A WGMD Crime Watch Article
Driver Charged with DUI; 2nd Crash Onto Georgetown Circle
For the second time in 3 days Georgetown Police have arrested a man after a crash on The Circle in Georgetown. Preliminary investigation shows that just after 1am Sunday, the vehicle was southbound on North Bedford Street and continued straight into The Circle – striking a street sign and damaging nearby flower beds. Police spotted…
Read MoreDSP Arrest Harbeson Man for Drugs & Weapons After Pursuit
Delaware State Police were called to a business complex on Dozer Lane in Harbeson Saturday afternoon for a report of a man under the influence of an illegal substance or experiencing a medical issue. A man, later identified as 36 year old Ryan Doneker of Harbeson, in the drivers seat of a Honda who sped…
Read MoreMillsboro Man Arrested after DSP Investigation into Drug Dealing
A multi-month investigation into drug dealing from a home in the Captain’s Grant development near Oak Orchard led to the arrest of 58 year old John Bender of Millsboro. Detectives executed a search warrant at a residence on Friday and detained Bender. A search of the residence turned up the following:Â Â 22.9 grams of methamphetamine…
Read MoreCrash Causes Significant Damage to Georgetown Circle
A high speed crash Friday night around 10:30 caused significant damage on The Circle in Georgetown and led to the arrest of a 28 year old Smyrna man. Georgetown Police spotted a vehicle speeding on Old Laurel Road, disregard a stop sign and crash into a ramp at Georgetown Elementary School. Police activated their lights…
Read MoreSCAM ALERT: Illegal Marijuana Operation Impersonating a Licensed Dispensary
The Delaware Division of Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement is warning about a fraudulent marijuana operation that is targeting University of Delaware students and residents of Newark. DATE has receive reports of counterfeit business cards and flyers being distributed that falsely claim to represent “Fresh Delaware” – a legitimate marijuana business. The imposters are trying to…
Read MoreBerlin Man Arrested for Sexual Solicitation of a Minor & Distribution of Child Porn
A Berlin man has been arrested on charges that he solicited sex from a minor over a smartphone app in Worcester County. Maryland State Police have charged 29 year old Alexander Crum of Berlin with the following:   Sexual solicitation of a minor  Solicitation of child pornography  Distribution of child pornography  Knowingly permitting sexual solicitation…
Read MoreUPDATED: 28 year old Salisbury Man Sentenced in 2023 July 4th Block Party Shooting in Salisbury
UPDATED – 10/16/25 – A Salisbury man has been sentenced for a deadly shooting that happened in 2023. Â The sentence comes following a five-day jury trial. Antravon Harmon was sentenced to a total term of incarceration of 258 years, 45 years of which is without possibility of parole. The 28-year-old received the sentence today in…
Read MoreBank Robbery in Seaford Under Investigation
Seaford police are investigating a bank robbery that occurred at the M&T Bank on Sussex Highway yesterday, October 14th around 2 p.m. Police say the suspect entered the bank, demanded money, and fled with an undisclosed amount of cash. The Criminal Investigations Division(CID) is actively investigating. Anyone with information pertaining to this case should contact…
Read MoreArrest Made in Connection With Easton Home Invasion
Easton, Maryland Police have arrested a 35-year-old Cambridge man in connection with a home invasion that occurred on January 17th at the Mulberry Hill Apartments. Investigators say Reginald E. Quailes forced entry while wearing a ski mask and struck the victim in the face as he put a bat through the door. He was taken…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Man Arrested for Burglaries
Delaware State Police were called to 302 the Local for a report of a burglary on September 27 and learned that earlier in the morning a lack male forced entry into an outdoor walk-in refrigerator behind the business and took nearly $2000 worth of food and alcohol. On Monday Troopers were again called for another…
Read MoreUPDATED: West Virginia Man Charged after Hit & Run Collision in Bethany Beach
UPDATED – 10/13/25 – Beddow also faces charges from Dewey Beach Police where he was involved in a collision that damaged the center median pedestrian “wave” as well as knocking down a light pole. ================================ ORIGINAL STORY – 10/12/25 – Police in Bethany Beach were called around 1am Sunday for a hit and run at…
Read MoreDSP Arrest Georgetown Woman after Road Rage Incident
A Georgetown woman was arrested after a road rage incident on Dupont Boulevard near Shortly Road Friday morning around 11:30. Police were called for a road rage incident involving a firearm. Police learned that a Yukon with Delaware tags pulled alongside the victim – a 49 year old Houston, DE man. Both vehicles were southbound…
Read MoreLaurel Man Charged on Gun and Drug Offenses after Traffic Stop
A Laurel man was arrested after a traffic stop Thursday night in Laurel. Delaware State Police on patrol spotted a Dodge Dakota with a registration violation and pulled the truck over in a parking lot on Georgetown Road. While speaking with the driver, 36 year old Jeremy Cooper of Laurel, Cooper was unable to provide…
Read MoreQueen Anne’s County Deputies Arrest Three in Connection with June Fatal Shooting
The Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s Office has arrested three men–19-year-old Kamryn Andrews of Seaford, 20-year-old James Lawson of Queenstown, MD, and 27-year-old Travis Lissau of Centreville, MD in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on June 1, 2025, in which 19-year-old Christopher Parsley was killed in Queenstown. Deputies found Parsley fatally shot on Centreville…
Read MoreFelton Woman Charged With False Statement to Police and Shoplifting
Felton Police have arrested a 38-year-old Felton woman in connection with a shoplifting incident that occurred at the town’s Royal Farms last month. Investigators say Tina M. Shehorn initially told police she was unaware that two male juveniles she drove to the store had stolen consumable goods on September 13th. However, further investigation revealed she…
Read MoreSelbyville Man Arrested on Multiple Drug Offenses Following Pursuit
A Selbyville area man has been arrested by Delaware State Police on multiple felony drug offenses after a pursuit and search warrant. Last Wednesday evening around 7, members of the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force and County Drug Unit were conducting a drug investigation of 27 year old Jaquan Johnson for distribution of drugs at…
Read MoreUPDATED: MSP Identify Suspect in Weekend Fatal Stabbing in Salisbury
UPDATED – 10/07/25 –Â Maryland State Police ask the public to help them locate 35 year old Carlus Dupree Gerald, Jr. of Salisbury. An arrest warrant has been issued for him in connection to a fatal stabbing just after 1am Saturday on East Main Street in Salisbury during a fight. Gerald is charged with 2nd degree…
Read MoreDSP Arrest Two Dover Men for Burglary
Two Dover men have been arrested for burglary and other offenses. Delaware State Police arrested 28 year old Daquan Nocks and 31 year old Maleek Gamble after a report around 4am Monday for two black men attempting to open the front door of a residence on Fork Branch Road. Police arriving at the scene found…
Read MoreUPDATED: Magnolia Man Arrested for Manslaughter in Fatal Shooting of 20-Year-Old Woman
UPDATED – 10/07/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 20-year-old Tamia Gordon of Magnolia, Delaware, as the woman who died in the fatal shooting last week in Magnolia. ======================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 10/01/25 – A 20-year-old woman died after being shot by an acquaintance who police say mishandled a loaded handgun in a reckless manner.…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Possession of Child Pornography
A Salisbury man has been sentenced for possession of child pornography. Circuit Court for Wicomico County Judge S. James Sarbanes sentenced 33 year old Sean Peterson to 25 years in prison – to run consecutively to a 25 year sentence that he is already serving which was imposed in Calvert County. Peters previously pleaded guilty…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shooting Incident on Route 13 Near Laurel
A shooting early Sunday morning in the Laurel area is under investigation by Delaware State Police. Troopers were called to northbound Route 13 between Delmar and Laurel around 2am after a vehicle was struck by gunfire. Police learned that a Camry was northbound in the left lane when a black male suspect in a silver…
Read MoreUPDATED: Seaford Man Convicted of Sexual Abuse of a Minor Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison
UPDATED – 10/03/25 –Â A Seaford man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for sexual abuse of a minor. Circuit Court of Wicomico County Judge S. James Sarbanes sentenced 29 year old Logan Littleton to the maximum penalty last week. Littleton was convicted in July following a three-day trial. Upon release he will be…
Read MoreUPDATED: Body-worn Camera Footage from September 4th Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Cambridge Released
UPDATED – 10/03/25 –Â The body-worn camera footage from a fatal police-involved shooting involving the Cambridge Police Department on September 4th has been released by the Independent Investigations Division of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General. Police previously identified the victim as 30 year old Ryan Garcy of Cambridge. The investigation is continuing. If you…
Read MoreWoman Arrested for DUI after Driving into Red Mill Pond Near Lewes
Delaware State Police were called to the area of Red Mill Pond near Lewes just after 10 Thursday night for a water rescue – for a report of a boat that capsized in the water. When Troopers arrived, they found an occupied Dodge Durango submerged in the pond. Police learned that the driver, a 56…
Read MoreMagnolia Man Arrested after 3-Vehicle Crash North of Bethany Beach
A Magnolia man has been arrested after a three vehicle crash Thursday night just before 8 on Coastal Highway north of Bethany Beach. Delaware State Police contacted 22 year old Benjamin Herrera of Magnolia, the driver of a Dodge Challenger that was involved in the crash and smelled alcohol on his breath. He also showed…
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