Posts Tagged ‘Salisbury PD’
Joint Firearms Suppression Initiative in Wicomico County Nets Weapons and Drugs
A firearms suppression initiative in Wicomico County in June resulted in the recovery of multiple weapons, drugs and the arrest of five people. The Salisbury Police and the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office joint initiative is aimed at enhancing public safety and deterring criminal activity involving firearms. Officers and deputies conducted 48 traffic stops and 18…
Read MoreSalisbury PD and Maryland State Police Detectives Investigating Salisbury Murder Case
UPDATED – 05/31/24 – Maryland State Police are now investigating the death of 33 year old Patoria Giddens of Salisbury. Giddens was found dead in a vacant apartment on Adams Avenue near her residence on May 26th. She had been reported missing by Salisbury Police last weekend – she had not been seen since April…
Read MoreSalisbury PD Investigating Sunday Night Shooting
Police in Salisbury are investigating a shooting incident that occurred Sunday night just after 11 on Elizabeth Street. Police say a 26 year old man suffered a single gunshot wound – he is under medical care and is listed in critical but stable condition. Police ask if you have information – call Salisbury Police at…
Read MoreSalisbury PD Adds Chaos to the K-9 Ranks
The Salisbury Police Department has a new 4-footed member – K-9 Chaos. Chaos, Belgian Malinois mix, was a donation from the Throw Away Dogs Project which helps train dogs into law enforcement canines. Originally trained for bed bug detection – it was found Chaos responded better to police work and detection training. Chaos and handler PFC…
Read MoreUPDATED: Seaford PD Identify Suspect in Friday Morning Carjacking & Kidnapping; Under Arrest in MD
UPDATED – 1/15/23 – 3:30pm – Seaford Police have identified 23 year old Ralph Harmon as the suspect in the carjacking and kidnapping of an 80 year old woman from Arch Street in Seaford on Friday. Harmon was arrested Friday by police in Maryland after the woman’s stolen vehicle was found on East Main Street.…
Read MoreOne Arrested in Double Stabbing in Salisbury
Salisbury Police are investigating an assault with knife that occurred on Mill Pond Lane in Mill Pond Village. Police say one adult female suspect has been taken into custody and two adult female victims are being treated for non-life-threatening injuries by Salisbury EMS. The Talk of Delmarva will have more as information becomes available.
Read MoreSalisbury PD Investigating Body Found in Pond
Salisbury Police are conducting a death investigation into an adult male who was found deceased in a pond in the area of Coventry Lane on Saturday afternoon. The individual has been preliminarily identified and the body was taken to the Chief Medical Examiner for an autopsy. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to…
Read MoreSalisbury PD Arrest Princess Anne Man in August 7th Shooting
Salisbury Police have arrested a suspect in connection with an assault with a firearm that occurred on August 7th. Police have arrested 21 year old Raekwon Burton of Princess Anne in connection with a shooting that left a 24 year old man hospitalized. Police say the victim had been parked on Smith Street when an…
Read MoreViolent Crime Decreases in Salisbury
Salisbury Police are reporting a significant decrease in violent crime. Since 2010 there’s been a drop of 40% in aggravated assault, a drop of 54% in burglaries and a drop of 73% in robberies. In 2010 Salisbury Police responded to over 2600 Part 1 or serious crimes – that number has fallen in 2020 to…
Read MoreSalisbury PD Arrest 2, Search for 1 in Home Invasion
Salisbury Police continue to look for 1 suspect wanted in a home invasion that occurred early Monday morning – 2 others are under arrest. Police were called to a home on Liberty Street just after 3:30am and heard a gunshot coming from inside. Police met with a 21 year old woman who was yelling for…
Read MoreMSP Re-examine Additional Evidence In 2010 Wicomico County Double Murder
Maryland State Police investigators are re-examining additional evidence in reference to a 2010 Wicomico County double murder investigation and are asking anyone with information to come forward. The two victims are identified Antonio Darrelle Smith aka “Butter”, 26, and Arlene Byrd, 31, both of Salisbury. Both victims were found murdered inside an apartment in the…
Read MoreSalisbury PD Warning of Scam Letters
Salisbury Police are warning of a scam where city residents have received fake letters which look to be from the Salisbury Housing and Community Development Department. The letters in question are simply print-outs of a portion of the City’s municipal code, with certain sections underlined or starred in a slightly passive-aggressive manner. If you have…
Read MoreSalisbury Seeks Members for Justice Reform Task Force
The City of Salisbury is looking for members of its Criminal Justice Reform Task Force. The panel was first announced in early May. Members would examine current and previous issues in the city’s criminal justice system and give feedback to Salisbury elected officials and the police department. The goal is to work toward transparency, open…
Read MoreSalisbury Announces Comprehensive Plan to Ensure Trust & Transparency in Policing
Chief Barbara Duncan and Mayor Jake Day announced today a multi-faceted plan aimed at bolstering public confidence in the Salisbury Police Department. The Salisbury Police Department Comprehensive Trust Rebuilding Initiative was drafted in response to officer-related incidents of misconduct which came to light in February of this year. “We had to take a look in…
Read More1 Injured after Assault at Thirsty’s in Salisbury
Last Sunday evening, September 22, Salisbury Police were called to Thirsty’s for an assault involving baseball bats. Police learned the victim was pumping gas when three men assaulted him. With help from witnesses the suspects were identified as 48 year old Shawn Saunders and 50 year old Clarence Pruitt who were arrested. The third suspect,…
Read MoreSalisbury PD Investigate Threat at Walmart
Salisbury Police investigated a threat last night that appeared on social media about a shooting threat at the Salisbury Walmart. Police tweeted they are also aware of a nationwide hoax involving the same circumstances. No credible threat was identified at the Walmart in Salisbury however police are continuing to work with store management and extra…
Read MoreSalisbury PD Arrest Bank Robber
A Salisbury man has been arrested after an armed bank robbery on Friday at the Bank of Delmarva on Nanticoke Road. Salisbury Police are still investigating but say 24 year old Erroll Jenkins went into the bank around 2pm went to a teller and acted like he had a weapon – and the teller gave…
Read MoreFuneral for Salisbury Officer Aaron “Bull” Hudson Set for Tuesday
Funeral services for 46 year old Aaron “Bull” Hudson of Salisbury will be held on Tuesday, November 27 at noon at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center. There will be a visitation from 10am to noon and following the funeral service, the public is invited to the downtown plaza for a moment of silence and…
Read MoreSalisbury Officials to Canvas Prince Street Elementary Neighborhood this Afternoon
In Salisbury this afternoon, Mayor Jake Day and representatives from the City — including Fire, Police, Neighborhood Services, Field Ops and the Executive Office — will conduct a knock-and-talk/neighborhood canvas from 4:30 to 6:30pm. The canvas will be centered on the Prince Street Elementary playground. Â Before the neighborhood canvas, Salisbury Police and Neighborhood Services will…
Read MoreSalisbury PD Investigating Death of Man Found in Wicomico River
Tuesday afternoon Salisbury Police were called to the area of South Division and Market Streets after an adult man was found dead in the Wicomico River. An area worker discovered the body and called 9-1-1. Police have identified the victim as 23 year old Maurice Pinkett of Salisbury. The body has been taken to the…
Read MoreUPDATED: Salisbury PD Have Located Missing 12 Year Old Girl
Salisbury Police report that 12 YO Judelena Mylee Bellevue has been located/safe and unharmed and is back with her family.
Read MoreBREAKING & UPDATED: Salisbury PD Continue to Search for 4 Armed Robbers
UPDATED – 12:30pm – Salisbury Police were called for an armed robbery on Mt Herman Road – and learned the male armored truck driver was robbed while filling an ATM machine with cash. Police say 4 suspects, all armed with handguns, approached the driver and demanded cash while tying his hands. Along with an undisclosed…
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