Salisbury Teen Charged with 3rd DUI
A Salisbury man has been arrested after Maryland State Police spotted a pickup driving erratically on Route 50 in the area of Booth Street early this morning . Police made a traffic stop after seeing the truck swerving across all lanes of traffic. The driver, 18 year old Gage Dyes was arrested for DUI ā…
Read MorePositive Coronavirus Tests Reach 90,000 in DE; Vaccine Now in Over 329,000 DE Arms
While vaccine is being administered ā to now over 329,000 Delawareans, people are still testing positive for coronavirus. Delaware reached the 90,000 mark with an additional 239 positive tests on Friday ā 23 of them from Sussex County. The number of hospitalizations remains below 100 ā but increased by 6 on Friday to 89 ā…
Read MoreTwo Charged with Felony Drug Offenses after Traffic Stop Near Seaford
Two men have been charged with felony drug offenses after a traffic stop on Saturday near Seaford. Delaware State Police spotted a BMW with improper window tinting and stopped the vehicle on Dove Road. Police identified the driver as 26 year old Lyn Deputy of Bridgeville and passenger as 25 year old Lemuel Hurst of…
Read MoreVIDEO: Pre-Registration Now Being Taken for Mass Vaccination Sites in Maryland
The State of Maryland has launched a new platform for eligible Marylanders to pre-register to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at one of the stateās mass vaccination sites. Once pre-registered, Marylanders will be notified once an appointment is available, and will be able to verify their pre-registration status and reserve an appointment. Marylanders inĀ Phase 1Ā eligible populations…
Read MoreWGMD Radio Flea Market 3-13-21
3-13-21 Flea Market Dale – 302-396-7866 – WANTED: Sousaphone Melva – 302-22-0296 – Antique olive green claw feet couch – $75 – Oak 5-chair rectangular table – $150 Chuck – 302-945-5068 – (22) collapsible crab traps w/floats attached, clam rakes – Will sell as a package for $20 Deb – 302-567-9330 – Bedroom suite: queen…
Read MoreDSP Warning of Recent Phone Scam in Delaware
Delaware State Police are issuing the following advisory in response to a recent phone scam reported in Delaware. The Delaware State Police have recently taken reports of incidents where individuals have received phone calls from someone posing as a family member in trouble and need financial assistance. During these most recent scam calls, the recipient…
Read MoreCoronavirus Pop-up Testing Sites for Sussex & Kent Counties Next Week
Governor John Carney, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) announced the list of community testing sites throughout Delaware next week. Testing locations listed below include pop-up and Curative trailer sites, as well as community sites hosted by New Castle County and Henrietta Johnson Medical Center. āWe need to stay vigilant to prevent…
Read MoreMilford PD End 2-Month Drug Investigation with Multiple Arrests
A 2-month drug investigation ended Thursday when Milford Police, with help from multiple police agencies, went into a North Street residence with a search warrant and charged 13 people with a variety of offenses. The MPD Drug Unit was assisted by MPD’s K9, Patrol, and Criminal Divisions, as well as officers from the Dover Police…
Read MoreDel. Jury Trials May Resume In June
Jury trials in Delaware may resume in June, as courts prepare to move into Phase Three of reopening. Chief Justice Collins Seitz Junior said Friday that with COVID-19 health metrics improving, the courts hope to resume more normal court operations in June. Courts also plan to schedule vaccination clinics for members of the judiciary and…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 03-12-21 – “What Is Your Price?”
Del. Opportunity Funding May Become Permanent
The Delaware State Senate has passed legislation that expands and makes permanent the Opportunity Funding program that boosts schools with a high population of students from lower-income families or who are still learning English. Under the two-year-old Opportunity Funding program, schools have been able to offer additional support through individualized coaching and mentoring, or appropriate…
Read MoreDel. Bill Looks To Make Voter Registration Easier
More Delawareans may get registered to vote through the DMV under a bill introduced Thursday in the State Senate. Drivers already have the option when they conduct a transaction with the DMV to register or re-register as voters, but many decline because they are in a rush. Senate Bill 5, sponsored by Senator Kyle Evans…
Read MoreEastern Shore Vaccination Clinic Nears Opening
The Wicomico County Health Department is relocating its vaccination clinic and testing operations, as the State of Maryland prepares to open a mass vaccination clinic serving the Eastern Shore at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center in Salisbury. The local health department will operate vaccination clinics at the Centre of Salisbury at the former Tuesday…
Read More‘Ghost Guns’ Targeted With Del. Legislation
Manufacturing or possessing a ‘ghost gun’ could become a crime in Delaware. Ghost guns are made at home with kits, can be sold by unlicensed dealers and can be purchased without a background check.They have no serial numbers and cannot be traced, and they can often get through metal detectors. House Majority Leader Valerie Longhurst,…
Read MoreMd. House Approves Police Reform Package
The Maryland House of Delegates has approved a much-debated package of police reforms which includes limitations on no-knock warrants and addresses other matters of law enforcement conduct. Provisions in the Law Enforcement Officer’s Bill of Rights would also be curtailed. The amended legislation goes back to the State Senate. The vote of 96-40 came one…
Read MoreDel. Elementary School Students’ Mental Health Addressed With Legislation
The mental health and well-being of Delaware elementary school students is a concern addressed with legislation in the General Assembly. The measure would allow schools to hire counselors, social workers, psychologists or other mental health professionals based on the numbers of students enrolled. House Majority Leader Valerie Longhurst, D-Bear, is the sponsor of House Bill…
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Red Moulinier – Rehoboth Beach – Rehoboth sunrise / Click for full view
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 03-11-21 – “The Constitution Commission: A Second Glance”
Attempted Murder Suspect Arrested
A Greenwood man who was wanted for attempted murder and related offenses has been arrested, according to Delaware State Police. Police said Thursday that 38-year-old Kasandan Clanton of Greenwood was a passenger in a vehicle that was stopped on Route 16 Wednesday. Clanton was identified as a suspect in a December 4th shooting on Mill…
Read MoreUpdate: Missing 83-Year-Old Woman Located
An 83-year-old Salisbury woman who went missing Thursday morning has been located. According to Maryland State Police, Mary Lee Pusey was found safe later in the day.
Read MoreMd. State Police Plan Saturation Patrols
Maryland State Police have advised people who are thinking about celebrating St. Patrick’s Day to not test their luck of the Irish by driving impaired. State Police at the Berlin Barrack said DUI saturation patrols will take place Saturday and Wednesday in partnership with the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office and the Ocean City Police Department.…
Read MoreWhat’s In The $1.9-Trillion COVID Rescue Package?
What is in the $1.9-trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021? Plenty for Delaware, according to Senator Chris Coons. Coons said Wednesday that the measure which received final approval in the House of Representatives will deliver about $1.36-billion to The First State, including $1,400 direct checks to most people. It also supports vaccine distribution, school…
Read MoreUpdate : Fugitive Arrested At Dover Hotel
UPDATE: ———————————————————————————————————————————————– A wanted fugitive who waited two hours before coming out of a Dover hotel had a weapon and ammunition with him, according to Dover Police. Members of the Dover PD Crisis Negotiation Team and Delaware State Police Special Operations Team converged upon the Dover Garden Suites just off South Little Creek Road. 37-year-old…
Read MoreDel. Introduces Mobile ID App
The Delaware DMV plans to roll out a digital ID credential through a new app, which will allow licensed drivers and identification card holders to use their smartphones as a form of ID. Motor vehicles officials say Delaware Mobile ID will have security features that will protect against identity theft. Users will also be offered…
Read MoreWGMD Picture of the Day
Throwback Thursday remembering Bruce “Bill” Rogers – creator of “Rogers Radio.” As Mike Bradley so aptly said on Bruce’s Facebook page, “Bill brought an energy, passion and conviction on all his talk shows. He was very mild mannered off the air and quiet but when that mic went on he brought it every time.” Bruce passed away on September 23 after a long battle with cancer. He’s now in Heaven where there are no global warming degrees! RIP my friend. / Click for full view
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