A WGMD Crime Watch Article
Police arrest three after dispute leads to firearm charges in Magnolia
Delaware State Police arrested three suspects after an on-going argument led to the display of a firearm. According to the Delaware State Police Department, shortly before 11 p.m., Monday troopers were dispatched to a home in the 300 block of Millchop Lane in Magnolia for a group of disorderly subjects in which a weapon was…
Read MoreWanted Virginia man arrested during traffic stop in Harrington
A Virginia man wanted on attempted murder charges has been arrested following a traffic stop in Harrington. According to the Harrington Police Department, on Saturday officers arrested Lamar Wilson, 39, of Portsmouth, Virginia on several gun related charges and being a fugitive from Pennsylvania. While on patrol shortly before 5 p.m., Saturday on South DuPont…
Read MoreMillsboro man arrested on drug charges
A Millsboro man was arrested after police say he was caught driving a stolen vehicle while in possession of crack cocaine and heroin. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident occurred around 9:30 p.m., Sunday as troopers were dispatched to the 27000 block of Oak Meadows Drive in Millsboro for reports of a…
Read MoreMagnolia Teen Arrested for Attempted Murder
A Magnolia man has been arrested by Delaware State Police on two counts of attempted murder. Police were called early Friday morning to the Canterbury Shore Stop in Felton for a report of a shooting. Police learned that the victims went home to their home in Camden-Wyoming where they spoke with a 17 year old…
Read MoreMSP Investigating Shooting Near Adams Ave in Salisbury
Maryland State Police are investigating the murder of a Wicomico County man last night in Salisbury.  Police say 33 year old Dondre Wilson of Salisbury was in a Hyundai Sonata that looked like it crashed int a parked car before stopping in a wooded area off Adams Avenue. Police say Wilson was shot…
Read MoreGeorgetown Area Fire Under Investigation
A house fire this morning on Gravel Hill Road north of Georgetown is under investigation by the State Fire Marshal. Georgetown fire crews were called just after 9am and found heavy smoke and flames coming from an unoccupied house. Crews from Laurel, Lewes, Millsboro, Milton, Rehoboth Beach, Memorial and Ellendale assisted or provided back up.…
Read MoreUPDATE: 2 Missing Children Found in Georgetown – Mother Arrested
UPDATED – 4-16-20 4:15pm – Harrington Police have arrested 26 year old Shantel Knight of Dover after they responded to a possible kidnapping complaint on Wednesday. Police say Knight, who is the biological mother of the two children had been watching the house on Thorpe Street where the boys were in a foster home. When…
Read MoreLaurel man arrested for disorderly conduct, attacking two cars
Police say a Laurel man was arrested after he attacked two cars that nearly hit him as he walked down Samuel Hill Road drunk. According to the Delaware State Police Department, around 4 p.m., Wednesday troopers were dispatched to the area of Samuel Hill Road and East Trap Pond Road in Laurel for a disorderly…
Read MoreMD State Fire Marshal Says Rogers Street Fire in Salisbury Intentional
A fire Tuesday afternoon has been ruled intentional by the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Salisbury firefighters were called to a vacant home on Roger Street just before 5pm after a neighbor spotted the fire in a second floor bedroom. Fire crews had the fire quickly under control. Anyone with information on this fire should contact…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Criminal Mischief to Vehicles and Windows to Businesses
Delaware State Police need your help after receiving reports of criminal mischief to vehicles and business windows – which began in late March in the County Seat Gardens Mobile Home Park area of Georgetown and have spread throughout central Sussex County. Police say in many instances – windows have been shot out with what looks…
Read MoreTrash Truck Fire in Delmar Under Investigation
The Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that damaged three trucks. Delmar firefighters were called to Republic Services around 1 Tuesday morning where they found a trash truck on fire. Officials say two other trucks were damaged. Anyone with information on the fire – should contact the State Fire Marshal’s office. Damage is…
Read MoreUPDATE | Lewes man arrested on felony assault charges
Delaware State Police have arrested a Lewes man wanted on felony assault charges. 57-year-old Dale A. Doak was wanted in connection with an incident that occurred early Sunday morning following an argument with his girlfriend at their house in Lewes. Police say Doak physically assaulted the victim and took her cellphone to prevent her from…
Read MoreGeorgetown Man Arrested after Domestic Incident
Georgetown Police have arrested 19-year-old Cecil Gilmore of Georgetown, for multiple felony-related charges stemming from a domestic incident Monday morning. The incident occurred on Monday, April 13, 2020 in the Dunbarton Oaks apartment complex. Georgetown Police were dispatched to reports of a woman running through the complex parking lot, yelling that someone was trying to…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Woman Arrested on Burglary & Other Charges
A Rehoboth Beach woman has been arrested on burglary and other offenses. Delaware State Police were called to Central Avenue Sunday around 11:30am for a disorderly incident. The 51 year old victim was arguing with 33 year old Kristin Shabazz who then threw an object striking the victim as she began to remove Shabazz’s belongings. …
Read MoreGeorgetown woman arrested, charged with assaulting officer
A Georgetown woman has been arrested for Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer, Terroristic Threatening, and other related charges. According to the Georgetown Police Department, the incident occurred around 7 p.m., Saturday as officers were called to Dunbarton Oaks Apartment complex for a domestic-related complaint. Officers arrived and made contact with a 39-year-old victim who…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Arrested for Overnight Arson Fire
An overnight fire investigation in Salisbury has ended with the arrest of 38 year old Alan Banks, of Salisbury, is charged with 1st degree arson and reckless endangering. Firefighters were called to the Pine Bluff Village Apartments on Riverside Drive around 11:30 and found tenants evacuating the building – with fire in a second floor…
Read MoreLewes man arrested on drug charges in Harbeson
A Lewes man was arrested after police say a traffic stop turned up crack cocaine and other drugs in Harbeson. According to the Delaware State Police Department, shortly after 3 p.m., Thursday troopers observed a vehicle hauling a trailer without a visible license plate traveling on Prettyman Road approaching Lewes Georgetown Highway in Harbeson. A…
Read MoreGreenwood man charged with felony attempted burglary
A Greenwood man has been arrested on felony charges after police say he tried to break into an area home armed with a bow and arrow. According to the Delaware State Police Department, around 11:30 a.m., Wednesday troopers were dispatched to a home in the 6000 block of Hickman Road in Greenwood for an attempted…
Read MoreJudge Rules in Favor Of Ocean City in Topless Ban
A case that threatened the reputation of the family-friendly beach of Ocean City has been decided. According to Delmarva Now, a Federal Judge has ruled that an ordinance that banned women from being topless on the beach in public is legal. Chelsea Eline claimed that the rule was a violation of the US Constitution’s Equal…
Read MoreShooting investigation underway in Felton
Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting in Felton. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident around 11 p.m., Monday when troopers were dispatched to the 1300 block of Barney Jenkins Road in Felton for reports of shots being fired. Police arrived and found numerous shell casings lying in the middle of the…
Read MoreThree charged for falsely reporting shooting in Millsboro
Delaware State Police have charged three suspects after they falsely reported a shooting. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident occurred around 2 p.m., Monday as troopers were dispatched to the area of Lynch Road and Daisey Road in Millsboro, for reports of shots being fired. Police arrived and located three people inside…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shots Fired near Millsboro
Delaware State Police are currently investigating a shots fired complaint. The incident occurred on April 6, 2020 at approximately 2pm, when Troopers were dispatched to the area of Lynch Road and Daisey Road near Millsboro, for a report of shots being fired. There is heavy police activity in the area and motorists should expect delays…
Read More14 Year Old Charged in Threat against IRHS
A 14 year old Millville girl has been charged by Delaware State Police in connection with a threat aimed at Indian River High School last month. School District officials notified police about the threat on March 9th – and the investigation revealed that the teen made written threats in a journal – specifically targeting the…
Read MoreSeaford man arrested for shooting roommate during argument, police say
A Seaford man was arrested after police say he shot his roommate during a domestic dispute in Millsboro. According to the Delaware State Police Department, troopers were dispatched to Beebe Medical Center Wednesday evening after they were notified by medical staff that a 41-year-old victim was being treated at the hospital for a gunshot wound.…
Read MoreLincoln man arrested on drug charges in Laurel
Delaware State Police have arrested a Lincoln man on multiple drug charges in Laurel. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident occurred around 5:30 p.m., Wednesday when troopers were dispatched to the Royal Farms on Sussex Highway in Laurel to check on the welfare of a person who was continuously driving around the…
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