Joe Ciccanti

Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash in Worcester County

By Joe Ciccanti / March 22, 2023

One motorist is dead after a two-vehicle crash on Route 113 at Groton Road in Worcester County late last night. A box truck was headed north on Route 113 when it crashed into a Kia Forte, which was traveling west on Groton Road. Authorities identified the one who died as 54-year-old Chauncey McKinley Johnson of…

Weekend Shooting in Salisbury Under Investigation

By Joe Ciccanti / March 22, 2023

The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred at a home on Dennis Street in Salisbury on Saturday evening. A 42-year old man was shot in the leg. He was transported to Tidal health. The injuries are not life-threatening. Anyone with information regarding the shooting should call the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office…

Fatal Crash in Caroline County, MD Under Investigation

By Joe Ciccanti / March 17, 2023

The Caroline County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash that occurred at Auction Rd and American Corner Rd south of Denton on Tuesday. The Vehicle was heading northbound on Auction Road. For unknown reasons, the vehicle left the roadway to the right and entered a ditch. The vehicle turned back onto the roadway and overcorrected, causing…

High Visibility DUI Patrols and Delaware Office of Highway Safety’s SoberLift Program Going on This Weekend

By Joe Ciccanti / March 17, 2023

The Delaware Office of Highway Safety is partnering with The Delaware State Police and local law enforcement to conduct high visibility DUI patrols throughout the state this weekend–through March 19th. Jason Coleman of the Delaware Office of Highway Safety tells the Talk of Delmarva 92.7 and 98.5 what else the state OHS is doing… To…

Salisbury Man Convicted of Assault, Weapons Offenses

By Joe Ciccanti / March 16, 2023

A 31-year-old Salisbury man has been convicted of First-Degree Assault and weapons offenses. Sentencing is postponed for the completion of a pre-sentencing investigation. Markel Barkley remains in custody pending sentencing. The charges stem from an incident that occurred on October 11th, 2022, in which Barkley threatened his then-girlfriend with an illegal handgun as they were…

Fire at Single Family Home in Carline County Under Investigation

By Joe Ciccanti / March 16, 2023

A fire on Main Street in Hillsboro, Caroline County overnight caused an estimated $500,000 in damage, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. The blaze originated in the Interior of Detached Garage, in which no smoke alarm was present. No deaths or injuries resulted from the fire. If anyone has information regarding this fire,…

Scam Alert: Troopers Warn About Scammers Posing as Delaware State Police

By Joe Ciccanti / March 16, 2023

Similar to the phone scam alert reported in Maryland, the Delaware State Police has also been investigating incidents in which victims receive phone calls from individuals posing as troopers. The scammers say they are wanted and/or owe bail money.  Many of the victims of these scams have been individuals listed on the Delaware sex offender…

Sussex Central High School Student Arrested for Possessing Firearm

By Joe Ciccanti / March 16, 2023

A 16-year-old Sussex Central High School student is facing a felony weapon charge after Delaware State Police found him with a handgun on school property. The Trooper removed the student from the classroom, searched his backpack, and found an unloaded handgun with accompanying ammunition. The officer confiscated the gun and took the teen into custody…

Lieutenant Governor Hall-Long Partners with UAW and the National Child Identification Program to Protect Delaware Children

By Joe Ciccanti / March 16, 2023

New measures are being put into place to ensure parents have over 90% of the information authorities need should a child ever go missing. The UAW is set to provide 360,000 identification kits to protect the children of Delaware in partnership with the National Child Identification Program. Delaware families will receive an inkless, at-home child…

Maryland Seeks Federal Assistance for Invasive Species That Threaten Chesapeake Bay’s Commercial Fishing Industry

By Joe Ciccanti / March 16, 2023

Maryland Governor Wes Moore is calling on the federal government to declare the expanding population of invasive fish species to be an ongoing commercial fishery disaster in the Maryland waters of the Chesapeake Bay. The governor sent a letter to U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo requesting the declaration under provisions of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation…

Norfolk, VA Man Dies After Crash Involving Maryland State Trooper Earlier This Month Wicomico County

By Joe Ciccanti / March 16, 2023

The Maryland State Police is investigating a fatal crash that involved a Maryland State Trooper. Shortly after 3:00 p.m. yesterday, hospital personnel at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center pronounced 73-year-old Daniel Clark of Norfolk, Virginia dead. Clark was a motorist who had been injured in the crash. The crash occurred at 7:30 a.m.…

Early Closure of The Woodland Ferry

By Joe Ciccanti / March 16, 2023

The Woodland Ferry will close at 10:30am on Monday, March 20th. Normal operations will resume at 7:00am on Tuesday, March 21st. For more information, visit DelDOT’s website at www.deldot.gov.

New Worcester County Tourism and Economic Development Office and Visitors Center in Snow Hill

By Joe Ciccanti / March 16, 2023

If you’re looking for places to tour as well as upcoming events on Maryland’s coast, the new Worcester County Tourism and Economic Development (WCTED) Office and Visitors Center is now open at 107 West Green Street in Snow Hill. 70 community friends gathered earlier this month to cut the ribbon and open the doors to…

State Fire Marshal Investigating House Fire in Dewey Beach

By Joe Ciccanti / March 16, 2023

The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that happened yesterday (Wednesday) in Dewey Beach. The incident occurred at around 2:30 p.m. on Carolina Street. The Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company arrived on the scene and found smoke and flames coming from the structure. The Lewes Fire Department, Bethany Beach Fire…

Delaware State Police Investigating Two-Vehicle Crash in Long Neck Area

By Joe Ciccanti / March 15, 2023

Delaware State Police are investigating a two-vehicle collision that happened yesterday (Wednesday) on Indian Mission Road at Route 24. DSP confirms with the Talk of Delmarva 92.7 and 98.5 that one vehicle ran a red light and that one party was flown to an area hospital for unknown injuries. We will have more information on…

Traffic Alert: Temporary Closure of Street in Salisbury for Crane Installation

By Joe Ciccanti / March 15, 2023

The City of Salisbury is informing residents and visitors that Main Street from Court Street to Baptist Street will be closed tomorrow (Thursday) from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. to allow for the installation of a tower crane. During this time, the street will be impassable to all through traffic. All surrounding streets will be…

Catholic Charities and Goodwill Partner on Donation Program

By Joe Ciccanti / March 15, 2023

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington and Goodwill of Delaware & Delaware County announced today an operational collaboration benefitting people that both non-profit organizations serve. As part of the new collaboration, parishes in the Wilmington Diocese will host donation drives in partnership with Goodwill. Donated items will be sold in Goodwill stores across Delaware,…

AAA: Don’t Rely on the ‘Luck of the Irish’–Safety Tips Ahead of St. Patrick’s Day Weekend

By Joe Ciccanti / March 15, 2023

This year St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Friday this year, and that means more parties throughout the weekend. St. Patrick’s Day is one of the deadliest times on our nation’s roads. The Delaware Office of Highway Safety offers these tips to have a safe St. Patrick’s Day weekend. • If you’re venturing out to…

DELDOT Traffic Alert: Road Closure Beginning Next Week for Bridge Improvements

By Joe Ciccanti / March 15, 2023

A road between Georgetown and Ellendale will be closed beginning Monday, March 20th. According to DelDOT, bridge improvement work will be done on West Robbins Road between Redden Road and Maple Branch Road. The closure of West Robbins Road will continue through late May. The time frame is weather permitting. Detour Information:Detour: Motorists traveling southbound…

Delaware State Police Identify Driver in Single Vehicle Car Crash

By Joe Ciccanti / March 15, 2023

The man who died in a car crash outside of Hartly on March 10th has been identified as 22-year-old Denigres Domingo-Domingo of Marydel, Maryland. According to police, he drove at a high rate of speed and failed to negotiate a curve. As a result, the vehicle struck a wooden post next to a private driveway. The…

Deadline End of April for Community Water Project Proposals

By Joe Ciccanti / March 15, 2023

DNREC encourages Delaware non-profit organizations, conservation districts, community organizations and homeowners’ associations to submit water project proposals. The project proposals would then be considered for matching grants funds from DNREC’s Community Water Quality Improvement Grants program. DNREC expects the grant award projects in this cycle to range from $25,000 to $75,000. Community Water Quality Improvement…

Dover PD Selected to be Inaugural Member of the Nation’s First-Ever Law Enforcement-Community Engagement Network

By Joe Ciccanti / March 15, 2023

The Dover Police Department has been selected is among a small group of agencies selected to participate in the nation’s first cohort of the Law Enforcement Community-Engagement Network (LECEN). The 2023 trial cohort will set the stage for the full launch of the full network in the second half of 2023. Its members will offer…

Bill Introduced Expands Definition of “Individuals Experiencing Homelessness”

By Joe Ciccanti / March 15, 2023

State Representative Sean Lynn is sponsoring a bill that amends House Bill 55 regarding homelessness. According to the description, “This Act is the Bill of Rights for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness to ensure that all individuals, regardless of housing status, have equal opportunity to live in decent, safe, sanitary, and healthful accommodations and enjoy equality of…

Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags in Memory of State Representative Donna Stone

By Joe Ciccanti / March 15, 2023

Following the passing of Former 32nd District State Representative Donna Stone this month, Governor Carney has ordered the Delaware flag at state buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff until sunset Thursday, March 16th. This is being done in recognition and memory of Representative Stone’s service to the State of Delaware. Governor Carney said he…

Delmarva Chicken Festival to Return for 100-Year Anniversary

By Joe Ciccanti / March 13, 2023

The Delmarva Chicken Festival is coming back–just for this year to celebrate 100 years of chicken. The festival will take place Saturday, October 7th at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium in Salisbury, Maryland from 1 to 7 pm. The event will be free and open to everyone. If anyone is interested in participating in the festival,…