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Ocean View Woman Arrested for Assaulting a Senior Citizen
Delaware State Police have arrested a 48-year-old Ocean View woman for assaulting a senior citizen. The assault occurred on Mahogany Street near Ocean View. After police responded to the report of the assault late Tuesday, a 66-year-old woman told police that she was assaulted by a woman later identified as Regina Bonacquisti. Troopers learned that…
Read MoreUPDATE: Gold Alert Canceled for 30-Year-Old Dover Man
UPDATED 04/25/24: The Gold Alert issued yesterday by Delaware State Police Troop 9 for David Allen has been canceled. David has been located. Previous Post Delaware State Police Troop 9 has issued a Gold Alert for 30-year-old David Allen of Dover. He left his residence on April 22, 2024, and has not returned. Attempts to contact or…
Read MoreDelaware GOP Chair to Run for Governor
A statement has been released by Julianne Murray, who was elected as the Delaware GOP chairwoman last year. She states that on May 8th, she will be officially announcing that she is running for Governor. In her note posted on She says Delaware needs… “a BOLD gubernatorial candidate that can make the pitch to Delawareans…
Read MoreInvestigation Underway into Shots Fired Incident in Pocomoke
An investigation is underway into an incident in which shots were fired into an occupied building in Pocomoke just before midnight last night. According to the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, the shots were fired in the 3500 block of Redden Road. The investigation of this incident is now being handled by the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation.…
Read MoreMaryland State Police Participating In National Drug Take Back Day
Maryland State Police are encouraging people to take part in National Drug Take Back Day in an effort to combat opioid addiction. People can drop off unwanted prescription drugs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 27th, at all 23 state police barracks—no questions asked. Maryland State Police are participating in this initiative,…
Read MoreTraffic Alert: Upcoming Road Closure in Salisbury
Monticello Avenue in Salisbury will be closed to through traffic between Hanover Street and Smith Street due to paving that will take place from Monday April 29th through Friday, May 3rd. Residents will be able to access their homes. Once Monticello Avenue paving is completed, South Boulevard will be under a lane closure with two-way…
Read MoreSalisbury Woman Convicted of Attempted Murder in the First Degree
Ashlee Nicole Scott, of Salisbury has been convicted by a jury in the Circuit Court for Wicomico County of Attempted Murder in the First Degree, and several other charges following a three-day jury trial. The Honorable Kathleen L. Beckstead, Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Wicomico County presided over the trial, and postponed sentencing…
Read MoreGeorgetown Recognizes Arbor Day with Proclamation
At this week’s Regular Town Council Meeting, Mayor Bill West signed a Proclamation recognizing the week of April 21st – 27th, 2024 as Georgetown Arbor Week and established Friday, April 26th, 2024 as Georgetown Arbor Day. Mayor West says as the community grows, it is important to recognize the value trees bring to Georgetown–adding that…
Read MoreUPDATED: Route 1 Crash North of Bethany Beach Friday Turns Deadly
UPDATED 04/25/24: Delaware State Police have identified 87-year-old John Medaris of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, as the man who died in the crash near Bethany Beach on April 19th. The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash or might have more information to contact…
Read MoreFour Teens Arrested After Pursuit of Stolen Vehicle in Laurel
Four juvenile occupants of a stolen 2015 Kia Soul vehicle face charges after leading Laurel police on a chase that ended with a collision on the property of the Laurel Historical Society after midnight on April 23rd. The occupants include a 14-year-old boy and 16-year-old girl from Seaford, DE, as well as a 13-year-old boy…
Read MoreDover Man Sentenced for Straw Purchasing Firearms
A 25-year-old Dover man has been sentenced to three years in prison for straw purchasing firearms. The Honorable Colm F. Connolly, Chief Judge, United States District Court for the District of Delaware imposed the sentence earlier this month. According to court documents, in 2020, Jordan Harmon purchased a total of 19 semi-automatic pistols from a…
Read MoreSenator Carper Applauds $7 Billion for Clean Solar Energy Projects in Low-Income Communities Nationwide
The Biden Administration this week announced that $7 billion will be awarded to selectees nationwide to increase access to clean, solar energy in low-income and disadvantaged communities through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Solar for All program. According to the Office of Senator Carper, communities in all 50 states, including Delaware, will benefit from this…
Read MoreSmall Business and Nonprofit Applications Sought for Annual Superstars in Business Awards
An awards program involves Delaware’s small businesses and nonprofits for their model approaches to managing their organization, developing their employees, and supporting their communities. It’s called the Marvin S. Gilman Superstars in Business. The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce and its Small Business Alliance are seeking applicants for the award, which shines a light on the…
Read MoreDNREC Launches Online Flood Planning Tool
A new web-based tool has been launched in Delaware to help residents identify steps they can take to protect their property from flood damage. I-ADAPT, the Individual Adaptation Decision And Planning Tool, was launched to help Delawareans become more resilient to climate hazards, particularly flooding. DNREC Secretary Shawn Garvin says I-ADAPT can help identify ways…
Read MoreAmendment to Legislation Introduced Regarding Possession of a Firearm in Safe School Zone Offense
Legislation that has been introduced regarding the prohibition of possession of a firearm in a Safe School Zone. Under this amendment, this prohibition would not apply to any individual who has such a weapon in or upon any part of the buildings or grounds of a college or university– if the individual has written authorization…
Read MoreSaturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. This aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. You can bring unused, unneeded or expired medications. Drugs must be in a container such as a pill bottle,…
Read MoreHB 357 Would Redefine “Firearms” in Delaware
Legislation has been introduced to the Delaware General Assembly that would legally define a firearm in the First State. House Bill 357 will go before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday at 11am. Representative Jeff Spiegelman is one of the sponsors of the measure and says this could potentially reform multiple aspects of state law…
Read MoreTwo New Economic Relief Programs to Support Workers & Businesses Affected by Key Bridge Collapse are now Live
Two programs that were created under Maryland Governor Wes Moore’s executive order that was signed on April 5th – went live on Monday. These are two economic relief programs to support workers and businesses affected by the Key Bridge collapse – through the Maryland Departments of Labor, Housing and Community Development and Department of Commerce.…
Read MoreLincoln Man Arrested for Burglary in Georgetown
Delaware State Police have arrested a Lincoln man for a burglary and theft in the Harbeson-Georgetown area in March. Police were called to a home on Route 9 after it was discovered that a 4-wheeler, mini-bike and numerous power tools were taken from a storage container on the property. Another theft was investigated on April…
Read MoreDE Senate Committee Discussion on Off Shore Wind Wednesday 1pm
A reminder – the Delaware Senate Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee on Wednesday, April 24th will discuss off shore wind (Senate Bill 265) to become a significant element of Delaware’s energy future. This committee meeting begins at 1pm in the Senate Chamber – and can be accessed by the public on Zoom. Public comment will…
Read MoreIndian River School District Moves Last Day of School to June 5th for Students
The Indian River Board of Education has approved some changes to this year’s school district calendar. The last day of school for students in grades pre-K through 11 and for paraprofessionals has been changed to Wednesday, June 5th. The last day for teachers will be Friday, June 7th. The changes come from unused surplus days…
Read MoreDover Man Charged with Felony Weapons Offense
A Dover man is charged with felony gun offenses after he was seen speeding southbound on Bay Road at Trap Shooters Road near Frederica Friday night. Delaware State Police say they pulled the vehicle over just before 11pm and spoke with the driver, 23 year old Elijah Lambert of Dover. Lambert told the trooper there…
Read MoreApplication Period Open for Student Representative to State Board of Ed
The application period for the student seat on the State Board of Education is now open – through Monday, May 6. The first-ever student representative to the State Board of Education was appointed by Governor John Carney in 2019. He says that big decisions that impact Delaware schools are made by the BOE and it’s…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Identify Pedestrian in Hit & Run in Harbeson Area
UPDATED – 04/22/24 – Delaware State Police continue to investigate a fatal hit and run crash on Harbeson Road last week. Police identified the victim as 28 year old Matthew Rosas from Seaford was struck by two vehicles – a silver car with moderate front-end damage and small white SUV – also with minor front-end…
Read MoreDSP Make Arrest in Blades Shots Fired Incident
An arrest after a shooting in Blades Sunday morning. Delaware State Police were called to a house on East Fifth Street in Blades for a report of shots fired. Police learned that gunshots were fired and a black car was seen speeding away – and they were able to get a description of both the…
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