Posts Tagged ‘salisbury’
Dog Dispute Leads to Assault Charges for Salisbury Man
The Salisbury Police Department says a man has been arrested and charged after a dispute and physical altercation with a neighbor. Officers say the incident took place around 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 6 in the 1000 block of Bell Avenue. A 59-year-old male victim was assaulted by 41-year-old Ian Christian Lundberg of Salisbury, with…
Read MoreMEMORIAL DAY CEREMONIES – SUNDAY & MONDAY
SUNDAY, MAY 26 GEORGETOWN: Georgetown’s annual Memorial Day Ceremony on the Circle will take place Sunday afternoon beginning at 1:30. The keynote speaker is Lt. Col. David Smith, USMC (Ret) – an experienced commander of Tactical Air Support Groups and a survivor of the 2011 attack on the Pentagon. Since retiring in 2004, Lt. Col.…
Read MoreSalisbury Speed Cameras Are Among Maryland’s Most Lucrative
AAA Mid-Atlantic has released a list of the most lucrative speed camera systems in the state of Maryland, citing government data. While Montgomery County topped the list with nearly 16 Million Dollars in revenue in the Fiscal Year 2018, Salisbury ranked among the top 10 with 1,325,771 Million Dollars in revenue, substantial for a smaller…
Read MoreMuralist Chosen for Church Street Community Mural in Salisbury
Salisbury artist Paul Boyd has been selected to paint a community-themed mural on the corner of East Church Street and Route 13. Nearly a dozen artists submitted designs and work schedules for the project. Neighborhood residents want a mural that depicts the history of the African American community in Salisbury and that shows a road…
Read MoreMissing Salisbury Man’s Body Found in Pennsylvania
The body of a Salisbury man who went missing earlier this week has been recovered in a stream near Easton, Pennsylvania. According to Lehigh Valley Live, a local news website in east central Pennsylvania, officials recovered the body of 34-year-old James Brittain of Salisbury, Maryland on Wednesday. The Salisbury Police Department had reported Brittain missing.…
Read MoreDelmar Man Arrested for DUI, Drug Charges
The Maryland State Police Salisbury Barrack says it has apprehended a 30-year-old Delmar man on numerous traffic charges including driving under the influence and reckless driving. Troopers say on Monday, May 6 shortly before 10 p.m., they responded to the area of East Line Road in the area of Northbound Route 13 for reports of…
Read MoreSalisbury Police Seek At-Large Shooting Suspects
The Salisbury Police Department says it is seeking the public’s help in identifying and apprehending two men suspected in an early morning shooting in the city. Officers say around 2 a.m. on Sunday, May 5 they were called to the 200 block of East Main Street for a reported shooting. Officers arrived on the scene…
Read MoreVIDEO: WGMD News Week in Review 5/4/2019
WATCH: A toll hike on the Delaware Memorial Bridge, A serious fire damages Mill Pond Village Apartments in Salisbury, Plus the historic election of a new Speaker of the House in Maryland. Join us for a look back at the week’s top stories across Delmarva!
Read MoreMSP Charge Salisbury Driver with DUI After Crash on Bypass
A Salisbury man has been charged after a vehicle crash on the Salisbury Bypass at the Naylor Mill Road exit ramp. Maryland State Police say Nissan Versa rental car ended up under a guardrail – with heavy front-end damage and airbag deployment. Police smelled alcohol coming from the driver, 26 year old Kevin Menzel of…
Read MoreHigh Rise Apartment Complex Coming to Salisbury
Downtown Salisbury’s skyline is set to see a major change in the coming year, as the construction of a high-rise apartment building takes place. Mayor Jake Day says it’s the city’s responsibly to take on projects like this that expand and bring new housing downtown. The Mayor says blueprints are being finalized and the goal…
Read MoreVIDEO: WGMD News Week in Review 4/27/2019
WATCH: Salisbury’s Mayor unveils the city’s 2020 budget, the CDC reports a “kissing bug” incident in Delaware, Joe Biden announces he’s running for President, and more! Join us for a look back at the week’s top stories on Delmarva!
Read MoreMayor Day Unveils FY 2020 Salisbury Budget
CLICK HERE FOR THE PROPOSED FY 2020 SALISBURY BUDGET Under cloudy skies, Salisbury Mayor Jake Day presented a sunny forecast for the city’s proposed FY 2020 budget. He told residents gathered at the Newton Tot Lot that the city is alert to the long-term challenges ahead, but it won’t be on the backs of citizens.…
Read MoreMSP Arrest MD Man for DUI and Fleeing Police
Maryland State Police were called for a disabled vehicle on Route 50 westbound near the Vienna Bridge just after 4 this/Sunday morning – and spotted a man walking away from the disabled Jeep. The driver, 33 year old Paul Duthoy of Edgewater, told police he was looking for a phone to call his brother. Police…
Read MoreMaryland State Police Fugitive Warrant Effort Nets 107 Arrests in Wicomico, Dorchester Counties
Maryland State Police, in partnership with Wicomico and Dorchester County law enforcement agencies have arrested over 100 people as part of a continued effort to reduce the number of active fugitive warrants on the Lower Eastern Shore. The effort, known as “Operation: On the Lamb” yielded 107 arrests between April 9 and April 11, and…
Read MoreWicomico Co. Health Department Warns of Possible Rabies Exposure
The Wicomico County Health Department says on Monday, April 15 a raccoon tested positive for rabies in the area of Pemberton Drive near Pemberton Park in Salisbury. The Health Department says they are advising residents to be aware of their surroundings and to avoid contact with all wild or stray animals. Officials say that rabies…
Read MoreTraffic Stop in Salisbury Leads to Weapons Seizure
A traffic stop by Maryland State Police turned up a gun and drugs. Just after 8 Saturday night police attempted to stop a vehicle at Isabella and Division Streets, but the driver kept going. Eventually the driver stopped and a passenger got out and ran off. Police contacted the driver and rear passenger and smelled…
Read MoreThree Vehicle Crash in Salisbury Leaves 2 Dead & 5 Injured
A three vehicle crash Thursday night just before 10pm has left two people dead and 5 people injured. Maryland State Police say the crash occurred on Route 50 at Marquis Avenue. Police believe that a vehicle driven by 19 year old Kiana Baber of Salisbury crossed the center line of Route 50 and struck two…
Read MoreSalisbury University Inaugurates New President
Wednesday served as the official Inauguration of Salisbury University’s new President Dr. Charles Wight, after serving months in the role. Dr. Wight was inaugurated as the University’s ninth President in a ceremony that included state officials, faculty and students. Notably, the Chancellor of the University System of Maryland Dr. Robert Caret delivered remarks. In his…
Read MoreUPDATED: WYCC Still Working to Reschedule “Jersey Boys” Show, Refunds Available
UPDATED 4/5/19 – The Wicomico Youth & Civic Center has updated information regarding the Jersey Boys show that was postponed at the end of March: Jersey Boys Ticket Holders, Immediately following the Jersey Boys postponement on March 28, the Civic Center offered several dates to Broadway in Salisbury, who in turn shared them with Jersey…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Sentenced to 11 Years for Robbery & Weapons Offenses
A Salisbury man has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for convictions in two separate cases. Officials say 29 year old Marcus Crawford pleaded guilty to 1 count of conspiracy to commit robbery in the first case – where two victims were robbed outside of Mojo’s Restaurant in June of last year. Crawford also…
Read MoreUPDATED: Hundreds of Runners Take Part in Salisbury Marathon
UPDATED – 4/7/19 – Hundreds of runners turned out from across the country for yesterday’s Salisbury Marathon. Runners were on the local roads till nearly 4pm – some in a bid to qualify for the New York or Boston marathons. The top marathon finisher hails from New York City – and finished in 2 hours…
Read MoreSalisbury Zoo Welcomes Two New Bisons
The Salisbury Zoo has announced it’s acquiring two young female bisons. Following the death of their male bison last June, the Zoo began searching for compatible companions for their older female bison, Agnes. Zoo staff searched for available bisons close to their location on the East Coast. The Zoo Registrar found two young female bisons…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison For Mojo’s Restaurant Robbery, Other Charges
The Office of Wicomico County State’s Attorney Jamie Dykes says a 23-year-old Salisbury man has been sentenced to twenty years in prison for a number of charges he was found guilty on including theft and assault. 23-year-old Percy Milbourne of Salisbury was sentenced by Administrative Judge S. James Sarbanes of the Wicomico County Circuit Court…
Read MoreCambridge Man Arrested for Gun & Drugs After Traffic Stop in Salisbury
Maryland State Police spotted a SUV speeding on Route 50 and stopped the vehicle in the area of Civic Avenue just before 2:30 Sunday morning. When police contacted the driver, 23 year old Draquan Young of Cambridge, they smelled alcohol and marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. An investigation showed Young was diving under the…
Read More72-Year-Old Man Robbed in Salisbury Park, Suspect At-Large
Maryland State Police are investigating an armed robbery that took place on Wednesday afternoon in the area of Jersey Road in Salisbury. Troopers say the incident took place shortly after 3:30 p.m. in the 1200 block of Jersey Road at Billy Gene Jackson Park. They say Troopers met a victim, identified as 72-year-old James C.…
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