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  • Three suspects arrested in Delmar auto shop burglary

    Three suspects arrested in Delmar auto shop burglary

    Three people have been arrested for an alleged burglary of a Delmar auto shop over the weekend.

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    Delaware State Police say troopers responded to West Auto on Sussex Highway in Delmar on reports of a burglary, to which the suspects made entry through an unsecured window and stole about $11,100 in tools, machinery and parts.

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    An investigation led to three suspects: 41-year-old Stacy Dyson of Delmar, 38-year-old Timothy Dyson and 22-year-old Michael Lecates of Laurel. A traffic stop on July 2 led to their arrest, where stolen tools and drugs were discovered in the vehicle. An investigation also determined that the three were likely involved in another burglary at a residence on Whiteville Road.

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    Timothy Dyson

    Burglary 3rd Degree (Felony)- 2 counts
    Theft $1,500 or Greater (Felony)
    Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
    Theft Under $1,500
    Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
    Numerous Traffic Violations
    Timothy Dyson was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 3 and released on $9,750 unsecured bond.

    Stacy Dyson

    Burglary 3rd Degree (Felony)- 2 counts
    Theft $1,500 or Greater (Felony)
    Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
    Theft Under $1,500
    Criminal Mischief
    Stacy Dyson was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 3 and released on her own recognizance.

    Michael Lecates

    Burglary 3rd Degree (Felony)- 2 counts
    Theft $1,500 or Greater (Felony)
    Tampering With Physical Evidence (Felony)
    Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
    Theft Under $1,500
    Possession of a Controlled Substance
    Criminal Mischief

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    Timothy Dyson was also driving without a license and faces traffic charges as well. He was released on $9,750 secured bond. The other two suspects were released on their own recognizance.

  • EXCLUSIVE | Laurel woman’s car broken into, late brother’s necklace stolen

    EXCLUSIVE | Laurel woman’s car broken into, late brother’s necklace stolen

    A Laurel woman is speaking out after her car was broken into and her late brother’s necklace was stolen.

    Angel Oliver says her heart dropped when she woke up Tuesday morning and learned that a man had broke into her car the night before and stole a gold necklace that belonged to her brother who passed away seven years ago.

    “The morning after it happened, I got on Facebook,” Angel said. “My neighbor had posted a video about a man that was trying to get into his car and he said for all the neighbors to check their cameras. I checked the front cameras, and sure enough, 12:45, got a hit, watched the video and there’s a man who walks right up to my car and opens the drivers door and gets into my car. And you can see him going through stuff in my car.”

    Angel said as soon as she saw what happened on her surveillance video, she realized that she had left her late brother’s gold necklace in a cup holder inside her vehicle. Fighting back tears, she explained to us what the necklace means to her and her family.

    “He’s [Angel’s late brother] been gone seven years and I never take it off,” Angel explained. “I take it off to get in the shower, or if I’m doing something where I don’t want to break it, I take it with me, it just happened to be in the car the one time I forgot to lock my car, I always lock my car, always.”

    The necklace is the only thing left that Angel has of her late brother. She pleaded with the suspect directly, hoping he see’s the interview, urging him to return it, vowing not to pursue anything any further if he just returns the necklace.

    “That’s the only thing I have from him,” Angel stressed. “I just want, if you can just leave it somewhere, I won’t show your face, I won’t show anything, I won’t pursue this anymore, but I’m going to continue to pursue this until I find you, to at least find out what you did with it to see if I can get it back, but no questions asked if you return this to me I won’t pursue this anymore. I just want the necklace.”

    The same suspect, who appears to have been carrying a backup at the time of the incident, was also caught on another resident’s camera, just a few houses down on 6th street in Laurel.

    Laurel Police are aware of the incident and are investigating.

  • Dover man wanted on felony theft, forgery charges in Laurel

    Dover man wanted on felony theft, forgery charges in Laurel

    Anthony J. Oscar, 34, of Dover, DE – Laurel Police Dept.

    A Dover man is wanted on felony theft and forgery charges in Laurel.

    According to the Laurel Police Department, officers are currently conducting a felony investigation that occurred on April 4, 2022 at the Bank of Delmarva located at 200 E Market Street.

    At this time, police say the primary suspect in the investigation has been identified as 34-year-old Anthony J. Oscar, of Dover, Delaware.

    Oscar is currently wanted out of the Laurel Police Department for Theft Over $1500, Forgery 2nd Degree, and Conspiracy 2nd Degree. Additionally, he is wanted for similar charges by the Seaford Police Department and by the Kent County Court of Common Pleas for a Failure to Appear capias.

    Oscar was last seen occupying a newer model Honda sedan with an unknown driver.

    Anyone with information related to this case is asked to contact PFC Lieber of the Laurel Police Department at [email protected] or by phone at 302-875-2244 reference case 70-22-1021 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at0 1-800-847-3333.

  • Laurel Man Arrested for Home Invasion

    Laurel Man Arrested for Home Invasion

    Tradon Mccants 31 of Laurel DE

    Laurel, DE- Delaware State Police arrested Tradon Mccants, 31, of Laurel, Sunday night for home invasion and related charges.

    On January 30, 2022, at approximately 8:20 p.m., troopers were dispatched to the 30000 block of Discount Land Rd. for a home invasion in progress. Upon arrival, officers located the male suspect standing inside the residence’s front door. After multiple commands, the male, identified as Tradon Mccants, exited the home and was taken into custody. A search of Tradon’s person was conducted incident to arrested and a concealed folding knife and drug paraphernalia were located. The investigation determined two female residents were inside the home when they heard a knock on the front door. When they went to see who was there, they observed a male subject, later identified as Tradon Mccants, wearing a hoodie and holding a blanket standing outside. Tradon then ran and hit the wooden front door, causing glass on the door to shatter and open quickly, striking one of the females. The two residents ran to a window and climbed out to getaway. They then hid outside as they called 9-1-1 and waited for the police to arrive. When Tradon was in the home, he damaged property inside one of the bedrooms. The female residents were uninjured during the incident. Tradon sustained minor injuries that did not require medical attention. He was transported to Delaware State Police Troop 5 and charged with the following crimes:

    • Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
    • Burglary First Degree (Felony)
    • Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon (Felony)
    • Criminal Mischief Over $1,000
    • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
    • Offensive Touching

    Tradon was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $62,200.00 secured bond.

  • Laurel man charged with resisting arrest, attacking police

    Laurel man charged with resisting arrest, attacking police

    35-year-old Jeremy Showell, of Laurel, DE – Delaware State Police Dept.

    A Laurel man was arrested on three counts of felony assault after police say he fought three state troopers, punching each of them in the head as he resisted arrest over a warrant issued for shoplifting.

    According to the Delaware State Police Department, shortly after 8 p.m., Wednesday troopers responded to reports of a domestic incident at a home in the 28000 block of Seaford Road.

    Troopers arrived and were advised that 35-year-old Jeremy Showell was acting disorderly in the home and had an active warrant from Laurel Police Department for shoplifting.

    Police located Showell in the backyard, at which point police say he was advised that he was being placed under arrest, but failed to comply with commands to place his hands behind his back.

    Showell was again directed to put his hands behind his back, at which time police say he initially appeared to comply, but instead punched a trooper in the face with a closed fist, causing a minor injury before he fled on foot from officers.

    Police say Showell failed to comply with commands to stop running, and the trooper deployed his divisionally issued taser, which was ineffective.

    Troopers again tried to take Showell into custody, at which time police say Showell punched another trooper in the face with a closed fist, causing minor injuries. Again, attempts to get Showell to comply were unsuccessful and he continued to resist arrest, according to police.

    Police continued to try and take Showell into custody when he allegedly punched a third trooper in the head with a closed fist, causing minor injuries.

    The three troopers were finally able to take Showell into custody and did not require medical attention.

    Showell was transported to Delaware State Police Troop 5, where he was charged with three counts of 2nd Degree Assault and Resisting Arrest with Force. He was arraigned and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on $32,500 cash bond.

  • Laurel School District closes schools after threats circulate on social media

    Laurel School District closes schools after threats circulate on social media

    The Laurel School District closed schools Thursday after a series of threats circulated on social media.

    Out of an abundance of caution, the district’s superintendent, Shawn Larrimore, announced Wednesday evening that he would be closing schools for Thursday, December 9, 2021.

    “The Laurel School District will be closing due to numerous reports of threats circulating on social media. Law enforcement has been notified and is investigating,” Larrimore stated. “While continuing our students’ education is highly important, keeping our students and staff safe is our top priority. So, again, out of an abundance of caution, all Laurel schools will be closed for tomorrow.”

    The nature of the threats are unclear at this time; however, police are investigating and Larrimore has promised to provide an update to families Thursday afternoon.

  • Shooting damages business in Laurel

    Shooting damages business in Laurel

    Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that damaged a business in Laurel.

    According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident occurred around 7:36 a.m., Tuesday when employees of Todd’s Income Tax arrived at work to discover the building had been damaged by gunshots.

    Troopers investigating the incident discovered several shell casings on Commercial Lane and three bullet holes in the building.

    The incident occurred after the business closed at 5 p.m. on Monday, before employees returned to work Tuesday morning. There was no one in the building when the incident occurred.

    The case remains an active investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Detective Donald Hickman by calling 302-752-3856 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.