A WGMD Crime Watch Article
Georgetown Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest
A traffic stop Sunday morning in Georgetown led to the arrest of a Virginia man on drug charges. Georgetown Police stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation on Route 113 near Shortly Road and smelled marijuana coming from the vehicle as they contacted 26 year old Tyrice Thomas. During a search of the vehicle police…
Read MoreOne Dead, One Injured after Stabbing in Salisbury Saturday
A Salisbury man has been arrested after a stabbing Saturday afternoon on Swan Road in Salisbury. The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office was called for a report of a stabbing and found two victims – Frank Donaldson, Junior of Delmar who had died from his injuries and Charles Turner of Salisbury, who was taken to Peninsula…
Read MoreLewes Woman Sentenced for Embezzling from Beebe Hospital
A Lewes woman has been sentenced for embezzling money from her employer. Officials say 49 year old Hope Abram, was the revenue director at Beebe Hospital, when she requested refund checks for fictitious people at made-up addresses, then deposited the checks into her own account when they were returned. She was sentenced to 25 years…
Read MoreDover Man Pleads Guilty to in Shooting Death of Girlfriend
A Dover man has pleaded guilty to 2nd degree murder and weapons offenses in the murder of his 20 year old girlfriend last year. Police say 23 year old Darren Weiford shot and killed Amber Buckler while she lay in bed in a Dover motel room. Weiford will be sentenced in January and face 18…
Read MoreDover PD Arrest 1 – Looking for 2nd After West Reed Street Incident
Dover Police have arrested one man and are looking for a second after an incident Thursday evening on West Reed Street. Police spotted 32 year old Abdul Tillery in a fight with another person. They saw Tillery walk to a trash can and pick up an object and hide it in his sweatshirt. Believing to…
Read MoreSecond & Final DE Bump Stock & Trigger Crank Buyback Set Statewide Wed, Nov 7
Two bump stock and trigger crank buyback events will be held for Delaware residents on November 3rd and November 7th. In June, Governor John Carney signed House Bill 300, making the possession of a bump stock or trigger crank illegal in the State. The law mandates that Delaware residents relinquish these weapons to law enforcement,…
Read MorePolice Charge 1 Man for Counterfeiting, Still Looking for Second Suspect
One man has been arrested by Rehoboth Beach Police in connection with counterfeit crimes in the resort in August. Police arrested 21 year old Rasheed Cobb of Dover early Wednesday morning after he was identified on surveillance video passing counterfeit hundred dollar bills at five businesses on or near the Rehoboth Boardwalk. Cobb is charged…
Read MoreHarbeson Man Charged in September Rape
Harrington Police have arrested 26 year old Damon Dudley of Harbeson on charges of 4th degree rape. Police were contacted about a sex complaint that occurred in September and they learned that Dudley had sexual intercourse with a 15 year old girl at a Delaware Avenue home where he was staying at the time. Dudley…
Read MoreBridgeville Man Indicted on Charges of Murder by Abuse or Neglect
A Bridgeville man has been indicted on charges of murder by abuse or neglect in connection with the death of his 1 year old son. Delaware State Police learned that the child was on a ventilator and in the care of his father, 28 year old Michael Lewis of Bridgeville. The child became unresponsive and…
Read MoreDSP Charge Four with Human Trafficking
Four suspects have been arrested in connection with an investigation into human trafficking. Delaware State Police found a 22 year old female victim being held against her will and taken back and forth between Delaware and Maryland where she was forced to perform sex acts on people in exchange for compensation. Police arrested 25 year…
Read MoreDSP Trying to Identify Theft & Robbery Suspect in Kent County
Your help is needed to identify the suspect wanted in connection with three thefts and a robbery from gas stations in Kent County. Delaware State Police have handled 4 incidents between October 20 and the 24th that occurred between 8 and 11pm. Police say the suspect enters a business and approaches the register and removes…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Sentenced after Violent Sexual Assault
A Salisbury man has been sentenced to life in prison with all but 35 years suspended. Ellsworth Millington was in court today and during sentencing Judge S. James Sarbanes classified the 64 year old man as a sexually violent predator. Millington will be required to register as a Tier 3 sex offender for life. Millington…
Read MoreSeaford Police Looking for Suspect in Armed Robbery
Seaford Police have identified two suspects in an armed robbery of the Motel 6 in Seaford on October 20. Police are looking for Jaquan Darling, who is from Seaford, but is known to frequent the Milford area. Adrian Matthews is in custody in Worcester County awaiting extradition back to Delaware. If you know where Darling…
Read MoreUPDATED: Second Man Charged in September Incident Near Seaford
UPDATED – 10-26-18 2pm – A second man has been arrested in connection with a shooting incident at the Woodshed Bar on Bridgeville Highway on September 21st. Delaware State Police say someone fired shots into an occupied vehicle the parking lot. Further investigation led police to 23 year old Arslan Chaudhary of Seaford who allegedly…
Read More4 Arrested by OCPD in 2 Sunday Armed Robberies
Ocean City Police have arrested 4 suspects in a pair of Sunday night armed robberies. Police were called to 37th Street just before 8pm for a report of a victim who was held at gunpoint while another took items from his pockets. About a half hour later at 94th Street two suspects went into a…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Say Long Neck Death a Murder
UPDATED – MON 10am – A death investigation at a home on Schooner Lane in the Rehoboth Shores development has been ruled a murder and today Delaware State Police have charged 30 year old George Bailey with 1st degree murder and theft of a motor vehicle. Saturday morning Delaware State Police went to the home…
Read MoreLewes Woman Charged after Resisting Arrest & Assault on a Trooper
A Lewes woman has been arrested after an incident at the Wawa on Dartmouth Drive Sunday night. Delaware State Police were called for a disorderly woman who was asking customers for gas money and cursing at them if they refused. The suspect ran off when police located her, but as the Trooper tried to detain…
Read MoreOC Brothers Charged in Cigarette Trafficking Operation in NY
Two Ocean City men have been charged with criminal tax fraud, money laundering and conspiracy for their involvement in a cigarette trafficking operation that ran between Virginia and Kings County, New York. 47 year old Basel Ramadan and his 45 year old brother, Samir were charged in Kings County Supreme Court in New York. Earlier…
Read MoreMilford Man Charged with 4th Offense DUI
Milford Police were tipped to a possible impaired driver on Silicato Parkway Tuesday night around 8:30. The citizen reported a Tahoe being operated in an aggressive manner. Police found the Tahoe in a nearby parking lot, contacted the driver who appeared impaired and spotted drug paraphernalia. The officer also learned that the driver, 36 year…
Read MoreUPDATED: Man who Escaped from Sussex County Courthouse Surrenders
UPDATED 10-24-8 3pm – On Tuesday, October 23 – Ronald Stow, accompanied by his attorney, surrendered to the Delaware Capitol Police at the Sussex County Courthouse. Stow was arraigned at the Justice of the Peace Court #3 and released on $500 unsecured bond on the Escape 3rd charge and $3000 unsecured bond on the original…
Read MoreGov Hogan Awards Nearly $4-Million to New Violence Prevention Program
The Hogan Administration has awarded nearly $4-million for a new violence prevention program which emphasizes a reduction in gun violence. This is part of the Governor’s commitment to make Maryland safer – the funding comes from the Violence Intervention and Prevention Program which was passed during the 2018 legislative session. Governor Hogan also signed additional…
Read MoreDSP Looking for Dover Area Man for Domestic Incidents
Your help is needed to locate a Dover area man wanted for several domestic-related incidents – including harassment, terroristic threatening and stalking. Delaware State Police are looking for 49 year old Darnell Bryant, who is also wanted for failure to re-register as a sex offender. If you know where Bryant is – contact Delaware State…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Convicted of Sex Offenses Against a Minor
A Salisbury man has been found guilty of sex offenses of a minor. Officials say the charges stem from ongoing contact with a child under the age of 15 when the incident occurred in March. The judge has ordered a pre-sentence investigation and mental health evaluation for 41 year old Harry Chisum. He faces a…
Read MoreDover Man Charged with Vehicle Theft in Milford
A Dover man has been arrested by Milford Police after officers spotted a vehicle traveling on the wrong side of the road on North Rehoboth Boulevard. Police spotted markings that looked like the vehicle was recently removed from a car dealership. Police arrested 53 year old Roy Perdow – also known as Roy Perkins of…
Read MoreDSP Looking for Hit & Run Driver in Seaford
Delaware State Police need your help to find a man wanted in a hit and run crash on Monday, October 15 just before 4pm. Members of the Sussex Governor’s Task Force were on patrol in the Concord area and spotted a red Chevy Malibu with window tint. A check on the registration showed no tint…
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