Ellendale Woman Charged with Weapons Offenses After an Assault
An Ellendale woman has been arrested on felony weapons offenses after a investigation by Delaware State Police in to an assault on Wednesday. Police were called just before 9am Wednesday for an assault at a home on Orchard Road in Ellendale and contacted a 29 year old Millsboro man with a cut to his arm.…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Arrest Two Following a Series of Thefts from Vehicles
Just a reminder that unlocked vehicles with valuable items left inside can be targeted by criminals as in this case involving two Sussex County men: A series of thefts from vehicles that occurred in Seaford in early June has led to the arrest of 41-year-old Roger Wilson of Laurel and 32-year-old Jaquan Adkins of Millsboro. On June 7th,…
Read MoreLaurel Man Arrested for Copper Wire Theft; Railway Shut Down for Four Days
Delaware State Police have arrested a 49-year-old Laurel man for stealing copper wiring and disabling a railroad line in Laurel. Police say the incident caused over $10,000 worth of damage leading to the railway being shut down for four days. Detectives learned that William Smallwood had sold the stolen copper wiring at a Seaford recycling…
Read MoreWorcester County Public Places to Escape Heat
With temperatures forecast to remain in the mid-90s to 100 degrees and heat indexes around 110 degrees through Saturday, Worcester County Emergency Services officials are urging residents to exercise caution and check on elderly and vulnerable neighbors. Public facilities that are air conditioned and open to the public during normal business hours for those seeking…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 07-27-23 – “Our Hail Mary Pass”
13-year-old Arrested in Dover on Weapon and Drug Charges
The Dover Police Department has arrested a 13-year-old of Dover following a firearm investigation yesterday. On South New Street, he ran away from officers, but they caught him and found a 9mm handgun, along with clothing items belonging to him, in the path he ran from officers. They also found him with 1.2 grams of…
Read MoreApartment Fire in Denton, MD; Multiple Residents Displaced
Multiple individuals who were living in 11 separate units at a three-story apartment building in Denton have been displaced after a fire occurred yesterday. The blaze started in the interior second floor stairwell, but the cause is still under investigation. Damage is estimated at $175,000. The smoke alarm status was present with activation according to…
Read MoreInvestigation Still Ongoing into Block Party Shooting Earlier This Month
The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division (CID) continues to investigate the shooting that occurred on Chippewa Boulevard in Salisbury on July 5th that resulted in one individual being killed and seven others injured. Despite numerous leads and information already obtained during the investigation, the Sheriff’s Office believes that the public may still have…
Read MoreDover Teen Arrested for Shooting at Rockford Crossing Residence
An investigation into shots fired in Dover that began early Saturday morning has led to the arrest of a 16-year-old of Dover. Police say the shooting occurred at Rockford Crossing where officers located a home that had been struck by gunfire. 5 individuals were inside, but no injuries were reported as a result of this…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 7-26-23
User 284190339 · 07 – 26 – 23 Fishing Report Wednesday was another good fishing day, but Thursday is not looking so fine. At Lewes Harbour Marina the report was croaker from the Angler caught over bay structure. The Katydid had flounder from ocean structure. Ray Maxwell had a 7.63-pound flounder on the Katydid on…
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Kelly Blessey – Bethany Dunes – Rainbow after storm. Click for full view
Read MoreSussex County Cooling Stations Available as Area Heat Wave Worsens
As a record-breaking heat wave that has sizzled the southwestern United States heads east, Sussex County is offering a way for you to cool down over the next few days. National Weather Service forecasters are predicting temperatures the next several days to soar into the mid and upper 90s, with heat index values at or…
Read MoreUPDATE: Plea Deal Falls Apart–Hunter Biden was in Court in Wilmington at 10am
Update: Fox News reports that Hunter Biden pleads ‘not guilty’ as his plea deal falls apart during a Delaware court appearance this morning. Original Post: Hunter Biden is due in US District Court in Wilmington this morning, after a plea deal was reached sparing him of felony charges. Attorney Julianne Murray from the Talk of…
Read MoreBethany Beach Joins Coastal Communities in Choosing Ban on Commerical Sale and Production of Marijuana Within Municipal Boundaries
The Bethany Beach Town Council is considering legislation prohibiting the sales and production of marijuana within municipal boundaries. The Town Council had a first reading of this proposed legislation at its most recent Town Council meeting on July 21st. There will be a second reading, and a possible vote, on the proposed legislation on August…
Read MoreLaurel Man Arrested on Drug and Weapon Charges; 7 Children Found During Search Warrant
An investigation into a case of a man who was suspected to be selling guns and drugs in Kent and Sussex Counties has led to the arrest of 19-year-old Timothy Cannon of Laurel. Delaware State Police say yesterday, at about 11:16 a.m., a search warrant was executed on Cannon’s home on Horsey Avenue in Laurel. Detectives found…
Read MoreConstruction Underway on Project Aimed to Enhance Protection of Delaware Memorial Bridge Tower Structures
For those who travel on I-95, construction work on the new Delaware Memorial Bridge Protection System is underway and is expected to be completed in September 2025, according to the Delaware River & Bay Authority. Thomas J. Cook, Executive Director of the DRBA says the current bridge tower pier protection systems are original to each…
Read MoreWorcester County Public Schools Wins $2.6 Million Competitive Stronger Connections Grant Â
Worcester County Public Schools (WCPS) will receive a grant that will provide funding to increase the school system’s capacity to provide students with safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments. The over $2.6 million in funding is from the competitive Stronger Connections grant program under Title IV, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of…
Read MoreLegislation Introduced Aims to Curb Erroneous Payments to Deceased Individuals
Legislation introduced this week aims to save millions of federal dollars by curbing erroneous payments to individuals who have passed away. Senators Tom Carper and John Kennedy of Louisiana yesterday introduced the Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act. Senator Carper’s original bipartisan legislation set up such provisions to curb the erroneous payments for a temporary three-year period, and the new…
Read MoreUPDATE: Second Bat Tests Positive for Rabies in Wicomico County
Update 7/26: A second bat has tested positive for rabies in Salisbury, according to the Wicomico County Health Department. The bat from the area of Adams Avenue tested positive the disease yesterday, July 25th. Original Post from July 21st. A bat has tested positive for rabies near the 500 block of West Isabella Street in…
Read More2023 DE Coastal Cleanup Online Volunteer Registration Now Open
Online volunteer registration is now open for the upcoming 2023 Delaware Coastal Cleanup, which will take place on Saturday, September 23rd from 9 a.m. to noon. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) hosts the annual cleanup, which is now in its 36th year. The event will be held at 45 sites…
Read MoreMagnolia Man Arrested on Weapons and Gun Charges Following Traffic Stop in Dover
Dover Police have arrested a 29-year-old Magnolia man on weapons and gun charges after a traffic stop overnight. Officers stopped the vehicle and contacted the driver, Jordan Patrick. A records check revealed Patrick had a capias for his arrest. Officers found a 9mm handgun, 72 grams of marijuana and 14 grams of mushrooms, which tested positive…
Read MoreSussex County EMS Earns Simulation Accreditation
Sussex County Emergency Medical Services has earned accreditation from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) for its educational training program. SCEMS is the first EMS agency in the world to achieve the designation, typically reserved for hospitals and medical schools, according to the Society. The certification means Sussex County EMS’s high-fidelity simulation training program,…
Read MoreTwo Arrested Following Drug Investigation at Hotel in Dover
A Dover man and woman have been arrested on drug charges and other offenses after a search of a hotel room at the Days Inn led to the discovery of 126 bags of heroin, $1,150, 56 doses of amphetamine pills, 1 gram of crystal methamphetamine, and a 9mm handgun. Along with the drug offenses, 29-year-old Rachel…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 7-25-23
User 284190339 · 07 – 25 – 23 Fishing Report Tuesday the boats that fished ocean structure had flounder and sea bass. Tog were caught out of the inlet and kings were caught from the surf and Eric had a spectacular day in Virginia Beach. I arrived at my son Ric’s house Monday afternoon and…
Read MoreWater Quality Advisory – Herring Point Beach, Cape Henlopen State Park
A water quality advisory has been issued for Herring Point Beach at Cape Henlopen State Park after bacterial results were above the recreational water quality standard. These bacteria most likely originate from wildlife sources and increased rainfall, waves or wildlife feeding near the surf (shorebirds, marine mammals or other warm blooded animals) can result in…
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