A WGMD Crime Watch Article
Salisbury Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison
A Salisbury man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the sexual abuse of a10 year old girl and for 2nd degree sexual offense. Officials with the Wicomico County State’s Attorney’s office say 58 year old Alonzo Briddell abused the victim when she stayed at his home for the weekend a year ago. …
Read MoreMilford Man Charged after Fight
A Milford man has been arrested after an investigation into a fight with a pregnant woman. Milford Police say 32 year old Bruce Lane followed the victim – then assaulted her on North Street.  The woman had an active no contact order against Lane.  He faces multiple charges.
Read MoreThree Arrested for Burglary West of Georgetown
Three people have been arrested and charged with breaking into an elderly woman’s home on Old Furnace Road near Georgetown last month. Delaware State Police say a 95 year old woman was awakened and found someone standing in the doorway to her bedroom. The victim walked into the next room and spotted a second suspect…
Read MoreGeorgetown Man Arrested for Stealing a City of Milford Truck
A Georgetown man has been arrested for allegedly stealing a city owned Milford pickup truck a week ago. Milford Police say 28 year old Maurice Harrison is charged with one count of theft of a motor vehicle. Police say he was identified as a suspect in the theft of the 2006 Chevy truck from the…
Read MoreDSP Trying to Locate Kent County Man Wanted on Warrants
Your help is needed to locate a man wanted on warrants out of Troop 3 in Camden-Wyoming. Delaware State Police tried to stop  Bruce Patricella on Monday, but he drove off and Troopers could not find him. He is known to frequent the Camden, Felton and Milford areas. If you have information on his whereabouts,…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Dagsboro Home Invasion
Delaware State Police continue to investigate a home invasion at a home on Power Plant Road in Dagsboro Sunday around 2:20am. The 51 year old victim told police that someone knocked on his travel trailer door and 5 black, masked suspects with guns forced their way inside. They ransacked the trailer and took the victim’s…
Read MoreHarrington Man Charged After OD
A Harrington man has been arrested after on he overdosed. Harrington Police say EMS and police responded to a report of an overdose on Fleming Street. Police found 58 year old Charles Reynolds unresponsive. Narcan was administered and Reynolds regained consciousness and was taken to a local hospital. Police learned that when Reynolds OD’d he…
Read MoreDSP: Credit card skimmers found throughout Delaware
Delaware State Police warning people about a surge in skimmer devices placed on credit card machines throughout the state. They say identity thieves are placing the devices mainly on ATMs and at Gas Stations. While most of the devices were found upstate, they were also discovered at a few locations in the area: the Royal…
Read MoreTwo Philly Men Arrested for Shoplifting & More after Police Chase
Two suspects who were spotted shoplifting in the Rehoboth are on Sunday were arrested after leading Delaware State Police on a chase. Police spotted their car on Route 1 south of Milton just after 7pm and pulled them over for a traffic stop, but as the Trooper approached the car, the suspects drove off. The…
Read MoreDSP Arrest Man After Assault on Bicyclist West of Rehoboth
A man has been arrested after he was seen by a witness beating a bicyclist with an object in the area of Plantation and Cedar Grove Road Sunday morning.  The victim, a 50 year old man from Milton, told Delaware State Police that a white work truck got very close to him and nearly ran…
Read MoreMilford PD Arrest Wanted Fugitive
Milford Police last week learned that a man wanted out of Kent County Superior Court for a violation of probation was staying in Milford. Monday morning the Milford Police Drug Unit with help from the US Marshals First State Task Force located 27 year old Devin Gray of Wilmington at a North Walnut Street residence…
Read MoreDE Substitute Teacher Charged with Offensive Touching
Laurel Police received a complaint from the mother of a Laurel Middle School student that her child was touched offensively by a substitute teacher during school hours. The investigation by Laurel Police resulted in charges of offensive touching against 45 year old Michael Luciano of Seaford. He was released on $500 unsecure bond and ordered…
Read MoreVehicle Break-Ins and Tires Slashed near Silver Lake
A neighborhood near Silver Lake has had more than its share of vehicle break-ins and related mischief this summer. Resident Rick O’Shea says people are going into unlocked vehicles at night taking spare change, cash and electronics on Robinsons Drive, Terrace Road and Blackstone Avenue. This past week he said he has had cash and…
Read MoreRehoboth Police Looking for Vehicle Involved in Crash
An investigation by Rehoboth Beach Police into a hit and run crash last week on Sussex Street continues. Police believe that around 1:30am on August 1st, a silver Chevy Tracker – possibly model year 2002-2005 struck a parked vehicle on Sussex Street just east of Fourth Street. The parked vehicle sustained extensive damage. Police say…
Read MoreDSP Looking for Man for Multiple Shoplifting Incidents
Your help is needed to help the Delaware State Police find a Millsboro man wanted for multiple shoplifting incidents. Police say that in July, 41 year old Terrence Purnell went into stores in Millsboro, Long Neck and Rehoboth Beach and took merchandise without paying – including Marshall, Giant Grocery Stores and the Weis Store. Purnell…
Read MoreBerlin Woman Arrested for Taking Money from Ocean City Church
A Berlin woman has been arrested after officials at St. George Greek Orthodox Church discovered money missing. Ocean City Police met with church officials in May as well as the suspect, 51 year old Teresa Kolacz. With help from the Worcester County State’s Attorney, it was determined that Kolacz stole over $100,000 since June of…
Read MoreSeaford Brothers Receive Prison Sentences for Theft
Two Seaford men have been sentenced for a series of thefts from vehicles a year ago. Officials say 32 year old William Nunemann took firearms, a purse, GPS unit and tools from several cars in Seaford. He pleaded guilty last week and was sentenced to 4 years in prison followed by 6 months of home…
Read MoreEllendale Woman Charged After Attempted Stabbing
Ellendale Police were called for an attempted stabbing Thursday morning just before noon. Police learned that 26 year old Rose Alexandre threatened to stab her live-in boyfriend with a large kitchen knife. She is charged with 2nd degree reckless endangering and offensive touching. Alexandre is free on bond.
Read MoreMilford PD Arrest Two Who Wanted to Tussle
Milford Police were called to a home on Northeast 10th Street last week for a fight. Police say 24 year old Tyler Townsley and 19 year old Tanner Calhoun went to the home to confront an individual there. Police were told Townsley showed a firearm and confronted another person there – not the person they…
Read MoreUPDATED: Family Fight Leads to Gun Shot In West Rehoboth Beach
UPDATED – 8/3/18 – 9:30am – Two suspects have been arrested by Delaware State Police after a fight led to a weapon being fired. Police say just after 11 Thursday morning police were called to Johnson Street where they found a 19 year old man with injuries.  The teen was visiting his mother’s home when…
Read MoreSalisbury Woman Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder
A Salisbury woman has been sentenced to life in prison for the 1st degree murder and robbery of 32 year old Tavin Molock in July of 2017. Wicomico County State’s Attorney officials say Molock was walking in the area of Bethel and Roger Streets when 40 year old Brandi Upshur and several others assaulted and…
Read MoreDSP Looking for Suspect in Attempted Robbery Near Harrington
The investigation in an attempted robbery at the Harrington Casino in June. Delaware State Police say the victim agreed to give the suspect – an acquaintance – a ride home from the casino on June 29th. The suspect told the victim his vehicle wouldn’t start. The suspect gave directions on back roads in the Harrington-Farmington…
Read MoreMillsboro Man Arrested for Home Invasion, Robbery & Kidnapping
A Millsboro man has been arrested after a home invasion, robbery and kidnapping Saturday morning. Delaware State Police say Steven Snell went into a home at the Rehoboth Beach Yacht and Country Club through an unlocked door, robbed a couple and the forced them into their car – the husband tied up in the trunk…
Read MoreGeorgetown Man Faces Multiple Weapons Offenses
Delaware State Police were called for a domestic incident on Donovans Road in Georgetown Friday night. Troopers contacted a female who told them 55 year old Leeron Sabb pulled into the driveway and began arguing with his 19 year old nephew and a 37 year old Georgetown man but the argument escalated into a fight…
Read MoreDomestic Incident Leads to Arrest in Rehoboth
A Georgetown man was arrested after a domestic incident Thursday after he took his ex-girlfriend’s vehicle. Rehoboth Police were called just before 7pm when a Georgetown woman reported her vehicle was taken after she had driven to the Olive Avenue are to return property to her ex-boyfriend, 48 year old Tyrone Bell. Bell then jumped…
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