Joe Ciccanti

Delaware State Police Investigating a Dover Gas Station Attempted Robbery

By Joe Ciccanti / December 21, 2022

Delaware State Police are investigating an attempted robbery that occurred overnight at the Royal Farms gas station on Sussex Highway in Laurel. Police say an unknown black man wearing dark clothing went up to the cashier with a note demanding money and implying he had a gun. The cashier did not comply. Afterwards, he ran…

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One Arrested, Another Wanted on Felony Shoplifting Charges

By Joe Ciccanti / December 21, 2022

Delaware State Police have arrested one person and are looking for another in connection with several shoplifting incidents that occurred at the Walmart on Jerome Drive in Dover. Following an investigation that began in Dover last week, state police arrested 40-year-old Phillip Plummer of Dover. They are still looking for the woman who accompanied him…

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Princess Anne, Maryland Man Sentenced in 2010 Cold Case Killing

By Joe Ciccanti / December 21, 2022

A Princess Anne, Maryland man faces several years in prison for a cold case killing from 2010. Chief Judge of the Circuit Court for Wicomico County sentenced Ryan Ellis to 10 years in prison, the maximum available. The sentence includes six years active incarceration in the Maryland Division of Corrections followed by a period of…

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Magnolia Man Arrested for Murder After Neighbor Intervened in Dispute

By Joe Ciccanti / December 21, 2022

A 27-year-old Magnolia man–Gadiel Haro–is in jail for strangling a 42-year-old neighbor to death during a fight between Haro and his girlfriend. At about 12:30 a.m. on December 20th, troopers responded to the site of the incident on Stevenson Drive in Magnolia. Police say Haro assaulted his girlfriend in front of two kids–ages three and…

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Ocean View Man Charged with 6th Offense DUI

By Joe Ciccanti / December 21, 2022

A 57-year-old Ocean View man is in custody following a traffic stop in Lincoln last night. A Delaware state police trooper on patrol spotted a black Ford pickup truck improperly moving out of a single lane as the driver was headed northbound on Dupont Boulevard in the area of East Hudson Pond Road. After the…

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Social Media Platforms to Face New Transparency Requirements Under Legislation Introduced

By Joe Ciccanti / December 21, 2022

Several Senators are looking to improve transparency of social media platforms and holding them accountable regarding their algorithms. U.S. Senator Chris Coons, one of the lawmakers introducing the legislation, says, “Social media platforms shape the information that billions of people across the globe consume every day. But right now, there is a dangerous lack of…

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Overnight House Fire in Salisbury

By Joe Ciccanti / December 21, 2022

One of the neighbors on Liberty Street in Salisbury discovered a house on fire overnight. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal, the fire started in the living room beneath the flooring. A failure of the floor mounted gas furnace caused the blaze. 30 firefighters helped control the fire, which took about 20 minutes. No…

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Major Winter Storm to Cause Rapid Freeze on Roadways

By Joe Ciccanti / December 21, 2022

Winter has officially arrived, and a storm is sweeping across the country. AAA Mid-Atlantic is urging travelers to monitor the situation and be prepared to make changes in your plans. The storm will begin as rain locally on Thursday, but a 40-plus degree temperature drop in a matter of hours on Friday will turn rain…

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UPDATED: One Bicyclist Dead; Another Injured in Dover Area Crash

By Joe Ciccanti / December 16, 2022

UPDATED 12/16/22 – 1pm – The Dover Police Department has identified Mauricio Correa, 36, of Dover, DE as the victim who died as a result of the crash on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. The Dover Police Department is still evaluating the facts of this case and requests that anyone with information contact Dover Police Department…

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Monthly Covid-19 Update from Delaware Division of Public Health

By Joe Ciccanti / December 15, 2022

New data is out related to Covid-19 data and vaccines. The latest information from the Delaware Division of Public Health shows the statewide average of new positive Covid-19 cases has increased slightly since Thanksgiving and other gatherings over the past month. Hospitalizations have also increased. As the holiday season continues with families gathering and traveling,…

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Education, Health Care, and Public Safety Funding–Included in Maryland’s Preliminary Budget Plan for FY 2024

By Joe Ciccanti / December 15, 2022

Plans that include scholarships for low-income students, expanded access to health care services for rural and vulnerable communities, and increased support for state and local police are all a part of Governor Larry Hogan’s preliminary budget plan for Fiscal Year 2024. Under the state’s budget process, the outgoing administration has prepared a preliminary budget to…

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Delaware Department of Correction Looking for Absconder

By Joe Ciccanti / December 15, 2022

The Delaware Department of Correction is looking for an offender from the Sussex Community Corrections Center who walked away from a community service/work crew detail in the Georgetown area. Efforts to find Matthew Lawson are underway. Here is the information on him… Date of walk-away: 12/15/2022 Name: Matthew Lawson Date of Birth: 08/19/1983 Last known…

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Dirt Bike-Related Thefts in Wicomico County

By Joe Ciccanti / December 15, 2022

Troopers from the Maryland State Police Salisbury barrack are addressing a problem of dirt bike related thefts in Wicomico County. After troopers conducted an operation, they helped return three stolen dirt bikes to their owners. The investigation revealed that the individuals involved were using social media to sell stolen property. Also, troopers working with allied…

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Felton Man Arrested for Violating a Court Order

By Joe Ciccanti / December 15, 2022

Police arrested a Felton man this week after violating a court order coming within 100 yards of the victim’s residence on Kerry Circle. After an arraignment in the Justice of the Peace Court, 24-year-old Daniel Whitcomb is free on 1,000 unsecured bond pending a required Kent County Family Court appearance at a later date. He…

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64-Year-Old Man Convicted of Sexual Abuse of a Minor

By Joe Ciccanti / December 15, 2022

A 64-year-old man has been convicted of sexual abuse of a minor and other related offenses. Richard Benny is in custody pending sentencing after a two-day court trial in the Circuit Court for Wicomico County. While he is in custody, a Pre-Sentence investigation and mental health evaluation will take place. According to the Office of…

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Delaware Ag Week Returns to In-Person Experience in Harrington

By Joe Ciccanti / December 15, 2022

In January, members of the agricultural community will have a chance to explore the latest and most valuable innovations while networking with producers, industry experts, as well as vendors and exhibitors. For the past two years, participants have attended sessions virtually, but this time, they will meet in person. The event will take place at…

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Nylon Capital Shopping Center to be Transformed into Community Education, Health, and Workforce Hub

By Joe Ciccanti / December 15, 2022

The Nylon Capital Shopping Center in Seaford will be turned into a multi-purpose community facility, thanks to a state, city, and nonprofit partnership. The new facility will include the following: • Public Wi-Fi availability• On-site health care services• A higher education hub focusing on workforce development trainings and courses• Job skills center• Early learning center•…

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State Police Investigating Weekend Theft at Caesar Rodney High School

By Joe Ciccanti / December 14, 2022

State Police need your help in identifying someone who entered the parking lot of Caesar Rodney High School on Old North Road in Camden on Saturday, December 10th. Police say this person stole a generator and sound system worth over $1500. If you recognize the vehicle in the pictures or have information regarding this theft,…

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Closure at Route 24 Intersection Beginning Next Tuesday

By Joe Ciccanti / December 14, 2022

Beginning next Tuesday, December 20th, the right turn lane from Eastbound Route 24 onto Oak Orchard Road will be closed for intersection improvements. That area will be blocked off through Friday, December 30th. Detour info: Eastbound SR 24 traffic will turn right on to Gull Point Road and continue to Oak Orchard Road. For more…

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Potential Winter Storm to Hit Maryland; Alert for Icy Roads and Bridges

By Joe Ciccanti / December 14, 2022

If you live in or plan to travel through Maryland locations in the next day or so, monitor the weather forecast and road conditions for information on a statewide winter storm. The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) crews are preparing for the storm that is expected to begin late tonight into…

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Grant Funding Allows for Economic Development Projects in Rural Maryland Communities

By Joe Ciccanti / December 14, 2022

Rural Maryland areas will become more attractive for tourism, jobs, and economic development thanks to a grant fund. The $50 million Rural Maryland Economic Development Fund will allow key projects, including: • A comprehensive plan to enhance airline service and improve economic development through the Salisbury‐Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport (SBY). • Dredging in the…

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Commercial Building Fire Under Investigation in Talbot County

By Joe Ciccanti / December 14, 2022

The Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that occurred in a lumber yard on Park Avenue in Queen Anne early yesterday evening. Officials do not yet know the cause. It took 80 firefighters 4 hours to control the fire, which caused $300,000 in damage but no deaths or injuries. A worker at the…

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Salisbury Man Sentenced for Attempted Murder

By Joe Ciccanti / December 14, 2022

24-year-old Markell Purnell faces a total active sentence of 40-years in prison for Attempted First Degree Murder and Use of a Firearm in a Crime of Violence. The sentencing is connected to an altercation that occurred in the early morning hours of October 23rd, 2021. The incident happened outside of Guido’s Burritos on South Salisbury…

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Salvation Army of Delaware Calls for Additional Support

By Joe Ciccanti / December 8, 2022

The Salvation Army of Delaware is urging those who can help folks in need to support its annual Red Kettle Campaign. The organization reports that its donations are down nearly 33%, while requests for assistance have surged more than 40% over this time last year. Links for more information on how to donate as well…

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Salisbury Man Sentenced to 20 Years for First-Degree Child Abuse

By Joe Ciccanti / December 8, 2022

35-year-old Tyrique Powell faces 20-years in prison stemming from a child abuse incident that occurred in August, 2020. A 5-week-old infant suffered a skull fracture. The child is living with permanent damage as a result. The Children’s National Medical Center in Washington D.C. diagnosed and treated the infant. The investigation revealed that Powell and the…

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