Rob Petree
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Salisbury, MD, United States
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Seaford man arrested and charged with attempted robbery of M&T Bank
Cornell Bailey, 46, of Seaford, Delaware - Seaford Police Dept.SEAFORD, Del. – A Seaford man is behind bars after police say he tried to rob M&T Bank. According to the Seaford Police Department, around 10 a.m., Friday officers were called to the M&T Bank located on W. Stein Highway for reports of a robbery. Upon arrival, officers met with witnesses... → Read More
Millsboro man charged after police say he tried to solicit a child for sex online
35-year-old Joseph Inglese, of Millsboro, DE. (Millsboro Police Dept.)MILLSBORO, Del. – A Millsboro man has been arrested after police say he tried to solicit a minor for sex online. According to the Millsboro Police Department, on Tuesday, Jan. 3, officers arrested 35-year-old Joseph Inglese for sexual solicitation of a child, a Class C Felony. Law enforcement officials say they received... → Read More
Delaware GOP calls on State Democratic Party to reject FTX contributions
WILMINGTON, Del. – Nearly $30,000 was donated to the Delaware Democratic Party by FTX executives, including Sam Bankman-Fried himself. According to the Federal Election Commission, the CEO of the embattled crypto-currency company FTX, Sam Bankman Fried, contributed over $9,700 to the Democratic State Committee of Delaware in August, just months before the company collapsed and he was indicted.… → Read More
J BIDEN and D TRUMP vanity plates to be auctioned off in Rehoboth Beach
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. – J BIDEN and D TRUMP vanity license plates will be auctioned off this Sunday in Delaware. The ‘presidential plates’ are part of this Sunday’s auction held by Emmert Auction Associates starting at 9:30 a.m. at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Hall, located at 229 Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Butch Emmert, founder of Emmert Auctions, tells 47... → Read More
Sussex Tech to launch new heavy equipment apprenticeship program
SUSSEX COUNTY, Del. – A new, unique career opportunity is coming to Sussex Tech in the form of a bulldozer. Sussex Tech Adult Education recently purchased a bulldozer with funds received from the Delaware Apprenticeship Expansion Grant. According to Mike Hague, Industrial Training Coordinator for Sussex Tech Adult Education, the bulldozer is one of many pieces of large equipment the... → Read More
Hebron man killed in serious motorcycle crash in Seaford
SEAFORD, Del. – A Hebron, Maryland man has died following a serious motorcycle crash in Seaford. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the crash occurred around 7:35 p.m., Saturday, November 5 as a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, operated by a 33-year-old male, was traveling northbound on North Market Street (Route 13A) about to make a left turn on North... → Read More
Seaford Police currently investigating shooting
SEAFORD, Del. – Seaford Police are currently investigating a shooting. While details remain limited at this time, 47 ABC News can confirm that law enforcement officials are in fact investigating a shooting that occurred sometime Tuesday evening near Bridgeville Highway and Virginia Avenue. Two victims were shot during the incident, according to police. Both are currently listed in stable… → Read More
Milford bicyclist killed in serious crash on Route 1
MILFORD, Del. – A 36-year-old bicyclist has died following a serious crash on Route 1 near Milford. According to Delaware State Police, the crash occurred around 6:26 p.m., Sunday as a 2013 Honda Civic was traveling southbound in the left lane of Bay Road (Route 1), just south of Tub Mill Pond Road. The Honda was traveling behind another vehicle... → Read More
Del. State Treasurer Colleen Davis discusses re-election bid
DOVER, Del. – Delaware State Treasurer Colleen Davis is running for re-election. Davis tells 47 ABC that she’s hopeful voters will re-elect her for a second term to continue the work that she’s done the past four years in office. “I’m someone whose had the heart of a servant,” Davis explained. “I continue to, as I said, not only focus... → Read More
Milton man killed in hit and run near Lewes
Police are investigating a fatal hit and run bike crash.LEWES, Del. – A Milton man has died after police say he was struck by a truck while riding his bike near Lewes. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the crash occurred around 6:40 p.m., Saturday as a male pedalcyclist was traveling westbound on Fisher Road along the edge of... → Read More
Democrat Naomi Hyman running for State Senate District 37
SALISBURY, Md. – Democratic candidate Naomi Hyman is running for the seat currently up for grabs in State Senate District 37. 47 ABC got the chance to speak with Hyman at a meet-and-greet event Monday evening in Salisbury hosted by the Wicomico Democratic Central Committee. It was there that Hyman addressed a crowd of voters and explained why she’s running... → Read More
Greg Fuller leads in race for Sussex County Register of Wills
SUSSEX COUNTY, Del. – Sussex County saw a close race for Register of Wills in the Delaware primary. Currently, Greg Fuller leads in the Republican primary race with just over 39% of the vote, followed by Candice Green Wilkinson with around 37%, and Ellen Magee with 23%. 47 ABC spoke to Fuller on Wednesday afternoon where he thanked voters for... → Read More
Lewes man killed in moped crash near Milton
Lockerman Road approaching the intersection of North Coastal Highway in Milton. - (Delaware State Police)MILTON, Del. – A 23-year-old Lewes man has died following a serious crash Sunday night involving a moped near Milton. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the crash occurred around 10:45 p.m., as a moped was traveling westbound on Lockerman Road, approaching the intersection… → Read More
Delaware expanding access and eligibility for Monkeypox vaccine
DOVER, Del. – Delaware public health officials are expanding access and eligibility for the Monkeypox vaccine. Earlier this week, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announced several Monkeypox virus updates, including the expansion of the vaccine to those who are immunocompromised. Starting Sept. 5, DPH will expand access to the vaccine to Delawareans who have weakened immune systems.… → Read More