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What are Delaware's 5 safest cities?
Many may have their idea of the safest city in Delaware. But here is a list of the First State's safest, taking into account property and violent crime, according to one survey. Safewise, a company that looks at safety trends nationwide, ranked five Delaware cities as the safest out of...
Pedestrian struck and killed by tractor-trailer near Elkton
ELKTON — An investigation is continuing after a tractor-trailer struck and killed a pedestrian on or along a highway near Elkton early Thursday morning, according to the Maryland State Police. MSP officials were withholding the name, gender and age of the victim on Thursday afternoon, explaining that next-of-kin notifications were pending. Troopers assigned to the agency’s North East Barrack rushed to Augustine Herman Highway (Route 213), north of West Lewis...
Domestic violence leads to police chase in Glasgow
A man from Seaford is facing numerous charges after a domestic violence incident led to a police chase in Glasgow and Bear. The incident began shortly after 11:30 p.m. April 25 when the victim called 911 to report that her ex-boyfriend, 20-year-old Noah Howell, was chasing her in his vehicle, police said. The woman was in her own car, heading to seek help at Delaware State Police Troop 2 off Pulaski Highway in Glasgow. ...
Man Found Shot Early Sunday Morning
Authorities are investigating a shooting incident that occurred at approximately 3:39 in the 600 block of North Orange Street Sunday morning. The Wilmington Police Department said they located a 34-year-old female gunshot victim, who was transported to the hospital in stable condition. This incident remains under investigation and further details...
Woman charged with drunken-driving after series of Perryville crashes
ELKTON — Investigators have filed 35 traffic charges against a woman who stands accused of striking at least five parked vehicles, stop signs, fences and other objects in Perryville with a sport utility vehicle that she allegedly was driving drunk, according to Cecil County District Court records. The charging document indicates that the series of crashes occurred on several downtown streets within a matter of moments on the night of Dec. 21, but investigators did not serve the arrest warrant on the suspect, Rose Marie...
Man caught with 38 pounds of 'pot' near North East gets 45 days
ELKTON — A restaurant owner who was arrested after investigators confiscated 38 pounds of marijuana with an estimated street value of $191,000 from his vehicle during an Interstate 95 traffic stop near North East in December received a 45-day jail term on Monday, according to Cecil County Circuit Court records. Retired Cecil County Circuit Court Judge Keith A. Baynes imposed a three-year sentence Qi Zhang Chen, 42, of Baltimore moments after the defendant pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, as part...
Hummingbirds are ready to party in your Delaware backyard. Here's how to attract them
Would you like hummingbirds to look at your bird feeder the same way Homer Simpson looks at a cold beer?. You're definitely not alone. We have some tips that will help to turn your feeder into Delaware's version of Moe's Bar for this hummingbird this season — minus the drunken shenanigans.
Former Delaware bank employee accused of stealing $44k from dead customer's account
A former bank worker in Wilmington, Delaware, is accused of stealing thousands from a dead customer’s account. The New Castle County Division of Police has arrested 25-year-old Latia Wynn, also known as Itiyya Wynn of Wilmington regarding multiple theft-related charges. Back in February, police said officers were dispatched to...
Wilmington Flower Market 2024: When is it, what to expect
Looking for something to do on Mother's Day weekend? Flowers, performers, food and more will be coming to the annual Wilmington Flower Market. The market will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, and Friday, May 10, and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, May...
Consumer Protection Division files charges against defunct Elkton company
BALTIMORE — The Consumer Protection Division of the Maryland Attorney General’s Office has filed civil charges against a now-defunct Elkton company because it allegedly failed to manufacture and ship goods to clients after accepting orders and payment from them, according to the MAGO. Formerly based in the Triumph Industrial Park in the 500 block of Blue Ball Road, the erstwhile company known as Tiffin Athletic Mats manufactured and sold gymnastics and wrestling mats online to customers throughout Maryland and other states. Tiffin Mats’ customers included...
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