Posts Tagged ‘crime’
Dover Man Connected To 10 Burglaries, Police Say
A suspect has been charged in connection with ten burglary incidents during the past two months, according to Dover Police. Police said Wednesday that the burglaries took place at local restaurants and other businesses during August, September and October. 33-year-old Tyreek Holmes was arrested Tuesday on the day of the latest incident: a burglary at…
Read MoreMan Stabbed At Uncertain Location In Kent Co.
Ocean City Police Make Arrest In Recent Stabbing, Other Incidents
Ocean City Police have made several arrests in connection with recent assaults and unlawful activity. Police say an AK-47 was seized when they found several people sleeping in a motor vehicle last week – a violation of a town ordinance. Police also found a handgun and some marijuana during that incident. Four people from Harrisburg,…
Read MoreMan Dead After Stabbing People In Two Dover Homes.
A 29-year-old man was found dead in a Dover home Wednesday night, where police believe he stabbed several people. Police were called to a home on Bradley Road and discovered a 66-year-old woman with knife wounds. While there, officers learned about another incident at a home on Kennedy Road in which an 11-year-old boy and…
Read MoreOcean City Police Seek Suspects In Boardwalk Violence
Ocean City Police are searching for suspects who were involved in brawls that broke out on the boardwalk. One attack that was captured on video and widely shared on social media occurred in the area of 4th Street and the boardwalk Wednesday at 12:46 a.m. Police say a call came to 9-1-1 after three minutes…
Read MoreGeorgetown Woman Arrested For Aggravated Menacing At Harrington Motel
A Georgetown woman is charged with pointing a handgun at someone in the parking lot of a Harrington motel. Harrington Police say 39-year-old Stacey Coleman approached a vehicle, pointed the weapon, then returned to a room at the Quality Inn Monday. Police took her into custody without incident. Coleman is charged with possession of a…
Read MoreTwo suspects sought in Ocean City boardwalk stabbing
Ocean City Police are searching for two suspects in connection with a stabbing incident on the boardwalk over the weekend. According to police, a fight broke out involving several people early Sunday morning between 6th Street and 7th Street. One person was stabbed at about 4:34 a.m. Police released surveillance photos of two possible suspects.…
Read MoreCoastal Highway Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Arrest
A Lewes man faces drug-related charges and other offenses following a traffic stop on Coastal Highway. Delaware State Police say 41-year-old Dewayne Hopkins was pulled over Thursday and was found to be driving with a suspended license. Police say troopers were already “familiar” with Hopkins. A search dog led investigators to 298 bags of heroin…
Read More“I’m Mad As Hell” | Governor Hogan demands action from lawmakers to combat violent crime in Baltimore
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan did not hold back in a recent interview, saying “I’m mad as hell and I’m not going to let up” in reaction to a lack of action from state lawmakers who have yet to consider a series of bills to combat violent crime in Baltimore. Governor Hogan recently appeared on WBAL’s…
Read MoreUPDATE | Man shot, killed in Harrington
UPDATED – 12/13/19 – 1PM – The investigation into a shooting last week in Harrington continues. Delaware State Police say 37 year old Robert White of Harrington had just left his home on foot on Wednesday, December 11th when he was shot.  White was pronounced dead at an area hospital. Police have no suspect information…
Read MoreMaryland State Police conduct crime blitz in Wicomico, Dorchester Counties
Maryland State Police, along with allied local and federal law enforcement agencies, partnered on Friday to target criminal activity and criminal organizations operating within Wicomico and Dorchester counties. In Wicomico County, enforcement efforts were based on intelligence relating to illegal drug use and sales, firearm violations and crimes of violence. In Dorchester County, the gathering…
Read MoreThree arrested, charged with burglaries in Milford, Frederica
Three suspects, ages 29, 15, and 14 years old, were arrested in connection with a series of burglaries in the Milford, Frederica areas of Kent County, Delaware. According to the Delaware State Police Department, around 10:30 p.m., Monday troopers were called to a home in the 700 block of New Wharf Road in Milford, for…
Read MoreOcean Pines Police Report Fewer Crimes in 2018
The Ocean Pines Association is reporting a decrease in crimes, arrests and traffic incidents throughout the community in the year 2018. The annual report finds Ocean Pines one of the safest cities in Maryland according to SafeWise with 103 total crimes, 21 violent crimes and 82 property crimes, with a crime rate of less than 1…
Read MoreSeaford Officials Say No Criminal Loss of Life in 2018
Just over a month into the new year, and the city of Seaford is reporting positive news of crime statistics from the previous year. City officials tell WGMD they are pleased to report there was no criminal loss of life in Seaford in 2018. Seaford Police say the crime rate remained stable, and the number…
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 MoreDNREC Natural Resources Police Launch tip411 Mobile App
Delaware’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has launched a new law enforcement app, enabling the public to connect with the department’s Natural Resources Police officers, receive alerts, and submit anonymous tips from their smartphones. “Technology is playing an ever-increasing role in the ways we communicate, and this new Natural Resources Police app…
Read MoreDSP Troop 4 Reviews 2017 with Community Members
The Delaware State Police at the Georgetown Barracks recently held a community meeting to inform the public on the job the DSP is doing to keep them safe. Captain Rodney Layfield says trooper at Troop 4 have reduced robberies by over 35% and burglaries by nearly 18%. Shoplifting has decreased by over 28%. They are…
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