Posts Tagged ‘caroline county’
Denton Deck Fire Under Investigation by MD State Fire Marshal’s Office
A passerby spotted a fire at a home on Burrsville Road in Denton just before 4:30 Friday morning and called 9-1-1 and alerted the residents to the fire. Denton Volunteer Firefighters found a exterior attached deck on fire and had the fire under control in about 25 minutes. The Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating…
Read MoreMSP Investigate Fatal Crash in Caroline County
Maryland State Police were called for a crash on Route 480 north of Eveland Road in Caroline County just before 2 o’clock Friday afternoon. Police found an Isuzu box truck crossed the center line and police believe the driver of the Kia tried to avoid a head on crash and went off the shoulder of…
Read MorePreliminary Testing Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Caroline County
The Maryland Department of Agriculture has announced a presumptive positive case of H5 Avian Influenza on a commercial broiler farm in Caroline County. This is the third case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) on a commercial poultry farm in Caroline County this year and the fourth case in Maryland in 2026. State officials have quarantined all…
Read MoreFamily of Four in Denton Displaced Following House Fire
A family of four has been displaced as a result of a fire that occurred yesterday in Caroline County, and they are now being assisted by the American Red Cross. The fire occurred on Harmony Road in Denton at a one-story, wood framed, single-family home. The house was unoccupied at the time of the fire. A passerby…
Read MoreRidgely Man Arrested for 2nd Degree Murder
Emergency personnel were called to a home on Maple Avenue in Ridgely Monday morning for a 65 year old man in cardiac arrest. When Caroline County Sheriff’s office and Ridgely Fire and EMS personnel arrived the victim was deceased and showed injuries consistent with an assault. Investigation showed that a physical altercation occurred between the…
Read MoreFelton Man Extradited, Faces Burglary and Theft Charges in Caroline County
A Felton man was extradited this week from the State of Delaware and served a total of seven active warrants through the Caroline County District and Circuit Courts. The warrants stemmed from a series of burglaries and thefts that occurred in the Fall of 2023. Todd Hockensmith faces numerous charges that include Burglary First, Second,…
Read MoreFire Officials Investigating Attempted Arson Attempts in Caroline County; Multiple Vehicles Targeted
Deputy State Fire Marshals are investigating an attempted arson at Murphy’s Transport on West Belle Road in Ridgely, Caroline County where multiple vehicles were targeted. On the morning of July 7th, the owner discovered damage to the interior of one truck and later discovered that other vehicles had also been targeted. The total estimated damage…
Read MoreAccidental Drowning Deaths of Two Young Children in Caroline County
The Caroline County Sheriff’s Office has conducted a thorough investigation into the drowning deaths of the two young children, which happened on June 29th. It has been determined that these tragedies were accidental. At about 7:30 p.m. on the 29th, deputies responded to Greensboro Road in Greensboro for the drowning report. When deputies arrived, they…
Read MoreGreensboro, Maryland Man Serving 50 Years for Sexual Abuse of a Minor
A 38-year-old Greensboro, Maryland man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison by Judge S. James Sarbanes in Wicomico County for sexually abusing a minor—receiving the maximum penalty allowed by law for the crime. Enemias Bautista Perez pleaded guilty in Wicomico County earlier this year. This sentence in Wicomico County will run consecutively to…
Read MoreStrong Winds Saturday Fuel Several Large Woods Fires in Sussex County
Strong winds Saturday kept Delmarva firefighters busy with several large brush and woods fires throughout Sussex County. Two of the larger fires were in western Sussex – one near Seaford – and one west of Laurel. Seaford firefighters were called around 12:30 for a brush fire in the area of Old Furnace Road and Ponderosa…
Read MoreSnow Drifting Issues in the Area
There have been numerous reports of snow drifting issues in the area, particularly in Maryland. In Dorchester County–Overnight, numerous roads have become completely covered and impassable due to drifting snow. Many roadways are not even visible beneath the heavy snow, creating extremely hazardous conditions. As a result, the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland State Police, and…
Read MoreUPDATED: Funeral Information for MD State Senator Richard Colburn
UPDATED – 12/31/24 – Funeral information for Senator Richard Colburn has been released. A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025, from 10am until 12noon at Open Bible Church, 1619 Race Street, Cambridge, MD 21613. A memorial service will immediately follow at the church beginning at 12noon. Burial will be private. ====================================== Maryland…
Read MoreOvernight Crossroad Pipe Replacement to Begin Monday on MD 328 in Caroline County
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (SHA) will replace crossroad pipes under MD 328 (New Bridge Road) at two locations between Willow Pond and Saulsbury roads in Caroline County beginning October 20. All work will be completed by mid-November, weather permitting. Motorists should be alert for a single-lane flagging operation during work hours,…
Read MoreTwo Arrested for Burglary and Assault in Caroline County
Two individuals were arrested and are being held without bond for burglarizing a home, damaging property and assaulting the victim (s). According to deputies from the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office, the burglary and assault occurred on October 15th on Mill Street in Greensboro. Prior to deputies arriving on the scene, they learned that the two…
Read MoreMaryland State Police Investigating Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash
Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred yesterday evening in Caroline County. The driver and sole occupant of a Ford involved in the crash, identified as 30-year-old Courtney Dunn of Salisbury was pronounced dead at the scene. The other driver—identified as 41-year-old Paulton Panton of Preston, Maryland–Â who was operating a Chevrolet…
Read MoreStorms Leave a Path of Downed Power Lines and Trees on Delmarva
Much of Delmarva was under storm watches and warnings until about 9 Saturday night. During last night’s storm, Milford Police reported a city-wide power outage – power there has been restored. There has been quite a bit of damage reported – mainly trees and wires down in Bridgeville, Houston, the Denton and Preston areas of…
Read MoreStaying Safe During Extreme Heat & Cooling Centers
COOLING CENTERS: STAYING SAFE IN EXTREME HEAT: The Division of Public Health (DPH) is asking Delaware residents to prepare for extreme heat this week and prevent heat-related illness as temperatures rise. On hot days and warm nights, our bodies have less chance to recover, placing everyone at risk for heat-related illness. When temperatures and humidity…
Read MoreCaroline County Cooling Centers
These centers will provide a safe environment and relief from the heat during their regular hours. Please call ahead to confirm hours and availability.
Read MoreFire at Vacant Mobile Home in Caroline County
A fire that occurred at an abandoned and vacant mobile home on Kibler Road in Greensboro in Caroline County is under investigation. The fire was reported by a passerby yesterday afternoon just before 2 p.m. The house had been abandoned for over 15 years, according to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal. The fire…
Read MoreHouse Fire in Preston, Caroline County Caused by Failure of Unspecified Electronic Device
A house fire in Preston in Caroline County yesterday evening has been ruled accidental. According to the Office of the State Fire Marshal, failure of an electronic device caused the fire in the living room at the two-story, single-family home. Damage is estimated at $50,000 and loss of contents at about $25,000. The smoke alarm…
Read MoreUPDATED: Maryland Voters Choose Candidates for President, US Senate & US Congress
UPDATED – 05/14/24 – These results are unofficial with 169 of 1957 precincts still outstanding. Maryland Democrats have overwhelmingly chosen Joe Biden as their candidate for President with 86.52% of the vote. Republicans in Maryland have chosen Donald Trump for their Presidential candidate with 79.89% of the vote. Senator Ben Cardin (D) is not running…
Read MoreTwo Injured in Crash West of Federalsburg
A vehicle crash Monday morning west of Federalsburg is under investigation by Maryland State Police. Police were called to the area of Pepper Road on Route 318 just after 6:30 and learned that the driver of a pickup was westbound on the shoulder trying to pass about 6 cars when the pickup crashed with a…
Read MoreHouse Fire in Caroline County; Cause Under Investigation
The cause of a house fire on Main Street in Hillsboro in Caroline County yesterday evening is under investigation. According to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal, the fire originated in the first-floor bedroom of the two-story, wood-framed, single-family house. One firefighter was injured during fire suppression detail was transported to a local…
Read MoreUPDATED: Missing Man in Caroline County Found Drowned in Pond
UPDATED – 2pm – At approximately 1025 hours on October 24, 2023, the Caroline County Department of Emergency Services received a 911 call for service regarding a drowning in the 25900 block of Hignutt Road in Denton. The Denton Volunteer Fire Company and Caroline County EMS arrived on scene and found a male deceased in…
Read MoreTier 3 Sex Offender in Maryland Arrested for Failing to Provide Required Information
Gary Lee Corkell, who is a Tier 3 Sex Offender, was arrested on a Caroline County District Court Arrest Warrant for failing to provide required information during re-registration appointment. Caroline County Sheriff’s Office Detectives learned that Corkell had been operating a vehicle without providing that information as required by the State of Maryland. Corkell was…
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