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Wicomico Narcotics, Drug Enforcement Administration Charge 39, Dismantle Large-Scale Eastern Shore Drug-Trafficking Organization
Thirty-nine people accused of a large-scale drug-trafficking ring in on the Eastern Shore were indicted following a five-month combined law enforcement investigation. Â The investigation, which began in the spring of 2024 culminated in the indictment. Maryland State Police joined more than two dozen local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in dismantling the sale and…
Read MoreSussex County Council Holds Marathon Next-to-Last Meeting of the Year
UPDATED – 12/10/24 – The Sussex County Council held a marathon session Tuesday beginning an hour early at 9am to hold public interviews for candidates for the Board of Assessment Review. Eight people are needed for the Board. The Council will revisit the appointments during the next Council meeting. The Council Chamber saw a nearly…
Read MoreOCPD K9 Klem Retires
The Ocean City Police Department proudly announces K9 Klem’s well-earned retirement after eight years of exemplary service alongside his handler, Cpl. Danielle Braniff. K9 Klem, born and bred in The Netherlands on December 18, 2014, began his career as a prospective police K9 after being selected by Shallow Creek Kennels. In the fall of 2016,…
Read MoreDover Teen Charged with Weapons Offenses after Pedestrian Stop
An 18 year old Dover man has been arrested after a pedestrian stop Monday afternoon in the area of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and South bay Road. Police stopped 18 year old Jhasir George just before 2:30 for failing to cross in the crosswalk. George ran from officer and threw away a handgun which…
Read MoreUPDATED: Bridgeville Woman Dies after Millsboro Area House Fire Saturday Night
UPDATED – 12/10/24 –Â A woman who was removed from the home by neighbors died from her injuries on Monday. She is identified as 63 year old Donna Jackson of Bridgeville. Fire Marshal investigators say the home was equipped with working smoke alarms – the cause of the fire remains under investigation. This brings the…
Read MoreDNREC Approves Final 3 Permit Applications for US Wind to Connect in Sussex County
DNREC has approved the final three permit applications for US Wind to connect its offshore wind power to the regional electrical grid in Sussex County. The three permits are a Subaqueous Lands Permit, Wetlands Permit and Beach Preservation Coastal Construction Permit. These approvals allow US Wind to responsibly land its power cables underneath 3R’s Beach…
Read MoreSussex County Council Votes Against Imposition of 3% Lodging Tax on Short Term Rentals
The Sussex County Council held a public hearing on an ordinance to amend the County Code to impose a lodging tax of 3% of rent for short term rentals in unincorporated areas of the County. Several people spoke before the Council – most opposed to the tax – which would be on top of a…
Read MoreParkside HS & Parkside CTE Closed Due to Burst City Water Pipe
PARKSIDE HS/PARKSIDE CTE – This is an important school status announcement for students, families and staff of Parkside High School and Parkside CTE. Due to a city water pipe burst that occurred close to the school last night, the City of Salisbury has temporarily shut down the water supply to the school. The Parkside High…
Read MoreUPDATED: Wicomico County Sheriff’s Deputy Convicted on Rape & 28 Additional Charges
UPDATED – 12/09/24 – A five day trial for a former Wicomico County Sheriff’s deputy ended with a conviction on 29 counts – including 1st degree rape and unlawful sexual conduct by a law enforcement officer. Sentencing for 32 year old Steven Abreu has been deferred for the preparation of a pre-sentence investigation report and…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Commissioners Discuss Recommendation to Expand the Parking Meter/Permit Season
The discussion on parking in Rehoboth Beach has been studied multiple times – the latest study resulting in 46 recommendations – including extending the parking meter and permit season to May 1st through October 31st. The idea was not met with a lot of enthusiasm, however Commissioner Suzanne Goode felt it was a good idea…
Read MoreUpdate: Ridgely Man Sentenced In Connection With 2022 Ocean City Triple-Stabbing
UPDATED – 12/09/24 – Sentencing for a Ridgely, Maryland man after a stabbing on the Ocean City boardwalk in June of 2022. Ocean City Police say 26 year old Paul Baynard was found guilty of first degree assault and sentenced by Judge Beau Oglesby to 20 years in prison with all but 10 years suspended…
Read MoreDagsboro Man Charged with DUI after Sunday Morning Crash in Ocean View
Ocean View Police were called for a crash on Central Avenue just after 4 Sunday morning and found a heavily damaged Ford Focus that collided with a utility pole. Police say the driver, 42 year old Brandon Bolling of Dagsboro showed signs of impairment and was arrested after he was given an intoxilyzer test. Bolling…
Read MoreUPDATED: Friday Collision on Harbeson Road Leaves Millsboro Woman Dead
UPDATED – 12/09/24 – The Delaware State Police have identified 79-year-old Barbara Hageman of Millsboro, Delaware as the woman who died in the three-vehicle fatal crash Friday. ============================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 12/08/24 – A Millsboro woman is dead after a three-vehicle crash at Harbeson Road and Cool Spring Road south of Harbeson just before 6…
Read MoreUPDATED: Dagsboro Voters Elect Bill Chandler & John Marvel to Town Council
UPDATED – 12/09/24 – Dagsboro voters opted for a change on the Town Council. Voters on Saturday re-elected Bill Chandler with 83 votes and John Marvel received 47 votes. Incumbent Norwood Truitt received 42 votes. Bill Chandler and John Marvel will be sworn in at the December 16th Council meeting. ============================================================ UPDATED –Â 12/06/24 –…
Read MoreState Fire Marshal Investigating Intentional Fire in Laurel Sunday
Laurel firefighters were called for a structure fire on West 7th Street in Laurel Sunday just before 8pm. Crews arriving at the scene found an outbuilding and an adjacent vacant home of fire. The State Fire Marshal’s office investigation determined the fire was intentionally started at the outbuilding and damage is estimated at $20,000. Officials…
Read MoreMark Saunders Appointed to Rehoboth Beach Commission
There is a new face on the Rehoboth Beach Commission. Mark Saunders, who came in third in the city municipal election for 2 open seats on the Commission in August, has been appointed with a 5 to 1 vote to fill the remainder of the term recently vacated by Don Don Preston. Saunders was lauded…
Read MoreVirginia Pursuit of Stolen Vehicle Ends in Girdletree
Worcester County Sheriff’s office was notified Sunday of a pursuit from Virginia into Maryland of a stolen vehicle. Sheriff’s deputies did not join the pursuit, but located the stolen vehicle on Onley Road in Girdletree after it crashed around 4:30pm. The three occupants ran off on foot, but were located unharmed. The three were juveniles…
Read MoreCrash North of Selbyville Sunday Injures 2
Two people were hospitalized after a single vehicle crash north of Selbyville. Delaware State Police say just after 5pm Sunday a Toyota 4-Runner was northbound on Route 113 when it left the roadway, went into a ditch and struck a utility pole and overturned. The driver – a 20 year old man and a passenger…
Read MoreRehoboth Commission to Hold 2 Special Meetings Monday Before & After Workshop Session
The Rehoboth Beach Commissioners will hold their monthly workshop meeting on Monday – however there will be 2 special meetings as well – one before the workshop and one after. The first special meeting will begin at 9am and relates to consideration of appointing an individual to fill the commissioner’s seat vacated last month after…
Read MoreSearch of Lagoon Saturday Night at Northside Park in OC Turns up Personal Belongings in the Water, but No Person in the Water
Ocean City Police and Fire Departments were called to the lagoon at Northside Park around 8pm Saturday after someone spotted personal belongings floating in the water. The Department of Public Works removed the items – officials have no idea how long they’d been in the water. Police conducted a perimeter search and Ocean City Fire/EMS…
Read MoreCars Stolen with Children Inside Rise During Holiday Season
As cars stolen with children alone inside spike during the holiday season, Kids and Car Safety is calling on families to remain vigilant and never to leave children or pets unattended in vehicles, even momentarily. Over the Thanksgiving holiday break, Kids and Car Safety documented several incidents involving children left alone in vehicles that were…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Arrest Newark Man for Vehicular Assault & Robbery Wednesday in Newark
UPDATED – 12/07/24 – Delaware State Police have arrested 31 year old John Arce of Newark for multiple felony charges following a vehicular assault and robbery Wednesday in Newark. Police say Arce turned himself in at Troop 2 on Friday where he was charged with the following offenses: Assault 1st Degree (Felony) Robbery 1st Degree…
Read MoreWeapons Detection Units Go into Effect Monday in Wicomico County Public Schools
Beginning on Monday Wicomico County Public Schools will begin using weapons detection units at various events – including sporting events, after-school activities as well as randomly at various schools to detect weapons and other prohibited items. These items include but are not limited to firearms, knives, and other objects that could pose a threat to…
Read MoreUPDATED: MSP Make Arrest in Deadly Shooting in Wicomico County – Reward Offered
UPDATED – 12/06/24 – An arrest has been made in an October deadly shooting in Wicomico County. Maryland State Police arrested 29 year old Jermaine Wilson of Princess Anne – he is charged with 1st and 2nd degree murder, 1st and 2nd degree attempted murder and other offenses – in the shooting death of 32…
Read MoreFlags to Half-Staff on Saturday for National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
On the 7th of December 83 years ago, 2,403 service members and civilians were killed in a painful and unprovoked attack on our Armed Forces. On National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, we remember these women and men, who gave their last full measure of devotion to our Nation. We honor the brave service members who — with the…
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