NEWS (DO NOT CHECK)
Fatal Accident Involving Pedestrian in Easton, MD
A 35-year-old Easton man is dead after walking onto the road into the path of a vehicle, which then struck him. The accident involving the pedestrian occurred early this morning around 4:20 a.m. westbound along Ocean Gateway near Woodbridge Drive in Easton. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, a 60-year-old woman, was taken…
Read MoreDMV Issues Warning About Toll Text Phishing Scam
If you’ve received a text message claiming that you have an unpaid toll, it’s a scam. In response to a recent spike in Short Message Service (SMS) phishing scams referencing E-ZPass, the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds all customers that E-ZPass Delaware will never contact them via text or email to pay a…
Read MoreDelDOT Traffic Alert – Woodland Ferry Closure
The Woodland Ferry will be closed next week due to staffing, according to DelDOT. The closure will start Monday, March 3rd and continue through Friday, March 7th. Normal operations will resume Monday, March 10th .
Read MoreSeal Rescue in Fenwick Island
A seal rescue took place in Fenwick Island this week. MERR Institute responded to the young, recently weaned grey seal pup on February 24th. The underweight pup had multiple puncture wounds, possibly from another animal. After monitoring, rescuers determined it needed medical care. The seal was transported to the National Aquarium in Baltimore for treatment…
Read MoreDover Woman Arrested for Burglary and Theft at Burger King
Dover Police have arrested a Dover woman following a burglary and theft at Burger King early Tuesday morning. The investigation began at 5:28 a.m., when Officers were called to Burger King for the report of a burglary. Police say she had forced her way into the business through the drive-thru window and once inside, removed…
Read MoreSussex County Appoints Land Use Reform Working Group to Help Address Growth Issues
The Sussex County Council, at its Tuesday, Feb. 25th, meeting, endorsed a measure to appoint a special committee, known as the Land Use Reform Working Group, that will begin meeting in the weeks ahead to discuss ways the County can and should address the pace and intensity of residential development in southern Delaware. The…
Read MoreDelmarva Power Extends Enhanced Support Measures to Help Customers Manage Winter Energy Bills
Delmarva Power is extending its enhanced support measures through March. The support measures include flexible payment arrangements, budget billing, high usage alerts, and energy efficiency initiatives. These programs will help residential and commercial customers manage their winter energy bills and provide relief from high costs due to extreme cold, increased usage, and the overall cost…
Read MoreSussex County Council’s Presentation and Update Related to Property Assessments
The Sussex County Council provided an update today related to property reassessments. If you go to the property search on the website, which is the same as it has been in the past, you can search by owner, address or parcel ID. Sussex County Finance Director Gina Jennings talked about what you’ll find… All the…
Read MoreUPDATE: Arrest Made; DSP Investigating 2 Reports of Shots Fired at Same Dover Residence
UPDATE: Delaware State Police Detectives have arrested a 17-year-old from Dover in connection with a shooting that occurred in Dover last month. He has been charged with several crimes, arraigned by Kent County Family Court, and committed to Stevenson House Detention Center on a $50,000 secured bond. The shooting occurred on the evening of January…
Read MoreAttorney General Brown Joins 38-State and Territory Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Take Action Against Rise in Organized Retail Crime
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a 38-state and territory bipartisan coalition urging Congress to take action to address the rise in organized retail crime across the country. Attorney General Brown says organized retail crime harms businesses and devastates entire communities that rely on these retailers for groceries, medications, and everyday household items. He…
Read More$2 Million in Assistance to Help Boost Federal Crop Insurance Selection for Delaware Producers
A new program reduces premiums for 2025 crop insurance plans for producers who had an eligible plan in 2024. The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) officially launched the Delaware Agricultural Production Insurance Assistance Program in coordination with the USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA). The reduction is equal to 30% of the 2024 total premium with a maximum of…
Read MoreFederal Court Blocks Elon Musk and DOGE After Lawsuit Alleging Unauthorized Access to Americans’ Private Data
A federal court has granted a motion, sought by Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings and others, for a preliminary injunction blocking Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing Americans’ private data. On February 7th, Attorney General Jennings joined a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the…
Read MoreCommercial Dumpster Fire in Cambridge Under Investigation
A fire that occurred late last night at two large commercial dumpsters is under investigation. The location at which the blaze broke out was between 504 & 506 Greenwood Avenue in Cambridge–Dorchester County. A large amount of trash to include furniture was scattered around the dumpsters. The fire caused damage to apartments in both buildings 504 and…
Read MoreWorcester County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Report of Suspicious Activity Near Propane Tanks
The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office recently received a report from the management of Camden Petroleum Services, located in Pocomoke City, Maryland, regarding a suspicious vehicle. According to the report, a red Ford Focus was observed parked near the propane tanks. Two Middle Eastern men were seen outside the vehicle, appearing to inspect the tanks. One…
Read MoreThree Hospitalized After Two-Vehicle Crash in Rehoboth Beach Area
Three people have been hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of Route 24 and Camp Arrowhead Road. At 1:30 pm the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company was dispatched to the scene. The three individuals were taken to the hospital by Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company Ambulances. Delaware State Police were investigating. Westbound…
Read MoreUPDATE: Arrest Made; Shooting in Greensboro, MD Under investigation
UPDATE: An arrest has been made in the case of a shooting incident that occurred at the Save-A-Lot grocery store in Greensboro, Maryland, on February 12th. Today, the Criminal Investigation Division of the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office arrested 47-year-old Jeffery Joseph Smith Sr. of Baltimore, Maryland. Smith has been charged with multiple offenses, including first-degree…
Read MoreFelton Police Department Earns State Accreditation
The Felton Police Department became the 14th police agency to earn state accreditation through the Delaware Police Accreditation Commission (DPAC). Earning state accreditation requires a commitment to excellence and determination. Felton Chief Chris Guild and the entire Felton Police Department embraced the challenge and successfully navigated the process to meet 105 professional standards. A team…
Read MorePilot Declares Precautionary Emergency En Route to Salisbury Regional Airport
A Salisbury Instructor Pilot declared a precautionary emergency on approach to Salisbury (SBY) Airport following a routine training flight. Salisbury airport officials say the incident was minor, and they are happy to report that the crew and aircraft are safe. An Instructor Pilot, returning from a routine training flight over the Eastern Shore, declared the…
Read MoreTwo Arrested on Firearm Charges After Threatening People at Party; Teen Faces Marijuana Charge
Residents of a home in Salisbury who were hosting a party were interrupted by uninvited guests. On February 22nd at just before 6 P.M., Wicomico County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a home located on Only Road. The victims reported a small group of individuals who no one knew, arrived at the party and…
Read MoreMaryland Department of Health Expands Access to School-Based Mental Health Services for Children and Youth
In what’s being referred to as a step forward in addressing the mental health needs of Maryland’s students, the Maryland Department of Health has made it easier for families on Medicaid to access mental health services in schools for their children. The expansion allows Local Education Agencies to offer certain behavioral health services to all…
Read MoreOcean City Police Mourns the Loss of Two Former Seasonals Killed in the line of Duty
The Ocean City, Maryland Police Department is grieving the loss of two former seasonal officers after a tragic day for law enforcement on Saturday, February 22nd. Officers Cameron Girvin and Christopher Reese proudly served the Virginia Beach Police Department before being killed in the line of duty. The pair conducted a traffic stop on Friday,…
Read MoreTwo Arrested For Drug Dealing Following Traffic Stop in Dover
Dover Police have arrested 24-year-old Jaimere Harrison of Dover and 21-year-old Kemya Dennis of Georgetown on drug dealing charges following a traffic stop Friday. The Department’s Drug, Vice, and Organized Crime Unit and Street Crimes Unit stopped a vehicle Friday at 4:03 p.m. on State Route 1 in the area of Dover Air Force Base. During the…
Read MoreUPDATED: MSP Identify Salisbury Shooting Victim
UPDATED – 02/23/25 – Maryland State Police have identified the victim as 57 year old Roy Walters of Salisbury. Walters was pronounced dead by EMS personnel from the Salisbury Fire Department. When Salisbury Police entered Walter’s home he was found lying on the floor unresponsive. Maryland State Police Homicide Unit was requested to take the lead…
Read MoreLewes Man Arrested in Newark Carjacking
A Lewes man has been arrested for an armed robbery in Newark Friday morning just after 10. Delaware State Police were called to the Sonesta Suites for a reported carjacking and learned a handicapped victim was sitting in his car when a white male suspect approached and asked if he needed help with his wheelchair.…
Read MoreDelaware Congressional Delegation Virtual Town Hall Monday
Delaware’s Congressional Delegation will hold a virtual town hall on Monday afternoon to address the overwhelming feedback and concerns received from constituents and respond directly to your questions. All three members of the Congressional Delegation will be on hand. The town hall is at 12:30pm and registration is required for attendance. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER…
Read More