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House Fire in Oxford, Talbot County Under Investigation
A fire that occurred late last night at a two-story, single-family home on Almshouse Road in Oxford, Talbot County is under investigation. The house was vacant at the time of the fire. A neighbor called 911. No injuries were reported. The total estimated loss is $100,000. Anyone with information regarding this fire should contact the…
Read MoreHouse Fire Displaces Three in Talbot County
The cause of a house fire that occurred on Country Way Lane in Easton, Talbot County is under investigation. The blaze broke out early Saturday evening, January 24th at the two story, wood frame, single-family home. The residence included a basement and attached garage. Â A neighbor who discovered the fire alerted the family, and they…
Read MoreDesignated Warming Centers in Talbot County
Due to dangerously cold weather in the area, warming centers are in operation throughout Talbot county to provide residents with a safe place to get warm during regular business hours. Residents who are vulnerable to extreme cold and who do not have adequate shelter are encouraged to utilize warming centers during the hours listed below…
Read MoreTalbot County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Accidental Shooting Involving Young Children
A 4-year-old child is being treated for non-life threatening injuries after their 2-year-old sibling living in a home in Cordova gained access to a firearm and discharged a round striking his 4-year-old sibling in the lower leg, according to the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division and Criminal Investigations Division. Talbot County paramedics were on…
Read MoreFour Arrested in Talbot County for Trappe Home Invasion in August
Four have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery on August 13th at a residence in Trappe. Maryland State Police arrested 22 year old Imari Jackson of Hurlock, 19 year old Aamad Turner of Easton and two juveniles, a 17 year old from Cordova, who is being charged as an adult and a 15…
Read MoreFire Officials Investigate Arson at In-Ground Pool in Talbot County
An investigation is underway into a fire that was intentionally set around midnight at an in-ground pool located on a vacant property on Skipton Cordova Road, Cordova in Talbot County. The fire caused an estimated $5,000 in damages to the pool. Multiple individuals were seen fleeing from the vacant property at the time of the fire. Anyone with information regarding…
Read MoreHouse Fire in Easton, Talbot County Under Investigation
A house fire occurred late last night on Locust Grove in Easton, Talbot County. The blaze broke out at a two story, single family home with a basement. No occupants were inside at the time of fire. The exact cause remains under investigation at this time. Damage to both structure and contents is estimated to…
Read MoreGarage Fire in Easton, MD Under Investigation
The cause of a fire that occurred in Talbot County late yesterday at a three-story, middle row townhome with an attached garage is under investigation. The blaze, which occurred on Bodkin Street in Easton, originated inside the attached garage. No injuries were reported. Damage to the structure and contents is estimated at $20,000. If anyone…
Read More18-year-Old charged in High Speed Chase in Talbot County
The Talbot County Sheriff’s Office have identified and charged 18-year-old Dariusz Jordan Hentz of Upper Marlboro, Prince George’s County, MD as the driver of a Mercedes SUV who led law enforcement officers on a high speed chase. The vehicle pursuit occurred on November 10th, 2024 at approximately 3:45 a.m. on Ocean Gateway (US Route 50)…
Read MoreSnow Drifting Issues in the Area
There have been numerous reports of snow drifting issues in the area, particularly in Maryland. In Dorchester County–Overnight, numerous roads have become completely covered and impassable due to drifting snow. Many roadways are not even visible beneath the heavy snow, creating extremely hazardous conditions. As a result, the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland State Police, and…
Read MoreUPDATED: Funeral Information for MD State Senator Richard Colburn
UPDATED – 12/31/24 – Funeral information for Senator Richard Colburn has been released. A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025, from 10am until 12noon at Open Bible Church, 1619 Race Street, Cambridge, MD 21613. A memorial service will immediately follow at the church beginning at 12noon. Burial will be private. ====================================== Maryland…
Read MoreGrease Fire at Apartment in St. Michaels; One Person Sustains Burns
In Talbot County, a fire that occurred yesterday at a two-story apartment on Plummer Drive in St. Michaels led to one person sustaining burn injuries and an estimated $125,000 in structural damage as well as $75,000 in loss of contents. According to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal, a person in the kitchen was…
Read MoreHouse Fire in Easton, MD Ruled Accidental
A fire that occurred at a single family house on Glebe Road in Easton, Talbot County late yesterday afternoon was ruled accidental. According to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal, the owner of the property was cooking on a grill located adjacent to the exterior of the dwelling. During the course of utilizing…
Read MoreWeather Impacts from Tropical Storm Debby Likely for Delmarva
 As Tropical Storm Debby makes its way north, we can expect impacts on Delmarva. In Talbot County, Maryland, 2-4 inches of rain are expected from today through Saturday morning with some instances of flash flooding from heavy rainfall. High winds on Friday morning through Saturday morning are in the forecast with sustained winds up…
Read MoreBoat Fire in Royal Oak, Talbot County
The St. Michaels Volunteer Fire Department responded to a boat fire that occurred on Bellevue Road in Royal Oak– Talbot County at around 7:00 this morning. The fire started on the inside of the boat, and according to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal, the preliminary cause was an unspecified electrical event that…
Read MoreMobile Home Fire in Talbot County–Accidental
A mobile home fire that occurred late yesterday afternoon on Schockley Lane in Cordova, Talbot County has been ruled accidental. According to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal, the fire was due to a mechanical and electrical failure in the water pump. The American Red Cross was notified of the fire to assist with…
Read MoreUPDATED: Plane Crash Near Easton Under Investigation
UPDATED – 6:30pm – The deceased victim is identified as 56 year old Robert Eugene Merlini of Annapolis. Merlini was the pilot, and sole occupant of a twin engine Cessna that crashed in the Tred Avon River this morning. ============================================================ UPDATED – 2:30pm – Maryland State Police are investigating a plane crash just after 9:30…
Read MoreStaying Safe During Extreme Heat & Cooling Centers
COOLING CENTERS: STAYING SAFE IN EXTREME HEAT: The Division of Public Health (DPH) is asking Delaware residents to prepare for extreme heat this week and prevent heat-related illness as temperatures rise. On hot days and warm nights, our bodies have less chance to recover, placing everyone at risk for heat-related illness. When temperatures and humidity…
Read MoreTalbot County Cooling Centers
From July 15-17th, the Talbot County Free Library of Easton and St. Michaels will act as cooling centers for anyone in the community who needs a cool environment. They will be open for use by the public, at times listed below. Easton Library 100 W. Dover St. Easton, MD 21601 St. Michaels Library 106 Fremont…
Read MoreFire Forces Temporary Closure of Easton Diner
The Easton Diner on Ocean Gateway in Talbot County is closed due to a fire that occurred on the evening of June 5th. Structural damage to the one story, commercial building is estimated to be at $20,000 with the loss of contents estimated at $5,000. According to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal, the…
Read MoreUPDATED: Maryland Voters Choose Candidates for President, US Senate & US Congress
UPDATED – 05/14/24 – These results are unofficial with 169 of 1957 precincts still outstanding. Maryland Democrats have overwhelmingly chosen Joe Biden as their candidate for President with 86.52% of the vote. Republicans in Maryland have chosen Donald Trump for their Presidential candidate with 79.89% of the vote. Senator Ben Cardin (D) is not running…
Read MoreUPDATED: Second Suspect Arrested in Talbot Kidnapping & Armed Robbery in March
UPDATED – 04/29/24 – A second suspect in a March kidnapping and armed robbery near Trappe has been arrested by Talbot County Sheriff’s officials. Investigation into the March 23rd incident has continued and 18 year old Flamond Woolford of Cambridge was identified as a suspect and an arrest warrant was obtained. Woolford was arrested early…
Read MoreQueen Anne, Maryland Man Arrested for Two Separate Assaults
A 33-year-old Queen Anne, Maryland man has been arrested for an assault with a firearm that occurred on Cannery Road in Queen Anne, Talbot County. According to the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office, investigators interviewed someone who reported being a victim of two separate assaults that occurred in September and October. Investigators learned the first incident…
Read MoreTrappe, MD Man Arrested on Theft and Firearm Charges
A 20-year-old Trappe, Maryland man is facing theft and firearm charges stemming from the illegal purchase of a stolen firearm and being a minor in possession of a firearm. Allen Thomas had a bail review in Talbot County District Court, where he was released on a $30,000 unsecured personal bond. Thomas’ case is pending further…
Read MoreTalbot County, Maryland Man Shot in Dispute over Common Girlfriend; Extensive Manhunt Leads to Arrest and Hospitalization of Suspect
A Clinton, Maryland man was arrested and is currently hospitalized following a 24-hour manhunt that ensued in Talbot County that covered several thousand acres of woods and marsh. The search continued all night during the severe storms of August 7 and 8th. The victim, identified as 39-year-old Jahari De’Mon Cooper of Talbot County, had been…
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