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Marydel Man Charged after Shooting Incident in Hartly

By Mari Lou / December 22, 2019

A shooting investigation near Hartly has resulted in the arrest of a 20 year old Marydel man.  Several roommates and friends were at a residence on Myers Drive in Hartly when Michael Rhinehardt started a fight and grabbed a firearm – firing multiple rounds.  Rhinehardt’s girlfriend confronted him and he became angrier and he told…

Magnolia Man Charged in Vehicle Theft

By Mari Lou / December 22, 2019

An investigation by Delaware State Police into a rash of thefts from vehicles in the Magnolia area ended with the arrest of a Magnolia man.  Police say the thefts occurred during overnight hours.  One vehicle was stolen when the victim left their keys in an unlocked vehicle.  The stolen vehicle was located last week in…

UPDATED: Seaford Police and DSP Arrest Suspect in Shooting

By Mari Lou / December 22, 2019

UPDATED – 12/22/19: A 25 year old Seaford man wanted by Seaford Police in connection with a shooting Friday evening has turned himself in to police.  Seaford Police were called to Collins Avenue where they found a person with gunshot wounds who was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.   Xavier Mills-Davis is charged…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 22, 2019

Margaret May – Lewes – Ice on Red Mill Pond / Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report – SPECIAL

By Mari Lou / December 21, 2019

Saturday saw cold and cloudy skies, but the wind laid out and rockfish came on.  We stopped by Old Inlet Bait and Tackle for their annual Christmas Party and the first thing Clark said was the rockfish are off of Sea Colony.  When we left, we headed to Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em where Burt…

WGMD Radio Flea Market 12-21-19

By Mari Lou / December 21, 2019

EVENT – Tony – 302-539-3055 – Vision Impaired Group Meeting @ St. Anne’s Church every Weds. 1-3pm Mike – 302-381-9001 – Norditrack Total Gym – $100 – Electric Tredmill – $50 – Grizzly Vac System – $150 Howard – 302-259-0514 – Glass top vanity – attached oval mirror and bench – $50 Ron – 410-430-7882…

DSP Troop 5 Spreading Christmas Cheer

By Mari Lou / December 20, 2019

For the 36th year, the Delaware State Police Troop 5 Needy Family Christmas Initiative has made deliveries.  This year Santa, troopers, officers and volunteers made deliveries in the Seaford, Lincoln and Milford areas. DSP also deliver to the Murphey School in Dover – the current-day equivalent of an orphanage or longer-term group foster care for…

Selbyville Drug Investigation Leads to 7 Arrests and Seizure of Heroin and 19 Weapons

By Mari Lou / December 20, 2019

  The Delaware State Police arrested multiple suspects in connection with a drug investigation. On Thursday, December 19, 2019, members of the Delaware State Police Sussex Drug Unit (SDU) and the Governor’s Task Force (GTF) concluded a three-month drug investigation that involves Janie C. Handy and Herbert Handy and the sale of illegal drugs at a residence located on Polly Branch…

Fruitland Man Sentenced on Drug Charges

By Mari Lou / December 20, 2019

A Fruitland man has been sentenced to 20 year od in prison for possession with the intent to distribute cocaine and other offenses.  A Wicomico County jury convicted 21 year old Keone Davis in October after his arrest last May.  Police, using a search and seizure warrant, located cocaine as well as drug paraphernalia and…

UPDATED: Corrections Officials Arrest Both SCCC Walk Aways

By Mari Lou / December 20, 2019

UPDATED – 12/20/19 – 12:30pm – Corrections officials have arrested a SCCC offender who failed to return from an approved work pass last Friday.  Dagsboro Police arrested 44 year old Robert Mumford of the Millsboro area Friday.  He was at the SCCC in Georgetown for a civil contempt charge.  =========================== UPDATED 11:30am: Corrections officials have…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 20, 2019

Elderberry Street, Georgetown / Click for full view

UPDATED: No Election in Ellendale in January

By Mari Lou / December 19, 2019

There will NOT be an election in Ellendale on January 4th.  There were three seats up for election – and only three people filed.  Incumbents Virginia Weller and Tanya Mann will return to the council – Michael Burris did not file for another term, however his seat will be taken by newcomer Tamara Skis. The…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 19, 2019

Throwback Thursday – A pretty Christmas tree from 2013 from Pat Campbell White / Click for full view

Dover Man Sentenced for Weapons Theft in Millsboro

By Mari Lou / December 18, 2019

A Dover man has been sentenced by Chief US District Judge Leonard Stark to just over 4 years in federal prison after he pleaded guilty to stealing firearms and possession of a firearm by a person prohibited.  Court documents show 26 year old Brandon Williams broke into Baker’s Hardware in Millsboro in May of 2017…

Milford PD Arrest Man after an Attack with a Baseball Bat

By Mari Lou / December 18, 2019

Milford Police were called to North Street for a possible assault Tuesday evening.  Investigation showed that 39 year old Robert Lewis was involved in an earlier confrontation – but left – and later returned with a baseball bat – and began to swing it at two victims – hitting one person.  Lewis then struck a…

Georgetown Man Arrested after Robbery

By Mari Lou / December 18, 2019

A Georgetown man has been arrested for a robbery after an altercation on Tuesday night.  Police learned that the victim was outside a business on North Bedford Street when he was contacted by two men.  One came from behind and wrapped his arm around the victim’s neck and began striking him in the back until…

Wicomico River Dredging Underway from Upper Ferry to City of Salisbury

By Mari Lou / December 18, 2019

Dredging has begun on the upper portion of the Wicomico River.  The Army Corps of Engineers began the work this week to ensure vessels can continue to safely carry fuel, materials and agricultural supplies to and from Eastern Shore communities.  About 100,000 cubic yards of material will be removed from the channel – and taken…

DSP Troop 7 Moving into New Home Today

By Mari Lou / December 18, 2019

The new Troop 7 opens this morning at 10am.  The new location is on Mulberry Knoll Road in Lewes – just off Route 24 behind the new Love Creek Elementary School.  The old Troop 7 on Coastal Highway will close to the public Thursday morning.  A formal open house will be held at a later…

Milford Home Heavily Damaged by Fire — Investigation into Cause Continues

By Mari Lou / December 18, 2019

A Milford home was heavily damaged by fire Tuesday morning.  State Fire Marshal investigators are still searching for the cause and origin of the blaze at a two-story home on Southeast Second Street.  Fire crews were called just before 8am and found flames shooting from the home when they arrived at the scene.  Damage is…

Salisbury Man Sentenced for Weapons Offenses

By Mari Lou / December 18, 2019

A Salisbury man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after he was convicted of weapons offenses.  Wicomico County Circuit Court Judge Kathleen Beckstead sentenced 33 year old Leo Shaw earlier this week – he is required to serve 10 years without the possibility of parole.  Last May police went into Shaw’s Dover Street…

Brandywine Valley SPCA Looking for Families to Host Shelter Pet Holiday Sleepovers

By Mari Lou / December 17, 2019

The Brandywine Valley SPCA is looking for families to host a shelter pet for holiday sleepovers.  This would be a short-term foster arrangement where a dog or cat currently available for adoption stays with a family for a few days to a week – giving the pet a break from the stress of shelter life. …

DNREC & Mountaire Enter Into Agreements to Address Violations at Millsboro & Selbyville Plants

By Mari Lou / December 17, 2019

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control signed an agreement with Mountaire Farms of Delaware, Inc. Dec. 13 to resolve spray irrigation and land application permit violations cited by DNREC in a Nov. 2, 2017 Notice of Violation (NOV). DNREC first took action against Mountaire for these violations via the filing of a complaint…

Two DOC Walk Aways from the SCCC Back in Custody

By Mari Lou / December 17, 2019

An offender who walked away from the SCCC in Georgetown is back in custody.  Corrections officials say 35 year old Kirk Holroyd of the Millsboro area left the SCCC on November 22.  He was arrested on December 11th by Ocean City Police.  He is now in custody at SCI in Georgetown on an escape after…

Milford Man Arrested on Drug Charges

By Mari Lou / December 17, 2019

A Milford man has been arrested by Harrington Police on drug charges.  Police responded to an illegal dumping complaint at the Midway Shopping Center where 23 year old Brian Holben and three others were dumping items into a dumpster.  Police say none of them could provide identification and they were detained.  A K-9 scan alerted…

Berlin Man Sentenced for Sexual Child Abuse

By Mari Lou / December 17, 2019

A Berlin man has been sentenced to life in prison for two counts 2nd degree rape.  A Worcester County judge last week sentenced 61 year old Keith Mariani to life in prison with all but 15 years suspended for one count of 2nd degree rape.  Mariani was sentenced to serve another 15 years for his…