Joe Ciccanti
A 25-year-old Frankford man is in prison for sexual solicitation of a child. On January 16th, Delaware State Police detectives began investigating the case after it was reported that an the man identified as Colby Chandler, had sent a sexual soliciting message to a teenager. During the investigation, detectives learned that in December of 2023,…
The Millsboro Public Library is inviting citizens to learn about the Millsboro Bypass at 6:30 p.m. next Wednesday, February 7th at 217 West State Street. Officials from the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) will be on hand to answer questions about the progress of the roadwork. Ground was broken last April for the long-awaited construction to…
Legislation aiming to protect girls’ sports has been introduced. Delegate Kathy Szeliga from Baltimore County has proposed HB47 – Fairness in Girls’ Sports Act – to ensure fairness and safety in JV and Varsity Girls’ Sports. Senator Mary Beth Carozza from Wicomico, Somerset, and Worcester Counties has cross-filed the bill – SB381. Senator Carozza at…
A 24-year-old Salisbury Man faces several charges in connection with a theft that occurred on January 11th at the Ulta beauty store on Marlboro Avenue in Easton. Officers served an arrest warrant on Daiquan Deshields, who they watched on security video taking part in a theft with three other individuals. Deshields is charged with theft…
People will find more affordable houses according to bipartisan legislation introduced this week. The bill is called the Housing Supply and Affordability Act. Representatives Lisa Blunt Rochester, Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, and Joyce Beatty of Ohio, along with Senators Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and Tim Kaine of Virginia announced the measure. The bill would create a…
The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies has released results of an annual assessment of best practices pertaining to the Maryland Department of State Police. Notable strengths highlighted in the recent assessment include the guidelines and procedures related to complaints that the Internal Affairs Division and the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion received.…
Dover Police have arrested three individuals following a firearms investigation and search warrant yesterday evening. Police made the arrests in the parking lot of Bally’s Hotel and Casino. During a search of the vehicle they were in, officers located three Polymer 80 9mm handguns concealed and over 1,000 grams of marijuana. Following the stop, Officers…
UPDATED – 01/26/24 – Delaware State Police have identified 40 year-old Danny Rankin of Townsend as the man who died in a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Wednesday evening in Townsend. ================================================= Delaware State Police have arrested a 36-year-old Dover man for DUI and related charges after a crash killed a pedestrian in Townsend yesterday…
The Worcester County Special Hazards Response Team responded to a chemical emergency in Pocomoke City this afternoon. A patient had been exposed to Iodine Monochloride. Two other victims were exposed– an additional employee and a first responder– who encountered the first patient during treatment. Initial efforts were to confirm all chemicals involved and identify proper…
The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office needs your help in identifying someone in connection with several thefts from motor vehicles on the northern end of the county –specifically in the West Ocean City area. If you can help identify this individual, contact the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office at 410-632-1112. Images from the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office…
Priorities to make Maryland safer, more affordable, and more competitive, as well as make Maryland the state that serves are what comprises the Moore-Miller Administration’s 2024 Maryland General Assembly’s legislative agenda. The governor’s package of 16 bills advanced the administration’s priorities, as it completed cross-filing in the House yesterday afternoon. Governor Moore says, once passed,…
The demolition of the former Royal Treat building on Wilmington Avenue in Rehoboth Beach is almost complete. The city issued a demolition permit in October, and removal of the building began about two weeks ago. As the Cape Gazette reports, prior to the Royal Treat, the building was home to a few different businesses offering…
Half of all home heating fires occur in December, January, and February. Nationwide, heating equipment is involved in 1 out of every 6 home fires and 1 in every 5 fire deaths. Because of the frequency of home fires in the winter months–more than any other season, according to the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office,…
There have been reports of scammers spoofing Delmarva Power’s phone number, according to the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office. The caller threatens to disconnect electricity unless immediate payment is made. Delmarva Power does not demand instant payment over the phone. Hang up immediately if you receive such a call. Do not share personal or financial information.…
Governor John Carney will present his budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2025 at 1 p.m. tomorrow, Thursday, January 25th, at the Delaware Public Archives building in Dover. The event will be livestreamed on de.gov/budget and on the Governor’s YouTube channel. Also, to follow up on last week’s postponement, Governor Carney now will deliver his 2024 State of the State Address from the House…
Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery of a pizza delivery driver that occurred yesterday evening in Dover. Police say that the armed robbery occurred on General’s Way. According to the preliminary investigation, an unknown male suspect approached the victim while she was making a delivery at a home. The masked person displayed a firearm…
At the recent Instructors Conference held at the Delaware State Fire School, five individuals were recognized as Lifetime Instructors. Instructors must be retired from active service, have been an active instructor for 15 years, have an outstanding record of service to the Agency and Emergency Services Community of Delaware, as well as dedication above and…