Posts Tagged ‘laurel’
DSP Looking for Laurel Area Man for Multiple Burglaries
Delaware State Police are looking for a Laurel man in connection with multiple burglaries in the Seaford and Laurel areas. Police were called to a home on Atlanta Road in Seaford in February and learned the same home had been burglarized on three different occasions. The suspect forced his way into a detached garage and…
Read MoreLaurel Man Arrested on Drug Possession Charges
Delaware State Police have apprehended a Laurel man after he was found in possession of drugs and paraphernalia. Troopers say on April 9 around 6:39 a.m. they were dispatched to Fire Tower Road in the area of the Cool Branch Development for a report of a suspicious person standing in the entrance, which is a…
Read MoreVIDEO: WGMD News Week in Review – 4/6/2019
*CLICK THE VIDEO ABOVE TO WATCH OUR WGMD NEWS WEEK IN REVIEW* Delaware’s own Joe Biden faces unwanted touching accusations, Maryland State Police investigate KKK fliers in a Talbot County town and a verdict is reached in the Hebron Horse Farm Trial. WGMD’s Hunter Landon has a look back at the week’s top stories!
Read MoreUPDATED: Suspect in Laurel Roadside Death Back in Delaware
UPDATEDÂ 4/4/19Â 4:30pm – The Laurel man wanted for the murder of a Seaford woman near Laurel in March has been extradited back to Delaware from Virginia. Delaware State Police have charged 32 year old Joseph Beck with 1st degree murder, abuse of a corpse and weapons violations. He is being held at the James…
Read MoreDelmar Man Wanted by Troopers for Laurel Home Burglary
Delaware State Police are working to locate 27-year-old Josh Shelton of Delmar, Delaware who is wanted in connection with a burglary. Troopers say the incident occurred on March 29 around 2:46 p.m. at a residence in the 34000 block of Hudson Road. Troopers were dispatched for a reported alarm. Upon arrival they witnessed the residence…
Read MoreUPDATED: Incumbents Returned to Laurel Council
UPDATED – 3/28/19Â –Â 9:20pm – The unofficial results of the municipal election Thursday in Laurel has both incumbents returning to the council. In Ward 1, incumbent Randy Lee edged out Richard McVey 23 to 22. In Ward 4, incumbent Cheryl Martin took 27 votes. Alfred Erskine received 12 votes and Bruce Ingram got 5.…
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UPDATED: Today is the Filing Deadline for DE School Board Election – March 1, 4:30pm
School board elections will take place on Tuesday, May 14 statewide, however today is the last day that candidates interested in running for school board can file. You have until the close of business today at 4:30pm. There is at least 1 seat in each Sussex County school district up for election and one seat…
Read MoreEarly Morning for Seaford Firefighters on North Market Street
Firefighters from Seaford were called for a structure fire just after 1 this morning on North Market Street. Crews from Blades, Bridgeville and Laurel were called to assist or cover – and were on the scene for about 2 hours. The State Fire Marshal is investigating.
Read MoreSeaford Man Arrested After Purse Snatching
Laurel Police have apprehended a man they say grabbed a woman’s purse and then struck her with it in a struggle, before running away with it. Authorities say 32-year-old John Short, of Seaford committed the crime on Tuesday, January 22nd at the Dutch Inn on South Central Avenue. Shockingly, the victim has been identified as…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Arrested For Stabbing in Laurel
Laurel Police have arrested a Salisbury man following a stabbing on Tuesday. Authorities say a man was stabbed near the Carvel Gardens Apartment complex off of Route 13. 21-year-old Stefone Belong was located and taken into custody shortly after the incident. Police say Belong had the suspected weapon in his possession, which helped them connect…
Read MoreDSP Looking for Salisbury Man for December Attempted Burglary
Delaware State Police are looking for a Salisbury man wanted in connection with an attempted burglary that occurred on December 17 in the Laurel area. Police say 31 yea rold Jamere Knox arrived at the Columbia Road home with several other subjects and tried to kick in the front door and threaten his ex-girlfriend. There…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Jailed for July Murder in Laurel
A Salisbury man has been returned to Delaware in connection with the murder of 18 year old Trevor McClements of Seaford last July at the Carvel Gardens Apartments in Laurel. McClements died from his injuries 4 days later. Earlier this week, 23 year old Dwayne Dotson of Salisbury was identified as the suspect. He is…
Read MoreCode Purple Sussex Still in Need of Volunteers, Donations & Meals
First, we want to say thank you to everyone that has helped us so far this year. We couldn’t have made it this far without you! We have 3 months left and we need a lot more help! Honestly, we have struggled some with getting help this year. We realize that with the holidays that…
Read MoreLaurel Man Arrested for Attempted Burglary
A man wanted by Delaware State Police for an attempted burglary at a home on Broad Drive in Laurel has been arrested. Police learned the 43 year old Ronald Hastings of Laurel tried to break into the home around 4am on January 1st – but was confronted by the homeowner – Hastings ran into a…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Looking for Suspect in Armed Robbery at Oasis Travel Plaza in Laurel
UPDATED – 12-19-18 – Delaware State Police have released surveillance photos of the suspect in Monday’s armed robbery. If you have information on his identity – contact Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333 ==================================================== An armed robbery at the Oasis Travel Plaza in Laurel is under investigation by the Delaware State Police. Police say a black man…
Read MoreFire Destroys Garage West of Delmar
Firefighters from Delmar were called for a garage fire just after 2pm Friday on Westerlee Drive west of Delmar. They found heavy fire when they arrived on the scene. Crews from Laurel, Hebron and Mardela Springs also responded. The State Fire Marshal is investigating.
Read MoreDSP Trying to Locate Laurel Man Wanted for Vehicle Theft
Your help is needed to locate a man wanted by Delaware State Police for theft of a motor vehicle and other offenses. Police are looking for 38 year old William “Billy” Betts of Laurel who has active warrants after an incident in September of 2017. The stolen vehicle has been recovered but police have not…
Read MorePublic Meeting on Poplar Street Bridge Closure in Laurel on Tuesday
A public meeting on the Poplar Street Bridge closure to be held Tuesday, October 2nd at 5pm until 6:30pm, at the Laurel Public Library. Rep. Tim Dukes, Sen. Bryant Richardson, officials with the Town of Laurel will be on hand along with DelDOT officials. Laurel residents will hear about the progress that has been made…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Still Looking to Identify Two Women, 1 Man & Vehicle In Connection with Shooting
UPDATED – 8-29-19 – The investigation is continuing into the murder of 18 year old Trevor McClements of Seaford in July. Delaware State Police continue to look for 2 black women and a light-skinned black man in connection with the shooting. If you have information – contact DSP or Crime Stoppers. ================================= The investigation into…
Read MoreDSP Looking for Suspect Wanted for Assault and Other Offenses
UPDATED: Crash West of Millsboro Leaves 1 Dead and 4 Injured
UPDATED 7/17/18: Delaware State Police have released the name of the Maryland man who died Sunday in a crash on Millsboro Highway in the area of Nine Foot Road. Police say 66 year old David Barry of Eden was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. ================================================= A crash on Millsboro…
Read MoreCement Truck Overturns, Damages Route 24 West of Millsboro
A crash on Route 24 west of Millsboro resulted in a damaged roadway and a broken utility pole. Delaware State Police say a cement truck overturned just after 6am near Saunders Road after the driver, 29 year old Jeff Gustin of Delmar, lost control and ended up in the ditch. The truck slid into a…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Investigating Fatal Shooting in Laurel
UPDATED – 7/13/18 – Delaware State Police identified the victim as 18-year-old Trevor McClements of Seaford – he died Friday from his injuries. ================================================= The investigation into a shooting Monday at the Carvel Gardens Apartments in Laurel is continuing by Delaware State Police. Police were called just before midnight and found an 18 year old man on…
Read MoreLaurel Man Sentenced for Attempted Rape & Burglary
A Laurel man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to attempted rape and burglary charges. Officials say 22 year old Tyrone Jenkins-Heath broke into a home on Penn Street in Laurel to take items – including the victim’s underwear and to force the two women living there to perform oral sex on him. Both women…
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