Posts Tagged ‘Rehoboth Beach’
Rehoboth to Hold Town Hall Meeting on Proposed Water & Sewer Rates
A Town Hall meeting will be held on Saturday, July 13 in the Commissioners Room at the Rehoboth Beach City Hall to discuss the proposed water and sewer rates recommendations. The Town Hall will begin at 10am. The City of Rehoboth Beach utility rate working group is proposing a utility rate structure for Rehoboth Beach.…
Read MoreDSP Arrest Fugitive from Philadelphia in Rehoboth Beach
A fugitive from Philadelphia, who was wanted on weapons and assault charges, has been arrested in Rehoboth Beach. Delaware State Police say the First State Fugitive Task Force learned that 43 year old John Wolfe of Franklintown, Pennsylvania might be staying in a campground in the Lewes-Rehoboth Beach area. Police found his vehicle at the…
Read MoreTWO ARRESTED FOR MULTIPLE THEFTS FROM VEHICLES
Two people have been arrested in connection to multiple thefts from motor vehicles in the Ocean View area between June 22 and 25 during the overnight hours. Delaware State Police say Megan Parsons of Dagsboro and Harold Riley of Rehoboth – both 35 took cash, credit cards, prescriptions and electronics – many had been reported…
Read MoreDownstate Mosquito Spraying Monday Evening
A message from DNREC-MOSQUITO CONTROL Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Monday, June 24, 2019: Application of Anvil 10+10 (Sumithrin/PBO) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Seaford, Harrington, and Slaughter Beach and near Felton, Viola, Houston, Greenwood, Lincoln, Bridgeville,…
Read MoreMosquito Spraying Downstate Tuesday Evening
A message from DNREC-MOSQUITO CONTROL Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, June 18, 2019: Application of Anvil 10+10 (Sumithrin/PBO) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Harrington, Milford, Ellendale, and Selbyville and near Ocean View, Frankford, Millsboro, Georgetown, Lewes,…
Read MoreGeorgetown Man Arrested after Rehoboth Domestic Incident
A domestic incident at a home in Rehoboth Beach led to the arrest of 27 year old Jerron Ricketts of Georgetown. Delaware State Police say the victim and her boyfriend had been arguing all day when he threatened her with a large knife and began damaging items in the residence. They left to pick up…
Read MoreUPDATED: Thursday Crash on Old Furnace Road Leave Rehoboth Man Dead
UPDATED – 6:30am – A 73 year old Rehoboth Beach man is dead after a head-on crash Thursday afternoon west of Georgetown. Delaware State Police continue to investigate, but say the man was driving a mini-van registered as a taxi was eastbound on Old Furnace Road with two passengers. For an unknown reason, the mini…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Introduces Solar-Powered Trash Compactors
The City of Rehoboth Beach is rolling out a new environmentally friendly trash collection system throughout the town. This week, officials installed 14 Bigbelly solar-powered compacting containers that are strategically located at Baltimore Avenue, Wilmington Avenue and First Street, which are locations heavily utilized by pedestrian traffic. Additionally, Grove Park and Stockley Street Park will…
Read MoreUPDATED: Man Crashes Scooter into VW, Abandons Boy and Flees on Foot!
Update (June 11, 2019): Rehoboth Beach police announced late tonight that Akeem L. Harris, the man who allegedly drove a rented motor scooter with a boy on board into a car last Saturday, has turned himself in. However, the police news release states that “Harris has not been charged at this time as this investigation…
Read MoreUPDATED (Arrest Made): Teen Reportedly Stabbed on Rehoboth Boardwalk
Update (June 5): Rehoboth Beach police announced today that there has been an arrest made in Saturday night’s stabbing that happened on the Rehoboth Beach boardwalk. Rehoboth Beach police have apprehended and charged Marques J. Gantt, 23, of Milton. Police located him in a hotel room outside of Rehoboth. He was taken into custody without…
Read More*6* File for 2 Soon-to-Be-Open Rehoboth Commissioner Seats!
Petitions for six candidates for Rehoboth Beach commissioner were filed by Monday’s 4:30 p.m. deadline. They will be running for the two open commissioner seats currently held by Commissioners Stan Mills and Toni Sharp. The candidates are: Mark Betchkal Edward Chrzanowski Charles Garlow Susan Gay Gary Glass Suzanne Goode To be eligible to vote on…
Read MoreMen Arrested after They Destroy Punching-Bag Arcade Machine
Rehoboth Beach police arrested two men for smashing the “boxer” (punching machine) at Zelky’s Beach Arcade-South this past Saturday night as police were investigating the stabbing. They broke through the fiberglass body and Plexiglas display, says Matt Weiner, whose family owns the three Zelky’s arcades on the Rehoboth boardwalk. The machine appears to be a…
Read MoreDead Dolphin Washes to Shore off Rehoboth Avenue
One of several dolphin deaths investigated by the MERR Institute this past week. The remains of a dolphin calf came ashore around 4:15 p.m. this past Saturday just south of Rehoboth Avenue. Suzanne Thurman, executive director of the MERR Institute, said the calf was “Fairly decomposed so some of the clues were obliterated. It had some…
Read MoreRehoboth’s New High-Tech Parking Enforcement Tool!
It is poised to be part of Rehoboth Beach’s most efficient parking enforcement system ever. Dubbed “R-101,” the leased Ford Escape SE is outfitted with dual license plate recognition (LPR) cameras, GPS, wifi/cellular connectivity, plenty of computer technology and a distinctive emergency lighting package. A two-employee crew will operate the car to enforce parking in…
Read MoreWilmington Woman Arrested in Rehoboth Beach for Vehicular Assault
Rehoboth Beach Police say they have arrested a 36-year-old Wilmington woman for a vehicular assault that took place on Saturday evening. Officers say just before 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 25, they responded to the second block of Rehoboth Avenue west bound in the area of Second Street where a pedestrian reported their foot had…
Read MoreMEMORIAL DAY CEREMONIES – SUNDAY & MONDAY
SUNDAY, MAY 26 GEORGETOWN: Georgetown’s annual Memorial Day Ceremony on the Circle will take place Sunday afternoon beginning at 1:30. The keynote speaker is Lt. Col. David Smith, USMC (Ret) – an experienced commander of Tactical Air Support Groups and a survivor of the 2011 attack on the Pentagon. Since retiring in 2004, Lt. Col.…
Read MoreWilmington Woman Arrested for Rehoboth Beach Assault
Rehoboth Beach Police say they have arrested and charged 21-year-old Michelle Villa of Wilmington for a Sunday evening assault that took place outside of a restaurant and bar on Rehoboth Avenue. Officers say just before 11 p.m. they responded to the Purple Parrot for a report of a fight in progress. Once they arrived, they…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Launches “Keep DE Litter Free” Campaign in Rehoboth
Joined by local leaders, members of the General Assembly and advocates, Governor John Carney launched the “Keep DE Litter Free” initiative in Rehoboth Beach on Tuesday. The campaign is aimed at increasing awareness about litter in Delaware, and partnering with local officials to pursue anti-litter polices. According to a 2018 study from Keep Delaware Beautiful…
Read MoreBacon Fest Draws Protesters in Dewey Beach
They’re celebrating bacon this weekend with the annual Bacon Fest in Dewey and Rehoboth Beach. All things bacon are available for those who love bacon – with samplings as well as happy hour and dinner specials. However, not everyone thinks bacon is the best thing to grace their tastebuds and Saturday the Bacon Fest Protest…
Read MoreRoute 1 Crash Sends 1 to Hospital with Serious Injuries
A Lewes man is in serious condition after a crash just before 11 Friday night on Coastal Highway at Miller Road in Rehoboth. Delaware State Police say a pickup truck driven by the 63 year old Lewes man was stopped for the light at Miller Road but then pulled onto Coastal Highway into the path…
Read MoreVIDEO: 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!
Read MoreTroopers Searching for Rehoboth Outlets Shoplifting Suspect
Delaware State Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identified a suspect wanted in connection with a shoplifting incident and disregard for a police officer’s signal. The incident took place on April 24 around 6 p.m. at the Tanger Nike Outlet on Bayside Outlet Drive in Rehoboth. Troopers were dispatched after receiving reports a suspect…
Read More“Fox & Friends” to Broadcast Live from Rehoboth Beach on Friday
UPDATED at 4:55 p.m. on 4/25/2019: Fox & Friends, America’s most watched cable morning news program will be broadcasting live from Goolee’s Grille in Rehoboth Beach on Friday morning, as part of it’s “Breakfast with Friends” series. FOX News Host Pete Hegseth will be on location meeting with diners and local residents to discuss national political…
Read MoreTraffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest in Bridgeville
Delaware State Police say they have arrested and charged 25-year-old Malik T. Jarvis of Rehoboth Beach following a Tuesday evening traffic stop in Bridgeville. Members of the Governor’s Task Force were patrolling in the Coverdale area just before 10 p.m. A silver Hyundai Sonata was traveling southbound on Coverdale Road in the area of Mill…
Read MoreUPDATED: Troopers Arrest Rehoboth Beach Robbery Suspect
UPDATED 3-12-19 – The Delaware State Police have arrested 29 year-old Christopher Boone of Rehoboth Beach who was wanted in connection with a robbery that occurred on March 1st. State Police spotted Boone in a vehicle in Milford on Monday and was arrested after a traffic stop. Boone is charged with 1st degree robbery, 1st…
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