Posts Tagged ‘Investigation’
UPDATED: Easton Police Arrest Suspect in Shooting Death
UPDATED 7/15/22 – 1pm: A man wanted on charges of 1st and 2nd degree murder and other offenses in the death of 42 year old George Barney of Hurlock on July 3rd has been arrested. Easton Police with help from the U-S Marshals Capital Regional Fugitive Task Force – arrested 21 year old Jalyn Barney…
Read MoreFishing Store Employee Charged With Felony Theft
A Milton man is charged with felony theft following an investigation at his place of employment: Lewes Harbour Marina.According to Lewes Police, an investigation determined that 51-year-old Thomas Serbin, who was employed as the store manager for two years, committed thefts dozens of times at the store.Police said a search warrant at Serbin’s residence this…
Read More3 Arrested in “Ambush” Shooting of Juvenile in Laurel
Three people have been charged with attempted murder, reckless endangering and other crimes related to what Laurel Police call an ‘ambush assault’ of a juvenile two months ago.According to police, a grand jury this week indicted 19-year-old Damon Hardy, 19-year-old Antione Hudson and a 17-year-old juvenile.A male juvenile was shot the night of May 9th…
Read MoreUPDATED: Fire Breaks Out at Dover Target
UPDATED: 2:20pm – Dover Police and Fire officials are investigating a fire that was intentionally set at the Target on Sunday night. Emergency personnel was called just after 9pm and found fire in the building. Customers and employees were quickly evacuated and no injuries were reported. Investigation showed the fire was arson – and was…
Read MorePolice: Man Demands Crabs, Shows “Splat Gun”
A Millsboro man has been arrested for aggravated menacing in Rehoboth Beach.According to Rehoboth Beach Police, a man approached three employees of Claws Seafood House on Rehoboth Avenue last Saturday afternoon July 2nd and asked for a free bushel of crabs. One employee recognized the man who had attempted this in the past.Police said an…
Read MoreUpdate: Dover Police Identify Man Whose Body was Found Along St. Jones River
Dover Police have identified the man whose body was found by kayakers on the Saint Jones River last Saturday, July 2nd.The cause of death for 27-year-old Jorge Valladares of Dover is still under investigation, but police say foul play is not suspected at this time.If you wish to provide information on this case or other…
Read MoreDel. State Police Investigate Robbery at Fragrance Outlet Store
Brush Fire Breaks Out Adjacent to Baywood
A brush fire in the Long Neck area scorched about two acres of high-grass, brush and pine trees on Independence Day.Members of the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company and Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company responded Monday afternoon to the area of John J. Williams Highway and Greens Way, next to Baywood Greens. Crews works to…
Read MoreWhy Are Certain Vehicles Being Targeted For Theft?
Owners of specific vehicle makes and models are being warned of a theft ring in Dover.According to Dover Police, there have been at least five recent incidents of attempted or successful vehicle thefts targeting Hyundai Elantras and Sonatas from model years 2015-2017. A suspect or suspects have been hot-wiring the vehicles. Police also said the…
Read MoreUpdate: Suspect Arrested In Connection With Ocean City Triple-Stabbing
A Ridgley, Maryland man has been arrested in connection with a triple-stabbing in Ocean City in the area of Wicomico Street and Atlantic Avenue.Police said Thursday that all three of the young male victims have since been released from hospitals.Two suspects ran north on the boardwalk as officers arrived that night. A 17-year-old juvenile who…
Read MoreUpdate: Bridgeville Man Identified As Victim In Recent Milford Homicide
Milford Police have identified the victim of a recent fatal shooting as 34-year-old Aaron Jackson of Bridgeville.Friday June 17th just after 10 p.m., police responded to a shooting in Brightway Commons in the 100-block of Bright Way. A shooting victim, later identified as Jackson, was found behind a residence and was later pronounced dead.Investigators believe…
Read MoreUpdate: 2 of 3 Ocean City Stab Victims Still Hospitalized; Investigation Continues
Ocean City Police continue their investigation into a triple-stabbing in the area of Wicomico Street and the boardwalk.Monday at 11:58 p.m., officers encountered a fight in progress and located three stab victims. An 18-year-old male of Wye Mills was flown to Shock Trauma and has since been released. A 21-year-old Wye Mills man was flown…
Read MoreUpdate: Ocean City Police Identify Victim In Pedestrian Fatality
UPDATED: Wicomico Co. Sheriff’s Deputy Shot, Killed In Pittsville; Suspect In Custody
UPDATED – 11:20am – Austin Davidson, 20, of Delmar, was arrested just after 11 Sunday night after a massive manhunt in the Pittsville, MD area. According to Maryland Judicial Search, charges filed against Davidson are – 1st and 2nd degree murder, 1st and 2nd degree assault, reckless endangering and use of a firearm. Three of…
Read MoreMan Struck By 8 Gunshots In Dover
Dover Police are investigating a shooting in which the victim was struck eight times in his torso and upper extremities.The victim was found Thursday shortly before 10:00 p.m. in the 100-block of South New Street. The 20-year-old man was treated by officers and medics and was taken to Bayhealth Kent General. He was listed in…
Read MoreLaurel Man Arrested For 8th DUI
A Laurel man has been arrested for DUI for an 8th time following an investigation into a crash Wednesday afternoon. According to Delaware State Police, troopers responded to the intersection of northbound Sussex Highway and Concord Road regarding a hit-and-run collision. An investigation determined that one vehicle struck another at a red light and that…
Read MoreSnow Hill Police Investigate Weekend Shooting
Snow Hill Police are investigating a shooting over the weekend.Arriving officers who investigated reports of gunshots on Cypress Lane early Saturday evening were not able to find a victim, but learned that someone had been driven to Atlantic General Hospital for treatment. That person was transferred to Tidal Health Peninsula Regional in Salisbury.The Worcester County…
Read More9 Charged In Kent Co. Gun Trafficking Case
Nine people face a combined 77 charges following an investigation into straw purchases of at least 12 firearms in six separate transactions in the Dover area According to Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings, who detailed the case Wednesday in Dover, investigators determined that co-defendants Nassir Williams, Jyheim Spencer, and John Lassiter – all of whom…
Read MoreGunshots Strike Residence, Parked Vehicle In Ellendale
Woman, Child Hospitalized Following Chemical Reaction At West OC Motel Pool
A woman and a six-year-old girl required hospital treatment following a hazardous materials incident at a West Ocean City motel.According to the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s office, local firefighters and members of the special Hazards Team responded to the Francis Scott Key Motel on Ocean Gateway Thursday afternoon. The woman and the girl were having…
Read MoreUpdate: Del. State Police Identify Person Who Died In Recent Crash
Delaware State Police have released the name of the person who died in a crash last Thursday in the Georgetown area.23-year-old Brianna Wright of Salisbury was driving on East Trap Pond Road approaching Hardscrabble Road. State Police said Wright went through a stop sign and drove into the path of a car that was not…
Read MoreNeighbor Alerts Sleeping Resident To House Fire In Worcester Co.
A fire spread from a shed to a travel trailer on the east side of Berlin where someone was sleeping inside Thursday.According to the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office, a neighbor noticed the fire on Mary Road was spreading out of control Thursday morning and alerted the sleeping individual and other residents.Everyone got out safely.Members…
Read MoreEaston Police Investigate Pharmacy Robbery
Easton Police are investigating a robbery at the Rite Aid pharmacy on Marlboro Avenue. At about 6:17 p.m. Wednesday, officers responded to the store in response to a robbery that had just occurred. An investigation determined that a male wearing a mask jumped the counter and pushed by the pharmacist to obtain prescription medications. The…
Read More2 Juveniles Shot In Dover; Victims Expected To Survive
Two juveniles have been shot in Dover. Police said they are expected to survive their injuries.Just before 9:00 p.m. Tuesday in the 400-block of Barrister Place, officers responded to reports of gunfire. Police learned that both victims had been driven to Bayhealth Kent General Hospital.A 17-year-old male was flown to Christiana Hospital with a gunshot…
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