A WGMD Crime Watch Article
Camden Man Sentenced for his Part in 2018 Dover Murder
A Camden man has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to his part in a Dover murder after a house party in May of 2018. Officials say 20 year old Eugene Riley of Camden and 21 year old Ahmir Bailey of Lincoln were arguing with 20 year old Jameir Vann-Robinson of Smyrna as he…
Read MoreWoman Who Set Canby Park Fire Killing 3 Wilmington Firefighters – Sentenced
In 2016 three Wilmington firefighters died while battling in a blaze in Canby Park that was intentionally set by the woman who lived in the home, Beatriz Fana-Ruiz, who was angry about her living situation. In August, Fana-Ruiz pleaded guilty to 2nd degree murder, 1st degree arson and 1st degree assault. Last week she was…
Read MoreUPDATE | Man shot, killed in Harrington
UPDATED – 12/13/19 – 1PM – The investigation into a shooting last week in Harrington continues. Delaware State Police say 37 year old Robert White of Harrington had just left his home on foot on Wednesday, December 11th when he was shot.  White was pronounced dead at an area hospital. Police have no suspect information…
Read MoreEden Man Convicted of Attempted 1st Degree Murder
An Eden man has been found guilty of attempted 1st degree murder and weapons offenses. Prosecutors say that in May of 2016 Gregory Sterling attacked a man with a machete – stabbing him 19 times. Sentencing has been postponed pending the completion of a pre-sentence investigation. Wicomico County officials say Sterling had been previously found…
Read MoreDSP See Rise in Catalytic Converter Thefts from Vehicles
The Delaware State Police have recently noticed a rise in the theft of catalytic converters from vehicle exhaust systems. Honda CRV’s are the most common vehicle type being targeted right now, however several thefts have occurred involving various other makes and models as well. The majority of theses thefts have occurred in large public parking…
Read MoreLewes Man Charged in Burglary
A Lewes man has been arrested for a burglary in the Rolling Meadows area on Sunday. Delaware State Police say the victim was on a trip when someone went into her home and took multiple pieces of jewelry and cash. Police learned that 34 year old Matthew Long, who is an acquaintance of the victim,…
Read MoreWoman ambushed, robbed while walking in Georgetown
Delaware State Police are investigating after a woman was ambushed and robbed by two men while walking down a road in Georgetown. The incident occurred around 3:20 p.m., Wednesday as a 41-year-old woman was walking on Donovans Road in the area of North Bedford Street where she was approached by two unknown men. The suspects…
Read MorePolice investigating attempted robbery at Frederica liquor store
Delaware State Police are investigating an attempted robbery at a liquor store in Frederica. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident occurred around 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 5, as troopers responded to the JC Liquor Mart on Old Beach Road in Frederica, for reports of a robbery. Troopers arrived and met with a…
Read MoreFruitland man sentenced to 10 years in prison for molesting child
A Fruitland, Maryland man has been slapped with 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to molesting a child under the age of 5. 72-year-old Bruce Earl Fowler is currently serving a 15 year sentences for two 2014 convictions in Wicomico County. Fowler pleaded guilty last week to one count of sexual abuse of a…
Read MoreFrederica man charged with 3rd DUI in Milford crash
A Frederica man was arrested on his third DUI following a crash in Milford. According to Milford Police, shortly before 9 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 5, officers were called to South Rehoboth Boulevard at Southeast 2nd Street for reports of a motor vehicle collision. Officers arrived and made contact with 27-year-old Kevin Strag, of Frederica, who…
Read MoreMillsboro man pistol-whipped, robbed outside his home
Police are searching for the suspect who pistol-whipped and robbed a man in the front yard of his home in Millsboro. According to the Delaware State Police Department, around 10 p.m., Monday troopers were dispatched to a home in the 31000 block of Karen Street in Millsboro for reports of a robbery. Troopers arrived and…
Read MoreWanted Maryland man located, arrested in Delmar
Delaware State Police have located and arrested 37-year-old Dionederik R. Godwin of Bishopville, Maryland, who was wanted in connection with a domestic related incident in which he displayed a firearm According to Delaware State Police, around 8:50 p.m., Monday troopers responded to a residence in the 35000 block of Mount Herman Circle in Delmar where…
Read MoreMaryland State Police conduct crime blitz in Wicomico, Dorchester Counties
Maryland State Police, along with allied local and federal law enforcement agencies, partnered on Friday to target criminal activity and criminal organizations operating within Wicomico and Dorchester counties. In Wicomico County, enforcement efforts were based on intelligence relating to illegal drug use and sales, firearm violations and crimes of violence. In Dorchester County, the gathering…
Read MorePolice arrest two, seize over 160 grams of crystal meth in Felton
Two were arrested on drug charges after a traffic stop turned up over 160 grams of crystal meth, cocaine, heroin, and other drugs in Felton. According to the Felton Police Department, the incident occurred around 3:30 a.m., Thursday as officers tried to stop a Dodge Caravan they saw commit a traffic violation on Route 13.…
Read MoreRoute 50 crash results in DUI arrest in Wicomico County
An Edgewater, Maryland man was arrested and charged after police say he drove drunk and struck two other vehicles over the weekend in Wicomico County. According to Maryland State Police, the incident occurred shortly after 5 p.m., Saturday as troopers were called to respond to a multi-vehicle crash on Route 50 westbound in the area…
Read MoreBridgeville man charged with DUI in crash near Salisbury
A Bridgeville man was arrested and charged with a DUI after police say he ran off the road and struck a tree while driving drunk near Salisbury. Maryland State Police were called to the scene just before 9:30 p.m., Sunday for reports of a single vehicle crash. Troopers arrived and learned that the driver, 29-year-old…
Read More“Game Stop” Phone Scam Reported in Somerset County
The Somerset County Sheriff’s office is warning of a phone scam that has been reported locally. Someone calls stating they are from the Federal Government and tell you that you’re being investigated for a certain crime. You’re told to go to the nearest Food Lion Store, purchase reloadable Game Stop cards, load them with your…
Read MoreFruitland Man Found Guilty of 2nd Degree Rape
A Fruitland man has been convicted of 2nd degree rape, assault and other offenses after a three day trial in Salisbury last week. A Wicomico County Jury found 27 year old Drew Carter guilty of sexually and physically assaulting the victim in a residence on Hayward Avenue – causing significant injuries to the victim. Judge…
Read MoreSalisbury man sentenced to 7 years in prison for shooting, assault
A Salisbury man will spend the next seven years in prison after he was convicted of first degree assault in connection with a shooting. According to the Office of the State’s Attorney for Wicomico County, 23-year-old Lenord Pompilus fired shots from a handgun in the direction of multiple people on Jefferson Street in Salisbury in…
Read MoreWanted Laurel man arrested in connection with drug operation
A wanted Laurel man has been arrested in connection with a drug operation in Laurel. 50-year-old Garry S. Spicer turned himself in after police raided his home earlier this week and found heroin, cocaine, crystal meth, countless narcotics, and several firearms. Two other people were arrested as part of the investigation. Spicer was arraigned and…
Read MoreDelaware State Police charge Delmar man for “one pot” meth lab
A Delmar man was arrested and charged with the manufacturing of methamphetamine. According to the Delaware State Police Department, around 3 p.m., Tuesday troopers were contacted by Probation and Parole after they located components indicative of a one-pot methamphetamine lab in a detached shed during an administrative warrant for 32-year-old William Williams, of Delmar, Delaware.…
Read MoreTwo arrested, one at large in Laurel drug bust
Two were arrested and one remains at large in a drug and weapons bust in Laurel. Delaware State Police concluded a one month long drug investigation into the matter of 31-year-old Rickey A. Hawkins Jr., of Laurel, on Tuesday. Police executed a search and seizure warrant at Hawkins’s residence on Seaford Road in Laurel. Hawkins’…
Read MoreEllendale Police searching for wanted sex offender
Ellendale Police are searching for a sex offender who is wanted on felony charges after he failed to register his new address after moving. 32-year-old Vladimir Parker, who previously lived on South Old State Road in Ellendale, moved and failed to register and verify his new address three days after moving. Anyone with any information…
Read MoreWyoming woman charged with theft from business in Harrington
A Wyoming woman has been arrested on theft and forgery charges in Harrington after police say she stole from a local business. According to the Harrington Police Department, 35-year-old April Iverson was arrested on Tuesday after police launched a theft investigation at a business on Clukey Drive in Harrington. During the course of the investigation,…
Read MoreDOC Looking for SCCC Walkaway
Corrections officials are looking for an offender who failed to return to the SCCC in Georgetown from an approved work pass on Tuesday, December 3. Officials have issued a warrant for escape after conviction for 44 year old William Ball from the Lewes area – his whereabouts are unknown and unauthorized at this time. Ball…
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