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VIDEO: Reflection by DSP on National Police Week
From the Delaware State Police – reflection on National Police Week: May 15th marks a day that recognizes and pays tribute to the brave officers who died in the line of duty, National Peace Officers Memorial Day. This solemn occasion is accompanied by National Police Week, which was established to honor the sacrifices of these…
Read MoreUPDATED: Laurel Man Dies in Crash Near Seaford
UPDATED – 5/15/23 – The Delaware State Police have identified the man who died in a fatal single motor vehicle crash on May 13 near the intersection of Route 13 and Cannon Road in the Seaford area as 38 year old Gary Workman Jr., of Laurel. ========================================================== A crash Saturday night just after 9:30 on…
Read MoreLaurel Area Fire Leave 1 Dead Sunday Morning
A fire heavily damaged a house trailer on Phillips Hill Road in the Laurel area Sunday. Laurel Firefighters were called just before 11:30 Sunday morning and found heavy fire coming from the home. Inside the home one person was found deceased. The Division of Forensic Science plans to do an autopsy today to determine identity…
Read MoreClick-It or Ticket Enforcement Campaign Starts Today
DSP Investigation Near Bridgeville
Delaware State Police are currently conducting a criminal investigation in the 21000 block of Mill Park Drive, Bridgeville. As a result, there is an increased police presence in the area. Mill Park Drive is closed until further notice. At this time this is an active and ongoing investigation. Additional information will be released once available.
Read MoreCape Henlopen HS & Caesar Rodney HS Compete in National Culinary Competition
National ProStart teams competed for the national championship in the nation’s top high school culinary competition. The management team from Cape Henlopen High School and culinary team from Caesar Rodney High School recently competed in a two-day competition hosted by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) in Washington, DC. The culinary team from Caesar…
Read MoreSaturday Night Crash on Route 9 Leaves Georgetown Man Dead
A 27 year old Georgetown man is dead after a crash on Route 9 Saturday evening just after 5 o’clock. Delaware State Police say the driver was westbound on Route 9 in the area of the Deerwood Development when his SUV went off the side of the road and began to rotate – striking a…
Read MoreUPDATED: Curtis & Lee Elected to Lewes BPW on Saturday
UPDATED – 5-14-23 – Lewes voters have returned Preston Lee to the Board of Public Works. He received 251 votes in Saturday’s election. Barbara Curtis was the top vote-getter with 350. Wendell Alfred receives 205. Lee and Curtis will be sworn in on May 24th. ================================================================== Lewes voters will go to the polls Saturday to…
Read MoreUPDATED: President Biden Will be Beach Bound Saturday Afternoon
UPDATED – Saturday – President Biden arrived at Dover Air Force Base around 1:30 and arrived by motorcade to his North Shores beach house about an hour later. He did attend church at St Edmond Roman Catholic Church in Rehoboth Beach. The President has no public schedule for Sunday and he’s expected to leave on…
Read MoreEarly Morning Crash Near Pittsville Leaves 1 Dead & 16 Injured
Two Injured in Rehoboth Motorcycle Crash Friday Night
Two people were injured when the motorcycle they were riding rear-ended a minibus on Route 1 in the area of Bay Vista Road Friday night just after 9:30. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that a motorcycle was northbound on Coastal Highway in the right lane. The operator failed to see a minibus…
Read MoreLegislation to Create the DE Personal Data Privacy Act Introduced in State House
Legislation has been introduced in the State House that would create the Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act. This measure would lay out a consumer’s personal data rights and provide that residents of Delaware will have the right to know what information is being collected about them, see the information, correct any inaccuracies or request deletion…
Read More2023 Ocean City Walk Smart, Drive Smart, Bike Smart Safety Campaign Underway
The Memorial Day weekend is just two weeks away and Maryland Transportation officials joined state and local officials in Ocean City this week to kick off the 2023 Ocean City Walk Smart, Drive Smart, Bike Smart safety campaign. You’ll find “Cheswick the Crab” throughout the resort with safety messages to help save lives and prevent…
Read MoreDover PD Investigating Vehicle Struck by Gun Fire
Dover Police are investigating a shots fired complaint where a vehicle was damaged in the area of New Burton Road and Waples Avenue. Officers in the area heard the gun shots and when they arrived to investigate, were contacted by a 38 year old man from Hartly who told them his vehicle was struck as…
Read More2nd Phase of DE Memorial Bridge Deck Project Winding Down
Demobilization efforts of the second phase of the rehab project on the New Jersey span of the Delaware Memorial Bridge will begin on Tuesday. All lanes are expected to reopen before the Memorial Day weekend. Once the demobilization effort on the New Jersey bound span is complete – work will shift to the Delaware bound…
Read MoreLegislation Filed Friday Would Require Unattended Firearms in Vehicles to be Locked Up
Delaware House Passes Bill That Aims to Provide Tax Parity, Fair Funding to School Districts and Counties
The Delaware House has passed a measure that would require county-wide property tax assessments every five years. House Bill 62 would mandate that properties be assessed every five years to reflect current fair market value. The reason for the bill, according to Rep. Madinah Wilson-Anton, is so that the state can be fairer in its taxation…
Read MoreDelaware’s Public Health Emergency Order to be Lifted This Evening
Governor John Carney is ending the State of Delaware Public Health Emergency order as of 6:00 p.m. this evening (May 11th). The Governor’s Statement: “Today we are ending the public health emergency here in Delaware. This is consistent with the ending of the federal public health emergency, and with Delaware’s continued progress in moving beyond COVID-19. Thank…
Read MoreMaryland State Highway Safety Administration Unveils State’s First Pedestrian Safety Action Plan
Maryland’s first Pedestrian Safety Action Plan, a new tool of the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration, will help with ongoing efforts to enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety and mobility, as well as improve multi-modal access for communities across the state. The new plan provides an overview of existing conditions throughout the state, identifies…
Read MoreDelaware Man and Woman Charged in Sex and Labor Trafficking of 13 Victims
A federal grand jury in the District of Delaware has returned an indictment charging a Delaware man and woman with sex trafficking, labor trafficking and related charges. The two are charged with aiding and abetting one another in committing sex trafficking and forced labor trafficking against 13 victims. The allegations of the indictment include: •…
Read MoreDover Man Faces Drug Dealing Charges Following Traffic Stop
A 53-year-old Dover man faces drug dealing charges following a traffic stop that took place yesterday morning in Dover. At about 8:30, a trooper on patrol conducted a traffic stop on a silver minivan parked in the fire lane in the Rodney Village Shopping Center. The trooper identified the driver as Gregory Dove. The trooper…
Read MoreTown of Bethany Beach to hold Public Hearing on Proposed Comprehensive Development Plan
Nominated Properties in Ocean City, Maryland to be Judged for Beauty Spot Award
Ocean City’s Beautification Committee is currently seeking nominations for the 2023 Beauty Spot Awards–properties that are evidence of civic pride and community beauty. The available categories for Beauty Spot nominations are as follows: residential, condominium, retail, hotel, motel, commercial, restaurant and the Boardwalk. A property can be nominated by anyone, including the resident or owner…
Read MoreGreenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Bills Clears Delaware House Committee
Three bills aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions cleared a House committee earlier today. The bills are a part of a larger, ambitious plan to set emission reduction targets for the next 25-plus years. House Bill 9 would set a goal that all state-owned and operated passenger and light-duty vehicles will be zero-emission by 2040.…
Read MoreOcean City, MD to be Designated Special Event Zone with Increased Law Enforcement Presence Next Week
If you drive in Ocean City next week, expect to see increased law enforcement presence. Officers from the Ocean City Police Department with assistance from the Maryland State Police and the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office will strictly enforce all traffic laws. In addition, significant traffic congestion and alternate traffic patterns are anticipated throughout the following…
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