A WGMD Crime Watch Article
Dover PD Investigating Home Burglary on Lady Bug Drive
Dover Police are investigating a burglary at a home on Lady Bug Drive on Saturday between 9:45am and 9:26pm. Police determined the suspect entered the home through rear door and took an undisclosed amount of money from the home. Anyone with information should contact Dover Police at 302-736-7130 or Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333.
Read MoreDSP Investigating Robbery in Dover
Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred on North Dupont Highway in the area of Rose Bowl Road in Dover Friday evening. Police say the 28 year old victim was walking northbound when he was approached from behind by two unknown black males. One suspect held what the victim believed to be a…
Read MoreTraffic Stop Near Seaford Leads to Arrest for Drugs and Weapons Offenses
Delaware State Police spotted a Civic on Coverdale Road near Seaford traveling at a high rate of speed just after 11:30 Friday night. Police made a traffic stop and contacted the driver who had no license and was nervous. Police learned that the driver, 29 year old Colby Camper of Harrington, had just purchased drugs…
Read MoreTwo Seaford Men Arrested for Illegal Lottery Operations by DE Dept of Safety & Homeland Security & Seaford Police
Delaware’s Department of Safety and Homeland Security Division of Gaming Enforcement and Seaford Police executed two search warrants in connection with illegal lottery operations. Officials identified two residences that were operating a lottery numbers game within the home – police have arrested 58 year old Jose Lopez at a home on Market Street and 36…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Arrest All 4 Suspects in Shooting Incident at Appoquinimink Basketball Game
UPDATED – 02/12/23 – The Delaware State Police have arrested a 16-year-old male from Middletown, Delaware in connection with the fight and fired gunshot that occurred during a basketball game at Appoquinimink High School last week. On the evening of February 10, 2023, the 16-year-old turned himself in to detectives at Troop 2, where he…
Read MoreUPDATED: Kevin Seefried Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison in Capitol Breach
Kevin Seefried of Delaware has been sentenced to 36 months in prison for his actions in the January 6, 2021 Capitol breach. Both 53 year old Kevin and his 24 year old son, Hunter – both from Laurel were arrested in January of 2021 and found guilty of obstruction of an official proceeding and four…
Read MoreFour People Arrested in Camden on Drug Dealing, and Gun Charges
Delaware State Police have arrested four people who were then taken to Sussex Correctional Institution on drug dealing and gun charges. The individuals arrested include 23-year-old John Wyatte of Dover, 28-year-old Ronald Maddray, 21-year-old Briana Winder and 28-year-old Marvin Farlow. Troopers conducted a traffic stop at Redner’s Market on South Dupont Highway in Camden yesterday…
Read MoreSchool Safety Threat Cleared at Snow Hill Middle School
Law Enforcement in Worcester County have deemed a school safety threat involving Snow Hill Middle School this morning–non-credible, according to the County Sheriff’s Office. The threat came from a social media post. Students and staff at the school, Cedar Chapel Special School, and neighboring Snow Hill Elementary School immediately entered into shelter in place status.…
Read More18-Year Old Arrested on Drug and Weapons Charges
Dover Police have found an 18-year-old who had several warrants out for his arrest. Members of the Street Crimes Unit and Probation And Parole Safe Streets Officers contacted Khalil Smith inside of a business on Fulton Street. Among the items Smith had in his possession include a loaded Glock 19 9mm handgun with an extended…
Read MoreEaston Man Charged in Arson of Own Home on Thanksgiving
An Easton man has been charged with 1st degree arson in the burning of his own home on Thanksgiving Day last year. The Maryland State Fire Marshal has charged 41 year old Fred Rider after it was determined that he set his own home on Peach Orchard Road in Easton on fire – completely destroying…
Read MoreOcean Pines Man Charged with Drug & Weapons Offenses
An investigation by the Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team led to the arrest of an Ocean Pines man. Officials went into a home on Ocean Parkway with a search and seizure warrant Friday. They located about 756 grams of marijuana, 9 regulated firearms – 3 of them converted to full automatic, several loaded high capacity…
Read MoreMaryland Woman & Florida Man Charged in Targeted Plot to Attack Maryland’s Electrical Substations
Two people have been arrested for conspiracy to destroy an energy facility. Sarah Beth Clendaniel of Catonsville appeared in US District Court in Baltimore this afternoon. Brandon Clint Russell of Orlando, FL was also charged and appeared this afternoon in US District Court in Orlando. The affidavit filed in support of the criminal complaint by…
Read MoreTwo Dover Teens Arrested on Weapons Charges
Two juveniles have been arrested by Dover Police after an investigation into loitering in a building at the Whatcoat apartments in Dover – and that two of the individuals in the group had firearms. The group ran when police went tot he building, but a 15- and 16-year old were arrested after a brief foot…
Read MoreDSP Arrest Three in Stolen Vehicle
A Delaware State Police trooper on patrol near Bridgeville spotted a Grand Caravan with a registration that came back reported as stolen by Milford Police after a computer inquiry. Police made a traffic stop and arrested the driver, 71 year old Alton Jones of Seaford and two occupants – 18 year old Daveon Showell and…
Read MorePittsville Man Convicted on Weapons Offenses
A 35 year old Pittsville man has been convicted of possession of a regulated firearm by a person prohibited – and related charges. Associate Judge of the Circuit Court for Wicomico County, Karen Dean has deferred sentencing of Timothy Ketterman for a pre-sentence investigation – Ketterman is being held at the County Detention Center pending…
Read MoreLewes Man Charged for Dealing Drugs
A Lewes man has been arrested for drug dealing. Delaware State Police spotted 61 year old Tyler Sutton of Lewes driving on Coastal Highway near Route 9 while talking on his cell phone. Troopers made a traffic stop and contacted the driver who appeared to extremely nervous. He had no license, registration or insurance and…
Read MoreSmyrna Woman Charged with 4th Felony DUI & Weapons Offenses
A Smyrna woman has been charged with DUI and weapons offenses after a traffic stop just before 2:30 Friday morning. Delaware State Police spotted a Jeep Wrangler failing to stay within the lane of travel on Route 13 near Smyrna Leipsic Road and made a traffic stop. Troopers could smell alcohol coming from the driver,…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested on Drug Charges, Resisting Police
A 44-year-old Dover man faces several drug charges following a traffic stop and after he resisted arrest. At the time of the traffic stop, police say Larry Brown came out of the vehicle holding a bag and threw it toward the front of the vehicle. After a brief struggle, police took Brown into custody. In…
Read MoreFormer Wicomico High School Band Boosters Treasurer Pleads Guilty, Sentenced for Fraudulently Using Debit Card
A 32-year-old Salisbury woman has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $15,000 while Treasurer of the Wicomico High School Band Boosters–by fraudulently using a Band Boosters’ debit card for her own personal benefit. In addition to using the debit card at multiple stores throughout Wicomico County, Brooke Cook used Band Booster funds to make payments…
Read MoreSnow Hill Man Arrested for DUI, Fleeing Police
A Snow Hill man is facing DUI-related offenses and is charged with resisting arrest after police chased him through Salisbury. A trooper saw a red Mazda driving recklessly and crossing over the double yellow center line on Lake Street in Salisbury. Police tried to conduct a traffic stop but the vehicle kept on going. The…
Read MoreWashington High School Student Arrested After Bomb Threat
A student of Washington High School in Princess Anne, Maryland has been arrested after a bomb threat that school officials received early yesterday morning. Detectives arrested the student on campus. The student who faces several criminal charges has been referred to the Department of Juvenile Justice. School Resources Deputies assigned to the school in cooperation…
Read MoreJacksonville, Florida Teen Arrested for Shooting into Occupied Felton Home
18-year-old Tyler Schuman of Jacksonville, Florida is currently at Sussex Correctional Institution after a shooting that occurred in Felton yesterday morning. State Police say that before 7 am, several gunshots were fired into a house on Lake Drive. A 43-year-old man, 40-year-old woman, and three children were in the home at the time but not…
Read MoreChristianaCare One of Many Hospitals Hit with Cyberattack by Pro-Russian Group
ChristianaCare has been experiencing temporary service interruptions with their website, christianacare.org. The hospital made that announcement in a tweet earlier Tuesday. They said that patients needing to access their patient portal can do so using the app or visit the portal directly. Internet reports say the pro-Russian ‘hacktivist’ group KillNet has taken credit for the…
Read MoreFormer DE Corrections Officer Indicted in Death of K9 Lux
A former Delaware Correctional Officer and K-9 handler has been indicted on charges related to the death of 4-year old K-9 Lux. Officials in the Attorney General’s office say the DOJ’s Division of Civil Rights & Public Trust indicted 45 year old Darrel Wiley for leaving Lux confined and unattended in an official vehicle while…
Read MoreTwo Arrested in Worcester County on Drug & Weapons Charges
Last December, the Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team ended a drug investigation in West Ocean City, which led to the arrest of two men. A search and seizure warrant led officials to over 76 pounds of marijuana THC, 4 firearms, ammunition, high capacity magazines and body armor, over 102 grams of THC edibles, 292 grams…
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