Delmar Police Department Press Releases

Incident: Felony Assault
Date of Arrest: 08-23-08
Location: S. Bi-State and E. Elizabeth St., Delmar, MD 21875
Suspects: Seth Bunting, W/M, DOB: 05/10/90, 207 E. Chestnut St., Delmar, MD 21875

On June 30, 2008 an officer of the Delmar Police Department responded to and investigated an incident involving a serious assault in which the victim was hospitalized with extensive facial injuries. No suspects were revealed at the time of the incident. After an extensive two month investigation, Seth Bunting of 207 E. Chestnut St., Delmar, MD has been identified as a suspect involved in the assault and charges were obtained on August 22, 2008. On August 23, 2008 an officer of the Delmar Police Department arrested Bunting on charges of Assault 1st. Assault 2nd, Reckless Endangering, and Possession of a Dangerous Weapon with Intent to Injure. Investigation is continuing.

Incident: Theft
Date of Incident: 08-25-08
Location: 38713 Sussex Hwy., Delmar, DE 19940
Suspects: Unknown

On August 25, 2008 at 7:31 AM an officer of the Delmar Police Department responded to 38713 Sussex Hwy, Delmar, DE (new McDonalds) for a report of a theft. The investigation revealed that a locked storage trailer on the construction site was broken into and approx. $5000.00 worth of electrical wire was taken. Investigation is continuing. Anyone with information is urged to call the Delmar Police Department at 410-896-3131.

Incident: Burglary
Date of Incident: 08-25-08
Location: 8 W. Chestnut St., Delmar, MD 21875
Suspects: Unknown

On August 25, 2008 at 10:56 AM an officer of the Delmar Police Department responded to 8 W. Chestnut St., Delmar, MD for a report of a burglary and theft. The investigation revealed that a locked storage shed location on property had been broken into and approx. $700.00 worth of personal property was taken. Investigation is continuing. Anyone with information is urged to call the Delmar Police Department at 410-896-3131.

Incident: Burglary
Date of Incident: 08-25-08
Location: 404 E. Jewell St., Delmar, DE 19940
Suspects: Unknown

On August 25, 2008 at 12:01 PM an officer of the Delmar Police Department responded to 404 E. Jewell St., Delmar, DE for a report of a burglary and theft. Investigation revealed that an unlocked shed located on the property was entered into and an electric power washer valued at $300.00 was stolen. Investigation is continuing. Anyone with information is urged to call the Delmar Police Department at 410-896-3131.