A WGMD Crime Watch Article
Lewes Man Arrested Following Domestic Incident
A domestic incident leads to a Lewes man’s arrest for aggravated menacing and other offenses. Delaware State Police say an argument between 33-year-old Austin Balke and his 32-year-old girlfriend became physical, with Balke grabbing her cell phone and essentially trapping her in a bedroom as he assaulted her. At one point, troopers say Balke broke…
Read MoreDSP Troopers Assoc Offering Reward for Information into Memorial Vandalism in Dover
Delaware State Police continue to investigate the vandalism to the Delaware State Police Memorial at the DSP Headquarters complex in Dover but need your help to identify the suspects responsible. The vandalism occurred in the overnight hours of June 15 into the 16th – the memorial was spray painted with “Black Lives Matter.” The DSP…
Read MoreDagsboro Man Arrested For DUI, Drug Offenses
A Dagboro man is facing felony charges of driving under the influence as well as drug offenses. Delaware State Police say troopers responded to reports of a man slumped over the steering wheel of a vehicle that was stopped on Swamp Road. A police investigation determined that the driver had been operating the vehicle under…
Read MoreMan Found Shot To Death In Dover
Dover Police are investigating the shooting death of a 32-year-old man. According to police, officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 100-block of South New Street at about 2:48 a.m. Monday. Thomas Gilbert was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said he had been shot multiple times. Gilbert was from the Dover area. The…
Read MoreFrankford Man Charged With Shooting At Occupied Vehicle
A Frankford man is facing charges that he opened fire on a moving vehicle with a rifle. The incident occurred in Millsboro at Main Street and Daisy Road Thursday night. Delaware State Police say their investigation indicates that 19-year-old Layne Parker shot toward a Silverado occupied by a 19-year-old Frankford man and a 27-year-old male…
Read MoreUPDATED: 2nd Suspect Arrested After Chase Tuesday
UPDATED – 7/3/20 1pm The second man sought by Delaware State Police after a traffic stop on Tuesday has been arrested. Police say 18 year old Damaj Showell of Bridgeville turned himself in to Troop 5. On Tuesday he was spotted as a passenger in a vehicle, but the driver failed to stop when police…
Read MoreWicomico Co. Man Arrested On Drug, Weapons Charges
A 20-year-old man is facing drug-and-weapons offenses following an investigation that lasted about a month into a ‘suspected criminal gang member,’ according to the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office. Chase Morgan is accused of selling controlled dangerous substances and storing firearms at his Salisbury residence. Authorities say a search turned up a handgun that was reported…
Read MoreUPDATED: Police Investigation Underway in Frankford
UPDATED – 10:45am – The Delaware State Police have declared the situation at the home located in the 20000 block of Shell Station Rd., Frankford, under control. Although a police presence will remain in the area, commuters may again use the affected roadways. The investigation into this incident is still ongoing. Further details will be…
Read More4 Charged In Rehoboth Convenience Store Assault
Two employees of Royal Farms on Coastal Highway in Rehoboth Beach are assaulted, and four suspects – including an ex-boyfriend of one of the victims – are facing charges. Delaware State Police say that suspect started to assault the 19-year-old woman in the store late Tuesday night. The other employee, a 22-year-old man, tried to…
Read MoreGeorgetown Man Charged With Burglary And Theft
A Georgetown man has been arrested for burglary and theft after police say he followed a ten-year-old girl to her home as she rode her bicycle. The incident happened in the Fish Hook Mobile Home Park Tuesday, according to Delaware State Police. The girl saw the man continue to stand outside her residence and told…
Read MoreLaurel Sex Offender Arrested Again
Laurel Police investigated a series of sexual assaults against three juveniles over the course of several months. A suspect has been arrested. Police say they received the report of alleged crimes Tuesday and identified a suspect, 19-year-old Ivory Miller of Laurel. Miller was taken into custody without incident. Police say he is a Tier-Two sex…
Read MoreLewes Woman Arrested for 6th DUI Offense
A Lewes woman is facing her sixth DUI offense. Delaware State Police say troopers were dispatched to a supermarket along Coastal Highway Tuesday for a report of an intoxicated person who was shoplifting. Police had earlier learned about a vehicle that was swerving before entering the parking lot. Troopers were told someone stuffed meat into…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Arrested On Drug, Weapons Charges
A man is facing drug-and-weapons charges following his arrest in Salisbury. According to the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office, an investigation into the alleged activity in the 28,000-block of Brockhampton Court in Salisbury played out over the course of the last month. A search warrant was carried out resulting in the seizure of powder cocaine and…
Read MoreMilton Man, Juvenile Arrested On Drug Charges
A Milton man and a 15-year-old teenager are facing drug-related charges. Delaware State Police say troopers were conducting a proactive enforcement operation along the 28,000-block of West Springdale Drive, which they describe as a known high drug traffic area. The boy was spotted running behind a home described as a nuisance property. The juvenile was…
Read MoreMilton Woman Arrested On Drug Charges
A Milton woman is facing drug-related charges. Delaware State Police say 28-year-old Diesha Davis was seen walking along West Springfield Drive. She was the subject of outstanding capiases from Sussex County Superior Court. Police say Davis tried to get away but was quickly taken into custody and was found to be in possession of crack…
Read MoreInvestigation by Rehoboth Beach PD Leads to Arrest of 2 on Drug Charges
Rehoboth Beach Police have arrested two men on charges related to suspeted drug dealing after a three day investigation. Police received a complaint of a suspicious package at the Brighton Suites last week. Police were presented with an open package delivered by the USPS to the attention of a registered guest, 54 year old Timothy…
Read MorePolice: Woman’s Late Son Likely Suspect In Her Disappearance
A Virginia woman who was last seen in Bethany Beach June 15th is now presumed dead and her son – who is now deceased – is considered to be a suspect. Delaware State Police have been investigating the disappearance of 66-year-old Sheila Doyle of Fairfax, Virginia, from her second home at Salt Pond. 35-year-old Brian…
Read MoreSuspected Arson Damages Salisbury Home
A house fire in Salisbury is being investigated as a case of arson. The Maryland Fire Marshal’s Office says the Sunday night blaze on Delaware Avenue was discovered by someone who was passing by. No one was hurt. Damage caused to the structure is estimated at $3,000. The fire is believed to have begun on…
Read MoreRehoboth PD Address Unprofessional Social Media Posting
A seasonal Rehoboth Beach police officer is out of a job after posting an inappropriate, racially based post on social media. Police investigated and say that each member of the department – both sworn and civilian is expected to abide by a code of ethics. Rehoboth Police would like to reassure citizens and visitors that…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Hate Crime in Seaford
Delaware State Police are investigating a trespass and hate crime complaint at the Holly View Mobile Home Park in Seaford. Police were called after a 59 year old black man said that someone trespassed on his property while he was at work on Friday and tied a small white cord tied like a noose on…
Read MoreSuspect Arrested For Georgetown Robbery
A man faces charges in connection with a robbery in Georgetown. Police say a person sitting in his vehicle on North Race Street early Sunday morning was approached by a suspect who pulled him from the vehicle. The victim was held by his throat as the suspect removed some cash and the victim’s cellphone before…
Read MoreMan Accused Of Detonating Firework In OC Apartment Building
A Sykesville, Maryland faces charges in connection with the recent detonation of an aerial shell firework in an apartment building in Ocean City. The blast at Homestead Apartments on 14th Street occurred in an enclosed second-floor stairwell June 10th. Damage was contained to a small area, and evacuated residents were allowed to return. No one…
Read MoreLincoln Man Charged With Domestic Assault In Harrington
A 52-year-old Lincoln man is facing charges related to a domestic incident in Harrington, according to police. Officers responded to Diamond Court Apartments Tuesday afternoon and obtained a description of a suspect’s vehicle. 52-year-old Laurence Witty, according to police, was pulled over on Milford-Harrington Highway and was taken into custody without incident. Police say Witty…
Read MorePolice Seek Clues In Ocean City Stabbing June 7th
Ocean City Police continue to investigate a June 7th stabbing on the boardwalk. Police re-issued surveillance photos Wednesday of possible suspects who are being sought. The stabbing occurred during a fight involving multiple people between 6th Street and 7th Street on the boardwalk at about 4:34 a.m. June 7th. Anyone who witnessed the assault or…
Read MoreWoman Assaulted During Ellendale Home Invasion
A 35-year-old woman was assaulted during a home invasion crime early Wednesday in Ellendale, according to Delaware State Police Troopers were dispatched to a home on New Hope Road at about 1:50 a.m. An investigation determined that several suspects entered the home and assaulted the woman by striking her in the head. Police say the…
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