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UPDATED: Crash at Route 24 & Long Neck Road Sends 2 to Hospital
UPDATED – 11:45am – A vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 24 and Long Neck Road Monday night around 10pm sent at least two people to area medical facilities. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that a Hyundai Sonata driven by a 17 year old Millsboro girl was in the left turn…
Read MoreDelmar Man Charged after Brief Pursuit Monday
Delaware State Police spotted a red Monte Carlo just before 9pm on Monday in Delmar. It was knows to the trooper that the driver, 33 year old William Timmons of Delmar was wanted on an active warrant. After failing to maintain his lane, the trooper initiated a traffic stop on Timmons who then drove off…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Debris Pickup Wednesday
Rehoboth Beach city crews will make a special post-storm sweep through the City of Rehoboth Beach on Wednesday to pick up yard debris left by Tropical Storm Ophelia. If you have yard debris – please leave it at the curb by 7am on Wednesday. This for only yard debris.
Read MoreSCCC Offender Back in Custody after Walking Away from DOC Road Crew near Laurel Sunday
A work release offender from the Sussex Community Corrections Center in Georgetown was seen walking away from a supervised DOC road crew on Sunday morning on Route 13 near Laurel. Corrections officers along with Delaware State Police and Laurel Police searched for a short time and arrested 25 year old Kyle Batson of the Dover…
Read MoreDE US Sen. Coons & US Sen. John Boozman of Arkansas Visit DE Agriculture Sites Friday with Farm Bill Up for Reauthorization this Year
On Friday, Delaware U-S Senator Chris Coons hosted U-S Senator John Boozman, Republican of Arkansas and the Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry Committee, for a listening tour of several agricultural sites in Delaware as well as a pair of roundtable discussions with farming and conservation stakeholders as discussions over the Farm…
Read MoreSussex County Council to Consider Sponsoring Trail Grant for Stephen P. Hudson Park
UPDATED: DSP Investigating Deadly Crash Near Gumboro Sunday Morning
UPDATED – 09/25/23 – Delaware State Police have identified 20-year-old Dereck Wong of Georgetown as the man who died in a fatal crash that occurred Sunday morning in Gumboro. ============================================================= A Georgetown man is dead after a crash Sunday morning near Gumboro. Delaware State Police say the 20 year old man was northbound on Careys…
Read MoreClayton Man Charged in Three Dover Burglaries
Dover Police have arrested a Clayton man for three burglaries after an incident on Friday evening. Police were called to Cinnabon on North DuPont Highway after a report of a break in. When police arrived, they arrested 53 year old Scott Ottinger of Clayton. Employees told police that the business was broken into on September…
Read MoreSomerset County Man Sentenced on Sexual Abuse Charges in Wicomico County
A 68 year old Somerset County man has been sentenced to prison on sex offenses. Court records show James Hayman pleaded guilty in July to sexual abuse of a minor and 3rd degree sexual offense. On Friday, Wicomico County Circuit Court Judge S. James Sarbanes sentenced Hayman to 35 years in prison – the maximum…
Read MoreFederalsburg Man Charged in Shooting Incident
The Caroline County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting on Bloomery Road in Federalsburg early Sunday morning. Deputies were called around 1:30am for a person with a gun shot wound to the chest. Officers learned that the suspect, Thomas Barr, of Federalsburg, fired two rifle rounds in the direction of the victim as the result…
Read MoreSeveral Injured after Tree Falls on Vehicles on Route 50 near Parsonsburg
Tropical Storm Ophelia played havoc with traffic on Route 50 in Wicomico County Saturday night. Parsonsburg Fire personnel were called to Route 50 and Forest Grove Road just after 7 Saturday night for a downed tree that struck several vehicles in the westbound lanes. Several people were reported injured and Parsonsburg crews were assisted by…
Read MoreWorcester Sheriff’s Office Investigating Deadly Crash Near Snow Hill
DE National Guard Activated for Storm Response
The Delaware National Guard has been activated and is now in place to support any needed actions in regards to Tropical Storm Ophelia. The Delaware Emergency Management Agency is coordinating with FEMA Region 3 as well as state, county and local agencies to be ready to respond statewide if needed. Additional information from DEMA:Major concerns…
Read MoreUPDATED: Tropical Storm Ophelia’s Impacts on Delmarva This Weekend
UPDATED 9/23/23: Tropical Storm Opheila has brought heavy rains and strong winds to Delmarva. The Talk of Delmarva’s Joe Ciccanti was in Bethany Beach and reports on what conditions were like there this morning… UPDATED – 9/22/23 – FEMA District 3 urges VA, DE and MD residents to be on alert this weekend as potential Tropical…
Read MoreTalbot County K9 Headed to New Home Thanks to New MD Marijuana Laws
Last week the Talbot County Sheriff’s office said farewell to K9 Kato. K9 Kato is moving to a new home in West Virginia because of the new laws enacted by Maryland lawmakers that legalize the possession and personal use of cannabis. Kato’s original training included cannabis detection – and since he would alert for cannabis,…
Read MoreState of Emergency in Effect in Maryland
Maryland Governor Wes Moore declared a state of emergency last evening in preparation for the effects of Tropical Storm Ophelia. This order allows the state to take actions to coordinate and request emergency resources and support. Full text of Governor Moore’s release: Governor Wes Moore today signed Executive Order 01.01.2023.13 declaring a state of emergency beginning Friday,…
Read MoreUSCG Rescues Four from Sinking Sailing Boat in Delaware River
Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay watchstanders were contacted by cell phone that the sailing vessel “Pegasus” was taking on water in the area of the Brandywine Light in the Delaware River. A Response Boat-Medium crew was already underway and diverted to the incident. Four people were rescued from the vessel and dewatering efforts began but…
Read MoreVA Governor Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Tropical Storm Ophelia
A Harrington man has been arrested for a robbery on August 8th in Magnolia. The robbery occurred around 3pm on Riley Drive when a 22 year old victim discovered an acquaintance, identified as 35 year old Antonio Vilone, approach her as she sat in her car. Vilone spit on her and demanded her car keys…
Read MoreEaston Police Arrest 17 year old for 1st & 2nd Degree Assault
Easton Police arrested a 17 year old juvenile male from Easton – and have charged him as an adult – with 1st and 2nd degree assault and reckless endangerment. On Thursday, police were called to John Ford Park in Easton where they located a 46 year old woman bleeding heavily from a cut to the…
Read MoreMillsboro Man Arrested on Assault & Burglary Charges
A Millsboro man has been arrested for multiple felony charges after a domestic incident in Millsboro followed by a burglary in Milton early Friday morning. Delaware State Police were called to a home on River Bend Road for a report of a stabbing. Police learned that the victim’s partner, identified as 23 year old Davion…
Read MoreUPDATED: Rehoboth Beach City Manager to Resign in November
UPDATED – 09/22/23 – City Manager Laurence Christian will leave his position on November 3rd. While the City Commissioners discuss how to move forward with a search for a new city manager – current Assistant City Manager, Evan Miller, will take on the interim city manager responsibilities beginning on November 4th. He served in the…
Read MoreLewes PD Arrest Lincoln Man on Gun Charges
Lewes Police continue to investigate a shooting incident at the Jefferson Apartments in August. On September 15th Lewes police saw a white Mazda leave the complex around 8:30pm and stopped the vehicle for a traffic violation. While talking with the driver, the passenger, later identified as 23 year old Jefferson Ramirez-Rodriquez of Lincoln, ran from…
Read MoreThree Arrested on Firearm & Drug Charges in Pocomoke
Dover Police Investigating Burglary at County Eatery
Dover Police are investigating a burglary that occurred at the County Eatery on North State Street early Wednesday morning. Officers were called just before 4 a.m. for an alarm. They noticed someone had damaged the front door to get inside. Officers entered the business but did not find anyone. The ensuing investigation revealed that whoever…
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