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HIT AND RUN CRASH BEING INVESTIGATED BY WICOMICO COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE
Salisbury, MD - On August 15, 2024, at 8:26 pm, Deputies from the Wicomico County Sheriff's Office, Maryland State Troopers, and EMS units were dispatched to Walston Switch Road, north of Shavox Road, for a serious motor vehicle crash. Preliminary investigation reveals that a juvenile male was operating a skateboard...
DOC escapee arrested in Hollybrook Apartments
LAUREL, Del – An escapee from up north has been detained by a officer patrolling the Hollybrook Apartments on Pasture Lane. The Officer on duty observed a male subject acting suspiciously, and the officer proceeded to conduct a pedestrian stop to investigate the subject for loitering/and or trespassing in the apartment complex. The suspect proceeded to not identify himself and decided to resist arrest and fled on foot, imitating a foot pursuit.
Bethany woman arrested for allegedly driving recklessly through neighborhood
BETHANY BEACH, Del. – A Bethany Beach woman was arrested on Monday after police she say was driving recklessly through her neighborhood. Bethany Beach Police arrested 66-year-old Lisa Bilder after learning that she was driving her car in a reckless, threatening, and intentional manner toward pedestrians. Multiple pedestrians reported that Bilder was racing at high speeds, swerving towards their direction.
Final report issued on Salisbury plane crash; pilot charged
The National Transportation Safety Board has ruled in the case of a single-engine Piper aircraft which crashed onto a residential property along Keystone Road in Salisbury Township Sept. 28, 2022. The crash killed the student pilot and badly injured his instructor. The Lehigh County Coroner’s Office identified the deceased student...
Millsboro Teenager Arrested and Charged with Felony Crimes after Shooting Incident
Delaware State Police have arrested a 15-year-old from Millsboro for felony gun and related charges after a shooting in Millsboro. The shooting happened on the night of August 12th on Blue Dolphin Lane in Millsboro. According to details from the police investigation, during an argument with another teenager, the 15-year-old pointed a gun at the victim, then fired a shot inside the house as he was leaving. Four juveniles were in the house at the time, but no one was hurt during the incident. The 15-year-old was arrested and taken to Troop 7 where he was charged with Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony), 4 counts of Reckless Endangering 1st Degree (Felony), as well as Aggravated Menacing–also a felony. He was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3 and is now at Stevenson House Detention Center on a $100,000 cash bond.
Volunteer firefighter dies while aiding drivers after car crash in Delaware
A volunteer firefighter in Delaware died while aiding in a car crash on Tuesday.State police announced Wednesday that 23-year-old Thomas Berry III, who worked with Georgetown and Ellendale Fire Companies, was killed in the incident.It happened just before 4:30 p.m. on Lewes-Georgetown Highway west of Gravel Hill Road in Georgetown, Sussex County.Troopers say a Chevrolet Malibu was traveling behind a Toyota Camry when the Malibu attempted to pass the Camry.When the Malibu re-entered the lane in front of the Camry, investigators say the Malibu sideswiped the car, then veered off the road and into a utility pole.After the crash, troopers say Berry stopped to help the drivers involved.While helping the driver in the Malibu, the utility pole snapped, bringing down electrical wires with it.That's when Berry sustained life-threatening injuries, according to police, and was then pronounced dead at the scene.Authorities say the driver of the Malibu, a 37-year-old man, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital.The Camry's driver, a 54-year-old woman, was not injured in the incident.Lewes-Georgetown Highway was closed for roughly 12 hours while the scene was investigated.An investigation into this incident is still underway. Anyone with information is asked to contact the police at 302-752-3795.
Ocean City Police Seek Witnesses to Weekend Fatal Bicycle Crash
OCEAN CITY, MD - The Ocean City Police continue to investigate a fatal crash involving a bicycle on Sunday and are asking for the public’s assistance. The crash occurred on August 11th when a truck driving on St. Louis Ave attempted to turn onto 14th Street and collided with an e-bike also traveling south on St. Louis Ave at about 2 p.m.
MSP pleads for community’s help in deadly shooting of 10-year-old, increases reward to $25K
SALISBURY, Md. (DC News Now) — Maryland State Police (MSP) have released the name of the 10-year-old boy who was killed after someone started shooting into his home in Salisbury on Aug. 5. State police identified the boy as Tyron Colbert. On Monday, Aug. 5, around 10:30 p.m., police officers with the Salisbury Police Department […]
Two dead in separate downstate fatal collisions
The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a pair of fatal incidents in Kent and Sussex counties. The first happened Thursday night, August 15, 2024, in Seaford, when a 3-year old riding a bicycle was hit and killed by a pick up truck. Delaware State troopers said the...
Salisbury community comes together to remember Tyron Colbert
SALISBURY, Md. – It’s been a week since 10-year-old Tyron Colbert was shot and killed in his home and still, no arrests. Pastor Craig Mitchell and his wife, Pastor Ashley Mitchell, hosted a prayer vigil on Unity Square, where they called on members of the Salisbury community to lean on each other and find hope during this difficult time.
Delaware State Police Investigating Shooting in Ellendale
ELLENDALE, DE - Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in Sussex County on Tuesday. DSP say on Tuesday, August 13th, at approximately 10:30pm, troopers responded to a shooting report at the 18000 block of New Hope Road in Ellendale. The initial investigation revealed that an unknown suspect...
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