Joe Ciccanti
Delaware State Police have arrested 25-year-old James Eavesof Dover, Delaware, for several felony firearm and theft-related offenses, as well as resisting arrest, following a pursuit of a stolen vehicle that culminated in an officer-involved shooting in Townsend last week. Eaves also had an outstanding warrant for a pursuit that occurred in New Castle County last…
Senate Republican Whip Brian Pettyjohn and Representative Kim Williams have introduced two bills aimed at protecting Delaware families and strengthening legal safeguards against sexual extortion. These bills address critical issues affecting vulnerable populations and reflect Delaware’s commitment to adapting laws to modern challenges. The first bill, Senate Bill 142, strengthens penalties for sexual extortion and…
A Kent County Superior Court jury has convicted a 22-year-old man for a series of shootings that happened in 2023. Jaquan Fletcher was convicted of multiple charges, including First-Degree Murder, three counts of Attempted First-Degree Murder, and four counts of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony. In a separate ruling, the…
At least 1,126 children have died in hot cars since 1990. At least 7,500 more have survived with a range of injuries—many life-altering, according to statistics released by Kids and Car Safety. Sue Ariemma who is a VP for Kids and Car Safety tells the Talk of Delmarva… In the states of Maryland and Delaware,…
One person is dead and three others injured after a two-vehicle crash that occurred shortly before 5:30 p.m. yesterday in Somerset County. Around 5:21 p.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police Princess Anne Barrack responded to the area of Ocean Highway (U.S. Route 13) at Flower Hill Church Road for the report of the crash. Police say…
Delaware State Police arrested 26-year-old Inessa Bagwell of Georgetown for reckless endangering after she drove toward a Correctional Officer on May 2nd. The incident occurred on Reynolds Pond Road in Ellendale, where Bagwell was initially asked to leave for interacting with inmates working under the supervision of the officer. She later returned, argued with the…
Phony texts continue to circulate claiming recipients have debt to pay for using a toll road. The Maryland Department of Transportation in a statement makes clear that Maryland does NOT send texts for toll debt. Officials say this scam seeks to obtain your credit card numbers, user names & passwords. To report these scam texts…
A 48-year-old Georgia man has pleaded guilty in Delaware federal court to transporting a woman for the purpose of prostitution. The case began in July 2023 when a 911 call led police to a hotel in Dover, where the victim was found. Investigators learned that Robert Sloan drove the victim from North Carolina to Delaware,…
The 39th Annual Youth Fishing Tournament, hosted by Delaware Natural Resources Police, will take place on Saturday, June 7th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at public ponds in each Delaware county. Open to children ages 4 to 15, the event is free but requires preregistration by Friday, May 23rd. Locations include Blockhouse Pond (Lewes),…
The Snow Hill Board of Elections announced unofficial results of the Town’s general election yesterday, May 6th. Incumbent Aaron W. Lumpkins received 60 votes, while challenger Madelyn Lampron received 8, making Lumpkins the unofficial winner for the Central District Council seat. Out of 584 registered voters, 71 total votes were cast–including 2 absentee ballots collected…
A 23-year-old Dover man has been injured after a shooting overnight. The investigation began at 3:20 a..m. when Dover Police received information about the shooting which had occurred on Stevenson Drive. The victim sustained a gunshot wound to the lower body. According to the investigation, the 23-year-old man was standing outside in the unit block…
Cell coverage for local residents, first responders, and businesses in and around the Bivalve area in Wicomico County A new communications tower will be installed as part of a tower lease agreement with Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless. The Wicomico County Council approved Resolution 53-2025, authorizing the lease agreement. County official say this is a…
UPDATE 05/07/25: The Town of Easton’s May 6th General Election results are in, which include the respective wins of the following individuals: Don Abbatiello, Robert Rankin, and Rev. Elmer Neal Davis Jr. for Council President, Ward 2 Councilperson, and Ward 4 Councilperson. While the outcome will be unaffected, the Board of Canvassers will still tally…
Governor Wes Moore today presided over the third bill signing ceremony of 2025, which included the Excellence in Maryland Public Schools Act—a key piece of the Moore-Miller Administration’s legislative agenda. The legislation signed today was crafted to strengthen Maryland’s public education system, ensure greater access to state benefits for Maryland’s veterans and military families, and…
The Indian River School District will host three public meetings in the coming weeks to highlight the current expense referendum scheduled for Thursday, June 5th. The public meeting schedule is as follows: Wednesday, May 14 – Millsboro Middle School, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 21 – Lord Baltimore Elementary School, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 28 – Indian River High…
Delaware State Police have arrested 63-year-old Kevin Johnson of Dover, for an attempted burglary that occurred early Thursday morning at a residential property in Newark. Upon arriving in the overnight hours on May 1st, troopers located Johnson on the property and attempted to take him into custody. Initially, he did not comply with verbal commands…
Today, Governor Matt Meyer announced the creation of the Delaware Food is Medicine Committee — a statewide initiative aimed at improving health outcomes, reducing healthcare costs, and strengthening local food systems through nutrition. The committee’s mission is to help shift Delaware’s healthcare approach from reactive treatment to proactive prevention by formally integrating food into healthcare…
The Milford Police Department is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred around 6:00 p.m. on May 2nd. A white Chevrolet Malibu was turning left into a residence on North Church Street when a black Suzuki motorcycle, attempting to illegally pass on the left at high speed, collided with the vehicle. The 34-year-old motorcyclist, Robert…
The 52nd annual White Marlin Open will take place August 4–8, 2025, in Ocean City, Maryland. The dates are August 4-8 with weigh-ins daily from 4:00 PM to 9:15 PM at Harbour Island Marina, 14th Street and the Bay. What is the world’s largest and richest billfish tournament–presented by Pure Lure–attracts anglers from around the globe, offering them a…
Citing long-standing public opposition and the need to preserve consumer choice, Senate Republican leadership have expressed their support for Governor Matt Meyer’s stated opposition to Delaware’s electric vehicle (EV) mandate. Following the governor’s comments, Senate Republican Whip Brian Pettyjohn circulated an updated version of 2023’s Senate Bill 96 to block the controversial regulation. The mandate,…
The Sussex County Land Trust (SCLT) has announced a major contribution from the Delaware Ornithological Society (DOS), whose 2024 Delaware Bird-A-Thon raised $50,000 in support of the Ard Na Greine property—an 88-acre open space along the Georgetown-Lewes Trail in Lewes. The funds raised by DOS will directly support the acquisition and restoration of the property.…