A WGMD Crime Watch Article
Dover Man Wanted for Rape Arrested in Maryland
US Marshals and the First State Fugitive Task Force have arrested a man wanted for rape by Dover Police.Ā Police say 33 year old Isaac Pierce was found Thursday living in his car on a farm in Princess Anne, Maryland.Ā A week ago Pierce was with the female victim near the basketball courts at Delaware…
Read MoreDover PD Arrest 2 on Drug Charges
An investigation into drugs led to a traffic stop Friday by Dover Police.Ā In the vehicle was a target of their investigation, 42 year old Ernest Washington, who was found with over 4 grams of crack cocaine and 503 grams of marijuana. Ā With search warrants, Police went into a home on East Water Street and…
Read MoreDSP Looking for Rehoboth Sunglasses Shoplifter
Your help is needed to identify a suspect in a shoplifting incident Friday night at the Bayside Tanger Outlets in Rehoboth.Ā Delaware State Police say that just before 8pm a woman removed multiple pairs of sunglasses from a display at the Sunglass Hut and left the store without paying.Ā If you have information on her…
Read MoreGeorgetown Fisherman Cited for over 600 Violations by DNREC
A commercial fisherman from Georgetown has been arrested following a DNREC investigation into illegal activity on the Delaware River.Ā Ā Natural Resources Police have charged 40 year old Shawn Moore with over 600 shellfish and boating violations near Delaware City.Ā Moore pleaded not guilty to all charges in JP Court in New Castle.Ā He was released…
Read MoreSeaford PD Arrest Two after Fight at Apartment Complex
Seaford Police were called to the Woodland Mills Apartments for the report of a fight and shots fired.Ā Officers were given the description of a vehicle leaving the scene, which was stopped by responding police.Ā A passenger, 23 year old Aslan Chaudhary of Seaford was found in possession of a .22 revolver and a large…
Read MoreSeaford PD Make Arrest in Church Arson
Seaford police have arrested a man in connection with an attempted arson at the Miracle Revival Center Church early this month. Police say a Molotov cocktail type of device was found inside the church. It had extinguished itself before causing any burn damage to the church though an ignitable substance, believed to be gasoline, did…
Read MoreMSP Investigating August Burglary at Mardela Speedway
Maryland State Police need your help as they continue to investigate a burglary, theft and malicious destruction of property at the Mardela Speedway on August 30th .Ā Police say two windows were broken to a concession stand and garage and numerous items were taken – including a tool box containing miscellaneous tools, a portable P.A.…
Read MoreTwo Arrested on Drug Charges by Milford PD
Milford Police on patrol spotted a vehicle in the area of Northwest 10th Street and learned the vehicle registration was suspended.Ā During a traffic stop, officers contacted the driver, 32 year old Kevin Woods of Bridgeville and passenger, 24 year old Marshay Johnson of Dover and learned that Woodsās license was suspended.Ā The officer spotted…
Read MoreDelaware Man Sentenced in Wicomico Sex Abuse Case
A Delaware man has been sentenced to 35 years after he was convicted by a Wicomico County jury in July.Ā Anding was found guilty of sexual abuse of a minor and 3 counts of 3rd degree sexual offense after an incident in September of 2017 with a child under the age of 8 ā in…
Read MoreSuspicious Person Report Locks Down Local Schools
Reports of a suspicious person in the Dogfish Head Brewery this morning caused a response several local and state police departments. The Milton Police Department responded to a report of a suspicious person within the Dogfish Brewery. Milton Police with the assistance of Lewes Police, Georgetown Police, Delaware State Police and Probation and Parole conducted…
Read MoreMilton Man Charged in Rehoboth Burglary
A Milton man was arrested early Tuesday morning after a female victim in Rehoboth returned home to find things a mess. Police didn’t find anyone inside but the victim discovered a fan, TV, extension cord and cash missing. The victim told police she’d seen a former acquaintance who made an obscene gesture at her as…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shots Fired at Bridgeville Area Home
Delaware State Police were called just before 2am Saturday after a report of shots fired in the area of Mill Park Drive and Coverdale Road.Ā Police found nothing suspicious and were not able to contact anyone at a residence on Mill Park Drive.Ā Several hours later two people went to Troop 5 to report their…
Read MoreTwo Arrested on Drug and Weapons Offenses
A traffic stop by Delaware State Police led to the arrest of two people just before 2 Saturday morning.Ā Police were called to the Coverdale Road area for shots being fired ā and a trooper in the area saw a vehicle leaving that area.Ā After the trooper pulled the vehicle over, they spotted marijuana in…
Read MoreSCCC Walkaway Arrested by Wilmington PD
Corrections officials have arrested an offender who failed to return from an approved work pass on September 1st.Ā Officials say 25 year old Ezekiel Sullivan of the Georgetown area was arrested by the Wilmington Police on Friday.Ā He was serving time in the Sussex Community Corrections Center for a violation of probation on a burglary…
Read MoreMillsboro Man Charged after Early Sunday Stabbing
A Millsboro man has been arrested after an early morning stabbing.Ā Delaware State Police were called to a Sea Mist Court home just after 5:30 Sunday morning where they found a 40 year old man who had been stabbed.Ā He said heād been in a fight with 33 year old Jeffrey Parson when he was…
Read MoreMillsboro Man Arrested after Rehoboth Domestic Incident
A Millsboro man has been arrested after a domestic incident in Rehoboth Beach early Sunday morning.Ā Delaware State Police say 31 year old Kyle King of Millsboro went to the Rehoboth home of a female acquaintance around 1am.Ā King was uninvited and drunk, but refused to leave after repeated asked to go.Ā Police say King…
Read MoreMilton Man Charged with Weapons Offenses
A Milton man is charged with multiple weapons offenses after pointing a handgun at a neighbor.Ā Delaware State Police say a man contacted two women at a neighboring home asking to turn down loud music coming from a vehicle in the driveway.Ā Police say 32 year old Wesley Fagg of Milton approached and pointed a…
Read MoreDOC Looking for SCCC Offender Who Failed to Return
Corrections officials are looking for an offender who failed to return from an approved work pass from the Sussex Community Corrections Center in Georgetown.Ā Officials say 35 year old Darryl Matthews of the Seaford area failed to return on Friday.Ā He is black, 6ā 1ā and 220 pounds with brown eyes and black hair.Ā He…
Read MoreBridgeville Man Arrested after He Flees Troopers on Stolen ATV
Police have arrested a Bridgeville man after a pursuit led to the recovery of a stolen ATV. The incident occurred on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at approximately 1:03 p.m., when troopers were dispatched to the 21000 block of Mill Park Drive for reports of an off-road vehicle driving on the roadway and causing a disturbance,…
Read MoreNEW INFO: 3 Women in Their 60’s Charged in Rehoboth Tow Rage Incident
Update (Thur., August 30): State police have announced that three women have been charged the following day after a towing dispute involving Coastal Towing last Saturday night outside of Rehoboth. According to MCpl. Melissa E. Jaffe, state police spokeswoman, the incident occurred at 37169 Rehoboth Avenue-Extended, Henlopen Square, when troopers were dispatched to the area…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Still Looking to Identify Two Women, 1 Man & Vehicle In Connection with Shooting
UPDATED – 8-29-19 – The investigation is continuing into the murder of 18 year old Trevor McClements of Seaford in July.Ā Delaware State Police continue to look for 2 black women and a light-skinned black man in connection with the shooting.Ā If you have information – contact DSP or Crime Stoppers. ================================= The investigation into…
Read MoreNAME RELEASED: State Troopers Shoot and Kill Armed Paraplegic Man in Harbeson
Update (Aug. 29, 12:05 p.m.): Police have identified the paraplegic man who was shot and killed by state troopers yesterday as Robert Knox, 50, of Harbeson, Delaware. Update (Aug. 28, 5:30 p.m.): The Delaware State Police is continuing to investigate a trooper-involved shooting that occurred just after 6 a.m. today while officers were serving…
Read MoreCan You Help Rehoboth Police Catch Culprits Passing Bogus $100s?
Police are asking for the public’s assistance locating suspects who have been passing bogus $100 bills in downtown Rehoboth Beach the past few days. According to Lt. Jaime Riddle, police spokesman, the bandits are responsible for costing retail businesses in town hundreds of dollars.Ā The reports began surfacing last Saturday, August 25, when officers responded…
Read MoreSeaford Man Arrested after DUI in Selbyville
Delaware State Police have arrested a Seaford man after he was found by Selbyville Ambulance personnel unconscious in a car that was parked on West McCabe Street in Selbyville.Ā When police contacted the operator, 41 year old Michael Smith of Seaford, they smelled a strong odor of alcohol ā the vehicle had a flat tire…
Read MoreUPDATED: Man Wanted for June Murder in Dover Returned to Dover PD
UPDATED – 8-24-18 – The man identified as a suspect in a shooting death at the Liberty Court Apartments in June has been returned to Delaware.Ā Dover Police took custody of 42 year old Timothy Safford Friday.Ā He is charged with 1st degree murder and weapons offenses.Ā Heās being held at the VCC in default…
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