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A Lewes man has been arrested in connection with a burglary and other offenses Friday evening. Delaware State Police were called to Clemantis Street following reports of trespassing. Homeowners who were checking on their second residence found an unknown man in their home – who left the scene before police arrived. He left behind three…
The Worcester County Sheriff’s office is investigating a single vehicle crash on Selby Road in Bishopville. Deputies were called around 10:30 Friday night. Deputies located a vehicle that went off the roadway in bad weather and struck a tree. Deputies say the vehicle sustained extensive damage. The driver, Liam Strum was taken to Tidal Health…
The State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire Friday night that damaged a commercial building in Lewes. Lewes firefighters were called around 9pm to the Plantations Boulevard – and found smoke and fire coming from the Dave Marshall Tennis and Fitness Center. Multiple fire companies were called to provide assistance or backup. The investigation has…
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Two Dover residents have been arrested after a search warrant was executed Thursday at the Little Peoples LFCC 2 on Roosevelt Avenue in Dover. The Dover Police Drug, Vice and Organized Crime Unit conducted a drug investigation at the residence which is operated as a daycare. Police arrested 33 year old Cameron Christmas and 29…
Next Tuesday and Wednesday, January 16th and 17th DNREC will close a section of Cape Henlopen State Park to accommodate a managed deer hunt. This managed hunt is open to anyone with a valid Delaware hunting license and a Delaware State Parks hunting permit (https://destateparks.com/Adventures/Hunting). There will be two sessions each day and open stands…
Ocean View Police are looking for two women wanted for burglary and theft. Police say in October and November of last year two Bear Trap Dunes homeowners reported that their homes were broken into and items – including TVs were taken. One of the suspects worked for a cleaning service and had keys to the…
Theodore Blunt was an educator and served 16 years on the Wilmington City Council and 8 years as the City Council President. He’s also the father of Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester. Blunt died at his Wilmington home Thursday at the age of 80. Statement from the Blunt family: Today, the family of the Honorable Theodore…
A fire Thursday evening in Marion Station has been ruled accidental by the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office. Marion Station firefighters were called to Charles Cannon Road around 7pm where they found fire in a one story home with a detached garage. The fire was discovered by the occupants of the Somerset County home. Investigation…
Caroline County Sheriff’s office was conducting traffic enforcement on Federalsburg Highway in Denton on January 3rd and stopped a vehicle that was speeding. After a brief pursuit, the driver, Camron Georgia of Grasonville, pulled over and surrendered to deputies. A K9 alerted during a scan of the vehicle and a search turned up two handguns…
DelDOT officials report there were fewer fatal crashes on Delaware roads in 2023 than in 2022. There were 137 fatalities last year, compared to 164 in 2022 and the numbers are lower across the board – a 13% reduction in pedestrian fatalities, 29% reduction in bicycle deaths and a 32% reduction in motorcycle fatalities. While…
Salisbury officials report that a section of Lake Street is closed Friday to repair a water main break. The Department of Waterworks Utilities division will repair a water main on the 500 block of Lake Street. The roadway will be impassable from West Isabella Street to Mack Avenue – this includes all through traffic and…
US Wind will hold a meeting in Bethany Beach on Friday. The purpose of that meeting is twofold: first to review and discuss a contract for “Community Benefits” being offered to Delaware’s coastal communities by the US Wind Corporation. This Community Benefits Package includes a stream of annual payments over twenty years, worth two million…
UPDATED–1-10-24–1:00 p.m. –The Delaware State Police have identified 39-year-old Sonya Briddell of Georgetown as the woman who died in the fatal crash that occurred Monday evening in Georgetown. The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. UPDATED – 11am – Delaware State Police are investigating a crash that left a 39…
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A Salisbury man has been arrested on charges related to his conduct during the January 6, 2021 incidents. FBI officials arrested 52 year old Carlos Ayala Tuesday on both felony and misdemeanor charges The criminal complaint which is filed in the District of Columbia charges Ayala with civil disorder, a felony and related misdemeanor offenses.…
The Sussex County Council met Tuesday afternoon with a light agenda. The Council recognized County retiree Susan Wise with a tribute. Wise was a Clerk 4 at the Airport Industrial Park and worked for Sussex County for over 30 years. She was presented with a plaque from the Council for her years of dedication and…
A Dover man has been arrested after a burglary investigation that began on Saturday afternoon. Dover Police were called to They’re Action Figures around 2:30 and learned that Friday morning around 11 – the suspect entered the business which was unsecured and removed a set of keys on the sales counter and left. Police were…
The Sussex County Council meets Tuesday afternoon – beginning at 1pm. The Council will receive a Fiscal Year End 2023 financial report from Finance Director Gina Jennings and take care of a couple of pieces of Old Business. In the afternoon session there will be four public hearings on Conditional Use applications – all for…
The Rehoboth Beach Commissioners discussed the possibility of signing onto a Community Benefits Agreement between US Wind and the City of Rehoboth Beach. This agreement would bring a stream of annual payments over a 20-year period worth $2-million. Delaware Development Manager for US Wind, Mike Dunmyer, spoke to the Commissioners about the agreement – as…
Delaware lawmakers return to Dover Tuesday for the second leg of the 152nd General Assembly session. The State House will convene at 2pm and 37th District Representative-elect Valerie Jones Giltner will take the oath of office. The State Senate will also convene at 2pm. The Senate does have several bills to consider on its first…
The Worcester County boat ramp at South Point – at the end of South Point Road near Berlin – is closed for rehabilitation work. This project will include replacing the bulkhead and funding is available through Waterway Improvement Grants from Maryland Department of Natural Resources and assigned designated funds from Worcester County. The boat ramp…
Denton firefighters were called for a residential fire on Iron Gate Road in Federalsburg on Friday afternoon just before 2. Crews arriving at the scene found fire in a single story wood-framed home with an attached carport. The fire was discovered by the occupant and officials say there was a smoke alarm in the home…
UPDATED – 01/08/24 – The date of SU’s siren testing has been changed. Testing will now take place Tuesday, January 9. ======================================================== Salisbury University is updating its Emergency Alert System. On Monday the University will install new campus sirens. While the sirens are being installed the alarm and voice features may be tested – these…