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Dover 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…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shots Fired at Hartly Home
Delaware State Police were called to a home on Slaughter Station Road in Hartly around 4 Tuesday morning after several shots were fired at a home. Police say the shots were fired from an unknown passing vehicle and numerous shell casings were recovered from the scene. Two adults were in the home at the time…
Read MoreMike Vincent Announces Re-Election Bid for District 1 Sussex County Council
Sussex County Councilman, Mike Vincent has filed for re-election to District 1 – which is part of the western side of Sussex County – including Delmar, Gumboro, Seaford and Laurel. Vincent is a life-long Sussex Countian and has spent his entire life serving and giving back to his community. He has been on the Council…
Read MoreRep. Rich Collins Constituent Coffee Canceled
Because the July 4th holiday is so near, 41st District Representative Rich Collins has canceled his July Wednesday constituent coffee this week at the Indian River Senior Center at 8am. The next event will be Wednesday, August 7th at 8am.
Read MoreIn Honor of July 4th, Tunnel To Towers Pays off Hilliard Family Mortgage; Beyond the Call EOW Ride in Salisbury Saturday
Before Wicomico County Sheriff’s Deputy First Class Glenn Hilliard was killed in the line of duty in 2022, he and his family had bought and moved into what was to be the family’s forever home in Berlin. Since she lost her husband, Tashica Hilliard has completed nursing school and advocated and testified for tax changes…
Read MoreUPDATE, ARREST MADE: West Rehoboth Hit & Run Destroys Wall Mural
UPDATED – 07/1/24 – Delaware troopers have arrested a suspect for crashing into the mural wall on June 13. On June 26, a 19-year-old man from Rehoboth Beach was taken into custody. He has been charged with traffic offenses related to leaving the scene of a property damage crash. He was released on his own…
Read MoreDover Woman Arrested in Vehicle Stolen from Delaware Park Casino
A Dover woman has been arrested for stealing a vehicle Friday afternoon from the parking lot at Delaware Park Casino. Delaware State Police were called Friday just before 6pm and learned the victim’s black Nissan Altima was stolen while the victim was at the casino. During the investigation, Police learned that a black female suspect,…
Read MoreDSP Arrest Man for Harassment in Stolen Truck at Rehoboth Mall
A Delmar man has been arrested by Delaware State Police after a report of a suspicious person at the Walmart in Rehoboth Beach on Sunday. Police learned that an unknown male had been following the victim around the store causing her to feel uncomfortable. The victim left the store and the suspect got into a…
Read MoreDover Homes & Vehicles Damaged by Gunfire
Four homes and two vehicles were damaged by gunfire Friday night in the Dover area. Dover Police were called to Stevenson Drive in the Manchester Square neighborhood just before 11pm where they learned of the damage. Police say there were no injuries and they have no leads to suspects at this time. If you have…
Read MoreDover PD Investigating at Sky Vape Smoke Shop
Dover Police were called to the Sky Vape Smoke Shop on North DuPont Highway in Dover just before 4 Sunday morning for a burglary. Police found the front glass window and front door had been shattered and that several suspects went into the shop. While inside the suspects removed merchandise and ran off on foot.…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shots Fired at a Home in Harrington
A shots fired incident east of Harrington is under investigation by the Delaware State Police. Police were called to a home on Yellow Wood Drive just after 6 Sunday night and learned that an unknown suspect fired a shot from an unknown location and struck the home. Two adults and two children were in the…
Read More152nd Delaware General Assembly Ends
The 152nd Delaware General Assembly is in the books. Governor John Carney has signed the FY 2025 Operating Budget, supplemental appropriations bill, Bond Bill and Grant-in-Aid bill. The new fiscal year began at midnight. The $6.1 billion operating budget (SB 325) includes $132 million for state employee and state retiree health costs, $17 million for…
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