A WGMD Crime Watch Article
UPDATED: Wicomico Co. Sheriff’s Deputy Shot, Killed In Pittsville; Suspect In Custody
UPDATED – 11:20am – Austin Davidson, 20, of Delmar, was arrested just after 11 Sunday night after a massive manhunt in the Pittsville, MD area. According to Maryland Judicial Search, charges filed against Davidson are – 1st and 2nd degree murder, 1st and 2nd degree assault, reckless endangering and use of a firearm. Three of…
Read MoreOCPD Investigating Early Morning Stabbing at 8th Street
Ocean City Police have arrested a suspect wanted in connection with a stabbing at 8th Street early Sunday morning. Police were called just after 4am and found a victim with a stab wound – the victim was flown to Shock Trauma for treatment. Witnesses provided a description of the suspect who was located at a…
Read MoreMan Struck By 8 Gunshots In Dover
Dover Police are investigating a shooting in which the victim was struck eight times in his torso and upper extremities.The victim was found Thursday shortly before 10:00 p.m. in the 100-block of South New Street. The 20-year-old man was treated by officers and medics and was taken to Bayhealth Kent General. He was listed in…
Read MoreLaurel Man Arrested For 8th DUI
A Laurel man has been arrested for DUI for an 8th time following an investigation into a crash Wednesday afternoon. According to Delaware State Police, troopers responded to the intersection of northbound Sussex Highway and Concord Road regarding a hit-and-run collision. An investigation determined that one vehicle struck another at a red light and that…
Read MoreDSP Homicide Unit Investigates Man’s Death At Baywood
The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is investigating the death of a 65-year-old man whose body was found on the property of the Baywood Greens Golf Course in the Long Neck area Tuesday evening. Troopers responded to the area of Long Neck Road and Banks Road Tuesday at about 5:41 p.m. to investigate a report…
Read MoreMDSP Warn Of Online Sexual Extortion Scam Targeting Minors
Marylanders are being warned to be on guard for online predators.State police said Tuesday that they have received numerous reports about minors being contacted on social media via messaging services. The chat sometimes results in a request for sexually illicit photos of the minor, and the perpetrator may send a phot as well. If an…
Read MoreNY Man, OC Cop Injured During Attempted Arrest
A Mount Vernon, New York man and an Ocean City Police officer required hospital treatment for injuries suffered during an arrest resulting from a traffic stop early Monday.According to Ocean City Police, a driver was clocked going 70 miles-per-hour in a 35-mile-per-hour zone in the area of 28th Street and Philadelphia Avenue. Police said the…
Read More2 Adults Injured During Fight At Seaford Middle School Ceremony
Two people required hospital treatment Monday night for minor injuries suffered during a fight involving adults at Seaford High School’s football stadium.According to Seaford Police, the altercation occurred Monday night during the Middle School Bridge Ceremony. Police responded and the incident was under control in about 20 minutes.Seaford Police said arrests are expected as a…
Read MoreMcGuiness Re-Indicted on Same Charges by Kent County Grand Jury
Charges against State Auditor Kathy McGuiness were dropped last week in New Castle County after her attorney argued that there no mention of where the offenses occurred. The trial has been moved to Kent County and today McGuiness was re-indicted on the same five counts – 1 – Conflict of Interest: Violation of the State…
Read MoreWilmington Man Arrested in Rehoboth on Drug & Weapons Offenses
A Wilmington man has been arrested by Rehoboth Beach Police on drug and weapons charges after he reportedly pointed a gun out the window of a vehicle. Police were called to the parking lot of Port 251 at Rehoboth and Lake Avenues after two employees of the business spotted a car in the private parking…
Read MoreSnow Hill Police Investigate Weekend Shooting
Snow Hill Police are investigating a shooting over the weekend.Arriving officers who investigated reports of gunshots on Cypress Lane early Saturday evening were not able to find a victim, but learned that someone had been driven to Atlantic General Hospital for treatment. That person was transferred to Tidal Health Peninsula Regional in Salisbury.The Worcester County…
Read MoreUPDATED: BREAKING: Shots Fired in Dewey Beach Brawl; No Injuries
UPDATED – 6/5/22 – 12:50pm – Dewey Beach Police were called to Saulsbury Street just after 11:30 Saturday night for a report of gunshots. A DATE agent in the area told police he heard the shots and saw muzzle flash. Police took multiple male suspects – all in their 20s and from Pennsylvania – for…
Read MoreBaltimore Man Charged in Infant Son’s Death
A Baltimore man has been arrested in connection with the death of his infant son last week in Caroline County. Federalsburg Police were called to a camper on Buena Vista Avenue to help EMS personnel with a pediatric patient. The child, Chance Pierce was taken to Nanticoke Memorial Hospital and then to Nemours Children’s Hospital…
Read MoreVIDEO | Two Berlin Intermediate School Students Charged In Plot To Stab Classmate
A plot to do violence at Berlin Intermediate School was intercepted this week, and two students are facing charges.According to school officials and Worcester County Sheriff Matt Crisafulli, school resource deputies were told by school faculty members Wednesday about a specific threat made by a 13-year-old girl against a classmate. A preliminary investigation indicates that…
Read MoreBail Scam Takes New Approach In Talbot Co.
A familiar scam with a new twist is being reported in Talbot County.According to the Sheriff’s Office, people are getting calls about a loved one – usually a grandchild – facing criminal charges and in need of bail money. The recipient of the call is directed to obtain some cash and to give it to…
Read More9 Charged In Kent Co. Gun Trafficking Case
Nine people face a combined 77 charges following an investigation into straw purchases of at least 12 firearms in six separate transactions in the Dover area According to Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings, who detailed the case Wednesday in Dover, investigators determined that co-defendants Nassir Williams, Jyheim Spencer, and John Lassiter – all of whom…
Read MoreTrial Of Auditor Kathy McGuiness Will Relocate, WGMD News Is Told
The trial of Delaware State Auditor Kathy McGuiness looks to be on the move.Sources have told WGMD News that the case will be relocated to Kent County and that the trial would take place in two weeks.A New Castle County grand jury indicted McGuiness last fall for felony theft, intimidation and other offenses in a…
Read MoreBellmoor “Golf Cart” Found Abandoned on Beach
Rehoboth Beach police received an odd report that the Bellmoor Inn golf cart (technically a “low-speed vehicle”) had been involved in a hit-and-run on Philadelphia Street around 3 a.m. Monday. It was nowhere to be found! After some investigation, it became apparent that the vehicle had been stolen. Around 4 a.m., the operator running the beach sweeper…
Read MoreRehoboth Police Search for Prolific Graffiti Suspect(s)
Rehoboth Beach police officers have been investigating a widespread graffiti attack that was discovered early last week. What is troubling about this attack is how prolific it was. The vandal or vandals struck a few downtown businesses, some inside and others outside. They also tagged trash cans, parking meter pay stations, benches, street signs, and…
Read MoreGunshots Strike Residence, Parked Vehicle In Ellendale
An Ellendale residence was struck by gunfire over the weekend, and Delaware State Police are investigating the source of the gunshots.Troopers responded Saturday at about 2:40 a.m. to the 14,000-block of South Old State Road.The home was hit by three rounds, and a parked vehicle was struck once. A 62-year-old person at the residence heard…
Read MoreMilford Police Investigate Video Posted from School Property
Milford Police were called after a video was posted on Instagram of the student holding a few bullets. Police did investigate and tell the Talk of Delmarva that it appears the student had the ammunition in the truck after target shooting recently. Police say no weapons were on school property – no threats were made…
Read MoreTwo Arrested on Felony Drug Charges after Chase in Kent County
Delaware State Police have arrested two from Felton on felony drug and other offenses after a chase Thursday night in Kent County. Police spotted 56 year old Arthur Bentley and 35 year old Stephanie Evans in a Toyota van just before 11:30 Thursday night east of Woodside – both have several outstanding warrants. Police initiated…
Read MoreEden Woman Quickly Arrested after Kidnapping of 1 Year Old
Saturday afternoon Maryland State Police is Salisbury were called by a mother telling them that her 1 year old child was taken from a home on Rivermere Drive in Eden. The mother went to check on the welfare of the child when 24 year old Kristina Marie Owens of Eden, stole the keys to the…
Read MorePolice Investigate Shooting Incident in Downtown O.C.
Ocean City police received several calls after about a half dozen shots were heard near the boardwalk and Talbot Street around 1:10 a.m. on Sunday. That is where police found one man, an approximately 20-year-old, with what appeared to be a gunshot wound to his leg. He was taken by EMS to a trauma center…
Read MoreTwo Charged after Fire Call to Wicomico Middle School
Two juveniles have been arrested after causing a fire at Wicomico Middle School Thursday morning just before 9. State Fire Marshal investigators say the juveniles were manipulating exposed, energized wiring in a school bathroom to cause the device to spark and smoke until the device was destroyed and caused a fire in the wall behind…
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