A WGMD Crime Watch Article
Five Charged after Laurel Drug Investigation
A drug investigation by Laurel Police ended with the arrest of five people. Police executed a search warrant on Friday at the Hollybrook Apartment Complex where they seized crack cocaine, methamphetamine and U-S currency. Laurel Police arrested: 43 year old Paul Parker of Laurel 38 year old Otis Williams of Laurel 36 year old Brian…
Read MoreUPDATE: Life in Prison Plus 30 Years for Salisbury Man Convicted in Fairground Drive Shooting in Wicomico County
UPDATED – 01/17/25 – A Salisbury man has been sentenced for murder. The Wicomico County State’s Attorney’s office says 26 year old Antonio Oliver was convicted by a Wicomico County jury last October. On Thursday Oliver was sentenced to life in prison plus 30 years with 10 of those thirty years without the possibility of…
Read MoreTraffic Stop Near Seaford Ends in Arrest for Weapons & Drug Charges
Seaford teen has been arrested after a traffic stop Wednesday in the Seaford area. Delaware State Police say that members of the Governor’s Task Force were patrolling on Concord Road near Tranquill Boulevard near Seaford when they saw a Ford Edge with a registration violation. Detectives stopped the Edge and spoke with the driver, 19…
Read MoreCONSUMER ALERT: Avoiding Fraudulent Charities and Scams While Donating to California Wildfire Relief
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown is warning consumers to beware of fraudulent charities and scams when donating to the relief efforts to help ease the devastating impact of multiple wildfires that are currently burning large swaths of the Los Angeles region in California. Many individuals are eager to help those affected by this unprecedented…
Read MoreDelmar Man Sentenced To Six Years Of Active Incarceration For Failing To Stop At Crash Scene Involving Death
A 42-year-old Delmar, Delaware man–Graham Arthur– was sentenced in the Circuit Court for Wicomico County for Failing to Stop at Scene Involving Death following a plea hearing on January 10th. The Honorable Matthew A. Maciarello, Associate Judge of the Circuit Court of Wicomico County sentenced Arthur to the maximum sentence of ten years imprisonment, suspending…
Read MoreTwo Arrested On Firearm and Drug Charges Following Drug Investigation
Dover Police have arrested a 25-year-old Camden, Delaware man and a 23-year-old Wilmington man on drug and firearm charges following a drug investigation on Tuesday night. The investigation began last night shortly after 10 pm when members of the Street Crimes Unit contacted Darrell Boyd of Wilmington on Haman Drive in reference to a drug…
Read MoreDover Police Arrest 2 Teens After Pursuit in Stolen Vehicle
Two teens have been arrested after a vehicle pursuit in a stolen vehicle in Dover. On Monday, Dover Police received a report of a stolen red Hyundai Elantra. Around 3:30 Monday afternoon a Dover K-9 Officer spotted the vehicle traveling eastbound on West Loockerman Street and tried to stop the car, but the driver kept…
Read MoreMaryland Transportation Authority Warning About Smishing Scams
The Maryland Transportation Authority is warning you to be on the lookout for SMS phishing scams. These are text messages claiming you owe money for unpaid tolls – and are designed to trick you into paying a fake toll debt. Transportation officials say the most recent attacks replicate the look and logo of correspondence from…
Read MoreMilford Man Arrested after Attempted Burglary Early Sunday Morning
Milford Police were called for an alarm at the Shore Stop on Bay Road just before 1am on Sunday. Officers arriving at the scene saw the glass front door was damaged, but no entry had been made into the business. Investigation led police to 33 year old Bryant Ratlief of Milford as the suspect. He…
Read MoreMD State Fire Marshal Investigating Fire at YMCA of the Chesapeake in Easton
A fire at the YMCA of the Chesapeake is under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Easton firefighters were called to Peachblossom Road in Easton around 12:30 on Saturday afternoon. The fire was discovered by the alarm company and employees – a fire alarm and sprinkler were activated – which contained the fire. Investigators…
Read MoreDover Woman Arrested on Warrants During Traffic Stop by Felton Police
A Dover woman was arrested by Felton Police on Friday during a traffic stop in Felton. During the investigation police learned the passenger, 36 year old Ashley Hurd of Dover, was wanted on an outstanding warrant. She was arrested and arraigned by JP Court 7 and is being held in default of a $1500 secured…
Read MoreUPDATED: Randon Wilkerson Appeal Denied by DE Supreme Court
UPDATED – 01/12/25 – The Delaware Supreme Count affirmed the Superior Court’s finding that Randon Wilkerson could not assert the involuntary intoxication defense as a matter of law. Wilkerson, in a drug-induced birthday celebration in April of 2021, became violent and killed Delmar Police Cpl Keith Heacook who was responding to a 9-1-1 call from…
Read MoreDagsboro Man Wanted by Bethany Beach Police for Home Improvement Fraud
The Bethany Beach Police Department needs your help in locating 26-year-old Dylan Crew of Dagsboro. Crew has been known to operate under the business name of “Coastline Contractors Group.” Crew currently has four active warrants for his arrest in Delaware. He is wanted by the Bethany Beach Police Department to answer to the following charges:…
Read MoreGeorgetown Man Sentenced to More Than Four Decades in Prison for Fatal Assault
Following an investigation into the murder of 38-year-old Paul McCarter that happened in September 2022, Â 26-year-old Kevin Shorter was sentenced to 45 years in prison. The sentencing in December was for convictions of Murder 2nd Degree and Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony. This sentence was the result of a…
Read MoreUPDATED: Arrest Warrants Issued Worcester County Sheriff for 2 after Investigating a Shooting in Pocomoke
UPDATED – 01/07/25 – Worcester County Sheriff’s Office continue to investigate a shooting at a convenience store in Pocomoke on Sunday, January 5th just before 10am. Detectives say 18 year old Evrin Holden, Junior of Pocomoke approached the parking lot in front of the Duck In where 19 year old Jymere Williams of Pocomoke was…
Read MoreLewes Man Charged with Stalking & Harassment
Delaware State Police have arrested a Lewes man after a woman contacted police with a report of harassment and stalking that occurred throughout December in Lewes. Police learned that the victim received over 40 emails during the span of one week from an acquaintance – 39 year old Daniel Wilkowski. Police say these emails were…
Read MoreMaryland State Police Uncover Suspected Cocaine, Heroin During Traffic Stop in Worcester County
 Maryland State Police arrested a Greenwood, Delaware woman early this morning after uncovering suspected cocaine and heroin during a traffic stop in Worcester County. 39-year-old Maria Milagros Garcia is charged with six counts of possession of a controlled dangerous substance, concealment of a dangerous weapon, and other traffic-related offenses. Shortly before 12:30 a.m., a…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Arrest Felton Man for 5th Offense Felony DUI and Firearm Charges on New Year’s Day
Delaware State Police have arrested a Delmar man for 5th offense DUI. According to police, 41-year-old Nicholas Maltas faces multiple charges after a concerned citizen reported an erratic driver on New Year’s Day in Felton. At approximately 7:30 p.m., a caller contacted 911 about an SUV with an undisclosed Pennsylvania registration driving erratically and nearly causing…
Read MoreMillsboro Police Looking for Man Wanted for Domestic 3rd Degree Assault
The Millsboro Police Department is asking for your help in locating Camren Pack after a domestic incident that occurred on New Year’s Eve in the Mill Chase Apartment Complex. Pack is wanted for: Assault in the 3rd degree (Class A Misdemeanor) and two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Class A Misdemeanor). Anyone…
Read MoreVictim Shot During Altercation in Seaford; Police Investigating
The Seaford Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on December 28th around 7:50 PM. A victim, shot during an altercation outside a business on South Bradford Street, fled to New Street and called 911. The victim was hospitalized with serious injuries. So far, no suspects have been identified. Additional Information from the Seaford…
Read MoreTwo Charged With Assault, Disorderly Conduct Following Fight at at High School Basketball Game
Deputies from the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office have charged two individuals–both from Easton, Maryland with assault and disorderly conduct stemming from an incident during a basketball game at St. Michaels High School. The individuals facing those charges include 60-year-old Leonard Darnell Bell and 22-year-old Kasai Jermaine Thompson. According to the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office, On…
Read MoreGeorgetown Man Arrested Following Pursuit in Stolen Vehicle
A Georgetown man has been arrested following the theft of a vehicle and pursuit on Friday, December 27th. Delaware State Police were called to the Shoppes at Long Neck around 6:30am for a report of a vehicle theft. Around noon the vehicle was located by members of the Governor’s Task Force and a traffic stop…
Read MoreUPDATED: Two Arrested in Christmas Eve Shooting in Dover
UPDATED – 12/28/24 – Two juveniles have been arrested by Dover Police in connection with the Christmas Eve shooting of 14 year old Juwan Walker. Members of the Department’s Special Operations Response Team executed a search warrant on a residence on Stevenson Drive where a 13 year old male suspect was arrested. Police arrested a…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Arrested on Firearms & Theft Charges
Early Friday morning Salisbury Police were called to Richwil Drive for a report of shots fired. Police arrived at the scene just before 5am and met with a witness who saw a man tampering with her vehicle outside her residence. She confronted the man who displayed a firearm and fired several shots in the air…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Detectives Arrest Laurel Pair Following Probation & Parole Search
The Delaware State Police have arrested 29-year-old Devin Collins and 31-year-old Brittany Gray, both of Laurel, Delaware, on several gun and drug charges following an administrative search conducted by Probation and Parole on Monday. On December 23rd, a search of Devin Collins’ residence on South Summer Court in Laurel, led to the discovery of guns and illicit drugs. During…
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