Ocean City Police Arrest Five on Handgun Violations
Ocean City Police tried to stop a vehicle driving without headlights around 17th Street and Baltimore Avenue Monday night around 11. The driver failed to stop. Several times various officers tried to stop the vehicle as the driver ran red lights and made unsafe lane changes, until an officers at 59th Street successfully deployed stop…
Read MoreDrive Thru Mobile Food Pantry Wednesday in Greenwood
The Food Bank of Delaware will hold a drive-through mobile food pantry Wednesday in Greenwood at the Greenwood United Methodist Church on West Market Street in Greenwood from 11am to 1pm or until supplies last. Pre-registration is urged, bring proof that you live in Delaware and bring your ticket either printed or digitally on your…
Read MoreDover-Area Drug Trafficking Organization Charged by Federal Indictment
A federal grand jury returned a superseding indictment last week charged three men from Dover and one from Middletown with conspiring to distribute cocaine, methamphetamine and fentanyl along with other drug and gun crimes. Officials say the amount of fentanyl seized from this organization is the largest know fentanyl seizure in Delaware history. According to…
Read MoreStockton Man Sentenced to 40 Years for 2nd Degree Murder
A Stockton man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for 2nd degree murder, 1st and 2nd degree assault and reckless endangerment. Worcester County Circuit Court Judge Beau Oglesby presided over the 3-day trial in March where a jury found 41 year old Sherronte Robins guilty. Judge Oglesby imposed the 40 year sentence on…
Read MoreDNREC Adds Protected Acreage Thru Open Space Program
Thirteen new properties have been added as protected acreage through the Open Space program. A total of 597 acres is now under conservation statewide – most of this is in Kent and Sussex Counties. DNREC manages 17 state parks, 20 wildlife areas and dozens of public recreation access areas including trails, overlooks, boardwalks, fishing piers…
Read MoreFenwick Island Officials Looking for 2nd Round Public Comments on Little Assawoman Bay Dredge Project
Today is the final day that comment can be made to the US Army Corps of Engineers on the first round of public notification related to Fenwick Island’s critical dredging project. The plans is for the Little Assawoman Bay – to clear out two canals that are channels to the bay for easier navigation for…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 07-11-23 – “The Fate of a Puppet” with Background
Mike Bradley with Nicole Acle and Jan Greenhawk of Moms for Liberty – 07-11-23
Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 7-10-23
User 284190339 · 07 – 10 – 23 Fishing Report Monday was another good weather day. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that the Katydid had flounder and sea bass from ocean structure. Andrea Monetti and Mike caught 31 triggerfish from an undisclosed location on Sunday. Captain Keith on the Surface Tension had his party on some…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Arrested on Drug & Weapons Charges
A Salisbury man has been arrested on weapons charges. Wicomico County Sheriff’s office arrested 20 year old Mykii Lee Sellers on Saturday after going into his Truitt Street home with a search warrant where they found marijuana indicative of distribution. Police learned that Sellers was using a vacant residence next door to store contraband and…
Read MoreSussex County Council to Hold Public Interview for P&Z Commission Nominee
After a week off to celebrate our nation’s birthday, the Sussex County Council will be in session Tuesday morning. The Council will have a presentation and recognition of the Delaware State Police and also hear a review of the now-ended General Assembly session. Again the Council will hold a public interview for a nominee to…
Read MoreBeach Replenishment Continues in Bethany Beach & South Bethany
The 2023 beach replenishment work continues in Delaware with work still going on in Bethany Beach and South Bethany. In Bethany Beach the dune crossovers at Garfield Parkway, Hollywood Street and Parkwood Street are closed. The US Army Corps of Engineers says replenishment work is ongoing with sand placement operations expected to be completed late…
Read MoreWilmington Man Arrested for DUI & Weapons Offenses Near Frederica
A Delaware State Trooper on patrol on Route 1 Sunday morning around 5 near Frederica spotted an orange Outlander traveling at a high rate of speed. A traffic stop was made and the driver, 50 year old Larry Murray of Wilmington, showed signs of impairment. Field tests were given and Murray was arrested. A search…
Read MoreMid-Atlantic Regional Lifeguard Championships at Rehoboth Beach Wednesday
The US Lifesaving Association’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Lifesaving Championships will be held Wednesday, July 12, in Rehoboth Beach. This is the 27th year that the Rehoboth Beach Patrol has hosted the even, which showcases the skills to be an ocean lifeguard. About 300 guards from New York to Virginia will compete – hoping to qualify for…
Read MoreComments on Chesapeake Bay Crossing Study: Tier 2 Due Tuesday
Anyone wishing to comment on the transit, bicycle and pedestrian considerations for the Chesapeake Bay Crossing Study: Tier 2 has until midnight Tuesday to submit them to the Maryland transportation Authority. The Tier 2 Study focuses on the 2-mile-wide corridor containing the existing Bay Bridge (also known as Corridor 7). The Tier 2 study will…
Read MoreUPDATED: Death Investigation at Indian River Inlet
UPDATED 2:18pm – Delaware State Police report that a man intentionally jumped from the Indian River Inlet Bridge and was later found dead in the water. Because it appears to be a suicide, no additional information will be released. ========================================================= Delaware State Police confirm to the Talk of Delmarva that there is a death investigation…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 07-10-23 – “Republican Sponsored Group Think”
Dover Man Charged after Disturbance at Doverama Bowling Saturday Night
A Dover man has been arrested for aggravated menacing after he caused a disturbance at Doverama Bowling in Dover Saturday night just before midnight. Delaware State Police were called for a disorderly man who was chasing customers with a large razor blade in the parking lot. Police identified him as 44 year old Travis Driggus,…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 7-9-23
User 284190339 · 07 – 09 – 23 Fishing Report Sunday saw good weather and good fishing. There are two notices that you should be aware of. The first one concerns the area at Gordons Pond that was closed to protect the piping plover. A fox didn’t get the memo and ate the bird. The…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Picture of the Day
Dave Nelson – Ocean View – Hummingbird Garden in Ocean View. Click for full view
Read MoreEarly Saturday Morning Crisfield Fire Under Investigation
Firefighters in Crisfield were called for a structure fire just after 1:30 Saturday morning. When crews arrived at the 2-story Boone Road home they found fire in the kitchen and that the smoke alarm failed to activate. Firefighters put the fire out quickly – the cause is under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal.…
Read MoreEvening Water Main Shutdown – Downtown Salisbury Monday Night
The City of Salisbury will be shut down the water main on South Division on Monday, July 10th at 9pm. This shutdown is in coordination with the Unity Square Project, where some sections of the water main need to be reevaluated. The appropriate testing will be done on these sections in the evening so there…
Read MoreUPDATED: Civilian Plane Violates Rehoboth Beach Air Space; President Biden Hits the Beach
UPDATED – 7/9/23 – 6am – Some tense moments Saturday morning after civilian aircraft violated the restricted airspace over Rehoboth Beach – and a NORAD F-16 fighter escorted the plane out of the area. NORAD officials say flares, which may have been visible to the public, were deployed during the incident. It’s believed the President…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 7-8-23
User 284190339 · 07 – 08 – 23 Fishing Report Saturday was not the best weather day, yet we did see a few fish caught. At Lewes Harbour Marina the report was slower fishing for the Katydid who only came back with 20 flounder. The Sea Jay II and the Chasin’ Tail had some flounder,…
Read MoreDelaware State Fair Increasing Security
The Delaware State Fair is preparing for over 300,000 visitors later this month when the State Fair opens in Harrington on July 20th. Fair officials are working with local and state law enforcement to develop increased security – increased security cameras, fixed security bollards, increased police staffing and walk through metal detectors that will be…
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