Rehoboth Beach Man Arrested on Drug & Weapons Charges after Traffic Stop
Early Friday morning Dewey Beach Police conducted a traffic stop on Coastal Highway at Scarborough Avenue Extended in Rehoboth Beach after police observed vehicle violations. During the stop police conducted a thorough investigation and found a large fixed-blade knife in the glove compartment. Police also found a significant amount of marijuana, suspected promethazine and drug…
Read MoreUPDATED: Motorcycle Crash in Smyrna Leaves Dover Man Dead
UPDATED – 07/05/24 – The Delaware State Police have identified 54 year old Christopher Slaughter of Dover as the man who died in a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Tuesday afternoon in Smyrna. ===================================================================== Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred in Smyrna yesterday afternoon. According to Delaware State Police, around…
Read MoreUPDATED: Second Suspect Arrested in Seaford Shooting on Kelly Circle
UPDATED – 07/05/24 – A Delmar, Delaware man has been arrested by Delaware State Police in connection with a shooting on Kelly Circle in Seaford on May 29th that injured a 15 year old girl. Police learned that 18 year old Tyler Morrison was one of the suspects involved. Morrison was arrested on Wednesday and…
Read MoreUPDATED Breaking: Brawl at Dewey’s North Beach Sends 2 Men to Hospital
UPDATED – 07/05/24 11:30am – Dewey Beach Police were called for a reported stabbing at the North Beach Restaurant just after 1 Friday morning. Police found a 25 year old Millsboro man on the ground with severe facial injuries and a 23 year old Millsboro man also at the scene suffering from a stab wound…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 07/05/24
User 284190339 · 07 – 05 – 24 Fishing Report I hope everyone had a great 4th of July. The fishing was less than spectacular. Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em reported that a private boat ran overnight and brought back five yellowfin tuna on Wednesday. Another boat had 12 dolphin on Wednesday. Clint Colyer caught…
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Amy – Ellendale – Monarch on gladiola after the rain. Click for full view
Read MoreBanner Plane Goes Down Near Roxana
It’s a miracle that the pilot walked away after his banner plane, N749SK, landed upside down in some trees in the area of Rickards Road around 3:50 p.m. on Thursday. That is between Roxana and Millville. Delaware State Police and the FAA are investigating.
Read MoreSheriff’s Deputies in Talbot County Make Arrests for Possession of Controlled Substances
Deputies from Talbot County charged a 51-year-old Ridgley, Maryland man after a traffic stop and search of the vehicle in the area of Matthewstown Road near Turkey Creek Road. They utilized a police K-9 and found a controlled substance and paraphernalia in a bag belonging to the man, who is a passenger identified as Darrett…
Read MoreFunding Approved for Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ Local Parks and Playgrounds Infrastructure and Rural Legacy programs
Parks in Maryland will be improved and land protected with perpetual conservation easements thanks to The Board of Public Works’ approval of Maryland Department of Natural Resources items totaling $6.3 million in grants to local governments and land trusts. More than $2.7 million in Rural Legacy funding was approved for local sponsors to acquire conservation easements…
Read MoreMD 405 Median Crossover to Close at US 301 in Queen Anne’s County as Crews Evaluate Safety Improvement Options
MD 405 (Price Station Road) median crossover at US 301 (Blue Star Memorial Highway) in Queen Anne’s County will be closed on Monday, July 15th. The closure restricts all movements through the median and will remain in effect until further notice. Drivers are encouraged to plan alternate routes suitable for their travel and vehicle type.…
Read MoreDelDOT Traffic Alert: Road Closure Next Week in Laurel Area
In the Laurel area, Mt. Zion Road between Seaford Road and Sussex Highway will be closed starting on Monday, July 8th through Friday, July 26th(weather permitting), according to DelDOT. The reason for the closure is the replacement of a crossroad pipe. Detours will be posted. Detour Information from DelDOT- Motorists wanting to travel east on Mt. Zion Road will continue north…
Read MoreDover Police Issue Gold Alert for Missing Dover Man
The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for 41-year-old Manuel Martinez of Dover. Martinez was last seen in the unit block of Willis Road at 2:30 a.m. on July 4th. Attempts to contact or locate him have been unsuccessful, and there is a concern for his safety and well-being. Martinez is described as…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 07/04/24
User 284190339 · 07 – 04 – 24 Fishing Report The forecast for Wednesday was good so I was up at 4:00 and on the beach just south of Herring Point a little after 5:00 a.m. What a beautiful morning! Light fog hugging the water and no wind and no bugs. I only fished one…
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Jean Messick – Millsboro – Old Glory. Click for full view
Read MoreHartly Man Arrested for DUI After Crashing into House
Delaware State Police arrested a 26-year-old Hartly, Delaware man for crashing into a house in Hartly yesterday while driving under the influence. According to State Police, troopers responded to a report of a Chevrolet Silverado that crashed into a home on Arthursville Road with people inside. No one was injured. The driver of the Silverado…
Read MorePending Law to Make Offshore Wind Power a Part of Delaware’s Future Despite Concerns
A bill pending Governor John Carney’s signature will likely make offshore wind power a significant part of Delaware’s future despite concerns over its costs and impacts. The Delaware Energy Solutions Act of 2024 would give the State Energy Office broad new authority to negotiate 20-year contracts to purchase power produced by wind farms in Atlantic Ocean…
Read MoreDewey Beach Plans for New Town Hall, Police Station and Paramedic Facility
In Dewey Beach, the plans for the new Town Hall, Police Station, and Paramedic Facility have been submitted to Sussex County for review. Once the plans are approved, they will go out for bid. In this month’s Town of Dewey Beach Newsletter, Town Manager Bill Zolper thanks Senator Russ Huxtable and Representative Pete Schwartzkopf for…
Read MoreMaryland Board of Public Works Approves Funding for the Pittsville Water Treatment Plant Upgrade
The Maryland Board of Public Works has approved $968,000 to the Town of Pittsville for the Pittsville Water Treatment Plant Upgrade – Phase 4 project. This project is an upgrade to the existing water treatment plant for the Town of Pittsville. Over the past couple of years, Pittsville and MDE officials have been working to…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested on Drug and Firearm Charges
Dover Police have arrested a 32-year-old Dover man on drug and firearm charges after shots were reportedly fired early this morning. The incident occurred on South New Street. Officers were able to review downtown surveillance and observe someone in the area holding a firearm. Officers responded to the area and took a man identified as…
Read MoreOcean City Officials to Break Ground on Downtown Substation
The Town of Ocean City will hold a groundbreaking ceremony next week for the Ocean City Police Department Downtown Substation. Ocean City Officials will break ground on July 8th to begin construction on the Substation. This new facility will feature state-of-the-art offices, meeting spaces, interview rooms, a bicycle repair garage, storage for our bicycle unit, and a welcoming…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 07/03/24
User 284190339 · 07 – 03 – 24 Fishing Report Tuesday was a nice beach and fishing day. Lewes Harbour Marina was very busy with their sidewalk sale, but took time out to report that the Katydid brought in 15 flounder from ocean structure. The Surface Tension had a 10.2-pound sheepshead from bay structure. Another…
Read MoreArrests Pending in Salisbury Arson Case
A shed fire that occurred yesterday afternoon on Nokomis Avenue in Salisbury has been ruled arson. A passerby reported the fire that caused an estimated $6,000 in structural damage to the 8′ x 12′ wood framed shed. Loss of contents is estimated at $2,500. According to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal, two…
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Stephanie Faust – Lewes – Summer sunrise at Deauville Beach in Rehoboth Beach. Click for full view
Read MoreLaurel PD Looking for Suspect after High Speed Chase Last Week
Laurel Police are looking for a suspect who fled from a traffic stop in the area of Locust and Poplar Streets in Laurel last Thursday, June 27 just before 1pm. Police saw a Camry with a fictitious tag, but the driver took off at a high rate of speed. Police broke off the chase on…
Read MoreJoint Firearms Suppression Initiative in Wicomico County Nets Weapons and Drugs
A firearms suppression initiative in Wicomico County in June resulted in the recovery of multiple weapons, drugs and the arrest of five people. The Salisbury Police and the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office joint initiative is aimed at enhancing public safety and deterring criminal activity involving firearms. Officers and deputies conducted 48 traffic stops and 18…
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