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Lewes PD Investigation Non-Payment of Rental Income & Bad Checks
The Lewes Police are investigating numerous allegations of non-payment of rental income and the issuing of bad checks to property owners from the management at Lewes Realty on East Savannah Road. Police ask if you believe you are a victim – contact Detective Crapps at 302-645-6264, extension 122.
Read MoreMSP Looking for Suspect in Willards Armed Robbery
Your help is needed to identify a suspect wanted in connection with an armed robbery in Willards Tuesday night. Maryland State Police say the suspect was last seen in a silver passenger car – possibly a Hyundai Accent with a separation between the front bumper and passenger side front fender. Police say just after 11…
Read MoreDE Public Health Emergency Extended 30 Days
Governor John Carney on Friday formally extended the Public Health Emergency order another 30 days. Delaware continues to face staffing shortages and capacity issues in its health care facilities. If the State’s public health emergency order were to expire, the State would no longer have such flexibility. This is the 13th extension of the Public…
Read MoreDelmar Man Convicted of Assault
A Delmar man has been convicted of 1st and 2nd degree assault and reckless endangerment after a 2-day jury trial last week. Court records show 49 year old Charles Ecker of Delmar got into a verbal fight with a female victim while in the victim’s car. When they arrived at Ecker’s home – the fight…
Read MoreMilford to Break Ground on New Pickleball Courts & Playground Saturday
A groundbreaking ceremony for Milford’s new pickleball courts and children’s playground at the Memorial Park on Washington Street will be held Saturday morning at 11:30. Funding for this project was approved by the City Council last September – the project is expected to be completed in early summer.
Read MoreDSP Investigating Hoax Calls Regarding Threat of School Shooter
The Delaware State Police is investigating threats to multiple schools. Numerous phone calls regarding the threat of an active shooter at various schools throughout the State of Delaware were made to numerous police departments this morning. Similar incidents have been reported outside the State of Delaware. Police say these calls have been determined to be…
Read MoreUPDATE: Lockdown Lifted: Earlier Threats to Schools Called into Lewes Police Department–Not Credible
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Read MoreChanges to SNAP Benefits; Another Way to Receive Assistance
Given the changes that have gone into effect with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, which provided emergency money for food during the COVID-19 pandemic, some may wonder what other options are out there for assistance. State Representative Ruth Briggs-King was on the air with the Talk of Delmarva’s Mike Bradley this week and…
Read MoreDelDOT Traffic Alerts: Road Closures This Month
DelDOT Traffic Alert: Road Closure Later This Month in South Bethany Beach Eastbound Jefferson Bridge Road between Route 1 and Pennsylvania Avenue in South Bethany Beach will be closed starting on March 13th and continuing until April 7th, weather permitting. The reason for the planned closure is work that will be done to install sidewalks,…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Investigating Theft from Midway Speedway Park
Detectives need your help with identifying these two individuals pictured below. Delaware State Police say a Bullet Go Kart was stolen from the Midway Speedway Park in Rehoboth Beach on January 31st. Anyone with any information should call Detective J. O’Neil of the Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit at 302-856-5850. Tips can also be submitted…
Read MoreService Academy Information Night March 3rd in Dover
Middle and high school students interested in learning more about attending U.S. Service Academies will have a chance to attend “Service Academy Information Night” tomorrow night at Delaware Technical Community College’s Terry Campus. The event is from 6 to 8 p.m. This annual information session returns in-person this year after it was held virtually for…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Sentenced For Illegal Possession of Firearm, Drug-Related Charge
Administrative Judge for the Circuit Court for Wicomico County has sentenced a 23-year-old Salisbury man to 30 years in prison with all but 12 years being suspended–of which five years is a mandatory minimum sentence. Jerziah Damiere Witherspoon pleaded guilty to an illegal firearm possession charge and one count of possession with intent to distribute…
Read MoreOvernight Fire in Fruitland Ruled Accidental
An electrical failure in the area of the water heater/furnace sparked a fire at around 1 a.m. on East Main Street in Fruitland in Wicomico County. It didn’t take long for 25 firefighters to control the blaze, which ended up causing an estimated $30,000 in damage.
Read MoreTraffic Alert: Pedestrian Crossing Signal to be Installed Near Bethany Beach
Lane closures will go into effect at the intersection of Route 1 and Bayberry Road in the Bethany Beach area starting on Monday, March 6th through mid-April (weather permitting). Work will consist of the installation of a rectangular rapid flashing beacon pedestrian crossing system. Those who are driving in that area are advised to use…
Read MoreSenators Coons, Lankford Reintroduce Charitable Act
Senators Chris Coons of Delaware and James Lankford of Oklahoma have reintroduced the Charitable Act. The bill will expand and extend the expired non-itemized deduction for charitable giving that would ensure that those of you who donate to charities, houses of worship, religious organizations, and other nonprofits of your choice are able to deduct that…
Read MoreMilford Man Arrested for Discharging Firearm, Drug Charges
Milford Police have arrested a man who they say discharged a firearm at the BP gas station on Northwest Front Street. The incident happened in the afternoon of February 24th. After a stop of a vehicle on Lakeview Avenue, police took Damian J Lee of Milford into custody. They also found over 840 grams of…
Read MoreWater Meters to be Replaced in Rehoboth Beach Beginning Next Week
A City of Rehoboth Beach contractor will begin replacing up to 700 water meters on the north side of town, primarily along Henlopen and Columbia avenues, next week. The work is expected to continue throughout this month. The city will install digital meters that can be read remotely and, once the city’s fixed-base system is…
Read MoreFunding Opportunity for Early-Stage Delaware Small Businesses to Expand
Delaware companies that are in the beginning stages and need funding to help expand their business can now apply to compete for an Encouraging Development, Growth and Expansion (EDGE) grant from the Division of Small Business (DSB). The division will be accepting EDGE grant applications between now and March 31 from promising early-stage businesses throughout…
Read MoreThreats Made Against Caroline County Circuit Court Judges
An investigation into threats that were made against two Caroline County Circuit Court judges has led to the arrest of a Cambridge, Maryland man. During the course of the investigation, detectives learned that Larry Zeigler posted live streamed videos to his social media page via Facebook threatening the lives of the Circuit Court Judges because…
Read MoreBonus Registry Open for Delaware Child Care Professionals
Delaware child care professionals now can submit to receive $700 for a second round of direct payments from the Delaware Department of Education. The state is using its federal American Rescue Plan funding to pay for this second round of bonuses. The reason for the bonuses is to show appreciation for and give incentive for…
Read MoreTraffic Stop Results in Arrest for Drugs and a Weapon
A trooper on patrol Monday afternoon spotted a gray Merceedes make multiple traffic violations while northbound on Route 13 in Dover. The trooper pulled behind the Mercedes, but the driver accelerate and sped off at a high rate of speed. A traffic stop was made and as the trooper contacted the driver, 24 year old…
Read MoreFive Arrested for Shoplifting in Rehoboth Beach
Five people have been arrested in connection with multiple shopliftings. On Monday, Delaware State Police were called to a business on Midway Outlet Drive in Rehoboth Beach after four women and a man left the store with stolen merchandise – and drove off in a light blue minivan with California tags. The minivan was stopped…
Read MoreSussex County Code of Conduct and Ethics Discussion Continues…
The Sussex County Council Tuesday continues its discussion on the County Code of Conduct and recent Ethics training earlier this month. After the training, District 2 Councilwoman Cindy Green opted not to sign the Conflict of Interest disclosure form saying that she wanted this in ordinance form with a Council vote. This same form has…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Investigating Death of Houston Man near Felton
UPDATED – 02/28/23 – Delaware State Police have identified the victim who died in Felton on February 27, as 35 year old Joshua Riley, of Houston, DE =========================================================== The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is investigating the discovery of a subject found lying in a ditch near the roadway at the intersection of Hopkins Cemetery…
Read MoreTwo Suspects Arrested for Promoting Prison Contraband
A Wilmington man has been arrested for bringing drugs into the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center. Delaware State Police say 23 year old Aaron Cain of Wilmington was seen passing a small, concealed object to an inmate, Tyler Carter, during a scheduled inmate visit. A search of Carter turned up over 29 grams of suspected…
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