A WGMD Local News Article
First Ships Transit Alternate Channel at Key Bridge
The first barge transited a temporary alternate channel that was created by the Key Bridge Response Unified Command Monday afternoon – a fuel barge headed for Dover Air Force Base. This temporary alternate channel is for commercially-essential vessels and will be for limited transit during daylight hours only. A second temporary alternate channel is being…
Read MoreDE Memorial Bridge – Ship Collision Protection Project Underway Since 2023
It’s been a week since a massive container ship struck the support structure leading to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. Could the same thing happen to the Delaware Memorial Bridge? Jim Salmon at the Delaware River & Bay Authority tells the Talk of Delmarva that construction of the bridge’s Ship…
Read MoreMD & VA $1-million Winners Monday in Powerball
There was no grand prize winner to Monday night’s Powerball drawing, however there were six Match 5 winners – including two from Maryland and one from Virginia. Match 5 winners are $1-million winners who chose the five Powerball numbers, but not the Powerball or Power Play. The Powerball numbers Monday night were 19 – 24…
Read MoreSmyrna Woman Charged with 5th Offense DUI
A traffic stop by Delaware State Police resulted in a DUI arrest. Troopers spotted an Acura moving erratically northbound on North Dupont Highway near Messina Hill Road in Dover and watched the driver make additional traffic violations. After troopers contacted the driver, 55 year old Victoria Parker of Smyrna, she showed signs of impairment –…
Read MoreUPDATED: Town of Blades Elect 3 to Town Council
UPDATED – 04/02/24 – Voters in Blades have returned both incumbents to the Town Council and also added Susan Seltzer to the Council. Seltzer was the top vote-getter in Monday’s election winning 90 tallies. She is followed by Nancy McAdams with 73 votes and Donald Trice with 59. Raymond Adkins won 41 votes. Seltzer, McAdams…
Read MoreDMV On the Go Trailer is On the Road
The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles On the Go trailer is on the road. The 45-foot trailer has fully functional workstations and performs most DMV transactions except for inspections and road exams. Last year over 1600 customers statewide were assisted using the DMV On the Go trailer – to renew registrations and driver’s licenses, complete…
Read MoreGeorgetown Man Charged with Theft
A Georgetown man has been arrested on charges of felony theft after an incident in Felton in March. Delaware State Police were called to a home on West Evens Road where the 62 year old victim told police several construction tools had been stolen from the house while it was being renovated earlier in March.…
Read MoreEaston Man Found Guilty of Child Abuse
An Easton man has been convicted of child abuse after a 3-day trial in Talbot County. Judge Broughton Earnest found 31 year old Earl Kautz of Easton guilty of 2 counts each of 1st degree child abuse, and 2nd degree assault and one count each of 2nd degree child abuse and reckless endangerment. Court records…
Read MoreInvestigation into Assault in Cosmic Smoke Parking Lot in Dover
An assault in the parking lot of Cosmic Smoke on South DuPont Highway Saturday is under investigation by Dover Police. Police were called just before 8pm and contacted a 33 year old male victim who was injured during the assault, but refused treatment. The victim told police he exited his vehicle and was confronted by…
Read MoreDover PD Investigating Early Sunday Morning Burglary
Dover Police are investigating a burglary at the Exxon on North DuPont Highway just be fore 1am Sunday. Investigation showed that a white male wearing a purple shirt, jeans and gray sneakers forced his way into the store by prying open the rear gate and stole lottery tickets and cigarettes. Anyone with information – contact…
Read MoreDover PD Investigating Shooting Thursday Night
Dover Police are investigating a shooting Thursday night that left an 18 year old man injured. Police were called for a loud party on Frear Drive just before 8pm and as they arrived at the scene gunshots rang out. The victim was located and taken to an area hospital with a gunshot wound to his…
Read MoreArrest Made in Georgetown Residential Burglary
A Bridgeville man has been arrested for the burglary of a Georgetown residence earlier in March. Delaware State Police were called to Widgeon Road on March 1st for a report of a burglary and learned the suspect entered the home through a bedroom window, knocked over items and stole money before leaving. The investigation led…
Read More5 People Injured in 3 Vehicle Crash West of Bridgeville
A crash Friday night just before 9 sent several people to area hospitals. Delaware State Police say an Econoline van was westbound on Route 404 and a GMC van was behind. The Econoline was stopped to make a left turn onto Progress School Road when the GMC rear-ended the Econoline pushing it into the eastbound…
Read MoreUPDATED: Key Bridge Collapse Update; SBA Accepting Applications for Low Interest Loans to Help those Affected
Another update Saturday by Maryland Governor Wes Moore on the work that is underway at the Key Bridge in Baltimore. The bridge collapsed early in the morning on Tuesday after it was struck by a container ship. With the arrival on Friday of a 1000-ton crane, it was hoped that the first piece of bridge…
Read MoreSeaford Man Charged with 5th Offense DUI
A Seaford man has been arrested after a crash just before 5am Thursday. Delaware State Police found a pickup crashed in a ditch on Kaye Road near Seaford. The driver, 53 year old Philip Swetz of Seaford, showed signs of impairment and was taken to an area hospital for a unrelated medical issue. Standardized Field…
Read MoreUpdate on Aftermath of Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse
A news conference was held this afternoon to provide updates on the work that needs to be done in the wake of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. Maryland Secretary of Transportation Paul J. Wiedefeld mentioned the team effort… He says team is currently out at the site doing surveys as they prepare to begin…
Read MoreSenator Coons, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Restore Wetlands and Migratory Bird Habitats
In an effort to continue to protect critical habitats, U.S. Senator Chris Coons has joined 12 of his Senate colleagues in introducing bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) through 2028. The legislation would also increase authorized annual funding for the program to $ 65 million. The North American Wetlands Conservation Act…
Read More12 Charged Stemming from Fight in January at Snow Hill High School
Six adults and six juveniles are facing charges in connection with a fight they took part in at Snow Hill High School on January 18th. The investigation took place after the basketball game at the high school on that evening. Juvenile Referrals have been completed for each and they’ve been forwarded to theDepartment of Juvenile…
Read MoreLewes Man Arrested for Burglary at Rehoboth Beach Restaurant
Delaware State Police have arrested a 37-year-old Lewes man for a burglary that occurred at a restaurant in Rehoboth Beach in February. Police say that in the early hours of February 14th, he was able to get in through an unlocked door. Once inside Agave Mexican Restaurant, the burglar removed money, alcohol, and keys to…
Read More$1 million in Federal Funding for Runway Expansion at Delaware Coastal Airport
U.S. Senator Tom Carper joined Sussex County officials this week to announce $1 million in federal funding for Delaware Coastal Airport’s runway extension project. This funding will go toward the environmental assessment and preliminary design of the runway extension to 6,000 feet. The funding is a part of $154 million in federal funding secured by Senators Carper, Chris…
Read MoreUPDATE: Victim Identified; DE State Police Continue to Investigate Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Near Houston, DE
UPDATED 3-29-24: The Delaware State Police have identified 85-year-old Mae Marvel of Magnolia, Delaware as the woman who died in the two-vehicle crash that occurred on March 26th near Houston. The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Sergeant A. Mitchell…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Looking for Lincoln Man Following Domestic Incident
Delaware State Police need your help in locating 35-year-old Ernest Evans of Lincoln. According to police, in a recent domestic incident in Lincoln, a firearm was displayed. Evans is wanted for several felony-level offenses including Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony, Possession of a Firearm if Previously Convicted, and Aggravated…
Read MoreLegislation that Amends Delaware Medical Marijuana Act Passes Senate
Legislation that has passed the Delaware Senate amends the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act by removing the requirement that a patient have a debilitating medical condition to qualify for a registry identification card. Instead, it allows health-care providers to make the determination of whether a patient has a diagnosed medical condition for which the patient would…
Read MoreDelaware State Police S.O.A.R. Searching for Wanted Sex Offenders
The Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit (S.O.A.R.) is currently looking for several wanted sex offenders after they either failed to register or re-register at their current address. Anyone who knows the location of these individuals listed at the link below should call 302-672-5306. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Arrest Two New Yorkers for Identity Theft
Delaware State Police have arrested two New York men for trying to buy items using stolen IDs and fake credit cards at the Music and Arts Specialty Store on South Dupont Highway in Camden. On March 26th at about 1 p.m., troopers arrived and saw the two later identified as Richard Morgan and Trevin Griffith–both…
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