Posts Tagged ‘Milford’
DEMEC Issues Power Savers Alert Wed, August 25
Power Savers Alert: Due to expected high temperatures and high energy demand, we are asking municipal electric customers to VOLUNTARILY reduce electric use today, Wednesday, August 25th.Ā Power Saver Hours are from 2:00pm to 6:00pm.Ā Customers are encouraged to lower their electric use during these hours to save money both now and later. Participation will…
Read MoreCarper Highlights Infrastructure Bill’s Clean Water Provisions
Suspect Charged In Feb. Dover Shooting
A Milford man faces charges in connection with a shooting last February in the parking lot of the IHOP Restaurant in Dover. According to Dover Police, warrants were obtained two weeks ago for 24-year-old Calvin King. King turned himself in this week. He is charged with possession of a firearm and reckless endangering. He was…
Read MoreMotorcycle Operator Killed In Crash On Bay Rd.
A 25-year-old Milford man is dead following a motorcycle crash on Bay Road (Route 1). According to Delaware State Police, the motorcyclist crossed the grass median near New Wharf Road Tuesday night and collided with an oncoming SUV. The car crashed into a utility pole. The man who was driving the motorcycle died at a…
Read MoreUpdate: DSP Identify Woman Killed In Crash With Truck Tractor
UPDATED – 7/30/21 – 3pm – Delaware State Police have identified the individual who died in the fatal motor vehicle crash on Wednesday, July 28 on Canterbury Road, as 33-year-oldĀ Leslie J. McMullenĀ of Wilmington. This collision remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Anyone with information should contact Sgt. John…
Read MoreStaff Shortages Challenge City Services In Milford
Milford is working its way through staffing shortages that could impact city services, including collection of trash and recyclables. Local electricity outages could also take longer to restore. The City of Milford is hiring in several departments including solid waste, public works, electric, parks and recreation, customer service, IT and police. According to Milford officials,…
Read More1 Injured in Route 113 Crash South of Georgetown
Downstate Mosquito Spraying this Evening
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, July 20, 2021: Application of Anvil 10+10 (Sumithrin/PBO) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Harrington, Milford, Millsboro, and Selbyville. And near Dagsboro, Felton, Frankford, Greenwood, Lewes, Lincoln, and Milton. For notification purposes,…
Read MoreMan Charged With Attempted Burglaries In 3 Communities
3 police jurisdictions, one suspect… A man is charged with trying to break into the Shore Stop convenience store on Deep Branch Road in Milton. Delaware State Police said the alarm at the store went off early Wednesday morning. Arriving troopers discovered that the front door and a large window were damaged. According to police,…
Read MoreTwo Charged with Weapons & Drug Offenses after Traffic Stop
Two man have been arrested on gun charges after a traffic stop by Delaware State Police near Magnolia. Police spotted a Corolla with an expired tag in the area of Peachtree Run and Irish Hill Road and smelled marijuana as they contacted the driver, 22 year old Xavier Daniels of Milford and 21 year old…
Read MorePossible Tornado Strikes In Milford Area
(Update Friday morning) The clean-up is underway after powerful storms and a possible tornado swept through portions of Delmarva late Thursday afternoon. Damaged structures, toppled trees and downed power lines were the result, but as of yet no injuries have been reported.One hard-hit area was Milford and Slaughter Beach. Milford officials said the city will…
Read MoreCrash In Hartly Claims Life Of Milford Woman
Downstate Mosquito Spraying: Milford, Harrington, Greenwood, Milton, Lincoln
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours onĀ Monday, June 21, 2021: Application of Anvil 10+10 (Sumithrin/PBO) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Milford and Near Harrington, Greenwood, Milton, and Lincoln. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following…
Read MoreMilford May Buy Farm Property For Industrial / Business Park
Milford is moving closer to buying the 182-acre R. and C. Fry Farms property at Route 14 and Canterbury Road (Route 15) for development of an industrial – business park. City Manager Mark Whitfield said Milford hopes to be able to meet growing demands for light industrial and e-commerce warehousing. The land would need to…
Read MoreHeadlight Out Leads To Man’s Arrest on Drugs-Weapons Charges
A traffic stop in Milford has resulted in the arrest of a Magnolia man on drugs-and-weapons related charges. Delaware State Police said troopers saw a vehicle traveling with a headlight out on Shawnee Road early Monday morning. A smell of marijuana led to an investigation. According to police, a search of the vehicle turned up…
Read MoreUpdate: Newark Teen Charged; 3 Kids Hurt In Crash Involving Stolen Vehicle
UPDATED – 5/25/21 – 6:15pm – The Delaware State Police have charged 18 year old William Ackridge of Newark in the serious crash that occurred late Sunday afternoon south of Milford. Ackridge was taken into custody without incident at his residence by Probation and Parole Officers on Monday afternoon. He is charged with: Three counts…
Read More2 Shot And Wounded In Milford
Milford Police are investigating a shooting incident that resulted in two people being sent to hospitals. The gunfire was reported Sunday night shortly after 6:30 in the 500-block of Truitt Avenue. Both gunshot victims have been treated and released. Milford Police are still searching for the gunman, and anyone with information is asked to contact…
Read MoreUS Sen Carper Highlights Drinking Water Infrastructure Act in Milford
Today, U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), joined Rick Duncan, Executive Director of the Delaware Rural Water Association, and David Baird, National Rural Water Association President, along with representatives from water suppliers throughout Delaware to highlight the support for the bipartisanĀ Drinking Water and Wastewater…
Read MoreArson Suspected In Milford House Fire
A Milford house fire was deliberately set, according to the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office. Sunday afternoon’s blaze broke out in the 500-block of Seabury Avenue near South Walnut Street. Members of the Carlisle Fire Company encountered smoke pouring from the home when they arrived. No one was located inside, and no injuries were reported.…
Read MoreMother of 2 Dies of Injuries in Drive-by Shooting
A woman has died of injuries suffered in a drive-by shooting on Route 14, Milford-Harrington Highway, last Wednesday afternoon. Delaware State Police said Monday that 20-year-old Maricruz Sanchez of Milford died in a hospital Friday April 2nd. She was shot March 31st at about 3:15 p.m. as she was passed by a vehicle near Sandbox…
Read MoreRoad Rage Incident Leads To Stabbing, Arrest
A suspect is in custody in connection with a stabbing at a Royal Farms that may have resulted from a road rage incident on Route 13 in Kent County. According to Felton Police, someone was discovered with a stab wound to the abdominal area Sunday. An investigation revealed that the victim got into a fight…
Read MoreTrooper Hurt In Scuffle With Wanted Suspect
A Milford man is facing charges following an incident with Delaware State Police that left a trooper with a serious injury. Police said troopers encountered 40-year-old Walter Cotier III as he was walking in the area of Frederica Road and Waterway Road. Cotier was wanted on several arrest warrants. According to State Police, he started…
Read MoreSchools Return from Winter Break…Most Remain in Remote Learning
DELAWARECape Henlopen District schools reopen on Monday. Before the start of the Christmas break the district switched to remote learning after an increase in positive cases of coronavirus. However district officials plan to begin Monday with hybrid learning ā however that could still change. Indian River students also return to classes on Monday, however they…
Read MoreFight At Country Store Leads To Man’s Arrest
A fight inside the Shawnee Country Store in Milford has led to a man’s arrest.Delaware State Police said during the incident, a man pulled out a knife and threatened to injure the other man.Troopers responded, and an investigation led to the arrest of 39-year-old Raymond Lebeau Junior of Dover.Lebeau is charged with possession of a…
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