Joe Ciccanti

DOJ Secures More Than 60 Years of Combined Prison Time for Two Men in Dover Murder

By Joe Ciccanti / October 3, 2024

Two men have been sentenced to more than six decades in prison–combined– for multiple convictions stemming from the 2021 murder of Javon Jones. On May 14, 2021, 26-year-old Kyree Robinson shot and killed Javon Jones at the former Lion’s Den Barber Shop in Dover which at the time was crowded with adults and children. Robinson…

Lewes Woman Arrested for 6th Offense DUI

By Joe Ciccanti / October 3, 2024

Delaware State Police have arrested a 62-year-old Lewes woman for her 6th felony DUI offense. The arrest happened yesterday October 2nd shortly before 5 p.m., when troopers responded to Old Orchard Road near New Road in Lewes. Police responded to the report of a vehicle that was swerving all over the road and had hit…

Medicare Assistance Bureau: Important Reminders Ahead of Open Enrollment

By Joe Ciccanti / October 3, 2024

The Delaware Department of Insurance’s Medicare Assistance Bureau (DMAB) is reminding residents about Medicare Open Enrollment, running from October 15th to December 7th. During this time, consumers can join, switch, or drop Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage Plans. DMAB offers free, one-on-one counseling, which saved Delawareans $3.8 million in 2023. Key updates include a…

Arrest Made in Dover Murder Case

By Joe Ciccanti / October 3, 2024

An arrest has been made in connection with a murder that happened in Dover earlier this week. Police took into custody a 21-year-old Smyrna man for the death of 50-year-old Barry Best of Dover. Through their investigation, Detectives identified Alexander Singletary as the suspect responsible for the shooting that occurred on September 30th on South…

Worcester County Accepting Donations for Hurricane Helene Victims Through Noon Friday

By Joe Ciccanti / October 2, 2024

Today through noon Friday, Oct. 2-4, Worcester County Government is collecting donations of over-the-counter medical supplies, snack food, and other items for McDowell County, North Carolina residents of all ages who were impacted by Hurricane Helene. Drop off locations include the Worcester County Government Center and the Worcester County Recreation Center in Snow Hill and…

Former University of Delaware Student Sentenced to Over 7 Years in Federal Prison for Stalking and Defrauding the Government

By Joe Ciccanti / October 2, 2024

David C. Weiss, U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware, announced that Kyle Stevens, a former University of Delaware student, has been sentenced to over 7 years in federal prison for cyberstalking two women and committing pandemic relief fraud. Stevens threatened the women with violent messages while simultaneously filing fraudulent applications for over $1.5 million…

Millsboro Man Arrested for 5th Offense Felony DUI

By Joe Ciccanti / October 2, 2024

Delaware State Police have arrested 67-year-old Craig Kayfield of Millsboro for 5th offense felony DUI. The arrest happened last night in the Long Neck area of Millsboro. According to police, on October 1st at approximately 7:42 p.m., a trooper on patrol saw a Ford E-250 van heading southbound on Long Neck Road near Oyster Road.…

Cambridge Man Arrested for Burglary and Disorderly Conduct

By Joe Ciccanti / October 2, 2024

A Cambridge man has been arrested after an incident on September 27th. Police say that a witness saw 66-year-old Harmon Lorenzo Maddox and the victim in some type of altercation outside on High Street with several individuals attempting to separate them. A neighbor reported to officers that Maddox had climbed over their fence and came…

Carper, Coons, Blunt Rochester Announce Nearly $40 million in New Funding for Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Services

By Joe Ciccanti / October 2, 2024

U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons along with Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester have announced that Delaware’s Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health will receive $38.8 million in new funding to help combat the opioid crisis. The Biden-Harris administration is awarding the money through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse…

Ocean City Special Event Zone During Next Week; increased Traffic and Police Presence, Enforcement Efforts

By Joe Ciccanti / October 2, 2024

With heavy traffic expected next week, Ocean City, Maryland will be designated a Special Event Zone beginning Tuesday, October 8th through Sunday, October 13th during the Endless Summer Cruisin’ event. The Special Event Zone reduces established speed limits in the zone and increases fines for violations. Also, legislation signed in 2020 allows for increased penalties…

Dover Police Investigating Shooting; Two Injured

By Joe Ciccanti / October 2, 2024

Dover Police are investigating a shooting that resulted in two people being injured and property being damaged yesterday afternoon. Just before 2 p.m.–the Dover Police Department received the report of shots fired in the area of South New Street and West Reed Street. Officers responded and found two victims who had sustained gunshot wounds to…

The Brady Legal Group Files Complaint with the Superior Court Regarding U.S. Wind Permit Applications

By Joe Ciccanti / September 30, 2024

M. Jane Brady of the Brady Legal Group has filed a Complaint with the Superior Court of the State of Delaware in Sussex County on behalf of the Caesar Rodney institute- Paul “Wes” Townsend and George Merrick challenging DNREC’s authority to grant permits to US Wind for Maryland projects in Delaware — addressing legal deficiencies…

Sussex County Property Taxes Due Today – Sept. 30th

By Joe Ciccanti / September 30, 2024

Sussex County reminds property owners that Sept. 30 is the State-mandated deadline to pay annual County property tax bills. In August, the County’s Business Services office issued tax bills for the 2024 fiscal year, totaling an estimated $202 million in tax revenue. Annual tax bills include County property taxes, and County sewer and water, tax…

Maryland Delegation Announces More Than $10 million for Chesapeake Bay Watershed Restoration, Preservation

By Joe Ciccanti / September 26, 2024

The Maryland Delegation has announced more than $10 million in National Fish and Wildlife Foundation funding for 11 Maryland projects to protect and restore water quality, species and habitats in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Among the agencies and organizations that received awards include Eastern Shore Land Conservancy—to engage Talbot County landowners, the Coastal Conservation Association and high school…

Water and Wastewater Division of Public Works to Begin Semi-Annual Program for Flushing Waterlines in Worcester County

By Joe Ciccanti / September 26, 2024

The Water and Wastewater Division of Public Works next month will begin its semi-annual program for flushing waterlines in the Ocean Pines Service Area and also in Assateague Pointe, Edgewater Acres, Nantucket Pointe, Deer Point, Landings, Mystic Harbour, Newark, Ocean Reef, Riddle Farm, and West Ocean City Service Areas between the hours of 7:30 a.m.…

DelDOT traffic Alert: Lane Closures at the intersection of US 9 (Kings Highway) at Gills Neck Road

By Joe Ciccanti / September 26, 2024

DelDOT announces there will be lane closures at the intersection of US 9 (Kings Highway) at Gills Neck Road in the Lewes area starting tomorrow, September 27th through the end of October for signal upgrades. The Department will also upgrade the existing signalized pedestrian crossings at both approaches and install a signal-mounted traffic camera.  

15 DNREC Programs to Participate in University of Delaware’s Annual Coast Day

By Joe Ciccanti / September 26, 2024

Fifteen programs spanning seven divisions within the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control are scheduled to participate in the University of Delaware’s annual Coast Day on Sunday, Oct. 6th. Coast Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at UD’s Hugh R. Sharp Campus on 1044 College Drive in Lewes. DNREC…

UPDATE: Two Teens Arrested; Delaware State Police Detectives Investigating Millsboro Armed Robbery

By Joe Ciccanti / September 25, 2024

UPDATED: 09/25/24 6 p.m.— Delaware State Police have arrested two 15-year-olds, both of Millsboro, Delaware, for an armed robbery that occurred last week at Uncle Willie’s in Millsboro. The investigation led to the identification of the two teenagers and arrest warrants. Detectives also learned that one of the teens was allegedly involved in a shoplifting…

Delaware State Police investigating Shots Fired incident in Bridgeville

By Joe Ciccanti / September 25, 2024

Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in Bridgeville last night. According to police, at approximately 10:55 p.m., troopers responded to Baker Road in Bridgeville for a report of shots fired. When troopers arrived, they learned that someone fired an unknown number of shots from an unknown vehicle that hit a house and…

Salisbury Police seeking the Public’s Assistance in Locating Missing 17-year-old

By Joe Ciccanti / September 25, 2024

The Salisbury Police Department is seeking assistance in locating 17-year-old Natalin Anali Ortiz Lopez, who was last seen within the 800 block of East Church Street on August 10th at approximately 11:00 AM. Natalin is described as being 4′ 11″ in height, 110 pounds. Anyone with information should contact the Salisbury Police Department at 410-548-3165.…

Resurfacing Work to Get Underway on US 50 (Ocean Gateway) In Dorchester County

By Joe Ciccanti / September 25, 2024

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will resurface both directions of US 50 (Ocean Gateway) between Bucktown Road and the Choptank River bridge in Cambridge beginning Monday, September 30th. All work should be completed by the end of the year, weather permitting.   Motorists can expect single-lane closures Sundays through Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Due to fluctuations…

Location Change for October 28th Indian River Board of Education Meeting

By Joe Ciccanti / September 25, 2024

The location of the October 28th Indian River Board of Education meeting has been changed to Indian River High School located on 29772 Armory Road in Dagsboro. The public portion of the meeting will begin at approximately 7:00 p.m. The location change was necessary due to ongoing renovations to the auditorium at Sussex Central High…

Senator Carozza Presses BOEM Officials at Offshore Wind Energy Public Forum

By Joe Ciccanti / September 25, 2024

Senator Mary Beth Carozza is calling on the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to pause and postpone action on moving forward with a 2nd Central Atlantic Ocean lease area regarding offshore wind energy plans. At a forum yesterday evening at the Ocean City Convention Center, she highlighted the many unresolved questions and issues with the…

Community Information Session Held in Bethany Beach Regarding Indian River Inlet North Side Beach and Dune Repair

By Joe Ciccanti / September 25, 2024

A community information session was held at Bethany Beach Town Hall yesterday evening regarding Indian River Inlet beach repairs. The Talk of Delmarva’s Joe Ciccanti has more…    

UPDATED: Man Arrested in Parkway Apartments Shooting Incident Indicted by Talbot County Circuit Court Grand Jury

By Joe Ciccanti / September 20, 2024

UPDATED – 9/20/24 – On Thursday, Easton Police Department Detectives served 18 year old D’avin Lake of Easton with a Talbot County Circuit Court grand jury indictment charging him with the following: Lake is currently in the custody of the Talbot County Detention Center. =============================================================== UPDATED – 07/19/24 – Investigation into Tuesday’s shooting incident at…