DSP Looking for Information in 1992 Murder
Your help is needed to identify who killed 17 year old Elva Poore of Chesapeake City, Maryland in June of 1992. Delaware State Police say her death was ruled a homicide after her body was found along the edge of Route 13 north of Odessa – she was last seen alive during Senior Week in…
Read MoreBerlin Man Sentenced To Federal Prison on Drug Distribution Charges
A Berlin man has been sentenced to 7 years in federal prison for possession with the intent to distribute crack cocaine. According to 49 year old Marcus Pitts’s guilty plea, “In September 2018, members of the Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team (WCCET) were investigating Pitts for suspected drug distribution. While conducting surveillance at Pitts’s residence…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 6-17-22
Friday was hot and windy at the beach. Jordan from Henlopen Tackle is running a surf fishing tournament from June 17th until July 1st. There will be prizes for the largest striped bass, bluefish and kingfish. Stop by the shop on Savannah Road and find out all the details. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle said…
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Al Nardi – Long Neck – Virginia Avenue beach in Rehoboth Beach. Click for full view
Read MoreBreaking: Crash outside Rehoboth with Critical Injuries and Multiple Patients for Flyout
Rescue crews are on the scene of a crash with persons reported trapped and one vehicle possibly on fire. It was reported around 10:45 p.m. on John J. Williams Highway and Warrington Road outside Rehoboth. Trooper 2 and LifeNet 64 medevac helicopters are en route to the Beacon Elementary School for flyouts. WGMD/WGMD.com will provide…
Read MoreMJ Powell with Executive Director of The Delaware Farm Bureau, Don Clifton – 06-17-22
FDA Authorizes Covid-19 Vaccines for Kids Under 5 Years Old
The FDA has authorized the first COVID-19 vaccines for children under the age of 5 to as young as 6-months – and pending recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control – parents could begin scheduling vaccines for their children as early as next week. The FDA authorized emergency use of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines.…
Read MoreSussex Unemployment Drops; DE Unemployment Unchanged for 3rd Month
Sussex County’s unemployment numbers continue to fall – dropping 4-tenths of a point from April to May to 3.8% (from 4.2%) while the state’s overall numbers remained at 4.5% for the third month in a row. Delaware has seen 8100 more jobs in the past year – with the biggest growth in Leisure and Hospitality…
Read MoreDSP Arrest Suspect in Murder Investigation Near Long Neck
Delaware State Police have made an arrest in a murder investigation that began on June 7th when a body was found on the property of Baywood Green Golf Course near Long Neck. Police learned that the victim, 64 year old Lewis Fetrow of Millsboro had been stabbed multiple times and investigation led police to identify…
Read MoreHooked on Fishing with Scott Lenox of Fish in OC – 06-17-22
Mike Bradley with Maryland House Delegate 37B, Chris Adams – 06-17-22
A Salute For Outgoing Lewes Mayor Ted Becker
Outgoing Lewes Mayor Ted Becker will be honored for his achievements in office this afternoon (Friday). Mayor and Council invite the public to a tribute to Becker for his service as Mayor, Council member and as a member of the Planning Commission. The celebration takes place between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. at Margaret H.…
Read MoreUpdate: More Gun Bills Advance In Del. General Assembly
The Delaware State Senate has given final legislative approval to three gun-related bills, following a push by Democratic leaders and Governor John Carney just a few weeks ago. Two other gun bills have also been approved and sent to the House for consideration. “Today was a victory for the vast majority of Delawareans who demanded…
Read MorePrincess Anne Police Chief Injures In Crash
Two people have been injured in a crash on Maryland Route 90 at Route 113, including the Police Chief of the Princess Anne police Department.Maryland State Police said a preliminary investigation indicates that a 75-year-old Ocean City man was attempting to make a U-turn Thursday in front of an unmarked Princess Anne Police patrol vehicle.The…
Read MoreThe Bidens Return To Rehoboth This Weekend
President Biden will spend another weekend at his North Shores home.The White House schedule indicates that Mr. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden will depart from the White House late this morning (Friday) and will arrive in Rehoboth a few minutes before noon.The Bidens were in Rehoboth Beach two week ago, a visit that…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 6-16-22
Thursday was a lousy day at the beach. All of my reporting stations had nothing to report. There have been some major changes in the way NOAA, the Mid-Atlantic Marine Fisheries Management Council and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission set regulations for recreational fishermen in the future. All of us who thought we had…
Read MoreUpdate: Girl Critically Injured in Millsboro Boat Accident
One girl was critically injured and at least one other child was injured last night during a boating accident that involved a boat pulling children on tubes. The boat eventually struck a dock in the Millsboro area. It was reported around 5:15 p.m. at the end of Warwick Road which is off the…
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Marsha Murphy – Pelicans nesting – Saxis, VA. Click for full view
Read MoreDel. House Passes Large-Capacity Magazine Ban Legislation
The Delaware House of Representatives has passed a bill that would ban the sale of large-capacity magazines capable of holding more than 17 rounds. The vote in the House Thursday on SB 6(s) was 23 in favor, 18 against. The measure goes to the State Senate for consideration. Under the bill, penalties would be enhanced…
Read MoreNew Del. Law Would Enhanced Penalties For Assault Against Healthcare Workers
Violence against more healthcare workers in Delaware would be a felony offense under legislation given final approval in the State Senate.Delaware Code already classifies assault against people in various professions as a second-degree crime, including physicians, nurses and EMT’s. However, it did not include numerous other employees in a health system who have close contact…
Read MoreMERR Dolphin Count Scheduled For Sat. July 16th
If you are interested in spending two hours counting dolphins, you may want to mark Saturday, July 16th on your calendar. That is the date of the annual MERR Institute (Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute) dolphin count. Volunteers will be stationed at designated observation points between Fenwick Island and Woodland Beach. For more information,…
Read MoreThe Maryland Political Review with Greg Kline – 06-16-22
Mike Bradley with DelDot Secretary, Deputy and Spokesman, Nicole Majeski, Shante Hastings and CR McCleod – 06-16-22
Mike Bradley with Madelyn Rowan of the White Marlin Open – 06-16-22
Wicomico Co. Schools Address Disturbing Video On Social Media
A disturbing video on social media has drawn a response from Wicomico County Public Schools and the Sheriff’s Office.According to school officials, Parkside High School administration was made aware of the video Tuesday, apparently created by a Parkside student that shows a teenager with a gun uttering a ‘violent, racist statement.’ Some students shared the…
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