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Teens arrested on robbery, assault charges in Felton

By The Talk of Delmarva News / January 14, 2020

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…

One arrested, another at large in Laurel armed robbery

By The Talk of Delmarva News / January 14, 2020

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…

Man wanted for questioning in connection with crash in Millsboro

By The Talk of Delmarva News / January 13, 2020

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 searching for wanted Georgetown man

By The Talk of Delmarva News / January 13, 2020

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…

Bicyclist struck, killed in crash in Worcester County

By The Talk of Delmarva News / January 13, 2020

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…

Churches burglarized across Sussex County

By The Talk of Delmarva News / January 13, 2020

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…

DelDOT changes operating hours for the Woodland Ferry

By The Talk of Delmarva News / January 10, 2020

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 votes in favor of Iran War Powers Resolution

By The Talk of Delmarva News / January 10, 2020

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: Armed suspect shot, killed after lunging at police with knife in Milford

By The Talk of Delmarva News / January 7, 2020

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…

Seaford man arrested on drug, weapons charges

By The Talk of Delmarva News / January 6, 2020

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…

UPDATED: EXCLUSIVE | State GOP Chair Speaks on Issue of Anti-Semitic and Homophobic Remarks by GOP Officials

By The Talk of Delmarva News / January 4, 2020

UPDATED 1/4/2020 – The Anti Defamation League has condemned the recent Facebook comments by New Castle County GOP Chairman, Chris Rowe and Sussex County GOP Vice Chair Nelly Jordan. However the ADL is applauding a statement from State GOP Chair, Jane Brady, who has condemned the language used by both officials.  Rowe is tendering his…

UPDATED & BREAKING | Milford Man Dies in Crash Involving Tractor Trailer Near Gumboro

By The Talk of Delmarva News / January 3, 2020

UPDATED 1/4/20 7pm – Delaware State Police have released the name of the man who died in the crash Friday morning as 48 year old Howard Bowman of Milford. ===================================================== UPDATED 4:45pm – A Milford man was killed after a crash just before 7:30 Friday morning at the intersection of Millsboro Highway and Betts Road…

Maryland U.S. Senator slams Trump over killing of Iranian terrorist

By The Talk of Delmarva News / January 3, 2020

Maryland U.S. Senator Ben Cardin is slamming President Trump after he ordered the strike that killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, a terrorist and key leader in Iran responsible for the deaths of hundreds of Americans. Senator Cardin, a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and a co-author of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review…

Lewes man arrested on drug, assault charges

By The Talk of Delmarva News / January 2, 2020

A Lewes man has been arrested on drug and assault charges after police say he struck a woman in the back of the head with lumber, seriously injuring her during an argument. According to the Delaware State Police Department, around 11:50 a.m., Wednesday troopers responded to Beebe Medical Center for an assault complaint. Upon arrival,…

Lewes woman arrested, charged with assaulting police

By The Talk of Delmarva News / January 2, 2020

A Lewes-area burglary has resulted in the arrest of a woman who police say assaulted two Delaware State Police troopers. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident occurred around 11:30 a.m., Wednesday troopers were dispatched to a home in the 30000 block of Regatta Bay Boulevard in Lewes. The owner of the home…

Delaware GOP strongly condemns local chairs homophobic, anti-Semitic remarks

By The Talk of Delmarva News / January 2, 2020

The Delaware Republican Party is condemning the language used by two of its local leaders, including New Castle County Chair Chris Rowe who is tendering his resignation at the request of party leaders after he used homophobic language and Sussex County Vice Chair Nelly Jordan who is also under fire for anti-Semitic remarks made online.…

Delaware GOP chairs under fire for homophobic, anti-Semitic language

By The Talk of Delmarva News / January 1, 2020

The New Castle County Republican Party Chair and the Vice Chair of the Sussex County Republican Party have come under fire for homophobic, anti-Semitic language used on social media. New Castle County Republican Chair Chris Rowe has come under fire after he used homophobic language on Facebook, describing what he said as “locker room talk”…

Ocean City man struck, killed in crash near Fenwick Island

By The Talk of Delmarva News / January 1, 2020

An Ocean City man was killed after a vehicle struck him while we has walking down Route 1 near Fenwick Island. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the crash occurred around 3:20 a.m., Wednesday as a 2016 Jeep Patriot was traveling southbound on Route 1 in the right lane about a mile north of…

Greenwood man charged with 3rd DUI, damaging police car on New Years Eve

By The Talk of Delmarva News / January 1, 2020

A Greenwood man was arrested on his 3rd DUI following a traffic stop where he damaged a patrol car in Felton. According to the Felton Police Department, around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, police stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation and made contact with 25-year-old William Case, who police say showed visible signs of impairment. During…

Carper says “we must act” following attacks in New York and Texas

By The Talk of Delmarva News / December 31, 2019

Delaware’s Senior U.S. Senator Tom Carper speaking out after two parishioners were killed in a shooting at a church in Texas, and multiple people were injured at a Hanukkah party in NY. Carper tweeting that he believes in the power of prayer, but believes we must act. Sen. Carper went on to say that he…

Two men shot outside home in Dover

By The Talk of Delmarva News / December 31, 2019

Dover Police are investigating a shooting that left two men injured. The incident occurred shortly before 3 a.m., Monday as the victims were approached by five or six unknown male suspects while they were on the porch of a home in the 100 Block of South New Street. The men fired multiple times at the…

Police investigating armed robbery in Frankord

By The Talk of Delmarva News / December 30, 2019

Delaware State Police are investigating after a man had a knife held to his throat and was robbed outside his home in Frankford. According to the Delaware State Police Department, around 8:30 p.m., Sunday troopers were dispatched to a home in the 30000 block of Omar Road in Frankford for reports of a robbery. Troopers…

Police searching for suspect who stole senior citizen’s wallet in Rehoboth

By The Talk of Delmarva News / December 30, 2019

Delaware State Police are searching for the suspect who stole an elderly woman’s wallet out of her purse in Rehoboth. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the suspect is wanted in connection with two separate incidents that occurred on Saturday, December 29th at the Marshall’s department store located on Coastal Hwy. The suspect stole…

Georgetown family pleads for safe return of their dog believed to have been stolen

By The Talk of Delmarva News / December 27, 2019

A Georgetown family is pleading for the safe return of their yellow Lab “Moose” who they say was stolen from their property a week ago. On Friday, Dec. 20, the same day Moose went missing, two witnesses reported seeing a person struggling to place a yellow Lab inside a vehicle on the side of the…

Milton crash leads to drug, DUI charges for Lewes woman

By The Talk of Delmarva News / December 27, 2019

A Lewes woman is behind bars on drug and DUI charges after police say she crashed her vehicle while driving high near Milton. According to Delaware State Police, troopers were dispatched to Cool Spring Road, just south of Milton, around 7 a.m. Thursday for reports of a vehicle collision. Police arrived and saw a black…