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Personal Use Marijuana Now Legal in Maryland
At midnight, adult use marijuana became legal in the State of Maryland. Maryland law imposes a 9% sales and use tax on retail sales of adult use cannabis and cannabis products – the same rate as alcoholic beverages. Smoking of marijuana is not allowed anywhere in public – indoors and outside. It is only permitted…
Read MoreUPDATED: Pete Schwartzkopf Steps Down as House Speaker
UPDATED: 07/01/23 – After the dinner break, the State House passed House Resolution 25 which elects Valerie Longhurst as Speaker of the House for the duration of the 152nd General Assembly. ====================================== The worst kept secret in the State House was brought forward just before 6pm on the last day of the General Assembly session.…
Read MoreWicomico County Man Sentenced to Life Plus 25 Years for Sexual Abuse of a Minor
Wicomico County Associate Judge of the Circuit Court Karen Dean has sentenced 39 year old Kenny Vansant of Wicomico County to life plus 25 years in prison. Vansant was convicted of two counts of sexual abuse of a minor, 2nd degree sexual offense, 3rd degree sexual offense, 4th degree sexual offense and 2nd degree assault.…
Read MoreDSP Arrest Bridgeville Man on Drug Offenses after Pursuit
A Bridgeville man has been arrested on numerous criminal charges after a pursuit and foot chase Thursday morning in Bridgeville. Delaware State Police spotted a moped on Mill Park Drive without a registration plate. When police tried to stop the moped the driver, 22 year old De’Andre Barham, took off – riding through several backyards…
Read MoreFatal Crash in Camden Involving Dirt Bike
UPDATED: 06/30/23 – The Delaware State Police have identified 23-year-old Tylie Lowman of Dover, as the man who died in a fatal dirt bike crash that occurred in Camden on June 27. ========================================================= A 23-year-old man from Dover is dead after a crash involving a dirt bike Tuesday afternoon in Camden. Police say that on…
Read MoreSaturday a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Particulate Pollution
Saturday is a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for particulate matter in Delaware as light to moderate southeasterly winds recirculate smoke from the Canadian wildfires into Delaware. Also high pressure, warm temperatures and partly sunny skies will aid in ozone development pushing air quality to levels unhealthy for sensitive groups for particulate matter and…
Read MoreThree Dover Teens Charged by Dover Police after Weapons Investigation
Dover Police have arrested 3 teens on weapons offenses after an investigation into firearms Wednesday evening. Police were on Willis Road and contacted 19 year old Lavar Dickson-Lewis and a group of juveniles. Dickson-Lewis and a 17 year old boy ran from police, but the 17 year old fell and a handgun fell out of…
Read MoreMSP to Increase Enforcement Statewide Over July 4th Holiday
Expect to see increased police enforcement over the July 4th weekend to prevent dangerous driving behaviors and to save lives as area roads see more people traveling for the holiday. The SPIDRE team will focus on enforcement efforts of impaired, distracted and aggressive driving, speeding and other violations that contribute to highway tragedy. In the…
Read MoreDozens of Public Fireworks Displays Planned in Maryland This Weekend; Fire Officials Suggest Attending Those to Prevent Injuries
Each year across Maryland, hospitals receive numerous fireworks injuries, some of which can include broken fingers, missing fingers, and even missing hands. Senior Deputy State Fire Marshal Oliver Alkire tells The Talk of Delmarva what officials suggest people do if they want to enjoy fireworks… He says they have nearly 60 permitted displays across the…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Convicted of First-Degree Murder
A 29-year-old Salisbury man has been found guilty of First Degree Murder and Use of a Firearm in a Crime of Violence among related offenses stemming from a shooting that occurred on August 3rd, 2015. According to the Office of the State’s Attorney for Wicomico County, Delonte Bryant approached his victim, 21 year old Dommeir…
Read MoreRoxana Area Intersections to be Converted to All-Way Stops
The intersection of Peppers Corner Road / Powell Farm Road and Roxana Road will be converted to an All-Way Stop control with new signs and pavement markings. The work will take place on Tuesday, July 11th from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. (weather permitting). DelDOT will also be converting the two-way stop control at the intersection of…
Read MoreWoodland Ferry to be Closed Early Next Week
The Woodland Ferry will be closed on Monday, July 3rd and Tuesday, July 4th. Normal operations will resume on Wednesday, July 5th at 7:00am. For more information, visit DelDOT’s website at www.deldot.gov.
Read MoreKitten Tests Positive for Rabies in Worcester County
The Worcester County Health Department has confirmed that a kitten tested positive for rabies last week. While all potential contacts to the rabid kitten have been identified, this case serves as a reminder to those who live in Worcester County of the importance of rabies awareness and proper pet vaccination. Rabies is an ongoing issue…
Read MoreUPDATE: Woman Reported Missing in Wicomico County Found Dead
UPDATE: 6/29/23: During an extensive investigation by the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division, an individual was located who led detectives from Wicomico and Accomack County Sheriff’s Office to a location in Virginia where the body of Kadisha Smith was found. Smith’s next of kin was immediately notified. An investigation had been conducted into…
Read MoreCape May – Lewes Ferry to Host Iconic Smokey Bear Artwork; Partnership with N.J. Forest Fire Service to Promote Fire Safety and Wildfire Prevention
With the goal of heightening public awareness and wildfire prevention messages, Jersey Cape visitors will see a collection of Smokey Bear artwork by Rudy Wendelin displayed temporarily. The display at the Cape May Ferry Terminal is the result of a new partnership between the Delaware River and Bay Authority and the New Jersey Forest Fire…
Read MoreUPDATE: Bethany Beach Crossovers Closed Due to Replenishment
UPDATE 6/29/23–10:30 AM: Beach crossovers in Bethany Beach that are currently closed due to replenishment work include: Central BoulevardCampbell Place UPDATE 6/22/23- 12 PM: Beach crossovers in Bethany Beach that are currently closed due to replenishment work includes: • First Street Posted 6/21/23 at 10:40 AM Beach crossovers in Bethany Beach that are currently closed…
Read MoreNorth Carolina Man Arrested in Easton, MD for Domestic Violence
A Charlotte, North Carolina man has been arrested for assaulting his wife in the Taco Bell parking lot on Ocean Gateway in Easton. Officers with the Easton Police Department responded to that location and upon arrival, they learned that he fled on foot. Officers found him hiding behind a nearby building and placed him under…
Read MoreLegislation Adds Smoking Restrictions Within Vehicles if Person Under 18 Present; Bill Passes Senate
Legislation that addresses concerns over the negative health effects secondhand smoke will have on youth in Delaware has passed the Senate. This bill adds smoking restrictions within vehicles if a person under the age of 18 is in the vehicle. Also, it makes clear that a police officer will not stop or detain a car…
Read MoreLegislation to Fund 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and Related Services Sent to Governor John Carney
Delaware State Police Investigate Shooting at Best Western in Dover
A 23-year-old man from Dover is in serious condition from a gunshot wound to the head. Delaware State Police say the shooting occurred late Tuesday evening just before midnight at the Best Western on East Lebanon Road. The victim was taken to an area hospital. According to a preliminary investigation, the 23-year-old who was shot…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Looking for Man Wanted for Kidnapping, Assault
Delaware State Police Troop 7 is looking for a man who is wanted for felony kidnapping. 27-year-old Wenndalon Green is also wanted by the Milford Police Department for felony assault and other charges. Green is believed to be visiting the Milford and Lincoln areas often. He also drives a gold Dodge Durango and delivers for…
Read MoreDNREC: Thursday, June 29th, to be Particulate Matter Code Red Air Quality Action Day
The air quality in Delaware for Thursday, June 29th is expected to be in the Code Red category as light northerly winds limit dispersion and gradually transport additional smoke into the Mid-Atlantic. Furthermore, smoke is expected to contribute to ozone precursors as mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid-80s enhance ozone formation. DNREC expects…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Identify Victim in Dover Area Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash
The Delaware State Police have identified the victim in a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on June 19th in the Dover area. Police say the one who died in the crash–17-year-old, Ryan Wagner of Felton–failed to maintain control of the vehicle, allowing it to cross over the solid double yellow centerlines and exit off edge…
Read MoreTwo Dover Teens Arrested for Attempted Theft of Vehicle; Other Offenses
Two teenage boys have been arrested for trying to steal a vehicle in the area of Whiteoak Road and Spruance Road in Dover. City Police say that at 2:42 this morning, they received a report that the vehicle’s alarm was going off and that it appeared damage was done to it. Officers checked the area…
Read MoreThree Arrested After Shots Fired in Milford; Police looking for 4th Suspect
Three individuals have been taken into custody after shots were fired earlier this month at Silver Lake Estates in Milford damaging property in the complex. 21-year-old Deontray Watson of Dover, 28-year-old Davon Akins of Warner Robins, GA, and 20-year-old Semaj Eley of Frederica are each in custody at the Delaware Department of Correction. They are…
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