A WGMD Crime Watch Article
Lewes Man Charged with Felony Assault
A Lewes man has been arrested for assault after an incident Thursday night at the Hyatt House in Lewes. State Police were called just before 6pm after a guest told hotel staff that he’s killed his grandmother in a room. Police spoke with the suspect – 30 year old Dempsey Fritchey, who was detained. They…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Investigating Armed Robbery at Dover Smoke Shop
Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred Tuesday night at a smoke shop in Dover. Police say that on January 27th at about 10:00 PM, troopers were dispatched to the New York Smoke Shop on North Dupont Highway. They learned that two males armed with hatchets, entered the business and demanded the…
Read MorePolice Pursuit in Long Neck Ends With Arrest After Georgetown Woman Jumps Into Rehoboth Bay
Delaware State Police arrested a Georgetown woman after a pursuit in the Long Neck area Monday afternoon. Police say that at about 4:00 PM on January 26th, a member of the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force saw a Ford F-150 almost collide with another vehicle at the intersection while traveling eastbound on John J. Williams…
Read MoreSeaford Man Charged after Assaulting EMT
A Seaford man has been arrested after he assaulted a Blades Fire Company EMT on Wednesday night. Delaware State Police were called for a combative person in an ambulance on Serenity Circle in Seaford just before 11pm. When police arrived, they learned the 37 year old Nathan Ennels was being treated in the ambulance when…
Read MoreDSP Arrest 2 Millsboro Men after Drug and Weapons Investigation
Delaware State Police have arrested two Millsboro men on drug and weapons offenses. On Thursday, members of the Sussex County Drug Unit, Governor’s Task Force and SORT team went into a Friendship Road home with a search warrant after an investigation into the distribution of drugs from the residence. Police arrested 66 year old Douglas…
Read MoreUPDATED: Two Charged after Shooting Incident in Cordova
UPDATED – 0/23/26 – Two people have been charged in connection with an accidental shooting that occurred in Cordova on January 4th after a preliminary investigation indicated that a 2 year old got a hold of a firearm and discharged a round into a 4 year old sibling – striking them in the leg. The Talbot…
Read MoreHurlock Man Arrested for Setting Multiple Fires During Christmas Eve Domestic Dispute
In Dorchester County, Deputy State Fire Marshals have arrested a Hurlock man after determining he intentionally set multiple fires inside a home during an argument and physical altercation with his mother on Christmas Eve. Authorities say Matthew B. Haigis set several fires while his mother was still inside the residence on Skinners Run Road. Firefighters…
Read MoreCambridge, MD Police Investigating Attempted Carjacking
Cambridge Police are investigating an attempted carjacking that happened at Burger King on Ocean Gateway. Police responded to that location around 9:42 p.m. on January 19th. The victim told police that two Black males, about 20 years old, wearing black clothing and face masks, approached his vehicle after leaving the store. One of the men…
Read MoreUPDATED: Ongoing Investigation of Police-Involved Shooting in Salisbury
UPDATED–01/21/26: The Salisbury Police Department has issued a follow-up statement on the officer-involved shooting that occurred on November 2, 2025. 40-year-old David Evans was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead. The Independent Investigation Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General continues to investigate the incident. Anyone with…
Read MoreSchool Bus Driver Charged With Patronizing Prostitute
Dover Police have arrested a 62-year-old Dover man on charges of patronizing a prostitute earlier this month. While a local school district employee was reviewing video while investigating an unrelated incident on a school bus, the employee discovered footage showing the driver–Alvin Rohm– picking up a female in the area of Governors Avenue at Loockerman…
Read MoreCambridge Man Arrested Following Child Sexual Abuse Investigation
The Talbot County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 33-year-old Cambridge man following a rape and sexual child abuse investigation. Detectives say Everardo Rodas Juan Diego is accused of several criminal offenses against the juvenile girl in the Trappe area in April, 2025. Charges include second-degree rape, multiple sex offenses, sexual solicitation of a minor, assault,…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Arrest Seaford Man and Bridgeville Teen for Several Vehicle Thefts
Earlier this month, Delaware State Police troopers and detectives began investigating multiple vehicle thefts throughout western Sussex County. Following the investigation into the thefts, police have arrested 22-year-old Antwoine Savage of Seaford and a 16-year-old male, from Bridgeville for vehicle theft and related charges, and 20-year-old Lamir Faison of Bridgeville for gun and drug charges.…
Read MoreLaurel PD Arrest Haitian Man for Sexual Assault of a Child
Laurel Police have arrested a Haitian man after a reported sexual assault of a 7-year old female in December. The investigation led detectives to determine the assault occurred at the victim’s home and 40 year old Ricardo Desir of Haiti was identified as the suspect. Desir was arrested at his home on Friday and charged…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Indicted for Theft by Somerset County Grand Jury
A Salisbury man has been indicted by a Somerset County grand jury for the theft of over $670,000 from the Crisfield American Legion Post 16. Maryland State Police say 56 year old Donald Lee Waters was indicted Friday for theft, theft scheme and other financial offenses. An investigation by the Maryland State Police Criminal Enforcement…
Read MoreDSP Provide Update of Line-of-Duty Death Investigation at Wilmington DMV
The investigation into the shooting death of Cpl Matthew “Ty” Snook continues. Delaware State Police determined that Cpl Snook was the victim of a targeted attack against law enforcement by 44 year old Rahman Rose, who was living in the Wilmington area without a permanent address, told people that he believed the police were targeting…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Arrest Milton Woman for Robbery in Lewes
Delaware State Police have arrested a 41-year-old Milton woman in connection with a robbery at a Lewes Dollar General that occurred yesterday, January 13th. State Police responded to the store at about 7 p.m. The woman is accused of threatening employees implying she had a gun, stealing money, and then fleeing in a blue Ford…
Read MoreDover Police Investigating Shooting on South Governors Avenue
Dover Police were called for a shooting that occurred just before 4am on Monday on South Governors Avenue. Police found evidence of a shooting – and contacted two victims who advised they were shot at by two unknown suspects, but not injured. However while police were on the scene – a 24 year old Dover…
Read MoreGeorgetown Woman Arrested Following Probation & Parole Search
A Georgetown woman has been arrested for possession of a destructive weapon and drug offenses after a Probation and Parole search in Georgetown. Probation & Parole conducted an administrative search at 34 year old Amanda Seward’s McColley’s Chapel Road residence and requested the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force after a search turned up drugs, paraphernalia…
Read MoreTrucker Who Sexually Abused Minor Relative Sentenced to Over 27 Years for Child Porn in Delaware
An out-of-state trucker has been sentenced in the US District Court for the District of Delaware for transporting, receiving and possessing child sexual abuse material. David Morrison was sentenced by US District Judge Maryellen Noreika last Thursday. An investigation into Morrison began after law enforcement received 13 cyber tips from the National Center for Missing…
Read MoreUPDATED: Milford Police Arrest Suspect in Attempted Burglary at Local Bank
UPDATED – 01/12/26 – Milford Police identified the suspect in an attempted burglary of the Del-One Federal Credit Union in Milford last Thursday as 26 year old John Carey, Jr. of Dover. Carey was arrested on Friday and charged with the following offenses: Attempted Burglary 3rd Degree (Felony)Â Attempted Theft $1500 of Greater (Felony)Â Criminal…
Read MoreState Police Arrest Felton Man for 5th Offense DUI
A traffic stop in Felton Saturday led to the arrest of a Felton man. Delaware State Police on patrol on Henry Cowgill Road saw a GMC weaving in and out of its lane. A computer check showed the vehicle had an unregistered tag and the vehicle was stopped. The driver was identified as 64 year…
Read MoreSingle Vehicle Crash East of Laurel Takes Down Utility Pole & Wires
Delaware State Police were called to Carey’s Camp Road east of Laurel for a single vehicle hit and run collision. Police learned that a vehicle traveling westbound on Carey’s Camp Road left the roadway in a curve and struck a utility pole. The driver left the scene, but was later located by troopers investigating the…
Read MoreUPDATED: Wilmington Woman Arrested in 2023 Murder of Mother in Dover
UPDATED – 01/09/26 – A Wilmington woman has been arrested for a 2023 Dover murder. Delaware State Police have arrested 46 year old Krista Rule of Wilmington after she was indicted on Tuesday by a Kent County Grand jury for the murder of her mother, 72 year old Denise Wood. In June of 2023, police…
Read MoreUPDATE: Altercation Involving Four Students at Parkside High School in Salisbury
UPDATE: 4:30 p.m. Paul Butler who is the Director of Communications and Community Outreach for Wicomico County Public Schools tells the Talk of Delmarva that today’s incident involved four students and was handled in under 60 seconds. In Parkside’s message to the parents, the school informed them of an altercation that occurred in one of…
Read MoreMultiple Vehicles Damaged From Shots Fired in Cambridge
The Cambridge, Maryland Police Department is investigating an incident in which shots were fired. Police were dispatched to Noble Street at approximately 1:35 a.m. on January 4th following reports of multiple shots fired. Officers found multiple spent shell casings for 9mm ammunition on the ground. They also located 4 vehicles that had been damaged from…
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