A WGMD Crime Watch Article
Greenwood 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 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…
Read MoreOcean View Man Arrested for Exposing Himself, Inhaling Air Duster Spray at Lowe’s
A 30-year-old Ocean View, Delaware man has been arrested for lewdness, shoplifting, among other offenses following an incident that happened yesterday in Lowe’s on East Songsmith Drive in Bear, New Castle County. Police say that after 4 p.m., a trooper arrived, and employees told her that a man had passed out in the store aisle…
Read MoreFire Officials Investigating Arson Cases in Salisbury
Deputy Maryland State Fire Marshals need your help in identifying who is responsible for setting arson fires at a vacant building on 616 East Church Street in Salisbury. The latest incident happened yesterday before 5 pm. This vacant building has had two previous fires in it. One fire was in January of 2022 and the…
Read MoreCheswold Man Arrested on Drug Offenses
A Cheswold man has been arrested after a three-month long investigation into drug dealing. Members of the Kent County Governor’s Task Force went into a home on Blanton Drive in Cheswold with a search warrant. Troopers contacted 39 year old Jesse Hart who was arrested without incident. A search of the home turned up 2,392…
Read MoreCharges Filed in Hit & Run Death of Gavin Knupp
Charges have been filed in the death of Gavin Knupp in Berlin last July. The Worcester County State’s Attorney filed the charges – 17 traffic offenses including failure to immediately stop vehicle at scene of accident involving bodily injury – on Friday, April 28, against 22 year old Tyler Mailloux of Berlin. On July 11,…
Read MoreTwo Indicted for Murder after October Home Invasion & Shooting in Seaford
A Milford man and two juveniles from Seaford have been arrested in connection with an October home invasion and shooting death on West Stein Highway in Seaford. Delaware State Police identified 20 year old Trent Ingalls of Milford and a 17 year old and 15 year old both from Seaford as suspects – and last…
Read MoreMaryland State Police Searching For Attempted Murder Suspect in Wicomico County
Maryland State Police need your help in finding a man they are looking for in connection with a shooting earlier this month in Wicomico County. 45-year-old Timothy Lee Whaley Jr. of Salisbury, Maryland, has an arrest warrant issued for him for attempted murder. Whaley is described as a Black man, 6-feet tall and weighs about…
Read MoreConvicted Felon From Delmar Facing Weapons and Drug-Related Charges Following Traffic Stop in Millsboro
A 23-year-old Delmar man is at Sussex Correctional Institution following an arrest at a traffic stop for gun and drug offenses. Yesterday afternoon, troopers stopped the car on Gravel Hill Road in Millsboro. When the car stopped, troopers saw the front passenger reaching in front of him and towards his side. The passenger opened the…
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