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Threats Made Against Caroline County Circuit Court Judges
An investigation into threats that were made against two Caroline County Circuit Court judges has led to the arrest of a Cambridge, Maryland man. During the course of the investigation, detectives learned that Larry Zeigler posted live streamed videos to his social media page via Facebook threatening the lives of the Circuit Court Judges because…
Read MoreBonus Registry Open for Delaware Child Care Professionals
Delaware child care professionals now can submit to receive $700 for a second round of direct payments from the Delaware Department of Education. The state is using its federal American Rescue Plan funding to pay for this second round of bonuses. The reason for the bonuses is to show appreciation for and give incentive for…
Read MoreTraffic Stop Results in Arrest for Drugs and a Weapon
A trooper on patrol Monday afternoon spotted a gray Merceedes make multiple traffic violations while northbound on Route 13 in Dover. The trooper pulled behind the Mercedes, but the driver accelerate and sped off at a high rate of speed. A traffic stop was made and as the trooper contacted the driver, 24 year old…
Read MoreFive Arrested for Shoplifting in Rehoboth Beach
Five people have been arrested in connection with multiple shopliftings. On Monday, Delaware State Police were called to a business on Midway Outlet Drive in Rehoboth Beach after four women and a man left the store with stolen merchandise – and drove off in a light blue minivan with California tags. The minivan was stopped…
Read MoreSussex County Code of Conduct and Ethics Discussion Continues…
The Sussex County Council Tuesday continues its discussion on the County Code of Conduct and recent Ethics training earlier this month. After the training, District 2 Councilwoman Cindy Green opted not to sign the Conflict of Interest disclosure form saying that she wanted this in ordinance form with a Council vote. This same form has…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Investigating Death of Houston Man near Felton
UPDATED – 02/28/23 – Delaware State Police have identified the victim who died in Felton on February 27, as 35 year old Joshua Riley, of Houston, DE =========================================================== The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is investigating the discovery of a subject found lying in a ditch near the roadway at the intersection of Hopkins Cemetery…
Read MoreTwo Suspects Arrested for Promoting Prison Contraband
A Wilmington man has been arrested for bringing drugs into the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center. Delaware State Police say 23 year old Aaron Cain of Wilmington was seen passing a small, concealed object to an inmate, Tyler Carter, during a scheduled inmate visit. A search of Carter turned up over 29 grams of suspected…
Read MoreThe Point at Cape Henlopen State Park to Close Wednesday for Beachnesting Season
On Wednesday, The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park – including a stretch of ocean and bay beach will be closed by DNREC for beachnesting season. The Point has closed for much of the spring and summer since 1993 for the benefit of threatened and endangered beachnesters and migratory shorebirds – like the piping plover,…
Read MoreTilghman, MD Man Charged with Child Sex Abuse
A Tilghman, Maryland man has been arrested following a child sexual abuse investigation. The investigation by the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office revealed that 61 year old Eric Werner sexually assaulted a juvenile on two different occasions. Werner was arrested last week and after an initial appearance before the Talbot County Court Commissioner, he was ordered…
Read MoreThree Relocated for Coming Roundabout at Plantations & Beaver Dam Roads near Lewes
Three people have been relocated after their encampment was discovered in what will soon become a construction zone. DelDOT officials tell the Talk of Delmarva that the encampment was found last November in the area that will soon become a roundabout at Plantation and Beaver Dam Roads. DHSS was contacted and they visited the people…
Read MoreOC St Patrick’s Day Parade Returns Sat, March 11
After Covid and last year’s stormy weather, the Ocean City St Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival returns to Coastal Highway on Saturday, March 11th. The parade is sponsored by the Delmarva Irish American Club – Madlyn and Billy Carder of BJ’s have been named grand marshals and Former Governor Larry Hogan will serve as honorary…
Read MoreFire Destroys Salisbury Pole Barn on Goddard Parkway
Fire destroyed a 30’ x 60’ wood frame pole barn on Goddard Parkway in Salisbury Sunday night just after 10:30. Salisbury firefighters had the blaze under control in about an hour. The Maryland State Fire Marshal says the cause was accidental and started inside the shed after an electrical circuit failure. The fire was discovered by…
Read MoreDSP Looking for Suspect in Connection with Ellendale Stabbing
Delaware State Police need your help to locate 54 year old Terrance Branch of Ellendale. He is wanted in connection with the stabbing of two victims and assaulting a third during a fight in the Ellendale area on February 15th. Branch is black, 5′ 8” and 200 pounds with brown eyes. He is bald. Branch…
Read MoreOcean City Travel Advisory – NB Left Turn Lane Closed at Route 90 Bridge
OCEAN CITY TRAVEL ADVISORY: Starting Monday, February 27th, 2023 the northbound left turn lanes at 62nd Street, for traffic accessing RT 90, will be closed as part of the ongoing Raw Water Main Pipeline project. Detoured traffic will need to make U-Turns at 65th and/or 67th Streets during this closure to access RT 90. The…
Read MoreMaryland Man Arrested After Crashing Stolen Vehicle
Delaware State Police were called for a single vehicle crash on Seaford Road south of Blades around 8:30 Sunday morning. Police say an Equinox driven by 26 year old Damiean Turner of East New Market, MD was northbound on Seaford Road when the vehicle left the roadway and struck a guardrail. Police say Turner showed…
Read MoreWicomico County Judge Sentences Noe Meja-Domingo for Attempted Kidnapping
A man has been sentenced for an attempted kidnapping of a 2 year old child during a family celebration last May. Administrative Judge of the Circuit Court of Wicomico County, the Honorable S. James Sarbanes sentenced 32 year old Noe Meja-Domingo to 25 years in prison, imposing a 10-year active term and suspending the balance…
Read MoreGreat Delaware Kite Festival at Cape Henlopen State Park – Canceled
The 54th annual Great Delaware Kite Festival at Cape Henlopen State Park will NOT happen this year on Good Friday. The festival is staged on Cape Henlopen State Park’s parade field withthousands of people attending annually. Most of the attendees arrive by vehicles and they areparked at the Bathhouse parking lot. That parking lot closed…
Read MoreAmerica Saves Week – Feb 27 – March 3
This week is America Saves Week and Delaware State Treasurer Colleen Davis is urging Delawareans to use this week as an incentive to save money, reduce debt and build wealth over time. Each day this coming week has a saving theme – saving automatically, saving for the unexpected, saving for major milestones, paying down debt…
Read MoreDelaware to Issue Final Monthly Emergency Benefits on Feb. 28 to All SNAP Households
The Delaware Division of Social Services will issue emergency benefits for February to eligible households as part of the State’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Due to a recent change in federal law passed in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, this will be the final emergency benefits payment as part of…
Read MoreDSP Spring Citizens Police Academy in Sussex County
Delaware State Police will hold their 2023 Citizens police academy beginning March 29th. The nine week academy will meet on Wednesday nights from 6 to 8pm and participants will get an up close look at how Delaware State Police operate. Applications are due by March 15th – and class size is limited. Most of the…
Read MoreSeaford Man Arrested for Attempted Robbery
Seaford Police have arrested a suspicious subject who sat in the lobby of the M&T Bank on Stein Highway in dark clothing, sunglasses and blue surgical mask. When an employee contacted him – he saw what looked like a demand note. The employee tripped the silent alarm as the subject left. A short time later…
Read MoreMaryland Congressional Democrats Announce Public Housing Funding
Maryland’s Democrat Congressional Delegation has announced over $34.8-million for public housing agencies. The funding comes through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s FY 2023 Public Housing Capital Fund Formula Grant Awards. The awards were made available through the FY 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act, which Congress approved in December 2022. Each award will be…
Read MoreLewes BPW Explains Power Cost Adjustment
Over the past year, the wholesale power supply costs charged to the Lewes Board of Public Works have increased by nearly 13% and there has been an adjustment to the Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) on monthly bills. One of the primary factors of the increase is due to the regulations requiring the Indian River Power…
Read MoreVA Woman Charged in Pocomoke Stabbing Incident
A Virginia woman has been charged after a stabbing in Pocomoke Thursday night. Worcester County Sheriff’s office was called to Stockton Road for a stabbing victim who was treated at Tidal Health in Salisbury and released later Thursday night. Officials with the Worcester Bureau of Investigation located the suspect – 40 year old Chacarra Townsend…
Read MoreSalisbury City Administrator Tapped for State Appointment
Salisbury City Administrator Julia Glanz will resign her post effective March 3rd. She has been appointed as an Assistant Secretary of the Department of Housing and Community Development for the State of Maryland. She will join former boss – Jake Day who was appointed Secretary of the Department of Housing and Community Development by Governor…
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