Joe Ciccanti
A public safety meeting will be held at Delaware State Police Troop 3 in Camden Wyoming this evening, according to information from State Representative Lyndon Yearick. Troop 3 is located on 3759 South State Street. DSP Troop 3 personnel will review 2023 crime statistics. Also at the meeting will be a discussion of local safety concerns as well…
Johnson Road between Anderson Corner Road and Simpler Branch Road in the Georgetown area– will be closed starting tomorrow–February 23rd and continuing through March 1st (weather permitting) for the installation of a crossroad pipe. The Detour route will include Anderson Corner Road. Also near Georgetown, State Forest Road between Deer Forest Road and Wilson Hill Road…
Delaware State Police have arrested 41-year-old Lee Books on multiple charges, including 5th offense DUI, following a pursuit through Sussex County Tuesday night. Police say that at 12:10 a.m. on February 20th, a trooper on patrol on John J. Williams Highway in the area of Banks Road saw a black Ford Explorer swerving off the road while…
Recently, US Wind, the company planning to build 940 tall wind turbines as close as 10.9 miles off the coast of Ocean City, has engaged in discussions with Delaware Resort Communities offering them Community Benefit Packages. The packages offer payments up to $2 million dollars to be dispersed to these communities over a 20-year period.…
Improving the quality of education in Maryland is the goal of Maryland’s Blueprint for Education. Regarding the implementation of the Blueprint in Worcester County Public Schools, State Accountability and Implementation Board (AIB) members outlined local responsibilities during a virtual meeting with the commissioners and Board of Education leaders. Worcester County Commissioner President Chip Bertino said…
UPDATE: Victim Identified; Delaware State Police Investigating Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash in Georgetown
UPDATED 2/21/24: Delaware State Police have identified 44-year-old Shane Durham of Lewes as the man who died in a two-vehicle crash involving a Chrysler 300 and a Mack garbage truck that occurred yesterday in Georgetown. The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Previous Post from 2/20/24: A 44-year-old Lewes man is…
A fight between two teenage boys at Dover High School has led to the arrest of a 15-year-old from Dover. Police say the fight started just before noon yesterday between the 15-year-old and a 17-year-old. During the incident, the 15-year-old displayed a pocket knife and swung it at the victim, causing the victim to sustain…
Delaware State Police are investigating a serious industrial accident that occurred yesterday in Millsboro. At just before 4:00 p.m., troopers were dispatched to WWC III Trucking, located on Pear Tree Road. Prior to troopers arriving, a 55-year-old man had been transported to an area hospital with serious injuries. According to police, the victim was using…
Maryland State Police are looking for witnesses to a crash overnight Friday that killed a pedestrian in Wicomico County. The victim was identified as 42-year-old Briece Antwoine Joynes of Fruitland, who died of his injuries at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional. Crash investigators were notified that the pedestrian had been hit on Nanticoke Road near Willow Creek…
38-year-old Brian Fitchett has been sentenced to 35 years for Assault in the First Degree and child abuse offenses. The sentencing took place in the Circuit Court for Wicomico County. Last month, a Wicomico County jury convicted Fitchett of First-Degree Assault and Child Abuse-Second Degree. According to the Office of the State’s Attorney for Wicomico…
The Sussex County Council today discussed perimeter buffers, and one of the areas of focus is on space needed when woodlands are present and protecting existing trees. County Administrator Todd Lawson says the ordinance regarding perimeter buffers is the top-ranked priority for the County Council. Lawson previously gave a high-level update on what they were…
DelDOT has launched its new podcast, “On the Move with DelDOT,” that will focus on transportation-related issues around the state. The first episode is now available and is a discussion on roundabouts with DelDOT Deputy Secretary and Chief Engineer Shanté Hastings. DelDOT joins a number of transportation agencies around the country that are communicating via podcasts to…
A young male harp seal after being rescued by Marine Education Research and Rehabilitation (MERR) earlier this month is currently undergoing rehabilitation at the National Aquarium in Baltimore, where he will receive expert care on his road to recovery. The seal is estimated to be about one year old and appeared to be alert, vocal,…
A 20-year-old Dover man faces firearm charges following a traffic stop Sunday night. According to Dover Police, at 10:21 p.m., a Patrol Officer stopped a vehicle for a registration violation in the area of Edgehill Avenue and Whiteoak Road. Through the investigation, it was determined that Satai Robinson who was a passenger in the vehicle,…
The Rehoboth Beach Board of Commissioners this week voted unanimously to raise the hourly parking meter rate, parking permit fees, and the rental tax rate. Commissioners adopted a citywide seasonal meter parking rate of $4/hour, up from $3/hour. Parking permit fees were increased approximately 30% across the board. Permit fees for the 2024 season, May…
UPDATED 2-20-24: Delaware State Police have identified 81-year-old Sylvia Deleon of Millsboro as the woman who died from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash that occurred earlier this month in Laurel. The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Previous Post: An 81-year-old woman has died from injuries that she sustained in…
A fire that occurred at a two-story, wood-framed, single-family home in Preston has been ruled accidental. The blaze broke out at about 2 p.m. at the house on Newton Road. According to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal, the owner was using a propane torch to burn weeds adjacent to the dwelling which…
Dover Police are investigating a shooting that resulted in a home being damaged Monday night on Slaughter Street. Dover Police was called shortly before 10:30 p.m. to the area of Simon Circle for the report of shots fired. Officers found several shell casings on Slaughter Street and determined that a home on that street had…
Dover Police have arrested a 44-year-old Dover man for his 7th DUI offense. Police arrested Jermaine Caldwell following a traffic stop Sunday night. A Patrol Officer saw a vehicle run a red light at the intersection of South DuPont Highway and River Road. The officer initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle however the vehicle…
A Frederica woman has been charged in a reported child abuse case. According to Felton Police, the reported abuse occurred at a child care facility on Ludlow Lane in Felton. Police were dispatched to that location on Monday, January 29th after 5 p.m. Felton PD conducted a 3-week long investigation with the assistance of the…
The crucial issue of making sure state retirees get the healthcare they need was the focus of a joint House and Senate Health Committee hearing this week. Leading the charge is Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long, chairing the Retiree Healthcare Benefits Advisory Subcommittee. She outlined her recommendations to protect state retiree healthcare. Subcommittee recommendations include: Limiting…
Read Avenue between Coastal Highway (Rt. 1) and Buena Street in Dewey Beach will be closed starting on Tuesday, February 27th and continuing through Tuesday, March 12th (weather permitting), according to DelDOT. The planned closure is due to the installation of a new water and sewer line. Detours will be posted. Motorist are reminded to slow…
The Town of Fenwick Island has appointed a new Town Manager. Lori Dabbondanza will assume her role as Town Manager on April 8th following Pat Schuchman’s retirement. According to the Town, Lori has 27 years of invaluable experience supporting local government. Prior to joining Fenwick Island in December 2023, Lori served as the Senior Executive…