Couple's Cars Hit by Objects Thrown in Same Wilmington Intersection

Incidents occurred six months apart, raising concerns about public safety and lack of police action.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 6:04am

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A Wilmington couple says their vehicles were struck by people throwing objects, including a rock and a concrete block, on two separate occasions near the same intersection just six months apart. The incidents have left them frustrated with the lack of serious police and judicial response, as they believe it will take a serious injury or death before these cases receive greater attention.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing challenges of addressing public safety and property crime, especially when it involves homeless individuals with potential mental health issues. The repeated nature of the incidents at the same location raises concerns about the effectiveness of the criminal justice system in deterring and preventing such behavior.

The details

In the first incident in August, Sheila Whitmeyer was driving on Independence Boulevard when a homeless man threw a rock that cracked her windshield near her head. The suspect, Michael Anthony Scaturro Jr., was arrested, pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to 120 days in jail with a mental health evaluation. Six months later, Jim Whitmeyer, who was driving for Uber, had a concrete block thrown at his car while on Carolina Beach Road, causing damage to the front of his vehicle. Police were unable to locate the suspect in the second incident due to a lack of information.

  • In August, Sheila Whitmeyer's car was struck by a rock while driving on Independence Boulevard.
  • Six months later, in February, Jim Whitmeyer's car was hit by a concrete block while driving on Carolina Beach Road.

The players

Sheila Whitmeyer

A Wilmington resident whose car was struck by a rock in August.

Jim Whitmeyer

Sheila's husband, whose car was hit by a concrete block six months later.

Michael Anthony Scaturro Jr.

A homeless man who was arrested, pleaded guilty, and sentenced to 120 days in jail for throwing a rock at Sheila Whitmeyer's car.

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What they’re saying

“I saw a man who looked like he was out maybe walking after dinner — all of a sudden, I noticed that he has something in his hand and he takes it and he throws it over his head right at me. And I was driving and it crashed right near my face on the windshield.”

— Sheila Whitmeyer (WECT)

“The man could have killed my wife, something like that's gonna kill somebody. The guy's got a record, I'd like to see some kind of punishment.”

— Jim Whitmeyer (WECT)

“I mean, I had traffic all around me, so I couldn't do anything. There was the loudest smash on my car. Luckily, it's cosmetic damage to the front, but again, it could have been been worse.”

— Jim Whitmeyer (WECT)

What’s next

The Wilmington Police Department said they will review the case if new information comes to light regarding the second incident involving Jim Whitmeyer's car.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges of addressing public safety and property crime, especially when it involves homeless individuals with potential mental health issues. The repeated nature of the incidents at the same location raises concerns about the effectiveness of the criminal justice system in deterring and preventing such behavior, and the need for a more comprehensive approach to address the underlying issues.