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Two were arrested in connection with a home invasion in Harbeson. According to Delaware State Police, through investigative measures, troopers identified 37-year-old Robin C. Stephens, of Rehoboth, and 30-year-old Heather Kenny, of Millsboro, as suspects in a home invasion that occurred on the evening of January 13, 2020 at a home in the 22000 block…
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A Delmar woman was arrested after police say she stabbed a man multiple times during an argument in Seaford. According to the Delaware State Police Department, around 3 a.m., Saturday troopers were dispatched to Nanticoke Memorial Hospital for reports that a person had been assaulted. Troopers arrived and met with a 31-year-old Seaford man who…
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The City of Rehoboth Beach is canceling all special events and suspending all public commission and committee meetings until further notice in a precautionary move due to the coronavirus outbreak. The Commissioners Regular Meeting will be held on Friday, March 20, at 3 p.m. with a condensed agenda to vote on the FY 2020-21 budget.…
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The Worcester County Health Department opened a call center on Thursday to field questions and concerns over the Coronavirus. The call center will operate during health department business hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Callers can access the line by dialing 410-632-1100 and selecting option #8. Coronarivus, officially referred to as…
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UPDATED – 3/12/20 – 6pm – Governor Larry Hogan today announced a series of major actions to protect public health and safety and limit the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in Maryland. Earlier today, the state reported its first case of community transmission. “This problem continues to evolve and will escalate rapidly and dramatically,” said…
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UPDATED – 3/12/20 – 5pm – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the number of individuals currently being tested for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In Delaware, DPH is currently monitoring 35 individuals. A total of 44 individuals have been tested for COVID-19, including the 4 individuals who tested positive…
Read MoreA Sussex County man pleaded guilty to selling heroin laced with fentanyl that killed a Seaford woman. United States Attorney David C. Weiss announced that Roy Horsey, 28, of Sussex County, pleaded guilty yesterday to a drug offense, and admitted that he distributed a mixture of heroin and fentanyl that killed a Seaford woman in…
Read MoreMaryland State Police in conjunction with allied law enforcement agencies will conduct a DUI sobriety checkpoint on St. Patrick’s Day in Worcester County. The goal of the checkpoint is to locate impaired drivers and to promote public awareness of the dangers of impaired driving. Law enforcement officers in Worcester County encourage Marylanders and those traveling…
Read MoreTwo are in critical condition following a fire at the Delaware City Refinery. According to the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office, first responders were dispatched to the Delaware City Refinery on Wrangle Hill Road near Delaware City shortly before 2 p.m. for reports of two burn patients. New Castle County paramedics, fire company medical staff,…
Read MoreThe Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing confirmation of the state’s first presumptive positive case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The case involves a New Castle County man over the age of 50 who is associated with the University of Delaware community, officials with DPH announced Wednesday. The individual is not severely ill…
Read MoreDelaware lawmakers have introduced legislation to prohibit businesses from rejecting cash payments. Cash-free stores have begun popping up around the world with the promise of customer convenience and quick transactions, but their cash-free model leaves many people out, according to State Senator David McBride, the primary sponsor of the bill. “Technology can bring about exciting…
Read MoreThe Coast Guard medevaced a man off of a cargo ship approximately 25 miles off the coast of Ocean City, Maryland, Tuesday. Crewmembers aboard the Panamanian flagged cargo ship Balsa 84, which was in route to the Delaware Bay area, contacted watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay’s command center around 10:20 a.m., notifying them…
Read MoreA Felton man was arrested after police say he was caught driving drunk with over 58 grams of PCP in Dover. According to the Dover Police Department, officers tried to stop a vehicle Monday night in the area of Loockerman Street and Governors Avenue for a moving violation. As police made contact with the driver,…
Read MoreGovernor Larry Hogan today convened an emergency meeting of the Maryland Governor’s Executive Council (Cabinet) to review the state’s ongoing response to novel coronavirus. At the start of the Cabinet meeting, which lasted nearly two hours, the governor announced new guidance for long-term care facilities to help protect older people and limit the spread of…
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UPDATED 3-10-20: Delaware State Police have released the name of the Millsboro man who died last week in an industrial accident in Rehoboth Beach as 49 year old Frank Riemer. The investigation is continuing into the cause and manner of death. ========================================================== A Millsboro man was killed Thursday in an industrial accident in Rehoboth Beach.…
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Delaware State Police have arrested a Delmar, Delaware man for multiple motor vehicle thefts, commercial burglaries, and other related charges in Seaford. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the investigation revealed the first incident occurred on March 3 as patrol units responded to the Bi-Rite Auto Sales on Sussex Highway in reference to a…
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A Bridgeville man has been arrested in connection with a shooting in Seaford. Delaware State Police have arrested 64-year-old Rafael A. Pena-Suarez in connection with a shooting that occurred at approximately 10:28 p.m., Friday, March 6, 2020, at a local area bar and package store. The preliminary investigation determined that troopers were dispatched to “The…
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Milford Police are searching for a man who reportedly tried to lure a student in his van as they were walking to school. According to the Milford Police Department, officers were notified about the driver of a dark red or maroon work style van, possibly a Ford Econoline, who tried to communicate with a student…
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Three people have tested postitive for coronavirus in Maryland. Governor Larry Hogan announced the state’s first positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) at a press conference Thursday evening and declared a state of emergency to ramp up Maryland’s coordinated response across all levels of government. “In order to further mobilize all available state resources in…
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Governor Larry Hogan is introducing emergency legislation granting him the authority to transfer resources from the state’s rainy day fund for Maryland’s coronavirus response. he governor also announced that the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is raising its activation level to Enhanced in order to mobilize additional resources across state government. “We are submitting emergency…
Read MoreOne person was killed, a child was injured, and another suffered critical injuries in a serious crash Wednesday night in Harrington. According to the Harrington Fire Company, around 7:30 p.m., Wednesday first responders were notified of a serious motor vehicle crash in the 5400 block of Vernon Road. First responders arrived on scene and discovered…
Read MoreIn light of ongoing developments related to the current coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and its impact on financial markets, the Delaware Department of Justice’s Consumer and Investor Protection Units are reminding consumers and investors in Delaware to beware of con artists seeking to capitalize on fear and uncertainty. “Con artists see opportunity in people’s anxieties,” said…
Read MoreA Rehoboth Beach man has been sentenced to over 100 months in prison after he violated probation and was caught with more than 300 grams of cocaine. Chief U.S. District Judge Leonard P. Stark sentenced Michael Henry, a 40 year-old Rehoboth Beach resident, to 111 months in prison for possessing cocaine with the intent to…
Read MoreState health officials are continuing to monitor the coronavirus and prepare for the possibility that it could hit Delaware. The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is continuing to monitor 14 asymptomatic travelers (travelers who are not sick with fever/cough/shortness of breath) arriving in the U.S. from mainland China and other countries where the virus…
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