A WGMD Local News Article
Two 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
Public 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
The 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.…
Read MoreThree Arrested Following Firearm Investigation/ Search Warrant
Dover Police have arrested three individuals following a firearms investigation and search warrant yesterday evening. Police made the arrests in the parking lot of Bally’s Hotel and Casino. During a search of the vehicle they were in, officers located three Polymer 80 9mm handguns concealed and over 1,000 grams of marijuana. Following the stop, Officers…
Read MoreUPDATED: MDTA Police Have Blue Civic Related to Bay Bridge Crash Saturday
UPDATED – Investigators have this vehicle and have identified the driver. Investigators specifically want to speak with anyone who witnessed the vehicle driving prior to the crash. ========================= The investigation into a multi-vehicle crash on the Bay Bridge Saturday morning continues and Maryland Transportation Authority Police are now looking for a blue Honda Civic that…
Read MoreSussex County Council Not Interested in VSA, but There was Interest in ADU’s
The Sussex County Council had an afternoon meeting this week – which started with nearly 45 minutes of public comment on several topics – including the development on Dorman Road in the Angola area (Chapel Branch Apartments), voluntary school assessment and the Sussex County Rental Program, which also includes the Chapel Branch Apartments. Many residents…
Read MoreMilford Man Arrested for Assault
Milford Police were called to a Truitt Avenue residence for an assault Monday just after 7pm. Police found a 38 year old man with a stab wound to his lower back. EMS transported the victim to Bayhealth Sussex Campus where he was treated for a non-life threatening injury and listed in stable condition. Further investigation…
Read MoreTwo Teens Arrested for Oak Orchard Burglary
Dover Police Investigating Early Morning Burglary
Dover Police are investigating a burglary at the Laundry Lagoon on South DuPont Highway just before 3:30 Tuesday morning. Investigation showed that between 2:11am and 3:26am the suspect shattered a front glass door while another suspect stood watch outside. Once in the business the suspect looked around and then left. Anyone with information should contact…
Read MoreDPH Records 6 Flu Deaths in DE – 2 in Sussex County
Since the 2023-24 flu season began, Delaware Public Health officials report there have been six deaths in the First State. The first death was in December. All have been over the age of 55 with one who was reportedly up-to-date on their flu vaccination. DPH reports that 3 were from New Castle County, 2 from…
Read MoreFire in West Ocean City Under Investigation
Ocean City firefighters were called to a structure fire just after 5am on Stephen Decatur Highway. Crews arriving at the scene found smoke and fire coming from a pole barn at the rear of the property which housed a recreational vehicle. Fire investigators say the structure and recreational vehicle inside are a total loss. Worcester…
Read MoreAnd the Snow Plow Name Winners Are…
Three more DelDOT snow plows now have names! This year’s winners are “Ice Ice Bladey” – from Sophia R, a 4th grader at Rehoboth Elementary School. “Melton John” from Parker H a home-schooled kindergartner from Kent County and “Blades of Flurries from Logan S, a 3rd grader at St. Anthony of Padua Grade School in…
Read MoreAG Jennings Announces DE Violent Crime Rates at Lowest Level
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced that Delaware law enforcement’s focus on violent criminals and gun offenders has brought the First State’s violent crime rates to their lowest point since the State began tracking the that statistic. A 40% decline since 2008. During a public safety briefing Jennings thanked the DOJ prosecutors and support…
Read MoreMilford PD Investigating Shooting Incident on North Street
UPDATED: Dover PD Make Arrest in Jan 20 Shooting Incident
UPDATED – 01/29/24 – A Dover man has been arrested for a January 20th shooting in the Whatcoat Apartments. Dover Police identified 20 year old Rakim Overton-Bolden as the suspect and obtained warrants for his arrest. On Friday Overton-Bolden turned himself in to police. He is charged with weapons and other offenses. Police say no…
Read MoreSussex County Expected to Learn of New County Engineer
The Sussex County Council will meet Tuesday afternoon – beginning at 12:30pm. County Administrator Todd Lawson will announce the new County Engineer. In December Hans Medlarz, who was appointed County Engineer in 2015, announced that he would retire early this year. Lawson will also revisit a topic that was discussed during the first meeting of…
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