Salisbury Resumes Routine Parking Enforcement Aug. 3rd

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A heads up for commuters and visitors in Wicomico County: Salisbury will resume routine enforcement of parking regulations and violations Monday August 3rd. Non-permit municipal parking has been free since late March, in an effort to encourage people to support restaurants and businesses during the pandemic. Any non-permit parking tickets mistakenly issued between March 28th…

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Vehicle Set On Fire In Salisbury

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A vehicle fire in Wicomico County is being investigated as a case of arson. A neighbor of the owner saw a vehicle on fire early this morning on Loblolly Lane in Salisbury. The fire was quickly put out. The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office says the cause appears to be ‘incendiary.’ Anyone who can help…

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Facebook Feud Leads To Stabbing

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A fight that investigators say started with an argument over social media led to a man being stabbed this week. According to the Wicomico County Sheriff’s office, the combatants met at a parking lot along Hobbs Road in Salisbury to hash out their issues. 45-year-old Ryan Koski of Hurlock is accused of brandishing a knife,…

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Salisbury Lifts Crowd Size Limit

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Salisbury is lifting a size limit on gatherings. The decision is made in conjunction with the latest State of Maryland health and safety guidelines. The city had enacted a size limit of 50 people earlier during the COVID-19 pandemic. Salisbury still urges anyone taking part in a large gathering of people to practice social distancing,…

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Salisbury’s Summer Youth Work Program Will Go On

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The 2020 Summer Youth Work Program will be held this year in Salisbury.  The program has seen a few changes and safety measures – and applications are being taken through July 10th.  Applications from the spring will also be considered.  Ten to 12 applicants will be chosen for the 6 week program which will include…

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Wicomico Co. Man Arrested On Drug, Weapons Charges

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A 20-year-old man is facing drug-and-weapons offenses following an investigation that lasted about a month into a ‘suspected criminal gang member,’ according to the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office. Chase Morgan is accused of selling controlled dangerous substances and storing firearms at his Salisbury residence. Authorities say a search turned up a handgun that was reported…

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Salisbury Man Arrested On Drug, Weapons Charges

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A man is facing drug-and-weapons charges following his arrest in Salisbury. According to the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office, an investigation into the alleged activity in the 28,000-block of Brockhampton Court in Salisbury played out over the course of the last month. A search warrant was carried out resulting in the seizure of powder cocaine and…

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Suspected Arson Damages Salisbury Home

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A house fire in Salisbury is being investigated as a case of arson. The Maryland Fire Marshal’s Office says the Sunday night blaze on Delaware Avenue was discovered by someone who was passing by. No one was hurt. Damage caused to the structure is estimated at $3,000. The fire is believed to have begun on…

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UPDATED: Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office Locate Salisbury Man

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UPDATED 1pm – The Wicomico County Sheriff’s office has located Nathanial Ennels. He is safe. ==================== Wicomico County Sheriff’s office continues to look for 69 year old Nathanial “Teddy” Ennels who went missing Friday afternoon just before 3pm.  Police say he is an African American man, about 5’ 7” and 160 pounds with greyish brown…

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Salisbury Accepts Applications For Business Micro-grants

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Salisbury is accepting applications for COVID-19 Emergency Relief Business micro-grants. City Administrator Julia Glanz, appearing this week with WGMD’s Mike Bradley, said the funding comes from Salisbury’s Revolving Loan Program. Applications are due by June 30th. “The goal with this program is to help businesses that have been most impacted by the mandated shutdowns,” Salisbury…

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BJA Grants Awarded to Help Public Safety Agencies Respond During Pandemic

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The Bureau of Justice Assistance in the Department of Justice has awarded supplemental funding to help public safety agencies respond to the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic. The finding is part of the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) program. This grant funding can be used to hire personnel, pay overtime, cover protective equipment and…

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Salisbury Seeks Members for Justice Reform Task Force

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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…

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Fire guts Habitat for Humanity home in Salisbury

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A fire has damaged a Habitat for Humanity property in Salisbury. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office in Wicomico County, the blaze broke out Wednesday afternoon in a vacant home on Martin Street. The home was vacant at the time. Someone who was passing by discovered the fire, which apparently started in a…

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MSP Investigating Shooting Near Adams Ave in Salisbury

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                                          Maryland State Police are investigating the murder of a Wicomico County man last night in Salisbury.   Police say 33 year old Dondre Wilson of Salisbury was in a Hyundai Sonata that looked like it crashed int a parked car before stopping in a wooded area off Adams Avenue.  Police say Wilson was shot…

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Salisbury Man Arrested for Overnight Arson Fire

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An overnight fire investigation in Salisbury has ended with the arrest of 38 year old Alan Banks, of Salisbury, is charged with 1st degree arson and reckless endangering.  Firefighters were called to the Pine Bluff Village Apartments on Riverside Drive around 11:30 and found tenants evacuating the building – with fire in a second floor…

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Racist vandalism found in restaurant bathroom near Salisbury University

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Maryland State Police are investigating racist comments found Wednesday night etched in the restroom of a restaurant and bar near Salisbury University in Wicomico County. According to Maryland State Police, around 9:30 p.m., Wednesday, troopers were called to Hoppers Tap House on South Salisbury Boulevard after the business owner called to report racist comments found…

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Police investigating triple shooting in Salisbury

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Maryland State Police are investigating an apparent triple shooting that occurred Thursday evening in Wicomico County. According to Maryland State Police, around 8:20 p.m., Thursday, troopers from the Maryland State Police Salisbury Barrack responded to the 700 block of Richmond Avenue in Salisbury to investigate reports of shots fired in the area. According to a…

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Fire destroys rowhome in Salisbury

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A fire tore through a rowhome early Friday morning in Salisbury. According to the Salisbury Fire Department, the blaze broke out sometime early this morning at a rowhome in the 600 block of Fitzwater Street. Crews from Salisbury, Delmar, and Hebron Fire Departments arrived and battled the blaze. Five occupants were displaced and no injuries…

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