A WGMD Crime Watch Article
AG: No Charges Filed in Salisbury Police-Involved Shooting
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has announced no charges will be filed in a fatal police-involved shooting in Salisbury last November. Authorities say officers were attempting to locate a homicide suspect when they encountered the individual, who placed a handgun on a vehicle before later picking it up and failing to comply with commands.…
Read MoreMilton Man Indicted for Unlawfully Possessing Firearm and Ammunition
A federal grand jury returned an indictment this week–on March 17th–charging a Milton man with unlawfully possessing a firearm and ammunition. According to the indictment, on December 9th, 2025, 34-year-old Andre Brickhouse was found in possession of a 9mm handgun with an obliterated serial number, a large-capacity magazine, and 21 rounds of ammunition. Brickhouse is…
Read MoreSelbyville Police Alert Community Regarding Phone Scam
Selbyville Police are alerting the community about a phone scam involving callers spoofing the numbers of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Selbyville Police Department. These calls are fraudulent and may attempt to pressure you for personal information or money. Similar scams have been reported in nearby areas. The police department reminds you that if…
Read MoreSecurity System Notifies Homeowner of Intruder in Rehoboth Beach House
Rehoboth Beach Police were contacted on March 9th by a homeowner that his security system notified him that someone was in his house – which should be unoccupied! When police arrived they saw 41 year old Joseph Lilly seated at a table in the residence. Police entered and arrested Lilly – investigation showed that he…
Read MoreBronx, NY Man Charged with Forgery and Felony Theft
A Bronx, New York man has been arrested for forgery and felony theft. Delaware State Police were contacted by a 75 year old Milford woman who told them she had mailed a check to pay a bill and was notified that the payment was not received. She learned that $6000 was withdrawn from her account.…
Read MoreTwo Convicted in 2022 Murder of Wilmington Teen
Two have been convicted in the 2022 murder of 19 year old Marell Lowe in Wilmington. On Thursday, 22 year old Jhavion Carter of Wilmington was found guilty of 1st degree murder and a weapons offense – and on February 26th, 19 year old Xavier Carter-Baird of Milford – Carter’s cousin – pleaded guilty to…
Read MoreDelmar, MD Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Sexual Abuse of a Minor
UPDATED – 03/13/26 – A Delmar, MD, man has been sentenced for the sexual abuse of a minor. A Wicomico County jury found 51 year old Derrick Henderson guilty of sexual abuse of a minor, attempted 2nd degree rape, attempted 4th degree sexual offense and sexual solicitation of a minor last December – and on Thursday,…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Investigating an Officer-Involved Shooting in Greenwood
Delaware State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred yesterday, March 11th while troopers served a warrant on Wheatfield Road in Greenwood, Delaware. Authorities say 60-year-old Jeffrey Mitchem barricaded himself inside a camper and made threats before a trooper shot him in the arm. Mitchem, who was forced to surrender, is hospitalized with serious…
Read More18-Year-Old Sentenced to Life Plus 60 Years Following First-Degree Murder Conviction
An 18-year-old from Salisbury, Mykel Elliott, was sentenced to life plus 60 years in prison by the Wicomico County Circuit Court after being convicted of first-degree murder and related charges. He was sentenced today, Thursday, March 12th. Prosecutors said Elliott and others targeted victims in Salisbury in April 2023 during a gang-related dispute linked to…
Read MoreMaryland State Police to Increase Patrols Over St. Patrick’s Day Weekend
Maryland State Police are urging motorists to avoid aggressive, distracted and impaired driving throughout St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Maryland State Troopers from all 23 barracks, including the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) team, will focus on aggressive, distracted and impaired driving while conducting increased saturation patrols along roadways where impaired driving-related crashes often…
Read MoreJoint Drug Investigation by Delaware Agencies Leads to Arrests for Felony Drug Offenses
Delaware State Police, in a joint investigation with Delaware Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement and the DEA, arrested 25-year-old Maddyan Ata and 34-year-old Mohamed Lamar of Magnolia, and 20-year-old Alex Gomez-McDowell of Dover on felony drug charges. The investigation, which began in June 2025, targeted two Dover-area businesses suspected of large-scale drug distribution: Ali Baba Smoke…
Read MoreMaryland State Police Urge Marylanders To Be Cautious of Phone Scam Circulating
Maryland State Police are urging residents to be cautious of a phone scam circulating in which impersonators pretending to be law enforcement officers try to steal personal information. Police are receiving reports from citizens about scammers who are fraudulently identifying themselves as police officers or troopers to gain financial information or money from residents. The…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Arrest Lewes Man for Burglary to an Occupied Residence
Delaware State Police have arrested a 57-year-old Lewes man on charges of burglary and offensive touching following an incident that occurred early yesterday morning in Lewes. According to State Police, On March 10th at about 2:00 a.m., troopers responded to a residence on Plantation Road in Lewes for a report of the burglary in progress.…
Read MoreDSP Arrest Dover Man for Robbery
A 19 year old Dover man has been arrested for a robbery at the Dover Redner’s on Sunday evening just after 5:30. Police were called for a report of a carjacking and learned from the 20 year old male victim that a black male, wearing black clothes and a mask, approached him while he was…
Read MoreUPDATED: Additional Cats Rescued from Delmar Animal Cruelty Investigation
UPDATE – 03/09/26 – An update on the cats rescued from the Delmar Cat Sanctuary. On February 25th over 100 cats were rescued, but officials with Humane World for Animals returned with local authorities to humanely trap the remaining cats that had run during the activity in February. They have rescued over 40 additional cats –…
Read MoreLewes Man Arrested after Threats of Violence to a Laurel Business
A Lewes man has been arrested by Laurel Police after an investigation into threats made towards employees of a local business. Staff at the Insurance Market contacted Laurel Police Thursday afternoon after a series of disturbing phone calls from a customer identified as “Brian.” Police say the man allegedly became disorderly and used obscene profanity…
Read MoreUPDATED: Delaware DOC Apprehend Absconder from SCCC
UPDATED – 03/06/26 –Â An offender who walked away from an approved work pass from the Sussex Community Corrections Center has been apprehended. Corrections officials say 54 year old Adam Blades was apprehended on Thursday by DOC officers and returned to custody. Blades was arraigned at JP Court 2 before being committed to SCI on an…
Read MoreDSP Arrest Dover Man on Felony Drug Charges
A Dover man has been arrested on felony drug charges. Members of the Kent County Governor’s Task Force went to Artis Drive in Dover Monday to locate 42 year old Christopher Naylor, who had a warrant for failure to appear in the New Castle County Court of Common Pleas. On arrival, detectives spotted Naylor leaving…
Read MoreTown of Georgetown Warn of Email Fraud Scam Alert
Georgetown officials are warning of am email scam. Town officials warn that fraudulent emails are being sent using the identity of town employees. The emails are on reproduced official Georgetown letterhead and recipients are asked to send payments by wire transfer. The scam is designed to make businesses believe they are paying for legitimate town…
Read MoreUPDATED: All 4 Subjects have been Identified; Ocean City Police Investigation into Destruction of Property & Burglary
UPDATE – 03/02/26 – 8:03AM – Ocean City Police report that all four individuals have been identified and thank the public for their assistance ==================================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 02/28/26 – Ocean City Police are investigating several incidents of malicious destruction of property and burglaries. Police say these incidents occurred on February 21st into February 22nd…
Read MoreSalisbury Police Make Arrest in December Shooting Incident
Salisbury Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a shooting that occurred on December 22, 2025. Investigation led police to 21 year old De’Andre Rogers as the suspect – he was arrested last week by the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force and Salisbury Police. Roger is charged with the following offenses: Attempted 1st …
Read MoreUPDATED: Two Juveniles Arrested in January Fatal Shooting in Somerset County
UPDATEDÂ – 02/28/26 – Two juveniles have been charged with 1st degree murder and other offenses in connection with the fatal shooting of 46 year old Derrick Knox of Salisbury on January 26th in Princess Anne. A second Salisbury man was injured in that incident. A 14 year old was arrested February 10th by Maryland…
Read MoreLaurel Man Sentenced in Fatal 2022 Wilmington Shooting
Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Friday that a 27 year old Laurel man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for a fatal shooting that occurred in February of 2022 in Wilmington. Wilmington Police arrested Lance Leatherbury of Laurel on July 25, 2023 following an investigation into the shooting of Jermaine Meadows while he…
Read MoreTwo Men Face Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop in Milton
Two men were arrested in Milton following a traffic stop. At the time Milton Police conducted the stop around 3 AM on Sunday, February 22nd, the operator, 30 year-old Paul Hagerman displayed clear indicators of impairment. Hagerman was arrested and formally charged with DUI Drug Related, Resisting Arrest, and Speeding in excess of Posted Limits.…
Read MoreGeorgetown Police Warn of Email Scam Impersonating Town Employees
The Georgetown Police Department is alerting the community about fraudulent emails being sent using the identity of town employees. The emails appear on a reproduced official Georgetown letterhead. Recipients are asked to send payments via wire transfer. The scam is designed to make businesses believe they are paying for legitimate town services. Officials remind the…
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