A WGMD Local News Article
Millsboro Man Charged with 5 Offense DUI
A Delaware State Police trooper spotted a Jetta traveling at a high rate of speed on Millsboro Highway Friday night just after 8. The trooper initiated at traffic stop and contacted the driver, 40 year old Antonio Mancilla-Pertuz of Millsboro and smelled a strong odor of alcohol on his breath and saw signs of impairment.…
Read MorePlane Crash Injures 2 Near Salisbury
Two people were injured when a small plane crashed Sunday just after noon north of Salisbury. Emergency personnel from Salisbury and Hebron were called to a field in the area of North West Road and Log Cabin Road. One person was taken to Tidal Health in Salisbury and the other flown to Shock Trauma in…
Read MoreLaurel Police Investigate Vehicle into House Saturday
Laurel Police and Fire were called for a vehicle crash Saturday afternoon just before 4pm on West Street. Emergency personnel arriving at the scene found a vehicle struck a pedestrian before colliding with a house. Police say a 6 year boy was sitting on stairs outside the home and was struck as the vehicle dove…
Read MoreUPDATED: MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND EVENTS 2024
SUNDAY, MAY 26 GEORGETOWN:1:30pm – Memorial Day Ceremony on The Circle (seating is limited – bring chair & water) The Keynote speech “Hometown Heroes” will be delivered by Retired Army National Guard Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth Jones, a Georgetown native. MONDAY, MAY 27 REHOBOTH BEACH:8am – Charm city Run Rehoboth Beach – register – https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/MemorialDayFunRun9am –…
Read MorePolice Warn of Text Scam from “Maryland Toll Services”
Local police are warning you that if you receive this text message from “Maryland toll services” telling you about an outstanding balance of $11.69 on your record and wanting you click on a link to prevent a late fee – it’s a scam! Do not click on the link. If you are concerned about your…
Read MoreMariner Rescued After Boat Caught Fire off Chincoteague
A mariner from a 45-foot sailboat “Trilogy” that was on fire about 60 miles east of Chincoteague was rescued late Thursday night by the US Coast Guard. Fifth District watchstanders were received an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) around 8:30pm and a rescue helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City spotted the…
Read MoreKey Bridge Cleanup Continues – 1 Span Left
Salvors continue to clear wreckage from the riverbed at the Key Bridge collapse site in an effort to restore the Federal Channel to its original 700-foot width and 50-foot depth – this work is now expected to be completed between June 8th and 10th. The Federal Channel has been partially reopened to port operations. There…
Read MoreWicomico County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fight at JM Bennett HS
The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an assault at James M. Bennett High School early Friday morning. Officials report the School Resource Deputy saw a large fight near the main entrance to the school just after 7:30am. Road Patrol and other School Resource Deputies responded and pepper spray was used to break up the…
Read MoreOCPD Investigating Complaint of Workplace Misconduct
An investigation regarding workplace misconduct in the Ocean City Police Department is underway by the OCPD’s Office of Professional Standards. In a statement from Chief Ross Buzzuro, the complaint involves five Ocean City Police officers – three of which have been suspended pending the outcome of the investigation. One has been transferred from Patrol to…
Read MoreMorning Storm Leaves Damage in Ocean City
It’s been a bumpy start to the Memorial Day weekend in Ocean City. A storm just after 9am has left behind damage to an area of Ocean City – and Bishopville. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Wakefield, VA has received numerous reports of damage from the thunderstorms that moved through Bishopville and Ocean City…
Read MoreMDOT to Suspend Non-Emergency Lane Closures at 3pm Friday – 9am Tuesday
Thousands of holiday travelers will hit the highways in Maryland and Delaware to ring in the unofficial start to the summer season. To help protect travelers, work crews and to keep traffic moving, the Maryland Highway Administration will suspend non-emergency lane closures from 3 p.m. Friday, May 24, through 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 28. The…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Detectives Arrest New York Man for Felony Theft in Scam
Delaware State Police detectives have arrested 35-year-old Flushing, New York man for a scam in which he impersonated a federal agent and convinced the victim that she needed to convert money to gold. He told her to give that to him for transport to the U.S. Treasury for safe keeping. Rakeshkumar Patel was identified as one of…
Read MoreUPDATE: Vehicle Crash This Morning on Route 113 North of Millsboro
UPDATED 3:40 p.m. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that this morning a Honda Civic was driving northbound on Dupont Boulevard at Avenue of Honor. At the same time, a Ford Edge was driving southbound on Dupont Boulevard, turning left from Dupont Boulevard onto Avenue of Honor. As a result, the front of…
Read MoreDNREC to Hold Public Information Session Regarding US Wind’s Proposed Offshore Wind Project
DNREC will host a public information session regarding US Wind’s proposed offshore wind project. The information session will take place on Wednesday, June 5th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Beacon Middle School on John J. Williams Highway in Lewes. At the public information session, you can review display boards, engage with staff, federal…
Read MoreSURVEY: Cape Henlopen State Park Voted Among Best Memorial Day Destinations For Families
On Memorial Day, families across the U.S. come together to honor those who have served and sacrificed for their country with many holding backyard barbecues and participating in group activities such as visiting national parks. As far as Memorial Day destinations for families, Cape Henlopen State Park has been voted among the best in one survey.…
Read MoreBridgeville Man Arrested for 3rd Offense DUI; Child in Truck
Delaware State Police have arrested a 32-year-old Bridgeville man for felony DUI and drug offenses yesterday morning. According to police, just before 11:30 a.m., troopers saw the driver of a Ford pick-up making traffic violations and pulled the truck over. The driver, identified as Robert Layton, showed signs of impairment, and troopers also saw that…
Read MoreDelaware Mosquito Control Insecticide Applications in Milford and Nearby Towns This Evening
The Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans insecticide ground Adulticiding (fogging) applications this evening. Weather permitting, the truck-mounted sprayer will be used to control adult mosquitoes in and near Bowers Beach, Felton, and Milford as well as near Frederica, Magnolia, Viola, Camden-Wyoming, and Harrington. Additional Information from DNREC’s Mosquito Control Section: Application: Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) For notification purposes, spraying…
Read MoreUPDATE: Victim Identified; DSP Investigate Deadly Crash West of Harrington
UPDATED 05/23/24: Delaware State Police have identified 31-year-old Brandon Williams of Denton, Maryland as the motorcycle operator who died in a collision with a tractor trailer on Vernon Road near Harrington. The crash happened Tuesday. Previous Post: A Maryland motorcycle operator is dead after he collided with a turning tractor trailer on Vernon Road near Harrington. Delaware…
Read MoreUPDATED: Seaford Police Looking for Missing Teen
UPDATED – Faith Dewitt has been located. ===================================== Seaford Police are asking for your help in finding Faith Dewitt, who was last seen in the area of Seaford Middle School yesterday at approximately 2:17 pm. Faith is a 14-year-old girl–approximately 5’09” tall and weighing approximately 212 pounds with blue eyes and brown hair. She was…
Read MoreIncreased Enforcement Efforts in Maryland This Weekend to Target Impaired, Aggressive, and Distracted Driving
Beginning tomorrow, Maryland State Police will increase enforcement efforts on impaired, aggressive and distracted driving through the Memorial Day weekend. The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office has funded the increased enforcement efforts. The State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort team (SPIDRE)–a specialized unit trained to identify impaired drivers–will also work…
Read MoreMD 16 Bridge Over Mill Creek in Caroline County to Close for Several Weeks This Summer
A bridge near Denton in Caroline County will close for up to eight weeks due to a $4.3 million replacement project. According to the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration, work on the MD 16 bridge over Mill Creek will include replacement of the bridge deck and related components, abutment repairs and paving. Weather…
Read MoreVehicle Fire in Dorchester County Under Investigation
A vehicle fire that occurred late yesterday in Dorchester County on Mission Hill Road in Hurlock, Maryland is under investigation. According to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal, the incident appears to be incendiary in nature. The fire in the black, Pontiac 4-door passenger car at around 5 p.m. yesterday started in the passenger compartment. Anyone with information should…
Read MoreDeath Penalty Bills Still Waiting for Action in Dover
Legislation to revise Delaware’s death penalty statute to ensure compliance with the US Constitution has been awaiting consideration in the Senate Judiciary committee for over a year. This measure, Senate Bill 118, was sponsored by 16th District Senator Eric Buckson (R). Earlier this week the Delaware Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty held a rally…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Sentenced for Sexual Abuse of a Minor
A 35 year old Salisbury man has been sentenced for two counts of sexual abuse of a minor. Wicomico County Circuit Court Judge Karen Dean sentenced John Mumford to an active sentence of 22 years in prison followed by five years of supervised probation under specialized sexual offender supervision and management. He will also be…
Read MoreUPDATED: 2 Brothers Convicted in Connection with 2022 Georgetown Double Homicide
UPDATED – 05/22/24 – A 24 year old Georgetown man charged in a 2022 double murder at the El Napolito Restaurant in Georgetown will spend the rest of his life in prison. Yony Morales-Garcia has been convicted on all 17 charges – including two counts of 1st degree murder and one count of 1st degree…
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