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Enactment of Bipartisan Countering Wrongful Detention Act
U.S. Senators Chris Coons along with three other colleagues celebrated President Biden signing their Countering Wrongful Detention Act into law this week. The Countering Wrongful Detention Act creates new tools for the U.S. government to deter states from wrongfully detaining Americans abroad and supports hostages, wrongful detainees, and their families upon their return home.  The bill…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Commissioners Decide Not to Pursue Change in Parking Season Length
As reported in the Cape Gazette, Rehoboth Beach commissioners have decided to not pursue a change in the length of the parking season. The proposed change garnered little to no support. During a commissioner meeting Dec. 20th, Mayor Stan Mills said he was concerned that extending the season for 2025 would step on a lot…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Sentenced After Pleading Guilty to Drug and Firearm Offenses
Stemming from an attempted traffic stop and subsequent police pursuit on July 14, 2024, 25-year-old Micah Elijah Martin of Salisbury pleaded guilty to two counts of possession with the intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance and two counts of illegal possession of a regulated firearm. The Honorable Kathleen L. Beckstead, Chief Judge for the…
Read MoreWelfare Check in Milford Leads to Gun Arrest
A Milford man has been arrested on drug and firearm charges. According to police, on December 19th around 9:42 a.m., a Milford Police Officer, who was conducting a follow-up investigation at Royal Farms on South DuPont Boulevard, saw the man standing at the driver’s door of a truck, slouched over the driver’s seat. During a…
Read MoreMaryland Department of Health Extends Moratorium on New Enrollments of Select Provider Types
A pause on new enrollments into the Maryland Medicaid Program of several select provider types has been extended to July 2025, according to the Maryland Department of Health. Included are the following program types, which are licensed under the Maryland Code of Maryland Regulations: Â Psychiatric Rehabilitation Programs (PRP) Psychiatric Rehabilitation Programs, Health Home Level…
Read MoreVirginia Man Charged With Resisting Arrest, Obstructing & Hindering Following Traffic Stop
A traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding and registration violations in the area of Walston Switch Road and Campus Drive in Salisbury led to the driver being arrested for not complying with officers. On Christmas Eve, during a roadside interview, the driver claimed to be a “traveler” and made reference to “sovereign citizenship”. The…
Read MoreStructure Fire in Delmar–Accidental due to Smoldering Paper in Trash Can
A Christmas Eve fire on Executive Club Drive in Delmar, Wicomico County was accidental due to discarded smoldering paper, according to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal. The fire started in the trash can in the attached garage of the two story, wood framed, townhome. Occupants were alerted to the fire from the…
Read MoreUPDATE: Victim Identified; DSP Investigating Deadly Pedestrian Hit & Run Near Lincoln
UPDATE–12/26/24: Delaware State Police have identified 29-year-old Leo Hernandez Perez of Milford, Delaware, as the man who died in a hit-and-run crash on Christmas Day. The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Original Post: A Christmas morning hit & run has left a 29 year old Milford man…
Read MoreUPDATE: Gold Alert for Missing Dover Woman–Canceled
UPDATE: 12/26/24: The Dover Police Department has canceled the Gold Alert for Deandra Hicks. She has been located. Original Post: Dover Police have issued a Gold Alert for a 19 year old Dover woman. Police say Deandra Hicks was last seen on Friday, December 20th around 7pm at a residence on North East Avenue…
Read MoreFelton Man Charged with Theft
Felton Police have arrested a man in connection with a reported theft from a residence on December 6th. Investigation showed that the tenant of a rental property on East High Street moved out and stole appliances owned by the landlord worth over $1500. The suspect was identified as 47 year old Deramous Mosley of Felton…
Read MoreNew Fines for Work Zone Speed Violations in Maryland Effective January 1, 2025
Beginning in the new year, a tiered fine system for work zone speed violations in Maryland will to into effect. This new system is from the Maryland Road Worker Protection Act which was approved by the General Assembly during the 2024 Legislative Session and signed into law on April 9th. Maryland Department of Transportation officials…
Read MoreState Revitalization Program Awards to Bring $9.5 Million to Community Development Projects on Eastern Shore
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has announced that Eastern Shore counties have received a combined $9.5 million through four of the state’s seven State Revitalization Programs for 49 projects and activities that promote community development and economic growth. That includes projects in Caroline, Dorchester, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico and Worcester Counties. Additional…
Read MoreUPDATED: Dredging to Restore Beach North of Indian River Inlet Underway
UPDATED – 12/23/24 – Sand pumping and placement on the north side of the Indian River Inlet began on December 2nd and DNREC officials say significant progress has been made. This project is aimed at restoring the severely eroded beach and protect critical transportation infrastructure along Route 1. The contractor, Dredgit Corp. says that as…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested after Sunday Shooting in Dover
A Dover man has been arrested for a shooting Sunday evening on Maple Glen Drive. Dover Police were called just after 7pm and located a 39 year old male victim with a gunshot wound to the upper body. He was taken to an area hospital and is listed in critical but stable condition. Police have…
Read MoreEaston PD Make Arrest in Sexual Assault
Easton Police were called for an assault on Saturday morning in the area of the Easton Bypass near South Washington Street. The female victim told police that a black male picked her up in Cambridge earlier that morning and took her to his residence in the Magnolia Meadows Apartment complex where he sexually assaulted here…
Read MoreDART Holiday Schedule
DART will operate regular weekday services statewide on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. The SEPTA Wilmington/Newark Line train will also operate regular weekday service. On Christmas Day and New Year’s Day DART statewide services – both fixed route and para-transit will NOT operated. SEPTA Wilmington/Newark Line train service will run a Holiday schedule. Go…
Read MoreGov Moore Declares Christmas Eve a State Holiday
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced that state agencies and offices will be closed on Christmas Eve. State employees are granted the day off and the day will be treated like any other state employee holiday. More from Governor Moore: “Our state employees have worked tirelessly all year long ensuring that Maryland is safer, more…
Read MoreRight Whale Slow Zone Off Ocean City until January 2, 2025
The presence of right whales has been detected east of Ocean City, Maryland. The Ocean City buoy operated by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science re-detected the presence of the whales on Wednesday, December 18th.  The right whale Slow Zone is in effect through January 2, 2025.…
Read MoreReport Suspicious Drone Activity to Delaware Anti-Terrorism Tipline
Delaware State Police is aware of recent sightings of potential drone activity throughout the state. Operating a drone is legal, however if there is an occasion that you find a drone in a suspicious area – or the appearance of suspicious activity – reports should be made to the Delaware Anti-Terrorism Tipline at 1-800-FORCE-1-2. This…
Read MoreVIDEO: Vote for Worcester County Sheriff’s Video – Top 10 Finalist in 2024 Police1 Recruitment Videos
The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office has one of the Top 10 2024 Police1 Recruitment Videos! Sheriff Matt Crisafulli says their office has been recognized as a Top 10 Finalist – and says the video showcases what sets their office apart and aims to inspire the next wave of Sheriff’s Deputies. Help them advance even further…
Read MoreGreenwood Teen Arrested on Robbery Charges
A Greenwood teen has been arrested for multiple felonies after a robbery on Wednesday, December 18th. Delaware State Police were called for a robbery on Mile Stretch Road in Greenwood. Police say a 16 year old victim agreed to buy a dirt bike from an acquaintance – the 16 year old suspect. The victim drove…
Read MoreUnemployment in DE Slows in November
Unemployment in Delaware has dropped a tenth of a percent from October to November to 3.9% while the national unemployment level increased from 4.1% in October to 4.2% in November. Sussex County also saw a decrease in unemployment from 3.2% in October to 3.1% in November. Over-the-year job changes in November saw the most increased…
Read MorePrescribed Burns to Occur This Winter at Blackwater and Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuges
This winter the US Fish and Wildlife Service plans to burn several timber, brush and grass filled units on Blackwater and Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuges. At Blackwater – a 7-acre cutover unit on Harrisville Road – as well as various marsh grass units will be burned – as well as an 80-acre timber unit…
Read MoreLewes Police Warn of a “Brushing” Scam
Lewes Police have been made aware of a new scam happening to people. See the information below: Â Beware of the Brushing Scam! A “brushing” scam is when someone receives an unexpected gift or item not ordered in the mail from a place like Amazon or another company. Examples of gifts include rings, bracelets, necklaces,…
Read MoreMaryland State Police Increasing Highway Safety Patrols Throughout Holidays
Maryland State Police will increase highway safety patrols over the next two weeks as millions of Marylanders hit the roads for holiday travel. Troopers from all 23 barracks will conduct saturation patrols and checkpoints focused on impaired, aggressive and distracted driving. The State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) team, which focuses on identifying impaired…
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