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Bridgeville Family Charged in Drug Investigation
Three family members have been arrested by Delaware State Police after a month-long investigation into drugs in Bridgeville. Police went into a Fisher Circle home early Friday morning with a search warrant where 20 year old Ellis Cannon the second lives with his father 58 year old Ellis Cannon and mother 46 year old Sharon…
Read MoreDagsboro Man Arrested on Drug & Weapons Offenses
A Dagsboro man has been arrested on drug and weapons charges after a pre-approved administrative search of his home. Members of the Governor’s Task Force assisted Probation and Parole officers in the search of 52 year old David Tharp’s home on Squirrel Lane and turned up methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, a .380 semi-automatic handgun, ammo and…
Read MoreSeaford Man Sentenced after Fatal Hit & Run
A Seaford man has been sentenced after a hit and run crash that took the life of a 9 year old girl. Last month 22 year old Dwayne McConnell pleaded guilty to operation of a motor vehicle causing death and leaving the scene of a deadly car accident. The 9 year old girl was crossing…
Read MoreTwo Dover Men Arrested on Multiple Drug Offenses
Two Dover men have been arrested following an investigation into the sale of illegal drugs in the Dover area. Delaware State Police spotted a car with fictitious tags on Bay Road being driven by 26 year old Javon Young, who did not have a valid license. Young is also a known fugitive with an active…
Read MoreTwo Jet Skiers Rescued After Search
Marine units from Indian River, Millsboro and Dagsboro along with the Delaware State Police helicopter and Coast Guard were called just before midnight when two jet skiers were overdue after launching from the Gull Point Marina earlier in the day. The last anyone heard from them was around 5:30 to 6:30 – and pings of…
Read MoreGrant to DSU Will Expand School’s Aviation Program
A $3.4-million grant has been announced to Delaware State University to expand its Aviation Program – the only one of its kind among Historically Black Colleges and Universities. DSU’s president says they will move forward with plans to replace their current aircraft fleet and then double it over the next 10 years. Between construction and…
Read MoreFederal Government to Get Back to Business
President Trump today announced that he will support a short-term spending bill to re-open the government, temporarily ending the partial government shutdown that has dragged on for more than a month — in spite of a day earlier saying Republicans would not “cave” on his demands for funding for a wall on the southern border. …
Read MoreHB 47 Would Eliminate Wage Modifications Approved in DE’s 149th General Assembly Session
After an impasse over legislation that would raise the minimum wage in Delaware on the last day of the 149th session in June, Republican lawmakers secured two modifications to the measure – a training wage that is 50 cents under the minimum for adults in their first 90 days of employment and a youth wage…
Read MorePlanned Parenthood Opposes Abortion Legislation Introduced by Sen. Richardson
Last week, State Senator Bryant Richardson reintroduced two pieces of legislation dealing with abortion. The “Pain Culpable Unborn Child Act” which would protect the lives of the unborn starting well into the second trimester when the unborn can feel pain, and the Woman’s Ultrasound Right to Know Act” which gives women information about the development…
Read MoreDelaware Part of Settlement of Fraud Suit With Walgreens
Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Thursday that Delaware has joined the United States, the District of Columbia, and all 49 other States in settling allegations against Walgreens Boots Alliance (Walgreens). The agreement in principle settles allegations of fraudulently over dispensing insulin pens and violating the False Claims Act for billing Medicaid at rates higher than…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Convicted of Burglary & Weapons Offenses
A Salisbury man has been convicted of burglary and firearms offenses. Last week a Wicomico County jury found 59 year old Richard Thurston guilty after a July 2017 incident where Thurston broke into a Pittsville home and stole a safe, several firearms and ammunition. A pre-sentence investigation has been ordered prior to sentencing.
Read MoreUSDA to Reopen All Farm Service Agency Offices Nationwide
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced that all Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices nationwide will soon reopen to provide additional administrative services to farmers and ranchers during the lapse in federal funding. Certain FSA offices have been providing limited services for existing loans and tax documents since January 17, and will continue to do so…
Read MoreUPDATED: Federalsburg Murder Suspect Apprehended
UPDATED 1/22/19 – 1:20pm – Stanley Ricketts is charged with first and second degree murder, first and second degree assault and other pending criminal charges. He is currently being held at the Caroline County Detention Center without bond. ================================= UPDATED – 1/21/19 – 5pm – Murder suspect Stanley Ricketts has turned himself in to Federalsburg…
Read More1 Injured in Crash on Route 113 in Frankford
A crash just after 8 this morning put a kink in the morning commute in Frankford. Delaware State Police say the crash occurred in the northbound lanes of Route 113 and Daisey Road when a Honda CRV failed to yield the right of way and collided with an Impala and a tractor trailer. Emergency crews…
Read MoreUPDATED: 2nd Community Meetings in Milton on Sussex Regional Recharge Facility is Tuesday
UPDATED 1/21/19 – A second community information session will be held Tuesday at the Milton Fire Hall for residents to learn more about the Sussex Regional Recharge Facility which is currently under construction north of town. The facility will recycle treated wastewater through spray irrigation on woodlands and farm crops. The meeting begins at 6pm…
Read MoreUPDATED: Reward Offered for Information into Dover area Shooting & Dover Home Invasion
UPDATED 1/21/19 – A reward of up to $1000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest in a murder at the Kentwood Mobile Home Park in Dover on January 5th. Delaware State Police were called for a home invasion and shooting just before 6pm at a home on Kentwood Drive. Police arriving at…
Read MoreUnoccupied Vehicle Pulled from Canal at Bay City MHP at Long Neck
A vehicle crash just before 9 this morning in Bay City Mobile Home Park at Long Neck is under investigation by the Delaware State Police. Multiple dive crews as well as other fire and rescue units were called to the scene. The crash occurred in the area of South Maple and South Canal Streets and…
Read MoreDisorderly PA Man Arrested by Ellendale PD
A Pennsylvania man has been arrested after he became disorderly at the Ellendale Recovery Center and broke out a window in a door. 24 year old Kyle Craft was taken to Milford BayHealth Hospital, where he attempted to leave under protective custody – and assaulted a doctor’s physician and hospital constable and threatened harm to…
Read MoreTwo Injured in Shooting & Crash in Coverdale Crossroads Area
Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Coverdale Road last night just before 6. Police say the victim was diving south in the are of Hastings Farm Road when a vehicle came up behind and someone fired multiple rounds causing the victim to crash. The driver – a 36 year old man…
Read MoreBridgeville Home Hit by Gun Fire
Shots were fired at a Mill Park Drive home near Bridgeville Saturday night around 8:30. Delaware State Police say residents of the home reported hearing a fight outside just before the shots were fired. The residents – a 33 year old woman and 37 year old man found damage to their residence. Police have no…
Read MoreOne Injured in Lilac Drive Fire in Salisbury
A fire Sunday afternoon on Lilac Drive in Salisbury is under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal. The fire broke out around 3:30pm on the second floor of the home and was discovered by the occupants. Fire officials say there was a smoke alarm in the home but did not activate and a juvenile…
Read MorePittsville Woman Dies After Struck by Car Sunday
A crash Sunday afternoon on Gumboro Road has left a Pittsville woman dead. Maryland State Police continue to investigate, but say 56 year old Barbara Parker was at her mailbox when a car crossed the center line and struck her. The car, driven by 60 year old Anthony Mumford of Millsboro came to a stop…
Read MoreMartin Luther King, Jr Celebration in Salisbury
Join in the celebration of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center during two events on Monday, Jan. 21. The morning will start with the 33rd Annual Youth Activity presented by the Salisbury High School Association. End the evening with the Tri County MLK Coalition at the 34th…
Read MoreTotal Lunar Eclipse Tonight Should be Visible
There’s a “supermoon” tonight – and a total eclipse! Here we’ll see the eclipse begin around 10:34pm with the total eclipse beginning at 11:41. The total eclipse will last for 62 minutes. During the eclipse the moon will have a coppery red glow. According to Spaceweather.com – ‘The eclipse will be “super” both figuratively and…
Read MoreWind Chill Advisory 11pm Sunday to 1pm Monday
WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST MONDAY… * WHAT…Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 20 below zero expected. * WHERE…Portions of central, northern, northwest and southern New Jersey, east central and southeast Pennsylvania, northeast Maryland and central, northern and southern Delaware. * WHEN…From…
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