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Camden Teen Arrested on Gun and Drug Charges
A 17 year old male from Camden has been arrested by Delaware State Police on felony gun and drug charges. Members of the Kent County Drug Unit, Governor’s Task Force and State Police SORT Team executed a search warrant at a residence on East Camden-Wyoming Avenue in Camden on Wednesday after an investigation of the…
Read MoreGov Meyer Joins Other Governors to Demand Trump Administration Release Withheld Education Funding
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer has joined with 17 other Governors calling on the Trump Administration to release $6.8-billion that is being withheld from schools and students across the country. For Delaware – that’s about $28.6-million. In a letter, the Governors shows the impact of these missed payments across the country and urged the DOE to…
Read MoreNew Delaware State Record Catch for Golden Tilefish by Dover Man
DNREC officials have confirmed that a 56 pound 3.2-ounce Golden Tilefish caught by angler Logan Smith of Dover is a new state record catch. Smith’s catch measured 42 ½ inches in length and surpasses the previous record by 13 year old Dylan Baker in 2020 by nearly 3.5 pounds. DNREC reports Smith and friends were…
Read MoreUPDATE: Third Suspect Arrested in Shooting in Slaughter Beach in June
UPDATE – 07/18/25 – Delaware State Police have arrested a third suspect in connection with a shooting in June near the Slaughter Beach Memorial Volunteer Fire Company. Police say 21 year old Deonte King of Lincoln turned himself in at Troop 3 on Thursday after police identified him as a suspect in the June 12th…
Read MoreDSP Arrest 2 on Weapons and Drug Offenses near Millsboro
Two people have been arrested after a search warrant was executed at a Millsboro area residence on Tuesday. Members of the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force and Sussex County Drug Unit executed a search warrant at a residence on Trinity Road following an investigation into the distribution of narcotics from the residence. Delaware State Police…
Read MoreUPDATED: Gold Alert Canceled for Dover Man
UPDATE- The Dover Police Department is canceling the gold alert for Garrett McDermott. He has been located and is safe. ============================================= The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Garrett McDermott of Dover. McDermott, who is 31 years old, was last seen at 8:00 a.m. today, the 17th, and there is a concern…
Read MoreUPDATED: Two-Vehicle Collision Reported in Lewes
UPDATE 7/17/25: 6:30 p.m. According to Delaware State Police, just before 1 p.m., an Infiniti QX60 was traveling southbound on Coastal Highway approaching Janice Road. At the same time, a Subaru Forester was traveling westbound, from the crossover, attempting to cross Coastal Highway southbound for Janice Road. Police learned the Subaru entered the Infiniti’s path…
Read MoreUPDATE: Gold Alert for Missing Dover Man–Canceled
UPDATE: The Dover Police Department is canceling the Gold Alert for Hai Van Nguyen. He has been located and is safe. Earlier Post The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Hai Van Nguyen of Dover. Nguyen was last seen at approximately 12:30 a.m. on July 17th in the area of…
Read More$96K Settlement Secured Following HIV Drug Kickback Investigation
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings has announced that the state will receive $96,571.13 as part of a $202 million national settlement with Gilead Sciences, Inc., resolving allegations of illegal kickbacks to promote HIV drugs. From 2011 to 2017, Gilead allegedly gave healthcare providers payments, meals, and travel perks to encourage prescribing its drugs—violating the Anti-Kickback…
Read MoreSussex & Kent County Mosquito Spraying Thursday Evening
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Thursday, July 17th, 2025: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Milford. Near Lincoln and Milton. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following spray zones: 110, 111, 117,…
Read MoreUPDATE: Arrests Made in Rodney Village Drive-by Shooting Case
UPDATE: 7/17/25: Delaware State Police have arrested 41-year-old Tyrell Clark and a 16-year-old girl, both from Dover, in connection with a drive-by shooting that happened in Rodney Village this past May. According to State Police, shortly before 5:00 a.m. troopers were called to a home on Samuel Paynter Drive after reports of gunfire. Investigators say…
Read MoreTroopers Arrest Selbyville Man for 6th Offense DUI in Lincoln
Delaware State Police have arrested a 65-year-old Selbyville man for his 6th DUI felony offense in Lincoln. According to State Police, at about 2:00 p.m., troopers assigned to the Highway Safety Unit responded to Dupont Boulevard near Morgan Drive in Lincoln for a welfare check. When troopers arrived, they found a silver Lexus RX350 in…
Read MoreArrest Made Following Domestic Assault in Milton
A domestic assault that happened in Milton late last night led to the arrest of Terry Travis. According to Milton Police–at just after 11 p.m., officers responded to the incident at a home on Federal Street. Upon arrival, officers found the victim fleeing the scene on foot, suffering from severe head trauma and bleeding heavily.…
Read MoreSenator Chris Coons’ Response to U.S. Senate Passage of $9 billion in Federal Spending Cuts
The U.S. Senate has passed about $9 billion in federal spending cuts requested by President Donald Trump, targeting programs including foreign aid, global health initiatives, and publicly broadcast emergency alerts for rural communities. Supporters of the bill argue it is a necessary step toward fiscal responsibility and a more focused use of taxpayer dollars. Senator…
Read MoreUPDATE: DSP Investigating Drowning in Broadkill River
UPDATE 7/17/25: Delaware State Police are investigating a drowning that occurred in the Broadkill River near Milton. At around 4:30 p.m., July 15th, troopers responded to help with a water rescue at the boat ramp located at the end of Oyster Rocks Road in Milton. Police say Yorch Niz-Chilel was crabbing with family near the…
Read MoreBoat Fire in Taylor’s Island in Dorchester County
A boat fire that occurred just before 2 a.m. (July 17th) on Taylor’s Island Road in Taylor’s Island in Dorchester County is under investigation. According to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal, the blaze occurred at the 35′ Concor, Cabin Cruiser Vessel. No injuries resulted from the fire. Damage is estimated at $75,000.…
Read MoreFire at Unoccupied Home in Salisbury Under Investigation
The cause of a fire at an unoccupied single-story home on Luke’s Road in Salisbury overnight just after midnight is under investigation. According to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal, the fire started on the inside. It took 40 minutes to control the blaze. The fire resulted in no deaths or injuries. Total…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Signs Energy and Environmental Legislation
Governor Matt Meyer has signed a set of energy-related bills into law intended to improve energy accessibility, affordability, and reliability in Delaware. Additional legislation focuses on air and water quality. The measures, supported by lawmakers and environmental groups, aim to reduce utility costs, increase energy supply, improve service reliability, strengthen environmental accountability, and support biodiversity…
Read MoreUPDATE: Suspect Arrested; Salisbury & Maryland State Police Investigating a Homicide in Salisbury Tuesday
UPDATE– 7/6/25: Maryland State Police arrested a Wicomico County man in connection to the fatal shooting in Salisbury on Tuesday night. 18-year-old Jonathan Leross Jobe of Salisbury charged with first- and second-degree murder, first and second-degree assault, reckless endangerment and other firearm related charges. Jobe is currently being held at the Wicomico County Detention Center…
Read MoreUPDATED: Body of Missing Swimmer in Rehoboth Beach Saturday has been Located
UPDATED – 07/16/25 – The body of man who went missing in the ocean off Olive Avenue in Rehoboth Beach Saturday evening has been located. Rehoboth Beach Police were called around 1:30pm Wednesday when the body of 27 year old Gregory Karitu of Kenya was found in the water off the coast of Cape Henlopen…
Read MoreSenate Bill 156: Delaware Legislation Addressing Medical Debt and Credit Reporting
A federal judge recently struck down a national rule that barred medical debt from appearing on consumer credit reports. In response, Delaware has enacted its own legislation—Senate Bill 156—crafted to make sure that medical debt will not be used as a negative factor in credit scores, employment decisions, or housing applications. Sponsored by Senator…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting Ceremony for New Ocean City Police Department Substation
A ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Ocean City Police Department Substation (to benefit police officers and the community in terms of accessibility and safety) was held this week. The Talk of Delmarva’s Joe Ciccanti has more… The site of the new OCPD substation is at the Corner of S. Baltimore Avenue and Somerset…
Read MoreTraffic Alert: Phase 1–SR 1/Minos Conoaway Grade Separated Intersection Project to Start Soon
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has announced the start of Phase 1 construction for the SR1 / Minos Conaway Grade Separated Intersection Project, beginning July 28th and continuing through December 2025, weather permitting. Traffic impacts will include SR 1 Northbound traffic, which will shift west with a barrier wall installed along the east side…
Read MoreDNREC Releases Updated Marsh Migration Model
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has released a mapping study that identifies areas in Delaware most suitable for tidal wetlands to migrate, based on projections of future sea level rise. Marsh migration is defined as the movement of tidal wetlands from their current habitat, toward higher and drier ground, to avoid being…
Read MoreRep. McBride Joins Bipartisan Effort to Address Nursing Shortage, Support Health Care Workforce
To help address nationwide nursing shortages, legislation has been introduced that establishes a two-year pilot program through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to support the creation and expansion of state nursing workforce centers—key hubs for planning, research, and initiatives to strengthen the nursing pipeline. It also authorizes HRSA to create a national…
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