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The Delaware State Police Community Engagement Unit’s annual program to assist elementary school-aged children in need with the necessities for school is back! Troopers are asking for help with donations […]
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Incident Number: 50-25-27378 Date/Time: The Month of July 2025 Location: City of Dover Contact: …
Incident Number: 50-25-27378 Date/Time: The Month of July 2025 Location: City of Dover Contact: …
Delaware — Delaware’s long-anticipated recreational marijuana market officially opens tomorrow, August 1, marking a major milestone in the state’s cannabis legalization efforts. The initial phase allows the state’s 13 existing medical marijuana dispensaries to begin adult-use sales under conversion licenses, while newly…
Delaware — This August, the Delaware Division of Public Health will provide physical exam clinics at state facilities in each county to assist families with back-to-school and athletic requirements. The free-standing clinics will be held during the first week of the month,…
Delaware State Police have arrested a 47-year-old Steve Pagan from Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, for felony gun and drug charges following a search warrant in Rehoboth Beach this morning. On July […]
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GEORGETOWN, Del. — Sussex County has named Andrew D. Harton as the new director of its Economic Development office, following the retirement of longtime director Bill Pfaff. Harton had been serving as economic development manager since February, overseeing operations during the transition…
LEWES, Del. — Starting this school year and continuing through 2028-29, Cape Henlopen School District will offer free breakfast and lunch to every student, thanks to updated federal guidelines and expanded state data. The district qualified under the Community Eligibility Provision, a…
OCEAN CITY, Md. — Joseph Sexauer officially assumed the role of fire marshal for Ocean City, bringing with him two decades of experience in fire safety and prevention. Sexauer’s career with Ocean City’s fire department began in August 2003 as a fire…
WILMINGTON, Del. — Six hospitals in Delaware have earned recognition from the American Heart Association for their commitment to providing high-quality care in heart disease and stroke treatment. These facilities met standards set by the AHA’s Get With The Guidelines® program, a…
Delaware State Police have arrested 52-year-old Gary Jefferson of Georgetown, Delaware, 26-year-old Jamie Reed of Milford, Delaware, and 54-year-old Paul Sample of Georgetown, Delaware, for felony drug and related charges […]
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Delaware State Police have arrested 52-year-old Gary Jefferson of Georgetown, Delaware, 26-year-old Jamie Reed of Milford, Delaware, and 54-year-old Paul Sample of Georgetown, Delaware, for felony drug and related charges […]
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Salisbury, Md. — Maryland’s annual Tax-Free Week hits the ground running from Sunday, August 10, through Saturday, August 16, 2025. This event offers residents and visitors in Eastern Shore communities such as Salisbury, Ocean City, and Berlin a significant opportunity to save…
Lewes, Del. — Plans are being made to turn the empty Army Reserve Center in Lewes into a city campus. This new place will be used by the city government, the local police, and the Board of Public Works. The land is…
DOVER, Del. — Drivers who open a new E-ZPass Delaware account during the month of August will receive a transponder at no cost, the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and E-ZPass Delaware announced. This offer runs from August 1 through August…
OCEAN CITY, Md. — Swarms of jellyfish have been reported along Ocean City and Delmarva-area beaches in recent days, prompting lifeguards to address an uptick in painful encounters for swimmers.An increase in water salinity has created favorable conditions for jellyfish to thrive,…
Delaware State Police have arrested 21-year-old Jeremy Rodriguez Sepulveda of Salisbury, Maryland, and 19-year-old Tina Berry of Delmar, Maryland for felony offenses following a pursuit near Angola. On July 27, […]
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Delaware State Police have arrested 21-year-old Jeremy Rodriguez Sepulveda of Salisbury, Maryland, and 19-year-old Tina Berry of Delmar, Maryland for felony offenses following a pursuit near Angola. On July 27, […]
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The Delaware State Police are investigating a home invasion that occurred last night in Newark. On July 28, 2025, at approximately 10:15 p.m., troopers responded to a residence on Salem […]
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DOVER, Del. — Delaware is experiencing a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day today, Tuesday, July 29, 2025. A morning temperature inversion is trapping pollutants near the surface, while calm to light westerly winds limit dispersion and bring regional pollution into the…
DOVER, Del. — Delaware’s Attorney General Kathy Jennings joined leaders from 22 other states, plus the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania, Thursday to expand their legal challenge against the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB). They accuse the agency of…
DOVER, Del. — Governor Matt Meyer and Lieutenant Governor Kyle Evans Gay have appointed four new members to Delaware’s Governor’s Council on Agriculture, aiming to broaden geographic and sector representation within the council. The announcement was made during the Delaware State Fair…
The Delaware State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred yesterday evening in Middletown that left one woman dead. On July 28, 2025, at approximately 6:08 p.m., a […]
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The Delaware State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred yesterday evening in Middletown that left one woman dead. On July 28, 2025, at approximately 6:08 p.m., a […]
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The Delaware State Police arrested 33-year-old Steven Mauthe of Smyrna, Delaware, for multiple felony offenses stemming from a home invasion that occurred in April in Smyrna. On April 15, 2025, […]
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The Delaware State Police arrested 33-year-old Steven Mauthe of Smyrna, Delaware, for multiple felony offenses stemming from a home invasion that occurred in April in Smyrna. On April 15, 2025, […]
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The Dover Police Department is currently accepting applications for the 2025 Citizen’s Police Academy. …
Incident Number: 50-25-27192 Date/Time: Sunday, July 25th, 2025 at 1:36 a.m. Location: Barrister Place…
Incident Number: 50-25-27197 Date/Time: Sunday, July 27th, 2025 at 4:12 a.m. Location: Walgreens, 1001…
Incident Number: 50-25-27184 Date/Time: Saturday, July 26th, 2025, at 11:03 p.m. Location: West Reed…
The Delaware State Police are investigating a shots fired incident that occurred in the area of Claymont Elementary School in Claymont last night. On July 27, 2025, at approximately 10:53 […]
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BERLIN, Md. — An 18-year-old male swimmer tragically died Thursday afternoon after being pulled unconscious from the water near the southern end of the Chincoteague Beach parking lot at Assateague Island National Seashore, officials reported. The incident occurred around 4:15 p.m., when…
Delaware State Police have identified 67-year-old Sylvester Person of Milford, Delaware, as the man who died in a fatal hit-and-run collision on Saturday morning in Milton. The Delaware State Police Troop […]
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Delaware State Police have identified 67-year-old Sylvester Person of Milford, Delaware, as the man who died in a fatal hit-and-run collision on Saturday morning in Milton. The Delaware State Police Troop […]
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Delaware State Police have identified 67-year-old Sylvester Person of Milford, Delaware, as the man who died in a fatal hit-and-run collision on Saturday morning in Milton. The Delaware State Police Troop […]
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REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. — Rehoboth Beach will conduct its municipal election on Saturday, August 9. Polls will be open from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the city’s Convention Center. Voters wishing to cast absentee ballots must submit a completed and signed…
HARRINGTON, Del. — Delaware State Police have arrested a woman from Lincoln after authorities say she used pepper spray on another woman during an argument at the Delaware State Fair on Friday morning. The incident unfolded shortly after 11 a.m. on July…
Publish Incident Number: 50-25-27087 Date/Time: Saturday, July 26th, 2025 at 3:44 a.m. Location: Parking…
The Delaware State Police arrested 28-year-old Caitlynn Scott of Lincoln, Delaware, for a felony assault charge stemming from an incident at the Delaware State Fair in Harrington on Friday morning. […]
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The Delaware State Police arrested 37-year-old Leroy Buchanan of Wilmington, Delaware, for an attempted strong-arm robbery that occurred in Claymont on Wednesday morning. On July 23, 2025, at approximately 5:41 […]
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The Delaware State Police arrested 22-year-old Tahrie Calloway of Claymont, Delaware, for vehicular homicide and traffic-related charges following a fatal hit-and-run collision yesterday morning in Milton. On July 26, 2025, […]
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The Delaware State Police arrested 30-year-old Erik Yancey of New Castle, Delaware, for a strong-arm robbery that occurred in Newark on Wednesday night. On July 24, 2025, at approximately 12:09 […]
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Delaware State Police arrested a 13-year-old male from Wilmington, Delaware, for multiple felony offenses following an attempted theft of a motor vehicle from Harry O. Eisenberg Elementary School’s parking lot on […]
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The following individual is not wanted for failing to register or re-register at their current address. This is a Homeless Sex Offender Public Notification. If you have information that the listed […]
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The Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit (S.O.A.R.) is currently looking for the following wanted sex offenders after they either failed to register or re-register at their current address. If […]
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OCEAN CITY, Md. — The Ocean City Fire Department is warning the public about a rise in injuries related to electric bicycles and scooters in the resort community. Department officials report that incidents involving e-bikes and scooters are resulting in more cases…
VIRGINIA — The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources is inviting public feedback on its draft Marine Mammal Conservation Plan, which aims to safeguard marine mammal species along the Commonwealth’s coast and in its marine waters. Developed over the past 18 months, the…
SALISBURY, Md. — Wor-Wic Community College is taking significant steps to address Maryland’s ongoing truck driver shortage by expanding access to free training programs through newly awarded grant funding.With Maryland experiencing a pressing need for commercial drivers—an issue mirroring a nationwide trend…
MILFORD, Del. — The Milford School District Board of Education has approved state-mandated discipline improvement plans for Milford High School and Milford Central Academy after a second attempt at passage. The decision, made at the board’s July 21 meeting, follows requirements set…
MILLVILLE, Del. — Delaware State Police are investigating a burglary that occurred early Thursday morning at Marley’s Smoke Shop on Atlantic Avenue. According to authorities, officers responded to an alarm at the storefront around 1 a.m. and discovered that the front entrance…
Delaware. — Early voting is now open for the State Representative District 20 Special Election, set for Tuesday, August 5, 2025, following the resignation of Stell Parker Selby. This election allows all eligible Delaware registered voters residing in District 20—regardless of party…
Incident Number: 50-25-26856 Date/Time: Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 1:06 p.m. Location: 1400 Block…
Delaware State Police are investigating a commercial burglary that occurred early yesterday morning at Marley’s Smoke Shop in Millville. On July 24, 2025, at approximately 1:00 a.m., officers from the […]
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Incident Number: 50-25-26776 Date/Time: Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025 at 8:32 p.m. Location: 300 Block…
Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in New Castle on Tuesday afternoon. On July 22, 2025, at approximately 3:00 p.m., troopers responded to East Basin Road in […]
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The 2025 Fall Delaware State Police Citizens Police Academy will start on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. The academy will consist of nine two-hour sessions on Wednesday nights, with the final […]
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Incident Number: 50-22-26594 Date/Time: Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025 at 2:34 p.m. Location: City of…
Incident Number: 50-22-26594 Date/Time: Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025 at 2:34 p.m. Location: City of…
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. — The City of Rehoboth Beach will recognize the more than 100 years of service by the Rehoboth Beach Patrol with the unveiling of a state historical marker during a public ceremony at 9 a.m. Tuesday, August 5, on…
Delaware — The State of Delaware is mourning the loss of 1st Lt. Raymond Firmani, a World War II veteran and longtime Elsmere resident, who passed away on July 21 at the age of 103. Governor Matt Meyer has ordered that flags…
Salisbury, Maryland – A man from Salisbury was found guilty in a case linked to a deadly Fourth of July shooting that happened in 2023. The incident took place at a neighborhood block party and resulted in the death of a 14-year-old…
OCEAN CITY, Md. — Ocean City residents narrowly voted against a proposed ban on short-term rentals in the town’s R-1 and MH housing districts, finalizing a contentious debate over the future of vacation accommodations in single-family and mobile home neighborhoods. The ballot…
Salisbury, Md. — The storm drain maintenance on E. Naylor Mill Road is getting close to finishing. Crews have found another pipe that needs cleaning during recent checks, and they’ll be working on it on Friday, July 25, from 9 a. m.…
Delaware – Delaware officials have started the EDGE 2. 0 grant program, which offers $1. 15 million in funding to help small businesses grow throughout the state. This new program is an expansion of previous EDGE competitions that have given nearly $8…
HARRINGTON, Del. — Delaware angler Dyllan Rust has established a new state record for the Northern Snakehead after landing a 15-pound, 8-ounce fish at Marshyhope Ditch near Harrington in early June. Weighing 15 pounds, 8 ounces and measuring 31.5 inches, Rust’s catch…
Delaware State Police are investigating several fraud-related thefts that occurred at Tyson S. Sartin Burial Vaults in Bear over the last year. Detectives are seeking assistance in identifying potential victims […]
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Delaware State Police are investigating several fraud-related thefts that occurred at Tyson S. Sartin Burial Vaults in Bear over the last year. Detectives are seeking assistance in identifying potential victims […]
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Georgetown, Delaware — Drivers in Georgetown can expect significant traffic changes on College Park Lane in the coming months after town officials responded to a pattern of accidents in the area near Walmart and Redner’s. Georgetown’s town manager reported that local and…
SALISBURY, Md. — Sidewalk construction at the intersection of Milford Street and South Division Street will continue through Friday, July 25, due to unforeseen circumstances, extending beyond the original schedule. Crews remain on site from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. Temporary…
Lewes, Del. — City officials in Lewes are set to review a proposed amendment that would prohibit gated communities within city limits. At a council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, the governing body will discuss changes to Section 170-27 of the municipal code,…
The Delaware State Police are investigating a strong-arm robbery that occurred in New Castle last night. On July 21, 2025, at approximately 9:18 p.m., troopers responded to a report of […]
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Incident Number: 50-25-26422 Date/Time: July 18th, 2025 at 10:53 p.m. Location: South New Street…
SUSSEX COUNTY, Del. — Motorists in Sussex County can expect road closures and detours as Chief Road will be closed at the intersection of Northwood Lane between Oak Orchard Road and River Road for utility work beginning July 28 in Millsboro. The…
OCEAN VIEW, Del. — The Ocean View Police Department will conduct its annual Bicycle Safety Checkpoint on Tuesday, July 22, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in front of Taylor Bank, providing a safety boost for local cyclists.Department officials say free bicycle…
MILFORD, Del. — The Delaware Department of Transportation will close Big Stone Beach Road between Torbert Road and Gobbler Lane for pipe replacement beginning Wednesday, July 23. The closure is expected to last through Friday, July 25, weather permitting.The project involves replacing…
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. — Delaware State Police have identified the man found dead inside a parked SUV on Olive Avenue last month as 85-year-old Lewis Johnson of Reston, Virginia. Authorities confirmed Johnson died of natural causes and no criminal charges will be…
SALISBURY, Md. — City officials have announced that traffic signal upgrades will begin Monday, July 28, at two intersections along East Main Street in Salisbury.The work will take place at the intersections of E. Main Street with Snow Hill Road and Ward…
OCEAN CITY, Md. — Registered voters in Ocean City will decide the future of short-term rentals in certain neighborhoods during a special election on Tuesday, July 22. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Roland E. Powell…
NEW CHURCH, Va. — A Maryland man admitted to multiple charges Thursday in Accomack Circuit Court following a string of crimes against his former employer, Eastern Shore Marine. According to court records, Jerold Scott Ryan, of Parsonsburg, Maryland, pleaded guilty to six…
CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. — The Town of Chincoteague is preparing for the 100th Anniversary of its iconic Pony Penning Week, with celebrations scheduled from Saturday, July 26 through Friday, August 1, 2025. Organizers anticipate record attendance as thousands are expected to travel to…
SEAFORD, Del. — The Blood Bank of Delmarva is urging all eligible donors to act now as blood supplies in the region have dropped to a critically low level, with inventory below a two-day supply—a fraction of the seven-day reserve required by…
Delaware State Police arrested 43-year-old Andrew Kucharczyk of Linwood, Pennsylvania, for gun and drug charges Sunday evening in Claymont. On July 20, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., troopers responded to the […]
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Delaware State Police arrested 62-year-old Kurt Faulkner, of Millsboro, Delaware, on Sunday afternoon for fifth offense DUI and multiple other charges following a check on the welfare complaint. On July […]
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Delaware State Police have arrested 49-year-old Khar Abdulah, of Philadelphia, following an attempted robbery investigation that began in May at a Wilmington-area bank. On May 29, 2025, detectives began investigating […]
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Delaware State Police have identified the man found dead inside a parked SUV on Olive Avenue in Rehoboth Beach on June 24, 2025, as 85-year-old Lewis Johnson of Reston, Virginia. […]
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Incident/Complaint#: 50-25-29366 Date: Thursday, May 29th, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Location: 1700 Block of North DuPont…
Incident/Complaint#: 50-25-25283 Date: Sunday, July 20th, 2025 at 9:59 a.m. Location: Bayhealth Kent Campus, 640 South…
Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred at the Superlodge in New Castle early Saturday morning. On July 19, 2025, at approximately 12:00 a.m., troopers responded to a […]
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The Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit (S.O.A.R.) is currently looking for the following wanted sex offenders after they either failed to register or re-register at their current address. If […]
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The Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit (S.O.A.R.) is currently looking for the following wanted sex offenders after they either failed to register or re-register at their current address. If […]
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The following individuals are not wanted for failing to register or re-register at their current address. This is a Homeless Sex Offender Public Notification. If you have information that the listed […]
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Delaware State Police have arrested 29-year-old Jessica Beebe, of Finksburg, Maryland, and 38-year-old Clyde Garrison of Millsboro, Delaware, for felony gun and drug charges following a search warrant at a […]
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Delaware State Police have arrested 21-year-old Deonte King of Lincoln, Delaware, for multiple felony offenses stemming from a shooting that occurred last month near the Slaughter Beach Memorial Volunteer Fire […]
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Delaware State Police have arrested 21-year-old Deonte King of Lincoln, Delaware, for multiple felony offenses stemming from a shooting that occurred last month near the Slaughter Beach Memorial Volunteer Fire […]
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Delaware State Police have arrested 21-year-old Deonte King of Lincoln, Delaware, for multiple felony offenses stemming from a shooting that occurred last month near the Slaughter Beach Memorial Volunteer Fire […]
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UPDATE- The Dover Police Department is canceling the gold alert for Garrett McDermott. He…
Incident/Complaint#: 50-25-25907 Date: Thursday, July 17th, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. Location: 900 Block of South State…
UPDATE – The Dover Police Department is canceling the Gold Alert for Hai Van…
Delaware State Police have arrested a 17-year-old male from Camden, Delaware, for felony gun and drug charges following a search warrant yesterday in Camden. On July 16, 2025, members of […]
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