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Former DE Corrections Officer Indicted in Death of K9 Lux
A former Delaware Correctional Officer and K-9 handler has been indicted on charges related to the death of 4-year old K-9 Lux. Officials in the Attorney General’s office say the DOJ’s Division of Civil Rights & Public Trust indicted 45 year old Darrel Wiley for leaving Lux confined and unattended in an official vehicle while…
Read MoreTwo Arrested in Worcester County on Drug & Weapons Charges
Last December, the Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team ended a drug investigation in West Ocean City, which led to the arrest of two men. A search and seizure warrant led officials to over 76 pounds of marijuana THC, 4 firearms, ammunition, high capacity magazines and body armor, over 102 grams of THC edibles, 292 grams…
Read MoreTwo Arrested During Attempted Burglary at Lewes-area Home
Delaware State Police have arrested two attempting to break into a residence on Pecan Court in Plantations East west of Lewes on Sunday night. Police were notified by the homeowner who was not home at the time, but saw a male with a large knife walking around the screened-in porch area on his security camera.…
Read MoreA Warning from Easton Police
The Easton Police Department would like to send a warning to the community that over thelast 36 hours we have responded to 7 suspected opioid overdoses. We want people who arestruggling with substance abuse and their families, to know there is possibly a dangerous mixof opioids here in our community. If you have any information…
Read MoreCovid-19 Cases Possibly Linked to Leg Hall; DPH Advises Masking & Social Distancing or Virtual Meetings
Delaware Public Health reports that multiple positive cases of COVID-19 could be related to several in-person events last week in and around Legislative Hall. Out of an abundance of caution, Public Health officials are offering recommendations to those planning to attend Joint Finance Committee hearings beginning Tuesday Jan. 31, to mask and use social distancing…
Read MoreDeadline to File for Bridgeville Town Commission is Friday, Feb 3
The Town of Bridgeville has an election coming up in March β and there are three seats up for election β some of that is due to redistricting within the town. Seats for Districts 1, 3 and 4 are up for election β and the filing deadline is Friday at 4:30pm at Town Hall. Voter…
Read MoreCommercial Air Service Returns to Delaware
Commercial air service returns to Delaware! Beginning Wednesday, Avelo Airlines will fly from the Wilmington Airport with nonstop flights to five Florida destinations. Delaware is the only state without commercial air service β Avelo’s first flight β bound for Orlando β will depart at 10am on Wednesday. Other Florida destinations are West Palm Beach, Fort…
Read MoreMaryland Joins the US Climate Alliance
Maryland has joined the US Climate Alliance as Governor Wes Moore reaffirms his commitment to combating climate change. The Governor has proposed a $422-million investment in protecting Maryland’s environment through programs funded by the transfer tax that supports land preservation and operations a capital projects in state parks. Another $129-million in General Funds will fully…
Read MoreSelbyville Man Charged after Road Rage Incident in Dover
Dover Police were called after a man pointed a gun at another driver after a road rage incident on North DuPont Highway in the area of Bally’s. Police were able to locate the suspect, 22 year old Ryan Hartung of Selbyville, and arrested him without incident. A search of his vehicle turned up a 9mm…
Read MoreMaintenance Work Begins Monday on Route 90 Bridges in Ocean City
Routine maintenance work begins on the Route 90 bridges over the St Martin River and Assawoman Bay on Monday. Crews will be making repairs to the bridge deck and substructure in preparation for the summer season. Crews will work from 8am to 4pm Monday through Friday β drivers can expect single lane closures and flagging…
Read MoreFelton Man Arrested on 3rd Felony DUI & Gun Charges
A Felton man has been arrested on weapons and DUI charges after a traffic stop. A Delaware State Police trooper on patrol in the Camden area spotted a Taurus make a turn without signaling and committing other moving violations. When the trooper contacted the driver, he smelled alcohol coming from 46 year old Harold Hampton…
Read MoreThree Charged for Stealing a Vehicle in Seaford
Seaford Police arrested three men after a report of a stolen vehicle on Chandler Street Thursday night around 7:20. Police learned the vehicle was left running with a child still in a rear seat. The vehicle was located on Old Furnace Road but the driver refused to stop as the driver fled from police β…
Read MoreState Fire Marshal Investigating Bridgeville Fire
Fire broke out in Bridgeville early this morning. Firefighters arriving at the scene around 2:20 found fire showing from a two-story North Cannon Street home. Crews from Farmington, Greenwood, Ellendale, Seaford and County paramedics were on the scene or provided back up. The State Fire Marshal is investigating.
Read MoreSunday Morning Power Outage in Seaford
Seaford Police report that a vehicle struck a city electric pole on Virginia Avenue near the intersection of School Lane knocking out power just after 2am. City electric personnel were quickly on the scene and restored power just before 6am. Virginia Avenue and School Lane were reopened to traffic just after 9am.
Read MoreGeorgetown Firefighters Battle House Fire Early Sunday Morning
Firefighters in Georgetown were called for a structure fire just before 2 Sunday morning. Crews arriving at Burton Street found fire showing from a single story home. Crews from Milton, Blades, Millsboro and Memorial assisted or provided back up. Sussex County paramedics were also on the scene. The State Fire Marshal is investigating. Crews were…
Read MoreUpgrade to Raw Water Line & Traffic Pattern Change Along Naylor Mill Rd in Salisbury
Beginning Monday, expect a change in the traffic pattern along Naylor Mill Road. The City of Salisbury will begin upgrades to a raw water line after it was found that higher than normal rain amounts and unusual temperatures have caused the pylons that support the line to shift and decay faster than anticipated β compromising…
Read MoreDSP Find Stolen Gun during Traffic Stop in Dover
A Dover man was arrested by Delaware State Police after a traffic stop Friday afternoon. Police on patrol saw dark tinting on the front and read windows but that the vehicle had no waiver on file with the DMV. Police contacted the driver, 30 year old Brandon Marshall and smelled marijuana coming from inside the…
Read MoreGov Carney Tests Positive for Covid-19
From the Governor’s office: Governor John Carney tested positive for COVID-19 late Friday through an at-home antigen test, which he took after experiencing mild symptoms. Governor Carney is currently isolating per the CDC guidelines. βIβm feeling fine and will work from home,β said Governor Carney. βAlso, Go Birds!β
Read MoreCan You Identify This Person of Interest in Crisfield Fires?
Between September and December of last year, the Maryland State Fire Marshal has investigated several fires in the Crisfield area. The State Fire marshal’s office has now identified a person of interest in those fires and other investigations β if you can identify this man β contact the State Fire Marshal’s office at 410-713-3780 or…
Read MoreSaturday is Last Day to Recycle Christmas Trees in DE
Saturday is the final day that Delaware residents can drop their real Christmas trees off to be recycled. DNREC officials remind you to remove all decorations, lights and tinsel β and fake snow β and remove the tree stand. Most Sussex County drop off sites are still accepting Christmas trees β however not all are…
Read MoreWicomico Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Crash Wednesday on East Salisbury Parkway at Tilghman Road
A Salisbury woman died from injuries in a crash early Wednesday morning in the area of East Salisbury Parkway and Tilghman Road. Salisbury Police say the investigation is ongoing. The crash occurred just before 5am and investigation reveals that a Honda Civic and Ford Escape were involved in the collision β with both vehicles heavily…
Read MoreDPH to Close Covid-19 & Vaccine Call Centers
Due to a low volume of calls β Delaware Public Health will close the Covid-19 call center and the vaccine call center after Tuesday, January 31st. Critical Covid-19 information will still be available on the DPH Coronavirus website or by calling 2-1-1. Additional information from DPH: Delawareans may still access critical COVID-19 information on the…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shots Fired at a Seaford Home Early Friday Morning
An occupied home was damaged by gunfire just after midnight Friday morning on Nylon Avenue in Seaford. Delaware State Police were contacted by a 19 year old woman about the incident. There were two 21 year old men in the home at the time as well β no one was injured. Police did recover numerous…
Read MoreUPDATED: Charges Filed after Threats at Parkside & Wicomico High Schools Investigated; Schools found Safe
UPDATED – 01/26/23 – A student at Parkside High School has been charged in connection with a threat that was found at the school on January 20th which put the school on a βsafe in placeβ notification for much of the morning. Investigation by the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office led to the 15 year old…
Read MoreCardin, Scott Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Create U.S. Tax Code Parity for Beauty Salons
Legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Ben Cardin of Maryland and Tim Scott of South Carolina would empower beauty services providers, such as barbers, manicurists, skincare specialists, and hairstylists by expanding the Federal Insurance Contribution Act (FICA) tax tip credit. The legislation would allow these businesses to be treated similarly to the food and beverage sector,…
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