Posts Tagged ‘weapons’
DSP Arrest Fugitive from Philadelphia in Rehoboth Beach
A fugitive from Philadelphia, who was wanted on weapons and assault charges, has been arrested in Rehoboth Beach. Delaware State Police say the First State Fugitive Task Force learned that 43 year old John Wolfe of Franklintown, Pennsylvania might be staying in a campground in the Lewes-Rehoboth Beach area. Police found his vehicle at the…
Read MoreSeaford PD Arrest Man on Drug & Weapons Charges
Seaford Police working a special detail at the Meadowbridge apartments Friday night stopped a black Nissan driven by 21 year old Isaiah Greene of Seaford. Police smelled marijuana coming from the vehicle and arrested Green who was wanted on outstanding warrants and a search of his vehicle turned up 3 pounds of marijuana, 13 bags…
Read MoreOperation Royal Flush Dismantles Drug Trafficking Organization in Sussex & Worcester Counties
A multi-jurisdictional investigation into an illegal heroin trafficking organization has ended with the arrest or indictment of 16 people on 71 charges. The investigation revealed that the head of this drug trafficking organization is Prince Gordon, who was living in Ocean Pines and distributing heroin throughout Sussex County and Worcester County. With the help of…
Read MoreUPDATED: Troopers Arrest Fourth Suspect in Sussex County Drug and Weapons Investigation
UPDATED 5/22/2019: Delaware State Police have apprehended 49-year-old Reginald Sample of Seaford in connection with a drug trafficking investigation. On Tuesday around 2 p.m. officials took Sample into custody in Bear, New Castle County. A traffic stop of a red Mercedes Benz was conducted, in which time Sample was taken into custody without incident. A…
Read MoreMSP Arrest Salisbury Man for Drugs & Weapons
DSP Shootings Investigation Leads to Nearly 100 Drug Arrests in Bridgeville
Delaware State Police say a multi-agency effort has netted multiple arrests following an investigation into a series of shootings in the Coverdale Crossroads area of Bridgeville. Troopers say their on-going initiative began on January 28 in response to the increase in gun violence and reported shooting incident, including a shooting that injured a driver and…
Read MorePrincess Anne Drug Dealer Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison
Wicomico County State’s Attorney Jamie Dykes says 34-year-old Charles A. Myers III, of Princes Anne has been sentenced to 16 years of active incarceration on narcotics crimes, assault and firearm possession. On Wednesday, Myers pled guilty to one count of narcotics possession with the intent to distribute, one count of illegal possession of a regulated…
Read MoreMillville Man Arrested After Domestic Incident with Parents
A domestic incident in Millville ended with gun fire Saturday night. Delaware State Police were called to Dorothy Circle but learned the suspect, 40 year old Joshua Welsh had left the home – but possibly had several rifles and handguns in his possession. Troopers spotted Welsh’s car and tried to stop him – but he…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Convicted of Burglary & Weapons Offenses
A Salisbury man has been convicted of burglary and firearms offenses. Last week a Wicomico County jury found 59 year old Richard Thurston guilty after a July 2017 incident where Thurston broke into a Pittsville home and stole a safe, several firearms and ammunition. A pre-sentence investigation has been ordered prior to sentencing.
Read More20 Arrests/Indictments in “Operation Old School” in Kent County
An investigation into an illegal drug trafficking organization in Kent County has netted 20 arrests or indictments. Delaware State Police along with Dover PD, DEA, Probation and Parole and other agencies ended “Operation Old School” earlier this month. Police say the organization was responsible for a large-scale distribution of cocaine and marijuana in and around…
Read MoreUPDATED: Second Man Charged in September Incident Near Seaford
DSP Find Meth Lab in Clayton
A Smyrna man has been arrested for operating a meth lab at a Clayton home. Delaware State Police and officers from several other agencies conducted a warrant round up on Wednesday in Kent County – when they learned of a wanted man in the area of Lion Hope Road in Clayton. As police tried to…
Read MoreTwo Arrested on Drug and Weapons Offenses
A traffic stop by Delaware State Police led to the arrest of two people just before 2 Saturday morning. Police were called to the Coverdale Road area for shots being fired – and a trooper in the area saw a vehicle leaving that area. After the trooper pulled the vehicle over, they spotted marijuana in…
Read MoreMilton Man Charged with Weapons Offenses
A Milton man is charged with multiple weapons offenses after pointing a handgun at a neighbor. Delaware State Police say a man contacted two women at a neighboring home asking to turn down loud music coming from a vehicle in the driveway. Police say 32 year old Wesley Fagg of Milton approached and pointed a…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder
A Salisbury man has been sentenced to life without the possibility of parole plus 10 years. In May, 21 year old Ryan Holden was convicted of 1st degree murder, attempted armed robbery and weapons offenses. Sentencing was delayed pending completion of a pre-sentence investigation. Holden shot 57 year old Anthony Cropper in his Salisbury home…
Read MoreHarrington Man Sentenced after Arrest for Drugs & Weapons
DSP Arrest Millsboro Man After Burglary Investigation
A Millsboro man has been arrested in connection with multiple burglaries after incidents in June and July. Delaware State Police say evidence linked 22 year old Charles West to burglaries and the theft of a dirt bike and stolen tools. Troopers saw West leave a home on Jones Church Road in Frankford and arrested him…
Read MoreWicomico County Man Sentenced for Assault & Weapons Offenses
Fifteen years in prison is the sentence for 39 year old Norman Fisher. Fisher was convicted in January by a Wicomico County jury of 1st degree assault and weapons offenses. Officials say that last February, Fisher pointed a rifle at his wife and threatened to kill her. Then in the middle of the night –…
Read MoreChase by Georgetown Police Ends in Arrest
A New York man has been arrested by Georgetown Police after a chase early Saturday morning.  Police tried to stop the vehicle for a traffic violation on Route 113. The driver – sped off and ended up heading northbound on the southbound side of Route 113. Near Ellendale he tried to cross the median and…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested on Weapons Charges
An investigation by Dover Police has lead to the arrest of 24 year old Qadir Mosley-Thomas on weapons charges. When police tried to contact Mosely-Thomas Thursday afternoon on South New Street he tried to run to the rear of a nearby restaurant where he tried to hide a .25 caliber handgun. He was arrested and…
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