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Dover Police Investigate Unreported Shooting Incident
A Felton man has been arrested in connection with an investigation into a shooting that was not reported to Police. Dover Police Detectives learned that a shooting occurred Friday night in the area of South New Street and West Reed Street. A review of surveillance cameras showed that a black male fired a handgun at…
Read MoreDNREC Records 2 State Record Catches – of Invasive Species
Two Delaware record catches have been confirmed by DNREC – both for invasive species. DNREC reports that a 33 pound 15.68-ounce Flathead Catfish was caught at Lums Pond by Jason Wise of Bear. This is the first state record for the species. And a 15-pound 8-ounce Northern Snakehead measuring 31.5-inches was caught in June at…
Read MoreSussex County Council Approves Conditional Use for Storage/Warehouse Buildings and Car Wash in Frankford Area
The Sussex County Council, in Old Business, revisited Conditional Use No 2581 on behalf of Zion Church Ventures, LLC for storage/warehouse buildings and a car wash to be located on an over 24-acre parcel on Zion Church Road just north of Deer Run Road in the Frankford area. The Council last week deferred a vote…
Read MoreWednesday is the Deadline to File as a Candidate for the Bethany Beach Town Council
Wednesday is the deadline for candidates to file for the Bethany Beach Town Council election. Candidates have until 4:30pm on Wednesday to file a written Notice of Intention in the Town Manager’s Office at Town Hall. Three seats are up for election on the Town Council – each is for a 2-year term. The Bethany…
Read MoreGov Meyer Signs Six Health-Related Measures into Law
Governor Matt Meyer signed several health-related bills that will strengthen protections for overlooked populations. These six measures expand access to quality healthcare, ensure safer housing by reducing lead exposure, protect communities from dangerous substances and provide essential support for mothers and individuals impacted by the opioid crisis. Additional information from Gov Matt Meyer: “Every Delawarean deserves…
Read MoreDNREC Plans Downstate Mosquito Spraying for Monday Evening
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Monday, July 21, 2025: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Milford, Harrington, Felton, and Frederica. Near Camden, Ellendale, Greenwood, and Lincoln. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in…
Read MoreDSP Arrest Millsboro Man on DUI & other Charges after a Check on the Welfare
Delaware State Police were called for an unconscious man behind the wheel of a vehicle parked along the shoulder of Iron Branch Road in Dagsboro on Sunday afternoon. Police found the car – with the driver leaning out the door – windshield wipers and right turn signal activated. Police contacted the driver, 62 year old…
Read MoreUPDATED: Delaware State Police Identify Man found Dead in SUV in Rehoboth Beach in June
UPDATED – 07/21/25 – The man who was found deceased in a parked SUV on Olive Avenue in Rehoboth Beach on June 24th has been identified as 85 year old Lewis Johnson of Reston, VA. The Division of Forensic Science investigation determined that Johnson died of natural causes and that a family member drove Johnson to…
Read MoreUPDATED: Rehoboth Beach Police Identify & Charge Suspects in Alleged Theft of 2 Scooters
UPDATED – 07/21/25 – Rehoboth Beach Police have identified the suspects who allegedly stole two electric scooters. Police thank you for your help to resolve this case. The suspects, aged 15 and 17, are both from Seaford and have been charged with 2 counts of theft under $1500 and 3rd degree conspiracy. Both have been…
Read MoreUPDATED: Delaware Wildland Firefighters Begin 14-Day Assignment in Colorado
UPDATED – 07/20/25 – Delaware’s wildland fire engine E-613 and its three-man crew begin a 14-day assignment helping to contain the Turner Gulch wildfire which is south of Grand Junction, Colorado. As of Saturday night the wildfire has grown slightly – but remains about 34% contained. Delaware Forest Service expects to continue supporting wildland fires…
Read MoreDelaware Labor Review for June
Unemployment in Delaware remained steady from May to June at 4% while the national unemployment rate decreased slightly from 4.2% in May to 4.1% in June. In Sussex County unemployment increased from 3.7% in May to 4% in June. The Private Education and Health Services sector added 1300 jobs in Delaware – generating the largest…
Read MoreCamden Teen Arrested on Gun and Drug Charges
A 17 year old male from Camden has been arrested by Delaware State Police on felony gun and drug charges. Members of the Kent County Drug Unit, Governor’s Task Force and State Police SORT Team executed a search warrant at a residence on East Camden-Wyoming Avenue in Camden on Wednesday after an investigation of the…
Read MoreGov Meyer Joins Other Governors to Demand Trump Administration Release Withheld Education Funding
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer has joined with 17 other Governors calling on the Trump Administration to release $6.8-billion that is being withheld from schools and students across the country. For Delaware – that’s about $28.6-million. In a letter, the Governors shows the impact of these missed payments across the country and urged the DOE to…
Read MoreNew Delaware State Record Catch for Golden Tilefish by Dover Man
DNREC officials have confirmed that a 56 pound 3.2-ounce Golden Tilefish caught by angler Logan Smith of Dover is a new state record catch. Smith’s catch measured 42 ½ inches in length and surpasses the previous record by 13 year old Dylan Baker in 2020 by nearly 3.5 pounds. DNREC reports Smith and friends were…
Read MoreUPDATE: Third Suspect Arrested in Shooting in Slaughter Beach in June
UPDATE – 07/18/25 – Delaware State Police have arrested a third suspect in connection with a shooting in June near the Slaughter Beach Memorial Volunteer Fire Company. Police say 21 year old Deonte King of Lincoln turned himself in at Troop 3 on Thursday after police identified him as a suspect in the June 12th…
Read MoreDSP Arrest 2 on Weapons and Drug Offenses near Millsboro
Two people have been arrested after a search warrant was executed at a Millsboro area residence on Tuesday. Members of the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force and Sussex County Drug Unit executed a search warrant at a residence on Trinity Road following an investigation into the distribution of narcotics from the residence. Delaware State Police…
Read MoreUPDATED: Gold Alert Canceled for Dover Man
UPDATE- The Dover Police Department is canceling the gold alert for Garrett McDermott. He has been located and is safe. ============================================= The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Garrett McDermott of Dover. McDermott, who is 31 years old, was last seen at 8:00 a.m. today, the 17th, and there is a concern…
Read MoreUPDATED: Two-Vehicle Collision Reported in Lewes
UPDATE 7/17/25: 6:30 p.m. According to Delaware State Police, just before 1 p.m., an Infiniti QX60 was traveling southbound on Coastal Highway approaching Janice Road. At the same time, a Subaru Forester was traveling westbound, from the crossover, attempting to cross Coastal Highway southbound for Janice Road. Police learned the Subaru entered the Infiniti’s path…
Read MoreUPDATE: Gold Alert for Missing Dover Man–Canceled
UPDATE: The Dover Police Department is canceling the Gold Alert for Hai Van Nguyen. He has been located and is safe. Earlier Post The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Hai Van Nguyen of Dover. Nguyen was last seen at approximately 12:30 a.m. on July 17th in the area of…
Read More$96K Settlement Secured Following HIV Drug Kickback Investigation
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings has announced that the state will receive $96,571.13 as part of a $202 million national settlement with Gilead Sciences, Inc., resolving allegations of illegal kickbacks to promote HIV drugs. From 2011 to 2017, Gilead allegedly gave healthcare providers payments, meals, and travel perks to encourage prescribing its drugs—violating the Anti-Kickback…
Read MoreSussex & Kent County Mosquito Spraying Thursday Evening
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Thursday, July 17th, 2025: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Milford. Near Lincoln and Milton. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following spray zones: 110, 111, 117,…
Read MoreUPDATE: Arrests Made in Rodney Village Drive-by Shooting Case
UPDATE: 7/17/25: Delaware State Police have arrested 41-year-old Tyrell Clark and a 16-year-old girl, both from Dover, in connection with a drive-by shooting that happened in Rodney Village this past May. According to State Police, shortly before 5:00 a.m. troopers were called to a home on Samuel Paynter Drive after reports of gunfire. Investigators say…
Read MoreTroopers Arrest Selbyville Man for 6th Offense DUI in Lincoln
Delaware State Police have arrested a 65-year-old Selbyville man for his 6th DUI felony offense in Lincoln. According to State Police, at about 2:00 p.m., troopers assigned to the Highway Safety Unit responded to Dupont Boulevard near Morgan Drive in Lincoln for a welfare check. When troopers arrived, they found a silver Lexus RX350 in…
Read MoreArrest Made Following Domestic Assault in Milton
A domestic assault that happened in Milton late last night led to the arrest of Terry Travis. According to Milton Police–at just after 11 p.m., officers responded to the incident at a home on Federal Street. Upon arrival, officers found the victim fleeing the scene on foot, suffering from severe head trauma and bleeding heavily.…
Read MoreSenator Chris Coons’ Response to U.S. Senate Passage of $9 billion in Federal Spending Cuts
The U.S. Senate has passed about $9 billion in federal spending cuts requested by President Donald Trump, targeting programs including foreign aid, global health initiatives, and publicly broadcast emergency alerts for rural communities. Supporters of the bill argue it is a necessary step toward fiscal responsibility and a more focused use of taxpayer dollars. Senator…
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