A WGMD Crime Watch Article
Judge Rejects Sussex Tech Inappropriate Photo Suspect’s Requests
A judge has rejected requests from Elias Stephens, the suspect accused of taking illegal photographs of students at the Sussex Technical High School homecoming dance. In a Wednesday hearing, the judge told Stephens he would not lower his bail, and added terms to what will be required of any bail bondsman who provides Stephens with…
Read MoreNC Man Pleads Guilty to Robbery of Armored Truck at SECU Bank in Salisbury
49-year-old Ometh South of Charlotte, North Carolina has pleaded guilty to the robbery of two armored vehicles, including one at the State Employees Credit Union in Salisbury on January 22, 2018. The U.S. Department of Justice tells WGMD that the suspects placed a gun to the driver’s head, disarmed him, and then grabbed him by…
Read MoreWicomico County Accident Leads to DUI Arrest
A single vehicle accident in Wicomico County Wednesday night led to the arrest of 31-year-old Elijah Lewis of Delmar, charged on DUI and negligent driving charges. Lewis crashed his vehicle at Brown Road north of Zion Road in Parsons. Authorities say his Ford pickup truck smelled of alcohol. State Troopers tell WGMD the suspect’s vehicle…
Read MoreSalisbury Stabbing Suspect Sentenced to 20 Years Behind Bars
A Wicomico County judge has sentenced a 44-year-old Delmar man for a stabbing in January 2018. On January 3, 2018, Jason Jim Larney approached and then stabbed a victim multiple times in the face and left arm in the parking lot of the Tiger Mart in broad day light with witnesses on Spring Hill Lane…
Read MoreCambridge Man Sentenced For Running Over Police Officer
A Cambridge man has been sentenced for assaulting a city police officer in the summer of 2018. 28-year-old Armand Cornish hit the officer with a vehicle in June of last year. The officer then shot Cornish in self defense, causing him to spend months in the hospital. The suspect pleaded guilty to multiple counts of…
Read MoreJames T. Vaughn Inmates Sue Officers, Alleging Abuse
Nine inmates charged in the death of a Delaware correctional officer’s murder during the 2017 prison riot at James T. Vaughn Correction Institution are now suing correctional officials, alleging they were abused. Following the 18-hour standoff, Officer Steven Floyd was found dead. Media reports indicate that inmate Dwayne Stats said he had organized the uprising.…
Read MoreThree Sentenced For Wicomico County Robbery Spree
Authorities in Wicomico County say three people have been sentenced for a robbery spree during the summer of 2018. Wicomico County State’s Attorney Jamie Dykes says two men and one woman pled guilty to three counts of robbery. 18-year-old Jerome Garrett and 18-year-old Bradford Carter, as well as 19-year-old Julie Murphy were found guilty, with…
Read MorePennsylvania Man Arrested for Selling Counterfeit Special Olympics Gear in Rehoboth
A 58-year-old man from Pennsylvania was arrested and is facing charges for selling counterfeit trademarked merchandise at a Special Olympics fundraiser in Rehoboth Beach over the weekend. Authorities tell WGMD that Edward D. Brandt of Newtown, Pennsylvania was observed by officers attempting to sell the items at the Polar Bear Plunge fundraiser in Rehoboth Beach…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Arrested for Disorderly Conduct
A Salisbury man was arrested Saturday night after he returned to the Parkwood Apartments after being told by police earlier in the day not to come back. Maryland State Police arrived to find 41 year old Brian Davidson being disorderly and refusing to leave. Police also saw the victim’s front door was broken and that…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Charged After Traffic Stop
A traffic stop on Route 13 in Salisbury led to the arrest of a Salisbury man on drug charges. Maryland State Police approached the driver – and questioned the identity the driver provided. He did not have a driver’s license and the photograph on the name provided was not the driver of the car. Troopers…
Read MoreBerlin Woman Sentenced for Embezzlement, Theft and Forgery
A Berlin woman has been sentenced for embezzlement and other offenses. On Friday 51 year old Theresa Kolacz was sentenced to serve 10 years in prison. She was convicted of theft over $100,000, embezzlement and forgery in December. Police were notified last May by officials at the St George’s Greek Orthodox Church in Ocean City…
Read MoreNJ Man Charged in Theft & Credit Card Fraud in Ocean City
Police in Ocean City have been investigating theft and credit card fraud after employees at a local hardware store reported fraudulent charges made in mid-November. Police learned that the subject purchased power tools and gift cards with a fraudulent credit card – totaling over $1500. Police determined the suspect is 29 year old Tristin Haynes…
Read MoreEllendale Man Sentenced to 35 Years for 2nd Degree Murder
An Ellendale man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for murder. In July of 2017, Don Martinez shot Kevin King in the parking lot of the Silver Lake Estates in Milford as the two argued. Martinez pleaded guilty to 2nd degree murder and weapons offenses last December.
Read MoreDSP Warn of Phone Number Spoofing Incidents
Delaware State Police have recently been made aware of multiple incidents where people have received phone calls telling them they were under investigation. The caller asks you to verify all of their information – threatening to put a hold on your Social Security number if you don’t comply. The number on the caller ID appears…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Sentenced After Crime Spree Breaking into Vehicles
Last month 43 year old Sydney Hopkins of Salisbury pleaded guilty to 8 counts of rogue and vagabond after multiple incidents from January 9 to April 9 of 2018 where he broke into victim’s vehicles to steal purses and use debit or credit cards that were found inside. A search warrant turned up personal items…
Read MoreOcean City Man Arrested for Salisbury DUI
Maryland State Police have arrested and charged an Ocean City man for a DUI that took place Tuesday evening in Salisbury. 27-year-old Robert Hamilton was allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol, which caused him to crash into a light pole in the area of Route 50 and Civic Avenue in East Salisbury. Law enforcement…
Read MoreSeaford Man Arrested After Purse Snatching
Laurel Police have apprehended a man they say grabbed a woman’s purse and then struck her with it in a struggle, before running away with it. Authorities say 32-year-old John Short, of Seaford committed the crime on Tuesday, January 22nd at the Dutch Inn on South Central Avenue. Shockingly, the victim has been identified as…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Arrested For Stabbing in Laurel
Laurel Police have arrested a Salisbury man following a stabbing on Tuesday. Authorities say a man was stabbed near the Carvel Gardens Apartment complex off of Route 13. 21-year-old Stefone Belong was located and taken into custody shortly after the incident. Police say Belong had the suspected weapon in his possession, which helped them connect…
Read MoreBerlin DUI Suspect Sentenced to 10 Years Prison
Maryland Authorities have sentenced a man who killed a bicyclist in Berlin to ten years in prison. 59-year-old Jonathan Kidder was sentenced Tuesday for a hit and run crash that killed 38-year-old Jose Pineda in May of 2018. Kidder was found guilty of negligent homicide by a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.…
Read MoreDSP Looking for Ocean View Woman for Multiple Offenses
Police in Sussex County are looking for 26 year old Destiny Thomas of Ocean View who is wanted by State Police from Troops 4, 5 and 7. She also goes by the name Katelyn Hill. She is wanted for a variety of charges including burglary, theft and criminal impersonation. If you know where Thomas is…
Read MoreDSP Looking for Seaford Man in November Shooting Incident
Police are looking for a Seaford man in connection with a November shooting incident on Park Drive. Delaware State Police say just before noon on November 18 they were called for shots fired. Police learned that there was a fight between two men and during the argument several shots were fired at a vehicle leaving…
Read MoreDSP Looking for Salisbury Man for December Attempted Burglary
Delaware State Police are looking for a Salisbury man wanted in connection with an attempted burglary that occurred on December 17 in the Laurel area. Police say 31 yea rold Jamere Knox arrived at the Columbia Road home with several other subjects and tried to kick in the front door and threaten his ex-girlfriend. There…
Read MoreDSP Looking to Identify Shoplifting Suspect
Your help is needed to identify the suspect wanted in connection with a shoplifting at the Walgreens on Munchy Branch Road in Rehoboth Beach on Saturday. Delaware State Police say the suspect took merchandise without paying. If you have information or can identify the suspect – contact Crime Stoppers.
Read MoreBridgeville Family Charged in Drug Investigation
Three family members have been arrested by Delaware State Police after a month-long investigation into drugs in Bridgeville. Police went into a Fisher Circle home early Friday morning with a search warrant where 20 year old Ellis Cannon the second lives with his father 58 year old Ellis Cannon and mother 46 year old Sharon…
Read MoreDagsboro Man Arrested on Drug & Weapons Offenses
A Dagsboro man has been arrested on drug and weapons charges after a pre-approved administrative search of his home. Members of the Governor’s Task Force assisted Probation and Parole officers in the search of 52 year old David Tharp’s home on Squirrel Lane and turned up methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, a .380 semi-automatic handgun, ammo and…
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