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Austin Broadwater Recovering From Hit-Run In Maryland
On Thursday, Aug. 15, 15-year-old Austin Broadwater was riding his skateboard along Walston Switch Road in Salisbury when he was struck by a driver who proceeded to speed away without checking on the teen. Broadwater was airlifted to a trauma center with life-threatening injuries, where he is being treated and...
Sunmed Your CBD Store Celebrates its Successful Opening with a Ribbon Cutting!
The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated on August 20th with a ribbon cutting the opening of Sunmed Your CBD Store located in Delmar, DE. The store, which officially opened in February 2024, has had an overwhelming welcoming by community members who are looking to improve their daily well-being and mental health.
Bridgeville couple charged with multiple animal welfare offenses
DOVER — Delaware Animal Services announced the arrest of Ray Anderson,42, and Melissa Layton, 40, of Bridgeville after 20 dogs, 18 surviving, were rescued from a home in Bridgeville.
Multiple Juveniles Sought Following Brush Fires in Cambridge
Wildland fires that were intentionally set on Boeing Way, in Cambridge in Dorchester County is under investigation, and police are looking for multiple juveniles responsible. The area where the fire was set is a 30-acre field next to a residential community. According to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal, this fire is the result of multiple juveniles who reside at an address at the location. They were seen firing off marine 12-gauge flares throughout the neighborhood. This resulted in a brush fire on the 17th of August as well as another fire today, August 21st. These juveniles refused to be identified or cooperate with police. Officials are confident they will be identified and charged. Anyone with information regarding the names and/or guardian information are requested to call the OSFM LERO office at 410-713-3780.
Meet the candidates running for mayor of Cambridge: Lajan Cephas
CAMBRIDGE, Md. – Cambridge voters will choose their next mayor come October. Three candidates are in the race, and this week WMDT is highlighting each individual, in alphabetical order. Lajan Cephas. Lajan Cephas is the current President of the Cambridge Commissioners. She has also served as interim mayor and...
JaMarcus Walker Named Director of Basketball Operations for Women’s Basketball at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore
PRINCESS ANNE, Maryland — Malikah Willis and the 2024-25 women's basketball staff are excited to announce the addition of JaMarcus Walker as the Director of Basketball Operations for the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. A native of Seneca, South Carolina, Walker earned a bachelor's degree in Business and Organizational...
OCEAN CITY MAYOR RICK MEEHAN EXPRESSES HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO FAMILY, SUSPENDS TRAM SERVICES
Ocean City, MD - In a heartfelt statement, Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan communicated deep condolences to a family mourning the loss of their child. The tragic incident that led to the death of a 2-year-old child has had far-reaching impacts on this tight-knit community. Meehan conveyed the emotions of...
Police: New Crimes Come To Light After March Arrest
Delaware State police have arrested a Houston man for home improvement fraud. Jeremy Bowen, a 45-year-old resident of Houston, Delaware, has once again found himself in legal trouble following his arrest for home improvement fraud, just months after a similar arrest earlier this year. Delaware State Police allege that Bowen,...
Driver runs red light, kills mom and child in crash, police say
NEW CASTLE, Del. (CBS) -- A mother and daughter were killed and six more people were injured when a speeding driver ran a red light and caused a crash late Wednesday night in New Castle, Delaware State Police said.The crash involved three vehicles — a minivan, a car, and an SUV — and happened around 11:20 p.m. at the busy intersection of Airport and Christiana roads. Nearby roads and the intersection were closed overnight after the crash but reopened after 6 a.m. Thursday.Police said a 2008 Dodge Caravan with six people inside was stopped at a red light at the...
Driver Seriously Injured in Tractor Trailer Crash Near Gumboro
GUMBORO, DE– A driver sustained serious injuries after crashing into a tractor trailer Wednesday morning. Delaware State Police say the crash happened at the intersection of Line Road and Whaley’s Road at approximately 10:42 a.m. on Aug. 21. A preliminary investigation revealed a tractor trailer was traveling eastbound...
Maryland woman arrested after ‘low-speed chase’ in Hopewell
HOPEWELL, Va. (WWBT) -A Maryland woman was arrested after attempting to evade police in Hopewell. On Wednesday, Aug. 21, around 1 p.m., Hopewell deputies were patrolling northbound on I-295 when they saw a car without tags driving along the highway. They attempted to stop the car, but the driver would...
Public Urged to Help Locate Missing Selbyville Teenager Under Gold Alert
The Delaware State Police Troop 4 is actively seeking the public's assistance in locating 16-year-old Timothy Mercado, a teenager from Selbyville who has been declared missing under a Gold Alert. According to details provided by Delaware State Police, Timothy was last seen yesterday evening, near Swann Drive in his hometown.
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