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Hunter Biden Pardoned by President Biden
Statement from President Joe Biden Today, I signed a pardon for my son Hunter. From the day I took office, I said I would not interfere with the Justice Department’s decision-making, and I kept my word even as I have watched my son being selectively, and unfairly, prosecuted. Without aggravating factors like use in a crime,…
Read MoreFrederica Man Arrested after Pursuit Sunday Morning
A Frederica man has been arrested after an early Sunday morning pursuit after an attempted traffic stop in Frederica. Just after midnight, Delaware State Police saw a BMW SUV southbound on Old Beach Road at a high rate of speed with only one working headlight and failing to remain in its lane of travel. The…
Read MoreFire Crews Battle Blaze at Caine Woods Home Saturday Night
Ocean City firefighters were called for a structure fire in the Caine Woods community in North Ocean City just after 6pm Saturday. Crews arriving at the scene on Twin Tree Road found a two-story home with fire. Crews from Worcester and Sussex Counties were called to assist or provide cover and brought the fire under…
Read MoreRoad Closures Ahead of 2024 Rehoboth Beach Hometown Christmas Parade on Dec 2
The Rehoboth Beach Christmas Parade takes place on Monday, December 2nd beginning at 6:30pm. Drivers can expect several road closures before and after the parade – with access provided only to street residents. Beginning at 4pm – expect closures on State Street from Hickman Street to Rehoboth Avenue and Country Club Drive will be closed…
Read MoreFire Damages Princess Anne Residence Friday
Firefighters from Princess Anne were called for a structure fire Friday just after noon on Greenwood Road. Crews arriving at the scene found fire in a single family home that had no smoke alarm or sprinkler. Firefighters brought the fire under control in about 45 minutes – and the Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating…
Read MoreLewes Daycare Employee Charged with Child Abuse
An employee from a Lewes daycare has been arrested on a charge of child abuse. Delaware State Police were contacted on November 15th for a report of physical abuse of a child by a staff member at Beach Babies Daycare in Lewes. Detectives learned that 22 year old Kaitlyn Kachnovitz of Lewes grabbed a 2…
Read MoreBethany Beach Firefighters Battle Blaze at Sea Colony
Bethany Beach firefighters were called to Annapolis House Road at Sea Colony for a structure fire Thanksgiving night. The call came in just after 9:15pm and crews arriving at the scene found a garden apartment on fire in the Annapolis building. Multiple crews from Sussex County as well as Ocean City were called to assist…
Read MoreMD Natural Resources Police Toy Drive Underway for 2024 Holiday Season
The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) is conducting its annual “Boatload of Toys” holiday gift drive at several locations across the state in advance of the 2024 holiday season. NRP officers are collecting donations of new, unopened toys for local children in need. The program is part of the national United States Marine Toys for…
Read MoreAttorney General Brown Offers Tips for Consumers to Shop Secure This Holiday Season
As Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday approach this holiday weekend, Attorney General Anthony G. Brown is urging consumers to remain vigilant and steer clear of common holiday shopping scams. With fake websites designed to steal personal information and misleading online ads, the risk of fraud increases during this busy holiday shopping season.…
Read MoreWilmington Man Linked to Regional Fraud Offenses Arrested in Townsend Case
Delaware State Police have arrested 42-year-old Wendell Bowser of Wilmington, Delaware, for multiple felony fraud-related offenses that occurred in Townsend earlier this month. He has also been linked to similar incidents in the region including in Delaware, Virginia, and North Carolina. During the police investigation, troopers learned that Bowser tried to purchase a residence in…
Read More2025 Delaware State Parks Annual Passes, Surf Fishing Permits to Go on Sale Dec. 3rd
DNREC announced today that 2025 Delaware State Parks annual passes and surf fishing permits will go on sale starting at 8 a.m., Tuesday, December 3rd. Annual passes and surf fishing permits may be purchased at any state park office and at DNREC’s Dover campus Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Passes and…
Read MoreUPDATED: Seaford Woman Arrested in Dewey Beach for Disorderly Conduct & Resisting Arrest
UPDATED – Long was charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest  A 60-year-old Seaford woman has been arrested following a situation last night involving disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. The incident happened at 1400 Coastal Highway. As Police approached a vehicle operated by 60-year-old Crystal Long, she displayed aggressive and irate behavior, yelling at…
Read MoreDover Man Injured in Area Shooting
Dover Police are investigating a shooting that injured a 34-year-old Dover man last night (November 26th). Officers responded to East Water Street at around 7 p.m. after receiving several calls for shots fired in the area. As officers arrived they found the victim with multiple gunshot wounds to his torso and lower body. He was…
Read MoreNo DART Service Statewide on Thanksgiving – Regular Service for Black Friday
DART statewide services, both fixed route and paratransit, will not operate on Thanksgiving Day. SEPTA Wilmington/Newark Line will operate on a Weekend/Holiday schedule. Train passengers are encouraged to purchase their train fares in advance. Day After Thanksgiving, Friday, November 29, 2024 – DART will operate regular service on both fixed route and paratransit. Please visit SEPTA.org, for…
Read MoreDSU Receives $750,000 National Park Service Grant to Rehab Hope House
Delaware State University has received a grant from the Department of the Interior to rehabilitate Hope House. The $750,000 grant will be administered by the National Park Service – and is part of a $10-million award to HBCUs across the country to preserve and protect its historic properties. Hope House is on the National Historic…
Read MoreTwo Drivers Cited in Georgetown Crash Monday Evening on Park Avenue
Delaware State Police are investigating a crash Monday evening at the intersection of Park Avenue and Springfield Road. Georgetown and Greenwood emergency personnel were called just after 6:15 for a crash involving two vehicles – a Camaro and Ford Escape. Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that both drivers are from Georgetown and were cited…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Sentenced for Sexual Abuse of a Minor
A Salisbury man has been sentenced for sexual abuse of a minor. In September, 36 year old Steven Behr pleaded guilty to sexual abuse of a minor and prohibited entry onto a property by a sex offender registrant. Sentencing was deferred pending completion of a mandatory pre-sentence investigation and mental health assessment. Last week, Circuit…
Read MoreCambridge Man Sentenced in Wicomico County on Drug Charges
At the end of October, a Cambridge man pleaded guilty to a pair of drug offenses. On Monday, November 25, Circuit Court for Wicomico County Judge Karen Dean accepted the plea for possession of a large amount of fentanyl and possession with the intent to distribute and sentenced 31 year old Dor’ron Taylor of Cambridge…
Read MoreCamden Wyoming Man Dies after Clayton-area Motorcycle Crash
A Camden Wyoming man is dead after a motorcycle crash on Sunday in the Clayton area. Delaware State Police say 51 year old Henry Mast was traveling northwest on Shaws Corner Road when his motorcycle left the roadway in a sharp curve and stopped at a grass embankment. Mast was taken to an area hospital…
Read MoreDE Senate Leadership Chosen for 153rd General Assembly
Last week the Senate Republican Caucus chose its leadership for the upcoming 153rd Delaware General Assembly, which begins in January. Senator Gerald Hocker of Ocean View was re-elected Republican Leader and Senator Brian Pettyjohn of Georgetown was re-elected as Republican Whip. Senator Hocker says the GOP’s priorities include improving Delaware’s education system, enhancing public safety…
Read MoreLincoln Man Charged with Hit & Run in Stolen Vehicle
A Lincoln man is charged with multiple offenses after a hit and run in a stolen vehicle Saturday morning in Lincoln. Delaware State Police were called to Dupont Boulevard and Johnson Road around 9:30am for a hit and run crash. Police learned that the suspect, 32 year old David Frasier, stole an unoccupied delivery truck…
Read MoreLaurel Man Charged with Gun & Drug Offenses after Traffic Stop
A traffic stop early Saturday morning in Seaford led to the arrest of an 18 year old Laurel man. Delaware State Police on patrol on Middleford Road spotted a Chevy SUV cross the yellow line several times. Police stopped the SUV and contacted the driver – identified as 18 year old Juda Hudson of Laurel…
Read MoreDSP Cite Lewes Driver after Crash at Routes 1 & 16 Sunday
A Lewes man was cited after a crash at the intersection of Route 1 and 16 Sunday evening. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that just after 5pm a Jeep was stopped on Route 16/Broadkill Road and a pickup driven by a 30 year old Lewes man was eastbound and failed to stop…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shots Fired in Dover
A report of shots fired on John Clark Road in the Rodney Village area of Dover is under investigation by Delaware State Police. Police were called just after midnight Monday morning and learned that two unknown black men and two other unknown men were arguing in the street when shots were fired. Investigation showed that…
Read MoreShed Fire in Salisbury Sunday Under Investigation
Firefighters in Salisbury were called for a fire Sunday evening on Church Street in Salisbury. Crews arriving on the scene just after 4:30 found a 10’ x 20’ shed well-involved with exposure to the residence. The fire was quickly brought under control and significant damage to the residence was prevented. Firefighters were on the scene…
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