Joe Ciccanti
Delaware State Police have arrested two volunteer firefighters–Jay Droney of Millville and Jordan Hastings of Delmar–both in their 20’s– following a hate crime investigation. The case stems from an incident in February, 2024 at the Millville Volunteer Fire Company, where Droney, who is 27, and Hastings who is 23—reportedly chased a coworker with a noose-shaped…
Jordona Ndon, a former nurse practitioner from Delaware now living in Virginia, has agreed to pay $50,000 to settle allegations that she violated the False Claims Act. According to the Department of Justice, between November 2017 and June 2018, she signed hundreds of orders for unnecessary orthotic braces for Medicare patients in Delaware without proper…
The cause of a residential structure fire in Eden, Maryland is under investigation. According to the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office, yesterday, April 15th at shortly after 2 p.m., Worcester County Emergency Services received a 911 call about a structure fire at a property on McGrath Road. First responders found a fully involved fire with…
State Representative Kevin Hensley of Townsend has entered a plea agreement following a drunk driving crash that happened in 2024. He pleaded guilty to Vehicular Assault 3rd Degree and DUI after causing a collision that injured another driver. Hensley will lose his license for a year, serve probation, complete DUI instruction, pay a $500 fine,…
Delaware State Police have arrested a 44-year-old Georgetown woman for her 7th DUI offense. According to police, yesterday, April 15th at about 3:18 a.m., a trooper on patrol saw a Chevrolet Cruze traveling eastbound on Wilson Hill Road near Downs Road with an improperly displayed license plate. The trooper pulled the car over and spoke to…
The Laurel Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Unit has arrested a 34-year-old Laurel, Delaware man– Jesse Frank–following a month-long sexual assault investigation involving both Delaware and Maryland. The investigation began in March 2025 after reports that Frank had sexually abused a minor over an extended period across both states. Working with the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office,…
With public safety as the number one goal, DelDOT’s sidewalk/driveway project has been completed in the main part of Dewey Beach. Sidewalks have been widened and made ADA compliant. In an effort to keep folks from jay-walking, the center island post and ropes project continues, and should be completed by April 21st, according to the…
UPDATED – 04/15/25 – Two suspects have been arrested in connection to a deadly shooting on March 12th at Nutter Park in Seaford which left 23 year old Schweitzer Dessin with critical gunshot wounds – he later died at a nearby hospital from his injuries. Three other victims were injured in the incident. Delaware…
UPDATE: The Dover Police Department is canceling the gold alert for Robert Baines. He has been located and is safe. Previous Post: The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for an 88-year-old man from Dover. Robert Baines was last seen on MacArthur Drive on Wednesday, April 9th at 9:30 p.m. Baines is described…
Governor Matt Meyer this afternoon delivered his 2025 State of the State Address before a joint session of the Delaware General Assembly. During the address, Governor Meyer highlighted issues surrounding medical debt… Governor Meyer called for decisive action on other key priorities including education reform, affordable housing, accessible healthcare, workforce development, and efficient government operations. ———————————————————————————– Governor Matt Meyer…
Building on previous efforts to address rising energy prices, legislators introduced new legislation today aimed at making energy bills more affordable for Delawareans. Sponsored by Representative Debra Heffernan and Senator Trey Paradee, House Bill 116 would give the Delaware Public Service Commission the ability to approve lower gas and electric rates for low-income households. Under HB…
Lisa Blunt Rochester’s First Bill as U.S. Senator Aims to Boost Affordable Housing Supply Nationwide
Many Americans who are struggling to find safe, affordable housing could see relief under new bipartisan legislation aimed at addressing the nation’s housing shortage. The goal of the Housing Supply Frameworks Act (S.1299) is to boost the supply of affordable housing across income levels. The legislation aims to help communities reform zoning and land use…
A house fire occurred late last night on Locust Grove in Easton, Talbot County. The blaze broke out at a two story, single family home with a basement. No occupants were inside at the time of fire. The exact cause remains under investigation at this time. Damage to both structure and contents is estimated to…
Delaware State Police Detectives are investigating a stabbing that occurred in Bridgeville that left one man injured. According to police, the stabbing occurred yesterday evening, April 9th at around 8:15 p.m. in the area of Coverdale Road near Camelia Lane. When troopers arrived, they learned that the 41-year-old man had been stabbed by an unknown…
A confirmed rabid raccoon has been found in the vicinity of Powell Circle, Berlin, Maryland. If you, your family or your pets have had contact with the rabid raccoon, contact Worcester County Health Department’s Office of Environmental Health immediately at 410-352-3234. Contact includes bites, scratches or other direct contact to persons or pets. Officials urge…
Detectives from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division are trying to find out more information regarding an incident in which a home and vehicle were targeted by gunfire. On the night of Monday, April 8th, deputies responded to reports of the shots fired into/at the home on Zion Road in Salisbury. Both the…
On the final day of session, the Maryland General Assembly passed a $67 billion budget for fiscal year 2026, which includes $1.6 billion in new fees—such as a 3% sales tax on IT and data services. Passing a balanced budget is the only constitutionally-mandated duty of the Maryland General Assembly. Senator Mary Beth Carozza voiced…
Tomorrow, April 10th at 2:30 p.m., Delaware Governor Matt Meyer will deliver his 2025 State of the State Address before a joint session of the Delaware General Assembly. During the address, Governor Meyer will outline his legislative priorities, reflect on the administration’s accomplishments, and present his vision for Delaware’s future. The speech will be livestreamed…
A news conference was held today to reintroduce the Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe (NO FAKES) Act. U.S. Senator Chris Coons along with Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee introduced the NO FAKES Act last year as a means to protect the voices and visual likenesses of creators and individuals from the proliferation…
MERR has provided an update regarding a dead 44-foot humpback whale that was stranded on a sandbar in Indian River Bay on March 31st. Due to its size, shallow waters, and poor weather, initial towing attempts failed. A second attempt was scheduled for April 9th, but heavy rain and strong winds on April 7th through…
The Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) has partnered with DocuPet to launch a new and user-friendly online dog licensing system for Delaware pet owners starting today. This modern platform includes DocuPet’s free HomeSafe® 24/7 lost pet service, which helps quickly reunite lost dogs with their families. Licensed dogs receive a tag with a unique code linked…
The Dover Police Department is investigating an incident in which shots were fired on Monday afternoon. The incident resulted in two vehicles being damaged. Dover Police received a report of one vehicle struck by gunfire on West North Street. Police say the driver was traveling near Simon Circle when the shots were fired. Police learned…
The Laurel Police Department today issued a public notice of increased police presence in the area of West 8th Street in Laurel. The post was in reference to a search warrant being executed as the culmination of an in-depth drug dealing investigation. With the assistance of the Delaware State Police, a search warrant was executed…
The City of Salisbury will be restoring Carroll Street traffic flow from Circle Avenue to U.S. Route 13 after re-evaluating its 2022 redesign. Mayor Randy Taylor emphasized that months of consideration and careful planning went into the decision. He says more than two years of practical experience and observation have shown the extra-wide bike paths…
Delaware lawmakers have introduced legislation– House Bill 110–to address the FBI’s denial of the state’s request for a service code needed for fingerprint-based background checks in the adult-use marijuana market. The FBI cited the lack of explicit statutory language specifying who must undergo these checks. Sponsored by Rep. Ed Osienski and Sen. Trey Paradee, HB…