Joe Ciccanti
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…
Delaware State Police are asking for the public’s help in finding 20-year-old Jordan Finsted of Camden-Wyoming, Delaware. He is wanted for multiple offenses, including a robbery charge, stemming from an incident that took place yesterday morning near Marydel. All attempts to contact or locate him have been unsuccessful. Information about Jordan’s location can be provided…
Several roadway improvement projects will begin in Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties in the coming weeks, according to the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration. The projects include milling, repairing roadway depressions, resurfacing and installing new line striping. Motorists can expect single-lane closures during resurfacing operations. All work is expected to be complete…
U.S. Senator Chris Coons spoke on the U.S. Senate floor, sharply criticizing President Trump’s newly imposed global tariffs. Senator Coons last night called on his colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support a resolution that would end the tariffs President Trump has imposed on Canada… The resolution did pass, 51-48. Senator Coons is…
A vehicle heading the wrong way on Route 301 near Route 213 in Queen Anne’s County led to the arrest of 57-year-old Alice Kirby of Church Hill, Maryland. The traffic stop which led to the arrest was initiated on March 28th. The vehicle had almost struck a Maryland State trooper head on near Rolling Bridge…
Marylanders gathered at Lawyer’s Mall in Annapolis today for the state’s first Substance Use Awareness Advocacy Day rally, hosted by Lieutenant Governor Aruna K. Miller and Special Secretary of Overdose Response Emily Keller. Rally attendees represented a broad and diverse coalition—including community leaders from areas most impacted by the crisis, advocates, representatives from community-based organizations,…
Citing state funding challenges and federal budget cuts, Delaware legislative leaders have temporarily halted the Legislative Hall expansion project. Officials had planned to modernize the Capitol Complex to enhance public participation, improve safety, and expand office space, but have called on the Building Committee to pause the project. In a joint statement, Democratic leaders emphasized…
A Gaithersburg, MD Man was arrested by Lewes police for driving under the influence. According to the Lewes PD on March 24th, at about 7:45 pm, officers on routine patrol near Lewes Beach spotted a Silver Toyota driving the wrong way on Bayview Avenue without headlights on. The officers immediately initiated a stop of…
The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce released a white paper, The Trends Shaping Delaware’s Future, analyzing demographic and labor force shifts affecting the state’s economic growth and competitiveness. Key areas of focus include: Demographics & Workforce Shifts, Economic Competitiveness & Business Climate, and Housing, Migration & Affordability, and Technology & Innovation. The report also offers recommendations to address the state’s…
The Town of Berlin Electric Utility Department has earned the American Public Power Association’s Safety Award of Excellence for safe operating practices in 2024. The utility earned the Gold Designation award in the category for utilities with 15,000 to 29,999 worker hours of annual worker exposure. More than 200 utilities entered the annual Safety Awards…
UPDATED – 03/29/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 27-year-old Dalyn Budler of Bishopville, Maryland as the woman who died in the single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Wednesday night on Cypress Road in Selbyville. ==================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 03/27/25 – One person is dead after a single-vehicle crash that occurred last night in Selbyville. According…
UPDATED – 03/28/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 33 year-old Robert Hawkins of Dover, Delaware, as the man who died in a fatal three-vehicle crash that occurred Wednesday morning on Canterbury Road in Felton. ===================================================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 03/26/25 – One man is dead, and another has been hospitalized after a three-vehicle…
In the Milton area, lane closures will go into effect at SR 1 and SR 16 for bridge inspection on April 8th., according to DelDOT. Motorists can expect daytime lane closures 9:00am to 3:00pm. Also, DelDOT announces there will be nighttime lane closures along US 113 to place beams for the new bridge on…
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer today presented the State of Delaware’s Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Reset. Among the highlights of his presentation was the proposed adjustment of tax brackets. Governor Meyer says that the way in which the government is funded should be fair across all communities of the First State… He explains that every…
An operation earlier this week conducted by the Dover Police Department specifically targeting prostitution at an undisclosed Dover area Hotel led to the arrest of two men. 49-year-old Matthew Boone of Barclay, Maryland and 31-year-old William Thomas of Dover were both released on a criminal summons on the charge of Patronizing a Prostitute. Patronizing or…
A nine-month investigation into crack cocaine distribution has led to the arrest of two individuals in Kent County. Felton Police along with Viola and Milford Police, executed a search warrant at a residence on Abec Lane in Felton. 71-year-old Alfred Sewell and 58-year-old Terrie Keys were detained and arrested on multiple drug charges. Sewell was…
Attorney General Kathy Jennings is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases as Delaware joins 50 states and territories in seeking preliminary approval for a $39.1 million settlement with generic drug manufacturer Apotex over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition. Delawareans may qualify for restitution under the terms…
Governor Wes Moore today joined Maryland leaders to mark the one-year anniversary of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore — remembering the six lives lost, honoring those who courageously responded, and commemorating the resilience of the entire state. The governor was joined by leaders from across the state of Maryland for a commemoration…
The Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans an insecticide application to control mosquito larvae in flooded forested wetland habitats. The locations of the planned application include Georgetown, Harrington, and Woodside as well as near other areas in Kent and Sussex Counties. This application–weather permitting– could take place during the daylight hours on Thursday, March 27th via…
The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office has arrested and charged a Florida man following a months-long investigation into a large-scale commercial burglary at Gootee’s Marine in Church Creek, Maryland. On December 16, 2024, deputies responded to Gootee’s Marine for a reported theft from a secure boat storage yard. Six outboard boat motors, valued at more than…
Senator Spiros Mantzavinos has introduced bipartisan legislation–Senate Bill 80 aiming to safeguard free speech. The bill clarifies aspects of Delaware Code relating to strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs). SLAPPs commonly manifest as defamation, invasion of privacy, and nuisance complaints that weaponize legal action with the intention to limit public participation in the political process.…