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A citizen of Guinea in the US on a J-1 Student Visa has been charged with rape in Ocean View. According to Ocean View Police, an investigation into the rape of a 19-year-old woman began in August, and a resident of the same home, Hamza Mara, was identified as a suspect through DNA analysis Police…
A Cambridge man is charged with the murder of a 39-year-old woman who was found lying in a roadway after the suspect arrived at police headquarters and stated “I killed her.” Cambridge Police said 31-year-old Dion Ennals was covered in blood when he showed up at the back door of the police department Friday night.…
The Delaware Department of Correction is still looking for applicants who are interested in joining the Fall 2021 Citizens Academy. The deadline to apply is this Sunday for the weekly sessions that begin Wednesday, October 6th. The program provides a look inside operations and programs of the DOC and insight into how it carries out…
Maryland is hoping to get more nurses working to mitigate staffing shortages. Health Secretary Dennis Schrader said Thursday that he has issued a notice that states that registered nurses or licensed practical nurses with an active license in another state or jurisdiction may provide nursing care in Maryland.The leaders of nursing training and education programs…
A Wicomico County man is facing child pornography charges. According to Maryland State Police, the Computer Crimes Unit began an investigation last May into alleged distribution of child pornography online. A search warrant was carried out Wednesday at the home of the suspect.48-year-old Mark Dewitt of Parsonburg was arrested and is charged with 14 counts…
A drug investigation in Kent County that lasted several weeks has led to the arrests of four people. Delaware State Police said Thursday that search warrants were carried out at two residences, a motel room and two vehicles Tuesday. The searches turned up crystal meth, marijuana, ammunition, an extended magazine, a handgun, some marijuana, drug…
A man has been arrested for charges of unlawful sexual contact and sexual abuse of a child less than 13 years of age by a person of trust. According to Lewes Police, 34-year-old Jamel Jackson fled from a local residence prior to the report being made to police Wednesday. A series of troubling social media…
Delaware is suing agro-chemical giant Monsanto and two of its corporate spin-offs. Attorney General Kathy Jennings said Thursday that the lawsuit seeks to recover damages and clean-up costs associated with PCBs made by Monsanto for decades, despite knowing the dangers they posed to the environment and public health. The lawsuit filed in state Superior Court…
Proposed changes to the Delaware Law Enforcement Officer’s Bill of Rights will be considered at two virtual public sessions, one of which is today. The Senate bill (SB 149) would make police disciplinary records public and would allow for creation of community oversight boards that would have the power to hear and decide police disciplinary…
Nemours Children’s Health will team up with Beebe Healthcare to provide pediatric services for infants, children and teenagers of Sussex County. Nemours healthcare professionals will be involved with newborn care, high-risk deliveries, emergencies and other aspects of pediatric care and health. Nemours Children’s health is one of the largest integrated pediatric health systems in the…
The Firefly Music Festival returns to The Woodlands of Dover International Speedway Thursday. Thousands of guests camp out for the four-day event, which was canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to DelDOT, motorists should anticipate delays on Route 13 and Delaware Route 1 at various times through the weekend. The Transportation Management…
A bat in Wicomico County has tested positive for rabies. According to the Wicomico County Health Department, the bat was located in the area of North Nithsdale Drive in Salisbury. Residents and visitors in the area are advised to be aware of their surroundings and to avoid contact with any wild or stray animals. Pets…
A grain elevator toppled onto a farm truck in Laurel Wednesday, trapping the driver inside. Members of the Laurel Fire Department responded to Laurel Grain Wednesday, and discovered that the truck hit the grain elevator. Other first responders also got to the scene. A heavy wrecker was used to lift the grain elevator and release…
A former Dewey Beach Police officer has pled guilty to perjury and assault and is permanently banned from serving as a police officer, according to Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings. Gregory Lynch was indicted by the Division of Civil Rights and Public Trust in connection with an August 2019 incident. Prosecutors said a review indicated…
The Sussex County community will be updated on COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and vaccine information during a Beebe Healthcare virtual town hall today (Wednesday). The meeting is scheduled between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Beebe Healthcare President and CEO Dr. David Tam and Beebe COVID-19 Response Medical Director Dr. Bill Chasanov will preside. The meeting can…
A large barn used for storage has been left in ruins following a fire in Talbot County. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, the fire broke out Tuesday afternoon along Matthewstown Road in Easton. Someone who was passing by discovered the fire. It took firefighters about two hours to control the flames.No injuries…
Rail Safety Week is underway. Operation Clear Track involves Delaware State Police, rail operators and other state, local and federal agencies across the country. They are looking to raise awareness about safety at railroad grade crossings as well as enforcement of safety laws, including trespassing. Motorists may receive railroad safety cards, and in cases of…
More than 30 Maryland organizations and religious institutions will get a portion of $3-million to support their efforts to reduce hate crimes. Governor Larry Hogan announced the funding Tuesday, saying it is being distributed based on Maryland State Police violent and hate crime data by county, and through a competitive application process. The money is…
Rehoboth Elementary School and Southern Delaware School of the Arts are getting national recognition as a Blue Ribbon School for 2021. A total of 325 schools across the country are being honored for their overall academic performance, and / or their progress in closing achievement gaps among subgroups of students. U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel…
“Enough is enough,” read one sign at a demonstration on The Circle in Georgetown Tuesday organized by a group that contends Sussex County is continuing to allow uncontrolled development. Sussex2030 formed during a land use battle a few years ago. Their protest was mostly quiet, although several people who passed by honked their horns in…
Dover Police are warning local businesses about an attempted telephone scam. A restaurant in the capital city received a call Monday from someone who claimed to be with the U.S. Marshals Service who was investigating a complaint about counterfeit money being given as change. The caller stated someone would be there within 30 minutes and…
A Special Event Zone becomes effective in Ocean City today (Tuesday) in anticipation of the annual unsanctioned pop-up motor vehicle rally, H2O- I. The provision will last through this Sunday, September 26th. The event has a recent history of disorderly conduct. The special event zone allows for increased fines for violations and other measures to…
Three inmates at Delaware’s largest prison have been implicated in an alleged attempt to smuggle contraband behind bars, and charges are pending against a woman. Dover Police said Tuesday that an investigation in cooperation with the Department of Correction determined that 33-year-old Garland Coleman had a medical appointment at a Dover facility earlier this month.…
Ocean City Police are conducting a death investigation in the area of 60th Street. Someone contacted police this morning (Monday) after finding an unconscious male outside. Emergency Medical Services personnel pronounced the person dead at the scene. The name of the victim has not been released. Members of the Criminal Investigation Division Major Crimes Unit…
The Maryland Public Service Commission has scheduled two virtual hearings on Orsted’s Skipjack and US Wind’s offshore wind power projects, phase two. Anyone with an interest in the project is invited to speak, but must register by noon this Friday. The hearings will be held Tuesday September 28th and Thursday September 30th, both at 6:00…