Joe Ciccanti
Monitoring and data collection equipment from the US 301 bridge over Chester River at the Queen Anne’s/Kent County line this Friday will require a total closure and detour of northbound 301 for that day beginning at 7 a.m. and continuing until 3 p.m. The detour is MD 544 east to MD 313 north to MD…
Dover Police are investigating a robbery that occurred yesterday afternoon. Dover Police received the report of the robbery shortly after 4 p.m. The incident occurred in the area of Kesselring Ave and Haman Drive. Police say the victim was approached by three black males who demanded money. The victim did not comply, and one of…
The Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit (S.O.A.R.) is currently looking for several wanted sex offenders (click the link below for their profiles) after they either failed to register or re-register at their current address. If anyone knows the location of these individuals, DSP wants you to call 302-672-5306. Information may also…
聽 A vehicle accident occurred in the area of Long Neck Road and Ridgewood Drive, Pot Nets Creekside yesterday, Sunday morning. The two-vehicle collision resulted in significant damage to the vehicles, but Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva no injuries were reported. According to the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company, it appears that…
The Town of Dewey Beach is working on three flood mitigation projects: Read Avenue bayside, Jersey Street 1st and 2nd block, and Van Dyke Avenue bayside. According to the Town’s monthly newsletter, on Read Avenue, the town is working with the Army Corps of Engineers on a proposed pump station project. On Jersey Street, the…
Laurel Police are asking for your help in locating 33-year-old Brandon Cain of Laurel, who has five active warrants for his arrest in Delaware. He is wanted by the Laurel Police Department for charges that include: -Theft Under $1500 (Class A Misdemeanor) -Possession of Drug Paraphernalia x2 (Class B Misdemeanor) -Trespassing Third Degree (Violation) 聽…
UPDATED – 09/08/24 – Milford Police have arrested two men in connection with a September 1st shooting that injured four people. Investigation led detectives to 20 year old Deontae King of Lincoln and 26 year old Laquan Johnson of Harrington who police say conspired to commit the shooting. Both men were arrested Friday. King is…
Delaware State Police have arrested two teenagers—a 15-year-old and a 13-year-old, both from Millsboro for breaking into and stealing from a Long Neck business repeatedly. According to police, the business targeted was Poppy’s Produce on Long Neck Road in Millsboro. Police received the report of a burglary on August 17th. When they arrived, they learned…
Governor John Carney has ordered the Delaware flag to be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, August 31st, from sunrise to sunset, in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day, as declared by Senate Joint Resolution 8.聽Local governments, businesses and Delawareans are encouraged to do the same to promote awareness of overdose prevention and acknowledge all who…
A house fire occurred in Salisbury this morning on Hickory Mill Road. According to the latest information from the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal, the blaze started in the void space between the basement and the first floor and was accidental–caused by an electrical failure of the bathroom-style exhaust fan. The occupant was…
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans insecticide application(s) during this evening in the Camden, Wyoming, and Woodside areas as well as near Dover, Viola, Felton, Magnolia, Laurel, Bethel, Milton, and Lewes. All insecticides to be used are registered with the USEPA for mosquito control and will be applied according to USEPA approved label…
Delaware State Police have arrested two individuals–both from Salisbury, Maryland for stealing items from multiple stores in Tanger Bayside Outlets in Rehoboth Beach. Police late yesterday arrested 28-year-old Antonio Hunter and 44-year-old Kizzy Holbrook on charges of organized retail theft. Police learned about the description of the individuals and that they were seen in a…
Many are planning to get that last vacation of the summer in or to celebrate the聽unofficial end to summer. According to AAA booking data, overall domestic travel over Labor Day weekend is up 9% compared to last year, while the cost to travel domestically is down 2%.聽Those lower costs this year are led by domestic…
Dover Police have arrested a Spotswood, New Jersey man on several charges after a fraudulent withdrawal from someone’s account for over $170,000 was scheduled at Citizen’s Bank on North DuPont Highway in Dover. As the investigation unfolded, police learned that on August 19th, over $100,000 was removed from the victims account and moved to a…
A Crab shedding house that was being used as a maintenance shop was damaged in a fire overnight–just before 2:00 a.m. The scene of the fire was at North 7th Street in Crisfield, Somerset County. The fire started inside in the back part of the building, but the cause remains under investigation. According to the…
Projects in Pocomoke and Worcester County have received funding approval from the Board of Public Works, including up to $777,000 for the improvements to the water transmission and distribution system in Pocomoke City and over $349,500 for community parks in Worcester County. Senator Mary Beth Carozza, who represents Pocomoke City and surrounding area says clean…
Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred yesterday evening in Caroline County. The driver and sole occupant of a Ford involved in the crash, identified as 30-year-old Courtney Dunn of Salisbury was pronounced dead at the scene. The other driver—identified as 41-year-old Paulton Panton of Preston, Maryland–聽who was operating a Chevrolet…
Delaware and a coalition of 30 states have reached a settlement concluding the damages phase of a long-running unclaimed property dispute involving MoneyGram Payment Systems, Inc. The U.S. Supreme Court had previously ruled that unclaimed official checks issued by MoneyGram are subject to the Federal Disposition Act. As part of the settlement, Delaware will transfer…
A multi-agency warrant round up, which the Dover Police participated in this week led to multiple arrests.聽 Beginning in the early morning hours of Tuesday, August 27th, officers from the Dover Police Department, Delaware Probation and Parole, and Delaware Department of Corrections, worked together to apprehend individuals with outstanding warrants for their arrest.聽 The operation…
Maryland Cannabis Administration Director Will Tilburg will step down from the agency on December 4th. After spearheading the nation鈥檚 most successful transition to an adult-use cannabis industry, Tilburg is resigning as director to pursue other career opportunities. Governor Wes Moore refers to Will Tilburg is an “exceptional leader, devoted public servant, and one of our…
DART has announced information regarding its Labor Day Service. DART鈥檚 Beach Bus Service and Route 305 Beach Connection聽will operate. All other fixed route and paratransit services will not operate. Monday, September 2nd is the last day of service for the seasonal Route 305 Beach Connection; however, the Beach Bus Service will continue to operate daily…