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DE National Guard Activated for Storm Response
The Delaware National Guard has been activated and is now in place to support any needed actions in regards to Tropical Storm Ophelia. The Delaware Emergency Management Agency is coordinating with FEMA Region 3 as well as state, county and local agencies to be ready to respond statewide if needed. Additional information from DEMA:Major concerns…
Read MoreUPDATED: Tropical Storm Ophelia’s Impacts on Delmarva This Weekend
UPDATED 9/23/23: Tropical Storm Opheila has brought heavy rains and strong winds to Delmarva. The Talk of Delmarva’s Joe Ciccanti was in Bethany Beach and reports on what conditions were like there this morning… UPDATED – 9/22/23 – FEMA District 3 urges VA, DE and MD residents to be on alert this weekend as potential Tropical…
Read MoreTalbot County K9 Headed to New Home Thanks to New MD Marijuana Laws
Last week the Talbot County Sheriff’s office said farewell to K9 Kato. K9 Kato is moving to a new home in West Virginia because of the new laws enacted by Maryland lawmakers that legalize the possession and personal use of cannabis. Kato’s original training included cannabis detection – and since he would alert for cannabis,…
Read MoreState of Emergency in Effect in Maryland
Maryland Governor Wes Moore declared a state of emergency last evening in preparation for the effects of Tropical Storm Ophelia. This order allows the state to take actions to coordinate and request emergency resources and support. Full text of Governor Moore’s release: Governor Wes Moore today signed Executive Order 01.01.2023.13 declaring a state of emergency beginning Friday,…
Read MoreUSCG Rescues Four from Sinking Sailing Boat in Delaware River
Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay watchstanders were contacted by cell phone that the sailing vessel “Pegasus” was taking on water in the area of the Brandywine Light in the Delaware River. A Response Boat-Medium crew was already underway and diverted to the incident. Four people were rescued from the vessel and dewatering efforts began but…
Read MoreVA Governor Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Tropical Storm Ophelia
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has declared a State of Emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Ophelia, which is expected to have impacts on Virginia beginning Friday. Response assets and supplies are being pre-positioned to assist local an state partners and the Virginia Emergency Support Team is being activated. Additional information from Gov Youngkin: “As this storm…
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A Harrington man has been arrested for a robbery on August 8th in Magnolia. The robbery occurred around 3pm on Riley Drive when a 22 year old victim discovered an acquaintance, identified as 35 year old Antonio Vilone, approach her as she sat in her car. Vilone spit on her and demanded her car keys…
Read MoreEaston Police Arrest 17 year old for 1st & 2nd Degree Assault
Easton Police arrested a 17 year old juvenile male from Easton – and have charged him as an adult – with 1st and 2nd degree assault and reckless endangerment. On Thursday, police were called to John Ford Park in Easton where they located a 46 year old woman bleeding heavily from a cut to the…
Read MoreMillsboro Man Arrested on Assault & Burglary Charges
A Millsboro man has been arrested for multiple felony charges after a domestic incident in Millsboro followed by a burglary in Milton early Friday morning. Delaware State Police were called to a home on River Bend Road for a report of a stabbing. Police learned that the victim’s partner, identified as 23 year old Davion…
Read MoreUPDATED: Rehoboth Beach City Manager to Resign in November
UPDATED – 09/22/23 – City Manager Laurence Christian will leave his position on November 3rd. While the City Commissioners discuss how to move forward with a search for a new city manager – current Assistant City Manager, Evan Miller, will take on the interim city manager responsibilities beginning on November 4th. He served in the…
Read MoreLewes PD Arrest Lincoln Man on Gun Charges
Lewes Police continue to investigate a shooting incident at the Jefferson Apartments in August. On September 15th Lewes police saw a white Mazda leave the complex around 8:30pm and stopped the vehicle for a traffic violation. While talking with the driver, the passenger, later identified as 23 year old Jefferson Ramirez-Rodriquez of Lincoln, ran from…
Read MoreThree Arrested on Firearm & Drug Charges in Pocomoke
Dover Police Investigating Burglary at County Eatery
Dover Police are investigating a burglary that occurred at the County Eatery on North State Street early Wednesday morning. Officers were called just before 4 a.m. for an alarm. They noticed someone had damaged the front door to get inside. Officers entered the business but did not find anyone. The ensuing investigation revealed that whoever…
Read MoreTown of Ocean City, MD to Host One of Its Busiest Events Next Weekend
The Oceans Calling Festival will take place starting a week from tomorrow–Friday. The event will be held on the weekend of September 29th through October 1st. This festival will be one of the busiest events the Town of Ocean City has hosted. Officials want to remind residents and visitors that the OC Beach Bus will…
Read MoreSearch Warrant Leads to Two Arrests in Laurel for Drug Offenses
Delaware State Police have arrested two people from Laurel–50-year-old Alonzo Roberts and 37-year-old Heather Andrews following a search warrant at a home in Laurel Tuesday morning. On September 19th at about 6:10 a.m., Sussex Special Investigations Detectives with the assistance of the Delaware State Police Special Operations Response Team, Sussex County Governor’s Task Force, Troop…
Read MoreDelaware Courts to Hold Second “Safe Surrender” Event on November 3rd at the Kent County Courthouse in Dover
The Delaware Judiciary will be hosting its second “Safe Surrender” event of 2023 on Friday, November 3rd from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Kent County Courthouse in Dover to give individuals who have outstanding warrants or capiases a chance to clear their records in a one-stop, day-long event with help from the entire…
Read MoreDelaware State University Awarded Nearly $800,000 Grant From Office of Naval Research to Benefit Military Forces
The Office of Naval Research has awarded Delaware State University a four- year, $799,947 grant that will fund research aimed at providing greater safety to military forces in the field. Dr. Mukti Rana, Professor of Physics and Engineering, is the Principal Investigator of the grant. His research will involve the development of rare earth element-doped…
Read MoreDelaware Teachers of the Year to be Honored in Celebration Next Month
Twenty of Delaware’s top teachers will be honored at a celebration on Oct. 18th, when one of them also will be named Delaware’s 2024 Teacher of the Year. The candidates were nominated by their districts or the Delaware Charter Network during the 2023 calendar year because of their superior ability to inspire students with a…
Read MoreUS 50 Project Begins Next Week; Significant Traffic Delays Expected
A section of US 50 (Ocean Gateway) in Dorchester County between MD 331 (Rhodesdale Vienna Road) and west of Old Ocean Gateway in Vienna beginning September 25th.  The nearly two-mile project, which includes four ramps, should be completed by mid-December, weather permitting, according to the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration. Crews will work Mondays through Fridays, 7 a.m.–6 p.m. beginning on westbound US 50, and moving to eastbound…
Read MoreStolen Vehicle Crashes into Tombstone in Police Chase in Seaford; Lincoln Man on the Run
Delaware State Police need your help in finding a 26-year-old Lincoln man, after a report of a stolen motor vehicle. At about 5:20 p.m. yesterday, Delaware State Police were called to Tharp Road in Seaford and responded to the report. A 62-year-old man told the arriving trooper that his friend saw and followed the stolen…
Read MoreInvestigation Ongoing After 63-Year-Old Man Found Murdered on Dover Trail Last Month
9/20/23: The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is still actively investigating a homicide case, in which a 63-year-old man was found dead on the Isaac Branch Greenway trail in the area of South Bay Road and President Drive in Dover on the morning of August 30th. No further details are available at this time. Anyone…
Read MoreOcean View Resident Sentenced for Distribution of Methamphetamine
A 35-year-old Ocean View man has been sentenced to 48 months in prison for distribution of methamphetamine, according to David C. Weiss, U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware. The Honorable Colm F. Connolly, Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, pronounced the sentence. According to court documents, in July…
Read More22-year-old Salisbury Man Indicted in Connection With Block Party Shooting on July 5th
12-Year-Old Charged in Murder of 2-Year-Old in Wicomico County
A 12-year-old has been charged in the murder of a 2-year-old that occurred on Jack Drive in Salisbury. The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office and the Wicomico County Child Advocacy Center have been investigating since the 2-year-old was found not breathing on Saturday. Wicomico County Sheriff Deputies were called to Jack Drive. After speaking with caregivers,…
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