A WGMD Crime Watch Article
UPDATED: Easton Business Owner Sentenced to 18 Months Tax Fraud Scheme
UPDATED – 10/30/26 – An Easton man has been sentenced to 18 months in jail for a felony theft scheme. Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announced that 56 year old Robert Michael of Easton – the sole owner and operator of B&E Motorsports, LLC in Easton created falsified sales paperwork to underreport the prices of jet…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Investigating Home Invasion Robbery in Bridgeville
The Delaware State Police are investigating a home invasion robbery that occurred Tuesday night in Bridgeville. On October 27th at approximately 9:00 p.m., troopers responded to the residence on Mill Park Drive. As the investigation began, police learned that the resident answered a knock at the door and then two black male individuals wearing masks,…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Pleads Guilty in 2006 Cold Case Murder
A 44-year-old Salisbury man has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the stabbing of a woman that occurred in 2006. Tyrone Hughey entered the plea October 20th in Wicomico County Circuit Court. Sentencing was postponed until January, 2027. The case went cold after the initial investigation, but Salisbury police reopened it in 2025, locating witnesses…
Read MoreUPDATED: Homeowner Charged with Arson of Home Saturday Night
UPDATED – 10/25/26 – 5:30pm – A Salisbury man has been charged for intentionally setting fire to his home Saturday night. Hebron firefighters were called to Hunters Mill Driver around 5:30 Saturday evening and brought the blaze under control in about 30 minutes. An investigation by the Deputy State Fire Marshal determined the fire originated…
Read MoreHebron Man Sentenced for 2nd Degree Murder
A Hebron, Maryland, man has been sentenced for 2nd degree murder. Wicomico County Circuit Court Judge S. James Sarbanes sentenced 25 year old Logan Trader to 40 years in prison with all but 25 years suspended – followed by 5 years of supervised probation. Trader pleaded guilty to 2nd degree murder on July 28th and has…
Read MoreTwo Charged in Salisbury Assault Investigation
Salisbury Police have charged one man and are seeking a second suspect following an assault that happened October 18th outside Bury Tavern on West Main Street. The victim, a 43-year-old man, is in critical condition. Police say the victim was involved in a verbal altercation with the two men that escalated into a physical confrontation.…
Read MoreEast New Market, Maryland Man Arrested in Dorchester County Death Investigation
Following a grand jury indictment, Maryland State Police arrested a 27-year-old East New Market, Maryland man connected to a Dorchester County death investigation this past summer. The Office of the State’s Attorney in Dorchester County presented the case to the Dorchester County Grand Jury on Monday, October 19th. The Grand Jury returned an indictment against…
Read MoreUPDATED: Final Laboratory Test Results Confirm No Hazardous Substances Detected at the State Election Commissioner’s Office
UPDATED – 10/21/26 – 1:50pm: This afternoon, the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services Division of Public Health (DHSS, DPH) reported to the Delaware Department of Elections (DOE) that DPH final laboratory test results confirm that no hazardous materials were detected in white powdery substance found in the suspicious mail received and opened…
Read MoreMaryland State Police Arrest Somerset County Man Following Sexual Assault Investigation
Maryland State Police have arrested a Somerset County man in connection with a reported sexual assault of a 16-year-old at a barbershop in Princess Anne earlier this month. 61-year-old Maurice Cotton Sr. is charged with sexual abuse of a minor, second-degree assault, and fourth-degree sexual offense. Cotton was arrested at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday. He is…
Read MoreLaurel Police End Two-Month Drug Investigation with Seizure and Arrest
A two-month investigation by the Laurel Police Street Crimes Unit has ended with an arrest and seizure of a large amount of drugs. With the assistance of the DSP SORT Team, Laurel Police executed a search warrant at the Little Creek Apartments where they seized the following: 41.61 grams of heroin packaged in 1,387 individual…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shots Fired Wednesday Night at a Home & Vehicle in Lincoln
A shooting in the Lincoln area Wednesday night is under investigation by Delaware State Police. Police were called to Cedar Drive just before 11pm for a report of shots fired. Police learned that two unknown suspects fired multiple shots that struck an occupied home and an unoccupied vehicle. There were no injuries. The investigation continues…
Read MoreNY Woman Charged with Identity Theft & Forgery in Ocean View
A Bronx, New York woman has been charged with multiple felony and other offenses after an investigation into a fraudulent bank withdrawal. Ocean View Police were called to Taylor Bank on May 26th for a report of theft and fraud after an unidentified woman withdrew fund from a customer’s account using what was later determined…
Read MoreTennessee Man Wanted on 5-year old Maryland Arson Warrant Arrested after Boat Washes Ashore at Cape Henlopen
A Tennessee man wanted by Maryland State Fire Marshal officials after a 2021 dumpster fire in Wicomico County – has been extradited to Maryland. Salisbury firefighters were called for a dumpster fire at a business on Beaver Run Drive on May 5th of 2021. The fire was found to be intentionally set – and caused…
Read MoreFTC Sends Over $9.8-million to Consumers Harmed by Scammers that Used Walmart’s Wire Transfer Services
Consumers who were harmed by Walmart’s alleged failure to stop scammers from taking over $9.8-million from those using the company’s wire transfer services will receive payments from the Federal Trade Commission. In June of 2025, Walmart settled FTC charges that the company failed to implement effective anti-fraud policies and procedures, did not properly train employees…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shooting in Magnolia Monday Night
Two 19 year-old males met with unknown suspects Monday night around 9:30 on Juanita Drive in Magnolia to purchase THC vape cartridges. Delaware State Police say that during the exchange the two 19 year-olds were struck by gunfire and taken to an area hospital by private vehicle for non-life threatening injuries. DSP continue to investigate.…
Read MoreOffice of Senator Blunt Rochester Received Suspicious Mail
A letter with a suspicious substance was sent to Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester’s office. Officials say the letter was intercepted by Capitol Police and taken for investigation. Neither the Senator nor her staff are in any immediate danger, as officers implemented safety protocols and took swift action.
Read MoreDover Police and Partner Agencies Arrest 14 During Downtown Operation
Dover police arrested 14 people during a downtown enforcement operation on Tuesday, October 13th, targeting ongoing criminal activity and quality-of-life concerns. The operation, conducted with assistance from state and federal agencies, focused on South New Street and South Governors Avenue near Reed Street. Charges included trespassing, drug dealing, conspiracy and possession of a controlled substance.…
Read MoreHarrington Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Child Rape
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced that a Harrington man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison in two child rape cases involving separate victims. 37-year-old William Conard pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree rape and two counts of third-degree rape. An investigation led by Delaware State Police found that Conard, over a period…
Read MoreDover Man Convicted in Kidnapping, Assault Case
A Dover man has been convicted for the assault and kidnapping of a woman in June of 2025. On October 6th, 47-year-old Dallas Drummond pled guilty to charges of Kidnapping First Degree, Assault First Degree, Strangulation, Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony, and Possession of a Deadly Weapon by a…
Read MoreMSP Looking for Wicomico County Man Wanted for First-Degree Assault & Sexual Offenses in Caroline County
Maryland State Police need your help to locate a wanted Wicomico County man after a reported assault in Caroline County in August. Police are looking for 27 year old Kenneth Swift, Junior of Wicomico County. There is an active arrest warrant for 1st degree assault and related sexual offenses after an incident on August 24th…
Read MoreTwo Men Arrested for August Arson in Federalsburg
Two men have been arrested on arson charges after a shed fire on August 7th at the Federal Manor Apartment Complex in Federalsburg. Investigation identified 36 year old Clayton Baynard, III of Federalsburg and 36 year old Reuben Johnson of New Castle, DE as the alleged arsonists and officials believe the fire was connected to…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Investigating Shots Fired Outside Dover Restaurant Early Saturday Morning
Delaware State Police were called to a restaurant parking lot on South Dupont Highway just after 2:30am Saturday for a report of shots fired. Police learned that a male suspect was walking through the lot when a speeding vehicle drove past nearly striking him. The suspect pulled a handgun and fired shots at the vehicle…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Arrest Postlethwait Middle School Student Found with BB Gun
The Delaware State Police arrested a teenage boy from Dover, Delaware, after a BB gun was found in his backpack on Wednesday at Postlethwait Middle School in Camden. According to State Police, on October 7th, the School Resource Officer (SRO) assigned to the Caesar Rodney School District, responded to F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School on…
Read MoreGrasonville Man Sentenced for 2025 Drive-By Shooting
A Grasonville man has been sentenced to five years in prison for his role in a 2025 drive-by shooting. Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the University of Maryland Shore Emergency Center in Queenstown in October 2025 after two people were shot while sitting in a vehicle at Ewing Pond Park in Grasonville. One…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Sentenced for Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, Motor Vehicle Thefts & Firearm Offenses
A Salisbury man has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for two counts of attempted second-degree murder, two counts of using a firearm in a crime of violence and related offenses. Nineteen-year-old Bryant Brown-Clark was sentenced October 1st after being convicted by a jury in July. The sentence was at the top of the…
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