Joe Ciccanti
On January 1st Delmarva Power customers may have seen about a nine percent increase on their total bill as compared to their December 2024 bill. Spokesman for Delmarva Power Zach Chizar tells the Talk of Delmarva that in addition to the extreme cold temperatures Delmarva recently experienced, other factors are contributing to the higher prices…
UPDATE: The preliminary cause of a fire that occurred in Mardela Springs on Athol Road early yesterday afternoon was accidental, in which the blaze started at a nearby burn pile. According to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal, after sifting through fire debris and interviewing numerous witnesses at the fire scene, Deputy State…
Closing out Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Delaware Department of Justiceās Human Trafficking Unit (HTU) today announced the shutdown of the 25th Illicit Massage Establishment (IME) since the Unitās inception in 2022. This announcement comes in the wake of a successful campaign targeting prostitution and patronization issues across the state. Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings emphasized…
UPDATE: The Dover Police Department is canceling the Gold Alert for Elizabeth Brown. She has been located and is safe. Original Post: The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for a 16-year-old girl–Elizabeth Brown of Dover. Brown was last seen on January 28th, 2025 at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Holmes Street. Brown is…
The Delaware Court of Chancery has announced the 3rd Annual Legal History Art Contest for Delaware students in grades 7 to 12. As in years past, winners of the contest will receive $500 for first place, $300 for second place, and $200 for third place. All submissions must be received by April 25th, 2025. Full…
The Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a fire that broke out in the overnight hours on January 29th at the E.S. Adkins Company Complex in Berlin, Maryland. Fire units from Ocean Pines, Showell, Bishopville, Ocean City, Newark, Snow Hill, Powellville, and Willards responded to the commercial structure fire to assist with fireground operations. While conducting…
A pursuit involving a stolen vehicle led to the arrest of two individuals. Dover Police arrested 20-year-old Tamir Glover and a 17-year-old male, both from Philadelphia, after the pursuit, which involved a stolen Nissan Sentra. The pursuit happened in the overnight hours Wednesday, January 29th on North DuPont Highway and West Denney’s Road. Around 1:37…
A Newark man was arrested for several weapons-related charges. The arrest happened in Milford following a traffic stop earlier this week in the area of North DuPont Boulevard (Route 113) and North Street Extended. Milford Police Department conducted the traffic stop around 1 a.m. on January 28th. The investigation led to a Milford PD narcotics…
Dover Police are investigating another incident in which shots were fired into a home. The latest shooting happened on Tribbitt Street. Police were called about the shooting around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 29th. They learned that the home was damaged after someone fired multiple shots at the residence and left in an unknown direction. The…
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced the release ofĀ Know Your Rights on Immigration guidance which she says provides vital information to individuals and organizations on their constitutional rights during interactions with federal immigration officials. This initiative is said to reflect the Delaware DOJās commitment to public safety, the rule of law, and the dignity…
A new report from the American Lung Association urges Maryland lawmakers to prioritize the protection and preservation of vital funding for tobacco prevention and cessation programs as well as safeguarding the state’s Clean Indoor Act from exemptions, all in an effort to reduce the overwhelming human and financial burden of tobacco use. The 2025 āState…
The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office is alerting the community about potential scam attempts targeting families using the Inmate Search Feature on their mobile app. Scammers may contact you, falsely claiming they can assist in releasing a loved one or covering court fees in exchange for payment. The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office will never request money…
The Dover Police Department is investigating an incident in which shots were fired and a home damaged yesterday– Tuesday evening. The investigation began around 7:30 p.m., when Dover Police received a call to Willis Road following the shooting. Officers responded and talked to one of the residents. Police say an unknown individual (s) fired several…
Six individuals have been arrested following an operation conducted by the Dover Police Department that specifically targeted prostitution at an undisclosed area hotel. Police conducted the operation yesterday, January 28th. The Dover Police Department has been actively exploring strategies that will help address all of the concerns, including measures to deter patronage. Patronizing or soliciting…
The City of Seaford Police Department has promoted a 10+ year departmental veteran, Tyler Justice to the position of Deputy Chief of Police, effective February 3rd, 2025. Tyler was hired by the Seaford Police Department and graduated from the Delaware State Police Academy in 2014. Deputy Chief Justice said he is extremely honored and excited…
A coalition of attorneys general including Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings are suing the Trump administration to stop an order that according to the AG’s office withholds trillions of dollars in funding that every state in the country relies on to provide essential services to millions of Americans. Attorney General Jennings calls this order “callous,…
UPDATED – 01/24/25 – A second arrest has been made by Dover Police in connection with a collision on East Loockerman Street just after 1:30 Tuesday afternoon that left a 1 year old boy in critical condition. After further investigation, police have arrested 21 year old Patience Dodd of Smyrna after learning that she also…
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer this week signed Proclamation #1, declaring January 2025 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in the State of Delaware. Governor Meyer was joined by Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay, Speaker Melissa Minor-Brown, Steven Yeatman, the Secretary of the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families along with several Delaware state…
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer today will sign an executive order meant to develop a process and plan for fast-tracking homebuilding permits. Governor Meyer will be joined by various cabinet nominees, as well as the leadership of the Delaware League of Local Governments. Ā Ā
A coalition of state attorneys general including Attorney General Anthony G. Brown of Maryland as well as Attorneys General from California, New York,Ā Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Mexico, and Vermont, issued a joint statement addressing a memorandum from a Trump-era appointee at theĀ U.S. Department of Justice regarding state and local roles in…
A 41-year-old Ellendale man has been arrested for an incident that occurred late Tuesday at Southern Grille on South Old State Road in Ellendale. According to Delaware State Police, before troopers arrived, they were told that a naked man was inside swinging an object at patrons. Employees were able to safely evacuate the patrons from…