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Harbeson Crash leaves 1 Dead, 2 Injured
UPDATED – 9/1/19 – Delaware State Police have released the name of the New Jersey man killed in the crash in Harbeson as 79 year old John Acken. ======================================================== A crash between a tractor trailer and Subaru Outback Friday afternoon at Indian Mission and Beaver Dam Roads has left a 79 year old New Jersey…
Read MoreLong Time Ocean City Solicitor, Guy Ayres Passes
It’s with a heavy heart the Town of Ocean City announces the passing of longtime City Solicitor, Guy R. Ayres III. Ayres , a true icon in our municipal government, passed away at his home in the early hours of Saturday, August 31. A dedicated and passionate public servant, Ayres served the Town of Ocean…
Read MoreHunting Seasons Begin in Delaware
The 2019/2020 hunting season opens Sunday with the archery and crossbow deer seasons. Mourning Dover and resident Canada goose seasons open Monday. Later in September is the start of a special September teal season and then gray squirrel season will open. A Delaware hunting license or License Exempt Number is required to hunt – waterfowl…
Read MoreUPDATED: Police Arrest Ray-Ban sunglasses shoplifter in Rehoboth
UPDATED 8/31/19 6am – Thanks to tips from the community, a Bethesda, Maryland man has been arrested by Rehoboth Beach Police for taking sunglasses from Shades on Rehoboth Avenue. Police were able to identify the suspect as 26 year old Anthony Cauterucci – he is charged with shoplifting and was released on his own recognizance.…
Read MoreDSP Looking for Felton Teen After Assault & Threats
Delaware State Police are looking for a 15 year old from Felton who is wanted for assault and weapons offenses. Police say Friday evening Isaiah Blakey assaulted his girlfriend and broke her cell phone. Blakey’s brother tried to break up the fight and then struggled with his brother as well. Both victims received minor injuries. …
Read MoreDelmarva Power sends crews to Florida ahead of Hurricane Dorian
Delmarva Power is sending crews and equipment to Florida to repair damage and help restore energy service to customers who could be impacted by Hurricane Dorian. More than 140 Delmarva Power employees and contractors are heading south as part of mutual assistance networks coordinating recovery efforts. “Energy companies from across the country have supported our…
Read MoreLaurel man released following major drug bust
A Laurel man was released after police say he was caught with over 120 bags of heroin, crack cocaine, meth, and other drugs following a month-long drug investigation. According to the Delaware State Police Dept., around 9:30 a.m., Thursday troopers concluded a month-long drug investigation into the matter of Rickey A. Hawkins Jr. with the…
Read More“Victoria’s Secret Bandit” | Salisbury Police search for shoplifting suspect
Salisbury Police need your help identifying a shoplifter they’re calling “Victoria’s Secret Undergarment Bandit” Officers have launched an investigation to identify the woman, suspected of stealing Victoria’s Secret underwear from a local retail store. The suspect, shown above, is described as being around six-feet tall and weighing rroughly 200 lbs. Anyone with information on the…
Read MoreDeaths due to drivers running red lights has spiked nationwide, AAA report finds
The number of people killed as a result of drivers running red lights has spiked sharply in recent years, according to analysis of crash data by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. And, more often than not (almost 65% of the time), the victim is not the offending driver. “This disturbing trend impacts everyone on…
Read MoreSussex Tech welcomes 16 new teachers & staff members
Sussex Technical High School’s staff has been joined by 16 new or promoted teachers and staff members with more than 165 combined years of experience. “Sussex Tech’s team is committed to preparing students for their future, and our new teachers and staff will help us do just that,” said Principal Dr. John Demby. “They represent…
Read More11 arrested in violent crime crackdown in Wicomico County
Maryland State Police assisted in the arrest of 11 people as part of the second phase of an effort to reduce the amount of violent crimes and firearm violations in Wicomico County. The Maryland State Police Gang Enforcement Unit-East, along with law enforcement agencies from across the state, planned, coordinated, and implemented the crime fighting…
Read MoreMaryland Governor calls out Pennsylvania over pollution pouring into Chesapeake Bay
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is calling for action from Pennsylvania over what he says has been a lack of progress on the part of the state to stop pollution that make its way into the Chesapeake Bay. As part of his commitment to environmental partnership and stewardship, Gov. Hogan called for upstream states, specifically Pennsylvania,…
Read MoreIllegal duo from Mexico charged in huge heroin, narcotics bust in Delaware
A duo from Mexico, both here illegally according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, have been charged in what officials are calling one of the largest heroin, narcotic trafficking cases in the history of the state. David C. Weiss, United States Attorney for the District of Delaware, unsealed two criminal complaints Thursday charging two men with…
Read MoreSussex County Veteran presented with medal he never received 50 years ago for heroic service in Vietnam
A Vietnam War Veteran and Sussex County resident was presented with a Naval Commendation Medal Thursday afternoon at the Veterans Treatment Court in Georgetown, an honor he was awarded 50 years ago but never received. Delaware’s Senior U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-DE) presented the medal to Frank Bolen, a Lance Corporal Vietnam War Veteran and…
Read MoreEllendale landlord outraged after rental home is destroyed by vengeful tenants
An Ellendale-area landlord is outraged and speaking out, claiming vengeful tenants destroyed her rental property following an eviction notice for failing to pay their rent. After months of trying to work things out, even going as far as to knock money off the amount of rent they were behind on, Haley Evans, of Chesapeake Beach,…
Read MoreSchools across Sussex County awarded state grants for 2019-2020 school year
Schools across Sussex County were awarded special funds for the 2019-2020 school year as part of a series of grants provided by the Delaware Department of Education (DOE) totaling $2.6 million for students in 85 schools statewide. This is the fourth year the DOE has awarded schools with Reimagining Professional Learning grants to support the…
Read MoreSalisbury man facing DUI charges after crashing into electric pole, police say
A Salisbury man was arrested on DUI charges after police say he knocked down an electric pole in Parsonsburg, Maryland. According to Maryland State Police, troopers and EMS were called to the 31000 block of Old Ocean City Road at Mt. Vernon Avenue for reports of a single vehicle crash. When police arrived they discovered…
Read MoreMagnolia man indicted in home improvement fraud investigation
The Delaware Department of Justice has announced a string of home improvement indictments, one of which resulted in charges against a Magnolia man who officials say defrauded multiple homeowners. 48-year-old Andrew Masserelli was indicted earlier this month on charges of Home Improvement Fraud and Theft Greater than $1,500 related to a series of home improvement…
Read MoreSussex Young Republicans Chair says county could lose GOP stronghold over relocating Dems
Chairman of the Sussex County Young Republicans Club, Brian Parker is speaking out, raising concerns over the number of Democrats moving to the area, an amount that he says over time could result in the county losing its Republican stronghold. Appearing on the Mike Bradley Show, Parker said he feels Republicans are beginning to lose…
Read MorePublic Hearing Thursday on Atlantic Striped Bass Regulations in Dover
A public hearing on a proposed addendum to the Atlantic Striped Bass Interstate Fisheries Management Plan will be held on Thursday, August 29th at 6pm in the DNREC Auditorium in Dover. The public hearing is being held by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission which is proposing to reduce fishing-related mortality by 18% in response…
Read MorePedestrian safety a concern in Fenwick Island as town sees its busiest summer in decades
Fenwick Island is focusing on ways to increase pedestrian safety at crosswalks as the town experiences the busiest summer season in recent history. Fenwick Island Mayor Gene Langan spoke with WGMD’s Mike Bradley, stressing the need for improvements at crosswalks. “This is the busiest summer I’ve ever seen,” said Mayor Langan. “We’ve been down here…
Read MoreOcean City cautions beachgoers of lifeguard shortage as seasonal employees head home
Ocean City Beach Patrol is reminding beachgoers that the number of lifeguards will decrease as many seasonal employees head home to prepare for the start of college. While there will be no unguarded areas of the beach, the number of available lifeguard towers will change, as will the location and distance between stands. Despite reduced…
Read MoreDUI checkpoints statewide this Labor Day Weekend in Delaware
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety is partnering with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and local law enforcement agencies statewide to get drunk drivers off the roads and help save lives. This Labor Day Weekend, Delaware State Police and local law enforcement statewide will coordinate DUI checkpoints in all three counties on Saturday into…
Read MoreSeaford woman killed, others injured in multi-vehicle crash
The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that occurred earlier today. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the crash occurred just before 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 27, as a 2017 Honda CRV and a 2011 Chevrolet Traverse were stopped on Atlanta Road west of Bucks Branch Road at the direction…
Read MoreHeroin, cocaine seized in series of drug arrests in Harrington
Heroin, cocaine, and drug paraphernalia were seized in a series of arrests in Harrington. According to the Harrington Police Department, both incidents occurred Monday afternoon, with the first following a traffic stop on East Street shortly before 2:30 p.m. when officers stopped a vehicle driven by 37-year-old Dewayne Mumford, of Harrington. Mumford was driving on…
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