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Troopers Arrest 78-Year-Old Seaford Man for Aggravated Menacing
Delaware State Police have arrested a 78-year-old Seaford man for pointing a gun at someone and threatening to shoot him during an argument. Two children were with the victim when the incident happened. No one was hurt. According to Delaware State Police, they responded to Squirrel Lane in Seaford yesterday evening at around 7:42. Delbert…
Read MoreSenate Environment and Public Works Holds Hearing on聽U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service鈥檚 Proposed 2025 Budget
The Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee held a hearing this week on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service鈥檚 proposed budget for fiscal year 2025. The president鈥檚 budget request includes $1.9 billion for the Fish and Wildlife Service. That鈥檚 a ten percent increase in funding over fiscal year 2024 enacted levels. Senator Tom Carper…
Read MoreCarper, Coons, Blunt Rochester Host Delaware Students Accepted into U.S. Service Academies
U.S. Senators Tom聽Carper聽and Chris Coons, along with Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester hosted Delawareans accepted into U.S. service academies during a reception in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center. The event took place yesterday evening. Each year, students interested in attending the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy or U.S. Military Academy…
Read MoreViola Man Arrested After Police Chase of Stolen Vehicle in Dover
A police chase of a GMC Terrain that had been reported stolen has led to the arrest of a 32-year-old Viola, Delaware man. According to Delaware State Police, a trooper on patrol on Route 13 near POW/MIA Parkway saw the vehicle fail to stop at a stop sign. When the trooper tried to pull the…
Read MoreProposed Legislation Focuses on Providing Facilities for Permanent Housing Transition
Proposed Legislation sponsored by State Representative William Bush would require the Delaware State Housing Authority to establish and administer Low Barrier Navigation Centers (LBNCs). LBNCs are non-congregate, interim housing facilities designed to rapidly transition individuals or families into permanent housing. The current status of the bill is House Housing. A Committee Hearing takes place within…
Read MoreVehicle Fire in Hurlock Under Investigation
A vehicle fire that occurred on Gravel Branch Road at Millington Road in Hurlock, Dorchester County late yesterday afternoon is under investigation. The cause is unknown at this time, but according to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal, the blaze started in the passenger compartment. The monetary loss of the vehicle is estimated…
Read MoreGovernor Moore and Federal Partners Announce Full Reopening of the Port of Baltimore
Federal, state, and local officials held a news conference this afternoon on the full reopening of the Fort McHenry Federal Channel and the restoration of full services to the Port of Baltimore. Maryland Governor Wes Moore gave this official announcement… This event honored the commitment of federal, state and local partners, as Maryland welcomes the…
Read MoreThree Men Arrested Following Several-Month Long Drug Investigation in Kent County
Delaware State Police have arrested three individuals–19-year-old聽Algahgaa Ata, 23-year-old聽Maddyan Ata, and 52-year-old聽Khaled Ata, all of Magnolia, Delaware, on multiple drug dealing charges concluding a several-month long drug investigation in Kent County. The investigation began in November of 2023, when detectives from the Kent County Drug Unit and Delaware Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement (DATE) began investigating…
Read MoreUPDATE: Delaware Mosquito Control Section Plans Insecticide Applications in Felton, Harrington Area
06/13/24: Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during this evening–聽Thursday, June 13, 2024: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Camden-Wyoming, Felton, and Harrington. Near Felton, Marydel, and Viola. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following…
Read MoreDelaware House Passes Bills Addressing Cancer Screenings, Medications
The Delaware House today passed legislation that would ensure more women are provided ovarian cancer screenings, and ease restrictions on medication use options for those with metastatic cancer. Delaware House Speaker Valerie Longhurst聽and聽Senator Nicole Poore鈥檚 House Bill 16 would require Medicaid and state employee health plans to cover ovarian cancer monitoring tests for women treated…
Read MoreSeries of Attempted Arsons at Several Homes in Salisbury
A series of attempted arsons that happened at five homes in Salisbury early this morning is under investigation. According to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal, just after 3:00 a.m., the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to the attempted arson reports at four homes on Tuscola Avenue and one on Oneida Avenue. Sheriff’s…
Read MoreDSP Troopers Arrest Two Men for Felony Drug Offenses Following Traffic Stop in Seaford
Two men–both in their early 20s– have been arrested for felony drug offenses following a traffic stop in Seaford after 1:00 a.m. in the area of Concord Pond Road in Seaford. According to Delaware State Police, the front passenger, identified as Colby Lecates of Laurel, was taken into custody without incident. Police found two plastic…
Read MoreSenators Chris Coons and Todd Young Introduce Bipartisan Youth Lead Act to Support Established Youth Service Organizations
U.S. Senators Chris Coons and Todd Young of Indiana have introduced the Youth Lead Act to bolster聽investments聽in聽youth agriculture聽and service聽organizations,聽including聽the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, the Boy Scouts of America, the National 4-H Council, and the聽National FFA Organization. Senator Coons says organizations like Scouting America, the FFA, and 4-H provide critical opportunities for…
Read MoreEnd of Cape Henlopen Fishing Pier to Remain Closed for Structural Repairs
The last 145 feet of the 1,300-foot Cape Henlopen State Park fishing pier will remain closed until structural repairs can be made, according to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC). Also, you will not be able to access certain closed-off sections along the side of the pier and two areas marked…
Read MoreProposed Legislation Aims to Remove Prohibitions Regarding Use of Certain Knives
Legislation has been introduced in Delaware that would remove prohibitions pertaining to the ownership or possession of certain types of folding knives that may be opened with one hand. So-called “switch blade knives”, which are more appropriately called automatic knives, allow for easy deployment often by depressing a button. Such cutting implements are lawfully used…
Read MoreShed Fire in Hurlock, MD Under Investigation
A shed fire that聽occurred on Pheasant Drive, Hurlock, Dorchester Co yesterday is under investigation.聽Damage to the 12′ x 20′ wood framed shed is estimated at $10,000 and loss of contents at $15,000. The fire started on the inside of the shed. If anyone has any information on this fire, please call Deputy State Fire Marshals…
Read MoreDE AG Kathy Jennings Reaches $700-million Settlement Against Johnson & Johnson
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings and 42 other attorneys general have reached a $700-million nationwide settlement to resolve allegations related to the marketing of Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder and body powder products that contain talc. The company allegedly promoted and misled consumers in ads related to the safety and purity of some of its…
Read MoreSussex County Council Defers Action After Public Hearings on Two Proposed Ordinance Amendments
UPDATED – 06/11/24 – The Sussex County Council met Tuesday at 1pm. The Council approved the reappointment of board of Adjustments and Appeal District 2 member Kevin Pritchett. This is NOT the Board of Adjustments but a 5-member building code board which listens to appeals of building code decisions. The Council also approved a six-month…
Read MoreUPDATED: 1 Dead, 1 Injured in Early Morning Laurel Shooting
UPDATED – 06/11/24 – Delaware State Police have identified 23-year-old Jahyeim Davis of Seaford, Delaware, as the victim of a homicide that occurred in Laurel on June 3. =============================================== UPDATED – 10am – Laurel Police and Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting at the Little Creek Apartments early Monday morning. Police say there was…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting for Delmarva Power’s 100th EV Charger – in West OC
Delmarva Power and local officials will cut the ribbon on the utility’s 100th E-V Charger across its Maryland service area on Wednesday in West Ocean City at 1pm. The newest charger for electric vehicles is located at the West Ocean City Park and Ride on Route 50. So far, across 45 sites in Delmarva Power’s…
Read MoreRidgely Man Sentenced for Sexual Abuse of Minor
A Ridgely, Maryland man has been sentenced for sexual abuse of a minor. After a joint investigation involving the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office and other agencies, 35 year old David Bruce Whetstone was arrested in August of 2023 and charged with multiple offenses. In February, Whetstone entered an Alford plea to one count sex abuse…
Read MoreTwo Milford Women Arrested after Fight
Two Milford women were arrested after a fight on Northwest Front Street Sunday night. Milford Police learned that during the fight, 25 year old Tyera Jarrett struck 26 year old Tamira Griffin and that Griffin assaulted Jarrett with a baseball bat during the fight. Both women were arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 7.…
Read MoreEmergency Repairs on Kent Narrows Bridge Close 2 Eastbound Lanes
Eastbound traffic on Route 50 can expect the closure of two left lanes on the Kent Narrows Bridge for emergency bridge joint repairs. Crews will work until about 4:30pm to make the repairs. To assure the safety of work crews, there will be a double left-lane closure during the work hours. Drivers should expect additional…
Read MoreTwo Juveniles Arrested in Hollybrook for Firearm & Drug Offenses
Early Monday morning Laurel Police conducting a property check of the Hollybrook Farms Apartment Complex, spotted two subjects on bicycles who had been loitering in the breezeways of multiple buildings and knocking on windows of an occupied apartment. When police tried to contact them they rode away, but were stopped by additional officers already in…
Read MoreUPDATE: Suspect in Millsboro Murder Extradited to DE
UPDATE – 06/10/24 – The suspect in a murder in Millsboro on June 4th has been extradited back to Delaware from Maryland. Delaware State Police continue to investigate, but on June 10, Waters was extradited to Delaware. He was taken to Troop 4, charged with the crimes listed below: This was in connection with a…
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