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…

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Berlin 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…

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WGMD 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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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.…

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Sussex 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…

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DSP 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…

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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.…

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Update: More Gun Bills Advance In Del. General Assembly

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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…

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Princess 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…

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The Bidens Return To Rehoboth This Weekend

Presidential security in Rehoboth Beach (WGMD Photo)

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…

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WGMD 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…

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Update: 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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New Del. Law Would Enhanced Penalties For Assault Against Healthcare Workers

Marcy Jack, Chief Quality Officer for Beebe Healthcare, an advocate for House Bill 324 is pictured with Senator Trey Paradee, the lead Senate sponsor of HB 324. Representative Bill Bush (not pictured) introduced HB 324 in the House. Photo submitted by Delaware Healthcare Association

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…

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MERR Dolphin Count Scheduled For Sat. July 16th

Photo courtesy of MERR Institute (dolphin count)

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,…

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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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