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Police identify New Castle motorcyclist who died Sunday after crashing into pickup truck
Police have identified the motorcyclist who died Sunday after crashing into the back of a pickup truck near Middletown as 61-year-old New Castle resident Ronald Clift. Police said Clift was heading east on Route 299 (Warwick Road) "at a high rate of speed" and made "abrupt lane changes." He ended up crashing into the back passenger side of a Ford F-250 stopped in the eastbound left-turn lane, where he was waiting to merge onto the ramp for Route 301 north.
Correctional Officer Charged with Drug Dealing at Smyrna Prison
SMYRNA, DE - A James T. Vaughn Correctional Center officer has been arrested on multiple felony charges after investigators say he was smuggling drugs into the prison and distributing them. According to Delaware State Police, an investigation into possible misconduct by a correctional officer began in March stemming from allegations...
Police raid near North East nets drugs, loaded handgun, one arrest
NORTH EAST — A man remained jailed on Tuesday after investigators confiscated more than one ounce of suspect heroin mixed fentanyl, a loaded handgun and other drug-related evidence while raiding his residence near North East and searching his vehicle, according to the Cecil County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators identified the suspect as 28-year-old Zachary Paul Rhoades, whom investigators arrested on Thursday after conducting a court-approved search of his residence in the unit block of West Clairborne Road, police reported. ...
Kayla Kosmalski shatters barrier by winning Miss Delaware Teen
No one was more surprised than Kayla Kosmalski to hear her name called as Miss Delaware Teen USA 2024 Sunday night. Now the Middletown cheerleader, swimmer and honor student will become the first contestant with Down syndrome to participate in the national pageant when it’s televised Aug. 1 on the CW Netrwork. She said Tuesday that she’s wearing the ... Read More
Thieves using tracking devices to steal expensive cars, New Castle County police warn
Investigators say it only takes a few seconds for criminals to put GPS tracking devices underneath high-end cars that are parked in public areas. Then, they track the car to the driver’s home.
Chesapeake City barn destroyed in blaze
CHESAPEAKE CITY — An investigation is continuing after a Sunday night fire destroyed a Chesapeake City barn, causing an estimated $10,000 in damages, according to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal. At 8:14 p.m. Sunday evening, a passerby called 911 to report the barn fire, located at 415 Lock Street in Chesapeake City, which prompted local fire companies to respond. Chesapeake City Volunteer Fire Company served as the primary responders and on-scene command unit, fire officials said. ...
Rollover Crash In Townsend Causing Major Backup In Townsend
A rollover crash occurred on Route 1 northbound at the DuPont Parkway underpass in Townsend,. The incident occurred Tuesday, at approximately 12:03 PM, and led to the closure of one lane in both directions of Route 1 north of the DuPont Parkway overpass. Paramedics were initially dispatched to the scene,...
Tri-State defeats Tome in regular season finale
ELKTON — In a closely contested defensive battle in which goals were hard to come by, Tri-State and Tome found themselves tied in the waning minutes of regulation during Tuesday’s matchup between the MIL rivals. With just six minutes remaining on the clock, that changed when Tri-State’s Hayden Thomas found the back of the net to lift the Crusaders to a 2-1 victory. The win allowed Tri-State to clinch the top seed in the upcoming MIL playoffs. Tri-State head coach Michael Cox praised his team...
Incumbents lose both Smyrna Town Council races after council doubles property taxes
After Smyrna Town Council voted to double property taxes April 1, residents voted to oust both incumbents up for election April 30. In District 3, former Councilman Alvin Pope won 259-54 over incumbent Valerie Forbes, who had served on the council since 2006. Pope was on the council from 2016-20. ...
BizBeat: Kentucky Derby hats competition, Cinco de Mayo in Elkton and Oxford
Happening this week in and around Cecil County: Gallorette Boutique is part of the Kentucky Derby Party hosted by Fair Hill International and held at the Ed Walls Building on the Cecil County Fairgrounds. The first jewel in horse racing’s triple crown comes with lots of traditions, including the wearing of hats or fascinators by the ladies. Gallorette Boutique, 222 Bohemia Avenue in Chesapeake City, offers a colorful selection of...
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