A WGMD Crime Watch Article
Middletown, DE Man Convicted in 16-Kilogram Drug Conspiracy
A Middletown man has been convicted on charges to distribute drugs. Acting US Attorney for the District of Delaware says 54 year old Dwayne Fountain was convicted by a federal jury on February 24th – and acquitted on three related charges. During trial a network of co-conspirators was identified that stretched from Scranton, PA to…
Read MoreUPDATED: Milford Man Wanted for Attempted Murder Extradited to Delaware
UPDATED – 03/03/25 – A 37 year old Milford man wanted for attempted murder has been extradited back to Delaware from Philadelphia with the assistance of the Delaware Department of Justice. Derrick Legree has been formally charged in connection with a November 3, 2024 attempted murder investigation. He is charged with multiple offenses: Attempted Murder…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Arrest Suspect in Shooting Near Frankford
UPDATED – 03/03/25 – A teen wanted for attempted murder and related charges has been arrested by Delaware State Police. Police determined that 18 year old Kelvin Wescott of Seaford was the suspect in a shooting incident on Gum Tree Road in Frankford on February 2nd after an argument between Wescott and the victim turned violent.…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested after Shots Fired Complaint
A Dover man has been arrested on weapons charges after an incident Friday night on East Division Street. Dover Police say just after 10:30 police received several reports of gunshots being fired and one caller to 9-1-1 reported a man armed with a knife who was running and screaming. Police determined the shots were coming…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shots Fired in Lincoln Friday Night
Delaware State Police were called to Bunting Avenue in Lincoln Friday night for a report of shots fired. Police learned that just before 10pm an unknown number of shots were fired from a light-colored vehicle – two vehicles were struck – one that was occupied by two people – neither was injured. Police ask anyone…
Read MoreHead-on Crash Near Greenwood Injures Five
A Georgetown man has been arrested following a vehicle crash near Greenwood Saturday night. Delaware State Police were called just after 9:30 for a crash on Route 13 near Adams Road. Police learned that 25 year old Juventino Montoya of Georgetown was the driver of a Nissan traveling northbound in the southbound lanes on Route…
Read MoreUPDATED: Laurel Man Sentenced for 2nd Offense Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material
UPDATED – 3/01/25 – A Laurel man was sentenced Friday in the US District Court for the District of Delaware for possession of child sexual abuse material. Officials say Michael Natale pleaded guilty in October of last year after he was found having online conversations with another individual on the instant messaging platform, ‘Kik,’ where they…
Read MoreSelbyville Man Charged with Impersonating a Police Officer
Delaware State Police were called for a suspicious vehicle on Laurel Road near Millsboro Highway. Police learned from a 23 year old victim from Laurel that he had been driving eastbound on Nine Food Road when a white Dodge Magnum with Arizona registration pulled behind him and activated flashing red and blue lights. As the…
Read MoreLewes Man Charged with 6th Offense DUI After Crash
A Lewes man has been arrested following the investigation into a crash Wednesday evening. Delaware State Police were called for a crash on Hudson Road near Route 9 near Milton around 6:30pm and learned the driver of a pickup, later identified as 37 year old Thomas Clendaniel of Lewes, left the scene on foot. Police…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Arrest Two 18-Year-Olds in Millsboro Robbery
Delaware State Police have arrested two 18-year-olds –Jyair Freeman of Smyrna and Tizonn Trotter of Elkton– following a robbery in Millsboro. Police responded to Lucky Lane on Tuesday afternoon, February 25th. Police say a 15-year-old had arranged via social media to sell sweatshirts, believing he was meeting a cousin. When the green Kia Soul arrived…
Read MoreDMV Issues Warning About Toll Text Phishing Scam
If you’ve received a text message claiming that you have an unpaid toll, it’s a scam. In response to a recent spike in Short Message Service (SMS) phishing scams referencing E-ZPass, the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds all customers that E-ZPass Delaware will never contact them via text or email to pay a…
Read MoreDover Woman Arrested for Burglary and Theft at Burger King
Dover Police have arrested a Dover woman following a burglary and theft at Burger King early Tuesday morning. The investigation began at 5:28 a.m., when Officers were called to Burger King for the report of a burglary. Police say she had forced her way into the business through the drive-thru window and once inside, removed…
Read MoreUPDATE: Arrest Made; DSP Investigating 2 Reports of Shots Fired at Same Dover Residence
UPDATE: Delaware State Police Detectives have arrested a 17-year-old from Dover in connection with a shooting that occurred in Dover last month. He has been charged with several crimes, arraigned by Kent County Family Court, and committed to Stevenson House Detention Center on a $50,000 secured bond. The shooting occurred on the evening of January…
Read MoreAttorney General Brown Joins 38-State and Territory Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Take Action Against Rise in Organized Retail Crime
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a 38-state and territory bipartisan coalition urging Congress to take action to address the rise in organized retail crime across the country. Attorney General Brown says organized retail crime harms businesses and devastates entire communities that rely on these retailers for groceries, medications, and everyday household items. He…
Read MoreWorcester County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Report of Suspicious Activity Near Propane Tanks
The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office recently received a report from the management of Camden Petroleum Services, located in Pocomoke City, Maryland, regarding a suspicious vehicle. According to the report, a red Ford Focus was observed parked near the propane tanks. Two Middle Eastern men were seen outside the vehicle, appearing to inspect the tanks. One…
Read MoreUPDATE: Arrest Made; Shooting in Greensboro, MD Under investigation
UPDATE: An arrest has been made in the case of a shooting incident that occurred at the Save-A-Lot grocery store in Greensboro, Maryland, on February 12th. Today, the Criminal Investigation Division of the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office arrested 47-year-old Jeffery Joseph Smith Sr. of Baltimore, Maryland. Smith has been charged with multiple offenses, including first-degree…
Read MoreTwo Arrested on Firearm Charges After Threatening People at Party; Teen Faces Marijuana Charge
Residents of a home in Salisbury who were hosting a party were interrupted by uninvited guests. On February 22nd at just before 6 P.M., Wicomico County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a home located on Only Road. The victims reported a small group of individuals who no one knew, arrived at the party and…
Read MoreOcean City Police Mourns the Loss of Two Former Seasonals Killed in the line of Duty
The Ocean City, Maryland Police Department is grieving the loss of two former seasonal officers after a tragic day for law enforcement on Saturday, February 22nd. Officers Cameron Girvin and Christopher Reese proudly served the Virginia Beach Police Department before being killed in the line of duty. The pair conducted a traffic stop on Friday,…
Read MoreTwo Arrested For Drug Dealing Following Traffic Stop in Dover
Dover Police have arrested 24-year-old Jaimere Harrison of Dover and 21-year-old Kemya Dennis of Georgetown on drug dealing charges following a traffic stop Friday. The Department’s Drug, Vice, and Organized Crime Unit and Street Crimes Unit stopped a vehicle Friday at 4:03 p.m. on State Route 1 in the area of Dover Air Force Base. During the…
Read MoreUPDATED: MSP Identify Salisbury Shooting Victim
UPDATED – 02/23/25 – Maryland State Police have identified the victim as 57 year old Roy Walters of Salisbury. Walters was pronounced dead by EMS personnel from the Salisbury Fire Department. When Salisbury Police entered Walter’s home he was found lying on the floor unresponsive. Maryland State Police Homicide Unit was requested to take the lead…
Read MoreLewes Man Arrested in Newark Carjacking
A Lewes man has been arrested for an armed robbery in Newark Friday morning just after 10. Delaware State Police were called to the Sonesta Suites for a reported carjacking and learned a handicapped victim was sitting in his car when a white male suspect approached and asked if he needed help with his wheelchair.…
Read MoreBridgeville Man Arrested on 7th Offense DUI by Seaford PD
Seaford Police conducted a computer registration check on a vehicle traveling on Bridgeville Highway and found the driver was wanted by Georgetown Police. A traffic stop was made and police confirmed the driver, 60 year old William Terry of Bridgeville, was the wanted subject. As police arrested Terry they saw signs of impairment and further…
Read MoreResident in Lewes Arrested for Operation of Clandestine Laboratory, Possession of Methamphetamine
During a continuing and long-term drug investigation, members of the Lewes Police Department yesterday executed a search warrant at a home on Beebe Avenue. This search was for a potential drug laboratory used for the manufacture of Methamphetamine. Lewes Police Department officers found numerous chemical compounds, ingredients, tools and devices which were set up in…
Read MoreFRAUD ALERT: Credit Card Skimming Device Recovered From Georgetown Area Store
The Georgetown Police Department has recovered a credit card skimming device from El Mercado store on Layton Avenue. Skimming devices are used to steal customers’ banking information. Officers are contacting local businesses to ensure they regularly check for these types of devices. If you or anybody you know has visited El Mercado since Saturday, February…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested Following Vape Shop Burglaries & Pursuit
Dover Police have arrested a 22-year-old Dover man following two burglaries and a pursuit late Wednesday night. The Dover Police Department took the report at about 10:15 p.m. of a burglary at First State Vape on North DuPont Highway. Officers found the front door shattered. The front glass was broken, and police say someone entered…
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