by Delaware State Police found that Conard, over a period…
Read MoreDelaware Seeks Sponsors for the Child and Adult Care Food Program
The Delaware Department of Education is seeking sponsors for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulates the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) managed locally by the Delaware Department of Education. Sponsors in CACFP can receive reimbursement for meals served in compliance with Program regulations…
Read MoreDelaware Announces Rural Health Transformation Funding to Strengthen Physician Workforce`
As Kent and Sussex counties continue to grow with new housing developments and an influx of new residents and seasonal visitors, the need for accessible health care and enough physicians to meet that demand is increasing. Delaware is investing nearly $1.4 million in programs to recruit and retain doctors in the state’s rural communities. The…
Read MoreDover Man Convicted in Kidnapping, Assault Case
A Dover man has been convicted for the assault and kidnapping of a woman in June of 2025. On October 6th, 47-year-old Dallas Drummond pled guilty to charges of Kidnapping First Degree, Assault First Degree, Strangulation, Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony, and Possession of a Deadly Weapon by a…
Read MoreSenators Coons, Cornyn Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Civics Education
U.S. Senator Chris Coons along with Republican U.S. Senator John Cornyn of Texas introduced the bipartisan Strengthening Civics Education Act, legislation to strengthen civics and history education in schools across the country and ensure students have the knowledge and skills needed to understand American government and participate in civic life. Officials say the majority of…
Read MoreBREAKING: Trump Administration Announces New Funding to Support Early Career Physicians Who Choose to Work in Rural Delaware
The Trump Administration has announced over a million dollars in Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding to help recruit and retain physicians serving communities in rural Delaware. This investment will support medical students and physicians in residency training, reduce the financial burden of clinical training, and encourage more physicians to build their careers while expanding…
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