Posts Tagged ‘Lewes’
Lewes Man Charged after Domestic Incident
A Lewes man has been arrested after a domestic incident at Angola by the Bay late Saturday night where a man threatened his girlfriend with a gun. Delaware State Police contacted 28 year old Christopher Lare and arrested him. They found him in possession of a Glock magazine with 2 rounds of ammunition. Police learned…
Read MoreUPDATED: State Fire Marshal Investigating Deadly Morning Fire East of Millsboro
UPDATED 8:30am – A fire in a house trailer on Harmons Hill Road just before 4:30 this morning has left one person dead and another in stable condition at Beebe Hospital. Millsboro firefighters arrived at the scene to find flames shooting from the home. State Fire Marshal investigators say a 27 year old woman was…
Read MoreTwo Teens Charged in Rash of BB Gun Incidents
Two 17 year old boys from Bridgeville and Lewes have been arrested by Delaware State Police after a rash of incidents where homes and vehicles were damaged by a BB gun. Police learned that a BB gun was stolen from the Rehoboth Walmart on November 30th – then between December 1st and 8th at least…
Read MoreUPDATED: Fire Marshal Says Blaze that Destroyed Long Neck Apartment Complex was Arson
UPDATED 11/29/18 – An investigation into a fire at a Long Neck apartment complex that is under construction was arson. The State Fire Marshal has been investigating the fire since it broke out at Carillon Woods after 9pm on November 8th. They ask anyone who may have witnessed any activity at the complex to contact…
Read MoreFriday Morning Crash Injures 2 in Rehoboth Beach
A serious crash Friday morning shut down the southbound lanes on Route 1 just south of Route 24 in Rehoboth. Delaware State Police say just after 9:40 a car traveling northbound in the left turn lane crossed the concrete median and collided head on with a cement mixer. The driver of the car, a 48…
Read MoreLewes Woman Sentenced for Embezzling from Beebe Hospital
A Lewes woman has been sentenced for embezzling money from her employer. Officials say 49 year old Hope Abram, was the revenue director at Beebe Hospital, when she requested refund checks for fictitious people at made-up addresses, then deposited the checks into her own account when they were returned. She was sentenced to 25 years…
Read MoreNew Women’s Veterans Memorial to be Dedicated Saturday at Leg Hall in Dover
A new monument will be unveiled on Saturday on the grounds of Legislative Hall (Legislative Ave & Martin Luther King Blvd North). A dedication ceremony will begin at noon. The monument honors women who have served in the military or in support of military efforts and will pay tribute to Delaware women, both known and…
Read MoreLewes Woman Charged after Resisting Arrest & Assault on a Trooper
A Lewes woman has been arrested after an incident at the Wawa on Dartmouth Drive Sunday night. Delaware State Police were called for a disorderly woman who was asking customers for gas money and cursing at them if they refused. The suspect ran off when police located her, but as the Trooper tried to detain…
Read MoreUPDATE: Lead Levels in Lewes Drinking Water Again Below EPA & DE Action Level
UPDATE 8/31/18 The following is from the City of Lewes, DE website: ************************************ The Lewes Board of Public Works says testing of the lead levels in the water at Cape Henlopen Schools, Beebe Hospital, Harbor Healthcare and Children’s Beach House have come back below the EPA and Delaware State Office of Drinking Water action level…
Read MoreMan Arrested for 4th DUI after He Crashes, Rolls SUV and Abandons Injured Passengers
State police have arrested Travis Lucyies, 33, of Jackson, Alabama after he sped along Coastal Highway around 9:45 p.m. Tuesday at an estimated 100+ m.p.h. eventually crashing and rolling his SUV and abandoning his two injured passengers as he fled on foot. That accident happened at Wescoats Road outside Lewes. But police say Lucyies had…
Read MoreUPDATED: Burglary Suspect Arrested Last Week Nabbed by Lewes PD
UPDATED – 7/25/18 – Lewes Police have arrested a Rehoboth man for a burglary at the Lewes Yacht Club on July 16th. Police say 30 year old David Honeycutt went into the Yacht Club around 5pm while the club was open and went to the employee area and took property from three purses. He was…
Read MoreUPDATED: Fire Damages Home in Oak Orchard Area
UPDATED – 7/21/18 – A family of five is being helped by the American Red Cross after firefighters from Indian River were called to Devon Drive in the River Winds development just after midnight for a trailer fire. Crews arriving at the scene found fire coming from the home. Fire officials believe an outside shed…
Read MoreWilmington Woman Arrested for Stealing & Burning Flag in Honor of Fallen Trooper
The Delaware State Police arrested a Wilmington woman for stealing and burning a flag which occurred last evening. The incident occurred on Friday, July 13, 2018 at approximately 5:15 p.m., after a report was received by a concerned citizen that a flag was stolen from the area of the Nassau Bridge located on Coastal Highway…
Read MoreFire Damages Gull Point Home near Millsboro
Indian River firefighters were called for a fire at a residence on Crepe Myrtle Drive at Gull Point east of Millsboro just after 8pm. Neighbors reported smoke coming from the garage. EMS arrived on the scene and reported to arriving fire personnel that there was heavy smoke and fire coming from the multi-residential building. Crews…
Read MoreUPDATED: Fatal Fire on Fisher Road
UPDATED 12pm – The State Fire Marshal and Delaware State Police are investigating a fire that took the life of one person on Fisher Road south of Milton. The call came in just after 4:45 this morning and crews from Lewes, Milton and Rehoboth found fire showing from the two-story home when they arrived. Officials…
Read MoreOak Orchard Crash Leaves Lewes Motorcycle Driver Critical at Christiana Hospital
An investigation into a motorcycle crash Saturday just before noon continues in the Oak Orchard area. Delaware State Police say a truck pulling a boat and trailer northbound on Oak Orchard Road began a right turn into a parking lot. A motorcycle driven by a 58 year old man from Lewes began to pass the…
Read MoreCoastal Delaware Restaurant Week is Underway
Today is the start of Coastal Delaware Restaurant Week. Many restaurants in Rehoboth, Lewes, Bethany and the surrounding areas are offering prix fixe menus – a portion of the proceeds will benefit Meals on Wheels. Click here for more information and to find out what restaurants are taking part.
Read MoreTown Hall Meeting on Brandywine Valley SPCA Proposed Purchase of Safe Haven Facility
The Brandywine Valley SPCA is looking to purchase the former Safe Haven Facility in Georgetown. Two Town Hall meetings will be held this week to get your input on the SPCA’s intended purchase and plans for the unused shelter to become a Rescue & Rehab Center for dogs and cats. The first Town Hall meeting…
Read MoreWeekend Beach Bus Service from Lewes to Rehoboth Begins this Weekend!
DART’s Beach Bus service is starting early this season! The 201 Red Line and the 204 Yellow Line will provide weekend bus service for the first three weekends in May starting on Saturday, May 5. Bus service will be available in the areas of downtown Lewes, the Cape May Lewes Ferry Terminal and along the…
Read MoreParking Meters Now in Effect in Lewes; Coming Soon to Rehoboth Beach
The weather is getting warmer – so you know the summer season is just around the corner. With the arrival of May in Lewes – that means the parking meters, including the Pay & Display machines in the City and Beach lots, are now turned on! You’ll have to feed the meter between 9am and 6pm –…
Read MoreSafeWise Ranks 4 Sussex County Towns as the Safest Cities in Delaware
According to the 2018 ranking of the safest cities in Delaware by Safewise – four are in Sussex County – Lewes, Milton, Selbyville and Millsboro. SafeWise reviewed the 2016 FBI crime report statistics and population data. The evaluation is based on the number of reported violent crimes (aggravated assault, murder, rape, and robbery) in each…
Read More4 Arrested After Walgreens Robbery in Lewes
Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery at the Walgreens in Lewes just after 2 Friday morning. Police say two suspects went inside and jumped over the counter while two others acted as lookouts. One suspect who was armed with a gun ordered the pharmacist to unlock the safes as they took several bottles of…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council: OTC Public Hearing – Round 2; Vote on Change of Zone Deferred
The second, court-ordered public hearing on the Overbrook Town Center change of zone application is underway in the Sussex County Council chambers. Attorney Jim Fuqua spoke for the developer, TD Rehoboth, LLC. Much of his comment reflects on what was brought up during the first public hearing in 2016, however the developer has opted to…
Read MorePeak Winds During Storm
Some of the peak wind gusts recorded around the peninsula Friday include: 70 mph Chincoteague 66 Lewes 62 Ocean City 62 Dover 61 Salisbury Winds Saturday will blow from the north northwest at 15 to 25 miles per hour.
Read MoreUPDATED: Lewes Water Safe to Drink
UPDATED – 10:40am – Water safe to drink The BPW has received the lab results on the water samples taken from the system. The water is safe to consume. There is no need to continue boiling water.================================================= Lewes Board of Public Works – Precautionary Drinking Water Warning BOIL YOUR WATER BEFORE USING May Be At…
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