Crime
Video shows moments Gregory Painter shot and killed by Delaware officers
MILFORD, Del. — Authorities have identified the man fatally shot by Delaware State Police following a confrontation on May 1 as 44-year-old Gregory Painter, of Milford.
According to state police, the incident began just before 4 p.m. when multiple 911 calls were received about a possible impaired driver on Route 9 (Lewes-Georgetown Highway) near Harbeson Road.
Callers reported that a red Ford F-150 pickup truck was driving erratically—moving slowly, swerving into oncoming lanes, and drifting onto the shoulder.
Responding troopers located the vehicle, operated by Painter, on Coolspring Road near Fisher Road.
When troopers attempted a traffic stop, Painter allegedly refused to comply, prompting a brief vehicle pursuit.
He ultimately stopped the truck in a driveway on West Springside Drive, in the 28000 block.
Police say that Painter exited the vehicle armed with a knife and ran into a nearby residence. Investigators confirmed that Painter was not a resident of the home, which was occupied at the time.
Shortly after entering, Painter exited the house still armed, and according to police, charged at the troopers, ignoring repeated commands to drop the weapon. In response, troopers discharged their firearms, fatally striking Painter.
No officers or other civilians were injured in the incident.
Per standard protocol, the involved troopers have been placed on administrative leave as the Delaware State Police and the Delaware Department of Justice conduct a joint investigation into the use of force.
Authorities are continuing to gather information and are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant details to contact Delaware State Police Troop 2 Major Crimes Unit at (302) 741-2821. Tips can also be submitted via private message to the Delaware State Police Facebook page, or anonymously through Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) 847-3333.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Crime
Wilhelmina Leigh Carlton charged with the murder in stabbing of her boyfriend Darius Montreal Boglin
A 43-year-old woman from Bessemer has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of her boyfriend earlier this month, according to authorities.
Court records show Wilhelmina Leigh Carlton, 43, is charged with the murder of Darius Montreal Boglin, 45.
Carlton was booked into the Jefferson County Jail on March 5 and is currently being held without bond.
Officers with the Bessemer Police Department were dispatched at approximately 7:49 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, to the 3100 block of Avenue B following reports of a stabbing.
According to Detective Justin Burmeister, responding officers arrived at the scene and discovered Boglin suffering from a stab wound in a driveway.
Emergency responders attempted to assess his condition, but he was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 8:10 p.m.
Authorities said Carlton was still present at the location when officers arrived and was taken into custody without incident.
Investigators confirmed that Carlton and Boglin were involved in a dating relationship.
Charging documents allege that the fatal incident occurred during an altercation when Boglin allegedly grabbed Carlton from behind, at which point she stabbed him, resulting in his death.
The investigation remains ongoing, and police are asking anyone with additional information related to the case to contact the Bessemer Police Department at 205-425-2411 or 205-481-4366. Tips can also be submitted through the department’s tip line at 205-428-3541, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.