*Update – Suspects Arrested* State Police Investigating Drive-By Shooting in Rodney Village

Delaware State Police have arrested 41-year-old Tyrell Clark and a 16-year-old female, both of Dover, Delaware, for multiple felony offenses following a drive-by shooting in Rodney Village that occurred in […]

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*Update – Additional Suspects Arrested* State Police Arrest Multiple Suspects for Assault on Food Lion Employee in New Castle

Delaware State Police have arrested 19-year-old Christian Broaddus of New Castle, Delaware, and 20-year-old Khanasia Nash of Wilmington, Delaware for multiple offenses stemming from an attack on a Food Lion […]

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*Update – Additional Suspects Arrested* State Police Arrest Multiple Suspects for Assault on Food Lion Employee in New Castle

Delaware State Police have arrested 19-year-old Christian Broaddus of New Castle, Delaware, and 20-year-old Khanasia Nash of Wilmington, Delaware for multiple offenses stemming from an attack on a Food Lion […]

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*Update – Victim Identified* State Police Investigating Single-Vehicle Fatal Crash in Clayton

Delaware State Police have identified 24-year-old Timothy Schuler of Wilmington, Delaware, as the man who died in a single-vehicle fatal crash on Tuesday morning in Clayton. The Troop 3 Collision […]

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Delaware Hunters Take Note: New Season Guide Now Available with Updated Rules and Requirements

 Delaware — The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has officially released the 2025/26 Hunting and Trapping Guide. It’s available now from recreational license agents statewide, DNREC’s Fish and Wildlife office in Dover, or directly online through DNREC’s website…

Mid-Atlantic Skateboard Hall of Fame Highlights Ocean City’s Role in Regional Skate Culture

OCEAN CITY, Md. — The Mid-Atlantic Skateboard Hall of Fame (MA-SHoF) is set to hold its annual induction ceremony in Ocean City this September, shining a spotlight on the city’s growing influence in the region’s skateboarding scene. The nonprofit organization honors skateboarders,…

Maryland unveils new Coastal Flood Explorer to help residents track and prepare for rising waters

MARYLAND — Maryland’s coastal communities now have a new resource to understand flood risks and plan for the future. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources recently launched the Coastal Flood Explorer, an interactive map that displays current and projected high tide flooding,…

*Update – Suspect Arrested* State Police Investigating Armed Robbery Outside Newark Dunkin’

Delaware State Police have arrested 31-year-old Cortez Crawford of Wilmington, Delaware, for an armed robbery that occurred earlier this month outside a Dunkin’ in Newark. On July 5, 2025, at […]

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Two Arrested, Large Quantities of Fentanyl and Cocaine Seized in Milford Drug Raid

Milford, Del. — Delaware State Police arrested two individuals on felony drug charges Saturday after executing a search warrant at a residence in Milford. The operation resulted in the seizure of large quantities of fentanyl and cocaine, along with digital scales and…

Delaware State Police Resume Search for Missing Fisherman on Broadkill River

MILTON, Del. — Delaware State Police have restarted the search for 18-year-old Yorch Niz-Chilel, who went missing Tuesday afternoon after falling into the Broadkill River near Oyster Rocks Road. Authorities say Niz-Chilel slipped from a piece of wood while fishing with family…

Delaware State Fair Returns to Harrington for Ten Days of Tradition and Entertainment

HARRINGTON, Del. — The Delaware State Fair will open July 17 and run through July 26, 2025, at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington. The event remains a key highlight of the state’s summer calendar, celebrating Delaware’s agricultural heritage while offering a…

DELAWARE PROHIBITS LOCAL POLICE FROM IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT AGREEMENTS

Delaware — Governor Matt Meyer has signed House Bill 182 into law, banning local law enforcement agencies from entering into agreements with federal immigration authorities to enforce immigration laws or share related information. The legislation specifically prohibits 287(g) agreements, which allow local…

Search Warrant in Milford Leads to Arrests for Drug Offenses

Delaware State Police have arrested 41-year-old Garron Wescott of Ellendale, Delaware, and 31-year-old Jasman Gibbs of Milford, Delaware, for felony drug and related charges following a search warrant in Milford this […]

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Flood Concerns Rise as Delmarva Prepares for Week of Heavy Rain and Storms

 DELMARVA — The Delmarva Peninsula is forecast to experience multiple rounds of heavy rainfall and scattered thunderstorms throughout the week beginning Monday, July 14, 2025, raising concerns over localized flooding in low-lying and urban areas. The TVDelmarva Weather Center advises residents to…

Delaware Developmental Disabilities Council Seeks Public Input for New Five-Year State Plan

DOVER, Del. — The Delaware Developmental Disabilities Council (DDC) is inviting Delaware residents to contribute to the development of its next Five-Year State Plan, which directs efforts to enhance services and expand opportunities for people with developmental disabilities statewide. To ensure the…

Delaware State Treasurer Colleen Davis to Address Federal Budget Concerns at Milford Town Hall Meeting

MILFORD, Del. — Delaware State Treasurer Colleen Davis will hold a town hall meeting on Monday, July 21 at 6 p.m. at the Milford Senior Center, located at 111 Park Avenue, Milford. The event offers Delaware residents an opportunity to hear updates…

Public Workshop Scheduled July 15 to Discuss Proposed Roundabout at Zoar and Peterkins Roads

SUSSEX COUNTY, Del. — The Delaware Department of Transportation will hold a public workshop on Tuesday, July 15, from 4 to 6 p.m. at its Georgetown office, 23697 Dupont Boulevard, inviting residents to provide input on a proposed roundabout at the intersection…

*Update – Victim Identified* State Police Investigating Fatal Four-Vehicle Crash in Milford

Delaware State Police have identified 71-year-old Peter Surdo from Kennett Square, Pennsylvania as the man who died in the fatal four-vehicle crash on Friday in Milford. The investigation remains ongoing. […]

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*Update – Victim Identified* State Police Investigating Single-Vehicle Fatal Crash Near Bridgeville

Delaware State Police have identified 27-year-old Devin Flamer from Bridgeville, Delaware, as the man who died in the single-vehicle fatal crash yesterday near Bridgeville. Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision […]

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Delaware State Police S.O.A.R. Searching for Wanted Sex Offenders

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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Delaware Seashore State Park Implements Safety Closures for Sand Bypass Testing

REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. — Beginning Monday, July 14, certain areas around the Indian River Inlet at Delaware Seashore State Park will be closed as testing begins on the sand bypass system. Entering the designated work zones during pumping operations is strictly prohibited…

Early Morning Crash Sends Bobtail Tractor into Delaware River on Memorial Bridge

NEW CASTLE, Del. — Early Friday morning, a Bobtail Tractor traveling southbound on the Delaware Memorial Bridge crossed multiple lanes and crashed through a concrete barrier before plunging into the Delaware River.The crash occurred at approximately 3:40 a.m. on the downslope of…

Citizens Budget Oversight Committee Seeks Applicants in Indian River School District

SELLBYVILLE, Del. — The Indian River School District is accepting applications from residents interested in joining its Citizens Budget Oversight Committee. The deadline to apply is August 1, 2025.Established under state law and Department of Education guidelines, the committee includes the superintendent,…

Harrington Logistics Closure Leaves Over 150 Workers Jobless; Kent County Seeks Solutions

 HARRINGTON, Del. — Harrington Logistics ceased operations on July 1, resulting in the loss of 151 jobs. The company’s 220,000-square-foot distribution center had provided cold storage and refrigerated transportation services for decades, playing an important role in Kent County’s economy. Local officials…

Salisbury Airport Secures $450,000 Grant for Expansion in Maryland Economic Program

 SALISBURY, Md. — Salisbury Airport has been awarded $450,000 as part of Maryland’s new Business Ready Sites Program, a state initiative to accelerate economic development and improve business infrastructure. The program was established following an executive order by Governor Wes Moore, aiming…

Eastern Shore Leaders Voice Concerns Over New Solar Energy Law Impacting Farmland

 MARYLAND — Senate Bill 931, effective July 1, introduces new regulations supporting solar energy but raises alarms among farmers and officials on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The law prevents local governments from creating zoning restrictions on solar developments, a move some say limits…

Worcester County Alerts Businesses to Email Scam Targeting Permitting Process

Worcester County, Maryland — Local business owners and residents are being warned about a fraudulent email scam aimed at those involved in the county’s permitting and plan review process. Scammers impersonate Development Review and Permitting staff and send messages demanding wire transfers…

Veteran-Owned Patriot Aluminum Relocates to Sussex County with $5 Million Expansion Plan

Seaford, Delaware — Patriot Aluminum, a fencing manufacturer originally based in Denton, Maryland, is moving its operations to Sussex County. The company purchased a 45,000-square-foot warehouse on Whitehurst Drive in Seaford’s unincorporated area and is planning substantial upgrades to the facility.The relocation…

*Update – Suspects Arrested* Detectives Investigating Shoplifting Turned Robbery at the Brandywine Town Center Target

The Delaware State Police arrested a 14-year-old female from Claymont, Delaware, and a 16-year-old female from Wilmington, Delaware, for robbery and assault charges following a shoplifting turned robbery that occurred […]

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*Update – Victims Identified* State Police Investigating Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Near Selbyville

The Delaware State Police have identified 22-year-old Veronika McCoy from Berlin, Maryland, and 77-year-old Douglas Bachtell from Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, as the two people who died in the fatal two-vehicle crash […]

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*Update – Suspect Arrested* State Police Investigating Robbery in New Castle

The Delaware State Police arrested a 17-year-old male from Wilmington, Delaware, for felony offenses stemming from a robbery that occurred in New Castle in April. On April 13, 2025, at […]

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State Police Arrest Man for Felony Gun Charge Following Traffic Stop in Newark

The Delaware State Police arrested 24-year-old Lenford Kirlew of Wilmington, Delaware, for a felony gun charge following a traffic stop that occurred in Newark on Sunday afternoon. On July 6, […]

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Delaware State Police Announce Promotion of Captain J. Andrew Lloyd to the Rank of Major

Colonel William D. Crotty, Superintendent of the Delaware State Police, is proud to announce the promotion of Captain J. Andrew Lloyd to the esteemed rank of Major, which was effective […]

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Delaware State Police Announce Promotion of Captain J. Andrew Lloyd to the Rank of Major

Colonel William D. Crotty, Superintendent of the Delaware State Police, is proud to announce the promotion of Captain J. Andrew Lloyd to the esteemed rank of Major, which was effective […]

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Delaware Launches $5 Million Workforce Housing Program to Address Affordability

DOVER, Del. — Delaware has allocated $5 million from the state’s latest Bond Bill to launch a Workforce Housing Program designed to tackle the growing shortage of affordable housing for middle-class working families. The program, established by legislation passed in 2024, aims…

Grove Park Canal Dock to Reopen After Planned Safety Enhancements in Rehoboth Beach

REHOBOTH BEACH, DEL. — The Grove Park canal dock in Rehoboth Beach is set to reopen after planned safety upgrades are completed. Wallace Montgomery, the engineering firm overseeing the project, has approved the necessary enhancements to ensure the dock is safe for…

Detectives Investigating Shoplifting Turned Robbery at the Brandywine Town Center Target

Delaware State Police are investigating a shoplifting turned robbery that occurred at the Brandywine Town Center Target in Wilmington last night. On July 7, 2025, at approximately 6:36 p.m., troopers […]

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Voters in Delaware’s District 20 Prepare for August 5 Special Election; Early Voting Details Announced

MILTON, Del. — A special election for Delaware’s State Representative District 20 is scheduled for Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at assigned polling places across the district.Early voting is available at Mariner Middle…

*Update – Second Suspect Arrested* State Police Arrest Man for Unlawful Imprisonment Charges in Dover; Second Suspect Remains At-Large

The Delaware State Police arrested 36-year-old Coles Khayree of Dover, Delaware, for unlawful imprisonment charges stemming from an incident that occurred at a Walmart in Dover last week. On June 30, […]

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State Police Arrest Teen for Stealing Vehicle from Claymont Area Wawa

The Delaware State Police arrested a 16-year-old male from Claymont, Delaware, for stealing a Volkswagen Tiguan from a Wawa in Claymont on Sunday evening. On July 6, 2025, at approximately […]

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State Police Arrest Teen for Stealing Vehicle from Claymont Area Wawa

The Delaware State Police arrested a 16-year-old male from Claymont, Delaware, for stealing a Volkswagen Tiguan from a Wawa in Claymont on Sunday evening. On July 6, 2025, at approximately […]

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