Posts Tagged ‘Lewes’
Two charged in construction site theft scheme in Millsboro, Lewes
Two men were arrested in connection with multiple thefts from construction sites in Millsboro and Lewes. Since December 2019, Delaware State Police have been investigating numerous reports of thefts from construction sites in the Independence Development in Millsboro and the Governors Development in Lewes. Large amounts of building material consisting of lumber, plumbing supplies, countertops,…
Read MoreEmployee at Lowe’s in Lewes tests positive for coronavirus
An employee at Lowe’s in Lewes has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). WGMD News learned from sources close to the store that an employee had tested positive and that the store was still open. It was at that time that our news department reached out to Lowe’s corporate headquarters who issued a statement saying the…
Read MoreBeebe Healthcare Now Able to Test for Coronavirus at In-House Lab
Beebe Healthcare now has the ability to run a limited number of laboratory tests to confirm coronavirus cases through their on-campus laboratory. This means in certain, limited instances, Beebe can test a patient for coronavirus, get a result in 1-2 hours, and inform the patient in a few hours instead of a few days. However, the…
Read MoreUPDATE | Lewes man arrested on felony assault charges
Delaware State Police have arrested a Lewes man wanted on felony assault charges. 57-year-old Dale A. Doak was wanted in connection with an incident that occurred early Sunday morning following an argument with his girlfriend at their house in Lewes. Police say Doak physically assaulted the victim and took her cellphone to prevent her from…
Read MoreLewes man arrested on drug charges in Harbeson
A Lewes man was arrested after police say a traffic stop turned up crack cocaine and other drugs in Harbeson. According to the Delaware State Police Department, shortly after 3 p.m., Thursday troopers observed a vehicle hauling a trailer without a visible license plate traveling on Prettyman Road approaching Lewes Georgetown Highway in Harbeson. A…
Read MoreSussex County veteran passes away from coronavirus
An 84-year-old Rehoboth Beach resident and U.S. Navy veteran has passed away due to complications from coronavirus. James Douglas Smith, 84, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes due to complications from the coronavirus (COVID-19). Smith proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and…
Read MoreeBright Health Partners With Beebe Healthcare To Collect Needed Supplies
The number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Delaware continues to rise, especially in Sussex County. In order to provide needed medical supplies to the healthcare systems in Delaware, eBrightHealth ACO is hosting donation drop-off locations throughout the state. The Sussex County event for Beebe Healthcare will be held Wednesday, April 1 through Saturday, April 4,…
Read MoreLewes couple donates $50,000 help Beebe with coronavirus testing
Scott and Tracy Sipprelle have committed $50,000 to Beebe’s COVID-19 response efforts. Scott and Tracy, who own a home in Lewes, wanted to support Beebe in an effort to allow the healthcare system to purchase the necessary technology and testing equipment that would allow Beebe to test for coronavirus (COVID-19) at the Margaret H. Rollins…
Read MoreLewes Closes Public Restrooms & City’s Beach Parking Lots
Lewes is asking visitors and owners of second homes to stay home. City officials stress that everything is closed and that our healthcare system is prepared to deal with our year-round population’s needs in the midst of the crisis, but not a large influx. Today the city has closed all City-owned public restrooms and the…
Read MoreDrive Thru Coronavirus Testing at Bayview Medical Center
Beebe Healthcare is holding a drive-thru Coronavirus Screening Event today from 10am to 2pm at Bayview Medical Center in Lewes.  This is only for people 18 and older who are experiencing symptoms – fever, cough and difficulty breathing. Remember to bring identification and insurance information – if you have it. Beebe officials tell WGMD the…
Read MoreLewes Man Charged in Multiple Burglaries in Rehoboth
A Lewes man has been arrested on burglary charges. Rehoboth Beach Police have arrested 39 year old Kevin Brennan for multiple burglaries at the Tidal Rave that began in November of 2018. On March 5th police were called for a burglary – the 3rd at the Tidal Rave – and found a large hole in…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE | Homeless are dying on the streets of Sussex County
Homeless advocates are calling for additional resources and increased support after two homeless people died on the same night last week in Sussex County, a woman found dead in a tent in Georgetown and a disabled man headed to a shelter who was hit and killed crossing Route 1 in Lewes. While for some the…
Read MoreLewes man arrested, nearly 1,000 bags of heroin seized in drug investigation
A Lewes man was arrested on drug charges after a traffic stop and search warrant turned up close to a thousand bags of heroin. According to Delaware State Police, the incident occurred around 1:46 p.m., Wednesday when troopers observed 50-year-old Jason R. Bender, who was known to have a suspended/revoked license, operating a maroon Lincoln…
Read MoreLewes man arrested, released after traffic stop turns up over 57 grams of cocaine in Millsboro
A traffic stop led to the arrest of a Lewes man and the discovery of over 57 grams of cocaine in Millsboro. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident occurred shortly before 1:30 p.m., Tuesday as troopers initiated a traffic stop on Indian Mission Road for a truck that had a window tint…
Read MoreGeorgetown man arrested on drug charges in Lewes
A Georgetown man was arrested after police found a slew of drugs during a traffic stop in Lewes. According to the Delaware State Police Department, around 7 p.m., Saturday troopers spotted a car going eastbound on Pinetown Road at the intersection with Sweetbriar Road that not make a complete stop or use a turn signal.…
Read MoreOne dead, another injured in two separate crashes on Route 24 in Sussex County
One person was killed and another was seriously injured in two separate crashes Thursday morning on Route 24 in Sussex County. According to Delaware State Police, the fatal crash occurred around 6:40 a.m. as a Hyundai Sonata was heading eastbound on Route 24 (John J. Williams Highway), just west of Rosedale Road, when it struck…
Read MoreWoman robbed in Weis parking lot in Lewes
Police are searching for the suspect who robbed a woman in the Weis parking lot in Lewes. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident took place shortly before 6 p.m., Thursday as troopers were called to the Weis Market parking lot in Lewes. Troopers arrived and made contact with a 23-year-old woman who…
Read MoreLewes man charged with assault of his girlfriend
A Lewes man was arrested after police say he threatened to kill his girlfriend and tried to run her over with his pickup truck. According to Delaware State Police, the incident occurred Sunday afternoon as troopers were dispatched to the area of John J. Williams Highway, east of Angola Road, for a report of a…
Read MoreGilligan’s Waterfront Restaurant in Lewes to close, owner announces
Gilligan’s Waterfront Restaurant and Bar in Lewes is set to close, according to the owner who cited health concerns and family obligations but emphasized that the Milton location will remain open. “It is with much sadness that I announce the closing of Gilligan’s in Lewes,” Cheryl Tilton, the owner, said in a Facebook post. “Because…
Read MoreState of the State Town Hall with Gov. Carney Tuesday Evening in Lewes
Governor John Carney will be in Lewes Tuesday evening for a State of the State Town Hall with Representatives Pete Schwartzkopf and Steve Smyk and Senator Ernie Lopez. The Town Hall will be held at the Lewes Fire Department – Station 2 on Janice Road beginning at 6pm.
Read MoreMLK Parade in Lewes Saturday – Cancelled
The Martin Luther King Jr, Parade in Lewes today hosted by the United Church of Christ has been cancelled. Line up was to begin at 10am at the Lewes School/Sussex Consortium – with the parade stepping off at 11 this morning down Savannah Road.
Read MoreFriday Final Day to Comment on Proposed Lewes Road Name Change for W Fourth Street
Friday is the deadline for comments on a proposed name change or honorific naming for West Fourth Street to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Boulevard in Lewes. Comments must be in writing and received by 4pm Friday to the email below. The city council will possibly take action during Monday’s regular council meeting which begins…
Read MoreLewes man arrested on drug, assault charges
A Lewes man has been arrested on drug and assault charges after police say he struck a woman in the back of the head with lumber, seriously injuring her during an argument. According to the Delaware State Police Department, around 11:50 a.m., Wednesday troopers responded to Beebe Medical Center for an assault complaint. Upon arrival,…
Read MoreMilton crash leads to drug, DUI charges for Lewes woman
A Lewes woman is behind bars on drug and DUI charges after police say she crashed her vehicle while driving high near Milton. According to Delaware State Police, troopers were dispatched to Cool Spring Road, just south of Milton, around 7 a.m. Thursday for reports of a vehicle collision. Police arrived and saw a black…
Read MoreDSP Troop 7 Moving into New Home Today
The new Troop 7 opens this morning at 10am. The new location is on Mulberry Knoll Road in Lewes – just off Route 24 behind the new Love Creek Elementary School. The old Troop 7 on Coastal Highway will close to the public Thursday morning. A formal open house will be held at a later…
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