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Elkton man charged after gun-related incident spurs raid
ELKTON — A man remained jailed on Tuesday after he allegedly pointed a firearm at a visitor outside an Elkton residence over the weekend and threatened to shoot, leading to a police raid in which investigators confiscated more than two and a half ounces of suspect methamphetamine, two loaded handguns and other evidence, according to Cecil County District Court records. Investigators identified the suspect as 34-year-old Lance Poppiti, whose address is listed in court records as 200 Hollingsworth Manor in Elkton, where the incident leading...
Fire causes $1M in damage to commercial building near Elkton
ELKTON — An investigation is continuing after a blaze broke out in a section of a commercial building housing several businesses near Elkton on Tuesday, causing an estimated $1 million in damage, according to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal. The owner of Iberia Holdings - one of the establishments that occupies the building at 555 Blue Ball Rd., north of Elkton, called 911 at 11:55 a.m. Tuesday after discovering the fire at that business, which is a used auto parts distributor, fire...
Police across Chester County search for suspects in counterfeit bills investigation
West Chester police are investigating after counterfeit bills were passed at a CVS pharmacy in East Bradford Township, Chester County over the weekend.It happened around 8 p.m. Sunday when police responded to the store on Miles Road.According to police, suspects walked in with the fake cash in exchange for a deposit on their Cash App."They have the app on their phone, pharmacy scans the barcode to their Cash App, it registers how much they want -- $100, $200 whatever. You pay the cashier $200, and once the transaction is complete, it goes on your app," said West Chester Police Public...
Pair sought for repeatedly using fake bills at Chester Co. gas station
Police in Chester County are looking for help from the public to identify two men who, officials claim, have used counterfeit bills repeatedly at the same gas station in Kennett Square. And, officials said, the same men may have used fake currency in an incident that happened at a CVS...
Woman charged with stealing car from parking lot of Delaware Park
A Dover woman is behind bars, charged with stealing a car from the parking lot of Delaware Park while its owner was busy gambling inside. The incident happened shortly before 6 p.m. June 28 at the casino east of Newark, according to Delaware State Police. The woman plucked the car keys from the victim's jacket, which had been left unattended at a slot machine, police said. She then went out into the parking lot, found the Nissan Altima and drove away with it, police said. Detectives were able to identify the suspect as Breana Brooks, 28. Officers with the Dover Police Department located Brooks in the stolen car the following day. She was charged with motor vehicle theft and was jailed after failing to post $2,000 secured bond.
Detectives Investigating Newark Walgreens Armed Robbery
The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred this morning at a Walgreens in Newark. On July 2, 2024, at approximately 8:07 a.m., troopers responded to a […] The post Detectives Investigating Newark Walgreens Armed Robbery appeared first on Delaware State Police - State of Delaware.
West Grove Man Charged in Death of Toddler
WEST CHESTER, PA — Authorities arrested Enrique Lopez Gomez, 30, of West Grove, Pennsylvania, on June 27, 2024, in connection with the death of a 21-month-old child. The Chester County District Attorney’s Office announced the charges, which include Murder of the Third Degree and Involuntary Manslaughter. Magisterial District Judge Matthew Seavey set bail at $10,000,000 cash.
North Coventry man convicted of taking ‘upskirting’ photos of woman at Pottstown store
NORRISTOWN — A Chester County man was convicted by a jury of charges he used his cellphone to take photographs under a woman’s skirt as she shopped at a Pottstown arts and craft store. Monte Wyndell Reed, 31, of the 600 block of West Schuylkill Road, North Coventry...
Man Who Injured Trooper Recently Arrested Again
Jacob Singleton, a 24-year-old resident of Bear, Delaware, has been arrested by the Delaware State Police for felony criminal mischief at a Townsend business. This arrest comes just weeks after Singleton was previously detained for multiple felony offenses in Newark. On June 27, 2024, at approximately 7:10 p.m., troopers responded...
Police: Bear spotted in Newark died trying to cross highway
The bear that captivated Delawareans last week has died, state police said. The animal was struck and killed by a vehicle while attempting to cross Route 1 in the area of School Bell Road near Bear, Delaware, around 11 p.m. last Tuesday. Police said the Delaware Department of Transportation has removed the animal from the roadway. The driver who hit the bear was not injured. ...
Lewisville Police Celebrate World Social Media Day, Encourage Public Engagement for Enhanced Community Safety
In a nod to World Social Media Day, the Lewisville Police Department took to its Facebook page to express appreciation for the community's engagement with its social media presence. Emphasizing the impact of digital communication in strengthening community bonds, the department encouraged residents to remain active participants by following their social channels, sharing messages, and interacting with posts as a means to create a safer environment.
Historic Gun Club-Turned-Mansion Destroyed in Fire Along North East River
A landmark property on the upper Bay’s North East River is nothing but a skeleton after a large fire last week. The 1792 building was the home of a local restaurant owner, who was thankfully not home at the time. But the homeowner’s pets’ live were tragically lost.
Newark Police Release Property Crime Stats
The Newark Police Department has published its Annual Report for 2023, providing a detailed overview of various aspects of policing within the city. This article focuses on the Property Crimes category in 2023. Links to the other crime stat categories are posted at the bottom of this article. The total...
Newark PD Crime Report Shows A Mixed Bag
The Newark Police Department has published its Annual Report for 2023, providing a detailed overview of various aspects of policing within the city. This article focuses on the Crimes Against Person category in 2023. Links to the other crime stat categories are posted at the bottom of this article. In...
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