A WGMD Crime Watch Article
DSP Investigating Hit & Run Fatal Crash in Farmington
Delaware State Police are investigating a hit and run pedestrian crash just after 6:45 Thursday night on Route 13 at Main Street in Farmington. Police say an unknown vehicle was northbound on Route 13 and struck a 33 year old woman from Milton who was standing in the middle of the northbound lane. The vehicle…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested on Weapons & Drug Charges
Dover Police were conducting a firearms investigation on 22 year old Tyrese Bailey of Dover Wednesday evening after he was contacted in the area of South New Street and West Reed Street. Bailey was arrested without incident and a search of Bailey turned up over 54 grams of marijuana, 154 baggies of heroin and crack…
Read MoreUPDATED: Dover PD Arrest Dover Man in May Shooting Incident
UPDATED – 11/03/23 – Dover Police have made an arrest in connection with a shooting in May on Spruance Road that sent a 17 year old victim to the hospital. Investigation into the shooting identified 19 year old Khalil Smith of Dover as a suspect and on Monday detectives obtained warrants for Smith, who is…
Read MoreFirearm on Property of School in Wicomico County–Arrest Made
The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a case involving a weapon, which was on school property at Mardela Middle/High School. The School Resource Deputies have a person in custody and are in possession of the firearm. The case is under investigation, and more information will be released at a later time. There is no…
Read MoreBerlin Man Arrested for Sexual Solicitation of Two Underage Males
The Delaware State Police have arrested a 66-year-old Berlin man for felony sexual solicitation of a child. Detectives are seeking assistance in identifying potential victims associated with the investigation occurring in the Sussex County area. On October 19th Delaware State Police Troop 4 Youth Aid Detectives learned that Wayne Long requested sexually explicit images from…
Read MoreUPDATED: Homicide Victim Identified- 1 Dead & 2 Injured in Laurel Shooting Sunday
UPDATED – 11/1/23 9:10 am– The Delaware State Police have identified the victim who died in the shooting that occurred on Sunday in Laurel. The name of the victim is 18-year-old Kylee Robinson of Laurel, Delaware. As of yesterday, October 31st, the 15-year-old victim was released from an area hospital, while the 13-year-old victim remains admitted in…
Read MoreGreenwood Man Arrested for 5th Felony DUI
Delaware State Police were called to the Valero on Deep Branch Road in Milton for a man slumped over the steering wheel of a pickup truck. Police contacted the driver, 66 year old Johnny Diogo of Greenwood, who woke up and showed signs of impairment while talking with the trooper. Standardized Field Sobriety tests were…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Manslaughter
A Salisbury man pleaded guilty to two counts of grossly negligent manslaughter by automobile Monday and has been sentenced by Wicomico County Circuit Court Judge S. James Sarbanes to twenty years with all suspended but eight years in prison. Court records show that 23 year old Sammy Hwang crashed into the back of a vehicle…
Read MoreFive Juveniles Arrested After Disturbances at Last Week’s Football Game at Easton High School
Last week’s Cambridge-South Dorchester/Easton High School football game ended up being called in the third quarter after disturbance in the Easton stands. The Talbot County Sheriff’s office was working security and report that there were several altercations between students during the game which led to the arrest of four juvenile boys and one juvenile girl.…
Read MoreUPDATED: Shooting in Selbyville Saturday Night Leaves 1 Dead, 1 Injured
UPDATED – 10/30/23 – Delaware State Police have identified 21-year-old Abriana Ingram of Milford, Delaware, as the victim of the homicide that occurred on October 28, 2023, in Selbyville. The Homicide Unit is still actively investigating this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective A. Bluto by calling (302)…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder
A Salisbury man has been sentenced to life in prison for murder. This was a retrial for 30 year old Delonte Bryant after the Maryland Appellate Court vacated the original jury verdict and ordered a new trial. Bryant was found guilty after a three-day trial this past June of 1st degree murder, firearms and other…
Read MoreClayton Woman Arrested for Dover Burglary
Delaware State Police arrested 44 year old Lori Davenport of Clayton for the burglary of a Dover residence on August 21st around 4pm on Dinahs Corner Road in Dover. A few days before a witness contacted the homeowner about a suspicious woman seen leaving the property in a green sedan and weed whacker sticking out…
Read MoreFrederica Man Arrested by Felton Police for Disregarding an Officer
A Frederica man was arrested Thursday by Felton Police last week after disregarding a police officer. An officer conducting traffic enforcement in a fully marked police vehicle watched as 21 year old Nicholas Stryker of Frederica passed and pulled a wheelie – and then a second one as the officer pulled along side him and…
Read MoreAG Jennings Files Lawsuit Against Chemical Companies for Causing Contamination of Delaware’s Natural Resources
The Delaware Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit to hold numerous companies accountable for contaminating Delaware’s natural resources with PFAS. The lawsuit alleges that 3M Company and other manufacturers of aqueous film-forming foam or AFFF, a specialized firefighting foam product used at airports and military bases, damaged Delaware’s environment and jeopardized Delawarean’s health by…
Read MoreHomeless Sex Offender Notification
The following people are not wanted, according to Delaware State Police. This is a Homeless Sex Offender Public Notification. If you have information that the listed people are occupying a residence, please call 302-672-5306. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
Read MoreProbation and Parole to Support Halloween Safety on Tuesday Evening
This coming Tuesday night, October 31st Probation Officers will be out in the community to help support Halloween safety for kids and families. Designated probationers are required to remain inside their homes with outside lights turned off and are prohibited from distributing candy or participating in Halloween-related activities. High risk homeless sex offenders under Probation supervision are…
Read MoreWarrant Apprehension Operation Covering Multiple Locations in Wicomico County Leads to Arrests of 7 Individuals
During the course of a warrant apprehension operation this week in Wicomico County, 7 people were arrested for warrants–two of the seven were charged with controlled dangerous substance offenses. Among those arrested include 45-year-old Heather Jean Bounds– a warrant for false imprisonment, 45-year-old John Lewis Madden who is charged with VOP- assault, and 35-year-old Cameron…
Read MoreMinnesota Man Arrested in Felton, DE for Domestic Violence; Head-Butting, Spitting on Police Officers
A 38-year-old Minneapolis, Minnesota man has been arrested for a domestic incident that ocurred on East Sewell Street in Felton on Wednesday evening. Police say Gerome Jiggetts fled the scene before police arrived. Jiggetts reportedly punched the victim in the face, attempted to throw hot cooking grease on the person, and stole the victim’s phone–preventing…
Read MoreUPDATED: 2nd Salisbury Man Sentenced for Conspiracy & Identity Theft
UPDATED – 10/26/23 – A Salisbury man has been sentenced to over 30 months in federal prison for wire fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft. A U-S District Court Judge Thursday sentenced 48 year old Duane Larmore in connection with the theft of over $1.8-million fro Shore Appliance Connection, where he was employed. Larmore was…
Read MoreGreenwood Man Arrested for Stealing Light Poles
Delaware State Police have arrested a 55-year-old Greenwood man for stealing two 40-foot light poles from a 73-year-old homeowner’s property on Rockin Way in Ellendale last week. Richard Boyd was arrested on Monday afternoon and charged with two felonies—Theft Greater than $1500 and Victim is Older than 62 Years of Age and Conspiracy 2nd Degree. Boyd was…
Read MoreDover Police Investigating Armed Carjacking at Sam’s Club
Dover Police are looking for two individuals following an armed carjacking that occurred yesterday evening at Sam’s Club. Officers arrived at Sam’s Club after 7 p.m. The victim, a 26-year-old Magnolia man, told them he was approached by two black males in the parking lot, one of which was armed with a handgun. They demanded…
Read MoreDSP Looking for Man Wanted for Domestic Incidents in Sussex County
Delaware State Police are looking for a man wanted for several felony domestic-related incidents over the past two months in Sussex County. Police say 58 year old Matthew Satterfield may be in the Milford area, but attempts to locate him have not been successful. If you know where Satterfield is – contact DSP at Troop…
Read MoreLaurel Police Looking for Suspect in Oct 16 Pursuit
Laurel Police are looking for a suspect in connection with a high-speed vehicle pursuit that occurred on Monday, October 16th just before 8pm. A patrol officer tried to conduct a traffic stop on a green Civic that was in excess of 100mph in a 55mph zone and had fictitious registration. The officer discontinued pursuit after…
Read MorePhiladelphia Man Charged after Shots Fired at Dover Convenience Store
A Philadelphia man has been arrested by Dover Police after a shots fired complaint on Sunday just after 12:30am at the 7-11. Police found damage to the store and the investigation showed that 25 year old Quadir Petty Smith was holding a firearm and pointing it at people at the scene. Police don’t know if…
Read MoreBridgeville Man Arrested for Robbery in Seaford
A 31-year-old Bridgeville man has been arrested following a robbery that occurred yesterday evening in the area of N. Front St and Poplar St. The victim saw that the man later identified as 31-year-old Shawn Warren of Bridgeville appeared to have a firearm and made him give him the book bag, which contained personal property,…
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