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UPDATE from DSP: Additional Suspects Arrested in 2022 Seaford Home Invasion Homicide
The Delaware State Police have arrested 16-year-old Denzel Maker of Seaford, Delaware, and 20-year-old Timothy Ohara of Lincoln, Delaware, for murder and related charges following a Seaford home invasion homicide that occurred in 2022. Police say that on October 11th, 2022 troopers responded to the residence on West Stein Highway in Seaford. The investigation determined…
Read MoreAnnouncement of $20 million to Lower Emissions of Cape May-Lewes Ferry Fleet
A $20 million grant has been awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation to the Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) to replace an over 40-year-old diesel engine ferry that serves passengers who travel between Lewes, Delaware, and Cape May, New Jersey with a diesel-hybrid ferry. The purpose of the funding is to help DRBA’s efforts…
Read MoreAnnouncement of $2 Million for the University of Delaware to Advance Biotechnology
Today, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester, alongside U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons, announced that the University of Delaware has been selected as one of five National Science Foundation (NSF) BioFoundries and will receive $2,000,000 for a project that aims to advance synthetic biology. Officials say this effort would enhance biomanufacturing and grow the bioeconomy…
Read MoreCambridge Police Department Proactive Initiative Leads to Multiple Arrests
One recurring complaint the Cambridge Police Department receives is the unsafe operations of vehicles, bikes and scooters on area roadways. A Proactive Initiative was conducted throughout the City of Cambridge on September 6th from approximately 6:30pm through midnight–focusing on traffic enforcement to include bicycle and scooter violations. This initiative was conducted to show an increased…
Read MoreCommunity Notice: School Threats on Social Media
 The Queen Anne’s County, Maryland Office of the Sheriff is aware of recent social media posts circulating within the Queen Anne’s County Public School District, threatening potential gun violence at schools. According to the Office of the Sheriff, this post is the same viral school threat that has been shared at school districts nationally…
Read MoreHeroic Efforts by Dover Police Communications Operators Save Lives in European Waters
The Dover Police Department is being recognized for a rescue overseas. On August 27th, Dover, Delaware Police Communications Operators played a critical role in an international rescue effort after receiving a call from Albania about a sinking boat in the English Channel. Although the caller mistakenly contacted the Delaware department instead of Dover, England, Communications…
Read MoreUPDATE: Maryland State Police Locate Rumbly, Maryland Man Wanted in Connection With Assault in Somerset County
UPDATE: As of 9:30 a.m., Maryland State Police inform the public that Parks has been located. Previous Post: Maryland State Police need your help in finding a man wanted in connection with a first-degree assault that occurred in Somerset County earlier this week. According to the information police have so far, the victim was assaulted…
Read MoreLincoln Man Arrested on Drug and Firearm Charges
Dover Police have arrested a 29-year-old Lincoln man on drug and firearm charges. Yesterday–Wednesday evening—Police spoke with Khiheim Hanzer in a parking lot on North DuPont Highway. Hanzer had an outstanding Capias for his arrest and officers took him into custody without incident. Officers searched Hanzer and located over $700 in suspected drug proceeds, 22…
Read MoreThree Men Seriously Injured in Electrocution Incident
Three men have been seriously injured in an electrocution that occurred early this afternoon on Dorman Street in Harrington. Two victims were transported by helicopter and one by ambulance.  The investigation is still in its preliminary stages and will be led by investigators from OSHA and Delmarva Powers Safety and Investigation Team. The Harrington Police will…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Issue Gold Alert for Missing Dover Man
Delaware State Police Troop 9 has issued a Gold Alert for 79-year-old Wayne Bishop Sr. of Dover. He was last seen at his residence in Dover around 8:30 p.m. on September 9th. Attempts to contact or locate him have been unsuccessful, and there is concern for his safety and well-being. He is described as a…
Read MoreUPDATE: Lincoln Man Charged in Fatal Shooting
UPDATED 09/11/24:Â The victim of a shooting that happened in Lincoln on Sunday has died. Denise Mosley had been taken to an area trauma hospital, where she was admitted in critical condition. On September 9th, Denise Mosley died as a result of her injuries from the shooting. Meanwhile, a 20-year-old who was also shot is…
Read MoreSmyrna Man Arrested on Multiple Gun and Drug-Related Charges
Delaware State Police have arrested 47-year-old Richard Butcher of Smyrna on multiple gun and drug-related charges near Hartly. According to DSP, on September 8th, at about 8:50 p.m., a trooper on patrol saw a Chevrolet Equinox exit the parking lot of Royal Farms on Halltown Road in Hartly, with an equipment violation. The trooper attempted…
Read MoreSenator Carper Honored with “Climate Changemaker” Award
Senator Tom Carper is set to retire in January 2025, and this week, the Climate Action Campaign (CAC) announced he has been honored with its third annual “Climate Changemaker” award. Throughout his tenure in Congress, Senator Carper has remained a dedicated advocate for climate action. As Senator Carper prepares for his retirement, his departure will…
Read MoreHouse Fire in Hebron, Maryland Caused by Juvenile Fire Play
A fire that occurred overnight on 512 North Main Street in Hebron, Maryland in Wicomico County was caused by juvenile fire play, according to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal. The fire started on the inside of the second-floor bedroom. No injuries resulted from the fire, but structural damage to the two-story, wood-framed,…
Read MoreOcean City Councilman Enters Mayor’s Race to Challenge Incumbent Rick Meehan
Ocean City Councilman Peter Buas, elected in 2020, has officially filed for mayor against incumbent Rick Meehan, who has been mayor since 2006. Buas stated that Ocean City has grown, thrived, and endured thanks to the guidance and dedication of residents, businesses, town staff, and partners. He adds that Ocean City is ready for a…
Read MoreCambridge Police Attempting to Locate Man Wanted for Multiple Thefts
The Cambridge Police Department is looking for Eugene George Dandy III (also known as “Justice”), who is 44 years old and currently staying in Cambridge, Maryland. Dandy has an active Arrest Warrant through the Cambridge Police Department for Burglary and Theft charges as well as a Criminal Summons for Theft charges. Additional charges are also…
Read MoreDelaware Primary Unofficial Results
The Delaware Primary election still unofficial and should be certified on Friday. Voter turnout was over 22% with 124,763 of 556,668 registered voters casting a ballot either by machine vote, absentee or early ballot. In Sussex County – two County Council seats have gone to upset winners tonight. SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL/DISTRICT 1 County Council President…
Read MoreCommunity Alert in Cape May County after Early Morning Incident
Police searching for 2 suspects in an early morning burglary Tuesday where shots were fired at a homeowner. Dennis Township School District buses were halted and district schools were closed as a result. Police said in an update at noon that this was an isolated incident that prompted a community alert for residents to remain…
Read MoreMilford Police Arrest Milford Man on Weapons & Drug Charges
An investigation by Milford Police into the sale of illicit drugs resulted in the arrest of 30 year old Bobby Pitts of Milford. Milford Police went into a residence on SE 2nd Street earlier today with a search warrant where they seized crack cocaine and three firearms – on a “ghost gun” or untraceable firearm.…
Read MoreTwo Easton HS Students Arrested after Assault in the School
Two students at Easton High School were arrested today after an assault at the school. The School Resource Officer was alerted to an assault in the school just after noon. With assistance from the school administrative staff, Talbot County State’s Attorney, deputies from the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office identified two students who were arrested and…
Read MoreOne Year Left to Raise Funds to Keep Lewes’ Fourth Street Preserve from Development
Your help is needed to preserve 30 acres of forested land on either side of 4th Street in Lewes from future development. The project has until September 15, 2025, to raise $2.5-million to reach the $8-million dollars needed.  A $1.4 million commitment from Delaware’s Open Space Council has brought the campaign to save the Fourth…
Read MoreVehicle Crash Leads to DUI & Weapons Arrest of Blades Man
A two vehicle crash on Seaford Road near Laurel led to the arrest of a Blades man for DUI and weapons offenses. Delaware State Police learned that a Sentra and Jeep Grand Cherokee collided near Camp Road around 9pm on Friday, September 6. The driver of the Nissan tried to leave the scene – police…
Read MoreFlags to be Lowered for Patriot Day, September 11
By a joint resolution approved by Congress on 12/18/2001, (Public Law 107-89) September 11th of each year has been designated as “Patriot Day.” This law also directs flags be lowered to half-staff on September 11th. In concurrence with this joint resolution, Governor Carney has ordered the U. S. and Delaware flags be flown at half-staff…
Read MoreSeaford Police Looking for Driver Involved in Hit & Run Crash
Seaford Police are looking for the owner/operator of a vehicle involved in a hit and run crash around 7:30 Monday (Sept 9) evening in the area of Front Street in Seaford. Police ask anyone with information to contact them at 302-629-6645 or Crime Stoppers at 800-847-3333.
Read MoreDelaware Teacher of the Year Nominees
Delaware’s 2025 Teacher of the Year will be chosen in just over a month! Twenty of the state’s top teachers will be honored at a celebration at the Modern Maturity Center in Dover on Tuesday, October 15th. These candidates were nominated by their districts or the Delaware Charter Network during the 2024 calendar year. The…
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