Millsboro PD Officer Indicted for Drug Tampering
A Millsboro Police sergeant has been indicted for drug tampering. An investigation by the Department of Justice’s Division of Civil Rights & Public Trust revealed that 34 year old Matthew Dufour tampered with and used drugs stored in the Department’s evidence locker. Dufour faces 10 charges and is currently on administrative leave without pay or…
Read MoreFelton Woman Charged for Shoplifting from NCCo Target
A Felton woman has been arrested for shoplifting from the Target at the Christiana Mall Saturday night. Police were called after two unknown female suspects were seen fill up a cart with merchandise inside Target. A white female suspect left the store and was seen scanning the parking lot – then 44 year old Natasha…
Read MoreLaurel Man Arrested on Drug Charges
An investigation into drug possession in Laurel Sunday night led to the arrest of 66 year old Wayne Majors. Delaware State Police were called to the Oasis Travel Plaza for a report of a couple having sex in a parked car. When police arrived and contacted the driver, identified as 66 year old Wayne Majors…
Read MoreClosure of the Woodland Ferry
The Department of Transportation announces the closure of Woodland Ferry on Friday, May 26 & Monday, May 29. Normal operating hours will resume on Tuesday, May 30 at 7:00am.
Read MoreUPDATED: Delaware US Senator Tom Carper Not Seeking 5th Term in US Senate
Delaware US Senator Tom Carper will not run for re-election. Senator Carper made that announcement this morning along the riverfront in Wilmington. He moved to Delaware towards the end of the Vietnam War, where he served in the US Navy. Just three years later he was elected as Delaware Treasurer and served three terms. That…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 05-22-23 – “Short Memories”
Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 5-21-23
Once again, no boats ran to the ocean on Sunday. Some charter and private boats did fish Delaware Bay for black drum. I am happy to see many of these anglers are releasing their fish. Black drum are not that bad to eat, but they can be difficult to clean and the sight of all…
Read MoreAnother Death Investigation in Downtown Rehoboth Beach
EMS crews and Rehoboth Beach police responded to the ocean block of Olive Avenue around 4:30 p.m. Sunday for a woman reported in cardiac arrest. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Rehoboth Beach police along with investigators from the Division of Forensic Science and Delaware State Police assisted with the investigation into the late…
Read MorePhiladelphia Man Arrested after Traffic Stop
A traffic stop on Dairy Farm Road west of Lewes Saturday morning led to the arrest of a Philadelphia man on drug charges. Delaware State Police spotted a Subaru crossing the double yellow line and when they made contact with the driver, 45 year old John Romano, smelled a strong odor of marijuana. Romano produced…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Investigate Pedestrian Fatal in Bethany Beach
UPDATED – 5/21/23 – Delaware State Police have identified 89 year old Celeste Speer of Bethany Beach as the woman who died in a fatal pedestrian collision in the Walgreens parking lot in Bethany Beach on May 19. ============================================================= A Bethany Beach woman is dead after she was struck by an SUV in the Walgreens…
Read MoreEV Town Hall Monday Evening at Sussex Central HS
This coming Friday is the final day that you can comment on the proposed regulations to eliminate the sale of new gasoline and diesel cars, trucks and SUVs in Delaware. There will be a Town Hall meeting at Sussex Central High School Monday evening at 6:30 in the auditorium. This town hall meeting is sponsored…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 5-20-23
Saturday saw small craft advisories on the ocean and they will fly again on Sunday. A couple of boats tried to go for sea bass on Saturday, but they quickly returned to the dock. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that Tristan Ament and Erik Feinauer managed to fish the Coral Beads on Friday and catch two…
Read MoreDrive Thru Mobile Food Pantry Monday in Georgetown
The Food Bank of Delaware will hold a drive thru mobile pantry Monday morning at Crossroad Community Church west of Georgetown beginning at 10am. Register in advance to speed up the check-in process – however this is first come, first served and on-site registration will be available. Remember to clear your trunk or back seat…
Read MoreLewes Home Heavily Damaged by Fire
A fire that heavily damaged a Lewes home Saturday afternoon was accidental. State Fire Marshal investigators say a malfunctioning golf cart in the garage sparked the fire. Lewes and Rehoboth firefighters were called just before 5pm to the home on Robinson Drive and found heavy fire coming from the attached garage. Fire crews were on…
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Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 5-20-23
Susan – 302-396-8508 – Dr. Scholls – 8w, slip on shoes – $15 – Eureka Imperial 840 Upright vacuum – $25 – Bissell Upright – $25 Vicky – 302-645-2790 – Martini & Rossi blue and red beach umbrella – $25 – Set of oak snack tables – $25 – Clothes closet 7ft tall x 2.5ft…
Read MoreWeather Impacting Maritime Day Activities in Lewes
Due to the weather conditions, the following changes are in effect for the Lewes Maritime Day and Overfalls Opening Ceremony scheduled to take place on Saturday, 20 May 2023. The opening ceremony planned for 10 am in Canalfront Park is canceled. However, a smaller memorial service will be held at the gangway of the ship…
Read MoreUD Parents Target of Phone Scam
University of Delaware Police report that the parents of 2 U-D students received scam phone calls from people claiming that their student was being arrested – and money was needed to be sent immediately. In one case the call appeared to come from a University of Delaware PD number. University Police remind you that NO…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 5-19-23
The weather remained too rough for boats to sail on Friday, but 475 anglers entered the Joe Morris Memorial Canal Flounder Tournament that saw Monica Powell come out on top with a 4.93-pound flatfish. I believe this is the first time a lady has won the tournament. Second place went to Wesley Scott with a…
Read MoreShooting Incident Damages Dover Home and an Elementary School
Dover Police are investigating a shooting incident that left a home and a window at an Elementary School damaged. Police were called just before 8 Friday morning after a home on North West Street was struck by gunfire – the home was occupied at the time, but no one was injured. Police learned that just…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Picture of the Day
Jennifer – Gull hanging out at the Rehoboth Beach Yacht & Country Club. Click for full view
Read MoreMSP Traffic Stop on Route 50 near Berlin Leads to Arrests for Drugs and a Stolen Firearm
A traffic stop on Route 50 near Berlin Friday morning in Worcester County led to the arrest of two men on drug and weapons charges. Police stopped a Camry for speeding around 3 Friday morning and noticed possible impairment in the Driver – 31 year old Javon Brittingham of Salisbury. Further investigation turned up a…
Read MoreDover Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for 2nd Degree Murder
A Kent County man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison – suspended after 30 years for 6 months of work release or home confinement. Kent County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Clark sentenced 37 year old Kyle Leonard who pleaded guilty to 2nd degree murder in the shooting death of his mother. Leonard lived…
Read MoreGreenwood Man Charged with Sexual Abuse, Assault & Arson
A Greenwood man has been arrested on numerous counts of sexual abuse and assault following an investigation that began earlier this week. Delaware State Police say an 18 year old woman reported that she was threatened by 52 year old Darren Gingerich the day before at an event that he forced her to leave early.…
Read MoreMillsboro Municipal Election Set for Sat, June 10
Voters in Millsboro will go to the polls on Saturday June 10 to elect three people to the Town Council. In District 2 incumbent Ron O’Neal was the only candidate to file – he will return to the Council. In District 3 incumbent Faye Lingo is challenged by Matthew Davis. For the at-large seat, incumbent…
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