Posts Tagged ‘wicomico county’
UPDATED: Hebron Horse Owner Sentenced
UPDATED – 5-13-19 – The woman who was indicted for criminal animal abuse will not spend time in prison. On Monday, Barbara Pilchard was sentenced to 90 days for each of the six horses that died as a result of abuse and neglect on her farm. Judge Leah Seaton suspended all of Pilchard’s time and…
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 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 MoreVIDEO: WGMD News Week in Review – 4/6/2019
*CLICK THE VIDEO ABOVE TO WATCH OUR WGMD NEWS WEEK IN REVIEW* Delaware’s own Joe Biden faces unwanted touching accusations, Maryland State Police investigate KKK fliers in a Talbot County town and a verdict is reached in the Hebron Horse Farm Trial. WGMD’s Hunter Landon has a look back at the week’s top stories!
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 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 MoreSalisbury Post Office to be Named for Fallen Soldier
Wicomico County school students will take part in a dedication ceremony this afternoon. The main Salisbury post office will be named for Army Sgt Major Wardell Turner of Nanticoke – a Bennett High School graduate and state champion athlete who was killed in Afghanistan in 2014. The plaque dedication ceremony is at 2:30. Read more…
Read MoreSalisbury Mobile Home Seriously Damaged by Two Alarm Fire
The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating after a mobile home in the 31000 block of Old Fruitland Road in Salisbury caught fire around 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26. The home, 12 feet by 60 feet wide caught fire on it’s underside. Authorities believe the fire was accidental, caused by an electrical malfunction.…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Convicted to 20 Years in Prison for Raping One Year Old Infant
Administrative Judge of the Circuit Court for Wicomico County S. James Sarbanes has sentenced 23-year-old Tavon Jabire Tull of Salisbury to twenty years incarceration after he was found guilty of second degree rape. Tull’s victim was a one year old infant, who was taken to Peninsula Regional Medical Center for treatment upon the discovery of…
Read MoreWicomico Kindergarten & Pre-K Registration Fair – April 15-18
The annual Kindergarten and Prekindergarten Registration Fair for Wicomico County Public Schools will take place April 15-18 at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center in Salisbury. Registration and enrollment forms will be available online starting April 8 at www.wcboe.org; please click on For Families: Enrollment. Families may print and fill out the forms in advance…
Read MoreDistrict 3 Wicomico County BOE Applicants to be Announced at Public Meeting
A public hearing will be held for Wicomico County residents on Tuesday, March 26 to name the final applicants for the District 3 opening on the Wicomico County Board of Education which will be forwarded to the Wicomico County Council for consideration. The meeting begins at 6pm at the Wicomico County Association office in Salisbury.…
Read MoreFire Damages Salisbury Home
The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating after a  fire broke out at a home in Salisbury on Wednesday afternoon. Officials say the fire at a home in the 1400 block of Jersey Road in Salisbury broke out just after 5 p.m. The Fire Marshal’s office says the fire happened outside of the home,…
Read MoreWicomico County Sheriff Mike Lewis Appears at The White House
Wicomico County Sheriff Mike Lewis was among several members of law enforcement to join President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Friday afternoon, as he signed a veto of a Congressional effort to override his national emergency declaration. Sheriff Lewis says he was invited to the event late Thursday evening. In the Oval Office…
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Statement From Wicomico School Superintendent on School Safety
Statement from Dr. Donna C. Hanlin, Superintendent of Wicomico County Schools: This week, media coverage and social media have focused on parent concerns about school safety at Salisbury Middle School. I’d like to assure the community that school safety is an important topic for Wicomico County Public Schools at Salisbury Middle School and in every…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Sentenced to Life In Prison
A Salisbury man has been sentenced for the rape and sexual assault of several children between the ages of 5 and 13. Last week 36 year old Jonathan Price was sentenced to life in prison plus 40 years after he was convicted of multiple offenses last November. The charges and convictions come from several incidents…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Found Guilty of Impaired Driving
A Maryland District Court Judge in Wicomico County has found 24-year-old Jack Gilmore Trafford of Salisbury guilty of numerous charges relating to driving a vehicle while impaired by drugs and alcohol. Wicomico County State’s Attorney Jamie Dykes tells WGMD that the conviction emanates from a March 29, 2018 incident investigating by Salisbury Police, in which…
Read MoreWicomico County Accident Leads to DUI Arrest
A single vehicle accident in Wicomico County Wednesday night led to the arrest of 31-year-old Elijah Lewis of Delmar, charged on DUI and negligent driving charges. Lewis crashed his vehicle at Brown Road north of Zion Road in Parsons. Authorities say his Ford pickup truck smelled of alcohol. State Troopers tell WGMD the suspect’s vehicle…
Read MoreSalisbury Stabbing Suspect Sentenced to 20 Years Behind Bars
A Wicomico County judge has sentenced a 44-year-old Delmar man for a stabbing in January 2018. On January 3, 2018, Jason Jim Larney approached and then stabbed a victim multiple times in the face and left arm in the parking lot of the Tiger Mart in broad day light with witnesses on Spring Hill Lane…
Read MoreThree Sentenced For Wicomico County Robbery Spree
Authorities in Wicomico County say three people have been sentenced for a robbery spree during the summer of 2018. Wicomico County State’s Attorney Jamie Dykes says two men and one woman pled guilty to three counts of robbery. 18-year-old Jerome Garrett and 18-year-old Bradford Carter, as well as 19-year-old Julie Murphy were found guilty, with…
Read MoreWicomico County State of the Schools Address
Wicomico County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Donna Hanlin delivered her State of the Schools address on Monday. The Superintendent declared that the county’s schools are on the right track, but she says she hopes to elevate their performance with what she’s calling the “Imagine 2022” plan. The three-pronged plan aims to increase accessibility to universal…
Read MoreUPDATED: Snow Emergency Plan for Wicomico County – LIFTED
UPDATED: Due to the recent weather conditions, the Maryland State Police implemented a “Snow Emergency Plan for Wicomico County, yesterday’s date at 1900 hrs. Upon information received from the Maryland State Highway Administration the “Snow Emergency Plan” has been lifted effective, 12/10/18 @ 0100 Hrs. ==================================================== Snow Emergency Plan in Effect for Wicomico County, Maryland…
Read MoreMSP Looking for Information in December 2 Hit & Run in Willards
Maryland State Police in Wicomico County were called for a crash at Main Street and Old Ocean City Road in Willards around 6:30pm on December 2nd. A vehicle collided with a Toyota Avalon on the passenger side. The driver and passenger – both under the age of 18 were not injured. Witnesses say a small…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Sentenced after Violent Sexual Assault
A Salisbury man has been sentenced to life in prison with all but 35 years suspended. Ellsworth Millington was in court today and during sentencing Judge S. James Sarbanes classified the 64 year old man as a sexually violent predator. Millington will be required to register as a Tier 3 sex offender for life. Millington…
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