A WGMD Crime Watch Article
Clayton Woman Arrested for Dover Burglary
Delaware State Police arrested 44 year old Lori Davenport of Clayton for the burglary of a Dover residence on August 21st around 4pm on Dinahs Corner Road in Dover. A few days before a witness contacted the homeowner about a suspicious woman seen leaving the property in a green sedan and weed whacker sticking out…
Read MoreFrederica Man Arrested by Felton Police for Disregarding an Officer
A Frederica man was arrested Thursday by Felton Police last week after disregarding a police officer. An officer conducting traffic enforcement in a fully marked police vehicle watched as 21 year old Nicholas Stryker of Frederica passed and pulled a wheelie – and then a second one as the officer pulled along side him and…
Read MoreAG Jennings Files Lawsuit Against Chemical Companies for Causing Contamination of Delaware’s Natural Resources
The Delaware Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit to hold numerous companies accountable for contaminating Delaware’s natural resources with PFAS. The lawsuit alleges that 3M Company and other manufacturers of aqueous film-forming foam or AFFF, a specialized firefighting foam product used at airports and military bases, damaged Delaware’s environment and jeopardized Delawarean’s health by…
Read MoreHomeless Sex Offender Notification
The following people are not wanted, according to Delaware State Police. This is a Homeless Sex Offender Public Notification. If you have information that the listed people are occupying a residence, please call 302-672-5306. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
Read MoreProbation and Parole to Support Halloween Safety on Tuesday Evening
This coming Tuesday night, October 31st Probation Officers will be out in the community to help support Halloween safety for kids and families. Designated probationers are required to remain inside their homes with outside lights turned off and are prohibited from distributing candy or participating in Halloween-related activities. High risk homeless sex offenders under Probation supervision are…
Read MoreWarrant Apprehension Operation Covering Multiple Locations in Wicomico County Leads to Arrests of 7 Individuals
During the course of a warrant apprehension operation this week in Wicomico County, 7 people were arrested for warrants–two of the seven were charged with controlled dangerous substance offenses. Among those arrested include 45-year-old Heather Jean Bounds– a warrant for false imprisonment, 45-year-old John Lewis Madden who is charged with VOP- assault, and 35-year-old Cameron…
Read MoreMinnesota Man Arrested in Felton, DE for Domestic Violence; Head-Butting, Spitting on Police Officers
A 38-year-old Minneapolis, Minnesota man has been arrested for a domestic incident that ocurred on East Sewell Street in Felton on Wednesday evening. Police say Gerome Jiggetts fled the scene before police arrived. Jiggetts reportedly punched the victim in the face, attempted to throw hot cooking grease on the person, and stole the victim’s phone–preventing…
Read MoreUPDATED: 2nd Salisbury Man Sentenced for Conspiracy & Identity Theft
UPDATED – 10/26/23 – A Salisbury man has been sentenced to over 30 months in federal prison for wire fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft. A U-S District Court Judge Thursday sentenced 48 year old Duane Larmore in connection with the theft of over $1.8-million fro Shore Appliance Connection, where he was employed. Larmore was…
Read MoreGreenwood Man Arrested for Stealing Light Poles
Delaware State Police have arrested a 55-year-old Greenwood man for stealing two 40-foot light poles from a 73-year-old homeowner’s property on Rockin Way in Ellendale last week. Richard Boyd was arrested on Monday afternoon and charged with two felonies—Theft Greater than $1500 and Victim is Older than 62 Years of Age and Conspiracy 2nd Degree. Boyd was…
Read MoreDover Police Investigating Armed Carjacking at Sam’s Club
Dover Police are looking for two individuals following an armed carjacking that occurred yesterday evening at Sam’s Club. Officers arrived at Sam’s Club after 7 p.m. The victim, a 26-year-old Magnolia man, told them he was approached by two black males in the parking lot, one of which was armed with a handgun. They demanded…
Read MoreDSP Looking for Man Wanted for Domestic Incidents in Sussex County
Delaware State Police are looking for a man wanted for several felony domestic-related incidents over the past two months in Sussex County. Police say 58 year old Matthew Satterfield may be in the Milford area, but attempts to locate him have not been successful. If you know where Satterfield is – contact DSP at Troop…
Read MoreLaurel Police Looking for Suspect in Oct 16 Pursuit
Laurel Police are looking for a suspect in connection with a high-speed vehicle pursuit that occurred on Monday, October 16th just before 8pm. A patrol officer tried to conduct a traffic stop on a green Civic that was in excess of 100mph in a 55mph zone and had fictitious registration. The officer discontinued pursuit after…
Read MorePhiladelphia Man Charged after Shots Fired at Dover Convenience Store
A Philadelphia man has been arrested by Dover Police after a shots fired complaint on Sunday just after 12:30am at the 7-11. Police found damage to the store and the investigation showed that 25 year old Quadir Petty Smith was holding a firearm and pointing it at people at the scene. Police don’t know if…
Read MoreBridgeville Man Arrested for Robbery in Seaford
A 31-year-old Bridgeville man has been arrested following a robbery that occurred yesterday evening in the area of N. Front St and Poplar St. The victim saw that the man later identified as 31-year-old Shawn Warren of Bridgeville appeared to have a firearm and made him give him the book bag, which contained personal property,…
Read MoreMilford Man Charged with 5th Offense DUI
A Milford man has been arrested on DUI and other offenses. A Delaware State Police trooper on patrol observed a white male driving a pickup truck in the area of Unity Lane and Deep Branch Road in Greenwood. A computer check showed the owner, 32 year old Dwayne Waltman of Milford, had a revoked driver’s…
Read MorePrincess Anne PD Trying to Identify Burglary Suspect
Princess Anne Police are investigating a burglary at the Dollar General Store on Saturday around 3am. Police say someone entered the store by kicking in the glass front door and then tried to pry open the cigarette case. The suspect left with merchandise and left. Police describe the suspect as a white or light-skinned man…
Read MoreTraffic Stop led To Arrest of Dover Woman
A Dover woman has charged with drug offenses after she was stopped in a stolen vehicle Wednesday morning. Dover Police officers on patrol spotted a Honda SUV that was reported stolen from Maryland and performed a traffic stop. Police arrested 29 year old Toneika Mclean and during a search of the vehicle located 750 bags…
Read MoreYour Help Needed to Locate Suspect in Princess Anne Attempted Murder
Your help is needed to locate a man wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred in Somerset County in September. Maryland State Police are looking for 20 year old Robert Harris of Princess Anne. There is an arrest warrant for him for an attempted murder that occurred around 3am on Saturday, September 9th at…
Read MoreProsecutors Secure Convictions Against Kent County Couple Due to Child Abuse
A Kent County couple been convicted of child abuse and other crimes. According to the Delaware Department of Justice, 46-year-old Mary Vinson and 37-year-old Charles Vinson are charged with abusing and torturing their children over a period of 20 months. Both children, who have since been transferred into the custody of the Division of Family…
Read MoreTeacher Injured During a Classroom Assault by 13 Year Old Student
A Wicomico County Deputy school resource officer was called to a classroom at Bennett Middle School for an assault. The SRO found that a 13 year old assaulted a classmate, but when a teacher tried to stop the 13 year old, the teen then assaulted the teacher – grabbing her around the neck and strangling…
Read MoreTwo Wicomico County Juveniles Stabbed as Argument over a Girl Escalates
Wicomico County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the area of Shell Road and Archid Drive in Delmar after an argument between two juveniles turned violent Sunday afternoon. Officials say the two boys were arguing over a girl when the argument turned physical and one of the boys was stabbed. The suspect tried to run off…
Read MoreSmyrna Detective Arrested on Child Exploitation Charges
A detective with the Smyrna Police Department has been arrested on charges of violations of federal child sexual exploitation laws. US Attorney for the District of Delaware officials say 33 year old Michael Kealty distributed child porn through his Snapchat account in August of this year. Federal agents went into his home with a search…
Read MoreFour Arrested After Chase from Dover to Easton in Stolen Van
Four people have been arrested after a pursuit by Dover Police of a stolen van early Monday morning just before 2. Police spotted the stolen van moving northbound on South DuPont Highway near Lotus Street, but when they tried to stop the van – the driver sped off. Officers followed the van into Maryland. Delaware…
Read MoreFormer Girl Scout Treasurer Caught with Hand in the Cookie Jar
A Frankford woman has been arrested for felony theft. At the end of January, Delaware State Police Financial Crimes unit met with local Girl Scout Troop representatives about a theft. Police identified 52 year old Kelly Raab as the former treasurer and after a 10 month investigation learned that Raab issued and cashed fraudulent checks…
Read MoreGreenwood Man Arrested for Fraud
Delaware State Police were called to Mechanical Welding, LLC in Bridgeville on August 29 for a fraud report. An investigation showed the business’s bank account had numerous fraudulently cashed checks between March and July of 2023. It was learned that a former employee, 21 year old Brayan Ramirez of Greenwood, cashed checks by a mobile…
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