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UPDATED: Wrong-way Seaford Driver Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison in Deadly Wicomico County Crash
UPDATED – 08/15/25 – A Seaford man has been sentenced in the Circuit Court of Wicomico County for multiple counts of manslaughter by motor vehicle. Judge Matthew Maciarello sentenced 61 year old Jay Bynum to 30 years in prison – the maximum allowable sentence under the law. Bynum was convicted in June after a three-day…
Read MoreDOE Says Some Improvement in School Assessment Results, but Literacy Emergency Remains
Delaware student assessment performance test results show some improvement – but that there is still much work needed across reading, writing and mathematics. Delaware Department of Education officials say a literacy emergency remains in the First State. Statewide – English proficiency in grades 3 through 8 increased 1 point from 2024 to 41% and math…
Read MoreUnemployment in Sussex County Remains Steady at 4%
Unemployment in Delaware increased by a tenth of a point from June to July to 4.1% – while the rate in Sussex County remained unchanged at 4%. The national rate also increased slightly to 4.2% in July. According to the Department of Labor, there were 21,000 unemployed Delawareans in July of this year – compared…
Read MoreWicomico County Public Schools Sending Out School-Year Information Letters
Parents in Wicomico County should be on the lookout for student school-year information letters that went out Friday. These letters include open house information and more. Open house events will be held on August 27th for middle and high schools and August 28th for elementary schools. The 2025-2026 school year begins on Tuesday, September 2nd…
Read MoreTwo Arrested by Easton Police after Home Invasion
A Federalsburg man has been arrested for a home invasion at the Days Inn Hotel in Easton on Tuesday afternoon. Easton Police learned that just after 1:30pm a man with a gun entered a hotel room and confronted a man and woman inside. The victims were able to escape uninjured and contacted police who, with…
Read MoreDover Police Chief Denounces “Unsubstantiated” Misconduct Claims, Vows Focus on Crime and Public Safety
Dover Police Chief Thomas A. Johnson, Jr. has issued a public statement addressing what he describes as a coordinated effort by a small group of individuals to discredit the department through unsubstantiated claims of police misconduct at Dover City Council meetings. Chief Johnson emphasized that these claims are largely based on hearsay and lack…
Read MoreUPDATE: DelDOT Toll and Fee Increases, Changes Regarding E-ZPass Start Friday, August 15th
UPDATE 08/14/25: The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) reminds drivers that toll increases take effect on Route 1, I-95, and US 301 at 12:00 a.m. on Friday, August 15th. An online toll calculator is available for customers to view the new toll rates for their vehicles when traveling through the state. In addition to the toll…
Read MoreUPDATE: Governor Meyer Signs Bipartisan Bill Establishing Office of the Inspector General
UPDATE 8/14/25: Today, Governor Matt Meyer signed Senate Bill 4, creating a non‑partisan, independent Office of the Inspector General (OIG). Governor Meyer said this office will strengthen public trust by guaranteeing that Delaware’s government operates with the highest standards of integrity and transparency. Delaware joins the majority of U.S. states in establishing an independent Inspector…
Read MoreTwo Felton Residents Arrested in Royal Farms Shoplifting; Both Held on Additional Warrants
Two Felton residents have been arrested in connection with a shoplifting on August 8th at the Felton Royal Farms. Police say video surveillance showed 32-year-old Dustin Shayne Jones and 30-year-old Melissa J. Pote leaving the store without paying for merchandise. Both were arrested August 12th during a Delaware State Police traffic stop and charged with…
Read MoreMaryland NRP Request Help in Identifying Theft Suspects
The Maryland Natural Resources Police needs your help identifying individuals suspected to be involved with the theft of over $1,400 worth of sunglasses from the Sunglass Hut in West Ocean City on Monday, August 11th. Anyone with information is asked to contact Cpl. Matthew Groleau at matthew.groleau@maryland.gov or call NRP Communications at 410-260-8888. Callers can…
Read MoreJuvenile Charged as an Adult with Numerous Crimes in Salisbury Arson Case
A 17-year-old from Salisbury has been charged as an adult in an arson case. According to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal, the fire was intentionally set at a home on Grant Avenue on August 10th. The two occupants were unharmed. Fire investigators say the fire was set in a bedroom of the…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Arrest Smyrna Man After Stolen Vehicle Pursuit
Delaware State Police have arrested a 37-year-old Smyrna man on multiple charges following a pursuit of a stolen vehicle early Tuesday morning. Police say that on August 12th at about 1:23 a.m., a Caroline County Sheriff’s Office deputy saw a Mazda CX-5 that was reported stolen through the Smyrna Police Department traveling on Halltown Road…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Sentenced for First-Degree Murder, First-Degree Assault, and Firearm Charge
A 19-year-old from Salisbury– Cashmir Holbrook– has been sentenced to life with all but 40 years suspended for First-Degree Murder. Other active sentences include 10 years on a firearm charge–five years of which is without parole, and 25 years on a First Degree Assault charge, with all but 10 years suspended. The active sentences will…
Read MoreLaurel Police Investigating Stabbing Incident
Laurel Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred yesterday. At shortly before 7:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to the Little Creek apartment complex for a fight in progress. While on scene officers were sent to another location on Center Street for a man who was seriously injured. The victim suffered from a single stab wound…
Read MoreUPDATE: Delaware Wildland Firefighters Mobilized to Arizona
UPDATE: The Delaware Forest Service has mobilized 13 wildfire crew members from Blackbird State Forest to Arizona’s Tonto National Forest, approximately 150 miles northeast of Phoenix, to assist with containment of the month-old Billy fire. The Billy fire was discovered on July 9th following a dry lightning storm and covers over 17,200 acres. While at least…
Read MoreState Treasurer Colleen Davis to Hold Town Hall in Milford on September 9th
Delaware Treasurer Colleen Davis will hold a town hall meeting on Tuesday, September 9th at 6:30 p.m. at the Milford Senior Center on 111 Park Avenue in Milford. This event will provide Delawareans the opportunity to receive updates on the Office of the State Treasurer’s priority initiatives as well as addressing the public’s concerns regarding…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Signs House Bill 1 Establishing Veterans Affairs Department With Cabinet-Level Secretary
Today, Governor Matt Meyer signed House Bill 1 creating a Delaware Department of Veterans Affairs, elevating veterans’ services to a cabinet‑level agency – an historic step toward strengthening how Delaware serves its veteran community. With this action, Delaware will soon have a Secretary of Veterans Affairs at the table of state leadership ensuring the voices, needs,…
Read MoreUPDATE: Recreational Water/Swimming Advisory for Bethany Beach–Lifted
UPDATE 8/13/25– 4:30 pm –The recreational water advisory for Bethany Beach has been lifted following a resample which showed the level of fecal indicator bacteria was now below the standard. For more information go to https://recwaters.dnrec.delaware.gov Original Post: DNREC has issued a recreational water advisory/swimming advisory for Bethany Beach due to fecal indicator bacteria results…
Read MoreTroopers Arrest Man and Woman on Gun Charges Following Traffic Stop
Delaware State Police have arrested a man and a woman –31-year-old Derrick Edwards of Millsboro and 28-year-old Faythe Wise of Seaford– on felony gun charges following a traffic stop that occurred last night in Bridgeville. On August 12th at approximately 9:30 p.m., a trooper on patrol saw a black Dodge Charger fail to properly stop…
Read MoreHarrington Man Arrested On Drug Dealing Charges Following Search Warrant
The Dover Police Department arrested a 44-year-old Harrington man following a drug investigation involving methamphetamine sales. On August 12th officers executed a search warrant at a residence on Alder Road, seizing over 140 grams of methamphetamine, MDMA, other stimulants, and over $8,000 in suspected drug proceeds. A related search of a storage unit on West…
Read MoreSussex County Marks One Year Since Loss of Thomas W. Berry, III With Memorial Tribute
One year ago, on August 13, 2024, the Sussex County Public Safety community experienced a tragic loss when Thomas W. Berry, III, died in the line of duty while responding to a motor vehicle accident in Georgetown. Berry served as a Logistics Technician with Sussex County EMS and volunteered with both the Georgetown and Ellendale…
Read MoreSenators Coons, Graham introduce the Global Fragility Reauthorization Act
U.S. Senators Chris Coons and Lindsey Graham of South Carolina have introduced the Global Fragility Reauthorization Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen the U.S. strategy to prevent conflict and promote stability in key strategic regions around the world. The legislation reauthorizes and expands the original Global Fragility Act of 2019 and ensures coordination across the U.S.…
Read MoreMan Wanted on Bench Warrant for Weapon, Reckless Endangerment, and Assault Charges
Authorities in Worcester County are looking for 43-year-old Stephen Jagtiani who is wanted on a Bench Warrant for the following charges: 1. 1st degree assault 2. 2nd degree assault 3. Reckless endangerment 4. Wearing and carrying a dangerous weapon with intent to injure If you have any information on Stephen’s whereabouts: Contact the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office…
Read MoreMilton Police Investigating Hit-And-Run Crash
The Milton Police Department is actively investigating a hit-and-run motor vehicle collision that occurred yesterday, August 12th in the parking lot of Walgreens located at 120 Broadkill Road. Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual involved in this incident. Anyone with information should contact Corporal Clayton at the Milton Police Department…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Signs Property Tax Relief and Reform Legislation
Governor Matt Meyer this week signed several bipartisan reforms to provide immediate relief to Delaware homeowners facing sharp property tax increases and to ensure fairness following the statewide property reassessment. The bills were crafted to create fairer tax rates that ease the burden on homeowners, provide flexible payment plan options, and issue refunds to property…
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