Posts Tagged ‘salisbury’
12-Year-Old Charged in Murder of 2-Year-Old in Wicomico County
A 12-year-old has been charged in the murder of a 2-year-old that occurred on Jack Drive in Salisbury. The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office and the Wicomico County Child Advocacy Center have been investigating since the 2-year-old was found not breathing on Saturday. Wicomico County Sheriff Deputies were called to Jack Drive. After speaking with caregivers,…
Read MoreMeeting Next Week to Discuss Maryland Department of Transportation’s FY 2024-2029 Consolidated Transportation Program
Representatives from the Maryland Department of Transportation will meet with Wicomico County officials to discuss the agency’s Draft FY 2024 -2029 Consolidated Transportation Program, which details a $21.2 billion, six-year capital budget investment in the state’s transportation network. The meeting is part of the department’s tour of 23 Maryland counties and Baltimore City to update…
Read MoreUPDATE: Second Bat Tests Positive for Rabies in Wicomico County
Update 7/26: A second bat has tested positive for rabies in Salisbury, according to the Wicomico County Health Department. The bat from the area of Adams Avenue tested positive the disease yesterday, July 25th. Original Post from July 21st. A bat has tested positive for rabies near the 500 block of West Isabella Street in…
Read MorePrayer Vigil to be Held for Victims and Families of Mass Shootings in Salisbury and Across U.S.
In the wake of the mass shootings that have occurred across the nation including in Salisbury, a community prayer vigil and walk for peace will take place Sunday, July 16th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Wesley Temple United Methodist Church on West Road in Salisbury. Those in attendance will hear from Local law…
Read MoreDowntown Water Main Replacement in Salisbury; Water to be Shut Off Temporarily
Underground utility maintenance work will take place on South Division Street in Salisbury on Monday, July 17th at 10 pm. Crews will begin excavating at 9 PM, and water will be shut off temporarily in the affected area starting at/around 10 PM. All water will be restored before Tuesday morning for businesses and residents to…
Read More7 People Shot During Block Party in Salisbury; One Person Dead, Six Others Injured
One person is dead and six others wounded after a shooting at a block party in Salisbury overnight. The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident that was reported shortly after midnight on Chippewa Boulevard in the area of Kiowa Avenue in Salisbury. A 14-year-old from Salisbury was taken to Tidal health but died…
Read MoreUPDATE: Woman Reported Missing in Wicomico County Found Dead
UPDATE: 6/29/23: During an extensive investigation by the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division, an individual was located who led detectives from Wicomico and Accomack County Sheriff’s Office to a location in Virginia where the body of Kadisha Smith was found. Smith’s next of kin was immediately notified. An investigation had been conducted into…
Read MoreWicomico County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Burglary, Requesting Public’s Assistance
The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in connection with an investigation into a burglary that occurred on Hamden Drive in Salisbury earlier this month. On June 2nd, responding deputies found the resident hiding in her bedroom with the door locked. The suspects entered the back yard over a fence, disabled lights,…
Read MoreSalisbury Sees Reduction in Part 1 Crimes Since 2012
Since 2012, the number of what are called “Part 1” crimes in Salisbury has dropped 45 percent overall, according to the Salisbury Police Department’s 2022 Part 1 crime statistics. Part 1 crime includes the ten most common offenses encountered by law enforcement, including aggravated assault, rape, homicide, arson, human trafficking, motor vehicle theft, robbery, burglary,…
Read MoreMan Formerly of Salisbury Convicted of Second-Degree Murder for 2017 Slaying of Jaquanta Walton
Following a 6-day jury trial, Dionte Dutton, formerly of Salisbury, Maryland, was convicted this week of Second-Degree Murder, First-Degree Assault, along with other criminal charges. Sentencing was postponed allowing for a pre-sentencing investigation to be completed. Dutton will remain in custody pending sentencing. On June 10, 2017, Dionte Dutton got into a confrontation with Jaquanta…
Read MoreTraffic Alert: Street Closures Today and Tomorrow in Salisbury for Demolition and Clean Up
As of 8:30 this morning, Salisbury officials are closing roads in the area of a demolition of condemned property. The time frame of the demolition is today and tomorrow, May 31st and June 1st from 8:30 am to 4 pm. Heavy equipment needs to be onsite for this project which means the City will be…
Read MoreTraffic Alert: Salisbury Street and Lot Closures This Week
Various streets and lots in downtown Salisbury will be closed over the next few days. The following information is from the Mayor’s Office: Thursday, May 4th 8AM-9PM in association with the Tidewater Tour. Friday, May 5 in association with the Children’s Mental Health Awareness event 2 PM until approximately 9 PM.
Read MoreFire Officials Investigating Arson Cases in Salisbury
Deputy Maryland State Fire Marshals need your help in identifying who is responsible for setting arson fires at a vacant building on 616 East Church Street in Salisbury. The latest incident happened yesterday before 5 pm. This vacant building has had two previous fires in it. One fire was in January of 2022 and the…
Read MoreMaryland State Police Searching For Attempted Murder Suspect in Wicomico County
Maryland State Police need your help in finding a man they are looking for in connection with a shooting earlier this month in Wicomico County. 45-year-old Timothy Lee Whaley Jr. of Salisbury, Maryland, has an arrest warrant issued for him for attempted murder. Whaley is described as a Black man, 6-feet tall and weighs about…
Read MoreLieutenant Governor Aruna Miller Visits Eastern Shore to Highlight Education and Career Development Opportunities for Young Marylanders
Lt. Governor Aruna Miller this week visited three institutions in Salisbury and Princess Anne that serve to educate Marylanders and provide workforce development skills to young people on the Eastern Shore. At each stop, Lt. Gov. Miller highlighted the critical work of these facilities in helping young Marylanders succeed in jobs of the future, as…
Read MoreApril 24: Final Day for Food & Craft Vendors to Apply for Maryland Folk Festival
Today is the final day for food and craft vendors to apply for the Maryland Folk Festival in Salisbury this coming September. Foods offered at the festival will include regional and ethnic foods, as well as classic festival fare. The marketplace will offer festival-goers juried, handmade creations from the finest artists and craftspeople from Maryland…
Read MoreHouse Fire in Salisbury Under Investigation
The cause of a fire on Flamingo Drive in Salisbury yesterday evening is under investigation. The blaze started on the outside of the one-story wood frame single family home, according to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Damage is estimated to be around $5,000. No deaths or injuries resulted from the fire.
Read MoreWeekend Shooting in Salisbury Under Investigation
The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred at a home on Dennis Street in Salisbury on Saturday evening. A 42-year old man was shot in the leg. He was transported to Tidal health. The injuries are not life-threatening. Anyone with information regarding the shooting should call the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office…
Read MoreTraffic Alert: Temporary Closure of Street in Salisbury for Crane Installation
The City of Salisbury is informing residents and visitors that Main Street from Court Street to Baptist Street will be closed tomorrow (Thursday) from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. to allow for the installation of a tower crane. During this time, the street will be impassable to all through traffic. All surrounding streets will be…
Read MoreDelmarva Chicken Festival to Return for 100-Year Anniversary
The Delmarva Chicken Festival is coming back–just for this year to celebrate 100 years of chicken. The festival will take place Saturday, October 7th at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium in Salisbury, Maryland from 1 to 7 pm. The event will be free and open to everyone. If anyone is interested in participating in the festival,…
Read MoreFire at Home in Salisbury Under Investigation
The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of a fire that occurred on Hammond Street in Salisbury yesterday afternoon. So far, they know that the blaze started on the back deck of the two story wood frame single family home. No deaths or injuries resulted, but the fire caused thousands of dollars…
Read MoreSalisbury Expands Operations Into Former City Fire Department Headquarters
In order to better serve the community, Salisbury City offices will move from their current locations on North Division Street in the coming months. The City Council has voted unanimously in favor of a lease agreement for 115 South Division Street—the former Salisbury Fire Department Headquarters in Downtown Salisbury. The three-story building will house the…
Read MoreVehicle Fire in Salisbury Caused by Engine Failure
Accidental, engine components failure led to a vehicle fire on Poplar Hill Avenue, Salisbury. According to the Office of the State Fire Marshal, the blaze which started in the engine compartment of the 2002 Ford F-150, occurred just before 11 pm last night. No deaths or injuries resulted from the fire. The estimated damage to…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Arrested for Thefts from Motor Vehicles
A 51-year-old Salisbury man is in jail for thefts from motor vehicles that occurred on January 14-17. According to the investigation, Little Price Brooken is charged with using the stolen credit cards at numerous locations throughout Salisbury. One of the incidents occurred on Snow Hill Road where US currency and a credit card was stolen.…
Read MoreHouse Fire in Salisbury Under Investigation
A fire that occurred at a vacant home on Miami Avenue in Salisbury last night is under investigation. A neighbor discovered the one story, wood frame, single family house on fire. The blaze caused an estimated $25,000 in damage. No one was injured. 30 firefighters responded to the scene and controlled the fire in about…
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