A WGMD People in the News Article
Wicomico County Sheriff solves burglary in Hebron
A man arrested in connection with a January burglary at a house in Hebron. The Wicomico County Sheriff’s office says 25 year old Aaron Matthews smashed a back window to get into a house in the 100 block of East Lillian Street while the homeowners were away. Once inside the house, police say he stole…
Read MorePolice looking for smash-and-grab robbers in Kent County
Delaware State Police are hoping the public can help solve a series of smash-and-grab robberies in Kent County that date back to last summer. Investigators say there have been several burglaries with the same MO—the thieves smash the store door with a rock, then steal the cash register, getting away in a black Chevy Equinox.…
Read MoreHarrington Police say suspect at Casino was resisting arrest
Harrington Police Department telling their side of the story on what happened at the Harrington Casino late Saturday night. According to a press release, while on patrol, units responded to the Casino to assist State Police with a fight. Officers were talking with a suspect, Jermaine Newcomb, who they say became unruly when police tried…
Read MoreMaryland’s Senators visit Salisbury for groundbreaking ceremony
Maryland’s Senators making an appearance in Salisbury today. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen will join Mayor Jake Day and other officials for a groundbreaking ceremony of the Riverwalk Amphitheatre. The City is constructing the new venue as part of its duties to host the National Folk Festival for the next three years. Last…
Read MoreFarmer’s markets bring in over $3 million to DE farmers
It was a farmer’s market this year, at least at Delaware’s Farmers Markets. Delaware Department of Agriculture reporting 2017 had the second highest sales at farmers markets since stats began. Last year, producers recorded over $3 million in sales throughout 21 community-run farmers markets in the state. Officials say fresh produce was the most popular…
Read MoreUPDATED: Drive-by shooting in West Rehoboth Monday night
UPDATED 8:55 AM – Drive-by shooting in West Rehoboth overnight. Around 11 PM police responded to Norwood Street and found a 56-year old man inside his home with two gunshot wounds to his chest and arms. According to police, someone fired shots at the residence, and the bullets flew through the house, striking the victim. There…
Read MoreUPDATED: Worcester Officials Locate Missing Teen
UPDATED – 2:10pm – Nevada Jackson has been located and is safe. =============================== The Worcester County Sheriff Office is looking for a missing teen. Officials say 17 year old Nevada Jackson is black, 5’ 5” and 150 pounds with medium shoulder length black hair. She wears glasses and diamond stud earrings. Jackson was last seen…
Read MoreEllendale man arrested for stealing TVs from work
A man from Ellendale arrested after stealing TVs from work. Milford Police say the investigation began in mid-January, after a local business complained 7 flat screen TVs were stolen from its offices. During their investigation, detectives discovered a former employee, Paul Dolotosky of Ellendale selling similar electronics on social media. Earlier this week officers executed…
Read MoreMD Gov Hogan Orders MD Flag to Half Staff Saturday
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has ordered the Maryland State Flag lowered to half-staff effective at sunrise, Saturday, January 27, 2018 and returned to full-staff at sunset, Saturday, January 27, 2018. This action is in honor of former Maryland Congresswoman Marjorie Holt, who passed away on January 7. Holt was the first Republican woman from Maryland…
Read MoreBody found in street near Bridgeville
An odd police investigation in Bridgeville. Around 4:30 AM Thursday morning police were called to Oak Road and Route 404 after the report of a body in the roadway. Medics arriving on the scene found a person dead on arrival. Police closed down Oak Road between 2nd Street and Seashore Highway for several hours for…
Read MoreUPDATED: MD State Police FIND missing teen in Somerset
UPDATED 1/24 – Joseph White, who was reported missing in Princess Anne, has been found safe in Upper Marlboro. ======================================================== Maryland State Police are searching for a missing teenager from Somerset County. According to State Police, Joseph White was reported missing on Monday after last being seen Sunday night at his residence on Deal Island Road…
Read MoreGov. Carney offers up a snow job during Blizzard of 2018
The blizzard of 2018. The bomb cyclone. The bombogenesis. ‘That #@$%! snow.’ Whatever you called the epic storm that roared through the southern portions of the peninsula in early January, you are probably sick of hearing about it. However, the timeline of the storm deserves a review. Keep in mind the following chart while reading…
Read MoreFormer Sussex County Councilman Dale Dukes writes letter to county supporting right-to-work
Former Sussex County Councilman Dale Dukes is asking the county council to reconsider its vote against the proposed right-to-work ordinance. Dukes says the council should forget the legality of the issue, which he says “should not be a determining factor” of their votes, and instead focus on what “benefit Sussex county.” The former councilman says…
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