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Governor Carney Signs Bill Raising DE Tobacco Purchase Age Into Law
Delaware Governor John Carney has signed legislation that will increase the age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21. At the signing on Wednesday morning at Legislative Hall, the Governor was joined by members of the General Assembly and advocates, as well as Dr. Kara Odom Walker, the Cabinet Secretary for the Delaware Department…
Read MoreDNREC Charges Two Delaware Men with Illegal Turkey Poaching
DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police have arrested two Delaware men for illegal turkey poaching among other charges. Authorities say 25-year-old Josiah Richardson of Georgetown and 19-year-old Todd Ellers of Harrington were apprehended and charged after an investigation into turkey poaching near Farmington in Kent County. Officials say Richardson was charged with of third…
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Possible Meteor Spotted Across Delmarva Overnight
Numerous residents across the Mid-Atlantic including on Delmarva took to social media on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning to say they say what was potentially a meteor lighting up the night sky. It was seen for a few seconds around 11 p.m., with reports as far north as New York and as far south as…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Tours Tornado Aftermath, As Community Surveys Damage
One day after an EF2 tornado tore through communities in Western Sussex County, Governor John Carney was on the ground touring the damage in Laurel. The Governor was joined by local and state emergency management officials and elected leaders. According to the Laurel Fire Department, Governor Carney said “My heart goes out to these folks.…
Read MoreDelaware Troopers Stress Importance of Bicyclist Safety on Roadways
As we approach the summer months, Delaware State Police are reminding the community of the importance of bicyclist safety as it partners with the DelDOT Bicycle Program to offer complimentary lighting to bicycles. Troopers say they are urging bicyclists and drivers to obey the rules of the road, and that bicyclists are expected to observe…
Read MoreWednesday’s NASA Wallops Launch to be Visible Across Delmarva
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration will launch an unmanned spacecraft from it’s Wallops Flight Facility in Accomack County, Virginia Wednesday, that will be visible across all of Delmarva, and a large swath of the Eastern seaboard. Virtually everywhere on Delmarva, it will be visible within 60 seconds of launch. This is a re-supply mission…
Read MoreLaurel Little League Steps Up to the Plate, Helps Tornado Victims
Following the EF2 tornado that ravaged parts of the Laurel and Seaford areas on Monday, Laurel Little League is stepping up to the plate and helping assist first responders and those displaced by the severe weather. The storms forced the team to cancel it’s games on Monday, but in lieu of taking to the mound,…
Read MoreWicomico Co. Health Department Warns of Possible Rabies Exposure
California Man Arrested in Dagsboro for Possession of Over 200 Pounds of Marijuana
Delaware State Police say that along with Dagsboro Police, they have apprehended and charged a California man on numerous drug related offenses following a traffic stop in Dagsboro on Sunday afternoon. Troopers say 57-year-old Charles Mulvihill of Ukiah, California was pulled over in a tan Ford F-250 with California tags shortly after 1:30 p.m. on…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex Road Closures After Storm
The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) advises motorists that roadways may be closed because of flooding and/or downed trees and power lines. DelDOT encourages motorists to drive carefully and be alert for water on the roadways. Motorists are urged do not drive through standing water. The road closures will be in effect until the water has…
Read MoreUPDATED: SCCC Walk Away Apprehended
UPDATED – 4/15/19 – Delaware State Police arrested 34 year old Jacob Capozio on Saturday, April 13th. He was arraigned at JP 3 before being committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on an Escape after Conviction Warrant in lieu of $10,000 cash bail. ================================================== Corrections officials are looking for a 34 year old Lewes man…
Read MoreDE Insurance Commissioner – Reporting Storm Damage
Delaware Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro has tips for anyone looking for help in reporting storm damage after this morning’s storm – or any other storm throughout this spring and summer. Here are some things to help you with storm damage to your property. Ensure everyone is safe and it is safe to enter the area…
Read MoreMSP Investigating Armed Robbery on Beaglin Park Drive
Maryland State Police were called to an apartment on Beaglin Park Drive for an armed robbery. Police say around 10:30 Sunday night the victim was approached by two men – one carrying a firearm – who demanded the victim’s money and cell phone. They took the items and got into a black 4-door Toyota. The…
Read MoreUPDATED: Heavy Storm Damage to Western Kent & Sussex Counties, Power Outages
Tornado Watch Until 7am for Maryland Eastern Shore, Dorchester & Accomack Counties
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch that affects the following WGMD locations: Worcester County,MD Wicomico County,MD Somerset County,MD Dorchester County,MD ————————————————————— BULLETIN – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED TORNADO WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WT 73 NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK 1240 AM EDT MON APR 15 2019 TORNADO WATCH 73 IS IN EFFECT…
Read MoreMSP Investigating Somerset County Shooting
A Deal Island man has been arrested after a shooting that occurred in Somerset County on Saturday. Maryland State Police say just before 2am troopers were called to PRMC in Salisbury for a shooting victim. The victim told police he was arguing with 33 year old Lance Fridley when Fridley shot him. Fridley was arrested…
Read MoreUPDATED: DE & US Flags Return to Full Staff Monday
Delaware Governor John Carney today ordered United States and Delaware flags lowered to half-staff in honor of U.S. Marines Staff Sergeant Christopher Slutman, who was killed in action in Afghanistan on Monday. Staff Sergeant Slutman resided in Newark, Delaware along with his family. Flags are to be returned to full staff Monday morning. MD &…
Read MoreUPDATED: Ocean View Voters Choose Bruce White for District 1 Seat
UPDATED – 4/14/19 – Voters in Ocean View have elected Bruce White to serve them in District 1. White took 151 votes to 31 for Gabriel Sarate. Incumbent William Olsen did not run for re-election. ================================================ Voters in Ocean View go to the polls Saturday to elect one person to the District 1 seat. Incumbent…
Read MoreConstruction at DAFB will Affect Main & North Gate Traffic
Construction is starting Monday at Dover Air Force Base that will see gate closures at the Main and North Gates. On Monday the North Gate will be closed to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic through approximately May 5th while permanent curbing is placed. During this time – the Main Gate will be available 24/7 for…
Read MoreUPDATED: 9am – Sunday AM Facebook Outage Mostly Resolved
Traffic Stop in Salisbury Leads to Weapons Seizure
A traffic stop by Maryland State Police turned up a gun and drugs. Just after 8 Saturday night police attempted to stop a vehicle at Isabella and Division Streets, but the driver kept going. Eventually the driver stopped and a passenger got out and ran off. Police contacted the driver and rear passenger and smelled…
Read MoreTwo Injured in Crash on Route 13 in Delmar
Two people are in serious condition after a vehicle crash Saturday at Route 13 and Foskey Lane near Delmar. Delmar Police say a Chevy was westbound on Foskey Lane and crossed Route 13 into the path of a Pilot that was in the southbound lanes. The Pilot struck the side of the Chevy – trapping…
Read MoreVIDEO: WGMD News Week in Review 4/13/2019
WATCH: A look back at the week’s top stories including the death of Maryland Speaker Michael Busch, Delaware increasing it’s age to purchase tobacco, possible Hepatitis A exposure in Delaware and a school shooting plot at Snow Hill Middle School thwarted. Plus, our Person of the Week is Staff Sargeant Christopher Slutman who died in…
Read MoreDover Woman Charged in Assault of Boyfriend
A Dover woman has been arrested after she assaulted her boyfriend. Delaware State Police were called to a Kentwood Drive home around 4 Saturday morning for a domestic incident. The 32 year old male victim was found outside the home with an apparent stab wound. Police learned that the victim and 35 year old Lenquesha…
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