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DSP Investigating Armed Robbery in Dover
Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery around 4 Friday morning in the parking lot at the Waffle House on South Dupont Highway in Dover. Police say four women were inside a disabled car waiting for help when two black men with guns approached and demanded the victims’ property. The victims complied and the…
Read MoreUPDATED: Delaware State Police Investigating Fatal Crash Involving Bicyclist in Camden
04/19/24 – 11:50am – Delaware State Police have identified 52 year old Gregory Robinson of Dover as the man who died in a fatal bicycle crash in Camden on April 17. ================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 04/18/24 – Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a bicyclist yesterday evening in Camden. At about 9:17 p.m.,…
Read MoreMD Flags to Half-Staff Saturday to Honor Boonsboro Chief of Police Kevin Eugene Morgan
Governor Wes Moore has ordered Maryland flags to be lowered to half staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday at all state and federal buildings in Maryland to honor the life and service of Boonsboro Chief of Police Kevin Eugene Morgan, who died April 13 after suffering a medical emergency while on duty. “Chief Morgan…
Read MoreDE Job Growth Slows; Unemployment Slightly Lower
Unemployment in Delaware and nationally dropped a tenth of a percent in March. The Delaware average dropped to 3.9% and national unemployment average dropped to 3.8%. In Sussex County unemployment dropped from 4.3% to 4.1% for March. Jobs in the First State have been growing since Covid – with 18,100 more jobs as of January…
Read MoreWicomico County Man Indicted for Sexual Abuse of a Minor
An investigation by the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division and Wicomico County Child Advocacy Center led to the criminal indictment of 64 year old James Thompson. Officials say the focus of the investigation was allegations of sexual abuse of a minor by Thompson over several years. Earlier this week a Wicomico County Grand…
Read MoreUPDATED: Gold Alert Canceled for 15-Year-Old Dover Girl
UPDATED – 04/19/24 – 6pm – A Gold Alert issued on April 17 by the Delaware State Police Troop 3 for Nevaeh Nash has been canceled. Nevaeh has been located. ========================================================= ORIGINAL STORY – 04/17/24 – Delaware State Police Troop 3 is issuing a Gold Alert for 15-year-old Nevaeh Nash of Dover. Nevaeh was last seen on…
Read More2 Injured After Vehicle Crashes into Georgetown Business
Georgetown emergency personnel were called to Layton Avenue just after 8am Thursday for a vehicle in a building. Police and fire personnel found one person inside the business was struck. The operator of the vehicle was also injured – both were taken to nearby hospitals with serious injuries. Georgetown Police are investigating.
Read MoreState Police Arrest Bridgeville Man for Selling Stolen Car
Delaware State Police arrested a 66-year-old Bridgeville man for selling a stolen car following a vehicle theft investigation that began last week in Bridgeville. The location of the vehicle theft was on a property on Dublin Hill Road in Bridgeville. Troopers learned that the victim’s gray 2004 Ford Taurus had been parked on his friend’s property…
Read MoreDelaware State University Hosts “Level Up” Event to Highlight Public Service Job Opportunities
More than 30 federal and state government agencies participated in an event earlier this month in which Delaware State University students received valuable information about federal and state government job opportunities. The Level Up Top Public Service event was held on campus on April 9th. The event exposed students to a countless array of career possibilities…
Read MorePublic Hearing to be Held on Proposed Operating Budget for Wicomico County
A public hearing will be held by the Wicomico County Council in Council Chambers of the Government Office Building on N. Division Street in Salisbury on Tuesday, May 7th at 6:00 p.m. The reason for the hearing is to receive public comments on the proposed Operating Budget for the County for the period of July…
Read MoreBob Reed Files With DE Department of Elections to Run for 18th District State Senate Seat
Robert “Bob” Reed, who is an active member of the Republican party, has filed with the Delaware Department of Elections to run for office for the State Senate seat in the 18th District. The 18th District includes Milford, Slaughter Beach, Lincoln, Ellendale, Houston, Greenwood, Bridgeville and rural areas of Redden. According to a statement released…
Read MoreUPDATED: Bethel Municipal Election Sat, April 13
UPDATED – 04/17/24 – Posted on the town’s website – CONGRATULATIONS TO PAT KOUGHÂ ON HER ELECTION TO THE BETHEL TOWN COUNCIL =============================================== UPDATED – 04/12/24 – Voters in Bethel will go to the polls Saturday/today to elect one person to the Town Council. Incumbent Pat Kough is challenged by Michael Calloway for the 3-year seat.…
Read MoreDelaware Honors Top High School Seniors as 2024 Secretary of Education Scholars
Secretary of Education Mark Holodick has recognized 93 public school students from the Class of 2024 as Secretary of Education Scholars. Governor John Carney and other state leaders joined Holodick last night to celebrate the students during a dinner in Dover. The state has named Secretary of Education Scholars every year since 1984. The number of scholars from each school is based…
Read MoreMD State Police Releases Results of Traffic Safety Initiative at US-50 and MD-610 Intersection
In an effort to ensure the safety of all motorists traveling through Maryland, particularly at intersections known for higher levels of traffic incidents, Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack conducted a targeted traffic safety initiative at the intersection of US-50 and MD-610 earlier this week leading to troopers making 71 traffic stops at that location. The…
Read MoreSalisbury Zoo Welcomes New Deer
The Salisbury Zoo recently welcomed a second white-tailed deer, Rosie. Rosie, who is about 9 months old, is now on exhibit with the Zoo’s other white-tailed deer, Zoe, and Nigerian dwarf goats Bert and Ernie. Zookeeper Brinkley Rayne says the goats were added to the Zoo’s collection in November 2022. Rayne said Rosie is sweet…
Read MoreDelDOT Announces Release of Next Podcast Episode Discussing Safety on Delaware Roads
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has released the next episode of its “On the Move with DelDOT“ podcast. This episode, titled “Safety Matters” features DelDOT Chief Traffic Engineer Peter Haag and Highway Safety Improvement Plan Manager Scott Neidert discussing the department’s efforts to improve safety on Delaware roads. The episode coincides with National Work…
Read MoreDelaware State Housing Announces Launch of New and Improved Website
The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) has announced the launch of its new and improved user-friendly website: destatehousing.com. The new website was designed to provide easy access to services, resources, and information. The new website offers a fresh look and enhanced features like site translation services, improved search functionality, and quality content ranging from affordable…
Read MoreCollision Between School Bus and Another Vehicle in Wicomico County
UPDATE: Gold Alert for Magnolia Man Cancelled
UPDATED 4/17/24: The Gold Alert issued yesterday by Delaware State Police Troop 3 for James Miller has been canceled. James has been located. Previous Post: A Gold Alert has been issued by the Delaware State Police for 52 year old James Miller of Magnolia. Miller was last seen in the area of Stevenson Drive on…
Read MoreDover Police Investigating Burglary at Area Mexican Restaurant
The Dover Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred at Taqueria El Cabrito, early Tuesday morning. The investigation began at 9:52 a.m., when Dover Police were called to the restaurant, after which they learned that at 12:15 a.m., a heavy-set black male wearing a white t-shirt and gray sweatpants, entered the restaurant by causing…
Read MoreDover Police Investigating a Shots Fired Incident in Capital Green
Dover Police are investigating an incident in which shots were fired Monday afternoon in Capital Green. Around 2 p.m., Dover Police were called to East Water Street and learned that 3 to 4 black men exited a vehicle and began shooting at a parked vehicle that was occupied. The individuals then fled in a white…
Read MoreBerlin Man Sentenced for Distribution of Child Pornography
A Berlin man has been sentenced after he was convicted earlier this month of distribution of child pornography. Judge Brian Shockley sentenced 75 year old Pasco Allen to five years in prison, with all but 1 year suspended. Upon release, Allen will have 3 years of supervised probation and will be required to register as…
Read MoreMilford PD Arrest 2 After Shots Fired Incident
Milford Police were called for shots fired around 11pm on April 8 at the Silver Lake Estates and Reserves. Police found several apartments on the two properties were damaged by gunfire, but there were no injuries. Investigation led to two suspects being identified. A search warrant was executed at a residence within the city limits…
Read MoreSussex County Council Reverses Vote on Previously Denied Frankford Area Solar Array
The Sussex County Council held a brief meeting Tuesday afternoon. County Administrator read a proclamation to honor Fair Housing Month. The Council revisited Conditional Use No 2365 in Old Business, which they had denied last August with a 3 to 2 vote. The applicant, Frankford Community Energy Initiative, took legal action and the County was…
Read MoreDE Flags Lowered to Honor State Senator Robert Marshall
Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to half-staff at all state facilities through sunset on Saturday, April 20 to honor former State Senator Robert Marshall, who died on March 30. Senator Marshall was a member of the Army National Guard and served in the Delaware State Senate representing the 3rd District from 1978 to…
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