Joe Ciccanti
A bill that limits the restrictions a county may impose on the operation of marijuana establishments has passed the Delaware House and is now ready for Governor Matt Meyer’s signature. House Majority Whip Ed Osienski issued a statement on the successful passage of Senate Bill 75– stating that the intent of passing legislation that legalized…
Two individuals have been arrested and another will face criminal charges following pursuits involving two stolen vehicles on Friday morning. According to State Police, on June 20th at about 5:00 in the morning, troopers spotted two Maryland-registered Hyundais—a Santa Fe and a Sonata—reported stolen that morning, traveling south on Bay Road near President Drive…
Delaware State Police have arrested 61-year-old Magnolia man for his 9th DUI felony offense. Police arrested Anthony McLeish following a traffic stop in Dover on Saturday. According to State Police, McLeish exhibited multiple signs of impairment and failed Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. When the trooper attempted to arrest him, McLeish fled on foot but was…
The Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours today, Wednesday, June 25th–weather permitting. The application with a truck mounted sprayer will be done to control adult mosquitoes in Milford as well as near Seaford, Bridgeville, Greenwood, Harrington, and Felton. All insecticides to be used are registered with the USEPA…
In a joint letter to Congress, Governor Matt Meyer joined 23 Governors in urging Congress to support the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The letter, led by North Carolina Governor Josh Stein, expressed concern that current legislative proposals could impact the program, which provides food assistance to low-income individuals and families. Governor Matt Meyer says the proposed SNAP…
In what was a historic vote, the Delaware House of Representatives passed a bill to permanently abolish the death penalty in the First State. The constitutional amendment passed yesterday, June 24th with bipartisan support by a vote of 28 to 12. House Bill 35 (S) now heads to the Senate and will be assigned to…
DelDOT and other officials were in Lewes for the ceremonial groundbreaking of the SR 1, Minos Conaway Road Grade Separated Intersection Project. The Talk of Delmarva’s Joe Ciccanti has more… The SR 1, Minos Conaway Road Grade Separated Intersection Project provides a grade separated intersection to separate through movements along SR 1 and turning movements…
Milford Police are investigating an incident in which a person was shot and injured yesterday June 19th. Police responded to Valley Drive in Milford, Kent County. When officers arrived on scene after 11 a.m. they located a 22-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment…
The Woodland Ferry will be closed on Monday, June 23rd and Tuesday, June 24th, according to DelDOT. Normal operations will resume on Wednesday, June 25th.
The Delaware House this week passed two bills that aid in protecting Delawareans’ civil liberties and increasing safety. Sponsored by Rep. Mara Gorman and Sen. Marie Pinkney, House Bill 153 and House Bill 142 both focus on arrest authority. HB 153 puts a clear end to the outdated and dangerous practice of “citizen’s arrests” in Delaware…
UPDATE 06/19/25: Delaware State Police have identified 64-year-old David Edwards of Camden-Wyoming, as the man who died in a motorcycle crash on Tuesday night in Camden. The Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate the crash. Previous Post: A motorcyclist is dead after a crash that occurred yesterday evening in Camden. According to…
Laurel Police have arrested a male juvenile for trespassing at Hollybrook Apartments, where he was found sitting outside despite not living there. The arrest happened around 3 a.m. June 18th. When officers attempted to detain him, he resisted and tried to flee. After a struggle, he was arrested and found with a loaded .22 caliber…
The Delaware Senate passed two bills to update user-based fees for the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and the Department of Transportation (DelDOT), ensuring that those who use these services—not general taxpayers—cover the rising operational costs. House Bill 175 modernizes DNREC fees for the first time since 1991, raising funds for…
A fire that occurred last night in one of the buildings at the Salisbury University Campus was accidental, according to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal. Fire officials say the spontaneous combustion of oily rags caused the fire. Specifically, the blaze broke out in the office within the Chick-fil-A. The fire caused no deaths…
Governor Matt Meyer has announced that Jennifer Donahue has been sworn in as a judge on the Sussex County Family Court. She was confirmed by the Delaware State Senate earlier today, June 18th. According to the Governor’s Office, Donahue is filling a newly created seat. As Sussex County’s population growth booms, the Sussex County Family…
Recognizing the economic harm and deceptive practices often associated with multi-level marketing (MLM) programs, the Delaware House has passed legislation to strengthen consumer protections for individuals who participate in them. House Substitute 1 for House Bill 162, which is sponsored by Rep. Melanie Ross Levin and Sen. Stephanie Hansen, would ensure people are fully informed before signing up for…
Easton Police arrested 31-year-old Deondre Williams of Cambridge, 21-year-old Makhyla Jenkins of Easton, MD, and 20-year-old Jeremiah Carter of Cambridge in connection with an armed robbery that happened on June 2nd at BayVanguard Bank. All face multiple felony charges, including armed robbery, assault, and firearm offenses. The arrests followed a joint investigation involving the FBI…
Delaware State Police have arrested two individuals– 44-year-old Richard Dalton and 30-year-old Lauren Carter–both of Dover, on felony drug charges following a traffic stop yesterday, June 17th. A trooper stopped them after running a red light in Dover and saw drug paraphernalia in plain view. A search revealed heroin, crack cocaine, and additional paraphernalia. Dalton,…
June marks the beginning of peak tick season in Delaware. With warmer weather increasing outdoor activities, the risk of tick bites and tick-borne illnesses rises significantly. The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) and the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) remind Delawareans to take proactive steps to protect themselves, their families, and…
In Dewey Beach, a change is in effect this summer for beachgoers. Camping tents, privacy/potty tents or similar enclosed structures are prohibited on the beach, according to the Town’s Monthly Newsletter. Town Manager Bill Zolper states that baby tents measuring 36″ square may be used. Canopies are also permitted, but may not be set up…
In the Seaford area, drivers will see a new traffic pattern at the intersection of Bridgeville Highway and Virginia Avenue/Woodland Mills Drive. Starting on June 30th, this location will be a 4-Way Stop, according to DelDOT. The addition of the 4-Way Stop Condition at this intersection is being done as part of the Sidewalk, Curb and Drainage improvements that…
A ceremonial groundbreaking of the SR 1, Minos Conoway Road Project will take place this Friday in Lewes. This project provides a grade separated intersection to separate through movements along SR 1 and turning movements to and from Minos Conaway Road, Nassau Road and Old Mill Road. A shared use path would also be constructed…
UPDATED – 06/13/25 – Attorneys General from Maryland and Delaware were both part of a lawsuit to block an executive order from President Trump that would require documentary proof of citizenship requirements with federal voter registration forms. In her findings, US District Judge Denise Casper of the US District Court for the State of Massachusetts…
Delaware State Police have arrested a 32-year-old Seaford man after a high-speed pursuit involving a stolen vehicle. Police say Allen Davis on Sussex Highway approaching Norman-Eskridge Highway drove erratically, made multiple illegal U-turns, ignored police signals, ran red lights, and eventually crashed into another car, injuring a 52-year-old driver. The black Buick LaCrosse he was…