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Salisbury woman pleads guilty to embezzling over $180,000

By The Talk of Delmarva News / November 6, 2019

A Salisbury woman pleaded guilty to embezzling over $180,000. Between July 2014 and October 2018, 37-year-old Kimberly Jo-Harrison, the Sales and Office Manager for Kitty鈥檚 Flowers, embezzled over $180,000 by cancelling transactions within the Kitty鈥檚 Flowers point of sale software and then stole the corresponding cash out of the register. Prior to July 2014, the…

Lewes man, photographer indicted on federal tax evasion

By The Talk of Delmarva News / November 6, 2019

A Lewes man has been indicted on tax evasion. Delaware鈥檚 U.S. Attorney David C. Weiss announced that Bruce Kevin Fleming, of Lewes, was indicted Tuesday in Delaware on tax charges. The indictment includes five counts of tax evasion from 2012 through 2016. Fleming operated Kevin Fleming, Inc., and reportedly generated personal income, for which he…

Georgetown man tried to strangle pregnant ex-girlfriend, police say

By The Talk of Delmarva News / November 5, 2019

A Georgetown man was arrested after police say he tried to strangle his pregnant ex-girlfriend. According to the Georgetown Police Department, during the early morning hours of Thursday, October 31, officers were contacted by a 21-year-old victim who stated she was involved in a physical altercation at her home with her ex-boyfriend, 21-year-old Franky Sandoval-Chilel.…

Lewes resident raises concerns over late night partying on the bike trail

By The Talk of Delmarva News / November 5, 2019

A Lewes resident is raising concerns over people using the bike trail as a party spot, riding dirt bikes up and down the trail, leaving trash behind, and distrupting those who live nearby. JoAnn Elliott’s home sits in Nassau station about 30 feet from the trail. She’s hoping something can be done to deter the…

Milton China Wok shut down for roach infestation, gross conditions

By The Talk of Delmarva News / November 5, 2019

Milton-area Chinese carryout restaurant, China Wok was shut down after a routine inspection discovered the place was infested with roaches. Numerous live and dead roaches were observed throughout the restaurant at the time of the inspection, according to the report from the Delaware Division of Public Health’s Office of Food Protection. “No person on site…

Salisbury Mayor, City Council incumbents sweep victory

By The Talk of Delmarva News / November 5, 2019

Salisbury Mayor Jake Day will serve another term as Mayor. Day was victorious garnering well over 2,000 votes compared to his opponent, Wayne King, who received just 377 votes. Voters were also asked to vote for city council candidates with the incumbents sweeping the board with wins. The mayor and city council members’ terms from…

Indian River School District moving forward with 3rd referendum attempt

By The Talk of Delmarva News / November 4, 2019

The Indian River School District is moving forward with yet another referendum, the third attempt in roughly one year, after the school board voted unanimously in favor of the proposal that, if passed, would fund a new Sussex Central High School. Indian River school board members voted 9-0 in favor of a third referendum attempt,…

Two arrested following fight where gun was pulled on teens in Millsboro

By The Talk of Delmarva News / November 4, 2019

Two men were arrested following a fight that led one to pull out a handgun and threaten several people in Millsboro. According to Delaware State Police, officers were called to a home in the 24000 block of Shoreline Drive in Millsboro around 3:30 a.m., Friday, for reports of a fight. Troopers arrived and met with…

Lewes burglary suspect barricades himself inside home, creating standoff with police

By The Talk of Delmarva News / November 4, 2019

Delaware State Police have taken a Lewes man into custody after he barricaded himself inside his home following a burglary. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the investigation began on shortly after 10 a.m., Sunday when Troopers were dispatched to the 17400 block of Taramino Place in Lewes for reports of a burglary. Troopers…

Georgetown man charged with 7th DUI, child endangerment

By The Talk of Delmarva News / November 1, 2019

A Georgetown man was arrested and charged with his 7th DUI along with several counts of child endangerment. According to the Georgetown Police Department, around 8:30 p.m., Thursday officers patrolling the area of North Street stopped a vehicle for a mechanical violation. Officers made contact with the driver, 45-year-old Heriberto Acebedo of Georgetown, who police…

Ocean City man sets new fishing record

By The Talk of Delmarva News / November 1, 2019

Ocean City resident Mike Glyphis set a new Maryland state record for gray triggerfish. Glyphis caught the 5.6-pound fish Oct. 30 while fishing 16 miles offshore in the Atlantic Ocean. He said at first he thought his line was snagged on debris. But after a few tugs on his line, he says 鈥渢he thing took…

Governor Hogan urges Congress to fully fund Chesapeake Bay restoration programs

By The Talk of Delmarva News / November 1, 2019

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is urging Congress to fully fund the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay. Governor Hogan, chairman of the Chesapeake Executive Council, along with other watershed state leaders sent a letter Thursday to Congressional leaders urging them to fully fund federal Chesapeake Bay restoration programs. The Senate approved a measure today that increases…

DNREC announces hunting dates for November

By The Talk of Delmarva News / November 1, 2019

DNREC鈥檚 Division of Fish & Wildlife has announced the dates for Delaware鈥檚 hunting seasons in November. Numerous Delaware hunting seasons open in November, including the shotgun deer season from Friday, Nov. 15 through Sunday, Nov. 24, Sundays included, DNREC鈥檚 Division of Fish & Wildlife announced Thursday. Other popular hunting seasons opening in November include the…

Struggle with police leads to drug charges for wanted Georgetown man in Millsboro

By The Talk of Delmarva News / October 31, 2019

A Georgetown man was arrested on drug charges following a struggle with officers at the Wawa in Millsboro where police say he tried to discard over 30 bundles of heroin and in the process hit a child who was in the store at the time. According to Delaware State Police, the incident occurred around 3:45…

Coons feels Biden is the “strongest Democratic opponent” to take on Trump

By The Talk of Delmarva News / October 31, 2019

Delaware U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) said Joe Biden is the “strongest Democratic opponent” ahead of next year’s election in an exclusive interview where he expressed support for the current impeachment inquiry. WGMD’s Rob Petree spoke with Senator Coons LIVE on Wednesday and asked where he stood on the current impeachment inquiry into President Trump…

State Police arrest 2 suspects in AT&T cell phone schemes in Sussex County

By The Talk of Delmarva News / October 31, 2019

Delaware State Police have arrested two suspects in connection with AT&T schemes in Sussex County. According to the Delaware State Police Department, officers started investigating a series of fraud cases earlier this month after receiving reports that fraudulent cell phone accounts were being created through stealing a person’s identity. The suspects would have new cell…

Delaware State Police honors graduates of the Citizen鈥檚 Police Academy

By The Talk of Delmarva News / October 30, 2019

Delaware State Police recognized 20 graduates during a ceremony for the Citizen鈥檚 Police Academy Class on Tuesday at the Delaware State Police Troop 3. The academy class learned about a wide variety of police activities consistent with what a Delaware Trooper experiences today during the nine consecutive sessions. The class started on September 3, 2019…

VIDEO | Bridgeville pet groomer charged with animal cruelty

By The Talk of Delmarva News / October 30, 2019

A Bridgeville man was arrested for animal cruelty after a video posted online showed him abusing and mistreating a dog at a local pet grooming facility. Officers from the Delaware Division of Public Health’s Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) arrested 43-year-old James Lee Campbell on Monday following an incident that occurred at a pet grooming…

Maryland State Police arrest Hurlock man on rape charges

By The Talk of Delmarva News / October 30, 2019

Maryland State Police arrested a rape suspect Tuesday morning in connection with an alleged sexual assault that occurred earlier this month in Dorchester County, Maryland. The suspect, identified as 43-year-old Jason Willis of Hurlock, Maryland, was arrested on first-degree rape charges at his home. Investigators with the Maryland State Police Criminal Enforcement Division, Upper Shore…

UPDATE | Missing Harrington woman found dead

By The Talk of Delmarva News / October 29, 2019

61-year-old Donna Miller has been found dead. Miller was last seen at her home on Dickerson Street in Harrington on Wednesday, October 23. She was found deceased not far from her home around 3 p.m. Tuesday, according to police. Police say she suffered from Dementia and had limited verbal communication. Donna Miller’s sister-in-law, Theresa Miller,…

Kids twice as likely to get hit by a car, killed on Halloween, AAA warns

By The Talk of Delmarva News / October 29, 2019

A good scare is in good fun on Halloween, but AAA warns, not when it comes to child pedestrian safety. According to Safe Kids Worldwide, children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than any other day of the year. Excited trick-or-treaters often forget about safety,…

Coons condemns fans who chanted “lock him up” to President Trump at World Series

By The Talk of Delmarva News / October 29, 2019

Delaware U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) condemned fans who booed and chanted “lock him up” to President Trump as he arrived to Sunday’s World Series game in Washington. Speaking to CNN, Senator Coons said the office of the President deserves respect even when the actions of the President at times may suggest otherwise. “Even at…

Milford man arrested on drug charges during vehicle burglary

By The Talk of Delmarva News / October 28, 2019

A Milford man was arrested after police say he broke into a vehicle and was found with drugs in Rehoboth Beach. According to the Rehoboth Beach Police Department, shortly after 7 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 20, officers were called to the area of Baltimore Avenue at the intersection of First Street where they made contact with…

Indian River School District will “probably” hold 3rd referendum

By The Talk of Delmarva News / October 28, 2019

Indian River School District will “probably” hold a 3rd referendum, according to Jim Fritz, a school board member who claimed this time would be different and that the district would seek less money. The State recently approved Indian River’s certificate of necessity which provides a greenlight for school districts to move forward with referendums. Fritz…

Delaware State Police offers Halloween safety tips

By The Talk of Delmarva News / October 28, 2019

Halloween is almost here and Delaware State Police would like to remind parents, children, motorists and those handing out candy to remain alert and stay safe during this Halloween season. Please take a minute to read over these safety tips provided by Delaware State Police and share with your friends and families, so everyone can…