A WGMD Crime Watch Article
DSP Investigating Shooting in Lewes Area
A Lewes woman was injured in a shooting incident that occurred early Friday morning on Evette Lane west of Lewes just after midnight. Delaware State Police learned that an unknown suspect fired shots at an occupied home – a 40 year old woman inside was struck by gunfire and taken to an area hospital with…
Read MoreDover Police Investigating Shots Fired Incident
Dover Police are investigating an incident in which shots were fired on Tollhouse Place late last night, August 6th. Shortly before 11 p.m., officers responded to the scene and located shell casings in the area. Police say an unknown individual(s) fired several shots and struck two apartments, causing damage. One of the apartments was occupied…
Read MoreLaurel Man Charged With 5th Offense DUI in Hit-and-Run Accident
A Laurel Man faces his 5th offense DUI charge after a hit-and-run accident that occurred earlier this month at the intersection of Federal Street and Union Street in Milton. Police say a black Chevrolet truck struck another vehicle and fled the scene. A short time later, Milton Officers located the pickup truck in the area…
Read MoreInvestigators Seek Additional Information After Wicomico County Man Charged With Impersonating A Police Officer
Maryland State Police are seeking the public’s assistance while continuing the investigation into a case of a police impersonator who was served a criminal summons in February. A 19-year old from Salisbury–identified as Jayden Ballard –was served the summons on February 12th. He was charged with impersonating a police officer and unlawful taking of a…
Read MoreCatonsville, Maryland Man Wanted on Felony Theft Charges
The Bethany Beach Police Department is requesting the public’s help in locating 49-year-old William Engle from Catonsville, Maryland. Engle is wanted on felony theft charges from an investigation stemming from Shore Fun Arcade at 108 Garfield Parkway. It was discovered that Engle strategically removed over $2,000 from several arcade games, over the course of a…
Read MorePocket Dial Leads to Gun and Drug Arrest in Seaford
A pocket-dialed call to 911 led to the arrests of two individuals including one on gun and drug charges. The call on August 2nd led Seaford Police to a vehicle outside 332 N. Market Street Dispatchers overheard a woman mentioning a man pulling a gun and shooting. Officers responded and spotted the vehicle, prompting the…
Read MoreLewes Man Arrested after Shooting in King’s Highway Parking Lot
Delaware State Police have arrested a Lewes man after a shooting that occurred in Lewes Monday night just after 11. Police were called to the parking lot of Mr. P’s Pizza on Kings Highway and learned that and 18 year old man drove to the restaurant to pick up a 16 and 17 year old…
Read MoreCamden Man Arrested for DUI & Firearms Offenses during Traffic Stop by Dewey Beach Police
A Camden man was arrested early Saturday morning during a traffic stop in the area of Coastal Highway and Rodney Avenue by Dewey Beach Police. The driver was identified as 46 year old Gregg Daddio of Camden, Delaware and police detected signs of impairment and a strong odor of alcohol as police approached the vehicle.…
Read MoreSeaford Man Arrested after Warrant Execution at Old Furnace Road Residence
A Seaford man has been arrested following the execution of a search warrant at a residence on Old Furnace Road in Seaford. This came after an investigation of 48 year old Robert Mumford for the distribution of drugs from the residence. Members of the Sussex County Drug Unit, Governor’s Task Force and State Police SORT…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shooting Incident Friday in Rehoboth Beach
Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred in Rehoboth Beach just before 11 Friday night. Police were called to Oyster House Road for a report of shots fired and found a Hyundai that had been struck by gunfire. Police learned that the Hyundai was traveling on Oyster House Road when unknown suspects…
Read MoreSalisbury Woman Charged with Arson after Argument of $7
A Salisbury woman has been arrested on charges of arson after a dispute over an alleged $7. On July 3rd Salisbury Fire Department responded to Penn Street for a fire that was put out by the occupant. The occupant told investigators that a neighbor, 51 year old Janice Oney, was upset after demanding $7 she…
Read MoreDSP Arrest Two Men for Gun and Drug Charges Following Pursuit in Bridgeville
Two men have been arrested after a pursuit in the Bridgeville area on Wednesday afternoon. Delaware State Police spotted a Dodge Charger with a registration violation on Coverdale Road near Route 404 and initiated at traffic stop. The Dodge failed to stop and sped off on Route 404 in a reckless manner – and police…
Read MoreUPDATED: Two Additional Arrests in Shooting Death of Seaford Man in Cambridge in June
UPDATED – 08/01/25 – Two more suspects have been arrested in the shooting death of 23 year old Alyson Elien of Seaford in Cambridge in June. Cambridge Police arrested 20 year old Ja’sire Kane of Cambridge last Friday on the following offenses: Murder 1st Degree Conspiracy Murder 1st Degree Murder 2nd Degree Assault 1st Degree …
Read MoreDover Man Arrested for Sexual Abuse of a Child
Dover Police have arrested a 56-year-old Dover man for sexual abuse of a child. During the month of July 2025, the victim reported to the Dover Police Department that Thomas Kennedy inappropriately touched them. Through the investigation, it was determined that Kennedy was known to the victim, who is a juvenile. The date/location, along with…
Read MoreSearch Warrant in Rehoboth Beach Leads to Arrest for Gun and Drug Offenses
Delaware State Police have arrested a 47-year-old Rehoboth Beach man for felony gun and drug charges. Members of the Sussex County Drug Unit, Sussex County Governor’s Task Force, Delaware State Police Special Operations Response Team, and the Rehoboth Beach Police Department, today July 31st, executed a search warrant at a residence on Baltimore Avenue in…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested in Seaford on Drug, Firearm Charges
A 23-year-old Dover man is in jail after a loaded handgun and drugs were found in the vehicle he was driving in Seaford. Police say that shortly before 2 a.m., a police officer observed the vehicle run a stop sign at Virginia Ave and Bridgeville Highway. The driver, later identified as Sherwood Holley, attempted to…
Read MoreMan Sentenced in Wicomico County After Pleading Guilty to Rape in First Degree
A 65-year-old man who pleaded guilty on March 19th to Rape in the First Degree has been sentenced in the Circuit Court for Wicomico County. James Thompson was sentenced to Life with all but 25 years of incarceration suspended. If Thompson is ever released, he will be subject to Lifetime Sexual Offender Supervision and will…
Read MoreSearch Warrant in Georgetown Leads to Multiple Arrests for Drug Offenses
Delaware State Police have arrested three individuals– 52-year-old Gary Jefferson and 54-year-old Paul Sample–both of Georgetown as well as 26-year-old Jamie Reed of Milford for felony drug and related charges following a search warrant in Georgetown yesterday. Members of the Sussex County Drug Unit, Sussex County Governor’s Task Force, and the Georgetown Police Department, executed…
Read MoreNewark Man Sentenced to Seven Years in Federal Prison for Bank Robberies in Dover, Wilmington and Possessing Untraceable “Ghost” Gun
A 37-year-old Newark, Delaware man–Joshua Lewis— has been sentenced to 84 months in federal prison for robbing two banks in Wilmington and Dover and for possessing ammunition despite having prior felony convictions. According to court documents, the robberies occurred in February 2023, with over $6,000 stolen. When officers later attempted to arrest him, Lewis tried…
Read MoreUPDATED: Wicomico County Man Sentenced for Sexual Abuse of a Minor
UPDATED – 07/29/25 – A Wicomico County man has been sentenced for the sexual abuse of a minor. On Friday, Circuit Court for Wicomico County Judge S. James Sarbanes sentenced 65 year old James Thompson to life with all but 25 years in prison suspended. Thompson pleaded guilty to 1st degree rape on March 19th.…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Arrest Suspect in April Home Invasion in Smyrna
UPDATED – 07/28/25 –Â Delaware State Police have arrested a suspect in an April home invasion on Ivy Ridge Court in Smyrna. Police on Sunday made contact with 33 year old Steven Mauthe on an unrelated complaint in Townsend and arrested him without incident. Mauthe was an acquaintance of the victim of the home invasion, which…
Read MoreTwo Charged after Fight on Barrister Place in Dover
Two have been arrested on gun charges by Dover Police after an incident early Sunday morning on Barrister Place in Dover. Police were called around 1:30am when dispatch received screaming on an open line, but no one was answering questions. After reviewing cameras from Barrister Place they saw what looked to be a large fight…
Read MoreUPDATED: Claymont Man Arrested for Fatal Milton Area Hit & Run Crash Saturday; Victim Identified
UPDATED – 07/28/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 67 year-old Sylvester Person of Milford as the man who died in a fatal hit-and-run collision on Saturday morning in Milton. ============================================================= ORIGINAL STORY – 07/27/25 – A Claymont man has been arrested after a fatal crash with a bicyclist Saturday morning just after 7:30 near…
Read MoreLincoln Woman Arrested for Assault
A Lincoln woman has been arrested by Delaware State Police after an incident Friday morning at the Delaware State Fair in Harrington. Police learned the victim was arguing with an acquaintance – a 26 year old man – while he was driving her to Sussex County. The victim requested to be dropped off at the…
Read MoreDover Police Investigating Shooting Incident
Dover Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on East Broadstairs Place. Police were called around 8:30 Wednesday night and spoke with the victim who said the home sustained damage from gunfire, but it was not known when it occurred. Investigation revealed the incident likely occurred overnight Tuesday into Wednesday while the family was asleep.…
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