A WGMD Crime Watch Article
Third Person Arrested in Child Sexual Abuse Case in Wicomico County
Another arrest has been made in connection with child sexual abuse cases in Wicomico County. An additional victim identified the person who abused him as Alonzo Leon Parker Jr. who now faces several charges including multiple counts of 3rd and 4th degree sexual offense. The other two who have been charged with the sexual abuse…
Read More17-Year-Old Sussex Tech Student Arrested on Drug Charges
Delaware State Police have arrested a 17-year-old student at Sussex Technical High School in Georgetown after drugs were found in his vehicle yesterday morning. On April 9th about 10:50 a.m., the school resource officer notified school staff that there was an odor of marijuana coming from a student’s car. The student was working on his…
Read MoreUPDATE: DSP Make Second Arrest in Leipsic Burglary
UPDATED 4/10/24–Delaware State Police arrested 34-year-old Jennifer Barnes of Dover, Delaware, for the burglary of a Leipsic home last month. Yesterday, Barnes was arrested and taken to Troop 3, where she was charged with several crimes, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and taken to the Baylor Correctional Institution on a $24,100 cash…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested for Robbery
Dover Police were called Tuesday morning around 7 for a report of a trespassing incident on West Loockerman Street. Investigation revealed that the victim – a 60 year old man reported that 41 year old David Pryor was trespassing in the area – then Pryor punched the victim in the face and demanded property. The…
Read MoreDover PD Investigating Shooting Incident on Lady Bug Drive
A shooting incident that damaged a home on Lady Bug Drive early Monday morning is under investigation by Dover Police. Police were called just after 1am and located a home that had been struck by gunfire. Police learned the home was occupied at the time of the incident – no one was injured. Police have…
Read MoreSykesville Man Sentenced after DUI Injury Crash
A Sykesville man has been sentenced after causing a life threatening injury while DUI. Worcester County Circuit Court Judge Brian Shockley sentenced 53 year old Michael Ebert to serve 3 years in prison, suspending all but 1 year of active incarceration followed by 5 years of supervised probation upon release. Court records show a a…
Read MoreUPDATE: Capitol Police Investigating Shots Fired Complaint Outside of Kent County Family Court
UPDATED – 04/08/24 – The Delaware Capitol Police has identified the man involved in a shots fire complaint near the Kent County Family Court in Dover as 68 year old James Kaiser Sr., of Dover. ======================================== UPDATE 4/4/24–9 p.m. — Additional details have been released in a shots fired case in the vicinity of the…
Read MoreUPDATED: Milford PD Arrest Lincoln Man Wanted after Milford HS Lockdown
UPDATED – 04/08/24 – Milford Police have arrested 59 year old Thomas Caffrey who has been wanted for the past month on charges of harassment following a incident at Milford High School that resulted in a lockdown at the high school and central academy. Investigators did a routine check of Caffrey’s residence and located his…
Read MoreDSP Traffic Stop in Dover Leads to Felony Gun Charges
A speeding Jetta was pulled over for a traffic stop by Delaware State Police on West Lebanon Road near South State Street on Saturday just before 6pm. A computer check of the registration showed it was expired and when police contacted the driver, 22 year old Robert Coombes of Dover, two black handgun magazines could…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested on Drug Offenses and Resisting Arrest after Traffic Stop
Delaware State Police on patrol spotted a Chrysler with Oklahoma registration traveling near Bay Road at a high rate of speed. The trooper followed the vehicle which failed to maintain its lane and a traffic stop was initiated. The Chrysler stopped in a driveway on President Drive – and the driver and a passenger got…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shooting Incident in Harrington
A shooting incident on Farmington Road in Harrington Friday night is under investigation by Delaware State Police. Troopers were called to a residence and found the home and a unoccupied vehicle in the driveway were struck by gunfire. One adult was at home at the time – he was not injured. Numerous shell casings were…
Read MoreEaston PD Responds to Sexual Misconduct Charges Against Sergeant
The Easton Police Department has released a statement regarding charges against Sergeant Jason Dyott of misconduct in office. The department acknowledges that this was the result of a time-consuming investigation led by the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office and the Special Prosecutors Office of Maryland. In the statement, every member of the police department is said…
Read MoreUPDATED: Warrant Issued for 17-Year-Old in Connection With Carvel Gardens Shooting Incident Following Arrest of First Suspect
UPDATED–4/3/24–Laurel Police have obtained warrants for the arrest of a second individual who was identified in connection with the shooting incident that occurred on February 11th at the Carvel Gardens Apartment Complex. According to police, this individual–a 17-year-old male from Seaford–was incarcerated in Maryland for an unrelated matter when the warrant was issued and will…
Read MoreUPDATE: Utility Worker Dies from Injuries in Hit-And-Run Work Zone Crash in Wicomico County; Marion Station, MD Man Charged
UPDATED 4/3/24–9:30 p.m. A utility worker has died from his injuries after a hit-and-run crash in Wicomico County. The worker who died is identified as 64-year-old Thomas Attix of Dover, Delaware. Meanwhile, 27-year-old Jamal Scarborough of Marion Station, Maryland is charged with first-degree assault, second-degree assault, causing a life-threatening injury while operating a vehicle in a…
Read MoreActive-Duty Airman Arrested for Attempted Enticement of Minor in Text Messages with Undercover Agent
An active-duty airman has been arrested and charged for the attempted enticement of a minor. The arrest was made after 36-year-old Armand Nicholas Lu, a Technical Sergeant (E-06) assigned to the Dover Air Force Base, unknowingly met and began communicating via text message with a Special Agent with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations.…
Read MoreMan Wanted for Kidnapping & Murder in Dorchester County Arrested
A Cambridge man has been arrested in the kidnapping and murder of a woman earlier this year in Dorchester County. On March 29th, 40 year old Kenneth Bradley of Cambridge was indicted on charges of 1st degree murder, 1st and 2nd degree assault, kidnapping, false imprisonment and reckless endangerment. Preliminary investigation by Maryland State Police…
Read MoreSmyrna Woman Charged with 5th Offense DUI
A traffic stop by Delaware State Police resulted in a DUI arrest. Troopers spotted an Acura moving erratically northbound on North Dupont Highway near Messina Hill Road in Dover and watched the driver make additional traffic violations. After troopers contacted the driver, 55 year old Victoria Parker of Smyrna, she showed signs of impairment –…
Read MoreGeorgetown Man Charged with Theft
A Georgetown man has been arrested on charges of felony theft after an incident in Felton in March. Delaware State Police were called to a home on West Evens Road where the 62 year old victim told police several construction tools had been stolen from the house while it was being renovated earlier in March.…
Read MoreEaston Man Found Guilty of Child Abuse
An Easton man has been convicted of child abuse after a 3-day trial in Talbot County. Judge Broughton Earnest found 31 year old Earl Kautz of Easton guilty of 2 counts each of 1st degree child abuse, and 2nd degree assault and one count each of 2nd degree child abuse and reckless endangerment. Court records…
Read MoreInvestigation into Assault in Cosmic Smoke Parking Lot in Dover
An assault in the parking lot of Cosmic Smoke on South DuPont Highway Saturday is under investigation by Dover Police. Police were called just before 8pm and contacted a 33 year old male victim who was injured during the assault, but refused treatment. The victim told police he exited his vehicle and was confronted by…
Read MoreDover PD Investigating Early Sunday Morning Burglary
Dover Police are investigating a burglary at the Exxon on North DuPont Highway just be fore 1am Sunday. Investigation showed that a white male wearing a purple shirt, jeans and gray sneakers forced his way into the store by prying open the rear gate and stole lottery tickets and cigarettes. Anyone with information – contact…
Read MoreDover PD Investigating Shooting Thursday Night
Dover Police are investigating a shooting Thursday night that left an 18 year old man injured. Police were called for a loud party on Frear Drive just before 8pm and as they arrived at the scene gunshots rang out. The victim was located and taken to an area hospital with a gunshot wound to his…
Read MoreArrest Made in Georgetown Residential Burglary
A Bridgeville man has been arrested for the burglary of a Georgetown residence earlier in March. Delaware State Police were called to Widgeon Road on March 1st for a report of a burglary and learned the suspect entered the home through a bedroom window, knocked over items and stole money before leaving. The investigation led…
Read MoreSeaford Man Charged with 5th Offense DUI
A Seaford man has been arrested after a crash just before 5am Thursday. Delaware State Police found a pickup crashed in a ditch on Kaye Road near Seaford. The driver, 53 year old Philip Swetz of Seaford, showed signs of impairment and was taken to an area hospital for a unrelated medical issue. Standardized Field…
Read More12 Charged Stemming from Fight in January at Snow Hill High School
Six adults and six juveniles are facing charges in connection with a fight they took part in at Snow Hill High School on January 18th. The investigation took place after the basketball game at the high school on that evening. Juvenile Referrals have been completed for each and they’ve been forwarded to theDepartment of Juvenile…
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