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DSP Arrest Milton Woman in Stolen Acura
Delaware State Police were notified Thursday evening around 5:15 about stolen Acura ATL from New Jersey that was being tracked electronically and was southbound on Coastal Highway near Milton. Troopers found the car on West Randor Drive in Milton, but the driver did not stop when police attempted a traffic stop. During the pursuit, the…
Read MoreDover Teen Charged with Stolen Weapon & Drug Offenses after Traffic Stop
A 17 year old Dover boy has been arrested on drug and weapons offenses after a traffic stop in Camden-Wyoming just before 10am on June 28th. Delaware State Police contacted the 17 year old driver who did not have a valid driver’s license and a search of his person led to the discovery of about…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Man Arrested on Drug & Weapons Charges after Traffic Stop
Early Friday morning Dewey Beach Police conducted a traffic stop on Coastal Highway at Scarborough Avenue Extended in Rehoboth Beach after police observed vehicle violations. During the stop police conducted a thorough investigation and found a large fixed-blade knife in the glove compartment. Police also found a significant amount of marijuana, suspected promethazine and drug…
Read MoreUPDATED: Motorcycle Crash in Smyrna Leaves Dover Man Dead
UPDATED – 07/05/24 – The Delaware State Police have identified 54 year old Christopher Slaughter of Dover as the man who died in a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Tuesday afternoon in Smyrna. ===================================================================== Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred in Smyrna yesterday afternoon. According to Delaware State Police, around…
Read MoreUPDATED: Second Suspect Arrested in Seaford Shooting on Kelly Circle
UPDATED – 07/05/24 – A Delmar, Delaware man has been arrested by Delaware State Police in connection with a shooting on Kelly Circle in Seaford on May 29th that injured a 15 year old girl. Police learned that 18 year old Tyler Morrison was one of the suspects involved. Morrison was arrested on Wednesday and…
Read MoreUPDATED Breaking: Brawl at Dewey’s North Beach Sends 2 Men to Hospital
UPDATED – 07/05/24 11:30am – Dewey Beach Police were called for a reported stabbing at the North Beach Restaurant just after 1 Friday morning. Police found a 25 year old Millsboro man on the ground with severe facial injuries and a 23 year old Millsboro man also at the scene suffering from a stab wound…
Read MoreBanner Plane Goes Down Near Roxana
It’s a miracle that the pilot walked away after his banner plane, N749SK, landed upside down in some trees in the area of Rickards Road around 3:50 p.m. on Thursday. That is between Roxana and Millville. Delaware State Police and the FAA are investigating.
Read MoreSheriff’s Deputies in Talbot County Make Arrests for Possession of Controlled Substances
Deputies from Talbot County charged a 51-year-old Ridgley, Maryland man after a traffic stop and search of the vehicle in the area of Matthewstown Road near Turkey Creek Road. They utilized a police K-9 and found a controlled substance and paraphernalia in a bag belonging to the man, who is a passenger identified as Darrett…
Read MoreFunding Approved for Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ Local Parks and Playgrounds Infrastructure and Rural Legacy programs
Parks in Maryland will be improved and land protected with perpetual conservation easements thanks to The Board of Public Works’ approval of Maryland Department of Natural Resources items totaling $6.3 million in grants to local governments and land trusts. More than $2.7 million in Rural Legacy funding was approved for local sponsors to acquire conservation easements…
Read MoreMD 405 Median Crossover to Close at US 301 in Queen Anne’s County as Crews Evaluate Safety Improvement Options
MD 405 (Price Station Road) median crossover at US 301 (Blue Star Memorial Highway) in Queen Anne’s County will be closed on Monday, July 15th. The closure restricts all movements through the median and will remain in effect until further notice. Drivers are encouraged to plan alternate routes suitable for their travel and vehicle type.…
Read MoreDelDOT Traffic Alert: Road Closure Next Week in Laurel Area
In the Laurel area, Mt. Zion Road between Seaford Road and Sussex Highway will be closed starting on Monday, July 8th through Friday, July 26th(weather permitting), according to DelDOT. The reason for the closure is the replacement of a crossroad pipe. Detours will be posted. Detour Information from DelDOT- Motorists wanting to travel east on Mt. Zion Road will continue north…
Read MoreDover Police Issue Gold Alert for Missing Dover Man
The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for 41-year-old Manuel Martinez of Dover. Martinez was last seen in the unit block of Willis Road at 2:30 a.m. on July 4th. Attempts to contact or locate him have been unsuccessful, and there is a concern for his safety and well-being. Martinez is described as…
Read MoreHartly Man Arrested for DUI After Crashing into House
Delaware State Police arrested a 26-year-old Hartly, Delaware man for crashing into a house in Hartly yesterday while driving under the influence. According to State Police, troopers responded to a report of a Chevrolet Silverado that crashed into a home on Arthursville Road with people inside. No one was injured. The driver of the Silverado…
Read MorePending Law to Make Offshore Wind Power a Part of Delaware’s Future Despite Concerns
A bill pending Governor John Carney’s signature will likely make offshore wind power a significant part of Delaware’s future despite concerns over its costs and impacts. The Delaware Energy Solutions Act of 2024Â would give the State Energy Office broad new authority to negotiate 20-year contracts to purchase power produced by wind farms in Atlantic Ocean…
Read MoreDewey Beach Plans for New Town Hall, Police Station and Paramedic Facility
In Dewey Beach, the plans for the new Town Hall, Police Station, and Paramedic Facility have been submitted to Sussex County for review. Once the plans are approved, they will go out for bid. In this month’s Town of Dewey Beach Newsletter, Town Manager Bill Zolper thanks Senator Russ Huxtable and Representative Pete Schwartzkopf for…
Read MoreMaryland Board of Public Works Approves Funding for the Pittsville Water Treatment Plant Upgrade
The Maryland Board of Public Works has approved $968,000 to the Town of Pittsville for the Pittsville Water Treatment Plant Upgrade – Phase 4 project. This project is an upgrade to the existing water treatment plant for the Town of Pittsville. Over the past couple of years, Pittsville and MDE officials have been working to…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested on Drug and Firearm Charges
Dover Police have arrested a 32-year-old Dover man on drug and firearm charges after shots were reportedly fired early this morning. The incident occurred on South New Street. Officers were able to review downtown surveillance and observe someone in the area holding a firearm. Officers responded to the area and took a man identified as…
Read MoreOcean City Officials to Break Ground on Downtown Substation
The Town of Ocean City will hold a groundbreaking ceremony next week for the Ocean City Police Department Downtown Substation. Ocean City Officials will break ground on July 8th to begin construction on the Substation. This new facility will feature state-of-the-art offices, meeting spaces, interview rooms, a bicycle repair garage, storage for our bicycle unit, and a welcoming…
Read MoreArrests Pending in Salisbury Arson Case
A shed fire that occurred yesterday afternoon on Nokomis Avenue in Salisbury has been ruled arson. A passerby reported the fire that caused an estimated $6,000 in structural damage to the 8′ x 12′ wood framed shed. Loss of contents is estimated at $2,500. According to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal, two…
Read MoreLaurel PD Looking for Suspect after High Speed Chase Last Week
Laurel Police are looking for a suspect who fled from a traffic stop in the area of Locust and Poplar Streets in Laurel last Thursday, June 27 just before 1pm. Police saw a Camry with a fictitious tag, but the driver took off at a high rate of speed. Police broke off the chase on…
Read MoreJoint Firearms Suppression Initiative in Wicomico County Nets Weapons and Drugs
A firearms suppression initiative in Wicomico County in June resulted in the recovery of multiple weapons, drugs and the arrest of five people. The Salisbury Police and the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office joint initiative is aimed at enhancing public safety and deterring criminal activity involving firearms. Officers and deputies conducted 48 traffic stops and 18…
Read MoreDover Man Charged after Laundry Burglary
A Dover man has been arrested after a burglary Monday morning at the Laundry Lagoon on South Dupont Highway in Dover. During their investigation, Dover Police found that around 1am a suspect entered an unsecured door at the business and damaged a vending machine and stole merchandise before leaving. Police identified 32 year old Tyler…
Read MoreOC Awards $5000 for 1st White Marlin Caught in 2024 Season
Ocean City officials have awarded $5000 to an angler who caught the first white marlin of the 2024 season. Angler Jake Emche and vessel Captain Andrew Dotterwich caught the white on Sunday, June 2 at about 1:30pm while fishing on the “Fish On” about 25 miles east of the Baltimore Canyon. The marlin was released…
Read MoreRep. Danny Short Reschedules Constituent Coffee Meeting for July 10
39th District Representative Danny Short has rescheduled his Constituent Coffee Meeting this week for Wednesday, July 10 at the Nanticoke Senior Center – beginning at 8am in Seaford.
Read MoreUPDATED: Suspect in Rehoboth Beach Shooting Incident Arrested in PA
UPDATED – 07/02/24 – A 28 year old Milford man wanted in connection with a shooting in the parking lot of the Big Chill Surf Cantina on Coastal Highway in Rehoboth Beach early Friday morning has been arrested in Pennsylvania. Delaware State Police say 28 year old Jonathan Blackwell was arrested Sunday and is now…
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