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Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office Looking for Woman in Fraud Identity Theft Case
The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a 23-year-old woman who they determined cashed a fraudulent check for over $2,000. The sheriff’s office responded to the Farmers Bank of Willards on December 1, 2022 in reference to someone depositing fraudulent checks. A criminal summons was issued to Tambria Renae Davis for possession/use of false…
Read MoreUPDATE: Suspect Arrested in Cambridge for Bank of America Robbery
UPDATE 4/19/23 10:30 am: The suspect in the robbery that occurred at the Bank of America in Easton has been apprehended. On April 18, 2023 at about 1 p.m., 57-year-old Todd Niel Holtzman was arrested at his Cambridge Commons apartment in Cambridge, MD. He was later transported to the Talbot County Detention Center where he…
Read MoreUPDATE: DSP Identifies Bridgeville Man Who Died in Crash West of Georgetown
UPDATE: 4/19/23 10 am– The Delaware State Police have identified 36-year-old Michelet Polynice of Bridgeville, Delaware as the man who died in a fatal single-car collision that occurred in Georgetown on April 17th. A single vehicle crash west of Georgetown has left a Bridgeville man dead. Delaware State Police say just before 11pm, the 36…
Read MoreCity of Salisbury Proposes Fire and Life Safety Fee
If you live in Salisbury, the City might soon implement a fee that would help fund the Salisbury Fire Department. City officials have proposed a Fire and Life Safety Fee to all residents of the Salisbury Fire Service District. The proposal is due to supply chain and inflation issues–rising indirect costs–like training, equipment maintenance, and…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council Back in Session Tuesday
UPDATED – 04/18/23 – After two weeks off, the Sussex County Council met Tuesday in Georgetown. County Administrator Todd Lawson read a proclamation for April being Fair Housing Month. It was April of 1968 when President Johnson signed the Fair Housing Act. The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in the sale or rental of housing…
Read MoreSome Public Open Burning Allowed in DE Through the End of April
Delaware’s open burning ban will go into effect on May First – through September 30. This is ozone season, however right now, DNREC says that public open burning of materials – like tree limbs, brush and branches is allowed through April 30. However it is illegal to burn leaves, grass, trash, garbage and refuse –…
Read More14 Year Old Charged in Multi-Vehicle Crash near Lincoln
A 14 year old boy from Newark, DE, faces criminal and traffic charges after a 5 vehicle crash at the intersection of Coastal Highway and Slaughter Beach Road near Lincoln. Delaware State Police say Sunday afternoon, several vehicles were stopped for a flashing fire signal light. The 14 year old driver of a pickup truck…
Read MoreDover Man Charged with Assault after Fight
A Dover man has been arrested after a fight on South State Street Friday evening. Dover Police found a 53 year old man from Dover with cuts to his upper body caused during a fight with the suspect, 46 year old Sean Lucas of Dover. While police spoke with the victim and witnesses – they…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested for Burglary at Dover Public Library
Dover Police were called to the Dover Public Library for a burglar alarm call on Saturday. Police dispatchers were able to remotely view cameras from the library which showed 25 year old Alexander Melero-Almodovar of Dover hiding behind a desk. The library had been closed for about 90 minutes and no one should have been…
Read MoreUPDATED: MSP & Salisbury PD Investigating Sunday Morning Homicide on Carroll Street
UPDATED – 04/17/23 – A shooting on East Carroll Street early Sunday morning in Salisbury left one teen dead and another man injured. Just after midnight Salisbury Police found two victims with multiple gunshot wounds near Buena Vista Avenue. Police say 16 year old Ja’siah Sin’cer Johnson of Salisbury was taken to TidalHealth Peninsula Medical…
Read MoreSave Our Schools Town Hall Meetings This Week in Delaware
The grassroots group Citizens for Delaware Schools will hold a Town Hall meeting in each county this week to discuss how to Save Our Schools. It begins with engaged citizens and the upcoming School Board Elections in May. The Town Hall meetings will look at 4 issues – academic achievement, parental rights, school safety and…
Read MorePresident Biden Arrived in Rehoboth Beach Early Saturday Morning – Will Head Back to DC Sunday Night
UPDATED – 4/15/23 – President Biden arrived from Ireland at Dover Air Force Base on Air Force One early Saturday morning. He was driven to Rehoboth Beach after weather grounded Marine One to fly to the Gordons Pond parking lot – and arrived around 3:30am. The President will remain in Rehoboth for most of Sunday…
Read MoreUPDATED: Seaford Voters Choose Henderson & Bradley for City Council
UPDATED – 4/15/23 – Seaford voters have returned incumbent Dan Henderson to the City Council. He was the top vote-getter with 242 votes. Michael Bradley wins the other seat on the council grabbing 220 votes. One term incumbent, Jose Santos, was voted off the council receiving just 166 votes. Henderson and Bradley will each serve…
Read MoreUPDATED: Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Identifies Group Approaching County Homes; 1 Arrest
UPDATED – 4/15/23 – With help from local citizens the Worcester County Sheriff’s office has located and identified a group of individuals staying at a local campground. After making contact with these individuals, some were identified as those who have approached residences and one was found to be wanted for various traffic offenses and arrested.…
Read MoreSouth Bethany Looking for Candidate to Fill Open Council Seat
The filing deadline has passed for candidates interested in running for the South Bethany Town Council. Two candidates filed for the three open seats – so there will be no election, but one open seat. Incumbents William Tim Shaw and Edith Dondero return to the Council. Council member Richard Oliver did not run for re-election…
Read MoreUPDATED: Laurel Police & DSP Investigating Shooting Incident; 1 Victim Hospitalized
UPDATED – 4/14/23 – Laurel Police were called to the Holly Brook Apartment Complex Wednesday just before 1pm for a shooting. When police arrived at the scene they concluded that several gun shots were fired – striking one black adult victim who was taken to an area hospital by bystanders for life-threatening injuries. The victim…
Read MoreDelaware Receives AAA Bond Ratings
The nation’s three top rating services have all given Delaware the highest possible rating – AAA. State Treasurer Colleen Davis says that the top ratings shows Delaware’s ability to meet its financial obligations, shows the state’s credit-worthiness and allows the State to repay bonds at a lower costs. The top ratings from Moody’s, Fitch and…
Read MoreNew Date Set for Blades Municipal Election
A new date has been announced for the Blades municipal election. The election is now set for Monday, June 5th. Candidates have until 4:30pm on Wednesday, May 17th to file to run for the 2 open council seats or the mayor’s office. If you filed for the original election – you must file again if…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Vehicle into Residence West of Georgetown Friday Morning
A crash just before 7am Friday is under investigation by Delaware State Police. Police say a Toyota 4-Runner was eastbound on Route 404 west of Georgetown when, for an unknown reason, the vehicle traveled across the westbound lane and into a residence. The driver and front passenger were taken to area hospitals for treatment of…
Read MoreDriver of Overturned Tractor Trailer Cited after Crash South of Bridgeville Thursday
The driver of a tractor trailer was cited after a rollover crash Thursday morning south of Bridgeville. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that a Ford Explorer stopped for the red light on Cannon Road moved into the intersection when the light changed to green. A tractor trailer northbound on Route 13 failed…
Read MoreSmyrna House Fire on East Mount Vernon Street – Arson
A fire Thursday night that heavily damaged an East Mount Vernon Street home in Smyrna has been ruled arson by the Delaware State Fire Marshal. Firefighters from Citizens’ Hose Company were called just before 10pm and found active fire inside an unoccupied home. Investigation showed the fire was intentional and a criminal investigation is underway.…
Read MoreGov Carney Announces Supreme Court Nominations
Governor John Carney will announce two names to serve as Supreme Court Justices. He will nominate the Honorable Abigail LeGrow and N. Christopher Griffiths to take the seat formerly held by Justice Tamika Montgomery-Reeves and the seat to be open with the retirement of Justice James T. Vaughn, Jr. Both names will be submitted to…
Read MoreTara Martens Named 2023-24 Wicomico County Teacher of the Year
Wicomico County has named its 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year. Tara Martens was named Wednesday night at the Teacher of the Year Spring Celebration. She is a math intervention teacher at West Salisbury Elementary School and has taught in Wicomico County Public Schools since 2012. Martens will be celebrated at her school on Thursday morning…
Read MoreState Fire Marshal Investigating Crawl Space Fire in Rehoboth Beach
Rehoboth Beach firefighters were called for smoke coming from a home on Sussex Street just before 6 Tuesday night. Crews arriving at the scene found smoke and flames coming from the crawl space and heavy smoke throughout the home. The fire under the home was quickly extinguished – there was minor extension inside the home,…
Read MoreSalisbury Fire Accidental
A fire Tuesday afternoon on Sherwood Circle in Salisbury was accidental. The Maryland State Fire Marshal reports that the fire in the single story home was discovered by the occupants around 2pm. There was a smoke alarm present and activated and firefighters had the blaze under control quickly. Investigators say the fire began in a…
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