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Virginia Man Arrested for Felony Assault in Delaware
Virginia Man Arrested for Felony Assault in Delaware
**Rehoboth Beach, DE** – Delaware State Police arrested Charles Gehman from Lynchburg, Virginia, for felony assault in Rehoboth Beach. The incident occurred on Saturday morning.
On March 8, 2025, at approximately 9:00 a.m., there was a noise report from a protest near Popeye’s on Coastal Highway. During the response, officers discovered a 65-year-old man had been assaulted in the parking lot. The victim sustained minor injuries following a dispute over traffic and parking. Charles Gehman was identified as the suspect.
After the assault, Gehman left in a gray Toyota Corolla with Virginia license plates. Troopers located both the vehicle and Gehman shortly afterward, leading to his arrest without incident.
Gehman was charged at Troop 7 and arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 3. He was released on a $4,000 unsecured bond. The charge listed is Assault 2nd Degree Causing Injury to a Person over 62, classified as a felony.
Aggravated Assault Leaves One Injured in Wilkes-Barre
Aggravated Assault Leaves One Injured in Wilkes-Barre
**WILKES-BARRE, PA** – An aggravated assault occurred in Wilkes-Barre at approximately 2:10 PM on Saturday at 30 Hanover Street. It involved an altercation between a male and a female.
Upon their arrival, police found the male suffering from a gunshot wound on Hanover Street. The female was detained near the parking lot of the location. The injured male was subsequently taken to a hospital for medical attention.
The State Police Forensics Unit was called to secure the scene, and the Wilkes-Barre Detective Division initiated the investigation with support from the Luzerne County Detective Division. The investigation remains ongoing, and the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department requests any information related to the incident to be reported to their Detective Division, Care of Lieutenant Matt Stash at 570-208-0911.
Suspect Barricaded in Greenbelt Incident Taken into Custody
Suspect Barricaded in Greenbelt Incident Taken into Custody
**GREENBELT, MD** – On Monday, just after 9 a.m., the Greenbelt Police Department responded to a report of a cutting incident on the 9100 Block of Edmonston Road. A victim with non-life-threatening injuries was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
The suspect, identified as a Hispanic male, initially refused to surrender and barricaded himself inside a unit. Authorities eventually took him into custody.
The Greenbelt Police Department extended gratitude to the Prince George’s County Police Department and Berwyn Heights Police Department for their assistance. Their collaboration was vital in resolving the situation.
Boston Police Make Gun Bust During Drug Investigation
Boston, MA – Arrest Made in Boston for Firearm-Related Offenses
At about 7:00 PM on Friday, March 7, 2025, the Drug Control Unit of District B-3 (Mattapan) arrested Cedric Waller, 40, of Boston on firearm charges. The arrest took place during a drug investigation in the area of 247 Woodrow Avenue.
Officers observed increased foot traffic in the vicinity and noted the building’s front door was damaged, allowing unrestricted access. They conducted surveillance and saw a male entering and leaving the building within four minutes.
Upon following the individual, officers performed a threshold inquiry due to the ongoing investigation. During a pat frisk, they discovered a firearm in the suspect’s waistband.
The firearm was identified as a Jimenez Arms Inc. with eleven rounds in the magazine, and its serial number was found to be defaced. Waller faces charges of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, and Defacement of a Firearm Serial Number, with an arraignment expected in Dorchester District Court.
Motor Vehicle Accident Under Investigation in Gloucester Township
Motor Vehicle Accident Under Investigation in Gloucester Township
**Gloucester Township, NJ** – The Gloucester Township Police Department is investigating a motor vehicle crash that occurred on Saturday at approximately 2:19 a.m. near the intersection of Sicklerville Road and Garwood Road. The incident involved a sedan and a tractor trailer, with the sedan becoming trapped under the trailer portion.
The driver and passenger of the sedan managed to exit the vehicle. While the driver was unharmed, the passenger sustained a broken arm and several lacerations. The sole occupant of the tractor trailer was not injured in the crash.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the sedan driver failed to notice the tractor trailer executing a left turn and attempted to illegally pass it, causing the sedan to become wedged under the trailer. The accident led to a diesel fuel leak from the trailer’s refrigeration tank, prompting a response from several local fire departments and hazard management teams.
As a result of the crash and the fuel leak, Sicklerville Road and Garwood Road were closed for several hours. The Gloucester Township Police Department continues to investigate the incident.
Milford Man Arrested for Fifth DUI Offense
Milford Man Arrested for Fifth DUI Offense
**Lewes, DE** – Delaware State Police arrested 36-year-old Maurice Finney of Milford, Delaware, for his fifth DUI offense along with other traffic violations.
The incident occurred on Friday at around 1:35 a.m. A trooper on patrol observed a Chevrolet Traverse weaving while driving north on Coastal Highway near Postal Lane. The vehicle committed another traffic violation, prompting the trooper to initiate a traffic stop and administer a series of sobriety tests after observing signs of impairment in Finney.
Further investigation revealed that Finney had four prior convictions for DUI-related offenses. Subsequently, he was taken to Troop 7.
Finney faced charges including a fifth-offense DUI felony, driving with a suspended or revoked license, and speeding. He was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution with a $6,101 cash bond.
Man Arrested for Dollar General Attempted Robbery
Man Arrested for Dollar General Attempted Robbery
**Wilmington, DE** – Delaware State Police Detectives have apprehended Vincent Vari, a 48-year-old Wilmington resident, in connection with an attempted robbery at a Dollar General store in the Wilmington area.
On December 24 at approximately 9:22 p.m., troopers responded to reports of an attempted robbery at Dollar General located at 1402 East Newport Pike, Wilmington. During the incident, a suspect, identified as a white male, entered the store wielding a taser. He approached a store employee, activated the taser, and demanded cash. The employee managed to repel the suspect with a baseball bat, who subsequently fled towards East Highland Avenue. No injuries were reported.
Through investigative efforts, detectives from Troop 2 identified Vari as the suspect leading to a warrant for his arrest. On Friday, Vari was found by detectives and taken into custody without incident.
Vari was transported to Troop 2 and charged with Robbery 1st Degree and Wearing a Disguise during the Commission of a Felony, both felonies. He was arraigned and subsequently committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution, with bail set at $24,000 cash.
Delaware Police Investigate Road Rage Incident on I-95
Delaware Police Investigate Road Rage Incident on I-95
**Wilmington, DE** – Delaware State Police are investigating a road rage incident involving a firearm on I-95 that occurred on Friday.
On Friday at approximately 12:50 p.m., troopers responded to the 900 block of Concord Avenue following reports of a road rage incident. The preliminary investigation indicated that a 48-year-old male victim was driving on the 141 ramp for I-95 northbound when a U-Haul box truck, driven by an unknown black male suspect, began tailgating him. In response, the victim applied his brakes, leading the suspect to slow down, pull alongside, and engage in an argument before pointing a gun and fleeing. No injuries were reported.
Delaware State Police are still investigating the case and are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident or has information to contact Trooper J. Mulford at Troop 1 by calling 302-761-6677. Information can also be submitted via a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or through Delaware Crime Stoppers.
For victims or witnesses of crimes seeking assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit and Delaware Victim Center offer support and resources 24 hours