A WGMD Crime Watch Article
Two Romanian Nationals Arrested for Tampering with ATM in Ridgely
Deputies from the Caroline County Sheriff’s office were called for a report of potential tampering with an ATM located at the Queenstown Bank on East Sixth Street in Ridgely, MD. Maryland State Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle matching the description in the broadcast alert near Ridgely and Eveland Roads. The occupants of…
Read MoreMardela Springs Man Sentenced on Drug Charges
A Mardela Springs man has been sentenced on drug charges. Court officials say 37 year old Anthony Conway pleaded guilty in the Circuit Court for Wicomico County on April 25th to 1 count each of possession of a large amount of cocaine and manufacturing cocaine and 2 counts of conspiracy to possess with the intent…
Read MoreDover Man Dies after Shooting Incident in North State Street Parking Lot
A 22 year old Dover man is dead and another man, also from Dover, injured after a shooting in the parking lot of McGlynn’s Pub on North State Street just after 1 Sunday morning. Dover Police arriving at the scene found the two men with gun shot wounds – both were transported to Bayhealth Kent…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Identify Man who Died in Officer-Involved Shooting after Traffic Stop South of Milton
UPDATED – 05/05/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 44 year old Gregory Painter of Milford, Delaware, as the man who died in the officer-involved shooting that occurred in Milton on Thursday, May 1st. Per Delaware State Police standard operating procedures, the troopers involved have been placed on administrative leave while a use-of-force investigation is…
Read MoreUPDATED: Suspect in June 2024 Fatal Shooting in Salisbury Arrested in Delaware
UPDATED – 05/03/25 – Maryland State Police have arrested a Lincoln man wanted in a fatal shooting in Salisbury in June of 2024. Around 9pm Friday night, Delaware State Police were tipped that a man wanted for a murder in Maryland was in a parking lot in Millsboro. Delaware State Police located the vehicle and…
Read MoreSalisbury Police Arrest St. Michael’s Man in April Shooting Incident
A St Michael’s man has been arrested in connection with a shooting incident in Salisbury on April 24th. Police were called to a residence on North Division Street just before 11pm and learned two homes were struck with gunfire – several people were in each home. A dog inside one home was struck and killed.…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Signs Executive Order Establishing Office of Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety
Governor Matt Meyer has signed Executive Order #9, establishing the Office of Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety, a coordinated statewide effort to address gun violence and promote safer communities across Delaware. The Office will operate under the Department of Safety and Homeland Security and will focus on interagency collaboration, data-driven policy, and community engagement…
Read MoreOne University of Delaware Student Dead and Several People Including Other UD Students Injured in Crash Near Campus
Earlier today, a University of Delaware student died in a traffic crash on Main Street near campus, and several other people, including other UD students, suffered injuries. There is no ongoing threat to the University community. University of Delaware Police are working with the Newark Police Department which is actively investigating the incident. The university…
Read MoreCity Park Violation leads to Drug and Gun Arrest of Milford Man
A 38-year-old Milford man has been arrested following a late-night incident at Bicentennial Park on April 26th. Around 11:12 p.m., Milford Police found Gerald Dixon parked in the closed park. Officers observed drug paraphernalia in plain view, prompting a search that uncovered powdered cocaine, a Smith & Wesson handgun, and ammunition. Dixon was charged with…
Read MoreMSP to Increase Patrols, DUI Enforcement Efforts For Cinco De Mayo Weekend
To combat distracted, aggressive, and impaired driving, troopers at each of the 23 Maryland State Police barracks, as well as, the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) Team will conduct statewide DUI saturation patrols and high-visibility enforcement. Maryland State Troopers will be using a variety of patrol initiatives throughout Cinco de Mayo to keep…
Read MoreFour Handguns Recovered, Two Arrested Following Firearm Investigation
Dover Police have arrested 21-year-old Felton man, and a 17-year-old male from Dover, on gun charges following an incident Monday afternoon. Detectives from the Drugs, Vice and Organized Crime Unit along with members of the Street Crimes Unit conducted a firearm investigation in the area of Barrister Place Both individuals initially ran but were taken…
Read MoreKent County Firefighter Charged with Felony Theft
A member of the Little Creek Volunteer Fire Company has been charged with felony theft and unlawful use of a credit card. Delaware State Police were called to the fire company in Leipsic for a report of a theft. Fire company officials discovered over $3600 in unauthorized charges on a fire company credit card. The…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shooting Incident in Williamsville Area East of Selbyville
A shooting in the Williamsville area east of Selbyville is under investigation by Delaware State Police. Police were called to a home on Sea Gull Road around 10pm Sunday for a report of gunfire – and learned that an occupied residence had been struck by gunfire – no one inside was injured. Witnesses reported hearing…
Read MoreDOJ Secures Guilty Plea in DUI Case
A former Clayton Police Chief has pleaded guilty to a DUI arrest. Officials in the Attorney General’s office say that on April 14th, 49 year old Carl Hutson of Frederica pleaded guilty to DUI and entered the First Offender’s Program. This means that Hutson’s license is suspended for one year and he must pay a…
Read MoreUPDATE: MSP Arrest Suspect in Fatal Shooting in Crisfield
UPDATED – 06/27/25 – A Crisfield man was arrested Friday morning in connection to the murder of 20 year old Evan Neal of Crisfield in Somerset County in April. Delaware State Police arrested 28 year old Tyren Lee Ivey of Crisfield in Seaford – he was transported to the Somerset County Detention Center. Ivey is charged…
Read MoreMSP Arrest Fruitland Man Following Death Investigation in Wicomico County
A Fruitland man has been arrested in connection with the death of a Fruitland man Friday evening. Fruitland Police were called to a home on Camden Avenue and found 27 year old Albert Vacovsky, III deceased inside the residence. The Maryland State Police are leading the investigation and have arrested 40 year old Brandt Roberts…
Read MoreHelp MSP Identify Alleged Suspects in ID Theft & Fraud Investigation
Your help is needed to identify two alleged suspects related to an identity theft and fraud investigation. A Worcester County resident filed a complaint at the Berlin Barrack on March 3rd alleging their credit card information had been fraudulently obtained and used to purchase items totaling $1600 at a Target store in Rockville. The Maryland…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Arrest 3 in Connection with April 17th Shooting in Dover
UPDATED – 04/25/25 –Â Three teens from Dover have been arrested in connection with a shooting on April 17th on Nathaniel Mitchell Road near Dover that left a 19 year old man with injuries. Delaware State Police identified the suspects last week and Thursday obtained warrants for their arrest. Police have charged 18 year old Leslie…
Read MoreDSP Continue to Investigate Double Homicide Near Dover; Identify Victims
UPDATED – 04/24/25 –Â Delaware State Police have identified two individuals found deceased inside a vehicle on April 20 as 33 year old Brittani Hollis and 35 year old Kamal Paddy, both of Dover. Preliminary investigation revealed that Hollis and Paddy were in a domestic relationship. The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit continues to investigate…
Read MoreDover Police Investigating a Shooting on South New Street Saturday Night
A shooting Saturday night is under investigation by Dover Police. Police were called for shots fired just after 9pm on South New Street and found multiple shell casings in the area. Shortly after that police were notified that a 27 year old Dover man arrived at the Bayhealth Kent campus with a gunshot would to…
Read MoreFelton Man Arrested Following Domestic Dispute
A 29-year-old Felton man has been arrested following a domestic altercation earlier this week. Felton Police responded to the dispute at Peachtree Apartments on Abec Lane on Monday morning around 8:30 a.m. Police say a verbal argument between the victim and suspect, Ryan E. Ingram, had turned physical. Ingram was arrested without incident and charged…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Assault near Georgetown
Delaware State Police were called to Paradise Street in the Homestead Community south of Georgetown just before 5 Monday morning for an assault. Police learned that an unknown male was entering unsecured vehicles in the neighborhood when three residents confronted him. The suspect assaulted two of the residents with a broken bottle – and the…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Home Invasion Near Dover Saturday Night
A home invasion that occurred Saturday night south of Dover is under investigation by Delaware State Police. Police were called to Greenview Drive south of Dover just after 10 Saturday night and learned that five armed black males forced entry into the home, which was occupied by two adults and six children. Police say the…
Read MoreGeorgetown Man Charged with Attempted Murder & Arson
A Georgetown man has been arrested on charges of attempted murder following an incident at a home on Paradise Street south of Georgetown early Sunday morning. Delaware State Police were called just before 3am for a report of a woman in distress and found a 44 year old woman with severe burns to a large…
Read MoreDover PD Investigating Shooting on Barrister Place
Dover Police are investigating a shooting incident on Barrister Place just before 3 Saturday afternoon. Investigation showed that a home and vehicle were struck by gunfire – no injuries were reported. The investigation continues – anyone with information should contact Dover Police at 302-736-7130 or Crime Stoppers at 800-847-3333.
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