A WGMD Crime Watch Article
Two People Arrested on Drug & Gun Charges in Dover
Delaware State Police were called to the Royal Farms on West Lebanon Road in Dover to check on the driver of a Caravan who was slumped over the wheel with a needle in her arm. Police found the Caravan which was parked and running and contacted the driver, 35 year old Jenny Fagan of Felton.…
Read MoreTraffic Stop in Seaford Leads to Arrest of Georgetown Man
A traffic stop in Seaford Saturday afternoon led to the arrest of a 43 year old Georgetown man. Delaware State Police spotted Aaron Matthews’ Mercedes and found it had an invalid registration. The trooper tried to stop the car, but Matthews continued driving at a slow speed onto Sussex Highway. Eventually Matthews stopped the car…
Read MoreSeaford Man Charged with Threatening Another with a Knife
A Seaford man was arrested by Delaware State Police Friday after he threatened another person with a knife. Police were called just before 9am for a man yelling and threatening to kill people in the parking lot of Shore Tint & More on Middleford Road. Police say a man had just started mowing the grass…
Read MoreFruitland Man Arrested for DUI, Drug & Weapons Offenses Near Dover
A Delaware State Police trooper on patrol in the area of Route 13 and South Governors Avenue in Dover spotted a vehicle swerve over the dotted white lane line – and then change lanes without signaling. The trooper made a traffic stop and contacted the driver – 37 year old Yusuf Dixon of Fruitland –…
Read MoreTwo from Orlando, Florida Arrested in Laurel, DE for Fraudulent Credit Card Purchases
Delaware State Police arrested two individuals–both from Orlando, Florida for attempting to purchase car parts in Laurel with illegitimate credit cards. On August 23rd at around 10 a.m., troopers arrived at West Side Auto Parts at 4740 Sharptown Road, and the two immediately drove away in a U-Haul van. Officers chased them, and the van…
Read MoreMillsboro Wawa Robbed; Police Identify Suspect Through Video Surveillance
Delaware State Police have arrested a 34-year-old Millsboro man for robbing the Wawa in Millsboro around 3 a.m. Saturday morning. Troopers spoke with the cashier and learned that a man wearing a sweatshirt, mask, and gloves went into the store to buy a cigar. When the cashier opened the register drawer, he tried to steal…
Read MoreHome Invasion in Nanticoke, MD Under Investigation
A home invasion that occurred at a home on Bank Road in Nanticoke, Maryland is under investigation. According to the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office, in the early morning hours of August 14th, two individuals forced open a door displaying handguns. The two then assaulted the person inside causing serious injuries. They ransacked the residence and…
Read MoreGovernor’s Task Force Arrests Two Men in Dagsboro for Drug Dealing
Two men have been arrested following a traffic stop in Dagsboro on Tuesday night. A trooper assigned to the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force stopped a car on Firetower Road due to a suspended registration and smelled a strong odor of raw marijuana coming from the vehicle. One of the men had about 5.32 grams…
Read MoreTwo Arrested for an Armed Robbery in Ocean City, MD and Separate Incidents in Millsboro and Georgetown
Ocean City, Maryland Police have charged two individuals in connection to an armed robbery that occurred during the afternoon hours on June 3rd. The robbery happened at around 3:24 p.m. that day on Constitutional Avenue. The victim told police three individuals approached him while he was outside. One of the individuals pointed a handgun at…
Read More18-Year-Old Felon Arrested in Laurel for Drug Dealing and Gun Possession
Delaware State Police have arrested 18-year-old Jeremiah Handy of Seaford, Delaware for gun possession and drug dealing. Handy is a probationer and convicted felon prohibited from possessing firearms. The arrest happened yesterday afternoon at the 400 building of Little Creek Apartments in Laurel after the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force received information that Handy was selling drugs…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Looking for Felton Man with Warrants for His Arrest
Delaware State Police need your help with locating a 36-year-old Felton man who has three active felony warrants for his arrest for a host of offenses including theft, burglary, and a police pursuit. If you know where Todd Hockensmith is or have any info about his whereabouts, contact State Police. Contact Info: : Call Sergeant…
Read MoreLaurel Man Arrested for Truck Stop Robbery
Delaware State Police have arrested a 40-year-old Laurel man for a robbery that occurred early yesterday morning at the Oasis Travel Plaza truck stop in Laurel. On August 22nd at about 2:00 a.m., troopers arrived at the truck stop and learned that the robber put his hand in his pocket and threatened to shoot the…
Read MoreTrappe, MD Man Arrested on Theft and Firearm Charges
A 20-year-old Trappe, Maryland man is facing theft and firearm charges stemming from the illegal purchase of a stolen firearm and being a minor in possession of a firearm. Allen Thomas had a bail review in Talbot County District Court, where he was released on a $30,000 unsecured personal bond. Thomas’ case is pending further…
Read MoreShots Fired at Residence in Salisbury
The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred in the early morning hours of August 20th. Someone shot 14 rounds at a home on Brown Road in Salisbury. Two adults and two children were inside, but no injuries were reported. The Criminal Investigation Division is requesting your assistance with identifying the one…
Read MoreVIDEO: Lewes Police Investigating Shots Fired at Jefferson Apartments Early Monday Morning
Lewes Police are looking for the suspect who fired a gun at a parked white Crown Victoria at the Jefferson Apartments on Kings Highway in Lewes early Monday morning just after 2:30. Police found numerous ejected spent bullet casings and bullet holes I the windshield and hood area of the car. Investigation reveals no people…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested after Drug Investigation
A drug investigation by Dover Police Department’s Drugs, Vice and Organized Crime unit ended after a search warrant was executed Monday morning on Revolutionary Boulevard and police arrested 32 year old Jermaine Boyd of Dover. A search of the property turned up over 19 grams of fentanyl, ammunition, over 2000 MDMA pills, packaging material and…
Read MoreUPDATED: Dover PD Make an Arrest in August 12 Road Rage Robbery
UPDATED – 08/22/23 – Dover Police have arrested one of the suspects in a road rage robbery that occurred on August 12th at the Wawa on Forrest Avenue in Dover. Investigation led to police to 34 year old Chanade Dohman who was arrested Friday without incident. Dohman is charged with: She is being held at…
Read MoreUPDATED: Delaware Animal Services Arrest Felton Couple for Cockfighting
UPDATED – 08/22/23 – A Felton couple has been charged with animal fighting. Officials with Delaware Animal Services have charged 51 year old Billy Keen and 43 year old Andrea Keen with one felony count each of possessing an animal for the purpose of fighting. Andrea Keen was charged with an additional felony count of…
Read MoreDSP Looking for Information into Shots Fired at Laurel Area Home
Delaware State Police were called to Shiloh church road near Laurel around 11 Saturday night for a report of gunshots. Troopers arriving on the scene found a car that was parked in a driveway was struck twice – the home was occupied by four adults and a child – no one was injured. Police have…
Read MoreMSP Investigating Shooting Death in Cambridge
Maryland State Police are investigating deadly shooting that occurred around 12:30 Monday morning on Henry Street in Cambridge. Cambridge Police were called for a shooting and found the victim, 37 year old Kenneth Ramcharan, with an apparent gunshot wound. Ramcharan was pronounced dead at the scene by EMS and the MSP Homicide Unit was requested…
Read MorePA Man Charged after Traffic Stop Near Laurel
A traffic stop Sunday just after 10pm led to the arrest of a Pennsylvania man on gun and drug charges. Delaware State Police on patrol spotted a vehicle with expired tags traveling northbound on Route 13 near Gordy Road near Laurel. The trooper stopped the vehicle and while speaking with the driver, 46 year old…
Read MoreMardela Springs Man Sentenced for Sexual Abuse of Minor
A Mardela Springs man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for sexual abuse of a minor. Wicomico County Circuit Court Judge S. James Sarbanes sentenced 31 year old Joseph Norman after he entered guilty plea on June 6 to sexual abuse of a minor, two counts of 3rd degree sexual offense and manufacturing…
Read MoreWilmington Man Arrested for DUI in Stolen Car
A Wilmington man has been arrested after he was found driving a stolen car while under the influence earlier this month. Delaware State Police were called to a home on Somerset Road in Rehoboth Beach after the homeowner discovered his Toyota Corolla had been taken during the night – and later learned the vehicle had…
Read MoreSalisbury PD Investigating Sunday Night Shooting
Police in Salisbury are investigating a shooting incident that occurred Sunday night just after 11 on Elizabeth Street. Police say a 26 year old man suffered a single gunshot wound – he is under medical care and is listed in critical but stable condition. Police ask if you have information – call Salisbury Police at…
Read MoreMSP Investigating Somerset County Death in Crisfield
Crisfield Police on patrol found the body of a 34 year old man in a vehicle in the area of Somers Cove in Crisfield around 2:30 Sunday morning. Police say Kevin Jackson of Crisfield was in the driver’s seat with apparent gunshot wounds – EMS personnel pronounced him dead at the scene. The Maryland State…
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