A WGMD Crime Watch Article
Man Shot During Fight At Bowling Alley In Laurel
Laurel Police are investigating the shooting of a man during a fight at Bryan’s Bowling Center late Friday night.According to police, the large fight broke out inside the bar area of the bowling alley on South Central Avenue at about 11:50 p.m. April 8th, and during an attempt to break up the fight a single…
Read MorePolice: Neighbors Argue, Exchange Gunfire, One Struck, Both Charged
Two Millsboro area men are facing charges following a shooting over the weekend.According to Delaware State Police, an investigation determined that two neighbors in the 28,000-block of Mount Joy Road got into an argument while outside and exchanged gunfire.36-year-old Curtis Collick was shot in his ‘lower torso area,’ and fled in a vehicle before police…
Read MoreMan Shot To Death In Cambridge
A Cambridge man is dead after being found with apparent gunshot wounds in the 800-block of Fairmount Drive early Sunday.The victim has been identified as 20-year-old A’Corie Young. He died at the scene of the shooting, which was reported Sunday shortly after 3:00 a.m.Maryland State Police said that Cambridge Police requested the Homicide Unit, which…
Read MoreUPDATED: Two Arrested in Laurel Murder
UPDATED 4/9/22 – Delaware State Police have released the name of the victim in Thursday’s shooting near Laurel. He is 49-year-old Frank Pavlovic of Laurel. The investigation into the shooting is continuing. ======================== Two men have been arrested as Delaware State Police investigate a murder early Thursday morning on Laurel Road in Laurel. Police were…
Read MoreMaryland Man Convicted of 2nd Degree Murder
A Delmar, Maryland man has been found guilty of second degree murder and other offenses. After a 4-day jury trial, 21 year old Jaron Purnell was also convicted on a count of attempted second degree murder and weapons charges. The Honorable Kathleen L. Beckstead, Chief Judge of the Circuit Court for Wicomico County, presided over…
Read MoreBerlin Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of over 300 Grams of Crack Cocaine with Intent to Distribute
Marcus Pitts, age 49, of Berlin, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine. The guilty plea was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron; Special Agent in Charge James R. Mancuso ofĀ Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Baltimore; and the members of the Worcester County Criminal…
Read MoreLandlord-Tenant Dispute Leads To Man’s Arrest For Aggravated Menacing, Terroristic Threatening
A landlord-tenant dispute results in a Rehoboth Beach man’s arrest for aggravated menacing and terroristic threatening.According to Delaware State Police, troopers were called to a property in the area this week where 70-year-old James Harding and a family member were involved in a disagreement with tenants.State Police say Harding pointed a gun at a 39-year-old…
Read MoreWanted Seaford Man Arrested On Drug Charges
A Seaford man who was found to be wanted for felony warrants has been arrested for drug charges.Seaford Police said an officer made a traffic stop on Norman Eskridge Highway after checking a vehicle’s registration and discovering that the owner was wanted for arrest. The smell of marijuana led to an investigation. According to Seaford…
Read MoreConvicted Rapist Reaches Plea Agreement In Remaining Cases
(photo is WGMD archive photo) A plea agreement will resolve remaining rape cases against a man who has already been sentenced to prison for sex offenses.Clay Conaway was in Sussex County Superior Court Wednesday. According to Attorney General Kathy Jennings, in a statement, the court imposed a protective order in the case so more will…
Read MoreLaurel Police Search For Suspect In Theft / Forgery Investigation
Laurel Police are searching for a Dover man in connection with theft, forgery and conspiracy.Police said 34-year-old Anthony J. Oscar was identified as the primary suspect in a felony investigation at Bank of Delmarva on East Market Street.Laurel Police said Oscar is also wanted by Seaford Police for similar charges and by Kent County Court…
Read MoreMillsboro Man Charged with Drug & Weapons Offenses after Traffic Stop
A Millsboro man has been arrested on drug and weapons charges after a traffic stop just after midnight Tuesday. Delaware State Police spotted a car southbound on Route 113 near Delaware Avenue not able to stay within a lane of travel and stopped the vehicle. After contacting the driver, 20 year old Amir Harris, the…
Read MoreSeaford Traffic Stop Leads To Laurel Man’s Arrest On Weapons / Drug Charges
A man who was pulled over by Seaford Police during a traffic stop for a window tint violation is facing drugs-and-weapons charges.Seaford Police said 44-year-old Carlo Munoz-Barreto of Laurel was found to be wanted for arrest by Delaware State Police when he was stopped on South Market Street. At the time, Police saw a handgun…
Read MoreDE Volunteer Firefighters Association Warns of Donation Scam
Lately, the Delaware Volunteer Firefighter’s Association has been inundated with people calling or sending mailings for donations for firefighter support or other names giving the impression they are representing firefighters or families of firefighters. Please think twice and check before you send them your money. The Volunteer Fire Companies in Delaware usually do not call…
Read MoreMan Doing Yard Work Struck By Pellets; 3 Juveniles Charged
Three juveniles are charged with firing shots from what are known as Orbeez pellet guns and striking a 65-year-old man who was doing yard work.Easton Police said the witness-victim received minor injuries and provided a description of a vehicle and its occupants. An officer stopped three juveniles, who face charges of second-degree assault and reckless…
Read MoreMillsboro Man Charged with Drug & Weapons Offenses after Traffic Stop
A Millsboro man has been arrested by Delaware State Police after at traffic stop Saturday night on Park Avenue in Georgetown. Police spotted an Explorer driven by 25 year old Andrew Long who had active warrants and no valid driver’s license. After police pulled Long over, he started to run off – while carrying a…
Read MoreUS Fish & Wildlife Service Investigating March Arson Fire at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
The U-S Fish and Wildlife Service need your help. They are investigating a wildland fire arson that occurred along Maple Dam Road on Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge on March 22. If you have any information ā contact Refuge Law Enforcement at 410-221-8814 or email fw5rw_BWNWR@fws.gov
Read MoreMaryland Woman Cited for DUI after Easton Crash
A Maryland woman has been charged with DUI after a three vehicle crash in the area of North Washington Street near Federal Street Saturday in Easton. Easton Police contacted one driver, 25 year old Megan Parker of Chestertown, and noticed a strong odor of alcohol coming from her. She was given field sobriety tests and…
Read MoreMillsboro Man Charged with 10th Offense DUI
A Millsboro man has been arrested after his 10th offense DUI Thursday morning. Delaware State Police were called to Main Street near Daisey Road near Gumboro after a report of a pickup truck striking a fence and the driver running off on foot. Police located the suspect, identified as 54 year old Charles Smith and…
Read MoreTwo Suspects In WV Murder Arrested In Dover
Two West Virginia women have been arrested at a Dover motel on murder charges in connection with the shooting death of a 13-year-old girl in Bluefield, West Virginia last week.According to Dover Police, its officers and members of the U.S. Marshals Service First State Fugitive Task Force had a motel under surveillance before executing a…
Read MoreProsecutors Prepare For Sexual Abuse Case Against Pastor
The Delaware Attorney General’s Office is seeking possible additional victims as it prepares to prosecute a Sussex County pastor who has been indicted for unlawful sexual contact. Major Foster of Lincoln was employed as pastor of Philadelphia Pentecostal Holiness Church in Ellendale when he was indicted last fall. Prosecutors said the charges followed an investigation…
Read MoreTraffic Stop Leads To Discovery Of Marijuana, Stolen Gun
A traffic stop in the Laurel area has led to the arrests of two people for drugs-and-weapons charges.According to Delaware State Police, a driver was pulled over for speeding on Laurel Road near Shiloh Church Road. The smell of marijuana coming from the vehicle led to an investigation.State Police said a 15-year-old juvenile passenger was…
Read MoreFormer Daycare Employee Convicted Of Child Porn-Related Charges
A Salisbury woman who worked at a daycare center has been convicted of eight counts each of sexual abuse of a minor, manufacturing of child pornography and possession of child pornography.According to the Wicomico County State’s Attorney’s Office, an investigation led to the discovery of images of children under age three with private parts exposed…
Read MoreInvestors, Firms Advised To Be Alert For Possible Fraud Related To World Events
Delmarva citizens have already been advised to donate wisely and cautiously to Ukraine-related causes, and to make sure the are legit. However, investors and securities firms are also advised to be vigilant about increased threats of cyber attacks and potential investment scams.Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh said Wednesday that the Securities Division is on alert…
Read MoreSuspect Arrested, Another At Large Following Burglary-Assault At Laurel Motel
One person has been arrested and another suspect is still being sought in connection with a burglary and assault at Lakeside Motel on Sussex Highway in Laurel.According to Delaware State Police, an investigation determined that the pair forced their way into a motel room that was occupied by an acquaintance Sunday night and assaulted the…
Read MoreThree Charged with Drug Offenses after Traffic Stop
Maryland State Police stopped a vehicle for speeding on Route 50 in Salisbury Saturday night. When the trooper contacted the occupants of the vehicle several criminal indicators were detected and a K9 unit was called. The K9 alerted for drugs and a search of the vehicle led to the discovery of 73 capsules of āscrambleā…
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