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UPDATE: Plea Deal Falls Apart–Hunter Biden was in Court in Wilmington at 10am
Update: Fox News reports that Hunter Biden pleads ‘not guilty’ as his plea deal falls apart during a Delaware court appearance this morning. Original Post: Hunter Biden is due in US District Court in Wilmington this morning, after a plea deal was reached sparing him of felony charges. Attorney Julianne Murray from the Talk of…
Read MoreBethany Beach Joins Coastal Communities in Choosing Ban on Commerical Sale and Production of Marijuana Within Municipal Boundaries
The Bethany Beach Town Council is considering legislation prohibiting the sales and production of marijuana within municipal boundaries. The Town Council had a first reading of this proposed legislation at its most recent Town Council meeting on July 21st. There will be a second reading, and a possible vote, on the proposed legislation on August…
Read MoreLaurel Man Arrested on Drug and Weapon Charges; 7 Children Found During Search Warrant
An investigation into a case of a man who was suspected to be selling guns and drugs in Kent and Sussex Counties has led to the arrest of 19-year-old Timothy Cannon of Laurel. Delaware State Police say yesterday, at about 11:16 a.m., a search warrant was executed on Cannon’s home on Horsey Avenue in Laurel. Detectives found…
Read MoreConstruction Underway on Project Aimed to Enhance Protection of Delaware Memorial Bridge Tower Structures
For those who travel on I-95, construction work on the new Delaware Memorial Bridge Protection System is underway and is expected to be completed in September 2025, according to the Delaware River & Bay Authority. Thomas J. Cook, Executive Director of the DRBA says the current bridge tower pier protection systems are original to each…
Read MoreWorcester County Public Schools Wins $2.6 Million Competitive Stronger Connections Grant
Worcester County Public Schools (WCPS) will receive a grant that will provide funding to increase the school system’s capacity to provide students with safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments. The over $2.6 million in funding is from the competitive Stronger Connections grant program under Title IV, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of…
Read MoreLegislation Introduced Aims to Curb Erroneous Payments to Deceased Individuals
UPDATE: Second Bat Tests Positive for Rabies in Wicomico County
Update 7/26: A second bat has tested positive for rabies in Salisbury, according to the Wicomico County Health Department. The bat from the area of Adams Avenue tested positive the disease yesterday, July 25th. Original Post from July 21st. A bat has tested positive for rabies near the 500 block of West Isabella Street in…
Read More2023 DE Coastal Cleanup Online Volunteer Registration Now Open
Online volunteer registration is now open for the upcoming 2023 Delaware Coastal Cleanup, which will take place on Saturday, September 23rd from 9 a.m. to noon. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) hosts the annual cleanup, which is now in its 36th year. The event will be held at 45 sites…
Read MoreMagnolia Man Arrested on Weapons and Gun Charges Following Traffic Stop in Dover
Dover Police have arrested a 29-year-old Magnolia man on weapons and gun charges after a traffic stop overnight. Officers stopped the vehicle and contacted the driver, Jordan Patrick. A records check revealed Patrick had a capias for his arrest. Officers found a 9mm handgun, 72 grams of marijuana and 14 grams of mushrooms, which tested positive…
Read MoreSussex County EMS Earns Simulation Accreditation
Sussex County Emergency Medical Services has earned accreditation from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) for its educational training program. SCEMS is the first EMS agency in the world to achieve the designation, typically reserved for hospitals and medical schools, according to the Society. The certification means Sussex County EMS’s high-fidelity simulation training program,…
Read MoreTwo Arrested Following Drug Investigation at Hotel in Dover
A Dover man and woman have been arrested on drug charges and other offenses after a search of a hotel room at the Days Inn led to the discovery of 126 bags of heroin, $1,150, 56 doses of amphetamine pills, 1 gram of crystal methamphetamine, and a 9mm handgun. Along with the drug offenses, 29-year-old Rachel…
Read MoreWater Quality Advisory – Herring Point Beach, Cape Henlopen State Park
Online Volunteer Registration for 2023 Delaware Coastal Cleanup is Now Open
Registration is now open for volunteers to sign up for the 2023 36th Annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, September 23. Online registration is open – there will be 45 sites where volunteers can help to keep Delaware’s beaches and waterways free of trash. There is also the month-long campaign, which begins September 1st to…
Read MoreCamden Man Charged with Robbery at Wild Quail
A Camden man has been arrested for robbery at the Wild Quail Golf and Country Club in Wyoming. Delaware State Police learned that on Friday, July 21st around 11am an unknown man pointed a firearm at an 18 year old employee and demanded cash. The suspect blocked the victim’s attempts to escape and pushed her…
Read More98th Annual Chincoteague Pony Swim Wednesday Morning
Visitors from around the world will descend on Chincoteague, Virginia tonight and Wednesday for the annual pony swim. The northern and southern herds were rounded up last weekend and they will swim across the Assateague channel at slack tide on Wednesday morning – between 8:30 and 10:30am and after a short rest they parade their…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Sentenced for Indecent Exposure
A Salisbury man has been sentenced after accepting a plea deal in Wicomico County. Associate Judge of the District Court of Maryland sentenced 52 year old Aaron Dunn to three and a half years in prison for indecent exposure and trespassing on school grounds. According to court records, Dunn entered the third floor of the…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Early Morning Stabbing in Dover
A Dover man was injured in a stabbing just after 1:30 Tuesday morning in the Capitol Park neighborhood. Delaware State Police were called to North Governors Boulevard after an argument was heard during 9-1-1 call. They found a 34 year old man with a stab wound to the hand. Police say the suspect was not…
Read MoreBreaking: Missing Child Found in Pool near Dagsboro
Third Democrat Announces for DE’s Seat in US Congress
UPDATED – 6:30pm: Another Delaware Democrat has launched his run for Congress. Eugene Young made his official announcement Monday night at the Delaware Contemporary. Young is currently the Director of the Delaware State Housing Authority. Young is the third Democrat to toss his hat into the race State Treasurer Colleen Davis and State Senator Sarah…
Read MoreCan You Identify These Perfume Pilferers?
Delaware State Police need your help to identify three suspects who stole $3000 worth of fragrances from Ulta Beauty at the Rehoboth Outlets last Thursday around 7pm. Police believe they may have recently shoplifted from the Ulta Beauty in Dover as well. The three women drove off in a black Nissan Altima. If you recognize…
Read MoreUPDATED: Second Suspect Arrested in June Carjacking in Dover
UPDATED – 07/24/23 – Delaware State Police have arrested a second man in connection with a carjacking in June in Dover. Police were called to the Walmart where they met with a 29 year old store employee who told police two unknown men threatened her with a gun and took her vehicle – the suspects…
Read MoreCONSUMER ALERT: Update On Recent Insurer and Third-Party Data Breaches
Thousands of Delawareans – agents, policyholders and beneficiaries – have been impacted by recent data breach reports from insurers. That includes those related to the breach of the MOVEit file transfer services system that is used by third-party vendors. Delaware’s Insurance Commissioner warns that agents, policyholders or beneficiaries should be aware that their personal data…
Read MoreUPDATED: Crash Near Bethel Leaves a Seaford Man Dead
Salisbury Teen Arrested in Saturday Night Shooting Incident
A 16 year old Salisbury teen has been arrested in connection with a shooting incident around 9 Saturday night on Fentral Avenue in Salisbury. Maryland State Police responded and found three uninjured victims. Inside a residence police found two bullets and a shell casing was found around the property. Sunday morning troopers executed a search…
Read MorePolice Activity in Laurel Cleared as Help Provided
Laurel Police were on the scene of a reported shooting incident just before 10 Saturday night on West 6th Street between Townsend Street and Webb Avenue. There was a large police presence as Delaware State Police, Laurel Fire Department, and Sussex County Paramedics assisted Laurel Police at the scene. Multiple witnesses were contacted – including…
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