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One Person Found Dead in Burning Lewes Mobile Home
The investigation into a deadly fire this morning in Lewes continues. The Delaware State Fire Marshal says the fire call came around 2:30am on McNicol Road at the McNicol Place mobile home community. Lewes firefighters arriving at the scene found active fire inside the home – and one person was found dead inside. The investigation…
Read MoreMonday Morning Westover House Fire Accidental
The Maryland State Fire Marshal has ruled that a house fire Monday morning just before 10:30 was accidental. Firefighters from Princess Anne were called to Upper Hill Road in Westover and found fire in a two story, wood frame home. It took firefighters about two hours to control the fire, which investigators say began in…
Read MoreUPDATED: Fire Heavily Damages Salisbury Home; Sparked by Power Cord
Former Girl Scout Treasurer Caught with Hand in the Cookie Jar
A Frankford woman has been arrested for felony theft. At the end of January, Delaware State Police Financial Crimes unit met with local Girl Scout Troop representatives about a theft. Police identified 52 year old Kelly Raab as the former treasurer and after a 10 month investigation learned that Raab issued and cashed fraudulent checks…
Read MoreGreenwood Man Arrested for Fraud
Delaware State Police were called to Mechanical Welding, LLC in Bridgeville on August 29 for a fraud report. An investigation showed the business’s bank account had numerous fraudulently cashed checks between March and July of 2023. It was learned that a former employee, 21 year old Brayan Ramirez of Greenwood, cashed checks by a mobile…
Read MoreLast Round of Comment on Fenwick Island Dredge Project Ends on Oct 31st
There are just two weeks left for Fenwick Island residents to make comment on the town’s dredging of the north and south channels of the Little Assawoman Bay. The town is in its third and final round of public notifications for this project – each round of notifications is separate from the other – so…
Read MoreCambridge Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison
A Cambridge man has been sentenced for enticement and coercion of a minor. Maryland U-S District Judge Ellen Hollander on Friday sentenced 74 year old Richard Robinson to 10 years in federal prison followed by 25 years of supervised release. According to his guilty plea, Robinson communicated with a 12 year old boy using cell…
Read MoreThree Arrested on Drug and Weapons Charges
Three people have been arrested by Delaware State Police after a probation check at the Smyrna residence of 19 year old Demetric Isabell. He was arrested after one bullet and drug paraphernalia was found in the residence. Also present during the probation check – 22 year old Lamont Isabell of Lincoln, 24 year old Tashiayanna…
Read MoreUPDATED: Funeral Services Sunday for Carter Figgs; GoFundMe Page Set Up to Help with Expenses
Laurel Police Looking for Stolen Motorized Bicycle
Your help is needed to locate a motorized bicycle that was taken from a Gibson Avenue home in Laurel around midnight Friday morning. If you have any information on the location of the motorized bicycle or this incident – contact Laurel Police at 302-875-2244 or Crime Stoppers at 800-847-3333. . .
Read MoreGas Prices Continue to Fall
In spite of uncertainty in the oil market since Hamas terrorists attacked Israel, oil prices have risen, but under $5 per barrel over the week from $82.79 per barrel last week to $87.69 per barrel this week. The price at the pump has continued to decline – the national average dropped 12 cents last week…
Read MoreVA Tax Rebate Deadline Just 2 Weeks Away
Virginia’s budget includes a tax rebate for eligible Virginians who file their taxes by November 1st and have had a 2022 state tax liability. This is a one-time tax rebate of up to $200 for individual filers or up to $400 for those filing a joint return. Again the deadline to file to receive the…
Read MoreMilitary Retirees Earn Additional Tax Relief in Virginia
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin on Friday celebrated extended tax-exemptions for military retirement pay through the removal of age restrictions in the 2023 Virginia state budget. This expanded benefit will apply to ALL military retirees regardless of age and takes effect in the taxable year beginning January 1st of 2024. Additional information from Gov. Youngkin: “With…
Read MoreApple Scrapple Festival This Evening & Saturday in Bridgeville
The Apple Scrapple Festival is just getting underway in Bridgeville. The festival will run until 10pm tonight with the food court and carnival. Also Friday night – the Little Miss pageant, Kids Apple Toss and Friday Night Street Dance. Festival organizers expect to open Saturday morning – and there are three indoor locations – the…
Read MoreDSP Looking for Suspect in Lewes Shooting on October 8
Magnolia Woman Charged with 6th Felony DUI
A Magnolia woman has been arrested for a 6th offense DUI. Delaware State Police were called for a DUI in the area of Cinnamon Way at The Reserve of Chestnut Ridge in Magnolia Thursday just after 4pm. Police located the vehicle and traveling behind the vehicle – with emergency lights activated – the trooper observed…
Read MoreMSP Looking for Eden Armed Robbery Suspect
Maryland State Police need your help to locate a Salisbury man wanted in connection with an armed robbery on September 26th in Eden. Police were called to a variety store on Eden Allen Road just before 8pm on September 26th – witnesses told police the armed robber brandished a knife and threatened the cashier and…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Body of Dover Man Found at Wilmington Recycle Business
Delaware State Police are investigating the death of 43 year old Daniel Devol-Neidig of Dover. He was found dead by employees at Recycling Management Resources in Wilmington – in a processing area – on Monday. Police say the cause of death is not yet known and autopsy results are pending. Devol-Neidig was last seen on…
Read MoreCape May-Lewes Ferry Registers 50-millionth Passenger
Around 11am this morning, the Cape May-Lewes Ferry registered its 50-millionth passenger – at the Lewes Ferry terminal. DRBA Officials say Zach Kaltenbach, of Millsboro, but originally from Long Beach Island, NJ purchased a ticket for the 11:15am departure for Cape May aboard the M-V New Jersey. Kaltenbach, his girlfriend and 2 daughters were presented…
Read MorePublic Comment Window Now Open for Potential Bethany Beach Offshore Wind Project
There are several upcoming public meetings regarding potential off-shore wind farms off the Bethany Beach coast. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has released their Draft Environmental Impact Statement for their projects, which evaluates a number of scenarios. A 45-day public comment period begins today. The project evaluates a number of scenarios, including “no…
Read MoreTraffic Stop by Milford Police Ends in Drug Arrest
Georgetown Area Intersection to be Converted to All-Way Stop
DelDOT will be converting the Two-Way Stop Control at the intersection of Governor Stockley Road and East Piney Grove Road to an All-Way Stop Control. New signs and pavement markings will be installed. The work will take place between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 19th (weather permitting). Flaggers will be on site…
Read MoreUPDATE: Concerns Related to Criminal Misconduct and Evidence of Violations of Maryland State Law Within Worcester County Public School System
Updated 10/25/23: Worcester County State’s Attorney Kristin Heiser and Sheriff Matt Crisafulli are disappointed with the Board of Education’s response to law enforcement’s serious concerns about school and student safety. The concerns pertain to criminal misconduct and delinquent acts occurring within Worcester County Public Schools and the failure to notify law enforcement. The Talk of…
Read MoreAdult Mosquito Spraying in Wicomico County Ends For 2023
As of earlier this week, the spraying for adult mosquitoes in Wicomico County has come to an end. The county had no reports of any persons testing positive for any transmittable diseases. Two mosquito pools tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus. Those two areas received Aerial applications to reduce the number…
Read MoreUPDATE: Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rates in Delaware to Decrease for Seventh Year in a Row
UPDATE 10/12/23: The final Workers’ Comp rates have been approved. Commissioner Navarro has announced that additional decreases have been negotiated from the initial filing: Residual Market: Average decrease of 13.85% Voluntary Market: Average decrease of 10.03% The approval follows a review of the Delaware Compensation Rating Bureau (DCRB) filing by independent actuaries and a public…
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