Dover Man Charged with DUI and Weapons Offenses

A Dover man has been charged with DUI and gun offenses after an investigation Saturday. Delaware State Police were called just before 3am for a person passed out behind the wheel after a Ford Edge was found stopped against a curb in the northbound lanes on South Dupont Highway. When Troopers contacted the driver, 25…

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UPDATED: Centreville, Maryland Man Charged in Felton Shooting

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UPDATED: 4/26/23–The Delaware State Police have charged 36-year-old Steven M. Smith of Centreville, Maryland for the murder of Charles Kupidlowski, which occurred in March. Smith had been awaiting extradition to Delaware from Maryland. Today, Smith was transported from the Queen Anne’s County Detention Center to Troop 2 by state detectives from the Department of Justice Extradition Unit. Smith was…

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Salisbury Man Convicted in 2021 Shooting

A Wicomico County jury has found 34 year old Gary Dupont of Salisbury guilty of attempted 2nd degree murder and other offenses. Sentencing has been postponed to allow for a pre-sentencing investigation. Court records show Dupont shot a women in the abdomen when she tried to take his picture for police after an fight involving…

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Salisbury Man Convicted of Assault, Weapons Offenses

A 31-year-old Salisbury man has been convicted of First-Degree Assault and weapons offenses. Sentencing is postponed for the completion of a pre-sentencing investigation. Markel Barkley remains in custody pending sentencing. The charges stem from an incident that occurred on October 11th, 2022, in which Barkley threatened his then-girlfriend with an illegal handgun as they were…

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Salisbury Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Armed Robbery

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A Salisbury man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison – with 5 years of that sentence without the possibility of parole. Senior Judge of the Circuit Court for Wicomico County sentenced 25 year old Kendal Smiley last week after his jury conviction in January of armed robbery, 1st degree assault and weapons offenses.…

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Smyrna Woman Charged with 4th Felony DUI & Weapons Offenses

A Smyrna woman has been charged with DUI and weapons offenses after a traffic stop just before 2:30 Friday morning. Delaware State Police spotted a Jeep Wrangler failing to stay within the lane of travel on Route 13 near Smyrna Leipsic Road and made a traffic stop. Troopers could smell alcohol coming from the driver,…

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Salisbury Man Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison on Weapons Offenses

A Salisbury man has been convicted of possession of a firearm and related charges earlier this week by Chief Judge of the Circuit Court for Wicomico County Kathleen Beckstead sentenced Dashawn Rivers to eight years in prison – the mandatory minimum sentence is five years. Officials in the Wicomico County State’s Attorney’s office say Rivers…

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DSP Investigating Greenwood Shooting

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Delaware State Police continue to investigate a shooting that occurred Thursday evening in Greenwood. Police were called to Bender Farm Road just after 7pm and found a 62 year old man suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg or foot and a stab wound to the upper body. The victim was taken to an…

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Dover Teen Charged in Shooting Incident

Delaware State Police have arrested a 16 year old boy after a shooting incident last Sunday on Joshua Clayton Road in Dover. Police learned that a 26 year old man was walking in the area when male suspect fired multiple shots in his direction – the victim was not struck or injured. The juvenile suspect…

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Salisbury Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Attempted Murder

A Salisbury man has pleaded guilty to one count of attempted 1st degree murder and a weapons violation. Senior Judge of the Circuit Court for Wicomico County, W. Newton Jackson sentenced 20 year old Mohammed Tarer to 30 years in prison – suspending all but 20 years of active incarceration. Salisbury Police were called to…

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Dover Man Charged with Murder after Stabbing

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A Dover man has been arrested on murder charges after a stabbing Wednesday morning at the Planter’s Run apartment complex. Delaware State Police were called for 33 year old male stabbing victim in the parking lot. The victim was taken to an area hospital and later pronounced dead. Investigation revealed the victim was arguing with…

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Maryland 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…

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Police: Man Pointed Gun At Man, Fled

A Georgetown man is wanted on several felony charges. According to Delaware State Police, a man walked to a camper being stored at the 23,000-block of Asbury Road Tuesday afternoon, opened the door and saw a man inside. That man pointed a gun at the other man, who ran back inside for cover. State Police…

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Salisbury Man Sentenced for Drug Trafficking & Weapons

A Salisbury man has been sentenced for trafficking cocaine and weapons offenses. Wicomico County officials say 24 year old Lashawn Royall pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm in a drug trafficking crime and other offenses. He has been sentenced to 35 years in prison with all but 17 years suspended. Royall will be required…

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Millsboro Man Charged After Argument turns Violent

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A Millsboro man has been arrested on felony criminal charges following an altercation Thursday night. Delaware State Police say 45 year old Christopher Fedder and 52 year old male acquaintance were at a home on Sport Drive when they began arguing. Fedder got a rifle and shot the other man once in the legs. The…

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Shot Fired At Dover Gas Station; Suspect Sought

Dover Police are searching for a suspect in a shooting incident at a gas station. According to police, the man got into a dispute with an employee at U.S. Gas on North Dupont Highway about a purchase Saturday afternoon. Police said the suspect made a threat to shoot, took out a black handgun and fired…

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Trooper Briefly Dragged During Attempted Traffic Stop

A suspect pulled over for a seat belt violation in Kent County this week drove away, dragging a trooper for about two feet. Delaware State Police said a trooper on South DuPont Highway at Reeves Crossing Road spotted the violation Wednesday afternoon. The officer smelled marijuana, and during the investigation the trooper reached in to…

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Selbyville Teen Charged with Drug & Weapons Offenses

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A Selbyville teen has been arrested on drug and weapons charges after he allegedly stole money from the 73 year old victim that he is living with. Delaware State Police say the victim confronted 19 year old Darren Leager about the missing money when the teen grabbed a sawed off shotgun next to his bed.…

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Salisbury Man Sentenced for Weapons Offenses

A Salisbury man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after he was convicted of weapons offenses.  Wicomico County Circuit Court Judge Kathleen Beckstead sentenced 33 year old Leo Shaw earlier this week – he is required to serve 10 years without the possibility of parole.  Last May police went into Shaw’s Dover Street…

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Salisbury Man Sentenced to 11 Years for Robbery & Weapons Offenses

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A Salisbury man has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for convictions in two separate cases.  Officials say 29 year old Marcus Crawford pleaded guilty to 1 count of conspiracy to commit robbery in the first case – where two victims were robbed outside of Mojo’s Restaurant in June of last year.  Crawford also…

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UPDATED: Suspect in Laurel Roadside Death Back in Delaware

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UPDATED  4/4/19  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…

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