Joe Ciccanti
Multiple individuals who were living in 11 separate units at a three-story apartment building in Denton have been displaced after a fire occurred yesterday. The blaze started in the interior second floor stairwell, but the cause is still under investigation. Damage is estimated at $175,000. The smoke alarm status was present with activation according to…
The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division (CID) continues to investigate the shooting that occurred on Chippewa Boulevard in Salisbury on July 5th that resulted in one individual being killed and seven others injured. Despite numerous leads and information already obtained during the investigation, the Sheriff’s Office believes that the public may still have…
An investigation into shots fired in Dover that began early Saturday morning has led to the arrest of a 16-year-old of Dover. Police say the shooting occurred at Rockford Crossing where officers located a home that had been struck by gunfire. 5 individuals were inside, but no injuries were reported as a result of this…
As a record-breaking heat wave that has sizzled the southwestern United States heads east, Sussex County is offering a way for you to cool down over the next few days. National Weather Service forecasters are predicting temperatures the next several days to soar into the mid and upper 90s, with heat index values at or…
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…
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…
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…
Legislation introduced this week aims to save millions of federal dollars by curbing erroneous payments to individuals who have passed away. Senators Tom Carper and John Kennedy of Louisiana yesterday introduced the Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act. Senator Carper’s original bipartisan legislation set up such provisions to curb the erroneous payments for a temporary three-year period, and the new…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
The 6-month Atlantic Hurricane Season began June 1st and runs through November 30th, with the peak months of the season coming up in August and September. Officials at the Sussex County Emergency Operations Center this weekend stressed the importance of preparation for hurricanes as well as other types of severe storms and natural disasters. Joe…
A 39-year-old Wilmington man has been sentenced to 68 months in prison for distribution of methamphetamine throughout Delaware. According to court documents, throughout 2022, Victor Rodriguez received parcels mailed from California at various Wilmington addresses. These parcels contained pounds of methamphetamine, some of which were over 95% pure according to subsequent lab testing. David C.…
The bridge on Concord Pond Road over Concord Pond Spillway will be getting new pile jackets, bridge deck overlay and repairs. Work will start on Wednesday, August 2nd through Friday, September 8th (weather permitting). The work will take place within the waterway and the roadway across the bridge with traffic control. Motorists can expect lane closures with flaggers Monday…
The Delaware State Police are looking for a 25-year-old Frederica woman they say is wanted for a felony assault in Kent County. Jhazmond Landry has been known to frequent the Dover area. Attempts to locate Landry have been unsuccessful. Troopers are asking anyone who may know where Jhazmond Landry is to contact Detective C. Bowie…
Two University of Maryland Eastern Shore students will represent the University through the White House’s Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Brittney Henry, a pharmacy major, and Khamara Logan, a junior Human Ecology major with a concentration in fashion merchandising, were among a field of 102 students from…
With the summer season in full swing, extreme heat can pose a serious threat to peoples’ health. Prolonged exposure to high temperatures can lead to heat exhaustion, heat stroke and other serious health complications. The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) shares the following information to stay safe and healthy. Additional Information from the Delaware…
Three teenagers have been arrested for an armed robbery that occurred earlier this week on N. Main St. in Hebron, Maryland. The victim was in the parking lot working at around 11:30 a.m. on July 18th, when three teens approached him. They assaulted him and tried to take his work truck and additional property. One…
A Salisbury man is currently being held without bond at Wicomico County Detention Center after the county Sheriff’s Office Community Action Team (CAT) conducted an investigation into the distribution of controlled dangerous substances from his home on Jack Drive. On June 27th, surveillance that was established at the home of 59-year-old Charles Lee Huntington showed…
Today, July 20th, is Opening Day of the Delaware State Fair. Gates will open at 12:00 noon marking the start of the 104th year of the fair. You’ll find additional information on the State Fair website. HOME | Delaware State Fair
Gary Lee Corkell, who is a Tier 3 Sex Offender, was arrested on a Caroline County District Court Arrest Warrant for failing to provide required information during re-registration appointment. Caroline County Sheriff’s Office Detectives learned that Corkell had been operating a vehicle without providing that information as required by the State of Maryland. Corkell was…
The title of “Master in Chancery,” which has existed in Delaware since the 1980s, is now referred to as ““Magistrate in Chancery.” The previous title–“Mastery in Chancery”–carries negative connotations for many Delawareans due to the use of the word “master” and its connection to slavery. According to the State of Delaware Administrative Office of the…