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Staff Members, Safety Monitor Assaulted at Cambridge-South Dorchester High School Fights; Two Teens Arrested
This morning, on the second day of school, fights broke out at Cambridge-South Dorchester High School after a student assaulted a school safety monitor, according to the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies and officers from multiple agencies responded and quickly restored order. A 15-year-old and a 14-year-old were arrested on charges including assault, disorderly conduct,…
Read MoreUPDATE: Gold Alert for Missing Delmar Man–Canceled
UPDATE: The Gold Alert for David Bender, issued by DSP Troop 5, has been cancelled. Bender has been found. Original Post: Delaware State Police Troop 5 has issued a Gold Alert for 48-year-old David Bender of Delmar, Delaware. He was last contacted on September 1st, and his last known location was Food Lion on Sussex…
Read MoreStudent Arrested After Loaded Handgun Found at Parkside High School
A school resource officer at Parkside High School in Salisbury has arrested 18-year-old student Devon Rinvil Thelusma after finding a loaded 9mm handgun and a small amount of suspected marijuana in his possession. The arrest was made today, September 3rd, at the school on Beaglin Park Drive. Thelusma was taken into custody and faces pending…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Signs Executive Order to Increase Housing Production and Make Housing More Affordable Across Maryland
Governor Wes Moore today signed an executive order to increase housing production across Maryland. Specifically, the reason for the order is to improve the use of state-owned land to create more efficient development, reduce state permitting timelines, and bring more homes to market faster. The effort aims to improve housing affordability while advancing the Moore-Miller…
Read MoreRenewed Focus on School Security as Classes Begin
In light of national headlines about school shootings and threats to campuses, many families may be nervous as the new school year gets underway. Locally, the Indian River School District puts a very high priority on school safety as District Superintendent Dr. Jay Owens tells the Talk of Delmarva… He adds that they want parents…
Read MoreEmployee Charged in Theft Scheme at Easton Store
Easton Police following an investigation into a theft scheme have arrested 42-year-old Georgia L. Missimer of Preston. Police were called to Harbor Freight on Marlboro Avenue for a report of the employee theft. Store management told officers that Missimer had been voiding items from transactions and pocketing the cash. The scheme, traced back to June…
Read MoreHarrington: Closure of Liberty Street at Railroad Crossing for Maintenance
DelDOT announces that Delmarva Central Railroad will be performing track rehabilitation, resurfacing and general maintenance on their railroad crossing on Liberty Street in Harrington – expected to begin at 5am on Friday, September 5. The work will require the full closure of Liberty Street and is expected to be completed, and the detour lifted no…
Read MoreGovernor Matt Meyer Signs Education Bills, Delivering Universal Free Breakfast, School Board Reform
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer has signed nine bills aimed at strengthening Delaware school systems and celebrated the signing of another bill that provides universal free breakfast. Governor Matt Meyer, who is a Former middle-school math teacher, says that by expanding free meals, strengthening standards for school boards and educators, and making sure Delaware schools are…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested for Robbery, Assault, and Theft
Dover Police have arrested a 37-year-old Dover man on robbery charges following an incident Sunday night, August 31st. Around 8 p.m., Dover Police received a 911 call where a struggle could be heard on an open line. Officers responded to the area of South Bradford Street and Minor Street, where the call originated, and located…
Read MoreMaryland Department of Transportation Releases $21.5 Billion Draft Six-Year Capital Budget
The Maryland Department of Transportation has released its Draft Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP) for Fiscal Years 2026â2031, outlining a $21.5 billion plan to improve safety, maintain roads and bridges, and support the stateâs economy. With Governor Mooreâs budget and roughly $400 million in new annual state revenues, Maryland has been able to use state funds…
Read MoreUPDATE: Suspect Arrested; Dover Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash
UPDATE– 09-02/25Â The Dover Police Department has arrested 24-year-old Aaliyah Graves of Chestertown, MD following the investigation into a fatal crash on North DuPont Highway early Sunday morning. Graves turned herself in to Dover Police Department on Labor Day, September 1st. She was processed and arraigned at Dover Police Department. She was committed to Baylor…
Read MoreAAA Urges Caution as Students Return to School
With the new school year underway, AAA Mid-Atlantic is reminding drivers, parents, and students to stay alert as traffic increases around school zones. Public Affairs Manager Jana Tidwell noted that the mix of school buses, young drivers, commuters, and pedestrians makes this time of year especially hazardous. AAA encourages motorists to watch for changing traffic…
Read MoreCareless Smoking Sparks Restaurant Fire
 Investigators with the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal have found that careless smoking caused an accidental fire at a Salisbury restaurant. The blaze broke out on the night of August 31st at Ruby Tuesday on North Fruitland Boulevard. The fire alarm was present but did not activate due to the location of…
Read MoreSelbyville Man Charged After Weekend Incident
A Selbyville area man has been arrested after an incident Saturday night. Delaware State Police were called to Knolls Lane in the Williamsville area for a report of reckless endangering and learned that 44 year old Justin Glowacki was shooting a rimfire rifle, screaming and cursing outside of his residence â in the direction of…
Read MoreMSP Investigating Inmate Death at ECI in Westover
Maryland State Police are investigating the death of an inmate at the Eastern Correctional Institute in Westover. Corrections officials contacted police Sunday evening just after 5:30 after 24 year old Donyell Morris was in a cell with another inmate before he was found was found unresponsive on his bunk. He was pronounced dead by EMS…
Read MoreUPDATED: Dover Man Dead after Motorcycle Crash Near Greenwood Friday Morning
UPDATED – 08/31/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 39-year-old Isidro Cerda of Dover, Delaware, as the man who died in the fatal motorcycle crash on Friday morning in Greenwood. =================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 08/29/25 – A motorcycle crash Friday morning just after 7 left a Dover man dead. Delaware State Police say a Kawasaki…
Read MoreUPDATED: Two New Faces Elected to Henlopen Acres Council
UPDATED – 08/31/25 –Â There will be 2 new faces on the Henlopen Acres Town Council. Challengers Lee Raesly and Alex Jacobs were the top vote-getters for the two open seats on the Council. Raesly received 164 votes, Alex Jacobs won 101 votes and incumbent Jeffrey Jacobs got 99 votes at Saturday’s election. Raesly and Alex…
Read MoreCity of Salisbury Closings for Labor Day Monday
In observance of the Labor Day holiday, City of Salisbury offices will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025. If your trash and recycling collection is normally scheduled for Monday, September 1, it will be picked up on Tuesday, September 2. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we observe the holiday.
Read MoreLabor Day Closings for Wicomico County
WICOMICO COUNTY GOVERNMENT OFFICES Wicomico County Government Offices will be closed Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of Labor Day. CONVENIENCE CENTERS, LANDFILL, BRUSH PILE, FERRIES –Â LABOR DAY HOLIDAY SCHEDULE On Monday, September 1, 2025, the Newland Park Landfill and Brush Pile will be closed. All external Convenience Centers will be closed. Upper and…
Read MoreOcean City Police Looking to Identify Burglary Suspect
Ocean City Police are investigating two burglaries that occurred Saturday. Investigation into a burglary early in the morning hours at an enclosed outdoor bar near 2nd Street and at a mini-golf business near 139th Street show the same suspect in both incidents. Police say the suspect was seen Saturday morning in the downtown area wearing…
Read MoreWilmington Man Arrested for DUI after Leading Dewey Beach Police on Chase
A Dewey Beach motorcycle officer on patrol Friday night around 9:30 spotted an Acura SUV passing stopped vehicles on in the area of New Orleans Street and Coastal Highway. The driver â identified as 29 year old Louis Fedele of Wilmington – also failed to stop at stop sign. When the officer attempted a traffic…
Read MoreCourt Ruling Eliminates âDirect Supervisionâ Provision in State Law Affecting Delaware Hunters Ages 18 to 21
Kent County Resident Judge Renata Green-Streett found in favor of the plaintiffs in a recent decision in Delaware Superior Court (Birney et al. v. Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security et al) that Delawareâs constitutional right to keep and bear arms extends to all Delawareans aged 18 or older. This eliminates a provision in…
Read MoreSearch Warrant Leads to Arrest of Millsboro Man on Drug Charges
A Millsboro man has been arrested after a search warrant was executed at a residence on Mount Joy Road Friday. Members of the Sussex County Drug Unit, Governor’s Task Force and DSP SORT team went into the home after an investigation of 38 year old Djuan Sheppard for distribution of illegal drugs from the residence.…
Read MoreMD Man Arrested for 5th DUI near Bridgeville Friday Night
Delaware State Police were called to the area of Routes 13 and 404 near Bridgeville Friday night around 9 for a report of a Yukon driving at a low speed in the left lane and swerving all over the roadway. Police initiated a traffic stop and contacted the driver â 51 year old Todd Kellner…
Read MoreGeorgetown Man Dies from Injuries in Crash on Hardscrabble Road
A Georgetown man involved in a crash on Hardscrabble Road around 7pm Tuesday, August 19th has died from his injuries. Delaware State Police say the single vehicle crash occurred east of Tyndall Road after a Honda Pilot driven by 29 year old Marco Lobos-Simaj went off the roadway and into a ditch where it struck…
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