A WGMD Crime Watch Article
Burglary at Longhorn Steakhouse in Dover
The Dover Police Department is investigating a burglary at the chain restaurant Longhorn Steakhouse’s location in Dover, following an early morning incident on July 4th. Police say an unknown suspect gained entry into the restaurant around 12:54 a.m. by breaking a window into the building. Once inside, the suspect damaged registers in an attempt to…
Read MoreTroopers Arrest Camden-Wyoming Man for Dover Robbery Spree
Delaware State Police have arrested a Camden-Wyoming man following a string of robberies committed at a local convenience store over the past several weeks. 35-year-old Jerry W. McGinnis Jr. was identified as the suspect and was taken into custody near the Shore Stop on South State Street where the robberies had occurred. On July 4th…
Read MoreDSP Looking to Identify Robbery Suspect in Rehoboth
Your help is needed to identify a suspect in a shoplifting turned robbery at the Marshall’s Department Store on Coastal Highway in Rehoboth just before 5pm Friday. Delaware State Police say the suspect took merchandise from a display and put it in a bag that he’d entered the store with. As he left with the…
Read MoreOne Man Charged with Assaulting Officer, Another At-Large in Salisbury
The Salisbury Police Department says they have arrested and charged a man with the assault of a Salisbury Police Officer, and another man remains at-large on numerous traffic related charges and for involvement in an incident. Police say 26-year-old Jordan Devaughnta Jobe of Salisbury was wanted for outstanding warrants related to a traffic incident. When…
Read MoreFrankford Man Pleads Guilty to Poaching Deer
A Frankford man will lose his hunting license for two years after pleading guilty to multiple deer poaching violations and a felony criminal charge near Millville. DNREC officials say 38 year old Paul Daisey entered his guilty plea during a pre-trial hearing in Sussex County Superior Court. Besides losing his hunting license for two years…
Read MoreEarly Morning Shooting in Magnolia: 1 Injured, Suspect At Large
Delaware State Police are investigating an early morning shooting on Thursday, July 4th in Magnolia that left one person injured. Troopers responded to Bayhealth Kent General Hospital around 3:18 a.m. where the 34-year-old male victim had been transported by private vehicle for treatment of non-life threatening injuries – a gunshot wound to a lower extremity.…
Read MoreDover Man Charged with DUI Hit-and-Run
Delaware State Police have arrested and charged a Dover man after he led hit a vehicle and fled, leading Troopers on a chase, all while under the influence of alcohol. Troopers say the incident happened shortly after midnight on Tuesday morning in the area of Steele Drive in Kent Acres in Dover. 25-year-old John L.…
Read MoreWorcester County Sheriff’s Deputy Charged with Assault & Child Abuse
A suspended Worcester County Sheriff’s Deputy has been arrested on charges of 2nd degree assault and 2nd degree child abuse. Maryland State Police arrested 39 year old Deputy Christopher Barrs of Newark after a criminal investigation by State Police and the Department of Social Services. Sheriff Matt Crisafulli says his office began an internal investigation…
Read MoreSeaford Man Arrested for Felony Assault in Rehoboth Beach
A Seaford man is behind bars after Rehoboth Beach Police say he became disorderly and got into a physical altercation. The incident happened on Sunday morning around 10 a.m. at Grove Park, next to the Rehoboth Beach Museum on Rehoboth Avenue. Police say they responded for a disorderly conduct complaint. Their investigation has uncovered that…
Read MoreMilford Woman Charged with 5th DUI after Shawnee Road Crash
A crash Saturday night just before 10 led to the arrest of a Milford woman. Delaware State Police found a vehicle overturned near Shawnee Road and Harvest Lane in Greenwood. When troopers contacted the driver, 53 year old Patricia Prettyman, they smelled alcohol. A computer check showed Prettyman had four previous DUI convictions. Two passengers…
Read MoreDSP Investigate Dover Shore Stop Robbery
Delaware State Police were called to the Shore Stop on South State Street in Dover at around 11:45 Saturday night for a robbery. Police learned the suspect entered the store with a knife and demanded cash from the clerk.  The clerk handed over an undisclosed amount of cash and the suspect left with the money. …
Read MoreDSP Arrest Fugitive from Philadelphia in Rehoboth Beach
A fugitive from Philadelphia, who was wanted on weapons and assault charges, has been arrested in Rehoboth Beach. Delaware State Police say the First State Fugitive Task Force learned that 43 year old John Wolfe of Franklintown, Pennsylvania might be staying in a campground in the Lewes-Rehoboth Beach area. Police found his vehicle at the…
Read MoreCAN YOU IDENTIFY SUSPECTS IN WHALEYVILLE HOME BURGLARY
Worcester County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to a home on Whaleyville Road for a burglary. Deputies believe two men burglarized the home – during the incident the home-owner was injured – and is in stable condition at PRMC in Salisbury. Surveillance video shows the two men driving an older model white Ford Escape SUV and…
Read MoreTWO ARRESTED FOR MULTIPLE THEFTS FROM VEHICLES
Two people have been arrested in connection to multiple thefts from motor vehicles in the Ocean View area between June 22 and 25 during the overnight hours. Delaware State Police say Megan Parsons of Dagsboro and Harold Riley of Rehoboth – both 35 took cash, credit cards, prescriptions and electronics – many had been reported…
Read MoreSEAFORD MAN CITED FOR LANDING PROHIBITED SHARK
A Seaford man has been charged with landing a prohibited shark species. DNREC officials say 65 year old Jay Katz landed a sandbar shark while he was fishing at 3Rs at the Delaware Seashore State Park on June 11th. Katz was released – but his surf fishing permit has been suspended pending an appearance in…
Read MoreFELTON MAN FACES DRUG OFFENSES AFTER TRAFFIC STOP IN MILFORD
A Felton man has been arrested after a traffic stop on South Rehoboth Boulevard in Milford. Delaware State Police stopped 35 year old George Smith, Jr Thursday night after seeing he was not properly restrained. Police learned Smith was driving on a revoked license and a search of the vehicle turned up heroin, crack cocaine,…
Read MoreLAWSUIT FILED AGAINST DEVELOPER BY DE DOJ FOR MULTIPLE VIOLATIONS
The Delaware Department of Justice has filed a civil lawsuit in the Court of Chancery against the developer of The Villages of Noble’s Pond – a 55-plus community – in Dover. The lawsuit cites numerous violations of the Consumer Fraud Act, Deceptive Trade Practices Act and other Delaware laws protecting consumers against unlawful and predatory…
Read MoreAuthorities Stress Importance of Heat Safety After Dog Dies in Car
Public officials in the first state are warning the public about the dangers of leaving animals and children in vehicles during extreme temperatures, after a dog died in a car in Wilmington. Officers arrested 41-year-old Lamonte Jordan of Wilmington on Tuesday after his dog was found dead, left inside a hot vehicle. Jordan was charged…
Read MoreMilford Police Search for Royal Farms Robbery Suspects
Milford Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying two suspects who robbed a Royal Farms convenience store in the early morning hours of Sunday. Officers say the incident happened around 2:27 a.m. on July 23 at the Royal Farms located at 566 South DuPont Boulevard. The suspects entered the store, displayed a revolver style…
Read MoreWilmington Man Arrested in Dover with 650 Bags on Heroin
Dover Police have arrested a Wilmington man on numerous drug charges after he was found with hundreds of bags of heroin. Police say at 12:04 a.m. on Wednesday morning they contacted a group of people in the area of East Loockerman Street and South New Street. The suspect fled from officers on foot but was…
Read MoreOCPD Warns of Social Security, Bitcoin Scam
Ocean City Police officials are warning residents and visitors about an ongoing phone scam that attempts to gain money from unsuspecting persons. Officials say the caller claims to be from the Social Security Administration or a local, state or federal law enforcement agency. They then tell the person that their Social Security number was used…
Read MoreSuspect On the Run After Dover Convenience Store Robbery
Delaware State Police are investigating after a suspect robbed a convenience store on State Street in Dover on Tuesday night. Troopers say the incident occurred around 11:33 p.m. at the Shore Stop at 2636 South State Street. They responded for a reported robbery and met with a store clerk who said an unknown suspect entered…
Read MoreState Police Investigate Shots Fired in Camden
Delaware State Police are investigating the firing of a single gunshot in Camden. The incident happened around 12:20 p.m. on Monday, June 24 in the 700 block of Green Winged Trail, in the Wild Quail Development. Troopers say a single gunshot was fired into a metal pool fence around a residence, from a thick wooded…
Read MoreHarrington Police Arrest Man on Child Sex Abuse Charges
A 27-year-old Houston man is behind bars after being arrested on child sex abuse charges. Harrington Police say they investigated a sexual abuse complaint after being contacted by the Division of Family Services in May. The incidents allegedly occurred at the Telemon Head Start in the 100 block of East Street in Harrington. Detectives say…
Read MoreMilford Man Arrested in Theft Incident
A Milford man has been arrested following an investigation into a theft in April. Milford Police learned the 45 year old Kofi Fowler allegedly took money from a wallet while inside a northwest Front Street home. Fowler was charged and ordered to have no contact with the victim. A second investigation was started by Milford…
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