Marydel man killed in tragic crash on Route 1

A Marydel man is dead following a tragic crash early Sunday morning on Route 1 near Middletown. 34-year-old Esteban Pantoja-Gordillo, of Marydel, was traveling southbound on Route 1, south of Middletown, when for unknown reasons his car left the east side of the road and struck a guardrail in the center median. Gordillo got out…

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Felton Man Dies in Thursday Evening Motorcycle Crash

Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that happened on Turkey Point Road in Viola, Kent County on Thursday evening. Troopers say the incident happened around 9:28 p.m. when a 2005 Harley Davidson motorcycle slammed into the back of a 1963 Oliver Tractor pulling a Hay Binder/Cutter. The motorcyclist failed to observe the…

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UPDATED & BREAKING: Numerous Power Outages Following Storms

We’re getting reports of numerous power outages across Kent County, following a line of storms that triggered a Severe Thunderstorm Warning on Wednesday evening. Since 7 p.m., we’ve received reports of wires down in Felton, at Kenton Road, Highland Road, Upper King Road and Lochmeath Way in Dover, as well as in Clayton, Camden-Wyoming and…

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Camden-Wyoming Man Arrested for Numerous Thefts Across Kent County

Delaware State Police have arrested a Camden-Wyoming man in connection with multiple thefts throughout 2019 that took place across Kent County. Troopers say their investigation began in April when they responded to a rash of thefts involving aluminum concrete forms from several job sites. On July 10 around 9:15 p.m., Troopers were in the area…

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UPDATED: Severe Thunderstorm WARNINGS – till 5:45pm-6:45pm/WATCH until 7pm

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch that affects the following WGMD locations until 7pm: Sussex County, DE – WARNING until 6:45pm Kent County, DE – WARNING until 5pm expired Caroline County, MD – WARNING until 5pm expired Talbot County, MD – WARNING until 5:45pm Queen Anne’s County, MD – WARNING until…

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State Police Investigate Shots Fired in Camden

Delaware State Police are investigating the firing of a single gunshot in Camden. The incident happened around 12:20 p.m. on Monday, June 24 in the 700 block of Green Winged Trail, in the Wild Quail Development. Troopers say a single gunshot was fired into a metal pool fence around a residence, from a thick wooded…

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Serious Crash Involving Motorcycle in Magnolia

A motorcyclist sustained life-threatening injuries following a Friday night accident in Magnolia. Delaware State Police say the incident happened around 9:41 p.m. on Sophers Row northeast of Blue Spruce Drive. A Honda motorcycle traveling southbound on Sophers Row approaching Clapham Road struck the rear trunk area of a Lexus 300 sedan as it was backing…

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Two Dead After Jeep, Motorcycle Collide Near Harrington

Two people are dead following a serious accident involving a motorcycle near Harrington on Saturday afternoon. Delaware State Police say the incident happened around 12:07 p.m. on Hopkins Cemetery Road (CR 289) west of South DuPont Highway (Route 13) north of Harrington. Troopers say a 2015 Jeep Wrangler traveling westbound on Hopkins Cemetery Road turned…

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Troopers Investigate Gunshot Fired into Felton Home

Delaware State Police are investigating a single gunshot into a home north of Felton on Friday night. Troopers responded to the residence in the unit block of Appalachian Drive around 8:15 p.m. for a reported single gunshot. The resident reported sitting in the living room when he heard a loud noise towards his bedroom. He…

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 10pm/Warning for Sussex till 9:30pm

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning that affects the following WGMD locations until 9:30pm: Sussex County,DE Kent County,DE Caroline County,MD Talbot County,MD The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch that affects the following WGMD locations until 10pm: Cape May County,NJ Cumberland County,NJ Worcester County,MD Sussex County,DE Kent County,DE…

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Severe Thunderstorm WATCH until 10pm

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch that affects the following WGMD locations until 10pm: Cape May County, NJ Cumberland County, NJ Sussex County, DE Kent County, DE Caroline County ,MD Talbot County, MD Queen Anne’s County, MD  

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Severe Thunderstorm WARNING until 6pm

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning that affects the following WGMD locations UNTIL 5:15pm – Sussex County, DE ==================================================== The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch that affects the following WGMD locations until 9pm: Cape May County,NJ Cumberland County,NJ Sussex County,DE Kent County,DE Caroline County,MD Talbot County,MD Queen…

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VIDEO: WGMD News Week in Review 4/27/2019

WATCH: Salisbury’s Mayor unveils the city’s 2020 budget, the CDC reports a “kissing bug” incident in Delaware, Joe Biden announces he’s running for President, and more! Join us for a look back at the week’s top stories on Delmarva!  

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CDC Investigates Reported “Kissing Bug” in Kent County

The Centers for Disease Control is reporting that in July of 2018 a family from Kent County, Delaware reported to the Delaware Division of Public Health an unidentified insect had bitten their child’s face while she was watching television in her bedroom in the late evening hours. The CDC now says a preliminary investigation has…

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DNREC Cuts Ribbon at New Little Creek Boat Ramp Near Dover

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control unveiled a new boat ramp in Little Creek, flanked by local and state officials. DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin, Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long, State Representative William J. Carson, Jr., Mayor Glenn Gauvry and members of the Little Creek Volunteer Fire Company gathered at the Little Creek…

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Milford Man Arrested on Numerous Drug Charges

The Harrington Police Department has arrested and charged 26-year-old Dylan T. Kufahl of Milford on numerous drug charges. Officers say that while on patrol on Saturday, April 20, they stopped a vehicle for a registration violation around 9:16 p.m. In the midst of the traffic stop, Officers were given consent to search the vehicle and…

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DNREC Charges Two Delaware Men with Illegal Turkey Poaching

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police have arrested two Delaware men for illegal turkey poaching among other charges. Authorities say 25-year-old Josiah Richardson of Georgetown and 19-year-old Todd Ellers of Harrington were apprehended and charged after an investigation into turkey poaching near Farmington in Kent County. Officials say Richardson was charged with of third…

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Two Men Charged with Illegal Burning in Felton

The Delaware Natural Resources and Environmental Control Unit of Environmental Crimes has arrested and charged two men for an illegal fire that took place in Felton last week. The blaze took place on April 4 at a farm in the Felton area on Sandtown Road. Fire companies from Felton, Harrington, Greensboro, MD. and Goldsboro, MD.…

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Police Operation at Kent County Administration Building – an Exercise

If you spotted police and emergency equipment this morning at the Kent County Administration Building in Dover – it was just an exercise!  Dover Police and other agencies took part.  Exercises like these allow the participants to become more educated about the resources that each agency and participant provides in a true emergency.  It also…

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Three Suspects Arrested for Slew of Kent County Car Break Ins

Delaware State Police have arrested three suspects in connection with a spree of thefts from motor vehicles occurring in the Hartly and Marydel areas. Troopers began their investigation in early December of last year after discovering three thefts of unsecured vehicles on Proctors Purchase Road in Hartly. The vehicles were rummaged through and items were…

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Code Purple Shelters Open Statewide Through Thursday

With Delaware facing the coldest temperatures of the winter from Wednesday night through Thursday, Code Purple is being declared across the state by the nonprofit and volunteer organizations that operate the shelters to keep people who are homeless safe during dangerous winter weather. When severe snowstorms or sub-zero temperatures are forecast in Delaware, the organizations…

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20 Arrests/Indictments in “Operation Old School” in Kent County

An investigation into an illegal drug trafficking organization in Kent County has netted 20 arrests or indictments.  Delaware State Police along with Dover PD, DEA, Probation and Parole and other agencies ended “Operation Old School” earlier this month.  Police say the organization was responsible for a large-scale distribution of cocaine and marijuana in and around…

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DSP Looking to Identify Vehicle Break-in Suspect

Delaware State Police are investigating a series of vehicle break-ins that have occurred since early November between Milford and Dover.  Police say the suspects smashed car windows and took items from inside – including a credit card which was used at the Milford Walmart.  Police were able to get a picture of the suspect from…

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DelDOT Watching for Flooded Roads During Storm

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) officials will be monitoring today’s forecast which is producing heavy rain and flooding. The following roads are either closed or have high water on the roadway in New Castle and Kent counties. DelDOT encourages motorists to drive carefully and be alert for water on the roadways.Motorists are urged do…

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DART’s Approved Service Changes for December 9, 2018

After several Community Conversations and Public Hearings, DART listened to its riders and the public; as a result changes were made to our original proposal. The “Bold type” indicates a change from or an addition to the original proposal based on public comments. Please visit DartFirstState.com for Accessible Schedules for your easy reference. Sussex County…

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