Posts Tagged ‘pocomoke city’
Two Arrested for Attempted 1st Degree Murder / Assault
Two individuals from Pocomoke are in jail after an investigation into an assault and attempted murder case. According to the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, on January 23rd at approximately 4:20…
Read MoreUPDATE: Hazmat Incident in Pocomoke City, MD
The Worcester County Special Hazards Response Team responded to a chemical emergency in Pocomoke City this afternoon. A patient had been exposed to Iodine Monochloride. Two other victims were exposed–…
Read MoreThree Arrested on Firearm & Drug Charges in Pocomoke
An investigation into firearms and drugs by the Worcester County Sheriff’s office ended with the arrest of three Pocomoke residents. Search warrants were authorized for two residences – on Short…
Read MoreTwo Mosquito Pools Test Positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis in Worcester County
Two mosquito pools have tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in Worcester County, according to notification received from the State of Maryland by the Worcester County Health Department. The…
Read MorePocomoke-Based Radio Station Gutted by Fire
A fire has destroyed radio station WGOP (formerly WDMV) in Pocomoke City. According to the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office, the fire at 1637 Dunn Swamp Road was reported Thursday…
Read MoreCat in Pocomoke Area Tests Positive for Rabies
A cat in Pocomoke has tested positive for rabies.According to the Worcester County Health Department, the rabid cat was located in the area of Colona Road, and is a dark…
Read MorePocomoke Firm Gets Army Armor Contract
A Worcester County company has been awarded a task order for procurement of the US Army’s next generation Modular Scalable Vest, or MSV. Hardwire LLC, based in Pocomoke City, said…
Read MoreSearch Continues For Suspect In Worcester Co. Homicide
Nearly three weeks ago, an Accomack County woman was found murdered in a Pocomoke City home. Maryland State Police said Monday the search continues for the man who was identified…
Read MorePolice: Murder Suspect Could Be Hiding In Sheds, Chicken Coops
The search continues for a man suspected of murdering a woman in Worcester County last week. Maryland State Police said Tuesday there is reason to believe that 52-year-old William Edward…
Read MoreWoman Found Murdered At Worcester Co. Residence
Maryland State Police are investigating the murder of a woman whose body was found in a residence Wednesday night. Investigators discovered the body of 48-year-old Lesa Renee White of Atlantic,…
Read MoreMan Charged Following 17-Hour Weekend Standoff
A peaceful end to a 17-hour standoff in Worcester County…An incident over the weekend sent a man to a hospital first for an evaluation.Now, Erle Tatterson of Pocomoke City is…
Read MorePocomoke City Race Discrimination Case Settled
A racial discrimination case has resulted in a $1.2-million settlement between the Justice Department and the Worcester County Sheriff and the State of Maryland. Related retaliation claims against Pocomoke City…
Read MoreUpdate: Fire Causes $5.5-M Damage At Pocomoke Business
A massive fire causes about $5.5-million damage to a wood processing facility in Pocomoke City. The Maryland State fire Marshal’s Office says the weekend blaze at Eastern Shore forest Products…
Read More#masksonmaryland Event Held In Worcester Co.
Worcester County, Atlantic General Hospital and the State of Maryland conduct more than 3,300 coronavirus tests at the West Ocean City Park and Ride and in Pocomoke City since the…
Read MoreSuspect Arrested In Connection With Deadly Shooting In Worcester Co.
A suspect is in custody for a fatal shooting in Worcester County. Maryland State Police say 28-year-old Deavon Davis of Norolk Virginia was gunned down Tuesday afternoon in the 500-block…
Read MoreFirst Ever Delmarva Farmers Union Convention Held Over the Weekend
Area farmers converged on Pocomoke City this weekend for the first annual Delmarva Farmers Union Convention. The inaugural event kicked off what organizers hope to be an annual gathering, focusing…
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