As the snow continues to fall across Delaware, state officials are emphasizing safety measures for all residents. The Delaware State Police have issued a series of guidelines aimed at keeping motorists safe during the winter weather:
Stay Home if Possible: If you can avoid travel, do so. Conditions can be unpredictable and hazardous.
Drive Cautiously: For those who must travel, slow down, keep a safe distance from other vehicles, and ensure your vehicle is free of snow and ice to prevent accidents.
Emergency Preparedness: Carry an emergency kit in your car with items like blankets, a flashlight, food, and water. Check road conditions via official channels before setting out.
Respect Snow Plows: Do not attempt to pass or crowd snow removal vehicles. The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) crews are diligently working to clear the roads, and they need space to operate safely.
DelDOT has expressed gratitude towards their crews for their relentless efforts during the storm, urging the public to assist by not crowding the plows.
The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) also reminds everyone to check on neighbors, particularly the elderly or those who might need assistance during this time.
With these safety tips in mind, Delawareans are encouraged to take extra precautions as the winter weather persists. Your safety, and the safety of those around you, is paramount.
In the last four hours, the Delmarva region has experienced significant snowfall, with reports from Georgetown, Delaware Airport, indicating one foot of snow. This comes as part of a broader winter storm sweeping through the Mid-Atlantic.
Meteorological reports from 2:00 PM on January 6, 2025, confirmed 12 inches of snow near Delaware Coastal Airport, highlighting the intensity of the snowfall in Sussex County, Delaware. The storm has brought widespread snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches, with forecasts predicting another burst of snow from 8 PM to 11 PM, potentially adding 1-3 more inches, pushing the total snow accumulation to between 9-14 inches across Central Delmarva.
In addition to the snow, sleet has begun to affect the extreme southeastern part of Sussex County, complicating conditions further. Road conditions are reported as extremely hazardous with numerous vehicles stuck, prompting warnings from authorities to avoid travel unless absolutely necessary, to allow Delaware Department of Transportation (DELDOT) crews to manage the intense snowfall rates.
As the storm progresses, the region braces for not only the immediate effects of the snow but also for dangerously cold temperatures expected to spread across the central and eastern U.S. in the aftermath. Residents are advised to stay informed about local weather updates and adhere to safety recommendations.
Stay Updated: Follow TV Delmarva’s website and social media for the latest weather updates and safety information.
Current Situation: Delaware is currently experiencing a significant snow storm, with accumulations exceeding four inches in areas like Dover, Bridgeville, and Seaford. High winds and low visibility are contributing to hazardous conditions.
During the Storm:
Stay Informed: Regularly check updates from reliable sources like TV Delmarva’s website and their social media platforms for the latest on storm progression, road conditions, and safety advisories from Meteorologist Hunter Outten.
Limit Travel: Avoid unnecessary travel. If you must venture out, inform someone of your route and expected return time.
Driving Safely:
Reduce speed and increase your following distance to account for slick roads.
Use gentle braking to avoid skidding.
Be particularly cautious on bridges and overpasses which tend to freeze first.
Dress Appropriately: Wear multiple layers, including hats, gloves, and waterproof boots to combat the cold.
If You Become Stranded:
Stay in Your Vehicle: Your car provides shelter and makes you easier to locate. Run the engine and heater in short bursts to conserve fuel, ensuring to crack a window for ventilation to prevent carbon monoxide buildup.
Signal for Assistance: Use a brightly colored cloth tied to your car’s antenna or place it in a visible spot to signal for help.
Post-Storm Actions:
Snow Removal: Shovel with caution to prevent injury. Push snow rather than lift it when possible to reduce strain.
Roof Safety: Beware of snow and ice sliding off roofs. If clearing is necessary, do so with safety in mind.
Community Care: Check on neighbors, particularly those who might need assistance like the elderly or those living alone.
By following these guidelines, residents can better manage the challenges of a snow storm, ensuring safety for themselves and their community. Keep updated through TV Delmarva’s website and social media for the latest information and advice.
As Delaware faces a significant winter storm, the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDot) traffic cameras have become an essential tool for residents to keep abreast of road conditions. With snow accumulating across the state, especially noted in areas like Dover, Bridgeville, and Seaford where snow depths exceed four inches, these cameras provide real-time visual updates crucial for safe travel planning.
DelDot’s network of over 230 traffic cameras, strategically placed across key routes such as Route 1 and Route 13, captures the evolving situation on the roads. This storm has brought heavy snow, leading to deteriorating road conditions, and the cameras are instrumental in:
Visibility: Allowing drivers to see firsthand the snow coverage, accumulation, and traffic movement, helping them decide if travel is necessary or safe.
Safety: With warnings of a Winter Storm affecting Sussex County, residents can assess road safety before venturing out, potentially avoiding accidents or getting stuck in hazardous conditions.
Efficiency: Commuters can plan alternative routes or delay trips based on the visibility of plowed roads versus those still covered in snow, thus saving time and reducing frustration.
The DelDot interactive map and app have been updated to include not just camera feeds but also a snowplow tracker, offering a dynamic view of where and how quickly roads are being cleared. This information is crucial for those who must travel during the storm, providing a clearer picture of which areas might be more passable.
For real-time updates during this storm, residents can access:
DelDot Interactive Maps
Additionally, DelDot is actively updating their social media platforms with road condition reports, closures, and safety advisories, ensuring that Delawareans have multiple avenues to stay informed. This proactive approach in using technology like traffic cameras during severe weather conditions underscores DelDot’s commitment to public safety and efficient transportation management.
For the latest weather updates and insights on this snowstorm, residents are encouraged to stay tuned to the TV Delmarva website and follow their social media channels, where Chief Meteorologist Hunter Outten provides comprehensive updates and forecasts. Hunter Outten, known for his accurate local weather predictions, will offer guidance on when and where the storm’s impact will be most severe, helping you navigate through this snowy weather safely.
In an open letter to the Milford City Government, Milford School Board Vice President, Matt Bucher, makes clear that he is not in support of allowing the sale of cannabis in Milford City Limits, citing problems seen within the schools.
Matt Bucher
Dear Honorable City Council and Honorable Mr. Mayor, The last thing we need is legal weed in City of Milford, when we in the district are trying desperately to keep drugs out of the schools. Milford PD has told us that due to the proliferation of parental cannabis users that have flooded their own homes with cannabis smoke, it is impossible to conduct a productive drug sweep of our schools. Meaning the clothes, bookbags, and very persons of many of our minor children are permeated with drug residue. I find that outrageous, and hope you do too. And, I remind you, that is just from (for now) illicit drug activity. Every study that has ever been done on the effects of drugs on minor children have exposed the deleterious effects on the brain, psyche, development, health, and long term prospects of cannabis on minor children. There are so many modern roadblocks to the health and well-being of our kids. Do not add repressive tolerance of drug use to the list of pathologies our Milford students must overcome. With respect, Matt Bucher Vice President, Milford School District Board of Education Chairman, Legislative Committee, Delaware School Board Association
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest On October 8, 2024 at approximately 1:12 p.m., Milford Police Department’s Drug Unit conducted a traffic stop in the 400 block of NW Front St., Milford, DE. Investigators made contact with the operator of the vehicle, identified as James Eley, 22 of Bridgeville, DE. Eley was taken into custody without incident on two active warrants. A narcotics K9 from the Delaware State Police responded to the traffic stop and conducted a scan of the vehicle. The narcotics K9 had a positive alert on the vehicle indicating that the vehicle had illegal narcotics. During a subsequent search of the vehicle, investigators located approximately 29.09 grams of crack cocaine (Tier 3 quantity). Eley was transported back to Milford PD for processing.
Eley was charged with Manufacture/Deliver/Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance Tier 3 Quantity (Felony); Possession of Controlled Substance in a Tier 3 Quantity (Felony) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Eley had a presentment through the Justice of the Peace Court 2, where he was committed to the Department of Correction in default of $40,500.00 secured bail on the charges from 10/8/2024, $22,000 unsecured bail on the two outstanding warrants and $9000.00 cash bail on a violation of probation. He was ordered to appear in the Kent County Court of Common Pleas at a later date for a preliminary hearing.
Released by Public Information Officer, Sgt. Timothy Maloney
Defendant Engaged in Political Activities in the Interests of the CCP and With Her Co-Defendant Husband Conspired to Launder the Proceeds of Their Unlawful Activities
Sun and Hu were arrested this morning and are scheduled to be arraigned later today before United States Magistrate Judge Peggy Kuo.
Breon Peace, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, Matthew G. Olsen, Assistant Attorney General of the Justice Department’s National Security Division, Christie M. Curtis, Acting Assistant Director in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation, New York Field Office (FBI), and Thomas M. Fattorusso, Special Agent in Charge, Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI), announced the prosecution.
Mr. Peace expressed his appreciation to the Department of Justice’s National Security Division, the New York State Office of the Inspector General, the New York State Police and the U.S. Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) for their work on the case. He also thanked the New York State Executive Chamber for its cooperation with the investigation.
“As alleged in the indictment, Linda Sun, a former New York State government employee, acted as an undisclosed agent of the Chinese government while her husband, Christopher Hu, facilitated the transfer of millions of dollars in kickbacks for personal gain. Sun wielded her position of influence among executives to covertly promote PRC and CCP agendas, directly threatening our country’s national security. The FBI is committed to protect the American people from any threat actors who seek to influence officials at the direction of foreign entities,” stated FBI Acting Assistant Director Curtis.
“Sun is alleged to be an undisclosed agent of the PRC and CCP, using Chinese money and her influence within the state of New York to benefit the Chinese government. Sun and her husband then laundered millions of dollars for the foreign country and used the monetary benefits of this scheme to buy luxury vehicles and million dollars properties here in New York,” Thomas M. Fattorusso, Special Agent in Charge of IRS CI New York. “It is with the unwavering determination of federal law enforcement to root-out foreign agents and their schemes that Sun and Hu will now face justice for their criminal acts.”
Sun also repeatedly violated internal rules and protocols within the New York State government to provide improper benefits to PRC and the CCP representatives, including by providing unauthorized invitation letters from the office of high-level New York State officers that were used to facilitate travel by PRC government officials into the United States for meetings with New York State government officials. Sun’s unauthorized invitation letters for the PRC government delegation constituted false statements made in connection with immigration documents and induced the foreign citizens into unlawfully entering the United States.
The charges in the indictment are allegations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
The government’s case is being handled by the Office’s National Security & Cybercrime Section. Assistant United States Attorneys Alexander A. Solomon and Robert Pollack are in charge of the prosecution, with the assistance of Trial Attorney Scott Claffee from the National Security Division’s Counterintelligence and Export Control Section and Litigation Analyst Mary Clare McMahon. Assistant U.S. Attorney Laura Mantell of the Office’s Asset Recovery Section is handling forfeiture matters.
The Laurel Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance locating the below pictured suspect for an active warrant related to a high-speed vehicle pursuit.
On 10/16/23 at approximately 7:50pm, a Laurel Police Officer on patrol attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a green Honda Civic after observing the vehicle traveling at 103MPH in a 55MPH zone. The officer also noticed the vehicle was displaying a fictitious registration plate.
Upon attempting to stop the vehicle, it fled at a high rate of speed. The officer briefly pursued the vehicle as it made multiple unsafe lane changes, disregarded traffic control devices, and passed in no-passing zones. The officer eventually discontinued the pursuit in the interest of public safety.
Further investigation determined the correct registration for the vehicle, along with the identification of the driver at the time of the pursuit. The driver was identified as Jason Dailey (35) of Milford, DE.
As a result of this incident, the investigating officer obtained warrants for Dailey’s arrest to answer for the following crimes:
-Disregarding Police Signal (Class G Felony) -Resisting Arrest (Class A Misdemeanor) -Driving While License Suspended/Revoked (Misdemeanor) -Aggressive Driving (Misdemeanor) -Reckless Driving 90MPH or Greater (Misdemeanor) -Several Additional Traffic Violations
The issuance of a warrant for the arrest of a subject is merely a showing of probable cause by the investigating agency related to the above incident. The subject, once arrested, is considered to be innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
A recent photo of Dailey’s vehicle is being included with this release due to the distinct features of the vehicle. If a member of the public observes Dailey or the pictured vehicle, please call 911. Please do not approach or attempt to confront Dailey.
Anyone with information about this incident or other criminal activity is asked to contact the Laurel Police Department at 302-875-2244 or by direct message to this page. Information can also be submitted anonymously to Delaware Crimestoppers by texting “KEYWORD” followed by your information to CRIMES (274637). Tips submitted to Crimestoppers that lead to an arrest are potentially eligible for a cash reward.
After a period of very dry and chilly conditions over the weekend and throughout much of this week, we have a potential storm looming towards the weekend. Computer guidance has been hinting at a Miller B type of coastal storm to sweep across the northern tier of the nation and redeveloping a coastal low right off to our east.
“Miller B Nor’easters is a low pressure system first tracks over the Midwest, bringing a swath of rain, sleet or snow to parts of the Plains. This storm generally moves into the Kentucky/Ohio River Valley before it starts to transfer energy to a newly forming low pressure system along the coast of North Carolina and Virginia. From here, the newly redeveloped storm takes a northerly path before making a turn out to sea.”.
Our storm first develops across the Central Plains as a fairly strong system already on Friday before heading into our region on Saturday with rain and breezy conditions. Then the low begins to transfer off the coast of us and begins to redevelop with increasing northeasterly winds. European model ensembles really show a very good cluster of low centers right off the coast of Jersey showing there is a good potential for this to occur. So more than likely, get ready for more wind, rain, and coastal flooding going into the weekend with the new moon ahead.
New campaign spearheaded by Lt. Gov. Hall-Long and Delaware Governor’s Challenge seeks to help identify military members and veterans with mental health concerns
WILMINGTON, Del. — Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long and the Delaware Governor’s Challenge announced a new campaign on Thursday that aims to better identify suicide risk among military members and veterans. The “Ask the Question” campaign will be piloted at the Delaware Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health’s Bridge Clinics.
The campaign centers around breaking the stigma and identifying risk by first asking the question: Have you, or a member of your immediate family, ever served in the military? The goal is to connect Delawareans with service experience to resources that they’ve earned and help address their unique needs.
“While we’ve taken steps to address suicide prevention, there are still far too many Delawareans reluctant to seek help and share their experiences. Our military members are especially at risk with veterans and service members 4 times more likely to die by suicide than civilian counterparts,” said Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long, Ph.D, R.N and co-chair of the Delaware Governor’s Challenge. “Asking the question regarding service is just the entry point; this initiative is about ensuring veterans and service members are connected to the resources they’ve earned. I’m so grateful for the Delaware Governor’s Challenge team and the partnership of the DSAMH Bridge Clinics to specifically respond to the needs of our veterans and service members through the “Ask the Question” campaign.”
Formed in 2022, the Delaware Governor’s Challenge is co-chaired by Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long and retired Major General Frank Vavala, and is in collaboration with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It is part of a national effort that seeks to expand mental health resources for the veteran community and implement suicide prevention best practices and policies for veterans, service members, and their families across the state by using a public health approach. There are three key priority areas:
Identifying Service Members, Veterans, and Their Families (SMVF) and Screening for Suicide Risk
Promoting Connectedness and Improving Care Transitions
Increasing Lethal Means Safety and Safety Planning
Delaware is home to more than 66,000 veterans, according to data from SAMHSA and the VA. Through this challenge, public-private partners are working to combine community-based strategies, prevention, and intervention to support service members and veterans, and build on plans for the First State.
“Communication is the key to breaking the stigma. We have to address veteran and military suicide head-on, and asking the question about risk in a sensitive, culturally competent manner is the first step,” said Major General Frank Vavala. “Our military members put their lives on hold to serve their country, we need to be there for them when they cry out for help.”
“Ask the Question” serves as a call to action and has been adopted in other states participating in the national Governor’s Challenge, such as New Hampshire and Maryland. As part of Delaware’s “Ask the Question” pilot, Bridge Clinic staff will utilize a two-prong approach to identify and address suicide risk. Following the SAMHSA and VA best practice Columbia Protocol, anyone coming into the Bridge Clinics will be screened for suicide risk and asked about service status. If someone is identified as having service experience, then they will be offered a peer professional to help assess any underlying causes that may impact suicide risk like social determinants of health. Additionally, the campaign helps to connect Bridge Clinic staff with professional development opportunities on military cultural competency and resources from other states who are engaging with the Governor’s Challenge.
“DSAMH is thankful to be a part of the ‘Ask the Question’ campaign. Asking the question, ‘Have you, or a member of your immediate family, ever served in the military?’ can lead to improved access to care and quality of care for our veterans. This initiative will engage and educate providers throughout Delaware about the importance of connecting with those who have served,” said Dr. Gerard Gallucci, MD MHS, Acting Medical Director for the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health.
Are you a clinician, provider, family member, service member or veteran looking to get involved with the Delaware Governor’s Challenge? Here are a few ways to link with the team:
Visit the website de.gov/governorschallenge to learn more
Email [email protected] to join a workgroup on a challenge priority area
Governor Carney signed HB 172, “An Act To Ammend The Charter Of Laurel” 9/21/23. Sponsored by Representative Dukes, and Senator Richardson. This bill increases the amount of money the Town of Laurel is permitted to raise from levying and collecting taxes from $500,000 to $2,500,000. The Bill went into effect immediatly upon the Governor signing.
Nineteen different programs and initiatives spread out across the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control are scheduled to provide outreach, education and activities during the University of Delaware’s annual Coast Day event set for Sunday, Oct. 1.
Coast Day highlights how UD scientists, staff and students are gaining a deeper understanding of ocean environments and helping to serve coastal communities. Coast Day will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the University of Delaware’s Hugh R. Sharp Campus, 700 Pilottown Road, Lewes.
More than 30 different vendors will have exhibits at the event, and another 30 vendors will feature ocean- and coastal-related research.
DNREC’s tent will feature a mixture of informational brochures, educational materials, giveaways and activities. In addition, DNREC’s Coastal Section will announce the winners of the Delaware Ocean and Bay Photo Contest at 11:30 a.m. in the DNREC tent.
“Our Department interacts with Delawareans every day on a range of natural resources and environmental matters, from hunting and fishing licenses to clean water and air, climate change concerns, and our outstanding Delaware state parks system,” said DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin. “Coast Day provides us an opportunity to showcase the work we are doing across all our divisions to ensure the stewardship for and sustainability of our state’s resources now and for future generations.”
DNREC divisions scheduled to participate in Coast Day and their areas of expertise include:
Air Quality
Air Quality Index
Climate, Coastal and Energy
Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative
Climate Action Plan
Clean Transportation – Information on clean transportation initiatives, giveaways, educational materials and activities for children and adults.
Ocean Photo Contest
Delaware Ocean and Bay Plan
Energy Programs
Energy Policy/ Governor’s Energy Advisory Council
DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation
Delaware State Parks, including Cape Henlopen State Park
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Delaware State Police arrested 35-year-old Ramone Shy of Wilmington, Delaware, for multiple thefts from vehicles Saturday morning in the Newark area.
On September 23, 2023, troopers responded to multiple Newark area hotels for reports of vehicle break-ins with property stolen. The investigation revealed that during the overnight hours of September 22, 2023, and September 23, 2023, an unknown suspect broke into multiple vehicles in the parking lots of the following Newark hotels: Four Points by Sheraton located at 56 S. Old Baltimore Pike, Hilton Inn located at 100 Continental Drive, Town Place Suites located at 410 Eagle Run Road, and Somerford House located at 510 S. Harmony Road. The suspect gained access into the locked vehicles by shattering a window, and then stole property from within to include cash, payment cards, and electronics. Troopers discovered the suspect was operating a gray Chevrolet Traverse with dark window tint after he was captured on surveillance footage using one of the victim’s payment cards at a Newark ShopRite. Through investigative means, troopers located the occupied Chevrolet parked at a Newark Wawa. A vehicle stop was initiated, and the suspect fled on foot through the parking lot. The suspect, identified as Ramone Shy, was taken into custody after a brief foot pursuit.
Shy was transported to Troop 2, where he was charged with the following crimes:
Theft Under $1500 where a Victim is 62 Years of Age or Older (Felony)
Theft Greater than $1500 (Felony)
Theft Under $1500 – 4 counts
Unlawful Use of Payment Card
Resisting Arrest
Criminal Mischief – 8 counts
Shy was arraigned by the Justice of the Peace Court 11 and committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $14,000 secured bond.
Delaware State Police have identified 45-year-old Cindy Fisher of Sudlersville, Maryland, as the woman who died yesterday from injuries sustained in a fatal crash that occurred Friday night in Hartly.
On September 22, 2023, at approximately 11:38 p.m., a silver 2018 Chevrolet Malibu was traveling eastbound on Arthursville Road east of Gunter Road in Hartly. For unknown reasons, the Malibu traveled off the roadway, and in doing so, struck a sign. The Malibu continued traveling in an easterly direction and struck an embankment, which caused it to overturn. The Malibu came to rest right side up south of the roadway, and a short time later, became engulfed in flames. The two occupants of the Malibu had exited the vehicle before it caught on fire.
The operator of the Malibu, identified as Fisher, was taken by ambulance to an area hospital, where she was admitted for critical injuries. On September 23, 2023, she died from injuries sustained in the crash. The passenger of the Malibu, a 33-year-old man from Hartly, Delaware, was taken by ambulance to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues investigating this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Master Corporal J. Lane by calling (302) 698-8457. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
Delaware State Police arrested 20-year-old Angel Velazquez-Bedolla of Wilmington, Delaware, on multiple gun offenses following a traffic stop that occurred early this morning in Wilmington.
On September 25, 2023, at approximately 2:06 a.m., a trooper on patrol observed a blue Toyota Corolla commit multiple traffic violations as it was traveling northbound on South Market Street in the area of Rogers Road in Wilmington. A traffic stop was initiated, and the trooper made contact with the driver and sole occupant, identified as Angel Velazquez-Bedolla. A computer inquiry of Velazquez-Bedolla revealed he was wanted for an active capias, and he was taken into custody without incident. A consensual search of the Toyota led to the recovery of a loaded firearm from the glovebox. Velazquez-Bedolla is a person prohibited from owning a firearm or ammunition due to his age.
Velazquez-Bedolla was taken to Troop 2, where he was charged with the following crimes:
Possession of an Unfinished Firearm with no Serial Number (Felony)
Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
Possession of a Deadly Weapon by a Person Under 18 (Felony)
Possession of Ammunition by a Person Under 18 (Felony)
Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon (Felony)
Traffic Offenses
Velazquez-Bedolla was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11 and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $60,000 cash bond.
The Delaware State Police have identified 20-year-old Dereck Wong of Georgetown, Delaware, as the man who died in a fatal crash that occurred Sunday morning in Gumboro.
The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues investigating this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Senior Corporal J. Smith by calling (302) 703-3267. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
On September 16, 2023, at about 0614 hours, Newark Police responded to the 900-block of Pickett Lane for a reported disturbance.
Upon arrival, a resident advised that they had been threatened by a neighbor who pointed a handgun at them. An investigation determined that another area resident, later identified as Mark Tate, 40, of Newark, went to the victim’s residence accusing the victim’s acquaintance of trespassing on Tate’s property. Tate entered the victim’s property and demanded that the victim’s acquaintance come outside, while pointing a handgun at the victim. Tate left the scene before police arrival.
Shortly thereafter, Tate was contacted at his residence and taken into custody without incident. Two handguns were seized by police from his residence.
Tate was transported to Newark Police headquarters where he was charged with Aggravated Menacing and Criminal Trespass Third Degree. Tate appeared before Justice of the Peace Court #11 by video and was released after posting $3,001 secured bail.
Delaware State Police are seeking the public’s assistance locating Dashaun Truitt, 26, of Lincoln, Delaware.
On September 19, 2023, at approximately 5:20 p.m., Delaware State Police were called to the 9000 block of Tharp Road, Seaford, Delaware for a stolen motor vehicle report. The 62-year-old victim of Seaford, Delaware, told the arriving trooper that his friend saw and followed the stolen red 1990 Jeep Wrangler in the area of Hastings Farm Road and Concord Pond Road. The trooper located the Jeep traveling southbound on Concord Pond Road. The Jeep accelerated and began to travel at a high rate of speed as the trooper tried to catch up to it with the emergency equipment activated. The operator, identified as Dashaun Truitt, struck a tombstone before striking a tree, disabling the Jeep. He fled from the stolen vehicle in the area of Henry Drive and Church Road, Seaford, Delaware. Truitt has an active warrant for the following crimes:
Theft of a Motor Vehicle (Felony)
Criminal Mischief More than $5000 (Felony)
Disregard a Police Officer Signal (Felony)
Resisting Arrest
Damaging a Burial Place
Criminal Mischief Less than $1000
Criminal Trespass 3rd Degree
Numerous Traffic Offenses
Attempts to find Truitt have been unsuccessful. He is described as a black male, approximately 6’1”, and approximately 265 pounds. He has brown eyes and black hair.
Anyone with information regarding Truitt’s whereabouts is asked to contact Trooper First Class B. Pellegrini by calling (302) 337-1090. Information may also be provided by sending a Private Facebook Message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
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 anyone knows the location of these individuals, they are asked to call 302-672-5306. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
The Federal Trade Commission has begun notifying people who may be entitled to compensation stemming from a settlement finalized in March 2023 with Epic Games over allegations that the Fortnite video game maker used dark patterns and other deceptive practices to trick players into making unwanted purchases.
In a complaint first announced in December 2022, the FTC alleged that Epic games deployed a variety of design tricks aimed at getting consumers of all ages to make unintended in-game purchases. The company also made it easy for children to rack up charges without parental consent and locked the accounts of consumers who disputed unauthorized charges with their credit card companies.
The money provided as part of the $245 million settlement with Epic Games will go to provide refunds to consumers. The FTC has begun the process of notifying more than 37 million people by email that they may be eligible for compensation, a process that will take one month to complete. Consumers will have until January 17, 2024 to submit a claim.
Information about how to file a claim can be found at www.ftc.gov/Fortnite. Consumers who have questions about the claims process can contact the administrator by phone at 1-833-915-0880 or by email at [email protected].
The Commission’s interactive dashboards for refund data provide a state-by-state breakdown of refunds in FTC cases. In 2022, Commission actions led to more than $392 million in refunds to consumers across the country.
The Delaware State Police arrested 61-year-old Norman St. Sauveur Jr. of Frederica, Delaware for felony DUI on Monday morning.
On September 18, 2023, at approximately 8:32 a.m., a motorist, while following a red minivan, reported that it struck several curbs and was all over the roadway in the area of North Main Street and East Walnut Street, Magnolia, Delaware. During the check of the area, the trooper observed a red 2008 Dodge Caravan crossing over the fog line while traveling northbound on South State Street, Magnolia, Delaware. The trooper conducted the traffic stop and the vehicle pulled into the Delaware State Police parking lot. While the trooper was behind it, the minivan attempted to make a U-turn and drove up on the curb. The trooper contacted the driver, identified as Norman St. Sauveur Jr., and observed signs of impairment. Following field sobriety tests, St. Sauveur Jr. was arrested for DUI. A computer check showed that St. Sauveur Jr. has two prior DUI convictions.
While in custody at Troop 3, St. Sauveur Jr. was charged with the following crimes:
3rd Offense DUI (Felony)
Traffic offenses
St. Sauveur Jr. was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7 and was release on $5060 unsecured bond.
The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s office is investigating this morning’s house fire in Georgetown, Delaware. One occupant has died, and another occupant is in critical condition.
The Georgetown Fire Company responded to the 200 block of East Market Street shortly before 8:30 am for a report of a house on fire. Firefighters encountered a two-story home engulfed in flames and a bystander reporting two people trapped inside the burning home. Firefighters rescued an 87-year-old victim and an 18-month-old victim from the burning home.
The victims were rushed to the Beebe Hospital. The 87-year-old victim was pronounced deceased in the emergency room. The 18-month-old victim was flown to the Nemours Children’s Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware and is listed in critical condition.
State fire investigators and detectives from the Georgetown Police Department are conducting the investigation into the circumstances of this fire. Heavy fire damage was estimated at $300,000. This fire remains under investigation.
Anyone with information regarding this fire including any cell phone or home security video footage is asked to contact the State Fire Marshal’s – Sussex Division at (302) 856-5600.
The Investor Protection Unit of the Delaware Department of Justice has issued a Summary Order to Cease and Desist against respondents linked to a cryptocurrency scam known as the “pig butchering scam.” A twist on the typical romance scam, the pig butchering scam is a long-term fraud in which victims are groomed over time to make investments using cryptocurrency, only to find that what they thought was a safe investment was a scam. It is estimated that this international scam involves thousands of victims across the country with losses into the billions of dollars.
The Investor Protection Unit received a complaint from a senior who had invested a significant chunk of his retirement savings in what turned out to be a pig butchering scam. It began when he was contacted online by an unknown person who urged him to purchase cryptocurrency to make investments. At the behest of the scammer, the victim initially invested approximately $275,000 of his retirement funds in cryptocurrency using a website, bybit.us, which tricks users into thinking it is legitimate by mimicking the website of a large cryptocurrency exchange, Bybit.com. Ultimately, the victim was told he had to pay significant fees before being able to withdraw his crypto; he took out a loan and paid the fees, but was still unable to make a withdrawal.
Working with Inca Digital, a data analytics company, the Unit traced the victim’s cryptocurrency to a number of different virtual wallets on the crypto exchange OKX.com. The Order prohibits the persons and entities affiliated with the wallets from withdrawing or otherwise moving assets owned by the victim. Although OKX, the exchange holding the wallets, is named in the Order, it is not accused of any wrongdoing; rather, in its role as the exchange, it is prohibited from permitting parties to move the fraudulently-obtained crypto, thus essentially freezing the accounts holding assets belonging to the Delaware victims.
“High-tech con artists have adapted traditional romance scam methods to take advantage of the hype surrounding cryptocurrency,” AG Jennings said. “The use of crypto to commit fraud, while increasingly common, presents new challenges for law enforcement. Today’s order takes a first step toward protecting Delaware investors from the pig butchering scam by freezing funds belonging to the victim.”
This is the second time the Unit has issued an order intended to freeze cryptocurrency lost by victims of the pig butchering scam. Unfortunately, the scam continues to proliferate, impacting victims in Delaware with increasing frequency.
The Investor Protection Unit offers the following tips for investors:
1. Be wary of someone you don’t know contacting you through any virtual platform looking to engage in frequent conversations.
2. Don’t get drawn into online conversations with unknown people who claim to have made a lot of money in cryptocurrency.
3. Remember that there is no such thing as a risk-free investment. If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
Deputy Attorney General Lindsay Nasshorn, Investor Protection Director Jillian Lazar, and Special Investigator Bill Boileau are leading this matter for the DOJ.
Contact: Dover Police Department Public Information Officer Master Corporal Ryan Schmid Email: [email protected]
Narrative: The Dover Police Department has arrested Isaac Jones-Riddick, 20, of Magnolia, on drug dealing and firearm charges following a traffic stop Friday afternoon. The Drugs, Vice and Organized Crime Unit and Street Crimes Unit were conducting a firearm investigation related to Jones-Riddick. Members of the Street Crimes Unit stopped him in a vehicle in the area of South DuPont Highway and Lotus Drive at approximately 2:15 p.m. Friday afternoon, and he was taken into custody without incident. A search of the vehicle revealed a loaded 9mm Ruger handgun, a loaded Glock 9mm, 62.4 grams of marijuana and $1,159. Jones-Riddick was transported to Dover Police Department where he was processed and arraigned.
Jones-Riddick was committed to SCI on $100,400 cash bail on the following charges: -Possessing of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony -Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited -Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance -Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon (2x) -Possession of Marijuana -Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
The Delaware State Police arrested Anthony Morris, 21, Christiana Sturgis, 18, and a 17-year-old male, all of Frankford, Delaware, for multiple drug and gun charges following a search warrant at a residence in Frankford on Friday morning.
On September 15, 2023, at approximately 6:00 a.m., Sussex Special Investigations Detectives with the assistance of the Delaware State Police Special Operations Response Team, Troop 4 Patrol, and Probation and Parole executed a search warrant at a residence on the 34800 block of North Branchwood Place in Frankford. The search warrant was obtained following a multiple-month-long drug investigation of Anthony Morris, who was suspected of the large-scale distribution of narcotics. The home was occupied by five adults and two juveniles. Morris and the 17-year-old male were taken into custody without incident. Christiana Sturgis was taken into custody without injury after she resisted arrest.
A search of the home led to the discovery of the following items:
Approximately 4.88 grams of crack cocaine
Approximately 2.81 grams of cocaine
Approximately 38.87 grams of marijuana
Approximately 551 bags containing approximately 3.875 grams of heroin
Approximately $6,377 in suspected drug dealing proceeds
Four firearms
Numerous rounds of ammunition
Various paraphernalia to include digital scales and distribution/packaging materials
All three suspects are prohibited from possessing firearms and ammunition. They were taken to Troop 4, where they were charged with the following crimes:
Anthony Morris:
Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony) – 2 counts
Unlawful to Operate or Attempt to Operate a Clandestine Laboratory (Felony)
Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited (Felony) – 3 counts
Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
Endangering the Welfare of a Child
Possession of a Controlled or Counterfeit Substance
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Morris was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $69,000 cash bond.
Christiana Sturgis:
Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony) – 2 counts
Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance in a Tier 2 Quantity (Felony)
Unlawful to Operate or Attempt to Operate a Clandestine Laboratory (Felony)
Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony) – 3 counts
Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Tier 2 Quantity (Felony)
Possession of a Deadly Weapon by a Person Prohibited Who Also Possesses a Controlled Substance (Felony) – 2 counts
Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
Endangering the Welfare of a Child
Resisting Arrest
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Sturgis was arraigned by the Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to Delores J. Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution on an $82,500 cash bond.
17-year-old male:
Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony) – 2 counts
Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance in a Tier 2 Quantity (Felony)
Unlawful to Operate or Attempt to Operate a Clandestine Laboratory (Felony)
Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony) – 3 counts
Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Tier 2 Quantity (Felony)
Possession of a Deadly Weapon by a Person Prohibited Who Also Possesses a Controlled Substance (Felony) – 2 counts
Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
Endangering the Welfare of a Child
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
The juvenile was arraigned by the Sussex County Family Court and committed to Stevenson House Detention Center on a $40,200 secured bond.
Recovering from Atlantic Storm Lee? Keep Scammers at bay.
Atlantic storm Lee brought near-hurricane strength winds and torrential rains to many New England residents — many already affected by wildfires and severe flooding this summer. When you’re doing your best to recover from the destruction caused by back-to-back natural disasters, the words “I can help” may sound like music to your ears. And that’s exactly what scammers count on to try to steal your money or personal information. So how do you weed out the scammers and get real help?
Scammers might knock on your door and offer help to remove a fallen tree, clean up services for water damage, or help to apply for government assistance. But even if the details change, there are steps to protect yourself from the most common disaster recovery scams.
Spot unlicensed contractors and scammers promising immediate clean-up or repairs. They’re often the ones who quote outrageous prices, demand payment up front, or lack the skills needed. If they won’t give you copies of their license, insurance, and a contract in writing, don’t hire them.
Spot FEMA impersonators. If someone wants money to help you qualify for FEMA funds, it’s a scam. Download the FEMA Mobile App to get more information and alerts.
Never pay by wire transfer, gift card, payment app, or with cryptocurrencyor cash. Scammers want to get your money in a hurry, and in ways it’s harder for you to get it back.And never make the final payment until the work is done and you’re satisfied.
In a comment to North Carolina House Health Committee members, the Federal Trade Commission staff opposed a bill pending before the state legislature attempting to prevent antitrust authorities from challenging the University of North Carolina Health Care System for engaging in anticompetitive mergers and conduct.
According to the staff comment, North Carolina Senate Bill 743 would authorize the kinds of acquisitions, market allocation, information sharing, and joint contract negotiations that reduce competition among healthcare providers and lead to patient harm in the form of higher healthcare costs, lower quality, reduced innovation, and reduced access to care, as well as depressed wages for hospital employees.
Senate Bill 743 (S-743) was unanimously passed by the North Carolina State Senate on May 1, 2023 and is now pending before the North Carolina House. It includes a provision purporting to give UNC Health (as well as any private and public entities with which it collaborates) a defense from antitrust enforcement for otherwise unlawful mergers or coordinated activity under the state action legal doctrine. Staff takes no position on whether S-743 satisfies state action requirements, noting in the comment that this would require further investigation.
The FTC has raised concerns about similar legislation in other states that purport to confer broad antitrust defenses to public health entities. In the case of S-743, UNC Health does not need state action protection to engage in beneficial collaborative activities because antitrust laws already permit competitively neutral collaborations among healthcare providers that benefit patients, the comment points out.
The FTC is concerned about the increasing use of state legislation to exempt hospital consolidation that harms patients and workers from law enforcement. The FTC’s recent policy work in this area suggests many reasons to be skeptical that state action protection for such arrangements deliver the benefits promised by the hospitals.
The Commission vote to submit the staff comment to the North Carolina House representatives was 3-0.
The Dover Police Department has arrested Javon Williams, 19, of Magnolia, DE, on Robbery and related charges following an incident at Best Buy Thursday afternoon. The investigation began at 4:22 p.m. when Dover Police Department received a call for an armed robbery that had just occurred at Best Buy. Officers responded to the scene and contacted the victim, an employee of the business, who advised the suspect entered the store, displayed a handgun, and demanded they turn over an iPhone. The employee complied and turned over the iPhone and other property. The suspect dropped the iPhone while running from the scene and fled in a silver Ford Fusion with a Delaware registration. The information was relayed to Officers and the vehicle was located traveling southbound on North Dupont Highway in the area of East Division Street. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to stop and continued southbound to River Road where it collided with another vehicle. Williams exited the vehicle and fled on foot toward the Relax Inn and surrendered when Dover Police K-9 Asher and his handler arrived on scene.
Detectives located clothing and property from the robbery inside of Williams’ vehicle following the execution of a search warrant.
Williams was transported to Dover Police where he was processed and arraigned.
Williams was committed to SCI on $73,100 secured bail on the following charges: -Robbery in the First Degree -Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony -Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited -Aggravated Menacing -Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony -Disregarding a Police Officer’s Sigal -Resisting Arrest -Failure to Have Insurance Identification in Possession
The Delaware State Police have identified a second victim that died in the fatal crash that occurred on July 2, 2023 in Felton.
The driver of the Cadillac, 26-year-old Rawan Saleh of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, died yesterday morning at an area hospital after being seriously injured in the collision.
The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Master Corporal J. Lane by calling 302-698-8457. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced that the use of a gaff to handle any striped bass caught by recreational anglers is prohibited, effective immediately, to ensure Delaware’s compliance with the Atlantic State Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) Amendment 7 to the Atlantic Striped Bass Fishery Management Plan (FMP).
The FMP cited the ban on gaff use as one of a suite of required management measures intended to reduce the mortality of recreationally-caught striped bass. Recent ASMFC striped bass population assessments have shown that recreational release mortality is currently the largest source of mortality for the overfished striped bass population. The ASMFC’s gaff ban is seen as aiding the recovery of striper stocks by helping reduce recreational release mortality of fish that could go on to spawn after they were caught and released by anglers.
Delaware’s gaff prohibition regulation can be found on the DNREC regulatory orders webpage. For more information, anglers may call the DNREC Fisheries Section at 739-9914.
Delaware State Police Troop 7 is issuing a Gold Alert for 40-year-old Jonathan Murray of Lewes, Delaware. Jonathan was last known to be in the Milford area on July 6, 2023. Attempts to contact or locate Jonathan have been unsuccessful, and there is a concern for his safety and well-being.
Jonathan is described as a white male, approximately 6’00” tall, weighing approximately 200 pounds, with brown hair and a beard. He was last known to be wearing a hat, black/neon green shirt, blue shorts, and camouflage Croc shoes.
Anyone with information regarding Jonathan Murray’s whereabouts is asked to contact Delaware State Police Troop 7 by calling 302-644-5020, or by dialing 9-1-1. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
GoodRx is a telehealth and prescription drug discount provider.
The Federal Trade Commission has taken enforcement action for the first time under its Health Breach Notification Rule against the telehealth and prescription drug discount provider GoodRx Holdings Inc., for failing to notify consumers and others of its unauthorized disclosures of consumers’ personal health information to Facebook, Google, and other companies.
In a first-of-its-kind proposed order, filed by the Department of Justice on behalf of the FTC, GoodRx will be prohibited from sharing user health data with applicable third parties for advertising purposes, and has agreed to pay a $1.5 million civil penalty for violating the rule. The proposed order must be approved by the federal court to go into effect.
“Digital health companies and mobile apps should not cash in on consumers’ extremely sensitive and personally identifiable health information,” said Samuel Levine, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection. “The FTC is serving notice that it will use all of its legal authority to protect American consumers’ sensitive data from misuse and illegal exploitation.”
California-based GoodRx operates a digital health platform that offers prescription drug discounts, telehealth visits, and other health services. The company collects personal and health information about its users, including information from users themselves and from pharmacy benefit managers confirming when a consumer purchases a medication using a GoodRx coupon. Since January 2017, more than 55 million consumers have visited or used GoodRx’s website or mobile apps.
According to the FTC’s complaint, GoodRx violated the FTC Act by sharing sensitive personal health information for years with advertising companies and platforms—contrary to its privacy promises—and failed to report these unauthorized disclosures as required by the Health Breach Notification Rule. Specifically, the FTC said GoodRx:
Shared Personal Health Information with Facebook, Google, Criteo, and Others: Since at least 2017, GoodRx deceptively promised its users that it would never share personal health information with advertisers or other third parties. GoodRx repeatedly violated this promise by sharing sensitive personal health information—including its users’ prescription medications and personal health conditions—with third party advertising companies and advertising platforms like Facebook, Google, and Criteo, and other third parties like Branch and Twilio.
Used Personal Health Information to Target its Users with Ads: GoodRx monetized its users’ personal health information, and used data it shared with Facebook to target GoodRx’s own users with personalized health- and medication-specific advertisements on Facebook and Instagram. For example, in August 2019, GoodRx compiled lists of its users who had purchased particular medications such as those used to treat heart disease and blood pressure, and uploaded their email addresses, phone numbers, and mobile advertising IDs to Facebook so it could identify their profiles. GoodRx then used that information to target these users with health-related advertisements.
Failed to Limit Third-Party Use of Personal Health Information: GoodRx allowed third parties it shared data with to use that information for their own internal purposes, including for research and development or to improve advertising. It also falsely claimed that it complied with the Digital Advertising Alliance principles, which require companies to get consent before using health information for advertising.
Misrepresented its HIPAA Compliance: GoodRx displayed a seal at the bottom of its telehealth services homepage falsely suggesting to consumers that it complied with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), a law that sets forth privacy and information security protections for health data.
Failed to Implement Policies to Protect Personal Health Information: GoodRx failed to maintain sufficient policies or procedures to protect its users’ personal health information. Until a consumer watchdog publicly revealed GoodRx’s actions in February 2020, GoodRx had no sufficient formal, written, or standard privacy or data sharing policies or compliance programs in place.
Health Breach Notification Rule Violation
According to the FTC complaint, as a vendor of personal health records, GoodRx is subject to the Health Breach Notification Rule. GoodRx lets users keep track of their personal health information, including to save, track, and receive alerts about their prescriptions, refills, pricing, and medication purchase history.
GoodRx violated the Health Breach Notification Rule by failing to notify consumers, the FTC, and the media about the company’s unauthorized disclosure of individually identifiable health information to Facebook, Google, Criteo, Branch, and Twilio. The FTC issued a policy statement in September 2021 warning health apps and others that collect or use consumers’ health information that they must comply with the Health Breach Notification Rule. More information on compliance and reporting breaches under the Health Breach Notification Rule are available at the FTC’s Health Privacy page.
Proposed Order
In addition to the $1.5 million penalty for violating the rule, the proposed federal court order also prohibits GoodRx from engaging in the deceptive practices outlined in the complaint and requires the company to comply with the Health Breach Notification Rule. To remedy the FTC’s numerous allegations, other provisions of the proposed order against GoodRx also:
Prohibit the sharing of health data for ads: GoodRx will be permanently prohibited from disclosing user health information with applicable third parties for advertising purposes.
Require user consent for any other sharing: The company must obtain users’ affirmative express consent before disclosing user health information with applicable third parties for other purposes. The order requires the company to clearly and conspicuously detail the categories of health information that it will disclose to third parties and prohibits the company from using manipulative designs, known as dark patterns, to obtain users’ consent to share the information.
Require company to seek deletion of data: The company must direct third parties to delete the consumer health data that was shared with them and inform consumers about the breaches and the FTC’s enforcement action against the company.
Limit Retention of Data: GoodRx will be required to limit how long it can retain personal and health information according to a data retention schedule. It also must publicly post a retention schedule, and detail the information it collects and why such data collection is necessary.
Implement Mandated Privacy Program: It must put in place a comprehensive privacy program that includes strong safeguards to protect consumer data.
The Commission voted 4-0 to refer the complaint and stipulated final order to the Department of Justice for filing. Commissioner Christine S. Wilson issued a concurring statement. The DOJ filed the complaint and stipulated order in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
NOTE: The Commission authorizes the filing of a complaint when it has “reason to believe” that the named defendant is violating or is about to violate the law and it appears to the Commission that a proceeding is in the public interest. Stipulated final orders have the force of law when approved and signed by the District Court judge.
The lead staff attorney on the GoodRx matter was Ronnie Solomon of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection.
WILMINGTON, DE – The Delaware Department of Labor (DOL) announced the revised Taxable Wage Base, Assessment Rate Tables, Cap Earned Rate for Calendar Year 2023, and the New Employer Rates for 2023, effective January 1, 2023. The taxable wage base will be $10,500 in 2023.
With the unanimous support of the Unemployment Insurance Advisory Council, DOL Secretary Karryl Hubbard issued Emergency Rule 21 to implement new tax rates for 2023 which are estimated to reduce the Unemployment Insurance tax obligation for Delaware employers by an estimated $50 million. DOL was able to take these actions on December 31, 2022 due in part to the $240 million investment in Corona Virus Response Act Funds that were placed in the UI Trust Fund in 2021.
House Bill 49, signed by Governor Carney on January 26, 2023 codifies the changes enacted by Secretary Hubbard’s 21st Emergency Rule issued on December 22, 2022.
For calendar 2023, the average employer assessment rate, the average industry assessment rate, and the average construction industry assessment rate will each be 1%.
All other employers will be assigned a basic assessment rate according to the following table in place for 2023:
2023 – Special One Year Schedule of Rates
Benefit Wage Ratio (%) Does Not Exceed
Basic Assessment Rate
20
0.10%
30
0.25%
40
0.50%
50
1.00%
55
2.00%
60
2.50%
70
3.50%
80
4.50%
90
5.00%
If an employer’s benefit wage ratio exceeds the highest percentage in the table above, their basic assessment rate shall be 5.40 %
Employers who are determined for calendar year 2023 to have the delinquency rate of assessment, shall continue to be assigned the delinquency rate of 6.5%.
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney on Friday formally extended the Public Health Emergency order another 30 days.
On Friday February 3rd, Delaware’s Governor John Carney formally extended the “Public Health Emergency”, making it the twelfth extension of the original Public Health Emergency Declaration in March 2022. Governor Carney cited staffing shortages, and capacity issues in Delaware Health Care Facilities, for this most recent extension.
Company claimed its product could grow bone and cartilage, relieve joint pain
ZyCal Bioceuticals
The Federal Trade Commission today announced an order settling a 2020 federal lawsuit against defendants ZyCal Bioceuticals Healthcare Company, Inc. (ZyCal) and its president James J. Scaffidi, which charged them with deceptively claiming that their products grow bone and cartilage and relieve joint pain.
The order bars the ZyCal defendants from making these claims unless supported by randomized controlled clinical trials. It also bars them from providing anyone else with the means to make false or misleading claims. The FTC filed the orderin the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, and it must be approved and signed by a judge to become final.
“The Commission sued these defendants to halt bogus claims that their products grow bone and cartilage and relieve joint pain,” said Samuel Levine, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection. “This settlement is an important reminder that health-related advertising claims require rigorous substantiation in the form of competent and reliable scientific evidence. Unfortunately, the Supreme Court decision in AMG Capital Management prevented us from obtaining refunds for consumers in this case. The Commission has urged Congress to enact legislation to restore the agency’s ability to obtain critical relief for consumers through federal court actions.”
The FTC’s February 2020 complaintalleged the ZyCal defendants marketed oral products containing the ingredient Cyplexinol, which they touted was a stem cell activator that could grow bone and cartilage in users and relieve joint pain, including for people with osteoporosis and osteoarthritis. They also claimed that these health benefits were clinically or scientifically proven. The ZyCal defendants marketed Cyplexinol products directly to consumers under the brand name Ostinol, and indirectly through health practitioners and third-party distributors.
The complaint further alleged that the ZyCal defendants supplied a company, Excellent Marketing Results, Inc. (EMR), with the means and instrumentalities to deceptively market a copycat Cyplexinol product called StimTein. While the Commission announced a settlement with the EMR defendants when the complaint was announced in early 2020, litigation continued against the ZyCal defendants. The consent order announced today resolves the agency’s complaint against ZyCal and Scaffidi.
The settlement bars the ZyCal defendants from making bone and cartilage growth and joint pain claims for any food, drug, or dietary supplement, unless they are not misleading and are substantiated by competent and reliable scientific evidence, including randomized clinical trials. It also prohibits them from making other health benefit claims for the same products unless they are supported by reliable scientific evidence.
Finally, the order prohibits the defendants from misrepresenting that bone and cartilage growth claims, pain claims, and related claims are clinically or scientifically proven; from misrepresenting the existence, contents, or results of any scientific test or study; and from providing anyone else with the means to make false or misleading statements. ZyCal also must send a notice of the settlement with the FTC to a number of consumers, health practitioners, and other purchasers who bought Cyplexinol products from the company on or after January 1, 2018.
The Commission vote approving the stipulated final order was 4-0. The staff attorney handling the case is Mary L. Johnson in the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection.
NOTE: Stipulated final orders or injunctions have the force of law when approved and signed by the District Court judge.
The Dover Police Department has arrested Quentin Parker, 40, of Dover, following a lewdness investigation late Monday night. The investigation began when an officer on patrol observed Parker urinating outside of a vehicle in the parking lot of Magic Seven at 10:58 p.m. The officer made contact with Parker, at which time Parker got back into his vehicle. The officer detected an odor of marijuana coming from inside of the vehicle and Parker was taken into custody without incident. A search of the vehicle revealed a loaded 9mm handgun concealed in the rear of the vehicle and 24.6 grams of marijuana. Parker was transported to Dover Police where he was processed and arraigned.
Parker was committed to SCI on $9,150 secured bond on the following charges: -Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon -Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited(2x) -Possession of a Firearm Under the Influence -Lewdness -Possession of Marijuana -Drinking While Driving
Dover, DE — According to the Delaware Lottery’s Website, a 70-year-old woman from Newark, who wished to remain anonymous, was thrilled to discover she was a $100,000 winner after scratching two $100K ULTIMATE CASH Instant Game ticket she purchased from Speedy Gas in Newark. After about a week, she visited Lottery Headquarters to claim her top prize, saying that it was her biggest win since she began playing the Delaware Lottery seven years ago.
But the woman’s lucky day wasn’t over just yet. On her way home, she decided to celebrate by purchasing three SERIOUS MONEY tickets from N. Dover Tiger Mart in Dover. Amazingly, one of the tickets turned out to be a $300,000 top prize winner.
“My best friend was the first person I told about winning the $100,000 top prize, and she came with me to claim it,” the woman said. “When I scratched the $300,000 winning SERIOUS MONEY ticket later in the day, we just sat there in disbelief. It was absolute insanity.”
The pair soon returned to Lottery Headquarters to claim the woman’s $300,000 top prize, making her total winnings for the day $400,000, and October 20, 2022 a day she won’t soon forget.
The woman said she plans to put most of the prize money into her retirement fund. When asked if there was anything else she wanted to share about her win, the woman said, “Just that I love scratching Instant Game tickets!”
TV Delmarva will be Broadcasting Live From Downtown Milford for the 2022 Milford Community Parade October 29th starting at 6pm. Join Hosts Jim Weller, Becky Gaffney, & Jessica Martinez for this fun-filled Broadcast. The Broadcast can be viewed Live Over The Air on Channel 14 TV Delmarva, on our Facebook Page @TVDelmarva, and on the TV Delmarva Roku Channel. Stop by Our Stage, that will be setup at the Milford Church of God on North Walnut St, for TV Delmarva Keychains and other goodies.
The Dover Police Department has arrested George Shaheen (39) and Kamiah Allen (25), both of Dover, DE, following a search warrant in the 100 block of Lexington Place on Monday morning. Dover’s Drugs, Vice and Organized Crime Unit began an investigation into Shaheen during the month of June 2022 for the sale of drugs. On Monday, Detectives contacted Shaheen inside of a vehicle at which time attempted to flee. Shaheen was unable to get away due to the positioning of Police vehicles and was ultimately taken into custody without further incident. Once Shaheen was in custody, officers responded to his residence to execute a search warrant. When officers arrived, Allen was leaving the residence in possession of drugs. Allen was taken into custody without incident.
As a result of the search warrant officers located 208.6 grams of cocaine, 1,764.5 grams of marijuana, and $12,833 of suspected drug proceeds.
As a result of this investigation, Detectives also obtained a search warrant for a residence in the 700 block of Willow Wood Drive in Smyrna, DE. During the search of this residence, officers located 9mm ammunition, which Shaheen is prohibited from possessing.
Shaheen was committed to SCI on $162,200 cash bail on the following charges:
-Possession with Intent to Deliver Cocaine in a Tier 3 Quantity -Possession of Cocaine in a Tier 3 Quantity -Possession with Intent to Deliver Marijuana in a Tier 2 Quantity -Possession of Marijuana in a Tier 2 Quantity -Conspiracy Second Degree -Possession of Ammunition by a Person Prohibited -Resisting Arrest -Possession of Drug Paraphernalia -Criminal Mischief
George Shaheen Dover, DE
Kamiah Allen was released after posting $57,200 secured bond on the following charges:
-Possession with Intent to Deliver Cocaine in a Tier 3 Quantity -Possession of Cocaine in a Tier 3 Quantity -Possession with Intent to Deliver Marijuana in a Tier 2 Quantity -Possession of Marijuana in a Tier 2 Quantity -Conspiracy Second Degree -Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
The Dover Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect that almost struck an officer with a vehicle. A Dover officer was the Walgreen’s located at 1001 Forrest Avenue in Dover Thursday evening, when they observed a white male wearing a hat, gray shirt, light colored shorts, and black sneakers, begin to walk out of the store without paying for merchandise. The suspect fled on foot and the officer chased him. The suspect entered a brown Honda Civic and the officer advised the suspect to exit the vehicle. The suspect then drove the vehicle at the officer, however the officer was able to get out of the way unharmed. A vehicle pursuit ensued and continued for approximately 30 minutes through several towns. The vehicle pursuit was ultimately terminated due to the suspects reckless driving.
The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 6’0″, weighting approximately 250 pounds, with black hair.
If you have any information on the identity of this suspect, please contact the Dover Police Department at 302-736-7111. Tips may also be submitted to law enforcement through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333 or online at delaware.crimestoppersweb.com; a cash reward is possible for information leading to an arrest.
The University of Delaware released it’s “Fall 2022 Covid 19 Guidelines” which includes a masking requirement for the first two weeks of the semester. Information found on UD’s Campus Guidelines webpage states “The University will be requiring face masks to be worn in all classrooms, research laboratories, and all UD transportation for the first two weeks of the semester, from August 30 through September 9, 2022. The intent of this measure is to help reduce the transmission of COVID associated with the rapid density increase on campus, while preserving as much academic continuity as possible. Masks continue to be required in all healthcare and clinical spaces, as well as the childrens’ campus. Instructors and presenters may remove their masks during active instructrion or presenting if they are more than six feet away from others.”
Up to date vaccination requirements for students are still in effect, while UD faculty and staff are only “highly encouraged to do so, as well.” The University will host a COVID-19 vaccine/booster clinic Friday, Sept. 9, in Pencader Dining Hall. Students may request an exemption to these requirements through the UD Health Portal. According to the website, students who have an approved exemption from 2021-22 do not have to submit a new request for 2022-23.
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Bridgeville, DE- Delaware State Police arrested Sherry King, 40, of Seaford, and Keith Morrison,39, of Seaford, after responding to reports of two subjects unconscious in a car in a grocery store parking lot.
On February 23, 2022, at approximately 4:01 p.m., troopers were dispatched to the parking lot of the Bridgeville Food Lion located at 9537 Bridgeville Center. Upon arrival, troopers located a grey Jeep with Sherry King in the drivers’ seat, and Keith Morrison in the passenger seat slumped over, sleeping. After a short period of time, troopers were able to wake up both individuals. Located in plain view inside the Jeep was drug paraphernalia. Troopers conducted a probable cause search, and additional drug paraphernalia and approximately .43 grams of suspected crystal methamphetamine were located. Also located in the area where Sherry was seated was a concealed sword. A computer inquiry was conducted and revealed Sherry had an active warrant out of Pennsylvania for second offense Driving Under the Influence. Both individuals were taken into custody without incident and transported to Delaware State Police Troop 5.
Sherry King
Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon (Felony)
Possession of a Controlled Substance
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Sherry was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #6 and released on her own recognizance for the charges. However, she was extradited to Pennsylvania for the pending Second Offense DUI charge.
Keith Morrison
Possession of a Controlled Substance
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Keith was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #6 and released on his own recognizance.
Parents, Teachers, and Concerned Citizens turned out to have their voices heard on student masking in the Milford School District. The Board voted 6-1 to end student masking, effective April 1st or sooner if Governor Carney lifts the mandate …..more details tomorrow.
Wyoming- Delaware State Police are conducting a homicide investigation that occurred early this morning in Wyoming.
On February 6, 2022, at approximately 3:01 a.m., troopers and officers from Wyoming Police Department and Camden Police Department responded to a residence located on South Caesar Rodney Avenue, Wyoming, DE in reference a shooting incident. Responding troopers and officers located a 37-year-old male, lying directly in front of the residence suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. The victim was transported by ambulance to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased. Identification of the victim is pending notification to the next of kin.
The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit took over the investigation of the incident.
There is currently no suspect information available.
This case remains an active and ongoing investigation being conducted by the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Detective Csapo by calling 302-741-2729. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppers.com.
Laurel, DE- Delaware State Police arrested Tradon Mccants, 31, of Laurel, Sunday night for home invasion and related charges.
On January 30, 2022, at approximately 8:20 p.m., troopers were dispatched to the 30000 block of Discount Land Rd. for a home invasion in progress. Upon arrival, officers located the male suspect standing inside the residence’s front door. After multiple commands, the male, identified as Tradon Mccants, exited the home and was taken into custody. A search of Tradon’s person was conducted incident to arrested and a concealed folding knife and drug paraphernalia were located. The investigation determined two female residents were inside the home when they heard a knock on the front door. When they went to see who was there, they observed a male subject, later identified as Tradon Mccants, wearing a hoodie and holding a blanket standing outside. Tradon then ran and hit the wooden front door, causing glass on the door to shatter and open quickly, striking one of the females. The two residents ran to a window and climbed out to getaway. They then hid outside as they called 9-1-1 and waited for the police to arrive. When Tradon was in the home, he damaged property inside one of the bedrooms. The female residents were uninjured during the incident. Tradon sustained minor injuries that did not require medical attention. He was transported to Delaware State Police Troop 5 and charged with the following crimes:
Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
Burglary First Degree (Felony)
Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon (Felony)
Criminal Mischief Over $1,000
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Offensive Touching
Tradon was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $62,200.00 secured bond.
Camden, DE- Delaware State Police arrested William Figgatt Jr., 19, of Camden, in connection to multiple theft and burglary incidents that began in December 2020.
In December 2020, Delaware State Police began investigating numerous burglaries, thefts of vehicles, motorcycles, ATVs, and golf carts. Through investigative measures, William Figgatt Jr. was identified as a suspect in these thefts. Troopers attempted to locate Figgatt but were unsuccessful. On November 17, 2021, Delaware State Police issued an Attempt to Locate press release for Figgatt. With assistance received from the community, Figgatt was arrested on November 30, 2021, and charged with the following crimes:
Three counts- Theft $1,500 or Greater (Felony)
Two counts- Theft of a Motor Vehicle (Felony)
Two counts- Burglary Third Degree (Felony)
Three counts- Selling Stolen Property over $1,500 (Felony)
Six counts- Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
Three counts- Criminal Trespass Third Degree
Theft Under $1,500
Criminal Mischief
He was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court and released on a $7,420.00 unsecured bond.
Frederica, DE- Delaware State Police arrested a 17-year-old male from Frederica on numerous criminal charges in connection to burglaries and thefts in the Frederica area.
In November 2021, Delaware State Police Detectives began investigating numerous burglaries and thefts from motor vehicles in the High Point Mobile Home Park, Barkers Landing Mobile Home Park, East Bay Point and Barkers Choice communities. On November 27, 2021, troopers were investigating a theft from a motor vehicle when the 17-year-old male was developed as a suspect. Through investigative measures, the juvenile was identified as the suspect involved in the previous incidents. He was taken into custody and transported to Delaware State Police Troop 3 and charged with the following crimes:
Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
Burglary Second Degree (Felony)
Burglary Third Degree (Felony)
Theft of a Firearm (Felony)
Attempted Theft Under $1500 victim 62 yrs or Older (Felony)
Criminal Mischief Over $5000 (Felony)
Criminal Mischief Under $1000
13 counts- Theft Under $1500
5 Counts- Attempted Theft Under $1500 Under $1500
15 Counts- Criminal Trespass 3rd
He was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court and committed to Stevenson House.
This case remains an active and ongoing investigation. Anyone who lives in these Frederica communities and believe they were a victim in one of these incidents but did not make a police report, are asked to contact Detective Jason Sydnor at 302-698-8426 or [email protected].
The suspect then drove the tow truck directly towards the state police vehicle and struck it head on causing disabling damage
John Collins, 30, of Perryville, MD
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Bear- Delaware State Police arrested John Collins, 30, of Perryville, MD, for the attempted murder of three state troopers after an incident Monday morning.
On November 29, 2021, at approximately 2:44 a.m., troopers responded to an alarm at Hertrich Collision Center located at 100 Buckley Boulevard, Bear. The reporting person for the business advised a subject operating a rollback tow truck entered the parking lot and was going through vehicles. The responding trooper canvassed the area and located the suspect vehicle in the Brandywine Woods development. The trooper attempted to make contact with the suspects at a dead end in the development. The suspect then drove the tow truck directly towards the state police vehicle and struck it head on causing disabling damage. The seven-year veteran trooper injured from the collision was treated and released from an area hospital.
The tow truck then exited the development and began travelling west bound on Pulaski Highway. A responding trooper observed the suspect vehicle and a pursuit ensued. During the pursuit, a trooper who was stationed in the median strip was intentionally struck by the suspect who drove the tow truck into side of the marked State Police Tahoe, disabling it.
Following the collision, the suspect fled westbound in the eastbound lane of Pulaski Highway until it turned into Elizabeth Plaza Shopping Center located at 1410 Pulaski Highway. The vehicle travelled to the rear of the shopping center parking lot and stopped. A third state police vehicle occupied by two troopers, one being a recruit trooper, located the tow truck and initiated a traffic stop. As the two troopers exited their patrol car, the suspect accelerated the tow truck in reverse striking the fully marked State Police Tahoe. The recruit trooper who was trying to exit the vehicle on the driver side was thrown from the vehicle. The tow truck then started to accelerate forward when the 10-year veteran trooper fired rounds from his divisional issued handgun at the defendant and into the vehicle. The tow truck travelled to the front of the shopping center where it crashed and became disabled. The operator of the tow truck identified as John Collins and front passenger identified as Gabrielle Santucci attempted to flee on foot but were taken into custody. The recruit trooper injured from the collision was treated and released from an area hospital.
The tow truck involved in the incident was reported stolen out of York, PA.
Collins and Santucci were transported back to Troop 2 where they were charged with the following crimes:
Collins
Attempted First Degree Murder of an Officer (Felony) – 3 counts
Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
Reckless Endangering First Degree (Felony)
Assault Second Degree Injure a Law Enforcement Officer (Felony)
Receiving Stolen Property Over $1,500 (Felony)
Disregarding a Police Officer Signal (Felony)
Criminal Mischief- 3 counts
Attempted Theft Under $1,500
Conspiracy 3rd Degree
Criminal Trespass Second Degree
Collins was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #2 and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $3,088,000.00 cash bond.
Santucci
Attempted Theft Under $1,500
Conspiracy 3rd Degree
Criminal Trespass Second Degree
Santucci was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #2 and committed to Delores J. Baylor Correctional Institution on a $2,500.00 secured bond.
Harbeson – Delaware State Police Troop 7 have issued a Gold Alert for 32-year-old Alexander J. Green. Green was last seen on November 28, 2021 at approximately 11:00 a.m. leaving his residence in Harbeson. Attempts to locate or communicate with him have not been successful and there is a concern for his safety and wellbeing.
Green is described as a white male, 5’09”, approximately 220 lbs., blue eyes and black hair . He was last seen wearing black pants, rainbow sneakers, and a black hooded sweatshirt.
Anyone with information on Alexander J. Green’s whereabouts are asked to contact Delaware State Police Troop 7 by calling 302-644-5020. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.
Laurel- Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred this afternoon on Sycamore Road at the intersection to Beaver Dam Branch Road.
On Friday, November 26, 2021, at approximately 2:35 p.m., a 2017 Subaru WRX operated by a 17-year-old male of Frankford, DE, was traveling westbound on Sycamore Road at a high rate of speed. At this time, a 2000 Ford F-150 pickup truck operated by an 18-year-old male of Salisbury, MD, was traveling westbound on Sycamore Road in front of the Subaru. The Ford slowed down at the intersection to make a left turn onto Beaver Dam Branch Road. As the Ford initiated the left turn, the Subaru was unable to stop. In attempt to avoid striking the Ford, the Subaru began to pass it on the left. The Subaru was unable to avoid the collision and it’s front right struck the front left of the Ford. The collision pushed the Ford in a northwest direction, where it came to rest in the westbound lane of Sycamore Road. The impact caused the Subaru to exit the roadway while rotating in a counterclockwise direction. The Subaru continued traveling out of control in a westerly direction until it struck a guide wire. This collision caused the Subaru to go airborne and subsequently its passenger side struck a utility pole.
The collision with the utility pole caused the 17-year-old front seat passenger of the Subaru to be ejected. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. Identification of the victim is pending notification to the next of kin.
The 17-year-old operator of the Subaru was transposed to an area hospital and treated for minor injuries.
The 18-year-old operator of the Ford was not injured.
Sycamore Road at Beaver Dam Branch Road remains closed while a utility pole is replaced.
The investigation remains on-going. Anyone with information regarding this collision should contact Senior Corporal Albert with the Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit by calling 302-703-3266. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333
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Shocking new details have emerged in the alleged murder investigation of a Harrington woman and dog on Monday. According to the warrant obtained by TV Delmarva, police say 69-year-old Richard Nelson called 9-1-1 and told the dispatcher he “did bad things to his wife and his dog”. When Harrington Police arrived on the scene shortly after 11 o’clock at the 100 block of East Lucky Estate Drive, they found the suspect’s wife dead on the floor in a pool of blood. The warrant also alleges the victim “suffered apparent numerous stab and cut wounds. There were several knives and broken knives in the area around the [victim]”. The warrant also states the dog was found dead in the second floor bedroom with several apparent stab wounds.
Police say Nelson exited the garage and was taken into custody without incident and interviewed at Troop 3.
The warrant states that Nelson admitted to stabbing his wife numerous times in the garage, stating “the first knife he used to stab his wife broke and he had to go to the kitchen to retrieve other knives. [Nelson] returned to the garage and continued to stab his wife.” After killing his wife, police say that Nelson allegedly stabbed the dog numerous times causing its death.
No motive was mentioned in the warrant and an investigation is ongoing. Nelson is facing 1st Degree Murder, Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony, and animal cruelty charges. He was lodged in Sussex Correctional Institution on $522,000 cash bond.
Harrington – The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit have arrested a Harrington man after he killed his wife Sunday morning.
The incident occurred around 11:51 a.m. Sunday November 21, 2021, when Richard W. Nelson, 69, called the Kent County Emergency Operations Center (9-1-1) to report that he had killed his wife and dog. A Harrington Police Officer was first to arrive at the 100 block of E Lucky Estates Drive address and entered the residence through a partially open garage door. Upon entering, the officer observed the victim deceased on the floor in a pool of blood. The officer backed out of the residence to wait for responding troopers before further entering the residence. While waiting, Richard Nelson exited the garage and was taken into custody without incident.
When troopers and detectives re-entered the house, it was confirmed the victim, who has been identified as Sandra M. Nelson, 74 of Harrington, had been stabbed numerous times in the garage and pronounced dead by Kent County Paramedics. She was transported to the Delaware Division of Forensic Science where an autopsy will be performed to determine the exact cause and manner of death. A family dog was also located deceased in a bedroom of the house and appeared to have been stabbed to death as well.
Richard Nelson (no photo available at this time) was transported to Troop 3 in Camden where he was charged with Murder 1st, Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony, and Cruelly or Unnecessarily Kills or Injures Any Animal. He was arraigned at JP7 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $522,000.00 cash bond.
This case remains an active and ongoing investigation being conducted by the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Detective D. Grassi by calling 302-365-8441. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.
The interaction of two doomed stars has created this spectacular ring adorned with bright clumps of gas — a diamond necklace of cosmic proportions. Fittingly known as the Necklace Nebula, this planetary nebula is located 15 000 light-years away from Earth in the small, dim constellation of Sagitta (The Arrow). The Necklace Nebula — which also goes by the less glamorous name of PN G054.2-03.4 — was produced by a pair of tightly orbiting Sun-like stars. Roughly 10 000 years ago, one of the aging stars expanded and engulfed its smaller companion, creating something astronomers call a “common envelope”. The smaller star continued to orbit inside its larger companion, increasing the bloated giant’s rotation rate until large parts of it spun outwards into space. This escaping ring of debris formed the Necklace Nebula, with particularly dense clumps of gas forming the bright “diamonds” around the ring. The pair of stars which created the Necklace Nebula remain so close together — separated by only a few million kilometres — that they appear as a single bright dot in the centre of this image. Despite their close encounter the stars are still furiously whirling around each other, completing an orbit in just over a day. The Necklace Nebula was featured in a previously released Hubble image, but now this new image has been created by applying advanced processing techniques, making for a new and improved view of this intriguing object. The composite image includes several exposures from Hubble’s Wide Field Camera 3.
The interaction of two doomed stars has created this spectacular ring adorned with bright clumps of gas – a diamond necklace of cosmic proportions. Fittingly known as the “Necklace Nebula,” this planetary nebula is located 15,000 light-years away from Earth in the small, dim constellation of Sagitta (the Arrow).
A pair of tightly orbiting Sun-like stars produced the Necklace Nebula, which also goes by the less glamorous name of PN G054.203.4. Roughly 10,000 years ago, one of the aging stars expanded and engulfed its smaller companion, creating something astronomers call a “common envelope.” The smaller star continued to orbit inside its larger companion, increasing the bloated giant’s rotation rate until large parts of it spun outwards into space. This escaping ring of debris formed the Necklace Nebula, with particularly dense clumps of gas forming the bright “diamonds” around the ring.
The pair of stars which created the Necklace Nebula remain so close together – separated by only several million miles – that they appear as a single bright dot in the center of this image. Despite their close encounter, the stars are still furiously whirling around each other, completing an orbit in just over a day.
Hubble previously released an image of the Necklace Nebula, but this new image uses advanced processing techniques to create an improved and fresh view of this intriguing object. The composite image includes several exposures from Hubble’s Wide Field Camera 3.
Text credit: European Space Agency (ESA) Image credit: ESA/Hubble & NASA, K. Noll
The Delaware State Lottery website says your odds of winning the Powerball Jackpot are about 1 in 292 Million, and your odds of doubling the $2 ticket price is about 1 in 38.
The drawing takes place tonight at 10:59pm, and tickets can be purchased until 9:45pm.
For more details check out the Delaware Lottery Website https://www.delottery.com/
Governor Ron DeSantis out of Florida has asserted that lockdowns do not work. The Governor pointing to statistics in Florida, saying that even though they have the countries most vulnerable population, Florida has the lowest death per capita for Coronavirus.
DeSantis asserts that shutting down schools and businesses only hurt the community and the children saying that he has not mandated masks or lockdowns and his state is thriving because of his decision.
“We have schools open, we have businesses open. They single out the restaurant industry, our restaurants are open they are up and running. People are coming in, and yet no lockdowns no mandates.” DeSantis Said
“Florida despite having the most vulnerable population to Covid in the United States, we are less than the national average in per capita mortality when it comes to Coronavirus. 25 other states almost all lockdown states, have higher per capita mortality than Florida. The lockdowns don’t work. L.A county in the last 6 weeks has higher cases on a daily basis and hospitalizations than the entire state of Florida does and we are 22 million people. So you have one county that has the most draconian restrictions and yet the county does worse than a state that is completely open. I don’t know that the experts will ever admit the lockdowns don’t work, I know the media won’t ever admit it, but the fact is that we are at the point now that you cannot say this is a good policy [lockdowns] unless you toss out all the data. We are open, we are free and we are better off because of it.”
