Beached whale found on Delaware shore

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May 6, 2024

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This story originally appeared on 6abc.

A beached whale was spotted along the shore in Delaware on Sunday.

The animal was discovered at approximately 11 a.m. after reportedly beaching itself near the Indian River Inlet Bridge.

A representative of the Marine Education, Research, and Rehabilitation Institute said the whale is a sub-adult fin whale.

The whale is roughly 50 feet in length and is extremely emaciated, according to the MERR rep, which may indicate an underlying condition.

Fin whales are an off-shore, deep-sea species that would not typically come near the shore unless they are weak, according to MERR.

Sadly, the representative said the whale was likely very close to dying.

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Gunshot victim flags down school bus for help in Delaware

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December 18, 2024

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Gunshot victim flags down school bus for help in Delaware

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 5:01AM

NEW CASTLE, Del. (WPVI) — A gunshot victim jumped on a school bus full of students on Tuesday while trying to seek help in New Castle, Delaware.

The shooting happened just before 4 p.m. on Old Forge Road, near Appleby Road.

The bus driver called 911 to report the incident.

Police say the victim is hospitalized at Christiana Hospital. There was no word on his condition.

No other injuries were reported.

Further details on the shooting have not been released.

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Man arrested after allegedly attacking Delaware police officer

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December 17, 2024

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Man arrested after allegedly attacking Delaware police officer

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 1:05AM

NEW CASTLE COUNTY, Del. (WPVI) — Twenty-eight-year-old Zachary Yeldell is being accused of attacking an officer in New Castle County, Delaware.

It happened around 11:14 p.m. Monday when police responded to a disturbance at Midway Plaza Apartments, which is located on the 4800 block of Old Capitol Trail.

Police say officers responded following reports of an individual yelling in the hallway and kicking an apartment door.

When officers arrived, authorities say Yeldell hit an officer repeatedly before another officer arrived and helped detain the suspect.

The injured officer was treated at a local hospital and released.

Yeldell is facing several charges, including resisting arrest with violence.

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Delaware County man sentenced to four and half years in state prison

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December 17, 2024

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Delaware County man sentenced to four and half years in state prison

MARGARETVILLE, N.Y. (WBNG) —Delaware County District Attorney Shawn Smith announced a Margaretville man has been sentenced to State Prison for drug crimes.

The District Attorney’s Office said Dennis Fickeria, 43, of Margaretville, NY has been sentenced to four and half years in prison. Fickeria was originally charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance.

On Jan. 3rd, according to Senior Investigator Christopher Erwin and other members of the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office, they executed a search warrant at 1542 Jones Hollow Rd., Fickeria’s residence. As a result of the search, deputies found controlled substances and firearms.

On Oct. 28, the office said Fickeria appeared in court where he pled guilty to his charge. Fickeria admitted that he had possessed fentanyl intending to sell it. The office said the guilty plea was entered as part of a negotiated disposition.

In addition to the sentencing, the office said Delaware County Court Judge John Hubbard ordered Fickeria to be supervised by the Department of Parole for one year following his release.

The office said the court also forfeited the U.S. currency seized from Fickeria’s residence which it will use to fund law enforcement efforts in Delaware County.

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