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“It must be a miracle” | Necklace returned after it was lost during storm in Rehoboth Beach
A Pennsylvania woman was overwhelmed with emotion, saying “it must be a miracle,” after a necklace that memorializes her late son was returned days after she lost it on the beach in the midst of a storm in Rehoboth. “In this world full of pain, there’s hope knowing there are people out there who care,”…
Read MoreDelaware joins multistate lawsuit suing Trump Administration over treatment of immigrant children
Delaware has joined over a dozen other states as part of another lawsuit against the Trump Administration. State Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Monday that she is joining a lawsuit opposing the Trump Administration’s new rule circumventing the Flores Settlement Agreement, which has governed the treatment of children in immigration custody since 1997. In the…
Read MoreSen. Carper tours flood prone areas in Delaware to highlight climate change bill
Md. man arrested in Milford after police say he tried to strangle woman in front of her kids
Delaware State Police have arrested an Upper Marlboro, Maryland man on multiple felony charges following a domestic related incident. According to the Delaware State Police Department, around 9 p.m., Sunday troopers were dispatched to Thawley Lane in Milford for reports of a domestic-related burglary. When police arrived they met with a 31-year-old female who advised…
Read MoreKnife assault leads to synthetic drug charges for Milford man, police say
An argument led to counterfeit drug charges for a Milford man after police say he threatened someone with a knife. According to the Milford Police Department, just before 3 p.m., Monday officers were called to a residence in the 200 block of South Washington Street for reports of an incident involving a knife. Police arrived…
Read MoreBaltimore man arrested after police say he tried to steal package off a porch in Seaford
A Baltimore man was arrested in Seaford after police say he tried to steal a package from the front porch of a home. According to the Seaford Police Department, the incident occurred shortly before 1 p.m. Sunday, as officers were dispatched to a home on West Ivy Drive following a call from a concerned citizen…
Read MoreSeaford teen released after police say he was caught with bundles of heroin
A Seaford teen was released after police say he was caught with two bundles of heroin, crack cocaine, and drug paraphernalia during a traffic stop. According to the Seaford Police Department, shortly before 11 p.m., Sunday officers stopped a vehicle driven by 18-year-old Toja Ricketts after he was spotted driving on a suspended license. During…
Read MoreDNREC announces changes in lifeguard hours at state park beaches
Hours and locations for lifeguarded ocean swimming beaches in DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation’s state parks have changed effective Monday, August 26. On Monday, Aug. 26 through Friday, Aug. 30, Delaware Seashore State Park’s Tower Road beach will be unguarded during the week, but will remain guarded on weekends including Labor Day. Beginning Monday,…
Read MoreSeaford seeing new economic surge in downtown development, opportunity
Counterfeit Bill Reports More Than Double in Rehoboth
Rehoboth Beach businesses have reported eight cases of counterfeit bills so far this year. While not a large number, it is almost triple the counterfeit cases Rehoboth Beach police investigated in all of 2018 when the department received only three reports. “What I have noticed over the years is an increase in smaller denominations of…
Read MoreA Closer Look at the Rehoboth Beach Bigbelly Trash Can
Earlier this summer, the City of Rehoboth Beach placed the Bigbelly trash cans in service at strategic locations throughout town. “The Bigbelly units were first considered when trying to brainstorm ideas on how the city’s refuse collection operation could be made more efficient,” says Sharon Lynn, city manager. The city has had public works crews working from…
Read MoreShore Break Responsible for One-Third of O.C. Surf Injuries
Shore break is when the waves pound directly onto a bare — or nearly bare — surf. This is caused by high tides with increased wave height that cause the waves to break on an exposed surf rather than on a larger body of water that would normally allow the waves to roll onto shore.…
Read MorePolice: Milton man behind bars after argument with girlfriend turns violent
A Milton man was arrested and charged with multiple weapons-related offenses after police say an argument with his girlfriend turned violent when he pulled out a handgun. According to Delaware State Police, around 11:30 p.m., Saturday troopers were called to a home on Bangor Lane in Milton, for reports of a man threatening a woman…
Read MoreMillsboro man wanted after police say he stabbed his wife
Delaware State Police are searching for a 30-year-old Millsboro man wanted in connection with a domestic related assault where he allegedly stabbed his wife. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident occurred just before 10 p.m., Saturday, as troopers were called to a home on Iron Branch Road in Millsboro, for reports of…
Read MoreDover Man Surrenders After Barricade Situation
DSP Investigate Death Near Millsboro
A death investigation is underway after a 71 year old man was found unresponsive on a boat docked at a private marina behind his home on Paleo Way near Millsboro. The man was pronounced dead at the scene by EMS personnel – his body taken to the Division of Forensic Science for autopsy to determine…
Read MoreUPDATED: Additional Charges Filed Against Salisbury Man Already Facing Fraud Charges
UPDATED – 8/23/19 – A Salisbury man is facing additional charges in an ongoing fraud investigation by Delaware State Police. Police have arrested 58 year old William Carey on racketeering and theft-related offenses. The original investigation began last September after it was learned that Carey was taking in consignment used motorhomes and travel trailers and…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Sentenced for Drug Dealing
A Salisbury man has been found guilty of possession with the intent to distribute cocaine and sentenced to 5 years in prison – with two years suspended. In January, 20 year old Aziz Seck was arrested for distributing cocaine inside a convenience store in Salisbury. He was convicted on Tuesday by a Wicomico County jury. …
Read MoreSussex Tech awarded grant to fund GED classes for Spanish-speaking Sussex Countians
50 Spanish-speaking Sussex County residents will have the opportunity to earn their GED thanks to a grant recently received by Sussex Technical School District’s Adult Education Division. The $24,850 grant from the Delaware Community Foundation’s Focus Grant program will provide support to launch the initiative in September. Sussex Tech is partnering with La Colectiva, a…
Read MoreRoad Rager: Police say motorcyclist cut car off, pulled gun on teens near Milton
A motorcyclist was arrested following a road rage incident near Milton where police say he cut off a car of teenagers and then pulled a gun on them at a red light. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident occurred shortly before 6 p.m., Wednesday when troopers were dispatched to southbound Coastal Highway…
Read MoreBethel Bridge over Broad Creek Reopens Early!
DelDOT announces the bridge over Broad Creek on Main Avenue in Bethel is now open to traffic. The bridge closed in mid-June for maintenance and repairs to the bridge deck. The bridge was expected to reopen Sunday – but DelDOT officials say the bridge is now open to all traffic.
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE | Roaches, unsanitary conditions found at Pearl Oyster Grill in Dover Downs
A health inspection found roaches and unsanitary conditions at Pearl Oyster Grill restaurant in Dover Downs following a complaint to the Delaware Office of Food Protection. What was supposed to be a romantic night out for a young Dover couple turned into a unpleasant ordeal after they dined at Pearl Oyster in Dover Downs and…
Read MoreSeaford PD Arrest 7 in Undercover Prostitution Operation
An undercover prostitution operation by Seaford Police ended in the arrest of seven people. The operation ended a month-long investigation to identify problematic areas within the city limits that display a high level of quality of life issues. The arrests included 37 year old Charlene Ignotis of Seaford and 30 year old Christina Pitts of…
Read More4 Candidates Running for 3 Commissioner Seats in Dewey Beach!
Today at 5 p.m. was the deadline to file to run for commissioner in Dewey Beach. Only four candidates filed to run for the three soon-to-be-open commissioner seats. Commissioners Paul Bauer and Dale Cooke along with Mayor TJ Redefer will be challenged by newcomer Philip Rowe. Rowe faces some tough competition running against the three…
Read MoreDelaware among the least friendliest states, travel survey suggests
The First State is far from first when it comes to friendliness, according to a new survey that found Delaware to be one the least friendliest states in the nation. BIG 7 travel company released the results of a new survey that ranked Delaware as the 48th friendliest state in the country, just ahead of…
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