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MORNING STAR • OCTOBER 25 - 31, 2007
Police Man charged with homicide
On Oct. 17, the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit charged a 24-year-old Greenwood man with vehicular homicide, vehicular assault, DUI and drug related charges stemming from a July 29, 2007 crash that claimed the life of a 30-year-old Milford man. During their investigation, investigators learned that David E. Holt, 24, of Greenwood lost control of a 2000 Dodge Intrepid while rounding a curve at a high rate of speed on Blanchard Rd. The vehicle exited the roadway, flipped numerous times and caught on fire. Three passengers were injured during the crash. Michael A. Dennis, 30, of Milford was ejected and later died as a result of his injuries. Larry E. Wilkerson, 25, of Harrington was ejected and critically injured. David Holt's brother, Charles Holt, 28, of Seaford was ejected and suffered minor injuries. As a result of the investigation, David E. Holt was arrested on the following charges: vehicular homicide, first and second degree vehicular assault, DUI third offense, consumption of cocaine and marijuana. Holt was arraigned at the Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on $8,500 secured bail.
Domestic dispute in Bridgeville
The Delaware State Police charged a 27-year-old Bridgeville man Tuesday morning after he allegedly restrained his girlfriend in his truck and threatened to kill her during a domestic dispute. The woman was allegedly held against her will for approximately thirty minutes Monday evening at approximately 6 p.m. on Sussex Hwy. near Bridgeville. On Monday, Oct. 15, at 6:53 p.m. troopers from Troop Five responded to the Seaford Police Department to investigate a reported kidnapping. Upon arrival, troopers contacted a 30-year-old Edgewood, Md. woman who alleged she had been involved in a verbal dispute with her boyfriend, Lonnie R. Donohue, 27, of the 18500 block of Oak Rd., Bridgeville. During the investigation, troopers learned that the woman left Donohue’s home on Oak Rd. after the argument. As she walked from Oak Rd. toward US 13, Donohue allegedly pulled up next to her in his black Chevrolet Silverado truck, pulled her inside and locked the doors. The woman told police Donohue drove to a local gas station and it was there she jumped out. After jumping out, Donohue allegedly threatened to kill the woman if she ran and told her to get back in the truck. The woman complied and got back in the truck. At this time, Donohue allegedly drove south on US 13 at a high rate of speed yelling at the woman. The woman told police that she was able to unlock her door and jump out of the truck when Donohue stopped for a red light. An unidentified motorist later took her to the Seaford Police Department. Once at the police department, Donohue allegedly called the woman numerous times on her cell phone after he was told not to call.
Troopers arrested Donohue on the following charges: second degree unlawful imprisonment; terroristic threatening; and phone harassment. Donohue was arraigned at the Justice of the Peace Court 4 in Seaford and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on $3,000 secured bond.
Bridgeville man wanted for crime
On the evening of Tuesday, Oct. 16, state police detectives responded to Nanticoke Memorial Hospital to investigate a reported rape of a 16-yearold Seaford girl. During their investigation, detectives learned that the susBailey pect, Corey J. Bailey, 30, of the 20300 block of Coverdale Rd., Bridgeville, allegedly held the girl against her will at a mobile home in Coverdale Crossroads. According to the victim, Bailey dipped his fingers in what appeared to be a white powder substance and repeatedly rubbed the substance on her tongue before sexually assaulting her. The victim later fled the residence and went home. From there the victim was taken to the hospital. A preliminary toxicology report indicated the presence of cocaine in the girls urine. During the investigation, the victim positively identified Bailey in a photo lineup. The Delaware State Police arrested Bailey on Monday at a residence near Seaford after detectives learned of his whereabouts from anonymous tips. Bailey was taken into custody without incident. Bailey was formally charged with Rape 1st Degree, Rape 2nd Degree, Kidnapping 1st Degree, Distribution of a Non-narcotic Drug to a Minor, Unlawfully Administrating Drugs and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. After his arraignment at the Justice of the Peace Court 2, Bailey was committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on $112,500 cash bail.
Laurel man arrested for drugs
The Delaware State Police Sussex County Drug Unit arrested a 54-year-old Laurel man for allegedly trafficking cocaine from his home in Laurel. On the evening of Thursday, Oct. 18, officers executed a search warrant Higgins at the home of William Higgins, 54, of the 26500 block of Fire Tower Rd. in Laurel. During the search, officers seized 24.2 grams of cocaine, 8.3 grams of marijuana, .4 grams of methamphetamine, and over 35 prescription pills. Also seized were a .17 caliber rifle, 12 gauge shotgun, and $1,707 in cash. Higgins was arrested on the following charges: trafficking cocaine; two counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony; possession with the intent to deliver (PWITD) cocaine, oxycodone, and methamphetamine; delivery of cocaine; maintaining a building for keeping controlled substances; drugs not in original container; criminal nuisance; three counts of possession of drug para-
phernalia; six counts of PWITD a controlled substance; and possession of marijuana. Higgins was committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on $153,000 secured bond. Police also arrested and charged Gary Eskridge, 45, of Seaford, with possession of cocaine; possession of oxycodone, xanax and drug paraphernalia. Eskridge was released on $4,000 unsecured bond. Donna Murray, 43, of Blades, was also arrested at the scene and issued a criminal summons for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
Man found in Vermont
On Oct. 19, one of Delaware’s ten most wanted subjects, wanted for failing to re-register as a sex offender, was apprehended in Burlington, Vt. United States Marshals John Fox and the Burlington Police Department arrested Jonathan E. Fox, 22, of Seaford during a joint investigation by the Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration unit and the U.S. Marshals. Charged as a fugitive from Delaware, Fox will be held in Vermont pending extradition back to Delaware. Fox is a low risk registered sex offender in Delaware.
Man freed from trench
A 36-year-old Selbyville man escaped injury after being trapped in a trench on Roxana Rd. for approximately two hours on Oct. 18. According to witnesses, Herbert Jamerson, 36, of Selbyville was walking by a large ditch where he was installing a sewage and drainage pipe. While walking next to the ditch, the ground gave way and the dirt collapsed on Jamerson. Jamerson’s co-workers were able to dig the dirt away from his head and upper body and waited for emergency crews to arrive. Numerous Delaware fire companies worked for approximately two hours to free Jamerson. When Jamerson was freed, he refused medical treatment and showed no signs of injury. Jamerson works for the Underground Utilities Company based out of Linden, N.J.
Seaford man arrested
On Oct. 22, at approximately 10:59 p.m., Seaford Police Department officers attempted to make contact with a man who was walking on Lincoln Street at which time he fled from the officers. After chasing the man several blocks, he was formally apprehended in the area of Chandler and Douglas streets. During the chase the defendant threw a plastic bag on the ground, which was recovered by the officers. The bag was found to contain 5 grams of crack cocaine. Also a search of the defendant revealed $693 of suspected drug money, which was confiscated. The defendant was arraigned at JP Court #3 and committed to the Department of Corrections in lieu of $24,000 secured bond pending a preliminary hearing at a later date. The defendant, Forrest L. Cannon, 36, of Seaford was charged the following:
Possession w/intent to deliver crack cocaine, possession of crack cocaine, possession of crack cocaine within 300 feet of a Park, possession of crack cocaine within 1000 feet of a School, tampering with physical evidence, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, criminal mischief and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Prostitution arrests
In yet another response to citizen and area residents' complaints, the Seaford Police Department on October 19 conducted another undercover operation utilizing an undercover female officer into prostitution in the East Seaford area of Seaford. The Seaford Police Department will aggressively continue enforcement efforts into this type of illegal activity utilizing all resources available. The following individuals were arrested during the operation. Thomas S. Watson, 43 years of age, of Seaford was arrested on the following charges: Patronizing a Prostitute, Patronizing a Prostitute within 1000 feet of a church, Loitering with intent to Commit a Sex Act, Criminal Solicitation 3rd degree, Possession of Crack Cocaine, Consumption of Crack Cocaine, Resisting Arrest, Disorderly Conduct, Tampering with Evidence and Conspiracy third degree. He was arraigned at JP Court #4 and released on $2,250 unsecured bond. Joshua P. Truitt, 30 years of age, of Seaford was arrested on the following charges: Patronizing a Prostitute, Patronizing a prostitute within 1000 feet of a church, Loitering with intent to Commit a Sex Act, Conspiracy third degree. He was arraigned at JP Court #4 and released on $760 unsecued bond. Ivan R. Ofarril, 23 years of age, of Seaford was arrested on the following charges: Patronizing a Prostitute, Patronizing a prostitute within 1000 feet of a church, Loitering with intent to Commit a Sex Act, Conspiracy third degree and one Traffic Charge. He was arraigned at JP Court #4 and committed to the Department of Correction in lieu of $650 secured bond. Jose A. Cruz, 22 years of age, of Seaford was arrested on the following charges: Patronizing a Prostitute, Patronizing a prostitute within 1000 feet of a church and Conspiracy third degree. Arraigned at JP Court #4 and committed to the Department of Corrections in lieu of $600 secured bond. William T. Cook Jr., 60 years of age, of Seaford, was arrested on the following charges: Patronizing a Prostitute, Patronizing a prostitute within 1000 feet of a church and DUI. He was Arraigned at JP Court #4 and released on $1,500 unsecured bond. The following individual was contacted during the operation and found to be wanted by the Court of Common Pleas. Karen K. McCurdy, 37 years of age, of Seaford, was arrested on the following charges: CCP Capias and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. She was arraigned at JP Court #4 and committed to the Department of Corrections in lieu of $46 cash bond.