A WGMD Crime Watch Article
UPDATED: Driver Arrested in Berlin Area Hit & Run
UPDATED 10/13/22 – The victim, Terri Wattay, died Monday at University of Maryland Hospital. ====================================================== A hit and run involving a pedestrian in Worcester County is under investigation by Maryland State Police. Police were notified of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle on Grays Corner Road. Police located 59 year old Terri Wattay of Berlin…
Read MoreCampaign Signs Disappearing in Long Neck/Oak Orchard Area
The Independent Party of Delaware says that campaign signs for 4th District State Representative candidate Amy Fresh have been disappearing in the Long Neck/Oak Orchard area. Officials say about 25% of her signs have been removed. Anyone caught taking campaign signs can face charges of theft. If you have information on disappearing campaign signs –…
Read MorePocomoke Police & Fire Investigating Burglary & Fire at Young Street Home
A fire at a home on Young Street in Pocomoke early Monday morning was arson. Pocomoke Police were called for a burglary just before 5am and spotted fire at the rear of the home that was spreading quickly. Firefighters from Pocomoke – with help from crews from Stockton, Snow Hill and New Church, VA had…
Read MoreMD State Fire Marshal Investigating Arson Fire in Crisfield
The Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating another arson fire in Somerset County. Crisfield firefighters were called to a two story home on North Third Street just after 2:30 Wednesday morning where they found the vacant wood structure with fire. The fire was discovered by a neighbor. Fire marshal investigators say the fire was intentional…
Read MoreSeaford Home Invasion Leaves 1 Dead & 1 Injured
Delaware State Police are investigating a home invasion just before midnight Tuesday at a home on West Stein Highway in Seaford. Police say two residents were shot – a 19 year old male victim was struck several times and was pronounced dead at an area hospital. A 19 year old female victim was struck once…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Armed Robbery in Felton
Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery early Tuesday morning at the Canterbury Shore Stop on South DuPont Highway near Felton. Police say just before 2am a black man armed with a weapon demanded money from the cashier. The cashier turned over the money and the suspect ran out on foot. Police ask anyone…
Read MoreEarly Morning Caroline County Fire Under Investigation
A fire early Tuesday morning in Henderson is under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Marydel firefighters were called just after 1 o’clock for a fire in an abandoned structure on Mud Mill Road, which was discovered by the owner. The cause and origin of the blaze is under investigation – damage is estimated…
Read MoreDSP Arrest 6 for Shoplifting After Chase on Coastal Highway
One adult and five juveniles have been arrested after felony shoplifting investigating Monday afternoon at the Tanger Bayside Outlet in Rehoboth Beach. Delaware State Police were advised by dispatchers that the suspects drove off in a blue Equinox, which they located in the area of Broadkill Road. A traffic stop was attempted – the driver…
Read MoreShooting at Roma’s Pizza in Dover Hospitalizes One
Dover Police are investigating a shooting at Roma’s Pizza Sunday evening. Police were called just after 4:30pm and located an adult male victim who suffered a gunshot wound in the upper body. He was treated at an area hospital and is in stable condition. Police located a .22 caliber shell casing inside the restaurant and…
Read MoreSeaford Police Investigating Saturday Shooting
Seaford Police are investigating a shooting that occurred late Saturday – just before midnight on Perkins Street. Police were told that two victims were treated at TidalHealth Hospital with non-life threatening gunshot wounds. Police learned that an unknown subject fired from an unknown vehicle and left the scene. Police ask anyone with information to contact…
Read MoreFrederica Man Arrested for Vehicle Theft
A Frederica man has been arrested on multiple felony charges. Delaware State Police have been investigating the theft of several motor vehicles earlier this month. On Sunday Troopers went to the Valero gas station on Old Beach Road in Frederica for a report of a suspicious person. The found 28 year old Karl Jones of…
Read MoreDover Man Charged in Liquor Store Burglary
Dover Police have arrested a man in connection with a burglary investigation that began on October 4th at the Happy 13 Liquors. Dover Police were called for a burglary that occurred overnight at the store. Investigation led police to 36 year old Brian Bowers of Dover as a suspect. He was spotted on South New…
Read MoreMD Fire Marshal Investigating Intentional Fire in Crisfield
Maryland State Fire Marshal investigators have determined an early Sunday morning fire was intentional. Crisfield firefighters were called to a home on West Main Street in Crisfield just before 1:30 where they found fire at a 3 story vacant home. Officials say the fire started on the outside of the home and was intentionally set.…
Read MoreDover Man Charged after Traffic Stop near Felton
A Dover man has been charged with DUI and other offenses after a traffic stop Thursday just after 2pm in the Felton area. Delaware State Police spotted a RAV4 speeding on McGinnis Pond Road. A trooper stopped the vehicle and saw the sole occupant, 36 year old Brandon Benson showing signs of impairment. A DUI…
Read MoreDSP Looking for Wanted Milford Man
Delaware State Police are looking for a Milford man wanted on an active felony warrant out of Troop 5. Police say attempts to locate 47 year old Robert Cannon have been unsuccessful. He is white, about 5′ 9” and 160 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. Anyone with information on Cannon’s whereabouts should contact…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Found Guilty of Assault
A Salisbury man has been convicted of 1st degree assault after a stabbing at Brew River last March. The jury convicted 29 year old Derrick Harmon after a two-day trial. Sentencing has been deferred pending a pre-sentence investigation. Harmon remains in custody pending sentencing. Officials in the Wicomico County State’s Attorney’s Office say that in…
Read MoreStolen Car Leads to Arrest of Two Teens by Dover Police
Two 15 year old boys from Dover have been arrested after Dover Police investigated a report of a stolen Kia. Officers from the Dover Police Drugs, Vice and Organized Crime Unit found the vehicle on Fulton Street and requested the Street Crime Unit to contact the occupants. The occupants were walking away when the officers…
Read MoreBridgeville Man Sentenced on Pornography Charges
The US Attorney for the District of Delaware announced that a Bridgeville man has been sentenced to 235 months – or 19 ½ years – in prison for attempting to get pornographic photographs from a minor. Once released from prison, 57 year old Frank Bucklew will spend 10 years on federal supervised release. Court documents…
Read MoreOCPD Looking to Identify Robbery Suspects
Ocean City Police need your help to identify suspects who robbed a victim on the Boardwalk in the area of Worcester Street. The incident occurred around 1pm on Wednesday, September 28. If anyone can identify the suspects, please contact Ofc Best at ebest@oceancitymd.gov or the police department at 410-723-6610. Anonymous tips may be left by…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Sentenced for Drugs and Assault
In early September, a Salisbury man was sentenced to 28 years in prison for drugs. Circuit Administrative Judge S. James Sarbanes sentenced Darius Deal to 20 years with all but 8 years suspended after he was convicted of possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl. On September 30th, Deal was sentenced to 20 years for…
Read MoreFight Leads to Arrest of Milford Man on Weapons Offenses
A Milford man has been arrested by Dover Police early Sunday morning after a fight. Police were called to a city parking lot in the area of the Golden Fleece Tavern after an officer on patrol heard a disturbance and found a fight in the parking lot. A witness reported that someone involved in the…
Read MoreSunday Morning Crisfield Fire was Intentional
Crisfield firefighters were called to a home on Old State Road for a fire around 6am Sunday. The fire was discovered by a passerby and was quickly put out by arriving crews. The Maryland State Fire marshal says the fire was intentional and was started in a pickup truck cargo area. Damage is estimated at…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Felton Area Shooting
Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting at Canterbury Crossing in the Felton area Saturday night just before 11. Police say a victim was found with a gunshot wound and taken to an area hospital in stable condition. If you have any information – contact Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333.
Read MoreSalisbury PD investigating Assault with a Knife
Salisbury Police are currently investigating an assault with knife at the M&T Bank parking lot on South Salisbury Boulevard just before 11 Saturday morning. Police say this is an isolated incident and there is no threat to the public. Anyone with information – call Salisbury Police at 410-548-3165 or Crime Solvers at 410-548-1776.
Read MoreSussex County Sheriff Warning of Phone Scam
The Sussex County Sheriff’s Office is warning of a telephone scam that is making the rounds. Local residents are being called by scammers – and spoofing the Sheriff’s Department phone number and the names of the Sheriff Lee, current and/or former deputies. Residents are being told that a warrant for their arrest has been issued…
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