29-Year-Old Man in Wicomico County Sentenced to 98 Years for Sex Crimes

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In Wicomico County, 29-year-old Francisco Barrales-Aguirre has been sentenced to 98 years of incarceration after being convicted in November of Sexual Abuse of a Minor, three counts of Attempted Second-Degree Rape, and related offenses. If Barrales-Aguirre is ever released from prison, he will be subject to lifetime sex offender supervision by the department of parole…

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Two Teens Charged in Thefts of Wicomico County Public Schools Vehicles

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Two boys–ages 16 and 17– have been arrested and charged following an investigation stemming from thefts of Wicomico County Public Schools transportation vehicles that occurred on Jersey Road in Salisbury at the end of December. The theft of a Wicomico County Public Schools school bus occurred on December 28th, 2022, and two Wicomico County Public…

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New Traffic Pattern at Bus 13 & Isabella St in Salisbury

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Drivers in Salisbury will find a new pattern now in place on Business Route 13 at Isabella Street. Left turns for drivers traveling north and south are again permitted onto Isabella Street thanks to the installation of temporary stop signs and cones to guide motorists through the intersection. A new traffic signal, to replace the…

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House Fire in Wicomico County This Morning Ruled Accidental

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An electrical failure caused a fire early this morning on Archie Davis Road in Willards, Wicomico County. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, the fire started in the garage attached to the one story, wood framed, single family rancher style home. The person who was inside was checked for non fire related precautionary…

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Wicomico County New Year Holiday Schedule

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If you live in Wicomico County, the celebration of the new year will bring some temporary holiday adjustments. Wicomico County Government Offices will be closed beginning Friday, December 30th at 5:00 pm until Tuesday, January 3rd. On Friday and Saturday, December 30th and 31st, the Newland Park Landfill, Convenience Center, and Brush Pile will be…

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Dirt Bike-Related Thefts in Wicomico County

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Troopers from the Maryland State Police Salisbury barrack are addressing a problem of dirt bike related thefts in Wicomico County. After troopers conducted an operation, they helped return three stolen dirt bikes to their owners. The investigation revealed that the individuals involved were using social media to sell stolen property. Also, troopers working with allied…

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Wicomico County Executive, Julie Giordano, to be Sworn In Tuesday Morning

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Wicomico County Executive-elect Julie Giordano will be sworn into office Tuesday morning at 9am. Giordano has taught in the Wicomico County School District for over 15 years and the ceremony will take place at James M. Bennett High School in Salisbury giving current and former students of Giordano’s a chance to watch history being made…

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Maryland Primary Results, Wicomico County Races

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Results were unofficial as of early Wednesday morning and included ballots cast at the polls and from early voting. Mailed-in ballots are still to be counted. CLICK HERE FOR WICOMICO COUNTY RESULTS FROM THE MARYLAND BOARD OF ELECTIONS Julie Giordiano, hoping to become Wicomico County Executive, holds a lead over acting County Executive John Psota…

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Update: Deadly Crash in Wicomico Co.

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(Updated Story) One person has died following a two-vehicle wreck on Route 50 in Wicomico County early Tuesday morning. According to Maryland State Police, 37-year-old Jocelyn Osias of Salisbury was a passenger in a westbound vehicle that was hit by another vehicle near Forrest Grove Road. Police say Osias was trapped in the vehicle after…

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Wicomico Co. FY ’23 Operating Budget Adopted

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Wicomico County now has a Fiscal Year 2023 operating budget in place. The budget amounts to $173-million.Acting Wicomico County Executive John Psota said that the spending plant keeps the focus on core services such as education, public safety and health, while investing into infrastructure.Spending is up 11.7% over FY ’22, reflecting continued economic vitality.Psota said…

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MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND EVENTS ON DELMARVA

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MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND EVENTS FRIDAY, MAY 27 FENWICK ISLAND – 5:30pm – Town of Fenwick Island will hold a Memorial Day Ceremony following the regular Town Council meeting. Anyone wanting to recognize during this ceremony, family or friends who served in a military branch of service, past or present, should send those names along with…

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IID Report in Fatal Wicomico County Police Pursuit Crash Released

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The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Office of Attorney General today released its investigative report of the October 21, 2021, fatal police pursuit crash in Wicomico County. On October 21, 2021, at approximately 10 p.m., Salisbury Police Department Officer Christopher Denny observed a car at the intersection of Delaware Avenue and West Salisbury Parkway in…

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Salisbury Creates Arts, Business & Culture Development Department, Hires Director

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The City of Salisbury has hired a Director for its new Arts, Business and Culture Development Department, which will go about producing “signature events, facilitating business incentives, and collaborating with stakeholders, working as the bridge between arts, business and culture.” Allen Swiger has ten years of management and local government experience, and most recently has…

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National Agriculture Day: Maryland Honors Century Farms

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On National Agriculture Day, Maryland honored the families that have taken part in farming – sometimes for generations. Eight Maryland farm families were honored during the 2022 Century Farm induction ceremony at the State House in Annapolis. The program recognizes farms that have been owned and operated by the same family for more than 100…

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8,100 Housing Units Coming Through Salisbury’s “Here is Home” Program

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Home construction is picking up in Salisbury through the city’s “Here is Home” housing program.According to Mayor Jake Day, the incentive-initiative will result in 8,100 new housing units over the next five years. The proposed construction represents a $1.4-billion expansion of Salisbury’s $800-million existing residential base.Single-family and multi-family homes, duplexes, townhouse apartments, condos, and assisted-…

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Two-Vehicle Rollover Crash Leaves One Driver Dead

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A two-vehicle crash in the Salisbury area has left one person dead.According to the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office, both vehicles rolled over after colliding Thursday morning at Naylor Mill Road and Brick Kiln Road.One driver, 60-year-old Michelle Barkley of Salisbury, died at the scene. The other driver was taken to a local hospital.There were no…

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Del. State Police Seek 7 Suspects In “Operation Dawg House” Drug Investigation

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Delaware State Police continue to search for remaining suspects in connection with an investigation into a drug trafficking organization that began 16 months ago.40-year-old George Johnson, of the Bridgeville-Laurel area, was identified as the leader. He remains at large, as do six other individuals.Over the course of the investigation, 46 people were arrested. Two people…

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Wicomico Co. Introduces Emergency Rental Assistance Program

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Wicomico County has begun an Emergency Rental Assistance Program.The county has received a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development of $7.38-million to assist residents who are in need of emergency rental and utility assistance.There are several criteria to be met. For more information, please CLICK HERE For the application portal, please…

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