Joe Ciccanti
An elderly man has suffered severe burn injuries in a fire that occurred earlier this evening. He was transported by the Maryland State Police Aviation Command to a Baltimore area burn center for treatment. The blaze occurred on Osborne Road in Hurlock, Dorchester County in an outside burn pile. According to the Office of the…
A Dorchester County man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison, with all but 20 years suspended, following convictions for cocaine manufacturing, possession of a large amount of fentanyl, and firearm drug trafficking. The first 10 years are mandatory without the possibility of parole. Investigators say the case began in 2024 with an investigation…
Delaware Attorney General Kathleen Jennings has filed a civil lawsuit against Glock, alleging the company knowingly designs and sells handguns that can be easily converted into illegal machine guns using devices known as Glock switches. The lawsuit claims Glock ignored warnings about the conversions and failed to adopt safety measures to prevent them. The complaint…
Salisbury Police have charged one man and are seeking a second suspect following an assault that happened October 18th outside Bury Tavern on West Main Street. The victim, a 43-year-old man, is in critical condition. Police say the victim was involved in a verbal altercation with the two men that escalated into a physical confrontation.…
Delaware Electric Cooperative (DEC) has announced that its Beat the Peak program has saved members more than $50 million since its launch in 2008. The voluntary initiative has saved members $4.5 million in 2026 alone. The Beat the Peak program encourages members to reduce electricity use during times of peak demand, when the cost of…
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) announced the successful completion of its Disaster Assistance Center (DAC) workshop, a full‑day event designed to validate, refine, and enhance the recently developed plan. The workshop brought together local, state, Federal, and nonprofit partners to strengthen Maryland’s ability to support disaster survivors through coordinated, efficient recovery operations. The…
A fire at a three-story, senior living, apartment building in Salisbury has resulted in the displacement of six residents. The complex management and the American Red Cross are assisting the displaced occupants. The fire at Pine Bluff Village on Riverside Drive occurred shortly after 12:30 A.M. According to the Office of the Maryland State Fire…
Following a grand jury indictment, Maryland State Police arrested a 27-year-old East New Market, Maryland man connected to a Dorchester County death investigation this past summer. The Office of the State’s Attorney in Dorchester County presented the case to the Dorchester County Grand Jury on Monday, October 19th. The Grand Jury returned an indictment against…
Dr. Mike Katz, Republican nominee for the United States Senate, will deliver a live statewide address tonight at 8:00 p.m, ahead of the start of early voting tomorrow, October 22nd. Dr. Katz, a pediatric critical care anesthesiologist, business executive, and former Democrat State Senator, is challenging 16-year incumbent U.S. Senator Chris Coons. In his address, Dr.…
Maryland reports a significant reduction of benefit theft. State officials say reimbursements for stolen food and cash assistance benefits fell 71% during the first three months of the state’s transition to chip-and-tap EBT cards, compared with the same period last year. The state Department of Human Services reports reimbursements dropped from about $3.14 million to…
Maryland Transportation Secretary Katie Thomson met with officials in Caroline, Talbot and Dorchester counties to discuss a proposed six-year, $21.9 billion transportation spending plan for fiscal years 2027 through 2032. Local projects include highway resurfacing in Caroline County, pedestrian safety and traffic-flow improvements along U.S. 50 in Talbot County, and a planned roundabout at MD…
UPDATED – 10/16/26 – Milford Police Department have identified 78 year-old Thomas W. Spahr of Milford, as the sole occupant/operator who died in a fatal single vehicle crash on October 13, 2026 on South DuPont Boulevard. =========================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 10/15/26 – Milford police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash Tuesday morning, October 13th, on…
A letter with a suspicious substance was sent to Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester’s office. Officials say the letter was intercepted by Capitol Police and taken for investigation. Neither the Senator nor her staff are in any immediate danger, as officers implemented safety protocols and took swift action.
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer and First Lady Dr. Lauren Meyer have announced the birth of their son. The couple said they and the baby are healthy and thanked the medical professionals and caregivers who assisted them. They also expressed gratitude for the support and kindness shown to their family as they begin this new chapter.…
The first segment of Maryland’s muzzleloader deer season will be open Oct. 22-24 statewide. Hunters in Region B — the state’s central, southern, and eastern regions — can also use muzzleloaders from Oct. 26-31 for antlerless deer only. The early muzzleloader season for sika deer of either sex is open statewide Oct. 22-24, followed by…
AAA and other traffic safety partners are recognizing National Move Over Day on Saturday, October 17th, urging drivers to slow down or move over for roadside workers and stopped vehicles. From 2019 through 2023, more than 2,100 people nationwide were struck and killed while working or stranded along roadways. Delaware expanded its Move Over Law…
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings has joined a coalition of 23 other states in raising concerns about safety and privacy practices at Character.AI, an artificial intelligence chatbot platform, as the company goes through bankruptcy proceedings. The states are seeking protections for children and consumers, including safeguards for sensitive personal data and private chatbot conversations, in…
Dover police arrested 14 people during a downtown enforcement operation on Tuesday, October 13th, targeting ongoing criminal activity and quality-of-life concerns. The operation, conducted with assistance from state and federal agencies, focused on South New Street and South Governors Avenue near Reed Street. Charges included trespassing, drug dealing, conspiracy and possession of a controlled substance.…
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced that a Harrington man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison in two child rape cases involving separate victims. 37-year-old William Conard pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree rape and two counts of third-degree rape. An investigation led by Delaware State Police found that Conard, over a period…