A WGMD Crime Watch Article
Lincoln 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…
Read MorePuffster vandalized, robbed in Dover
As stores across the State ready themselves to deal with a financial blow following the Governor’s order to close all non-essential businesses, Puffster, a vaping and smoking accessory shop in Downtown Dover, was vandalized and robbed early Monday morning. Sam Chick, a veteran and owner of the establishment, lives directly above the store and woke…
Read MoreMilford man charged with assault in Georgetown
A Milford man was arrested after using a firearm to assault another man at the ACE Center in Georgetown. According to the Georgetown Police Department, officers were called to the ACE Center on Dupont Boulevard for an assault complaint on Friday. Upon arrival, they located a 40-year-old victim with injuries to his face. Police learned…
Read MoreThree arrested in Georgetown drug investigation
Three were arrested following a week long investigation that turned up large amounts of heroin and other drugs in Georgetown. According to the Delaware State Police Department, a week long drug trafficking and distribution investigation into 33-year-old Djavon P. Holland, of Paterson, New Jersey, wrapped up on Sunday. Law enforcement learned that Holland was staying…
Read MoreDover man arrested on theft, burglary charges in Harrington
A Dover man was arrested after police say he broke into a car Harrington. According to the Harrington Police Department, the incident occurred around 11:30 p.m., Sundayofficers on patrol were called to a home on Ward Street for reports of a suspicious person. Officers were provided with a description of the suspect and were advised…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Robbery of Pizza Delivery Driver at Rehoboth Shores
Delaware State Police are investigating the robbery of a pizza delivery driver in the Rehoboth Shores area Saturday night. Police say the driver – a 56 year old woman went to Bay Breeze Lane with an order when she was approached from behind by two suspects who took her cell phone, cash and her vehicle…
Read MoreDSP Investigate Threat against Indian River HS
A threat aimed at Indian River High School is under investigation by Delaware State Police. Police learned on Monday that a student made written threats aimed at the school. Further investigation revealed a 14 year old student made the written threats in a journal – specifically targeting the school – however, the student has not…
Read MoreTwo arrested in connection with Harbeson home invasion
Two were arrested in connection with a home invasion in Harbeson. According to Delaware State Police, through investigative measures, troopers identified 37-year-old Robin C. Stephens, of Rehoboth, and 30-year-old Heather Kenny, of Millsboro, as suspects in a home invasion that occurred on the evening of January 13, 2020 at a home in the 22000 block…
Read MoreDelmar woman charged with stabbing man in Seaford
A Delmar woman was arrested after police say she stabbed a man multiple times during an argument in Seaford. According to the Delaware State Police Department, around 3 a.m., Saturday troopers were dispatched to Nanticoke Memorial Hospital for reports that a person had been assaulted. Troopers arrived and met with a 31-year-old Seaford man who…
Read MoreSussex County man pleads guilty to selling fatal heroin, fentanyl mix
A Sussex County man pleaded guilty to selling heroin laced with fentanyl that killed a Seaford woman. United States Attorney David C. Weiss announced that Roy Horsey, 28, of Sussex County, pleaded guilty yesterday to a drug offense, and admitted that he distributed a mixture of heroin and fentanyl that killed a Seaford woman in…
Read MoreFelton man arrested on drug charges in Dover
A Felton man was arrested after police say he was caught driving drunk with over 58 grams of PCP in Dover. According to the Dover Police Department, officers tried to stop a vehicle Monday night in the area of Loockerman Street and Governors Avenue for a moving violation. As police made contact with the driver,…
Read MoreDSP Arrest Wanted Bridgeville Man for Felony Assault
A Bridgeville man wanted for domestic felony assault charges has been located and arrested by Delaware State Police. Police located 28 year old Arthur Williams in Walker’s Mill on Monday – he’s charged with 2 counts of strangulation, 3 counts of assault and multiple other offenses. He’s being held at SCI in default of a…
Read MoreLewes Man Charged in Multiple Burglaries in Rehoboth
A Lewes man has been arrested on burglary charges. Rehoboth Beach Police have arrested 39 year old Kevin Brennan for multiple burglaries at the Tidal Rave that began in November of 2018. On March 5th police were called for a burglary – the 3rd at the Tidal Rave – and found a large hole in…
Read MoreDewey Teen Arrested for Assault in Rehoboth
A 16 Dewey Beach teen faces felony assault after he assaulted a 54 year old man in the Giant parking lot in Rehoboth Beach. Delaware State Police were called for a fight Sunday evening and found the victim being treated by EMS. The teen approached the victim as he left the store asking if he…
Read MoreRidgley Woman Charged with Child Sex Offenses
A Ridgley, Maryland woman has been arrested on sex offenses involving a Kent County, Maryland teen. Maryland State Police arrested 29 year old Brittney Lyles on Friday on charges of 4th degree sex offense and related offenses after an investigation that began last week. Police say the alleged offenses occurred in February of this year…
Read MoreDelmar man charged with theft, burglary in Seaford
Delaware State Police have arrested a Delmar, Delaware man for multiple motor vehicle thefts, commercial burglaries, and other related charges in Seaford. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the investigation revealed the first incident occurred on March 3 as patrol units responded to the Bi-Rite Auto Sales on Sussex Highway in reference to a…
Read MoreBridgeville man arrested for shooting in Seaford
A Bridgeville man has been arrested in connection with a shooting in Seaford. Delaware State Police have arrested 64-year-old Rafael A. Pena-Suarez in connection with a shooting that occurred at approximately 10:28 p.m., Friday, March 6, 2020, at a local area bar and package store. The preliminary investigation determined that troopers were dispatched to “The…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Looking for Bridgeville Man Wanted for Domestic Assault
UPDATED – 9:30am – Delaware State Police are looking for 28 year old Arthur Williams of Bridgeville who is wanted on felony charges related to a domestic assault. Police say Williams was arguing with his ex-girlfriend at a Bridgeville home when the argument turned physical and he unlawfully restrained her. Williams was gone when police…
Read MoreDelmar Man Charged after Domestic Incident in Bridgeville
A Delmar man has been arrested after a stabbing that occurred during a domestic incident in Bridgeville early Saturday morning. Delaware State Police were called to a home on Wilson Farm Road for a break-in and serious assault after the victim’s ex-boyfriend broke into her home and began to assault her with a metal pipe…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Seaford Shooting
A shooting last night near the Woodshed on Bridgeville Highway near Seaford has left a 41 year old man with a gunshot wound. Delaware State Police were called just before 10:30 Friday night after a fight turned violent. The victim was taken to a local hospital and is in stable condition – there were no…
Read MoreMilford Police investigating suspicious activity that occurred as student walked home from school
Milford Police are searching for a man who reportedly tried to lure a student in his van as they were walking to school. According to the Milford Police Department, officers were notified about the driver of a dark red or maroon work style van, possibly a Ford Econoline, who tried to communicate with a student…
Read MoreRehoboth man sentenced to over 100 months in prison on drug, weapons charges
A Rehoboth Beach man has been sentenced to over 100 months in prison after he violated probation and was caught with more than 300 grams of cocaine. Chief U.S. District Judge Leonard P. Stark sentenced Michael Henry, a 40 year-old Rehoboth Beach resident, to 111 months in prison for possessing cocaine with the intent to…
Read MoreMagnolia drug investigation yields two arrests
Two were arrested and over 380 Ecstacy pills were seized in a drug investigation in Magnolia. According to the Delaware State Police Department, on Tuesday multiple law enforcement agencies concluded an investigation into the distribution of illegal drugs. A drug search warrant was obtained and executed at a home located in the 800 block of…
Read MoreMilford PD Nab Burglary Suspect
Milford Police were called for a burglary on North Walnut Street on Friday night. When officer arrived they learned the rear door of the building was damaged and the suspect might still be inside. A K-9 unit was on the scene and announced – when 40 year old James West of Milford surrendered to officers. …
Read MoreHarrington Man Charged after Domestic Incident
A Harrington man has been arrested after an argument turned violent and he attempted to strangle an adult female victim. Harrington Police were called to a Delaware Avenue home for a domestic incident and found the victim who told them that she had been arguing with 40 year old Jeremy Jensen when he assaulted her,…
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