Pedestrian Hit by Mini-Van on Coastal Hwy in Dewey

The irony, just hours after pedestrian safety was a featured topic of Saturday’s candidate forum, a 31-year-old man was seriously injured while crossing Coastal Highway near Rodney Avenue in Dewey Beach. He was struck by the white Toyota Sceana minivan in the southbound lanes around 9:45 p.m. According to EMS reports he was thrown over the hood…

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DSP Looking to Identify Lewes Burglary Suspect

Your help is needed to identify a suspect wanted in connection to a burglary on Thursday, August 19 just after midnight at the Uncle Willies BP Gas Station in Lewes. Delaware State Police say the suspect entered the business and stole merchandise before leaving. The suspect is black, wearing camo shorts, yellow hoodie and black…

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Civil Air Patrol Provides Beach Traffic Reports to DelDOT

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A familiar sound in the sky on summer weekends isn’t always a banner plane. Delaware has been one of the few states that uses the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) for airborne traffic observations. The CAP’s newer fuel-injection six-cylinder Cessna 182s — like the one shown below — generate that unique sound we hear that is more powerful…

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Police Charge Man with DUI after Messy Coastal Hwy Pile-Up

Injuries amazingly minor considering the extensive debris field It took nearly two hours for officials to clean up Coastal Highway this past Saturday night after a five-vehicle crash left an unusual amount of debris scattered on Coastal Highway. Amazingly, ambulances took only three people with minor injuries to the hospital. First responders closed the northbound…

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Man Critically Injured in Scooter Crash Outside Rehoboth

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(updated story) A 61-year-old Rehoboth Beach man is in a hospital in critical condition after colliding with a car while riding a moped in the bus-and-bike lane of Coastal Highway. According to Delaware State Police, the car made a right turn into the parking lot of Cracker Barrel and Econo Lodge Monday night and struck…

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UPDATED: Bicyclist Seriously Injured in Rehoboth Avenue Crash

UPDATED – 7/11/21 8:20am – A Millsboro man has been charged with vehicular assault and other offenses after he struck a bicyclist on Rehoboth Avenue-extended Saturday afternoon. Delaware State Police say a 20 year old Rehoboth woman was riding on the westbound shoulder when 46 year old Derek White failed to stay in his traffic…

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Girl with Bike Critically Injured on Coastal Highway in Dewey Beach

Updated story, news release from Delaware State Police: Delaware State Police continue to investigate a collision between a vehicle and two juveniles on bicycles that occurred Tuesday night in Dewey Beach. On July 6, 2021, at approximately 9:43 p.m., Delaware State Police responded to Coastal Highway southbound in the area of St. Louis Street for…

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Maryland Man Arrested for 2 Rehoboth Robberies

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A Centreville, Maryland man has been arrested after a robbery Thursday night in Rehoboth Beach. Delaware State Police say 39 year old Quintaze Gross approached a man at an ATM machine on Coastal Highway and grabbed him from behind demanding money and threatening to shoot him. The victim struggled and got free – pulled his…

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Bicycle Safety Checkpoints Return to Coastal Hwy This Week

The first bicycle safety checkpoint for 2021 is scheduled for Thursday, June 24, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Nike Outlet and Royal Farms along either side of Coastal Highway outside of Rehoboth. Just look for the canopy. The Sussex Cyclists and DelDOT personnel will be available to assist bicyclists with local biking info,…

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Coastal Highway Motel Robbery Investigated

A robbery at the Anchorage Inn on Coastal Highway is under investigation. According to Delaware State Police, a man entered the motel Wednesday night at about 9:34 p.m. and asked for change from the front desk clerk. The employee obtained the money from somewhere else in the motel and returned, but the suspect asked for…

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Nicola Pizza Downtown Rehoboth Properties Sold

Nicola Pizza has reportedly sold its two downtown Rehoboth Beach properties for a combined $4-million. The Cape Gazette reports that Trahos Capital Investments LLC is the buyer of Nicola’s Rehoboth Avenue and North First Street properties. The pizza restaurant plans to relocate to Coastal Highway. The Trahos family already owns several other commercial properties in…

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Crash Impacts Traffic On Route 1 NB at 5 Points

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UPDATE: A crash on Route 1 northbound was cleared at Five Points shortly before 7:00 a.m. ———————————————————————————————————————————————— A crash is causing delays on Route 1 northbound at Route 9, the Five Points intersection. The crash occurred after 5:30 a.m. Northbound traffic was being detoured onto Route 9 and Minos Conaway Road. Several vehicles were left…

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Wounded Milford Police Officer Honored

Milford Police Chief Kenneth Brown honors Senior Cpl Timothy Webb, photo courtesy of Chief Brown Twitter feed
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A Milford Police Senior Corporal who was shot and wounded in the line of duty during a task force operation along Coastal Highway has been recognized as Milford Police Officer of the Year. Senior Corporal Timothy T.J. Webb received the honor from Police Chief Kenneth Brown. City Council members also expressed their appreciation. Webb continues…

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Wounded Officer Gets A Rolling Salute

Milford Police Cpl. Timothy Webb is pictured with the late K-9 Henk in 2017. (photo courtesy of Milford Police)

A Milford Police officer who was shot and wounded while a fugitive task force was attempting to make an arrest along Coastal Highway this month received a rolling show of support Saturday. Members of Jeepers Back the Blue drove their Jeeps in the Dover area Saturday and took part in a convoy to the rehabilitation…

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Update – 2 Drivers Hurt In Route 1 Wreck

3-vehicle crash, Route 1 near Milton Dec. 22nd photo courtesy of Milton Fire Dept.
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Delaware State Police are investigating a crash on Route 1 near Milton that sent two drivers to a hospital Tuesday morning. Police say a northbound pick-up truck driven by a 22-year-old Bethany Beach man traveled into the median near the Broadkill Bridge and struck a guardrail on the southbound side. Then the vehicle flipped several…

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Wounded Officer Released From Hospital For Rehab

Milford Senior Corporal Timothy Webb was given a hero's salute as he left Christiana Hospital Thursday (photo courtesy of New Castle County Paramedics)

One week after he was shot during an attempted arrest along Coastal Highway near Rehoboth Beach, Milford Police Senior Corporal Timothy Webb was released from Christiana Hospital Thursday. Webb, a member of a fugitive task force, suffered several gunshot wounds during an exchange of gunfire with Evelio Rivera of Reading, Pennsylvania. Rivera was shot and…

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76-Year-Old Millsboro Man Arrested On Drug Charges

A 76-year-old Millsboro man is facing drug-related charges following a traffic stop along Coastal Highway. According to Delaware State Police, troopers on patrol spotted an expired temporary registration plate on a vehicle. The driver was pulled over in a shopping center parking lot, after allegedly committing several traffic violations. An investigation led to consent to…

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Injured Milford Police Officer Continues To Recover

Milford Police Cpl. Timothy Webb is pictured with the late K-9 Henk in 2017. (photo courtesy of Milford Police)

A Milford Police officer who was part of a state task force continues to recover in a hospital from gunshot wounds suffered in an exchange last Thursday in a motel parking lot on Coastal Highway near Rehoboth Beach. The officer has been identified as Milford Police Senior Corporal Timothy “TJ” Webb, a 13-year veteran of…

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Traffic Stop On Coastal Highway Results In Drug Arrest

A traffic stop along Coastal Highway at Cave Neck Road has led to the arrest of a Smyrna man for drug-and-weapons offenses. Delaware State Police said a speeding vehicle was pulled over Wednesday morning, and the smell of marijuana led to an investigation. According to police, a search turned up some marijuana, two large throwing…

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Texas Man Charged in Dewey Beach Burglary

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A Texas man has been arrested by Delaware State Police for a burglary in Dewey Beach. Police were called to a home on Coastal Highway where someone entered a home by smashing the glass to the front door. Items inside were damaged. A cleaning lady discovered the break-in and contacted police, who found 28 year…

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