Man Punches Other Man, Threatens Him With Bat
A Lincoln man is charged with threatening an acquaintance with a baseball bat. Delaware State Police say 70-year-old Charles Harrison punched a 34-year-old man in the face for using Harrison’s cellphone late Saturday afternoon. Harrison is also accused of grabbing a baseball bat and swinging it, threatening the victim. Harrison is charged with assault, aggravated…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 8-24-20
Sunday was a good fishing day and good fish were caught. The rest of the week looks like two to three-foot seas and west winds. Take lots of DEET. Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina said on Saturday the Strike Zone had tuna and sea bass. The Chasin’ Tail had a good catch of sea bass…
Read MoreRehoboth Police Investigate Biden Campaign Sign Thefts
This past week — ironically the same week as the Democratic National Convention — Rehoboth Beach police received five complaints regarding thefts of Biden campaign signs from the Country Club Estates area. Biden signs were taken from two properties on State Road on Sunday and another last Monday. Police also received a theft report from Country Club Drive last…
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Marty Barret – Milton – Overlooking Gordons Pond / Click for full view
Read MoreSeaford Woman Charged with 7th DUI
A Seaford woman has been charged with her 7th offense DUI after a vehicle crash near Bridgeville. Delaware State Police say 39 year old Melissa Jurado of Seaford was found near her vehicle around 3:30 Saturday morning – and showed signs of impairment. Police also detected an odor of alcohol. A DUI investigation was started…
Read MoreHouston Man Arrested After Leading DSP on Chase
A Houston man has been arrested after he led Delaware State Police on a chase while driving a stolen motorcycle. Police spotted the motorcycle on Greely traveling on the wrong side of the road, but when the trooper tried to stop the rider – he raced off leading police on a chase that ended at…
Read MoreWilmington Man Arrested After Threatening Demonstrators in Dover
A Wilmington man was arrested on gun charges after a pointed a weapon at pro-life demonstration at the Dover Planned Parenthood Friday morning. Dover Police say 31 year old Jerome Aniska contacted the demonstrators who were on a public sidewalk and an argument began. That’s when Aniska pulled a handgun and made threatening statements to…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 8-23-20
My hope for good weather on Thursday was not realized as Ric and I faced a stiff northeast wind and three to four-foot seas upon clearing Rudee Inlet. We tried to troll for Spanish and king mackerel to no avail and after four hours we gave up. I was the worst beating I have had…
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Donny Reed – Ocean City – Beach at Ocean City in 2006 / Click for full view
Read MoreWGMD Radio Flea Market 8-22-20
Jarret – 302-875-2939 2020 Polaris ATV 450 4×4 – $5600 Matthew – 302-841-1424 Huge Entertainment Center – 10.4ft wide x 6.3ft high x 18in deep – $100 Charlie – 302-233-0596 Troybuilt 7hp 21 inch lawn mower – fairly new – electric start Patty – 302-253-8030 Medical chair with trays – $450 Coffee table – $45…
Read MoreMilford Man Charged in Domestic Incident
A Milford man has been charged after a domestic incident Friday night. Delaware State Police were called to the area of Cedar Creek Road and Heritage Road in Lincoln for a stabbing in a vehicle. Police found the vehicle and contacted the 40 year old female victim from Milford with cuts to her head and…
Read MoreSeaford Police Investigating Shooting Incident on Collins Avenue
Seaford Police were called to Collins Avenue for a report of shots fired. Police found that two people had been shot and were taken to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Police learned that before the incident there was a large gathering of people. Police ask anyone with video or pictures of the gathering…
Read MoreDPH UPDATE: New Daily Coronavirus Cases, Hospitalizations, Recoveries Remain Steady
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the most recent statistics related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6 p.m. Thursday, August 20, 2020. A total of 16,770 positive cases of COVID-19 among Delaware residents have been reported to DPH since March 11, 2020, including 8,839 individuals…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 8-22-20
Still plan to be in Virginia Beach on Friday and looking for continued good weather. The flounder fishing this summer has been very good for those who work at catching these fish. While it is possible to go out, bait up, put you rod in a holder and drag the rig in front of a…
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Barb Moulinier – Rehoboth Beach – Taking a quick drink on the Rehoboth Bay / Click for full view
Read MoreSussex Tech to Begin School Year with Modified Remote Learning Plan on Sept 8
Sussex Tech students will begin the 2020-2021 school year on a modified remote learning plan through the first marking period with teachers having the flexibility to hold in-person programs on a voluntary basis – with parental permission. The district made its announcement on Friday after the Board of Education voted to approve the plan Thursday…
Read MoreMD Statewide Positivity at 3.08%; Somerset County over 5%
Maryland’s statewide seven-day average positivity rate has fallen again – to a low of 3.08% – the daily positivity rate is at 2.71%. These are the lowest levels recorded since the start of the pandemic. Maryland has been below the target of 5% since June 25th. Governor Larry Hogan says that 23 of 24 jurisdictions…
Read MoreLaurel Teen Charged with Child Abuse
Laurel Police with help from the Division of Family Services is investigating allegations of child abuse against 19 year old Adrionna Carr of Laurel. Police were advised of an infant at Nanticoke Hospital that sustained serious physical injuries while in the care of his mother. The child was taken to AI DuPont Children’s Hospital for…
Read MoreNew EB Left Turn Lanes at Rts 50 & 589 Near Berlin Open
A new turn lane from eastbound Route 50 onto Route 589/Racetrack Road near Ocean Pines is now open. The $3.1-million project adds a needed second left turn lane and will serve residents, travelers and those visiting the Ocean Downs Casino and will reduce the amount of traffic stacking on Route 50 up to turn left.…
Read MoreUPDATED: DNREC LIFTS Recreational Swimming Advisory for Beach at Rehoboth Avenue
UPDATED 8/21/20 3:20pm – DNREC lifted a recreational swimming advisory for Rehoboth Beach at Rehoboth Avenue Friday afternoon after water quality tests taken Thursday showed bacteria levels had returned below the advisory level. ======================================================== DNREC has issued a recreational swimming advisory for Rehoboth Beach at Rehoboth Avenue based on elevated levels of bacteria found today…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 08-21-20 – “My Life On The Radio”
Crisfield Fire at Abandoned House Under Investigation
Maryland Fire Marshal investigators are looking into a fire at an abandoned house on Byrdtown Road near Crisfield. The fire was discovered by a passerby just before 10 last night (8/20). Firefighters from Crisfield quickly controlled the fire which damaged the front of the home. Anyone with information – contact the Deputy State Fire Marshal’s…
Read MoreUPDATED: Lopez Arrested; Missing 2 Year Old from Georgetown, DE found in California
UPDATED 8/21/10 – A woman who sparked an Amber Alert when she abducted her son has been arrested after turning herself into Georgetown Police. Police say 26 year old Angelina Lopez was originally charged with child abuse in June and was issued a no-contact order with her son and permitted supervised visitation. On July 26…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 8-21-20
I certainly hope the weather is good on Thursday because I plan to be fishing in Virginia Beach with my son Ric. We try to get together at least once a year, usually before he has to begin teaching his High School English class. The fishing pier at Cape Henlopen State Park has provided steady…
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