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Overnight in Delaware County: I-95 pursuit, ruckus in Ridley and Aston wreck

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2 years ago

March 17, 2024

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Overnight in Delaware County: I-95 pursuit, ruckus in Ridley and Aston wreck

A few police departments in Delaware County had a lively overnight.

What follows is gleaned from radio traffic from the incidents. None of the agencies have yet issued information.

2 a.m.: State police involved in a vehicle pursuit northbound on Interstate 95 passing Ridley Park with speeds over 100 mph. Troopers broke off the pursuit at Broad Street.

2:10 a.m.: Ridley Township police respond to the Ridley House Restaurant, 2107 E. MacDade Blvd., for a disturbance. Officers soon report a male with uncontrolled facial bleeding. A short time later Folsom Fire Company is called to the scene for a wash down.

6:20 a.m.: Delaware County communications notifies Aston Township police of a crash in the 4000 block of Concord Road, but there is no communication with anyone in the vehicle, a Toyota Camry. A passerby arrives and reports two people down on the roadway, police learn. Police and ambulance crews arrive and report the occupants of the vehicle are conscious and alert.

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Body found near Bowers Beach – 47abc

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April 23, 2026

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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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Humane Society of Delaware County picks new CEO

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April 22, 2026

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Humane Society of Delaware County picks new CEO

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

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