A WGMD Crime Watch Article
Millsboro Woman Arrested after DUI in Seaford
Police in Seaford were called Saturday morning just after 6 for a person passed out behind the wheel. They found 40 year old Tremaine Abbott of Millsboro who was incoherent to the officers. Abbott failed several field sobriety tests and was arrested. Police located 65 bags of heroin and drug paraphernalia. Abbott is charged with…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Sentenced after Drug Conviction
A Salisbury man has been found guilty of drug offenses. A Wicomico County Circuit Court Judge has sentenced 24 year old Arnell Bivans to 60 years in prison with all but 18 years suspended. Bivans was charged with 3 counts of distribution of heroin after a lengthy investigation by the Wicomico County Narcotics Task Force. …
Read MoreMillsboro Man Charged with Illegal Dumping
A Millsboro man has been charged with illegal dumping by DNREC Natural Resources Police. Police received complaints about illegal dumping or refuse and yard waste. The investigation led to 70 year old Robert Gordy who is charged with 2 counts of using a vehicle in the disposal or discharge of solid waste materials. Each charge…
Read MoreOCPD Make Arrest in Weekend Armed Robbery
Ocean City Police were called to 62nd Street for an armed robbery just before midnight last Saturday. Three victims told police they were approached by 3 suspects who demanded money at gunpoint. The suspects ran off with $3000 in cash – the victims gave police their description. Police located the suspects near 70th Street –…
Read MoreMilford PD Make Drug Arrest
Milford foot patrol officers spotted a man trying to hide at the Brightway Commons apartments Tuesday night. The officers contacted 19 year old Roosevelt Williams of Milford just after 11pm and smelled marijuana. Further investigation led to the discovery of 41 grams of marijuana and cash. Williams was arrested and charged with possession.
Read MoreMilford Police Arrest Man for 3rd Offense DUI
A Milford man was arrested after an investigation into impaired driving. Milford Police spotted a SUV commit a traffic violation and nearly lose control of the vehicle early Friday morning in the area of Route 113 and Airport Road. Police have charged 30 year old Antoine Loper with 3rd offense DUI, speeding and driving while…
Read MoreMultiple Police Agencies Respond to Dewey Melee over Holiday Weekend
State police horses credited with helping to quickly scatter disorderly crowds Two Delaware Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement (DATE) officers were injured and several people were arrested after multiple fights broke out in the area of Coastal Highway and Dagsworthy Street in Dewey Beach just before 1:30 a.m. Sunday. Rehoboth Beach and state police — including…
Read MoreDewey Traffic Stop Ends with 2 Arrests
A traffic stop in Dewey Beach Friday ended with the arrest of a woman wanted on several warrants. Police learned that 31 year old Leanne Honey of Dover was in the vehicle – and wanted for probation violation, theft and robbery. Also in the vehicle was 30 year old Aaron Hopkins of Felton, who first…
Read MoreNew Mexico Woman Charged with Drunk on a Highway in Rehoboth
Rehoboth Beach Police arrested a woman who was in the middle of the road and blocking traffic. Police were called around 11:30 Sunday night and found 25 year old Hannah Cain of New Mexico in the middle of Rehoboth Avenue – and traffic was stopping to avoid hitting her. When officers tried to move her…
Read MoreCan You Identify this Shoplifting Suspect Near Rehoboth?
Your help is needed to identify a man wanted in connection with shoplifting in the Rehoboth area last Friday afternoon. Delaware State Police say the suspect went into the Marshalls on Coastal Highway just before 2pm and took several pairs of tennis shoes and left without paying. If you can identify this suspect – contact…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Convicted of 2nd Degree Murder
A Wicomico County Circuit Court Judge has convicted 24 year old Brian Watkins of Salisbury of 2nd degree murder after Watkins pleaded guilty by way of an Alford plea. In April of 2017 Sheriff’s deputies were called to Watkins’ home on Booth Street in Salisbury for shots fired. They found Wyatt Fitzgerald shot once in…
Read MoreSalisbury Woman Found Guilty of 1st Degree Murder
A Salisbury woman has been found guilty of 1st degree murder, robbery and other offenses. Judge Donald C. Davis of the Circuit Court for Wicomico County convicted 40 year old Brandi Upshur on Wednesday in connection with the murder of 32 year old Tavin Molock of Salisbury in July of 2017. He was assaulted and…
Read MoreFinal Suspect in May 5th Pursuit Turns Self in to Milford Police
Milford Police have arrested the fourth man wanted after a short chase earlier this month. Police say 22 year old Taevon Potts turned himself into police this week. He is charged with disregarding a police officer, resisting arrest and numerous other offenses. On May 5th, he was the driver of a vehicle that led police…
Read MoreEllendale Woman Charged with Theft
Ellendale Police arrested a woman after a traffic stop who was wanted on felony theft charges by Milton Police. During proactive traffic enforcement police stopped 35 year old Ukemia Parker of Ellendale for a variety of traffic offenses and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was turned over to Milton Police and charged with theft under…
Read MoreHarrington Man Arrested Second Time for Copper Wire Theft
A Harrington man has been arrested by Delaware State Police for the theft of copper wire from commercial irrigation systems. This is the second time 23 year old Taylor Provanchie of Harrington has been arrested for copper wire theft – he was initially arrested on April 19 and released on an unsecured bond. Provanchie is…
Read MoreFederal Charges against 3 Men for Salisbury Armored Car Robbery
Three men face federal charges after the robbery of an armored vehicle in Salisbury last January. The US Attorney for the District of Maryland has charged 48 year old Orneth South of North Carolina, 42 year old Michael Watts of Brooklyn, NY and 38 year old Ryan Smith of Princess Anne with robbery and firearms…
Read MoreCrash Near Delmar Injures 2 – 1 Critical
A Laurel man is in critical condition after a crash Sunday evening on Old Stage Road near Delmar. Delaware State Police say a Yukon driven by 35 year old Juan Gomez-Gomez of Laurel was speeding northbound and passing other vehicles when a rear tire blew out causing him to lose control. The vehicle overturned multiple…
Read MoreSeaford Police & Paramedics Revive Overdosed Driver
Seaford Police were called Sunday for a driver passed out behind the wheel – his car was partially in a water-filled retention pond with the engine still running and the vehicle in drive. Police broke the window and pulled the driver out – he had a pulse but was not breathing. Paramedics arriving at the…
Read MoreDSP Looking for Robbery Suspect from Millsboro Area Incident
Your help is needed to find a robbery suspect. Delaware State Police say the incident stemmed from a domestic incident early Sunday morning in the Oak Forest development in Millsboro when 34 year old David Ciabattoni of Millsboro went into the home – in violation of a no contact order and assaulted a 38 year…
Read MoreMillsboro Teen Charged with Making Bomb Threat
A 14 year old from Millsboro has been arrested after making a bomb threat at a local middle school Friday evening. Delaware State Police say the incident occurred while the 8th grade formal dance was taking place and the Sussex Emergency Operations Center received multiple calls that there was a bomb in the school. The…
Read MoreDelmar Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison in Death of Newborn Son
A Delmar, Maryland man has been sentenced to 40 year in prison after he pleaded guilty to 1st degree child abuse resulting in death. 31 year old Shane Faucette was given the maximum sentence following the completion of a pre-sentence investigation. Faucette admitted to punching his 18 day old son in the head because he…
Read MoreWicomico County Man Charged with Dealing Prescription Pills
A Wicomico County jury has convicted 39 year old Donald Haddock of possession with the intent to distribute narcotics and 6 counts of possession of CDS. Wicomico Sheriff’s deputies investigated Haddock for selling prescription medications from the Delmarva Thrift Shop in Salisbury. After going into the shop with a warrant, deputies found over 100 controlled…
Read MoreMilford Man Charged after Assault Investigation
A Milford man has been arrested on multiple charges after an investigation into an assault earlier this month. Police learned 31 year old Ricky Ness violated a no contact order when he contacted two people just before 2am. Police say he shoved the other victim – causing a minor injury. Last weekend violated another no…
Read MoreECI Inmate Convicted of Racketeering
An inmate from the Eastern Correctional Institution in Westover has been convicted of racketeering. Justice officials say 43 year old Ternell Lucas has been found guilty of bribery conspiracy, bribery of a public employee, drug offenses and money laundering at the prison. Officials say that from 2014 until October of 2016, correctional officers smuggled contraband…
Read MoreDSP Arrest Man for Home Invasion & Aggravated Menacing
Delaware State Police were called to Colonial East in Rehoboth last week for a disorderly complaint. Police found 39 year old Keegan Dolan outside the residence. Two others were inside when Dolan began banging on the residence and making threats. He then opened a bedroom window and threw a bucket of water and cigarette butts…
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