Posts Tagged ‘Kent and Sussex Counties’
Facility Dog Program in Delaware Courthouses Expands to Kent and Sussex Counties
The Delaware Capitol Police is now offering its Facility Dog Program in all Delaware courthouses by expanding services to Kent and Sussex counties. The program pairs specially trained dogs with dedicated handlers to comfort vulnerable populations and reduce anxiety. Facility dog services can be requested by filling out the form at courts.delaware.gov/aoc/facilitydog.aspx Delaware Capitol Police…
Read MoreTwo Arrested; Charges Pending for Another Following High-Speed Pursuits and Reckless Driving of Stolen Vehicles in Kent and Sussex Counties
 Two individuals have been arrested and another will face criminal charges following pursuits involving two stolen vehicles on Friday morning. According to State Police, on June 20th at about 5:00 in the morning, troopers spotted two Maryland-registered Hyundais—a Santa Fe and a Sonata—reported stolen that morning, traveling south on Bay Road near President Drive…
Read MoreDelaware Mosquito Control Section Plans Insecticide Application Downstate
The Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans an insecticide application to control mosquito larvae in flooded forested wetland habitats. The locations of the planned application include Georgetown, Harrington, and Woodside as well as near other areas in Kent and Sussex Counties. This application–weather permitting– could take place during the daylight hours on Thursday, March 27th via…
Read MoreOne Arrest Made; Detectives Seek Public’s Help to Locate Additional Suspect in Irrigation Copper Wire Thefts
Delaware State Police have arrested a Greenwood woman and are searching for a 39-year-old man stemming from an investigation into irrigation copper wire thefts in Kent and Sussex Counties. State police say that between April 12th and August 16th, detectives from Troop 3 and Troop 4 investigated multiple thefts of copper wire from irrigation systems…
Read MoreFood Bank of Delaware Celebrates Grand Opening of New Milford Facility
The Food Bank of Delaware marked the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service holiday by officially cutting the ribbon on its new 70,000 square-foot facility in Milford this morning. The project took almost three years to complete. The new facility was built to enhance services to residents of Kent and Sussex Counties. More than…
Read MoreDelDOT: Pedestrian Access Route and Sidewalk Improvement at Various “To Be Determined” Locations in Kent and Sussex Counties
A pedestian access route and sidewalk improvement project in Kent and Sussex Counties aims to convert non-compliant pedestrian facilities to current ADA compliance standards. According to DelDOT, the project will also help fill in missing sidewalk links/connections to enhance pedestrian mobility. The intent is for the work to occur outside of municipal jurisdictions. The locations…
Read MoreSeniors in Delaware Warned About Increase in Financial Scam Reports
In the wake of an uptick in reports of financial exploitation of seniors, Attorney General Kathy Jennings and the Delaware DOJ’s Investor Protection Unit (“IPU”) is cautioning seniors to be vigilant for scams. Kent and Sussex Counties have seen an increase in reports, however it’s unclear whether downstate seniors are being targeted because of their…
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