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La Quetzalteca restaurant in Georgetown has been closed for gross unsanitary conditions following a complaint that led to the discovery of roaches, large rodent droppings, and numerous food safety hazards. Following a complaint, inspectors with the Delaware Division of Public Health’s Office of Food Protection ordered the immediate closure of the restaurant last week after…
Mountaire Farms has become the first chicken company in the United States to become approved in One Health Certified™, a new comprehensive animal care program that is verified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. One Health Certified™ focuses on five core areas of animal production: disease prevention, veterinary care, responsible antibiotic use, animal welfare, and…
Governor Larry Hogan has introduced a series of legislation to combat violent crime in Maryland. The Governor’s crime package, which he first announced last month at a press conference in Baltimore City, includes tougher sentences for violent offenders who commit crimes with guns, stronger penalties for those who intimidate witnesses, and more transparency to hold…
Delaware State Police are investigating a shots fired complaint in Felton. The incident occurred shortly before 6 p.m., Sunday when Troopers were dispatched to the 1300 block of Barney Jenkins Road in Felton, for reports of multiple shots being fired. There is no word on any injuries or suspects at this time. The investigation is…
Highmark awarded more than $1.1 million in grants to fight opioid use and addiction in Delaware. Highmark’s support advances efforts to address the opioid crisis for eight local organizations, including atTAck addiction, Bellevue Cause Community Network, Boys and Girls Clubs of Delaware, Friendship House, Jewish Family Services, The National Council on Agricultural Life and Labor…
House lawmakers passed a bill allowing business owners the right to decide whether or not to allow leashed dogs on outdoor patios of food establishments and in beer gardens after a controversial stance from the Division of Public Health (DPH) stated otherwise. House Bill 275 was passed without debate on Friday, 40-0, permitting business owners…
A Mother, Father, and son were arrested on theft charges after police say they conspired to steal a woman’s phone and debit cards at the Royal Farms in Harrington. According to the Harrington Police Department, on Tuesday officers on patrol were called to the Royal Farms on Milford-Harrington Highway for reports of theft. Upon arrival,…
La Hacienda restaurant in Milford has been temporarily closed following a complaint that led to a health inspection where roaches, dead insects, and various food safety violations were found. Following a complaint, inspectors with the Delaware Division of Public Health’s Office of Food Protection ordered the immediate closure of the restaurant on Wednesday after dead…
Delaware State Police have arrested a wanted Georgetown man in connection with a series of burglaries at local churches in Sussex County. Early this month, State Police launched an investigation into burglaries at various churches in Laurel, Seaford, Millsboro and Georgetown. Police learned that in all of the incidents, the point of entry was an…
A Milton man was arrested after a traffic stop turned up MDMA in Milford. According to the Milford Police Department, the incident occurred shortly before 2:30 p.m., Tuesday when an officer conducting traffic enforcement on Route 1 near the Route 36 overpass caught a speeding. Police performed a traffics stop and made contact with the…
Delaware State Representative Sean Lynn has announced that he will strike an amendment he introduced that would have removed certain first responders and healthcare workers from the list of people who if assaulted, aggravates the crime to a violent felony. Rep. Lynn came under fire Tuesday on the first day of session after many learned…
A Berlin, Maryland man was arrested after police say he drove intoxicated and crashed into a car dealership in Salisbury, causing $250,000 in damage. According to Maryland State Police, the incident occurred around shortly after 1 p.m., Sunday as troopers were called to the area of Route 13 and Pine Way in Salisbury, for reports…
A heater was the cause of a fire that tore through Snookie’s Speed Parts in Milton. According to the State Fire Marshal’s Office, the blaze broke out around 2 p.m., Tuesday at Snookie’s Speed Parts on Coastal Highway. The Milton Fire Department along with nearby mutual aid fire companies arrived and fought the fire. State…
A Harrington man was arrested on drug and weapons charges after police say they found over 97 bags of heroin after he led them on chase through downtown Dover. According to the Dover Police Department, just before 2 a.m., Tuesday officers tried to stop a car for a traffic violation but the driver, 44-year-old George…
State lawmakers return to Dover today for the start of the second leg of the 150th Delaware General Assembly. Over the course of last session, lawmakers passed a series of criminal justice reform bills, increased the age to purchase tobacco products to 21, and added an Equal Rights Amendment to the state’s constitution. Following a…
Two teens were arrested after police say they conspired to attack and rob a woman in Felton. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident occurred shortly after 12 a.m., Sunday when troopers were called to Willow Grove Road in Felton in reference to an assault complaint. Troopers arrived and met with a 22-year-old…
Police have arrested one suspect and are searching for another in connection with the armed robbery of a convenience store in Laurel. According to the Laurel Police Department, on Wednesday officers were dispatched to the First Stop Convenience Store for reports of an armed robbery. Upon arrival, police learned the suspect had fled the scene…
Police are seeking the public’s help identifying a suspect wanted for questioning in connection with a crash in Millsboro. This man is wanted for questioning in connection with a vehicle collision investigation that occurred at Wawa. Anyone with information on the identity of the man is asked to contact the Millsboro Police Department at (302)…
Police are asking for help locating a wanted Georgetown man. Warrants have been issued for 31-year-old Adam Calloway, of Georgetown, who is wanted for shoplifting, resisting arrest and criminal mischief. Calloway also has several active warrants from other Delaware law enforcement agencies. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Calloway is asked to contact Georgetown…
Maryland State Police are investigating a serious crash that killed a bicyclist in Worcester County. Shortly after 5 p.m. Sunday, troopers were called to Stockton Road in the area of Wesley Road, near the fire department, for reports of a motor vehicle collision. Police arrived and learned that a bicyclist, later identified as Erica Wolff…
Delaware State Police are series of burglaries at local churches in Sussex County. Three churches were broken into over the course of the past few days, according to Delaware State Police, who are continuing their investigation into the incidents. The following churches were burglarized: Carey’s United Methodist Church in Millsboro, Saint Johns AME Church in…
The hours of operation for the Woodland Ferry are changing. Previously, the hours for the Woodland Ferry were generally “dawn until dusk.” However, now DelDOT is announcing that the new hours will be from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., year-round. The change will allow DelDOT to offer more consistent hours in order to better serve…
Delaware Congresswoman Lisa Blunt-Rochester voted in favor of a War Powers Resolution that limits the President’s ability to engage militarily with Iran. Congresswoman Blunt-Rochester issued a statement following the vote, saying “the action taken by President Trump represents a rapid escalation and strategic setback in diplomatic relations with Iran.” A top goal of any foreign…
UPDATED – 1/7/20 9:40am – Delaware State Police have released the name of the man shot by Milford Police as he approached them with a large knife. Police continue to investigate the circumstances around the death of 27 year old Brandon Roberts of Dover. Milford Police responded to Silver Lake Estates for a domestic incident…
A Seaford man was arrested on drug and weapons charges. According to the Seaford Police Department, the incident occurred shortly before 2 p.m., Saturday officers were patrolling in the area of Clarence Street in Seaford for a suspicious persons complaint. Officer observed an individual, 27-year-old Devante Townsend, who had an active warrant for his arrest…