Joe Ciccanti
Administrative Judge for the Circuit Court for Wicomico County has sentenced a 23-year-old Salisbury man to 30 years in prison with all but 12 years being suspended–of which five years is a mandatory minimum sentence. Jerziah Damiere Witherspoon pleaded guilty to an illegal firearm possession charge and one count of possession with intent to distribute…
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An electrical failure in the area of the water heater/furnace sparked a fire at around 1 a.m. on East Main Street in Fruitland in Wicomico County. It didn’t take long for 25 firefighters to control the blaze, which ended up causing an estimated $30,000 in damage.
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Lane closures will go into effect at the intersection of Route 1 and Bayberry Road in the Bethany Beach area starting on Monday, March 6th through mid-April (weather permitting). Work will consist of the installation of a rectangular rapid flashing beacon pedestrian crossing system. Those who are driving in that area are advised to use…
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Senators Chris Coons of Delaware and James Lankford of Oklahoma have reintroduced the Charitable Act. The bill will expand and extend the expired non-itemized deduction for charitable giving that would ensure that those of you who donate to charities, houses of worship, religious organizations, and other nonprofits of your choice are able to deduct that…
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Milford Police have arrested a man who they say discharged a firearm at the BP gas station on Northwest Front Street. The incident happened in the afternoon of February 24th. After a stop of a vehicle on Lakeview Avenue, police took Damian J Lee of Milford into custody. They also found over 840 grams of…
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A City of Rehoboth Beach contractor will begin replacing up to 700 water meters on the north side of town, primarily along Henlopen and Columbia avenues, next week. The work is expected to continue throughout this month. The city will install digital meters that can be read remotely and, once the city’s fixed-base system is…
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Delaware companies that are in the beginning stages and need funding to help expand their business can now apply to compete for an Encouraging Development, Growth and Expansion (EDGE) grant from the Division of Small Business (DSB). The division will be accepting EDGE grant applications between now and March 31 from promising early-stage businesses throughout…
Read MoreAn investigation into threats that were made against two Caroline County Circuit Court judges has led to the arrest of a Cambridge, Maryland man. During the course of the investigation, detectives learned that Larry Zeigler posted live streamed videos to his social media page via Facebook threatening the lives of the Circuit Court Judges because…
Read MoreDelaware child care professionals now can submit to receive $700 for a second round of direct payments from the Delaware Department of Education. The state is using its federal American Rescue Plan funding to pay for this second round of bonuses. The reason for the bonuses is to show appreciation for and give incentive for…
Read MoreThe topping out ceremony of the Food Bank of Delaware’s new 67,000 square-foot facility in Milford took place today. This construction tradition marked the completion of the structural frame of the building. The new facility on Delaware Veterans Boulevard is scheduled to be completed by Fall 2023. Food Bank of Delaware President Cathy Kanefsky tells…
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The missing Cannonball from the Cannonball House Maritime Museum has been returned. The missing artifact was placed outside of the Zwaanendael Museum and turned in to the Lewes Police Department this morning. The cannonball had been missing since February 17th. According to Lewes Police, there have been no leads in how the cannonball went missing.…
Read MoreA 48-year-old Dover man faces numerous drug and felony weapons charges after troopers stopped him on East Street South of East Camden Wyoming Avenue yesterday evening. A drug-certified canine then conducted a free-air sniff of the outside of the Camaro and the dog alerted to the presence of an odor of narcotics. A search led…
Read MoreU.S. lawmakers including Senator Chris Coons have sent a letter urging the Department of Health and Human Services to take immediate action to address short-term limited duration insurance (STLDI) plans, commonly known as junk plans, which fail to provide adequate, comprehensive health insurance coverage. Junk plans can deny coverage to people with preexisting conditions and…
Read MoreIf you visit the Salisbury Zoo, you may spot a new animal hanging out in the trees – a black-tufted marmoset named Timmy. Native to South America, mainly Brazil, Black-tufted marmosets are social animals that live in trees. Zoo Director Leonora Dillon says Timmy is a great addition to the Zoo, and they are excited…
Read MoreA 67-year old man who was living in Salisbury is now at the Wicomico County Detention Center following a drug investigation. The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office Community Action Team (CAT) conducted the investigation into Jimmy Lee Smullen distributing cocaine from an address on Miami Avenue. CAT received complaints that Smullen was living on a property…
Read MoreA fire that occurred in Crisfield has been ruled accidental. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, the smoke alarms did not activate when the fire broke out at the two story wood frame single family house on Potomac Street yesterday evening. The blaze caused an estimated $100,000 in damage but no injuries or…
Read MoreA Camden-Wyoming woman has been arrested on gun and drug dealing charges after police executed a search warrant on Tuesday. While searching the home on Mud Mill Road, troopers found 40-year-old Trillian Reidy hiding in the closet. They also found a number of drug items and a .25 caliber handgun. Computer checks showed that Reidy…
Read MoreThe Salisbury University Police Department has a new Recon 180 training simulator, thanks to a $30,000 grant from the Maryland Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services. Salisbury University Police Department Lieutenant Chris Shockley says While the simulator provides a cutting-edge resource for SUPD officers, the technology it uses is not as important…
Read MoreAccidental, spontaneous combustion of oil-soaked rags sparked a fire that started at the pull behind a utility trailer and caused damage to a camper and outbuilding. The fire occurred on Island Pointe Drive in Hebron, Maryland yesterday evening just before 8 pm. According to the State Fire Marshal’s Office, damage is estimated at $14,000, but…
Read MoreThe Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office Community Action Team (CAT) conducted an investigation into drug distribution that occurred on Pocahontas Avenue. 29-year-old Garrett Dwayne Dickerson is charged with distributing cocaine from his residence in January. According to the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office, a search of the residence revealed a bag of cocaine consistent with distribution, a…
Read MoreSamuel E. Lathem of Bear, Delaware and James N. Hogan of Franklinville, New Jersey, at the bi-state agency’s monthly meeting today were sworn-in to Delaware River & Bay Authority leadership posts. The leadership posts held by Chairman Lathem and Vice Chairman Hogan rotate between the States of Delaware and New Jersey every two years. Additional…
Read MoreWoodland Church Road between Woodland Ferry Road and Bowman Road is now closed through Friday, March 3rd for the installation of crossroad pipes. The closure period is weather dependent. Detour Information from DelDOT: Detour: Vehicles traveling south towards Woodland Church Rd will be directed onto Woodland Ferry Road. They will then take a left onto…
Read MoreThe Indian River School District is seeking new members to join its Community Advisory Board. The District formed the board In accordance with a November 6, 2019 Consent Order* that focuses on building their capacity to meet the needs of all students in their home schools. The board addresses various matters related to the Consent…
Read MoreA traffic stop on Route 113 in Milford led to the arrest of a Smyrna man. Police arrested 44-year-old Bernard H. Williams Jr. As a result of the investigation, which included the utilization of the K9 Unit, police seized 4.3 grams of cocaine, a loaded 40 mm handgun, a fixed baton, and an undisclosed amount…
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