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39th Annual Statewide Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Delaware begins June 11
The 39th Annual Statewide Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Delaware takes place Wednesday, June 11th through Friday, June 13th. Nearly 800 law enforcement officers from across Delaware will carry the Flame of Hope in multiple legs from Fenwick Island to Wilmington. On June 11th – the Downstate run begins in Fenwick Island at…
Read MoreDover Man Charged with Aggravated Menacing after Incident Friday Afternoon
A Dover man has been arrested after an incident Friday afternoon at the Rodney Village Shopping Center in Dover. Delaware State Police were called for a report of an assault and found an intoxicated man, identified as 74 year old Peter Reidy, who had been sprayed with pepper spray. Police learned Reidy was disorderly in…
Read MoreHartly Man Arrested after Home Invasion Robbery in Camden-Wyoming
Delaware State Police were called to an RV on Mud Mill Road in Camden-Wyoming just before 11 Saturday night for a report of a home invasion. Police learned three masked male suspects – one known to the victim and identified as 48 year old George Carey of Hartly – forced entry into the RV. One…
Read MoreBridgeville Man Arrested for 6th Offense DUI
A Bridgeville man has been arrested after a traffic stop east of Bridgeville on Saturday morning. Delaware State Police spotted a pickup speeding southbound on Coverdale Road in the area of Nat Turner Street around 8am and pulled the truck over. Speaking to the driver, identified as 29 year old Cristian Velasquez, the trooper noticed…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Identify Dover Man in Motorcycle Crash Near Cheswold
UPDATED – 06/01/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 22 year old Jordan Cuffee of Dover as the man who died in the fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Friday night in Cheswold. =================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 05/31/25 – A 22 year old Dover man is dead after a motorcycle crash Friday night just after 7:45…
Read MoreSaturday’s Storms Bring Hail & Winds to Delmarva
After storms moved through Delmarva Friday night, we saw more heavy weather – with thunderstorms Saturday afternoon. Some of those storms were accompanied by hail that was described as pea to dime-size in many places from New Castle County in Delaware to Somerset County in Maryland. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, NJ and…
Read MoreDelaware & Maryland on List of Sanctuary Jurisdictions Defying Federal Immigration Law
UPDATE – 06/01/25 – NO LOCATIONS in Sussex, Worcester, Wicomico or Somerset Counties are on this list. Unfortunately the page with the list is no longer available on the US Department of Homeland Security website. ================================================= ORIGINAL STORY 05/31/25 – An executive order signed by President Trump – “Protecting American Communities from Criminal Aliens” requires…
Read MoreGeorgetown Police Warn of SCAM
SCAM ALERT  We’ve received reports of individuals posing as Georgetown Police Officers to steal financial info or solicit money. REMEMBER: We will never ask for your banking info or payment for any reason. Stay alert. Do not send money or share personal info with anyone over the phone. Always verify who you are speaking with.…
Read MoreDDA Notification to Equine Owners about Fumonisin-Contaminated Feed
The Office of the Delaware State Veterinarian is notifying you about the cases of neurologic disease in horses in the Kent County area. Tests on samples of a corn-based feed fed to affected horses came back with high levels of of a fungal toxin called fumonisin. This is a toxin produced by mold that grows…
Read MoreRavens Roost Parade Saturday on Baltimore Ave in Ocean City
The Ravens Roost Convention takes place this week in Ocean City. You’ll see lots of purple in town. Saturday is the Ravens Roost Parade in the southbound lanes on Baltimore Avenue. Watch for lane closures and detours between 15th and 29th Streets. Ocean City Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that lineup for the parade…
Read MoreMD State Senator Mary Beth Carozza Supports Referendum on Solar Legislation
A referendum campaign has been launched by the Farmer’s Alliance for Rural Maryland or FARM to give voters in Maryland the opportunity to decide whether Senate Bill 931/House Bill 1036 should remain law. This is the Renewable Energy Certainty Act, which will eliminate the ability of local counties to enforce land use ordinances tied to…
Read MoreDOC to Transition K-9 Program to Lifesaving Contraband Detection and Mitigation Mission
All correctional K-9 teams throughout Delaware will be transitioning to a contraband detection mission. The DOC made that announcement Friday and the transition is in support of a multi-layered initiative to enhance safety and to curb the influx of illegal or harmful substances and dangerous contraband into its facilities. This is a phased redeployment which…
Read MoreMilford Man Charged with Weapons Offenses after Found with Gun on Milford HS Property
A Milford man was found to be in possession of a firearm while on Milford High School property on Wednesday. Milford Police learned that 21 year old Joshua Walker arrived at the parent pickup line after school dismissal and a firearm dropped from his person as he exited the vehicle. A student spotted Walker attempting…
Read MoreHarrington Man Arrested in Connection to Motor Vehicle Thefts
An 18-year-old from Harrington–Douglas Moore– has been arrested and a second suspect is still not known after a stolen vehicle was found set on fire and another vehicle theft was attempted at Milford Movies 9 on May 20th. The Milford Police Department began investigating both incidents, with the arson case referred to the State Fire…
Read MoreTroopers Arrest Felton Man for 5th Offense DUI
Delaware State Police have arrested 78-year-old Linwood Lewis of Felton, Delaware, for a 5th offense felony DUI in Felton. According to police, at about 11:19 a.m., a trooper patrolling South Dupont Highway near Main Street in Felton, saw a Nissan Murano with an expired registration. The trooper pulled the Nissan over and spoke to…
Read MoreFormer Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Sentenced to Life Plus 30 Years for Sexually Assaulting Women While on Duty
A 33-year-old Salisbury man and former deputy with the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office has been sentenced for sex crimes committed while in office. Today, the Honorable S. James Sarbanes, Administrative Judge of the Circuit Court for Wicomico County, sentenced Steven Victor Abreu, to serve life in prison, with a consecutive thirty years, for multiple counts…
Read MoreMaryland Department of Health Expands Behavioral Health and Community-Based Services for Children and Youth
The Maryland Department of Health has received approval from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to expand access to behavioral health and home and community-based services for children and youth. The federal approval is for an amendment to Maryland’s 1915(i) state plan, which gives the state the authority to provide home and community-based services…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Nominates New Sussex County Family Court Judge
Today, Governor Matt Meyer announced the nomination of Jennifer Donahue to fill the newly created opening for a judge on the Sussex County Family Court. Donahue’s nomination will require confirmation by the Delaware State Senate. Governor Meyer stated that throughout her career, Jennifer has demonstrated a commitment to helping families and children navigate deeply sensitive,…
Read MoreSearch Warrant in Frankford Leads to Arrests for Drug Offenses
An investigation into illegal drug distribution on Gum Tree Road in Frankford led to the arrests of 56-year-old Calvin Wescott of Ellendale; 35-year-old Jerome Wescott of Frankford; and a 17-year-old male from Seaford. They face felony drug charges following a search on May 22nd. During the search, officers detained seven people—including the teen suspect—and found…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Investigating Shots Fired Incident in Millsboro
Delaware State Police are investigating an incident in which someone fired an unknown number of shots at an occupied home in Millsboro last night. Troopers responded to Patriots Way May 28th around 9:45 p.m. for the report of gunfire. No injuries were reported. So far police have not identified a suspect. The Delaware State Police…
Read MoreUPDATE: Final Public Meeting on Indian River School District Referendum Wednesday Night
In what was the last of three public meetings regarding the upcoming referendum on June 5th, Indian River school district officials gave a presentation last night outlining the referendum initiative. The meeting was held at Indian River High School. Dr. Jay Owens, Superintendent of the Indian River School District talked about why they elected to…
Read MoreSenators Blunt Rochester, Smith, Rounds Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Spur Economic Development
U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester has joined two other senators –Democrat Tina Smith of Minnesota and Republican Mike Rounds of South Dakota to reintroduce bipartisan legislation aimed at boosting economic development and improving access to capital. The CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act would strengthen and expand the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Bond Guarantee…
Read MoreMD State Highway Administration Looking to Improve Safety and Ride Quality for Hundreds of Thousands of Highway Users
The plan is for the improvement of nearly 3,400 lane miles of pavement across Maryland through patching and resurfacing efforts, according to the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration. The improvement efforts are anticipated to take place during Fiscal Year 2026, which begins July 1st. As a result of additional transportation resources provided in Governor Moore’s…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Arrest Bridgeville Pair for Burglary and Theft
Delaware State Police have arrested two individuals–33-year-old Robert Layton and 31-year-old Jasmine Rokos both of Bridgeville– for burglary and related offenses after a break-in at a Seaford home. The burglary was reported on May 23rd. Police say the two had forced entry to the unoccupied home. Once inside, the suspects stole electronics, power tools, automotive…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces Grants for Maryland Institutions of Higher Learning
Governor Wes Moore has announced grants for Maryland institutions of higher learning to help address teacher shortage and support displaced federal employees. The Maryland Higher Education Commission will provide $1 million in grants to 11 colleges and universities to support new career paths for displaced federal workers. Institutions receiving awards include: Salisbury University – “USM Consortium…
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