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Shane Troxler Appointed Deputy Commissioner of DOC
Some changes in the Department of Corrections in Delaware. Bureau of Prisons Chief Shane Troxler has been appointed a Deputy Commissioner of the DOC by Acting Commissioner Terra Taylor. Taylor was recently elevated to Commissioner on a permanent basis upon her confirmation by the State Senate on January 24th – she will be sworn-in as…
Read MorePhiladelphia Man Charged after Hartly Traffic Stop
A Philadelphia man has been arrested after a traffic stop in Hartly Wednesday night just before 6:30. Members of the Kent County Governor’s Task Force were patrolling the area of Hourglass Road and Halltown Road when they spotted a BMW fail to stay in its travel lane. Detectives initiated a traffic stop and contacted the…
Read MoreDE Flags to be Lowered on Tuesday for Former State Senator Myrna Bair
Former Delaware State Senator Myrna Bair passed on January 29, 2024, and Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities the morning of Tuesday, February 6 and returned to full staff at the close of business on Wednesday, February 7 as a mark of respect for Mrs.…
Read MoreHomecoming Ceremony Sunday for DE Army National Guard’s 160th Engineer Company
Sunday morning the 150 Delaware Army National Guardsmen of the 160th Engineer Company will be welcomed home at the Delaware Army Aviation Facility in New Castle at 10am. These citizen soldiers returned home from a 10-month deployment to Southwest Asia in support of U.S. Central Command and during their deployment in support of Operation Spartan…
Read MoreMilford Man Charged with 6th Offense DUI
A Milford man has been arrested for a 6th offense DUI after Delaware State Police were called to the intersection of Beaver Dam and Conleys Chapel Road west of Lewes Thursday night around 9:30. Police arrived and found a blue Ford Escape in the intersection and the driver asleep at the wheel. After contacting the…
Read MoreToday is the Deadline to Change Party Affiliation or File as a Candidate before the DE Presidential Primary
The Delaware Presidential Primary is coming up on Tuesday, April 2. Today is the final day that you can file as a candidate for the Presidential Primary. You also have until the close of business today to change your political party affiliation before the Presidential Primary. Voters who are automatically registered at DMV by the…
Read More$150 Million Multistate Settlement in Principle With Opioid Manufacturer to Help Combat Opioid Crisis
Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced today a $150 million multistate settlement in principle with opioid manufacturer Hikma Pharmaceuticals (Hikma) for its role in fueling the opioid crisis. Hikma produces a range of branded and generic opioid products and sells hundreds of millions of opioid doses every year. According to the Delaware Attorney General’s Office, from 2006 to 2021, Hikma…
Read MoreUPDATED: Boil Water Advisory Lifted in Federalsburg
UPDATED – 02/1/24 – 6pm – The boil water advisory has been lifted in Federalsburg. ======================================================= UPDATED – 01/29/24 – 6pm – Water Update – All residents should have water at this time. While the system continues to replenish itself, please be mindful of conservation until the system reaches full replenishment. Also remember that you…
Read MoreLowe’s Worker Arrested for Employee Theft
Delaware State Police have arrested a 50-year-old Milford man for stealing from Lowe’s in Lewes. During the investigation, troopers learned that a Lowe’s employee, identified as Carlos Aguilar of Milford, had removed over $4,400 worth of merchandise since November of 2023 while working in the store. A warrant was obtained and earlier this week on…
Read MoreClaire Snyder-Hall Files to Run for Delaware State House Seat
Claire Snyder-Hall today filed to run for the Delaware State House seat in RD 14, which includes Rehoboth Beach, Dewey, and parts of Lewes. The seat is currently occupied by Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf, who is retiring at the end of the session. Calling the campaign “Claire for Delaware,” Snyder-Hall says she is a pro-choice Democrat…
Read MoreFelton Man Arrested for Shoplifting
A person accused of shoplifting at the Felton Royal Farms has turned himself in to police. As a result of the investigation process, the person seen on video surveillance removing items from the store without paying, was identified as 56-year-old Charles D. Knott of Felton. According to the Felton Police Department, Knott was charged with…
Read MoreRevitalization Projects Planned for Downtown Dover
Downtown Dover will be revitalized as a result of Delaware’s plan to invest more than $25 million in three priority projects. Investments from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the Bond Bill will fund new residences, businesses, and parking. Specifically, the projects will include: •          Critical water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades necessary to support…
Read More76 Animals Found Living in Inhumane Conditions in Felton Home
Animal welfare officers have rescued 76 animals from a mobile home in Felton. The rescue was conducted earlier this week, after the animals were found living in cramped, unsanitary conditions. Delaware State Police called the Office of Animal Welfare (OAW)’s Delaware Animal Services (DAS) at about 2:00PM Monday about a potential animal cruelty case. Animal…
Read MoreTwo Arrested for Attempted 1st Degree Murder / Assault
Two individuals from Pocomoke are in jail after an investigation into an assault and attempted murder case. According to the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, on January 23rd at approximately 4:20 am, law enforcement personnel from the Pocomoke City Police Department were dispatched to a home on 2nd Street in Pocomoke City in reference to an…
Read MoreWorcester County Drug and Alcohol Council Seeks Nominations for HonoreesÂ
The Worcester County Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council is seeking nominations of individual adults, youth, and groups who have made outstanding contributions to drug and alcohol prevention and treatment. Nominations are being requested for those who have provided exceptional service in the areas of prevention, treatment, law enforcement, and fire/emergency services. The awardees will be…
Read MoreTwo Arrested for Theft, False Imprisonment, and Property Damage in Walmart Parking Lot
Easton Police have arrested two individuals for theft, malicious destruction of property, and false imprisonment. Police arrested 21-year-old Jacob William Cook of Easton on two Talbot County arrest warrants as well as 18-year-old Joshua Shane Grimes of Hurlock on an additional two county arrest warrants. Police say the warrants stem from an incident on January…
Read MoreTown of Slaughter Beach and City of Milford Working Toward Transportation Goals to Benefit Their Communities
The Town of Slaughter Beach and the City of Milford want safer passage between their towns across Route 1 – the main thoroughfare to the beaches running north/south through the state and separating the two communities. The goal is to expand safer passage for pedestrians, cyclists and mobility restricted riders. The town and city are…
Read MoreFelton Man Who Moved to Seattle Charged With Failing to Re-Register as a Sex Offender
A 23-year-old man who previously lived in Felton and moved to Seattle, Washington has turned himself in to the Felton Police Department for failing to re-register as a sex offender. Felton PD had obtained a warrant for Ethan James McDonough–for Failure to Register, Re-Register, or Provide Verification as a Sex Offender as Required (a Class…
Read MoreFrankford Man Arrested for Sexual Solicitation of a Child
A 25-year-old Frankford man is in prison for sexual solicitation of a child. On January 16th, Delaware State Police detectives began investigating the case after it was reported that an the man identified as Colby Chandler, had sent a sexual soliciting message to a teenager. During the investigation, detectives learned that in December of 2023,…
Read MorePublic Meeting Next Week at Millsboro Public Library Regarding Bypass Project
The Millsboro Public Library is inviting citizens to learn about the Millsboro Bypass at 6:30 p.m. next Wednesday, February 7th at 217 West State Street. Officials from the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) will be on hand to answer questions about the progress of the roadwork. Ground was broken last April for the long-awaited construction to…
Read MoreFairness in Girls’ Sports Act Proposed in Maryland
Legislation aiming to protect girls’ sports has been introduced. Delegate Kathy Szeliga from Baltimore County has proposed HB47 – Fairness in Girls’ Sports Act – to ensure fairness and safety in JV and Varsity Girls’ Sports. Senator Mary Beth Carozza from Wicomico, Somerset, and Worcester Counties has cross-filed the bill – SB381. Senator Carozza at…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Arrested for Theft of Beauty Store in Easton, MD
A 24-year-old Salisbury Man faces several charges in connection with a theft that occurred on January 11th at the Ulta beauty store on Marlboro Avenue in Easton. Officers served an arrest warrant on Daiquan Deshields, who they watched on security video taking part in a theft with three other individuals. Deshields is charged with theft…
Read MoreBipartisan Legislation Introduced to Increase Affordable Housing Supply
People will find more affordable houses according to bipartisan legislation introduced this week. The bill is called the Housing Supply and Affordability Act. Representatives Lisa Blunt Rochester, Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, and Joyce Beatty of Ohio, along with Senators Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and Tim Kaine of Virginia announced the measure. The bill would create a…
Read MoreReport Shows Increase in Delmarva Power Phone Scams
Delmarva Power has seen an increase in scams targeting customers since October and is urging customers to be on the lookout for imposters using energy-related scams to steal money – especially over the phone. In 2023, Delmarva Power, and its sister utilities Atlantic City Electric and Pepco, recorded the following impact from phone scams: Additional Information…
Read MoreThe Maryland Department of State Police Announces CALEA Results of Annual Assessment of Best Practices Conducted
The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies has released results of an annual assessment of best practices pertaining to the Maryland Department of State Police. Notable strengths highlighted in the recent assessment include the guidelines and procedures related to complaints that the Internal Affairs Division and the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion received.…
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