FTC Action Leads to $18 Million in Refunds for Brigit Consumers Harmed by Deceptive Promises About Cash Advances, Hidden Fees, and Blocked Cancellation

The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against personal finance app provider Brigit, alleging that its promises of “instant” cash advances of up to $250 for people living paycheck-to-paycheck were deceptive and that the company locked consumers into a $9.99 monthly membership…

Cape May – Lewes Ferry Welcomes a “Beacon of Hope”

Iconic Harriet Tubman Statue Retraces Underground Railroad Trail to Next Destination CAPE MAY, NJ – On Thursday, November 9, the famed Underground Railroad will once again come alive as the iconic “Beacon of Hope” bronze statue of Harriet Tubman is transported across…

Gold Alert Issued For Missing Dover Man

Incident/Complaint#:  50-23-36005 Date:  Wednesday, November 1st, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. Location: 300 block South Governors Avenue, Dover, DE Contact: Dover Police Department Public Information OfficerMaster Corporal Ryan Schmid Email: Ryan.Schmid@cj.state.de.us Narrative: The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for John Holland,…

Troopers Arrest Greenwood Man for 5th Offense DUI and Drug Charges

Delaware State Police arrested 66-year-old Johnny Diogo, of Greenwood, Delaware, for a 5th offense DUI and drug-related charges on Monday in Milton. On October 30, 2023, at approximately 3:37 p.m., a trooper on patrol responded to the Valero gas station located at 25772 Deep Branch…

Delaware State Police Arrest Suspect for Child Sexual Solicitation in Ongoing Investigation

The Delaware State Police have arrested 66-year-old Wayne Long of Berlin, Maryland, for multiple counts of felony sexual solicitation of a child as part of an ongoing investigation. Detectives are seeking assistance in identifying potential victims associated with the investigation occurring in the Sussex…

State Police Investigating Fatal Hit and Run Crash

The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred early this morning in Smyrna that left one man dead. On October 30, 2023, at approximately 2:06 a.m., a green 2012 Ford F-150 was traveling eastbound on Wheatleys Pond Road,…

Delaware State Police Detectives Investigating a Homicide in Laurel

The Delaware State Police are investigating a homicide that occurred in Laurel on Sunday afternoon. On October 29, 2023, at approximately 2:47 p.m., troopers responded to a reported shooting on the 500 block of West 7th Street in the town limits of…

State Police Arrest Clayton Woman for Burglary

The Delaware State Police have arrested 44-year-old Lori Davenport of Clayton, Delaware, for the burglary of a Dover residence that occurred in August. On August 21, 2023, at approximately 4:00 p.m., troopers responded to a residence located on the 1000 block of Dinahs Corner…

State Police Detectives Investigating Homicide in Selbyville

The Delaware State Police are investigating a homicide that occurred in the parking lot of a strip mall last night in Selbyville. On October 28, 2023, at approximately 11:56 p.m., troopers responded to a reported shooting in the parking lot of a…

FTC Case Leads to Permanent Ban Against Merchant Cash Advance Owner for Deceiving Small Businesses, Seizing Personal and Business Assets

As a result of a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit, Jonathan Braun, who controlled small-business funding company RCG Advances, will face a permanent ban from the merchant cash advance and debt collection industries. A federal court issued summary judgment in favor of the FTC…