Joe Ciccanti
A Milford man has been arrested on drug and firearm charges. According to police, on December 19th around 9:42 a.m., a Milford Police Officer, who was conducting a follow-up investigation at Royal Farms on South DuPont Boulevard, saw the man standing at the driver’s door of a truck, slouched over the driver’s seat. During a…
A pause on new enrollments into the Maryland Medicaid Program of several select provider types has been extended to July 2025, according to the Maryland Department of Health. Included are the following program types, which are licensed under the Maryland Code of Maryland Regulations: Â Psychiatric Rehabilitation Programs (PRP) Psychiatric Rehabilitation Programs, Health Home Level…
A traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding and registration violations in the area of Walston Switch Road and Campus Drive in Salisbury led to the driver being arrested for not complying with officers. On Christmas Eve, during a roadside interview, the driver claimed to be a “traveler” and made reference to “sovereign citizenship”. The…
A Christmas Eve fire on Executive Club Drive in Delmar, Wicomico County was accidental due to discarded smoldering paper, according to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal. The fire started in the trash can in the attached garage of the two story, wood framed, townhome. Occupants were alerted to the fire from the…
Governor John Carney yesterday joined Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) Secretary Shawn M. Garvin and other officials to announce a $3 million investment in cleaning up a riverfront site for redevelopment as part of the City of Seaford’s revitalization. The funding will be used by DNREC’s Remediation Section to manage the environmental…
House Bill 21 has been filed in Delaware, which would effectively ban the sale of tianeptine, a dangerous substance often referred to as “gas station heroin.” Sponsored by Representative Kim Williams and Senator Stephanie Hansen, the bill would classify tianeptine as a Schedule I controlled substance, making it illegal to sell, possess, or distribute the…
Governor Wes Moore this week signed an executive order he says will deliver significant improvements to their process flows and procurement infrastructure, which will benefit state agencies, contractors doing business with the state, and Maryland taxpayers. In addition to process improvements and efficiencies to Maryland’s procurement system, the executive order aims to promote accountability and transparency as…
UPDATE: 12/19/24: The Delaware State Police have identified 38-year-old William Malachi of New Castle as the man who died in the single-vehicle crash yesterday morning, December 18th. The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Original Post: Delaware State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred this morning (December…
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has released an updated energy plan to help guide the state as it works toward continuing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition to clean energy sources. DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin says the 2024-2028 Delaware State Energy Plan maps out strategies that can be deployed…
The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for 62-year-old Brian Giles of Dover. Giles suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to his health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Giles is described as a black man, 5’09” and 200 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Giles was…
Maryland State Police will be increasing highway safety patrols over the next two weeks as millions of Marylanders hit the roads for holiday travel. State Troopers from all 23 barracks will conduct saturation patrols and checkpoints focused on impaired, aggressive and distracted driving. According to the MVA’s Highway Safety Office, 537 lives have been lost…
The Food Bank of Delaware celebrated the accomplishments of students who have successfully completed its culinary and warehousing/logistics training program at a graduation ceremony earlier this week. The Talk of Delmarva’s Joe Ciccanti has more… Â December 17th Graduation Ceremony List of Names… Logic: Yolanda James-Mouzone Robynn Lammey Michael Moore William…
A Gold Alert that had been issued in Delaware for a missing 22-year-old Dover woman has been canceled after she was found dead in Texas. Delaware State Police say 22-year-old Illsy “Lorena” Vasquez Mendoza was last in contact on December 14th around 10 p.m. Authorities in Waco Texas reported finding Mendoza dead inside her car…
Neary 312,000 Delawareans plan to travel 50 miles or more by car for the holidays. Jana Tidwell of AAA Mid-Atlantic tells the Talk of Delmarva’s Jake Smith …  The nearly 312,000 Delawareans (90% of local travelers) that will be hitting the road–that’s up 2.5% over last year. Gas prices have dropped to levels not…
A nearly $32 million Low-Carbon Transportation Materials grant has been awarded to the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration through the U.S. Department of Transportation. This funding will enable the State Highway Administration to fund the use of low carbon materials on highway construction projects that lead to lowering the project’s carbon footprint. Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul J.…
Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester has helped secure a package of provisions based on the bipartisan Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act in the must-pass Continuing Resolution. The package authorizes the U.S. Department of Commerce to strengthen American supply chains for critical industries and emerging technologies by working with the private sector and other U.S. government partners…
Nearly 98% of Americans can do something Delawareans can’t—that is the direct shipment of wine to consumers. So, if you live in the First State, you won’t be finding Wine of the Month Club memberships stuffed in your stocking next week. That could change, however. Republican State Representatives Jeff Spiegelman of the Townsend, Clayton, Smyrna…
In Maryland, the Town of Ocean City has issued a statement in support of Worcester County Commissioners and Sussex County Council decisions in connection with U.S. Wind’s plans. Yesterday, the Worcester County Commissioners approved a resolution to move forward with the purchase of property in the West Ocean City Harbor to prevent the industrialization of the…
During the Maryland Association of Counties winter conference in Cambridge earlier this month, Governor Wes Moore installed the MACo Board of Directors for 2025. Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino was one of 16 county elected officials from across Maryland to be installed to the board for the coming year. Bertino said the opportunity to serve…
The Ellendale Police Department is investigating several trespassing and theft complaints and is asking for the community’s assistance regarding the identity of two individuals. Anyone with information regarding the unidentified males below can contact Chief Bruce Von Goerres at the Ellendale Police Department at 302-422-3584 or The Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333. Any and all…
A joint operation has led to an arrest in a fatal overdose case. In collaboration with the Maryland State Apprehension Team (MSAT), the Ocean City Police Department arrested Elijah Kellam on December 10th in connection with two fatal overdoses in January 2024. The investigation began on January 18th, when officers discovered the bodies of two…
An overnight boat fire in Queen Anne’s County is under investigation. The fire occurred around 2 a.m. Kent Narrow Way South in Grasonville. According to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal, the cause was accidental–an unspecified electrical issue. No injuries were reported. The estimated loss is $135,000. Â