Joe Ciccanti
A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging a Dover man with unlawfully possessing fentanyl, cocaine, and a handgun. According to the indictment, 43-year-old Romone Allen stored a loaded 9mm pistol and distribution quantities of fentanyl and cocaine inside an open electronic safe in a Dover hotel room he was renting, along with cash…
The Food Bank of Delaware has completed a new rooftop solar array at its Milford facility, which is expected to lower operating costs and help the organization direct more resources toward fighting hunger. The solar system, funded through a $1.017 million grant from Energize Delaware, includes 719 panels and is expected to generate about 546,000…
This week, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration unveiled its enhanced and updated Project Portal, increasing the transparency and accessibility of the agency’s online interactive database that provides in-depth and up-to-date information on state highway projects across Maryland. MDOT officials say the redesigned Project Portal features a fresh and streamlined look, an enhanced listing…
Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano reaffirmed that the county has no plans to sell or privatize the Wicomico County Nursing Home, despite recent public discussion on the issue. Giordano noted that any sale or privatization would require County Council approval and said no such effort is underway. Instead, she said the county is focused on…
DNREC has announced that West Nile virus has been detected in Delaware for the first time this year after a sentinel chicken in eastern Kent County tested positive. The chicken was sampled July 20th, with the positive result confirmed July 31st by the Delaware Division of Public Health laboratory. Officials say the detection is slightly…
UPDATED – 08/03/26 – An inmate who failed to return from an approved work pass to the Sussex Community Corrections Center in Georgetown last Thursday has been apprehended. Corrections officials say 46 year old Eric Szulborski was arrested Monday by Wilmington Police. He was arraigned at JP Court 11 and committed to the Howard R.…
AAA reports that the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is the same as it was last week: $4.09. Crude oil prices remain in the $80 per barrel range as instability lingers along the Strait of Hormuz. Gas prices are nearly a dollar higher than they were this time last year. Typically, August…
The Worcester County Commissioners earlier this month placed a temporary moratorium on the submittal and issuance of permits for data centers and cable landing stations. The moratorium is valid for 12 months or until rescinded by the commissioners. The resolution also places a temporary hold on all Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) proceedings related to…
A shooting in October, 2025 has led to the conviction of 19-year-old Bryant Brown-Clark, of Salisbury. He was convicted in the Circuit Court for Wicomico County of two counts of Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, two counts of Firearm Use in a Crime of Violence, Illegal Possession of a Regulated Firearm, two counts of…
The City of Rehoboth Beach today released the independent report regarding the “Takeover” incident that occurred on May 19th, 2026. The Mayor & Commissioners voted during a special meeting this morning to make the report public. Officials say the Independent review finds no evidence of police misconduct or racial motivation in May 19th response. According…
The Delaware State Police have arrested a 67-year-old Magnolia man for robbery and related offenses, following an armed robbery that occurred Tuesday night at a Valero gas station in Dover. With the assistance of the Dover Police Department, state police detectives identified Donald Johnson Jr. as the suspect in the robbery and obtained a warrant…
The Town of Berlin’s Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, October 6th. The election will determine the Council representatives for District 1, District 4, and the At-Large seat. The filing deadline for candidates is 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8th. The filing deadline for write-in candidates is 4:00 PM on Tuesday, September 22nd. Additional…
AAA Club Alliance is sharing tips to help homeowners protect their property while away. The advice comes as the FBI reports that a burglary occurs somewhere in the United States every 28 to 40 seconds and also that burglars often take advantage of homes that appear unoccupied, such as during vacation periods. Residential burglaries continued…
The City of Salisbury has launched Salisbury OneMap, a new online platform that brings City data together in one place for residents, businesses and staff. The tool was created to simplify access to information that had previously been spread across more than 20 separate City applications, allowing users to view multiple datasets through a single,…
Dover Police are investigating an incident in which shots were fired on Pebble Valley Drive. Police say the gunfire damaged a home after multiple rounds were fired from an area near a retention pond, where multiple shell casings were recovered. At the time of the incident, a 40-year-old man was inside the residence. He was…
A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging a Milford man with possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. According to court documents, 21-year-old Jayceir Fullman, on February 9th 2026, entered the apartment of an acquaintance without permission and took a Glock handgun. Fullman is prohibited under federal law from possessing firearms. Fullman…
A suspended Delaware State Police trooper has been indicted on allegations of inappropriate sexual contact involving a 21-year-old woman experiencing a mental health crisis. Trooper Thomas Catalfamo was indicted on four counts of Official Misconduct. Authorities say Trooper Catalfamo responded to a distress call in July 2025 and allegedly used his position of authority to…
In a small and private ceremony, Delaware Supreme Court Justice Morgan T. Zurn was sworn into office today. The oath of office was administered by U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Tamika R. Montgomery-Reeves, who was a Justice on the Delaware Supreme Court from 2019 to 2023, at the judge’s Wilmington chambers. Justice Zurn…
The Delaware State Police Community Engagement Unit is once again collecting school supplies and essentials to help local students in need prepare for the upcoming school year. Troopers are asking for help with donations to fill each child’s backpack with school supplies. Operation Troopers Have Your BACKpack works with local communities and organizations to collect…
Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano announces that the countywide burn ban has been officially lifted following a comprehensive meeting of the Burn Ban Committee. The committee, which included representatives from four local Fire Chiefs, the Maryland Forest Service, the Wicomico County Department of Planning & Zoning and the Health Department, unanimously agreed that conditions have…
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings has reached a court-filed settlement with door-to-door pest control company Aptive Environmental, LLC over alleged violations of the state’s consumer protection laws. The settlement seeks a court order requiring the company to pay $600,000 and change its sales practices after allegations that it used high-pressure sales tactics, misrepresented contracts, and…
Delaware has once again earned national recognition as one of the country’s top-performing states for hospital quality, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report “Best States” rankings. This year, the First State is ranked #2 for hospital quality. Brian Frazee, President and CEO of the Delaware Healthcare Association, says Delaware hospitals’ national recognition reflects…
The Delaware Forest Service will deploy a 17-member wildland firefighting hand crew to support suppression efforts in northeastern Minnesota. The crew will depart Saturday, July 25th, at 6 a.m. from Blackbird State Forest and is scheduled for a 14-day mobilization under the national wildfire response system. This deployment is separate from the Delaware Forest Service…