A WGMD Local News Article
DSP Traffic Stop in Dover Leads to Felony Gun Charges
DSP Investigating Laurel Home Invasion
Delaware State Police are investigating a home invasion robbery at a home on Sharptown Road in Laurel just after midnight on Saturday. Police say about five male suspects broke into the home, which was occupied by two teenagers and ransacked the home – leaving with an undisclosed amount of property. No one in the home…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested on Drug Offenses and Resisting Arrest after Traffic Stop
Delaware State Police on patrol spotted a Chrysler with Oklahoma registration traveling near Bay Road at a high rate of speed. The trooper followed the vehicle which failed to maintain its lane and a traffic stop was initiated. The Chrysler stopped in a driveway on President Drive – and the driver and a passenger got…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shooting Incident in Harrington
A shooting incident on Farmington Road in Harrington Friday night is under investigation by Delaware State Police. Troopers were called to a residence and found the home and a unoccupied vehicle in the driveway were struck by gunfire. One adult was at home at the time – he was not injured. Numerous shell casings were…
Read MoreDHSS Seeks Comment on State Plan on Aging During April Public Hearings
The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services’ Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD) is seeking public comment on a proposed State Plan on Aging for the period of October 2024 through September 2028. The State Plan has been developed to meet requirements under Titles III and VII of the Older…
Read MoreDelaware Advances Toward 1-Million Tree Planting Goal
The Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative – or TEDI – is making significant progress towards its goal of planting 1-million trees by 2030. Seven new projects have been awarded funding – that will bring the total count to over 200,000 trees this year. These new projects – which span from Frankford to Wilmington – were…
Read MoreKey Bridge Update – Friday, April 5
Work has been on-going – day and night to clear the wreckage of the Key Bridge since the container ship, Dali, struck the bridge in the early morning hours of March 26th. Two channels have been opened to maneuver tugs and barges around the collapse site and also help traverse some smaller vessels. The US…
Read MoreOcean View Man Dies after Fall From Trike
An Ocean View man has died after a fall from his trike Thursday morning. Ocean View Police say 95 year old Martin Swartz was riding on West Avenue when he fell from his trike and sustained a head injury. Passers-by were providing aid when emergency personnel arrived. Swartz was flown to Christiana Hospital where he…
Read MoreWorcester County 2024 Teacher of the Year
Worcester County Public Schools have named Gabrielle Remington of Stephen Decatur Middle School as the 2024 Worcester County Teacher of the Year. The announcement was made during the 37th annual Teacher of the Year celebration which honors all 14 school-level teacher of the year. Remington is a middle school reading specialist and has been with…
Read MoreSalisbury Marathon Saturday – Downtown Roads Affected
The Salisbury Marathon, Half Marathon and 5-K races will take place on Saturday in downtown Salisbury. The Marathon is a Boston qualifier. Registration ends at 7:30pm Friday. Packet pickup is Friday, from 2 to 8pm at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center – there is NO Race Day packet pickup. ROAD CLOSURESFriday, April 5, starting…
Read MoreUPDATED: Two Rescued After Boat Struck Outer Breakwater Wednesday Night
Just after 11:30 Wednesday night the Lewes Fire Department and multiple other agencies were called for a vessel in distress. Sussex EOC advised a 60-foot sailing vessel struck the outer breakwater in the Delaware Bay with two people on board. Delaware Natural Resources Police Fish and Wildlife officers say the strong winds and sea conditions…
Read MoreNJ Earthquake Felt by Some on Delmarva
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake was measured by the US Geological Survey at 10:23 this morning – north of Whitehouse Station, NJ – in Central Jersey. The USGS website is showing people as far south as the Maryland/Virginia line felt the tremor. New Jersey patch.com is reporting that the shaking began about 10:30am and lasted for…
Read MoreEastern Sussex Democrats Meeting Features Gubernatorial Candidate Collin O’Mara
As 2024 election season gets underway, the Eastern Sussex Democrats will be hosting appearances by many of the candidates in the coming months. Their latest meeting last night featured gubernatorial candidate Collin O’Mara. The Talk of Delmarva’s Joe Ciccanti has more… According to the Delaware Department of Elections, the two officially filed candidates for this…
Read MoreDaily Key Bridge Update from Governor Moore and Other Officials
From 4/4/24: In the daily update on work around the crash site at the Francis Scott Key Bridge, Rear Admiral Shannon Gilreath today said the number one priority continues to be reopening the shipping channel… Just north of the channel, they are working to remove the large section of debris. From 4/3/24: Maryland Officials held a…
Read MoreEaston PD Responds to Sexual Misconduct Charges Against Sergeant
The Easton Police Department has released a statement regarding charges against Sergeant Jason Dyott of misconduct in office. The department acknowledges that this was the result of a time-consuming investigation led by the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office and the Special Prosecutors Office of Maryland. In the statement, every member of the police department is said…
Read MoreFire Hydrants in Rehoboth Beach to be Flushed Next Week
Fire hydrants in ocean blocks across the City of Rehoboth Beach will be flushed next week to help ensure water quality and remove mineral deposits that may occur in water distribution pipes. City officials say impacted customers may experience low water pressure or discolored water. They ask that you avoid running the washing machine or…
Read MoreDelaware Offers Support for students applying for Financial Aid
The Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) is offering support to students applying for financial aid for college who have been affected by delayed federal financial aid determinations. Secretary of Education Mark Holodick says they will continue to look for ways to remove hurdles and provide direct support to help students interested in furthering their education…
Read MoreGreenwood Man Arrested for 6th Offense DUI
Delaware State Police have arrested a 63-year-old Greenwood man for felony DUI after a police chase on Tuesday evening. On April 2nd at about 5:30 p.m., a trooper noticed a black Chevrolet Silverado with a fictitious registration plate traveling southbound on Deep Grass Lane. The trooper attempted to initiate a traffic stop, but the vehicle began…
Read MoreDecrease in Number of Overdose Deaths in Delaware
For the first time in a decade, the number of overdose deaths in Delaware has decreased. According to data from the Delaware Division of Forensic Science, there were 527 accidental drug overdose deaths in 2023, representing a 1.8% decrease compared to 2022. Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall Long is optimistic that the efforts are having an…
Read MoreOvernight Pole Barn Fire in Dorchester County Under Investigation
A structure fire that occurred on Beulah Road in Hurlock in Dorchester County after 2:30 a.m. this morning is under investigation. Several pieces of powered equipment were in the pole barn at the time of the fire, according to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal. The fire caused an estimated $50,000 in damage. No injuries were reported.
Read MoreImpacts of Key Bridge Collapse to Port of Salisbury
There have been impacts locally and across the board following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. President and CEO of the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce Bill Chambers tells the Talk of Delmarva about how federal and state agencies have stepped up to mitigate those effects… He says to folks and businesses on…
Read MoreDover Teen Arrested After Attempted Overnight Burglary at Area Business
Dover Police have arrested a 15-year-old for an attempted burglary at First State Vape overnight. At just after 2 a.m., the Dover PD was notified of an alarm at the business. They arrived and saw two individuals running from the business. Officers chased them and caught one but could not find the other. Police say…
Read MoreUPDATED: Warrant Issued for 17-Year-Old in Connection With Carvel Gardens Shooting Incident Following Arrest of First Suspect
UPDATED–4/3/24–Laurel Police have obtained warrants for the arrest of a second individual who was identified in connection with the shooting incident that occurred on February 11th at the Carvel Gardens Apartment Complex. According to police, this individual–a 17-year-old male from Seaford–was incarcerated in Maryland for an unrelated matter when the warrant was issued and will…
Read MoreUPDATE: Utility Worker Dies from Injuries in Hit-And-Run Work Zone Crash in Wicomico County; Marion Station, MD Man Charged
UPDATED 4/3/24–9:30 p.m. A utility worker has died from his injuries after a hit-and-run crash in Wicomico County. The worker who died is identified as 64-year-old Thomas Attix of Dover, Delaware. Meanwhile, 27-year-old Jamal Scarborough of Marion Station, Maryland is charged with first-degree assault, second-degree assault, causing a life-threatening injury while operating a vehicle in a…
Read MoreAttempted Arson in Salisbury Under Investigation
The Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating an attempted arson of a single-story wood framed garage this afternoon on 402 South Park Drive in Salisbury. An occupant discovered and reported the incident right away, but there are no arrests reported at this time. Anyone with information is requested to contact the Office…
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