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Felton man, Connections counselor sentenced in wire fraud case
A Felton man and former counselor at a local Connections center has been sentenced for wire fraud. According to court documents and statements made in court, William Brown, age 52, of Felton, Delaware, was previously a job placement counselor at Connections Community Support Programs, Inc. (“Connections”). During 2015 and 2016, Connections contracted with the Delaware…
Read MoreThe People’s Priorities: Governor Hogan’s Sixth State of the State Address
Governor Larry Hogan delivered his sixth State of the State address, vowing to stay focused on the “The People’s Priorities,” in which he called for action on common sense initiatives to address the most urgent issues facing Marylanders. During his address, Governor Hogan urged lawmakers to pass a series of bills to address the violent…
Read MorePA man wanted in connection with Georgetown shooting
Ellendale man arrested on drug, weapons charges in Milton
An Ellendale man was arrested on drug and weapons charges following a traffic stop that turned up cocaine, narcotics, and other drugs in Milton. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident occurred shortly after 2 p.m., Tuesday when troopers observed a black 2002 GMC Envoy at the intersection of Fisher Road and Lewes…
Read MoreSalisbury Zoo welcomes newborn baby bear
The Salisbury Zoo has announced the birth of an Andean bear cub! The cub was born on January 11th to parents, Chaska (female) and Pinocchio (male). The healthy cub was born on January 11 after months of being monitored and observed by Salisbury Zoo animal-care staff. The first several weeks after birth are extremely critical…
Read MoreUPDATED: Ocean View police chase results in charges, injuries for Dover man
UPDATED 2/7/20 – Delaware State Police have charged a Dover man with additional thefts in connection with a February 3rd incident in the Ocean View area after he led police on a chase. Through further investigation, police have been able to link 30 year old Bryan Denegal to several additional thefts from vehicles in the…
Read MoreChildren injured, school bus driver charged in Long Neck incident
An Indian River School District bus driver has been fired and charged with multiple counts of reckless endangering and vehicular assault after police say he slammed on the brakes of a bus and injured several students, including a 9-year-old Long Neck Elementary student who suffered a busted lip during the incident. Delaware State Police were…
Read MoreSussex County Council Review: New Nemours-Bayhealth Facility & Caroling on the Circle Food Drive Honors
The Sussex County Council started this week’s meeting with an update on the Sussex Expansion at the Bayhealth Sussex Campus. This new facility is a joint venture between Nemours and Bayhealth and will offer a variety of services that most in Sussex and Kent Counties now have to drive to Wilmington to utilize. Nemours Chief…
Read MoreSeaford traffic stop results in arrest of Philly man on drug, weapons charges
Georgetown man arrested on burglary charges
A Georgetown man has been arrested and charged in connection with a local burglary. According to the Georgetown Police Department, late last month, troopers responded to a residence in the 29000 block of Koi Pond Road in Georgetown for reports of a burglary. Troopers arrived and met with the homeowners who said they were away…
Read MoreGreenwood man killed in crash near Bridgeville
A Greenwood man was killed in a serious crash near Bridgeville. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the crash occurred shortly after 7:30 p.m., Monday as a 2007 Chevrolet Colorado, pickup truck was traveling eastbound on Seashore Highway, just west of Polk Road. For unknown reasons, the truck ran off the road and struck…
Read MoreSkeletal remains found in Caroline County, Maryland
A death investigation is underway by Maryland State Police after skeletal remains were found Monday in Caroline County. According to the Maryland State Police Department, just after 2 p.m., Monday troopers responded to Idylwild State Wildlife Management Area in Federalsburg following a phone call from a hunter reporting what appeared to be human bones found…
Read MoreState of the State Town Hall with Gov. Carney Tuesday Evening in Lewes
Governor John Carney will be in Lewes Tuesday evening for a State of the State Town Hall with Representatives Pete Schwartzkopf and Steve Smyk and Senator Ernie Lopez. The Town Hall will be held at the Lewes Fire Department – Station 2 on Janice Road beginning at 6pm.
Read MoreAUDIO: Rush Limbaugh Reveals He Has Lung Cancer
Rush Limbaugh finished his show Monday with startling news: the talk radio giant is being treated for advanced lung cancer.Limbaugh prefaced the bombshell announcement by saying, “This day has been one of the most difficult days in recent memory, for me, because I’ve known this moment was coming. I’m sure that you all know by…
Read MoreMilford man arrested on drug, DUI charges in Harrington
Fire damages home in Fruitland
Fire officials are investigating a blaze that caused over $40,000 in damages to a home in Fruitland. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, the blaze broke out sometime around 8:30 p.m., Friday at a one-story single family home on Poplar Street. First responders with the Fruitland Fire Department were first to arrive on…
Read MoreDelaware resident tests negative for coronavirus
The test results have come back negative for the person who was being tested for coronavirus in Delaware. The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) provided an update on Sunday where they confirmed that the results from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) came back negative for the virus. “We continue to learn more about…
Read MoreSeaford Man Charged with 5th Offense DUI
A Seaford man has been charged after he was spotted Saturday night dragging a “no parking” state highway sign under the passenger side rear tire of his pickup. Delaware State Police stopped the truck and contacted the driver, 48 year old Shawn Wingate. Troopers detected an odor of alcohol and began a DUI investigation –…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shooting Near Georgetown
Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting early Saturday morning in Georgetown. Police were called to Garden Circle and found a 39 year old woman in an SUV suffering from what appeared to be a gunshot wound. Police say the front side passenger window showed damage consistent with a gunshot. The victim is in serious…
Read MoreBrothers Face Drug Charges after Traffic Stop in Harrington
Harrington Police have arrested two brothers on drug charges. Police stopped a vehicle Friday morning for a traffic violation and contacted the driver, 32 year old Brian Bell of Millsboro and the passenger – 27 year old Brandon Bell of Frankford. Police smelled marijuana coming from the vehicle and conducted a search. Police found 192…
Read MoreFormer Salisbury Resident Convicted of Sexual Abuse of Child
DNREC Accepting Written Public Comment on Agreement & Proposed Consent Decree between DNREC & Mountaire Farms in Millsboro
On Dec.13, 2019, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) entered into an Agreement and [Proposed] Consent Decree with Mountaire Farms of Delaware, Inc., to resolve spray irrigation and land application permit violations cited by DNREC in a Nov. 2, 2017 Notice of Violation (NOV). On Feb. 1, 2020, DNREC will publish a…
Read MoreDOC Announces Precautions for Inmates, Staff & Visitors for Flu Season
The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) today announced that it is taking additional precautions to protect inmates, staff and visitors during flu season. These measures come in response to an increase in flu-like activity in prison facilities and throughout the community and is part of ongoing efforts to minimize the spread of the flu virus.  The new…
Read MoreTwo Charged in Residential Burglary in Hartly
Thursday afternoon. Delaware State Police were called for a burglary in progress on Westville Road in Hartly. The homeowner’s daughter saw two people inside her mother’s home – her mother has been away and did not give permission for anyone to be in the house. When police arrived, they found 43 year old Mishell Wells…
Read MoreSalisbury man convicted of armed robbery in Wicomico County
A Salisbury man has been convicted of armed robbery in Wicomico County. 33-year-old Frank Feather III was convicted on Monday by a Wicomico County Jury for the April, 2019 armed robbery of a man at his home in Salisbury, according to the Office of the State’s Attorney for Wicomico County. Feather reportedly approached the victim…
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