A WGMD Crime Watch Article
Former Camden Mayor Accepts Plea Deal after Confrontation
The now former mayor of Camden has pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and hindering prosecution and no contest to offensive touching after a physical confrontation with two teens at a car wash owned by 41 year old Justin King. The confrontation occurred in late February when King confronted two 19 year olds who King claimed…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Sentenced for Drug Distribution
A Salisbury man has pleaded guilty to 2 counts of possession with the intent to distribute drugs. That plea was given Thursday by 61 year old Howard Peterson – and accepted by Associate Judge for the Circuit Court for Wicomico County, Matthew Maciarello who sentenced Peterson to 23 years in prison with all but 14…
Read MoreUPDATED: Dover Police Make Arrest in Attempted Robbery at Royal Farms in Dover
UPDATED – 08/14/23 – A Wilmington woman has been arrested for an attempted robbery at the Royal Farms on Saulsbury Road in Dover on August 8th around 2:30pm. Investigation developed 31 year old Shakeira Heir as a suspect and Dover Police obtained warrants for her arrest. Heir was arrested on Friday without incident and brought…
Read MoreDover Police Make Arrest in Liquor Store Burglary
Dover Police have arrested a Dover man on burglary charges. Police were called to Driftwood Spirits on South Bradford Street just after 3:30 Saturday morning for an alarm and found the front door open on arrival. Their investigation showed the suspect entered through the duct work, removed merchandise and then left. Downtown surveillance video showed…
Read MoreWicomico County Sheriff’s Office Makes Arrest in July Shooting in Salisbury
Harrington Man Linked to July Burglary in Frederica
A Harrington man has been arrested for burglarizing a home in Frederica in late July. Delaware State Police arrested 27 year old Rykiem Shrieves of Harrington Thursday when police stopped to help him with his disabled car on Coastal Highway in Lewes. During the investigation, police learned that a safe was missing from the victim’s…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested on Weapons & Drug Charges
Dover Police were called to the area of College Road and North DuPont Highway for a knife complaint just after 1am Thursday. Police contacted the victim who told them a white male threatened him with a knife and ran off. They spotted a suspect who matched the description given by the victim who resisted arrest…
Read MoreUPDATE: Georgetown Woman Charged in Lewes Area Crash that Left Two People Injured
UPDATE: 8/10/23: The Talk of Delmarva has learned more details on the crash that occurred yesterday on Coastal Highway just south of Shady Road in Lewes. At about 10:55 a.m., a Ford Escape was at the stop sign on northbound Coastal Highway waiting to turn left across the southbound lanes into the Home Depot Parking…
Read More$12,000 Reward Being Offered for Information Leading to Arrest in Sussex County Murder Case
It’s been well over two years, and still no arrest has been made in a local homicide case. Delaware Crime Stoppers is offering a $12,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in connection with the murder of 33-year-old Dioandre “Onnie” Gibbs of Lincoln. The murder occurred in Frankford in May of 2021. In the afternoon of…
Read MoreDover Woman Arrested Following Drug Investigation
A Dover woman has been arrested on drug dealing charges following an investigation at the Super Lodge on North DuPont Highway Wednesday evening. 31-year-old Emily Lowe was taken into custody without incident and found in possession of 92 bags of heroin and $405. Lowe was taken to Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution on outstanding capias’ and…
Read MoreUPDATE: Identification of 3-Year-Old Struck and Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash
Dover Woman Arrested for Attempted Robbery
Dover Police have arrested a 34-year-old Dover woman for an attempted robbery that occurred early Tuesday morning at the WSFS Bank. Police say that while the victim was getting money from the ATM, the woman approached him and said she had a gun and demanded him to turn over money. He then drove away without…
Read MoreTalbot County, Maryland Man Shot in Dispute over Common Girlfriend; Extensive Manhunt Leads to Arrest and Hospitalization of Suspect
A Clinton, Maryland man was arrested and is currently hospitalized following a 24-hour manhunt that ensued in Talbot County that covered several thousand acres of woods and marsh. The search continued all night during the severe storms of August 7 and 8th. The victim, identified as 39-year-old Jahari De’Mon Cooper of Talbot County, had been…
Read MoreDover Police Make Arrest in Weekend Burglary Case
Dover Police have arrested a 41-year-old Dover man for a burglary at El Nopal that occurred Saturday night. Police say he entered the business through an unsecured window, and once inside, stole an undisclosed amount of money and left. Detectives released images of the man to the public and to officers at Dover Police Department.…
Read MoreMD Man Charged after Milton area Crash
A 37 year old Bel Air, Maryland man is charged with DUI and assaulting police officers after a crash Monday night in Milton. A Delaware State Trooper saw a Pathfinder strike a construction barrier next to the left lane on Coastal Highway south of Broadkill Road. The Pathfinder also struck a fully marked DRBA Police…
Read MoreSentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Drug Offenses
A Salisbury man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison on drug offenses. Court officials say that because of 65 year old Eric Thomas’s prior convictions – four prior felony drug convictions – he will be required to serve 50% of his sentence before he may be eligible for parole. In May, Thomas was…
Read MoreEaston Police Investigating Shooting Death
Talbot County Officials Looking for Man Involved in Shooting Incident Sunday Night
Talbot County Sheriff’s officials are looking for a man involved in a shooting incident around 9pm on Sunday in the area of Tunis Mills Road and Unionville Road. Officials say Steward Ray fired several shots striking a victim and his vehicle several times. Ray drove off but collided with several parked cars in the area…
Read MoreLincoln Man Charged with Weapons Offenses Following Officer-involved Shooting
Delaware State Police were called for a domestic incident Sunday around 8pm. Witnesses say 49 year old Kenneth Fisher of Lincoln was armed with a handgun – and was spotted running down Johnson Road as troopers arrived. He was told to stop and show his hands, but Fisher reached into his waistband and one trooper…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Sentenced to 83 Years in Prison for 2nd Degree Murder
A Salisbury man has been sentenced to 83 years in prison for 2nd degree murder and other offenses. Wicomico County Circuit Court Judge Matthew Maciarello sentenced 39 year old Dionte Dutton after a jury convicted him last May of 2nd degree murder, 1st and 2nd degree assault, reckless endangerment, use of a handgun in the…
Read MoreSeaford Man Arrested for Felony Shoplifting
A Seaford man has been arrested for shoplifting at the Dover Walmart on Friday and Saturday. Delaware State Police were called for a shoplifting Friday morning. Investigation showed a black male damaged a locked drawer and stole two iPhone 14s. Later in the day Cheswold Police were called to the Walmart for a shoplifting by…
Read MoreUPDATE: 2nd Arrest in Fairground Drive Murder in Salisbury Monday Night
UPDATED – 08/05/23 – A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of 34 year old Keith Chaney of Salisbury on Monday. Maryland State Police have charged 24 year old Antonio Oliver of Salisbury with 1st degree murder and related offenses. He was arrested in Philadelphia Friday with assistance from the…
Read MoreEaston Man Charged in March Burglary
UPDATE: Second Person Arrested in Burglary and Theft Case
Update–8/3: Delaware State Police have arrested 20-year-old Damien Bozman of Seaford on numerous charges following an investigation into a series of thefts and burglaries that occurred last month. Detectives first identified and arrested Ryan Howell for thefts and burglaries. Howell was charged for these crimes on July 25th.  On August 2nd, detectives identified Bozman as the second…
Read MoreThree Arrested in Connection with Liquor Store Burglary in Seaford
Seaford Police have been investigating a case involving suspicious individuals who were connected to a burglary at a local liquor store. Police initially responded to the Stoney Brooke Apartment complex early Wednesday morning, where the suspicious individuals were described as wearing all-black clothing and full-face masks. The investigation revealed that they had burglarized the Express…
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