A WGMD Crime Watch Article
Teens arrested on robbery, assault charges in Felton
Two teens were arrested after police say they conspired to attack and rob a woman in Felton. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident occurred shortly after 12 a.m., Sunday when troopers were called to Willow Grove Road in Felton in reference to an assault complaint. Troopers arrived and met with a 22-year-old…
Read MoreOne arrested, another at large in Laurel armed robbery
Police have arrested one suspect and are searching for another in connection with the armed robbery of a convenience store in Laurel. According to the Laurel Police Department, on Wednesday officers were dispatched to the First Stop Convenience Store for reports of an armed robbery. Upon arrival, police learned the suspect had fled the scene…
Read MoreBridgeville Man Charged with 6th Offense DUI
A Bridgeville man has been arrested for his 6th offense DUI for drugs.Ā Delaware State Police were called for a vehicle swerving all over the northbound Sussex Highway near Seaford on Sunday.Ā They spotted the vehicle stopped at a red traffic light ā but when the light turned green ā the vehicle didnāt move.Ā When…
Read MoreMan wanted for questioning in connection with crash in Millsboro
Police are seeking the publicās help identifying a suspect wanted for questioning in connection with a crash in Millsboro. This man is wanted for questioning in connection with a vehicle collision investigation that occurred at Wawa. Anyone with information on the identity of the man is asked to contact the Millsboro Police Department at (302)…
Read MorePolice searching for wanted Georgetown man
Police are asking for help locating a wanted Georgetown man. Warrants have been issued for 31-year-old Adam Calloway, of Georgetown, who is wanted for shoplifting, resisting arrest and criminal mischief. Calloway also has several active warrants from other Delaware law enforcement agencies. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Calloway is asked to contact Georgetown…
Read MoreChurches burglarized across Sussex County
Delaware State Police are series of burglaries at local churches in Sussex County. Three churches were broken into over the course of the past few days, according to Delaware State Police, who are continuing their investigation into the incidents. The following churches were burglarized: Careyās United Methodist Church in Millsboro, Saint Johns AME Church in…
Read MoreDSP Warns You About Social Security Phone Scams
According to the Social Security Administration in the last year, Social Security phone scams have skyrocketed, becoming the #1 type of fraud reported to the Federal Trade Commission and to Social Security. Similar to other types of telephone scams, the scammers are trying to trick you into giving them your personal information and money. Donāt…
Read MoreVerizon Wireless Phone Scam Returns – Be on the Lookout!
A Verizon phone scam that popped up two years ago is back. If you are a Verizon Wireless customer ā beware of someone calling who claims to be a Verizon representative. The “representative” tells the customer that his/her phone has been infected with a virus and they need to take the phone down for repairs. …
Read MoreMillsboro Woman Charged after Assault
A domestic incident on Pot of Gold Circle in Millsboro led to the arrest of a Millsboro woman. Delaware State Police say they contacted a 54 year old man who was outside the home after he was assaulted by his girlfriend who then threatened him with a knife. Troopers found 42 year old Michelle Corbitt…
Read MoreTwo Arrested in Harbeson Drug Investigation
A six month investigation into the distribution of illegal drugs ended with the arrest of two people at a home on Woodcrest Drive in Harbeson on Thursday.Ā Delaware State Police with help from SORT, the Sussex Drug Unit and Governors Task Force went into the home with a search and seizure warrant where they arrested…
Read MoreMilford Man Charged after Assault of Georgetown Man
A Milford man has been charged after violating a no contact order.Ā Delaware State Police say 29 year old Tyler Melvin went to a home on Sussex Pines Road in Georgetown where he argued with a 65 year old man who advised Melvin of the no contact order and asked him to leave.Ā Melvin refused…
Read MoreWoman Injured in Delmar Shooting
Delmar Police with help from Delaware State Police are investigating a shooing Wednesday night just after 8:30 on Buckingham Drive.Ā Police say a 56 year old female victim was standing at the front door of her home ready to enter when she was struck by gunfire.Ā She was taken to an area hospital with non-life…
Read MoreThree Charged after Drug Investigation in Milford
A short drug investigation in the North Street area by Milford Police resulted in charges against several men.Ā An officer approached the suspect vehicle and smelled marijuana.Ā Further investigation led to the arrest of three men and the seizure of marijuana, heroin, crack cocaine and drug paraphernalia.Ā Police charged 32 year old James D. Brown…
Read MoreUPDATED: Armed suspect shot, killed after lunging at police with knife in Milford
UPDATED – 1/7/20 9:40am – Delaware State Police have released the name of the man shot by Milford Police as he approached them with a large knife.Ā Police continue to investigate the circumstances around the death of 27 year old Brandon Roberts of Dover.Ā Milford Police responded to Silver Lake Estates for a domestic incident…
Read MoreMilford Teen Dies after Shooting in Dover
Dover Police are investigating the death of a 15 year old from Milford.Ā Police responded to an alley in the area of Paul Street and Davis Circle just before 10pm after the victim called 9-1-1 to report heād been shot.Ā Police found the victim had been shot multiple times and was taken to Kent General…
Read MoreSeaford man arrested on drug, weapons charges
A Seaford man was arrested on drug and weapons charges. According to the Seaford Police Department, the incident occurred shortly before 2 p.m., Saturday officers were patrolling in the area of Clarence Street in Seaford for a suspicious persons complaint. Officer observed an individual, 27-year-old Devante Townsend, who had an active warrant for his arrest…
Read MoreMilford Man Charged After Leading DSP on Chase
A Milford man has been arrested after leading Delaware State Police on a chase in a stolen car.Ā Police tried to stop a vehicle around 1:20 Saturday morning on Route 36 for a burned out headlight.Ā However the driver, 30 year old Andree Mansfield, refused to stop ā blowing through red lights and driving in…
Read MoreMulti-Agency Operation Nets Weapons & Drugs in Dover’s Capital Park
After four shooting complaints in the Capital Park neighborhood in Dover in the past two weeks, Delaware State Police coordinated a multi-agency pro-active criminal operation to target violent crime.Ā The two-day operation focused on seizing firearms and through investigation police learned that weapons, drugs and more were being hidden at the back of homes on…
Read MoreFugitive Wanted for Dover Rape Arrested in South Carolina
A man wanted for the rape of a 6 year old girl in 2011 has been arrested in South Carolina.Ā Dover Police have been looking for 34 year old Juan Hernandez since October of 2018 for the 2nd degree rape of a minor after the child spoke to a school therapist about the incident.Ā The…
Read MoreSeaford Man Sentenced to 18 Months for Shooting Incident & Drugs
A Seaford man arrested last July during a drug investigation in Bridgeville was found to be a fugitive wanted for a shooting incident on Park Avenue in Seaford in November of 2018. Officials say 33 year old Teron West initially gave a false name when he was arrested in July when police discovered large quantities…
Read MoreLewes man arrested on drug, assault charges
A Lewes man has been arrested on drug and assault charges after police say he struck a woman in the back of the head with lumber, seriously injuring her during an argument. According to the Delaware State Police Department, around 11:50 a.m., Wednesday troopers responded to Beebe Medical Center for an assault complaint. Upon arrival,…
Read MoreLewes woman arrested, charged with assaulting police
A Lewes-area burglary has resulted in the arrest of a woman who police say assaulted two Delaware State Police troopers. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident occurred around 11:30 a.m., Wednesday troopers were dispatched to a home in the 30000 block of Regatta Bay Boulevard in Lewes. The owner of the home…
Read MoreGreenwood man charged with 3rd DUI, damaging police car on New Years Eve
A Greenwood man was arrested on his 3rd DUI following a traffic stop where he damaged a patrol car in Felton. According to the Felton Police Department, around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, police stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation and made contact with 25-year-old William Case, who police say showed visible signs of impairment. During…
Read MoreTwo men shot outside home in Dover
Dover Police are investigating a shooting that left two men injured. The incident occurred shortly before 3 a.m., Monday as the victims were approached by five or six unknown male suspects while they were on the porch of a home in the 100 Block of South New Street. The men fired multiple times at the…
Read MorePolice investigating armed robbery in Frankord
Delaware State Police are investigating after a man had a knife held to his throat and was robbed outside his home in Frankford. According to the Delaware State Police Department, around 8:30 p.m., Sunday troopers were dispatched to a home in the 30000 block of Omar Road in Frankford for reports of a robbery. Troopers…
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