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Governor's Task Force Arrests Blades Man Following Probation & Parole Search – Delaware State Police – State of Delaware
The Delaware State Police have arrested 46-year-old Carlo Munoz-Barreto of Blades, Delaware on several gun and drug charges following an investigation that began yesterday morning.
On June 13, 2024, at approximately 11:37 a.m., Sussex County Governor’s Task Force was requested by Probation & Parole to assist while they conducted an administrative search at probationer Carlo Munoz-Barreto’s residence on East Third Street in Blades. During the search of the residence, probation officers located the following:
- Stolen 9mm handgun
- Assorted handgun ammunition
- Approximately 43.31 grams of cocaine
- Approximately 0.455 grams of heroin
- 45 Gabapentin pills
- 18 Tramadol pills
- Digital scales and drug paraphernalia
- $814.00
Munoz-Barreto was taken to Troop 4, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $120,500 cash bond.
- Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
- Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance, Tier 3 (Felony)
- Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tier 3 (Felony)
- Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited (Felony) – 4 counts
- Receiving a Stolen Firearm (Felony)
- Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
- Possession with Intent to Deliver a Counterfeit Controlled Substance (Felony)
- Possession of a Prescription Drug without a Prescription (Felony)
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – 2 counts
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BOWERS BEACH, Del. – Delaware State Police say a body was found near Bowers Beach on Tuesday.
Around 12:40 p.m. on April 21, Delaware State Police, Delaware Natural Resources Police and local fire companies responded to the Delaware Bay, about a mile offshore from the Bowers Beach area after commercial watermen discovered an unknown deceased man in the water.
The victim was recovered and turned over to the Office of Forensic Science for identification and to determine the cause of death.
The investigation remains active and on-going.
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The Humane Society of Delaware County has appointed a new leader as the organization’s longtime director moves toward retirement.
The animal rescue group’s board appointed Amanda Wampler as its new CEO, effective May 11, the organization posted on Facebook April 21.
Jana Cassidy, the humane society’s executive director for nearly a decade, is transitioning toward retirement and will now serve as chief operating officer in the near term to ensure a smooth transition.
The post from society Board President Megan Ricci says the board is confident Cassidy’s and Wampler’s experience, dedication and talents will elevate the humane society as it strives to build a new 22,000-square-foot facility that will be a go-to destination for adoption, veterinary care, training, boarding, and grooming.
“HSDC could not be in better hands than with these two extraordinary women,” the post reads.
Wampler is a proven nonprofit executive with experience in animal welfare and a demonstrated ability to help organizations expand and thrive, according to the humane society’s post.
Wampler currently is the national operations director for Siemer Institute, a Columbus-based organization that helps families across the U.S. achieve housing stability and enhance their children’s educational prospects, according to Wampler’s LinkedIn page. She also worked for the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department from 2016 to 2023.
Delaware County and eastern Columbus suburbs reporter Maria DeVito can be reached at mdevito@dispatch.com and @mariadevito13.dispatch.com on Bluesky and @MariaDeVito13 on X
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 5:44AM
WILMINGTON, Del. (WPVI) — Something exciting is taking flight in the hallways of Warner Elementary School in Wilmington.
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer helped celebrate the launch of the state’s first elementary school streaming radio station on Tuesday.
“Flying High with Thunderbird Radio” will provide students with hands-on experience in broadcasting, public speaking, and content creation.
This innovative initiative empowers students to step behind the microphone and lead the way in digital storytelling, communication, and creativity.
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