Delaware Law Enforcement Memorial Vandalized

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Dorchester, Wicomico and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 1 to 2 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. CAMBRIDGE MD MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/02 AM 3.5 1.5 1.5 1 MINOR 22/02 PM 3.6 1.6 1.7 1-2 MINOR 23/01 AM 3.5 1.5 1.6 1 MINOR 23/02 PM 3.4 1.4 1.4 1 NONE 24/03 AM 3.4 1.4 1.4 1 NONE 24/03 PM 3.5 1.5 1.3 1 MINOR BISHOPS HEAD MD MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.7 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.1 FT, MODERATE 1.6 FT, MAJOR 2.1 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/11 AM 3.8 1.7 1.8 2 MODERATE 22/11 PM 3.8 1.7 1.8 2 MODERATE 23/11 AM 3.6 1.5 1.6 1-2 MINOR 24/12 AM 3.5 1.4 1.5 1 MINOR 24/12 PM 3.6 1.5 1.4 1 MINOR CRISFIELD MD MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 5.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.3 FT, MODERATE 1.8 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/10 AM 3.7 1.5 2.0 1 MINOR 22/10 PM 3.8 1.6 2.0 1 MINOR 23/10 AM 3.5 1.3 1.7 1 MINOR 23/11 PM 3.4 1.2 1.5 1 NONE 24/12 PM 3.5 1.3 1.4 1 MINOR 25/12 AM 3.2 1.0 1.3 1 NONE &&

DOVER, Del.- Police are investigating an early Friday morning incident in which a vandal armed with an ax damaged the Delaware Law Enforcement Memorial on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Dover.

Dover police said that at around 5:35 a.m. Friday, June 12, officers received a call from a passerby that someone was striking the memorial with a sledgehammer. When officers arrived, the suspect was not present. Significant damage to the neck of the kneeling officer statue was observed. In addition to the damage, two state of Delaware flags were laid in front of the officer statue and soaked in urine. An ax was also left behind at the scene.

The department said that while it cannot release specific details at this time, it is confident that the suspect in this case is not affiliated with a group of demonstrators that have conducted protest activity in recent days.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at 302-736-7130. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips may also be submitted to law enforcement through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333 or online at delawarecrimestoppers.com; a cash reward of up to $1,000 is possible for information leading to an arrest.

Delaware Law Enforcement Memorial Vandalized

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