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Five New Officers Graduate, Join OCPD Force
Last week, five new officers graduated the Carrol County Sheriff’s Office Training Academy’s entrance level police academy class, set to join the Ocean City Police Department. Officers Margaret Hill, Chelsea Kautz, Elaine Miller, Patrick Scob and Jacob Street are pictured with OCPD Chief Ross Buzzuro and Mayor Rick Meehan. The five were formally recognized as…
Read MoreMilford Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Armed Purse Snatcher
The Criminal Division of the Milford Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an armed robbery suspect. Law enforcement officials say on Monday around 6:30 a.m. in the area of Southeast Front Street and Carlisle Lane, a victim was approached from behind by a suspect who displayed a weapon, then demanded the victim’s…
Read MoreSeaford Brothers Arrested on Theft, Related Charges
Delaware State Police have arrested two brothers in connection with a residential burglary in Seaford. The incident took place last Wednesday, March 20 just before 5:30 p.m. Troopers were dispatched to the 24000 block of German Road for a reported burglary. Upon arrival, Troopers made contact with the victim, who advised that her residence had…
Read MoreDOC Installs Security Cameras at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center
Following Governor John Carney’s Independent Review post-riot at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center, the Delaware Department of Corrections has completed security camera implementation at JTVCC, ten months ahead of schedule. Governor Carney and members of the General Assembly allocated 2.5 million dollars for the project, which began in October 2017, which was seven months after…
Read MoreBody Recovered from Submerged Vehicle in Eden
The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after discovering a vehicle under water in the area of Upper Ferry Ramp in Eden. Deputies say they were called to the area on South Upper Ferry Road around 9:21 a.m. on Sunday, March 24 for a report of suspicious activity. Once arrived, they uncovered a road sign…
Read MoreJeffrey Fried Leaving Beebe Healthcare
President and CEO of Beebe Healthcare, Jeffrey Fried is leaving Beebe Healthcare effective Tuesday, March 26th. Fried has been with Beebe for 24 years. The Board of Directors has announced that Rick Schaffner will take over as the interim CEO. Schaffner has served as Beebe’s executive vice president and COO for seven years and has…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Convicted to 20 Years in Prison for Raping One Year Old Infant
Administrative Judge of the Circuit Court for Wicomico County S. James Sarbanes has sentenced 23-year-old Tavon Jabire Tull of Salisbury to twenty years incarceration after he was found guilty of second degree rape. Tull’s victim was a one year old infant, who was taken to Peninsula Regional Medical Center for treatment upon the discovery of…
Read MoreScheduled Delaware Memorial Bridge Closure Tuesday Night/Wednesday AM
If you’re planning to travel over the Delaware Memorial Bridge in the early morning hours on Wednesday – the bridge will be closed to traffic twice so that a ship, the Zhen Hua 25, transporting two new ship-to-shore cranes to Philadelphia can pass under the bridge – and not distract drivers. DRBA officials expect the…
Read MoreSunday Afternoon Salisbury House Fire Under Investigation
The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating after a fire broke out at a home in the 4000 block of Allen Road in Salisbury on Sunday afternoon. Officials say they one story, wood frame, single family dwelling caught fire around 4:30 p.m. The Fruitland Fire Department responded with over 20 firefighters on scene. The…
Read MoreTwo Arrested after Incident Near Seaford
Two people were arrested Saturday afternoon after a hit and run accident near Seaford. Delaware State Police found a BMW in a ditch on Sussex Highway and found everyone involved at a nearby parking lot. Police learned the driver of the BMW was pulling onto Sussex Highway when a Charger sideswiped her car. The driver…
Read MoreLewes Man Charged with 6th DUI
An accident at Savannah Road and Coastal Highway in Lewes Saturday evening led to the arrest of a Lewes man. Delaware State Police were called for a crash just after 7:30pm and found a pickup truck had rear-ended a Honda Accord. Police smelled alcohol on the driver of the truck, 63 year old John Trala,…
Read MoreDSP Trying to Identify Felton Burglary Suspect
Delaware State Police need your help to identify the suspect in a burglary at the Goose Creek gas station on Route 13 in Felton. Police were called just after 4 Saturday morning for a commercial alarm. Investigation showed the suspect broke the glass and entered the business – taking several boxes of cigarettes. The suspect…
Read MoreAmended Legislation to Fund Delaware Tech Out of Senate Committee
A Delaware State Senate committee has approved Senate Substitute 2 for Senate Bill 50 which deals with the funding for major and minor capital improvements, deferred maintenance and more and will establish the Community College Infrastructure Fund for Delaware Tech. The College’s Board of Trustees will have the authority to issue bonds to finance the…
Read MoreLincoln Man Arrested after Domestic Assault
A Lincoln man has been arrested after a domestic assault on Friday. Delaware State Police were called to Sagebrush Lane around 1pm after a female victim ran from the house and was found along the roadside by a passer-by. Police say the victim had severe facial injuries and the suspect strangled her. Police have charged…
Read MoreMSP Arrest Salisbury Man for Drugs & Weapons
A Salisbury man has been arrested after a traffic stop in the area of East College Lane and Margaret Street. Maryland State Police smelled marijuana coming from the vehicle as they spoke with 30 year old Gregory Snead and a search of the vehicle was done. Police seized several baggies of marijuana in a book…
Read MoreOcean City Man Arrested for 8th DUI
Maryland State Police spotted the driver of a box truck on Route 50 using his handheld cell phone while driving. The truck was stopped and the driver, 57 year old Stephen Sawka of Ocean City was found driving on a suspended and revoked license through Maryland – and Pennsylvania. Sawka was also found to be…
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MSP 148th Trooper Candidate Class Graduates
Maryland State Police 148th Trooper Candidate Class graduated today. The 36 members of the class completed 27 weeks of residential police training academy – receiving instruction in criminal and traffic laws, emergency care, emergency driving, physical training and scenario-based training that includes de-escalation and conflict resolution. After a brief leave, the new troopers will report…
Read MoreUS Sen Tom Carper to Hold Roundtable Discussion with Women Small Business Owners Monday in Georgetown
US Senator Tom Carper will be in Sussex County on Monday. He will hold a roundtable discussion with women small business owners from around the county and representatives from the U-S Small Business Administration. The roundtable will be held at the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce beginning at 11am.
Read MoreDover Man Charged in Kent County Burglaries
A Dover man has been arrested in connection with multiple burglaries that occurred during February and March of this year in the northwestern part of Kent County. Delaware State Police say four incidents in the Clayton and Hartly areas were reported where someone forced their way into a home and took electronics and tools. Police…
Read MoreDNREC Mosquito Spraying Sunday/Monday
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application during the daylight hours on Sunday, March 24 and/or Monday, March 25, 2019: Application of Vectobac12AS (liquid bti) with an airplane (registration number N263JC,N562X, or 3055M) to control mosquito larvae in flooded forested wetlands in the following areas: In Georgetown and near Farmington. For notification purposes, spraying…
Read MoreWicomico Kindergarten & Pre-K Registration Fair – April 15-18
The annual Kindergarten and Prekindergarten Registration Fair for Wicomico County Public Schools will take place April 15-18 at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center in Salisbury. Registration and enrollment forms will be available online starting April 8 at www.wcboe.org; please click on For Families: Enrollment. Families may print and fill out the forms in advance…
Read MoreDistrict 3 Wicomico County BOE Applicants to be Announced at Public Meeting
A public hearing will be held for Wicomico County residents on Tuesday, March 26 to name the final applicants for the District 3 opening on the Wicomico County Board of Education which will be forwarded to the Wicomico County Council for consideration. The meeting begins at 6pm at the Wicomico County Association office in Salisbury.…
Read MoreGuilty Plea from First of 3 Women Charged in Burglary Spree
A Dagsboro woman has pleaded guilty to her role in several burglaries last fall. Police say 50 year old Christina Harvey and two others entered or tried to enter homes in the Millsboro, Frankford, Selbyville and Georgetown areas in October and November. The trio took multiple items – including jewelry, electronics and small appliances. They…
Read MoreDelaware AG Warns of Summer Vacation Rental Scams
The Attorney General’s Office is out with a warning for Delawareans looking for a vacation rental this summer. The Consumer Protection Unit of the Delaware Department of Justice is warning that scammers are operating rental schemes, by finding legitimate rental postings and capturing the information and photos of the property, then posting them on Craigslist…
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