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Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Report of Suspicious Activity Near Propane Tanks
The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office recently received a report from the management of Camden Petroleum Services, located in Pocomoke City, Maryland, regarding a suspicious vehicle. According to the report, a red Ford Focus was observed parked near the propane tanks. Two Middle Eastern men were seen outside the vehicle, appearing to inspect the tanks. One…
Read MoreThree Hospitalized After Two-Vehicle Crash in Rehoboth Beach Area
Three people have been hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of Route 24 and Camp Arrowhead Road. At 1:30 pm the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company was dispatched to the scene. The three individuals were taken to the hospital by Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company Ambulances. Delaware State Police were investigating. Westbound…
Read MoreUPDATE: Arrest Made; Shooting in Greensboro, MD Under investigation
UPDATE: An arrest has been made in the case of a shooting incident that occurred at the Save-A-Lot grocery store in Greensboro, Maryland, on February 12th. Today, the Criminal Investigation Division of the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office arrested 47-year-old Jeffery Joseph Smith Sr. of Baltimore, Maryland. Smith has been charged with multiple offenses, including first-degree…
Read MoreFelton Police Department Earns State Accreditation
The Felton Police Department became the 14th police agency to earn state accreditation through the Delaware Police Accreditation Commission (DPAC). Earning state accreditation requires a commitment to excellence and determination. Felton Chief Chris Guild and the entire Felton Police Department embraced the challenge and successfully navigated the process to meet 105 professional standards. A team…
Read MorePilot Declares Precautionary Emergency En Route to Salisbury Regional Airport
A Salisbury Instructor Pilot declared a precautionary emergency on approach to Salisbury (SBY) Airport following a routine training flight. Salisbury airport officials say the incident was minor, and they are happy to report that the crew and aircraft are safe. An Instructor Pilot, returning from a routine training flight over the Eastern Shore, declared the…
Read MoreTwo Arrested on Firearm Charges After Threatening People at Party; Teen Faces Marijuana Charge
  Residents of a home in Salisbury who were hosting a party were interrupted by uninvited guests. On February 22nd at just before 6 P.M., Wicomico County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a home located on Only Road. The victims reported a small group of individuals who no one knew, arrived at the party and…
Read MoreMaryland Department of Health Expands Access to School-Based Mental Health Services for Children and Youth
In what’s being referred to as a step forward in addressing the mental health needs of Maryland’s students, the Maryland Department of Health has made it easier for families on Medicaid to access mental health services in schools for their children. The expansion allows Local Education Agencies to offer certain behavioral health services to all…
Read MoreOcean City Police Mourns the Loss of Two Former Seasonals Killed in the line of Duty
The Ocean City, Maryland Police Department is grieving the loss of two former seasonal officers after a tragic day for law enforcement on Saturday, February 22nd. Officers Cameron Girvin and Christopher Reese proudly served the Virginia Beach Police Department before being killed in the line of duty. The pair conducted a traffic stop on Friday,…
Read MoreTwo Arrested For Drug Dealing Following Traffic Stop in Dover
Dover Police have arrested 24-year-old Jaimere Harrison of Dover and 21-year-old Kemya Dennis of Georgetown on drug dealing charges following a traffic stop Friday. The Department’s Drug, Vice, and Organized Crime Unit and Street Crimes Unit stopped a vehicle Friday at 4:03 p.m. on State Route 1 in the area of Dover Air Force Base. During the…
Read MoreLewes Man Arrested in Newark Carjacking
A Lewes man has been arrested for an armed robbery in Newark Friday morning just after 10. Delaware State Police were called to the Sonesta Suites for a reported carjacking and learned a handicapped victim was sitting in his car when a white male suspect approached and asked if he needed help with his wheelchair.…
Read MoreDelaware Congressional Delegation Virtual Town Hall Monday
Delaware’s Congressional Delegation will hold a virtual town hall on Monday afternoon to address the overwhelming feedback and concerns received from constituents and respond directly to your questions. All three members of the Congressional Delegation will be on hand. The town hall is at 12:30pm and registration is required for attendance. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER…
Read MoreMERR Rescues Harp Seal at Dewey Beach
Some activity on the beach Friday morning in Dewey Beach after MERR was called for the rescue of a one-year old male harp seal. Officials say he had signs of possible infection and was taken for further assessment and treatment. He’s been named him Gemini and he is now at the National Aquarium’s Marine Animal…
Read MoreMilford Police Add Electric Vehicle Fleet
Milford Police have expanded their police fleet with the arrival of three electric vehicles and charging stations. The new electric vehicle fleet was made possible with grant funding through Energize Delaware. Officials say this will allow the department to do their part in promoting sustainable energy solutions within their fleet.
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Commissioners Approve Three-year Agreement with Police Union
Rehoboth Beach Commissioners approved this afternoon a collective bargaining agreement with the police department union that increases the starting salary for officers and provides 100% payment of health insurance coverage for police officers and 80% for their dependents. The three-year agreement goes into effect April 1. “This is a long-standing agreement between the city and…
Read MoreDE State Sen. Hansen Introduces Utility Oversight Bills to Curb Rising Energy Costs
Three bills sponsored by Democrat Senator Stephanie Hansen and Representative Debra Heffernan would enact guaGuardrdrails for Delaware’s public utility companies regulated by the Delaware Public Service Commission to ensure customers are being protected against unfair, unexpected price increases. Senate Bill 59 would change the standards by which the Public Service Commission is able to determine…
Read MoreBridgeville Man Arrested on 7th Offense DUI by Seaford PD
Seaford Police conducted a computer registration check on a vehicle traveling on Bridgeville Highway and found the driver was wanted by Georgetown Police. A traffic stop was made and police confirmed the driver, 60 year old William Terry of Bridgeville, was the wanted subject. As police arrested Terry they saw signs of impairment and further…
Read MoreIntercollegiate Trivia Tournament Qualifying Saturday Morning at UMES
The Honda Campus All-Star Challenge National Qualifying Tournament will be held at UMES on Saturday. This is one of the biggest intercollegiate trivia events on Delmarva in over 10 years. Teams from Washington, DC, New York City and Chicago will compete – looking to advance to the National Championship Tournament in Los Angeles in April.…
Read MoreOvernight Infield RV Camping Available for Dover NASCAR Race Weekend in July
Race fans will have a chance for additional access this summer for the July NASCAR weekend – camping at the Infield Reserve. This is an exclusive 34-spot RV campground within the infield – and the first time the Monster Mile’s infield has been open for overnight NASCAR weekend camping. The lot will open on Wednesday,…
Read MoreResident in Lewes Arrested for Operation of Clandestine Laboratory, Possession of Methamphetamine
During a continuing and long-term drug investigation, members of the Lewes Police Department yesterday executed a search warrant at a home on Beebe Avenue. This search was for a potential drug laboratory used for the manufacture of Methamphetamine. Lewes Police Department officers found numerous chemical compounds, ingredients, tools and devices which were set up in…
Read MoreSenators Coons, Rounds Reintroduce Financial Protection Legislation for American Hostages and Wrongful Detainees
U.S. Senator Chris Coons along with Republican Senator Mike Rounds of South Dakota reintroduced the Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act today to prevent the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from imposing fines or penalties on American hostages and wrongful detainees for late tax payments while they are held abroad. This bill was originally introduced in…
Read MoreFRAUD ALERT: Credit Card Skimming Device Recovered From Georgetown Area Store
The Georgetown Police Department has recovered a credit card skimming device from El Mercado store on Layton Avenue. Skimming devices are used to steal customers’ banking information. Officers are contacting local businesses to ensure they regularly check for these types of devices. If you or anybody you know has visited El Mercado since Saturday, February…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested Following Vape Shop Burglaries & Pursuit
Dover Police have arrested a 22-year-old Dover man following two burglaries and a pursuit late Wednesday night. The Dover Police Department took the report at about 10:15 p.m. of a burglary at First State Vape on North DuPont Highway. Officers found the front door shattered. The front glass was broken, and police say someone entered…
Read MoreTraffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Bridgeville Man for 7th DUI Offense
A Bridgeville man wanted by the Georgetown Police Department was arrested by Seaford Police for his 7th DUI offense following a traffic stop on the vehicle he was driving. At just before midnight, a patrol officer with the Seaford Police Department conducted a computer registration check of the vehicle, which had been heading north on…
Read MoreCongressman Harris Sends Letter To Constituents On The High Costs Of Energy In Maryland
Maryland Congressman Andy Harris is sending a letter to constituents regarding the high costs of energy in the state. He reassures Marylanders that in Congress, he is fighting to lower energy bills. He also offers several resources that constituents can utilize if they are experiencing high energy costs in their homes or businesses. Here is…
Read MoreUPDATE: Arrests Made; Teen Chased and Shot at by Masked Individual After Exiting School Bus
UPDATE:Â Dover Police have arrested two individuals–22-year-old Rouma Aldonza and a 17-year-old male, both of Dover, for the shooting that occurred on Village Drive yesterday afternoon. Detectives identified the 17-year-old as the suspected shooter and determined that he was driven to the scene in a vehicle. Detectives from the Drugs, Vice and Organized Crime Unit located…
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