A WGMD Crime Watch Article
Criminal Investigation Underway After Dumpster Fire on University of Delaware Campus
A criminal investigation is now underway by the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s office and University of Delaware Police after a fire was intentionally set in a trash dumpster located behind Smyth Hall on the campus of the University of Delaware around 5:30 p.m. yesterday. Officials remind members of the UD community to be vigilant. If…
Read MoreCrisfield Man Arrested for Possessing and Distributing Child Pornography
Troopers in Somerset County arrested a Crisfield man this morning after an investigation led to evidence of possession and distribution of child pornography. On May 17, 2022, troopers served a search warrant at the home of 25-year-old Daniel Alexander Elliot. A preliminary forensic review of his cellphone revealed numerous images of child pornography which were…
Read More29-Year-Old Man in Wicomico County Sentenced to 98 Years for Sex Crimes
In Wicomico County, 29-year-old Francisco Barrales-Aguirre has been sentenced to 98 years of incarceration after being convicted in November of Sexual Abuse of a Minor, three counts of Attempted Second-Degree Rape, and related offenses. If Barrales-Aguirre is ever released from prison, he will be subject to lifetime sex offender supervision by the department of parole…
Read More18-Year-Old Wanted for Felony Assault
The Delaware State Police is currently looking for an 18-year-old who is wanted for a felony assault that occurred last week in Rehoboth Beach. According to DSP, Alisha Hurst may be in the Milton or Rehoboth Beach areas in Sussex County. If you know of Hurst’s whereabouts, you can contact Corporal T. White at Troop…
Read MoreTwo Teens Charged in Thefts of Wicomico County Public Schools Vehicles
Two boys–ages 16 and 17– have been arrested and charged following an investigation stemming from thefts of Wicomico County Public Schools transportation vehicles that occurred on Jersey Road in Salisbury at the end of December. The theft of a Wicomico County Public Schools school bus occurred on December 28th, 2022, and two Wicomico County Public…
Read More57-Year-Old Man Sentenced in Wicomico County for Sexual Abuse of Minor and First-Degree Rape
57-year-old Prentice Harris has been sentenced to Life without the possibility of Parole, 3 consecutive Life sentences, plus 65 years in prison. Harris was convicted on March 16th of this year after a two-day jury trial, of Sexual Abuse of a Minor, three counts of First-Degree Rape, four counts of Second-Degree Rape, and related offenses.…
Read MoreGreenwood Man Arrested in Milford for Robbery and Assault
A 21-year-old Greenwood man has been arrested for a robbery and assault that occurred on May 7th on South Walnut Street in the area of Riverwalk. Milford Police say the victim suffered an injury to the face. After striking the victim, the robber fled with the person’s property. The victim was taken to the hospital,…
Read MoreEaston Police Investigate Walmart Theft Case Involving Two Juvenile Girls
Easton, Maryland Police responded to Walmart on Elliot Road in reference to theft involving two girls, ages 13 and 11. Upon arrival, the loss prevention officer had recovered the stolen merchandise valued at over $1,000. The two girls had walked off the property. They were ultimately released to the custody of a family member. Due…
Read MoreVirginia Man Sentenced in Worcester County on Sex Charges
A McLean, Virginia man has been sentenced to serve 25 years in prison for convictions on charges of sexual abuse of a minor and third degree sex offense. Worcester County Circuit Court Judge Beau Oglesby suspended all but 10 years of the sentence and placed 32 year old Alexander Wu on 5 years of supervised…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Deadly Shooting at Bridgeville Party Sunday Night
A shooting on Mill Park Drive near Bridgeville Sunday night has left one man dead. Delaware State Police were called to Mill Park Drive around 7pm where they found 23 year old Orbby Holder of Bridgeville on the front yard of a residence with gun shot wounds. Holder was taken to an area hospital where…
Read MoreDSP Investigation Near Bridgeville
Delaware State Police are currently conducting a criminal investigation in the 21000 block of Mill Park Drive, Bridgeville. As a result, there is an increased police presence in the area. Mill Park Drive is closed until further notice. At this time this is an active and ongoing investigation. Additional information will be released once available.
Read MoreDover PD Investigating Vehicle Struck by Gun Fire
Dover Police are investigating a shots fired complaint where a vehicle was damaged in the area of New Burton Road and Waples Avenue. Officers in the area heard the gun shots and when they arrived to investigate, were contacted by a 38 year old man from Hartly who told them his vehicle was struck as…
Read MoreDelaware Man and Woman Charged in Sex and Labor Trafficking of 13 Victims
A federal grand jury in the District of Delaware has returned an indictment charging a Delaware man and woman with sex trafficking, labor trafficking and related charges. The two are charged with aiding and abetting one another in committing sex trafficking and forced labor trafficking against 13 victims. The allegations of the indictment include: •…
Read MoreDover Man Faces Drug Dealing Charges Following Traffic Stop
A 53-year-old Dover man faces drug dealing charges following a traffic stop that took place yesterday morning in Dover. At about 8:30, a trooper on patrol conducted a traffic stop on a silver minivan parked in the fire lane in the Rodney Village Shopping Center. The trooper identified the driver as Gregory Dove. The trooper…
Read More18-Year-Old Arrested and Charged Again for Sexual Solicitation of a Minor
An 18-year-old charged with sexually assaulting and soliciting a 13-year-old from an investigation in December 2022, faces new charges this month for soliciting another 13-year-old girl. According to the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office, 18-year-old Robert Allen Dust was once again charged with displaying obscene material to a minor, three counts of child porn solicit subject,…
Read MoreDelmar Man Sentenced to 15 Years for First-Degree Assault
Charles Ecker, who previously lived in Delmar, Maryland has been sentenced to fifteen years in the Division of Corrections on assault charges, according to the Office of the State’s Attorney for Wicomico County. Ecker was convicted on February 28th, 2023 following a two-day jury trial of one count of First-Degree Assault, one count of Second-Degree…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $1.8-million from Salisbury Business
A Salisbury man has pleaded guilty to a wire fraud conspiracy and to aggravated identity theft in connection with the theft of over $1.8-million from Shore Appliance Connection. According to the plea agreement, 54 year old Stephen Franklin was the COO at Accurate Optical and with the owners of Accurate Optical he purchased East Coast…
Read MoreDover Police Investigating Shots Fired at Homes Near South Queen Street
Dover Police Department are investigating a shots fired complaint in the area of South Queen and West Reed Streets. The police investigation found two homes and a vehicle had been struck by gunfire. Both homes were occupied at the time of shooting – there were no injuries reported. Police say there are no leads at…
Read MoreNeighbor Arrested After Shot Fired at Home in Dover
An investigation into shots fired at a home on Cathy Avenue in Dover has led to the arrest of a neighbor. Delaware State Police were called last Thursday after a homeowner reported his home was struck by gunfire. Police learned that a 13 year old boy was in his room earlier in the day when…
Read MoreFrankford Man Arrested on Weapons Charges
A call for a man with a gun led to the arrest of a 28 year old Evelio Alvarez of Frankford late Saturday night. Police were heading to Robin Hood Road in Delmar when they learned Alvarez was driving off in a Dodge Durango. Troopers found the SUV on Old Stage Road in Laurel and…
Read MoreCheswold Man Charged with 9th Offense DUI
A traffic stop in Dover Saturday afternoon resulted in a DUI arrest for a Cheswold man. A Delaware State Trooper on patrol spotted a pickup truck swerving on South Dupont Highway near Walnut Shade Road. The trooper stopped the pickup and contacted the driver, 44 year old Christopher Harris, and smelled alcohol coming from his…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shooting in Dover Saturday Night
A shooting just before midnight Saturday in Dover is under investigation by Delaware State Police. Police responded to South Governors Avenue where they found a 19 year old Dover man who was shot in the leg as he left a nearby party. Several vehicles were also struck during the incident – as well as the…
Read MoreSeaford Man Charged with Illegal Lottery Operation
An investigation by the Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s Gaming Enforcement and Seaford Police have arrested a man for operating an illegal lottery from a residence in Seaford. Police went into a home on Woolford Street with a search warrant and arrested 58 year old Ramon Diaz-Lopez. Police also seized gambling equipment and US…
Read MoreBerlin, Maryland Man Sentenced for Sex Crimes
A 62-year-old Berlin, Maryland man was sentenced this week for his convictions on one count of third-degree sex offense and one count of second-degree assault. The Honorable Brian D. Shockley of the Worcester County Circuit Court ordered Todd Yates to serve 10 years on each count, consecutively, and suspended 7 years of that sentence. Yates…
Read MoreSeaford Man Caught in the Act of Burglarizing Newark Hotel
A 51-year-old Seaford man is facing several criminal charges after Delaware State Police caught him in the act of burglarizing a hotel in the Newark area yesterday. A trooper on patrol saw him carrying bolt cutters in the parking lot within the fenced-off property of the Country Inn and Suites on Old Churchmans Road. The…
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