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Legislation Introduced in DE State Senate for DNREC & PJM Interconnection to Study Transmission Impacts of Offshore Wind Development
A bill sponsored by Democrat Senator Stephanie Hansen would direct DNREC to work with PJM Interconnection, LLC to study the transmission impacts of offshore wind development. Senate Bill 170 would also have DNREC work with neighboring states on offshore wind transmission. DNREC would then report back to the Governor and Delaware General Assembly on a…
Read MoreBeginning Friday: Parking Restrictions & Heavy Traffic Expected for Ocean City Air Show This Weekend
The Town of Ocean City will be hosting the O.C. Air Show this upcoming weekend. If you head to that location, you can expect to see heavy traffic delays (both vehicle and pedestrians), restricted parking, and road closures in the downtown areas. Here are the details from the Town of Ocean City: Street Closures The…
Read MoreUPDATED: DE Senate Passes Legislation to Help Paraprofessionals Become Certified Teachers
Dover Police Arrest Five Individuals on Firearm Charges
Dover Police have arrested 5 individuals on firearms charges. The investigation began at 4:00 p.m. yesterday when authorities observed a 17-year-old of Dover who was wanted by Dover Police in the area of 200 West Reed Street. Officers arrested the 17-year-old boy, and four other individuals who were identified as follows: 18-year-old Khalil Smith, 25-year-old…
Read MoreBeach Replenishment Project to Begin Tomorrow in Bethany Beach
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will begin a project tomorrow that will replenish the beach and dune in Bethany Beach between Third Street and Wellington Parkway. It is estimated, depending on weather, replenishment will take between 15 to 25 days to complete and will place an additional 320,000 cubic yards of sand on the…
Read MoreLewes Woman Charged With 3rd Offense Felony DUI
Delaware State Police have arrested 52-year-old Laura Wilson of Lewes for felony DUI and resisting arrest following a pursuit that occurred in Lewes overnight. At just before 1 am, a trooper on patrol observed a gray Jeep Grand Cherokee heading westbound on John J. Williams Highway approaching the intersection at Camellia Drive. The Jeep did…
Read MoreUPDATE: 37th Annual Delaware Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Cancelled Today, June 8th; Originally Scheduled for June 7th – 9th
UPDATE 6/8/23: Due to the air quality alert and health concerns, the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics scheduled for today, has been cancelled. The ceremony at Legislative Hall has been moved indoors into the lobby of the building. This will not be a formal ceremony, but instead will be an opportunity for Special…
Read MoreMagnolia Man Arrested for Shots Fired in Dover
An investigation by Dover Police into reports of shots fired after midnight Tuesday morning on May 16th has led to the arrest of 29-year-old Roger Barlow. Police were able to identify Barlow after detectives released photographs of him on social media platforms. U.S. Marshals First State Fugitive Task Force took Barlow into custody at a…
Read More18-Year-old Arrested in Ocean City After Stabbing Incident
Unhealthy Air Quality–in the Red Zone Today in Delaware; Improvements Projected for This Weekend
Smoke from wildfires in Canada is causing poor air quality in several regions of the United States. Angela Marconi, director of the DNREC Division of Air Quality tells the Talk of Delmarva that they have been seeing PM–particulate matter– levels in the red zone in Delaware… She says they recommend limiting both time outdoors as…
Read MoreEaston, MD Man Arrested for Malicious Burning
A 42-year-old Easton, Maryland man is in custody for malicious burning among other charges. The Easton Volunteer Fire Department yesterday responded to the University of Maryland Shore Medical System on South Washington Street after items were set on fire adjacent to the building. Fire Department personnel responded and quickly extinguished the flames. Upon reviewing surveillance…
Read MoreWicomico County Council Approves $193 Million Dollar Budget – 6 Percent Salary Increases for County Employees
The Wicomico County Council has approved the Fiscal Year 24 Budget. Some of the major highlights of the FY 24 budget include a 6% pay increase for most County employees and a higher wage scale for sworn law enforcement officers as part of an amended Collective Bargaining Agreement. The $193 Million Dollar Budget, which is…
Read MoreSnow Hill Woman Wanted for Burglary, Home Invasion
The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Maquia Tene Briddell who is wanted on an active Arrest Warrant– charged with Burglary 1st, 3rd, 4th and Con-Home Invasion. Her last known address was 500-25 Maple Street, Snow Hill, Maryland. Briddell is 41 years old. Her birthday is July 4th, 1981. She is black, 5’05 and…
Read MoreLincoln Man Arrested for DUI, Receiving Stolen Handgun Following Vehicle Pursuit in Smyrna Area
Delaware State Police have arrested a 34-year-old Lincoln man following a vehicle pursuit in the Smyrna area last night, in which the driver ended up losing control of the vehicle and crashing into a ditch. Troopers observed signs of impairment on Miguel Fantauzzi-Rivera, and a DUI investigation ensued. A subsequent search of his vehicle led…
Read MoreAir Quality Alert Issued Across MD Eastern Shore
UPDATE: DSP to Begin “Operation Braking Point 2.0” Friday
In January, Delaware State Police, the Office of Highway Safety and Department of Transportation took part in “Operation Braking Point” – a zero-tolerance, high-visibility traffic safety and enforcement campaign. Due to the outcome, “Operation Braking Point 2.0” will run from June 9th through the 17th and will focus on speeding to reduce the number of…
Read MoreTwo Arrested in Dover on Drug, Firearm Charges
Two men both of Dover have each been arrested in separate cases on drug and firearm charges. Police arrested 32-year-old Orlando Batson following a traffic stop Monday afternoon. The investigation began when members of the Drugs, Vice and Organized Crime Unit, along with the Street Crimes Unit, observed Batson downtown in the area of South…
Read MoreThreats Made on Facetime Leads to Arrest of Glen Burnie Resident; Lockdown Protocol at UMD Shore Medical Center
A 44-year-old Glen Burnie resident has been arrested for displaying a handgun on Facetime and threatening the lives of two individuals. A valid protection order through Caroline County existed between one of the individuals and Martin Jay Coleman. Police yesterday had responded to Washington St. at the University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton,…
Read MoreDelaware Child Safety Seat Legislation Passes House
Delaware legislation pertaining to child safety seats that was introduced on April 19th has passed the State House. Senate Bill 68 revises the safety seat requirements which currently requires an “appropriate” car seat or booster. This Act removes the existing fine for the first offense and requests law enforcement to provide a referral to the…
Read MoreDover Woman Arrested For DUI After Pursuit
Dover Man Arrested For Injuring Officer Investigating a Trespassing Complaint
A Dover man was arrested by Dover Police early Tuesday morning after he injured an officer who was following up on a trespassing complaint at the Capital Inn. Police were called for a man trespassing on the hotel property and one officer was told the suspect was leaving and given a description. Police located 29…
Read MoreDSP Arrest Bridgeville Man for Drug Dealing
After executing a search warrant at a Bridgeville home, the Sussex County Drug Unit arrested 29 year old Tijere Baldwin of Bridgeville. The investigation into Baldwin’s suspected dealing of narcotics began several months ago. At 6am Tuesday morning police went into Baldwin’s Mill Park Drive home with a search warrant, arrested Baldwin and found four…
Read MoreMERR to the Rescue of Stranded Horseshoe Crabs
The MERR Institute was called to help rescue of a huge number of horseshoe crabs in the Rehoboth Bay and Arnell Creek near Rehoboth Beach. Director of MERR, Suzanne Thurman, says the crabs were likely looking for a beach-like area to spawn and crossed a road and got stuck in dense patches of phragmites. Recent…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council Honors County Paramedics Team that Won Gold at JEMS
UPDATED – 06/06/23 – During this week’s Sussex County Council meeting, the SCEMS Team was honored by the Council for winning gold at the JEMS Competition in Indianapolis in April. ============================================================= ORIGINAL STORY – A Sussex County Emergency Medical Services team has won gold and the 2023 Journal of Emergency Medical Services (JEMS) Games in…
Read MoreBREAKING: Comm. Jay Lagree Withdraws from Race for Rehoboth Commissioner
Although he had filed to seek another term as Rehoboth Beach commissioner, Comm. Jay D. Lagree announced today that he is withdrawing his petition to seek re-election. Comm. Lagree intends to serve out his term and allow newcomer, Donald G. Preston, Jr., to assume his seat without an election. Comm. Lagree said he didn’t want…
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