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Two-Vehicle Rollover Crash Leaves One Driver Dead
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…
Read MoreDel. State Police Seek 7 Suspects In “Operation Dawg House” Drug Investigation
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…
Read MoreWicomico Co. Introduces Emergency Rental Assistance Program
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…
Read MoreWicomico Public Schools Address MD State Dept of Education Mask Vote
Earlier Tuesday, the Maryland State Board of Education voted to rescind its emergency regulation requiring masks in school facilities effective March 1st. The masking regulation remains in effect for now, however, because the next step at the state level would be a vote by the General Assembly’s joint committee on Administrative, Executive & Legislative Review to…
Read MoreMan Gets 35 Years For Drug Distribution Conviction
A man has been sentenced to 35 years of incarceration for a drug distribution conviction. According to the Wicomico County State’s Attorney’s Office, 38-year-old Dwight Woods was arrested in August 2019 at a residence that prosecutors say was being used by Woods and a drug trafficking organization. An undercover officer was able to buy heroin…
Read MoreVIDEO | Md. Expands Testing, Mask Distribution, Nursing Home Protection Measures
Maryland is taking new action to protect residents and staff at nursing homes and minimize the risk of exposure to COVID-19. The state plans to open five more hospital-based testing sites by the end of next week, including at UM Shore Regional Health in Talbot County and at TidalHealth in Wicomico County. And, according to…
Read MoreWicomico County SNOW EMERGENCY PLAN IN EFFECT
The Maryland State Police Salisbury Barrack in Wicomico County in conjunction with local agencies and the State Highway Administration have implemented the Snow Emergency Plan. This plan is to assist the State Highway Administration in snowclearing operations throughout the county. Effective 0700 Hrs. today’s date, all vehicles on the roadway must be equipped with snow…
Read MoreAccidental Fire Heavily Damages Salisbury Home
An accidental fire, caused by discarded smoking materials, heavily damaged a home in Salisbury this week. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, a pet cat perished in the blaze Wednesday afternoon on Pine Way. The fire broke out in a first floor living room. Smoke alarms were present and activated. No injuries were…
Read MoreActing Wicomico Co. Exec. Psota Tests Positive For COVID-19
Acting Wicomico County Executive John Psota said Monday that he has tested positive for coronavirus. In a statement, Psota indicated that he was experiencing minor symptoms and got tested. He is fully vaccinated and said he was following CDC guidelines. “As we deal with the sharp rise in COVID cases in Wicomico County and across…
Read MoreWicomico Co. Council Schedules Public Hearing On Redistricting Proposal
Wicomico County Council has set Tuesday, December 7th for a public hearing to consider a recommendation of the redistricting committee. The committee has approved a proposed map of councilmanic districts to reflect the results of the 2020 census, for the 2022 election. The public hearing will be held at the Wicomico County Government Office building…
Read MoreReward Offered For Clues In Woman’s 2002 Disappearance
What happened to Patricia Dudek? It’s an open question, 20 years after the Salisbury woman went missing. Salisbury Police and the FBI have announced a $10,000 reward for information that leads to a breakthrough in the search for her and why she disappeared. Dudek was last seen January 7th, 2002. She was 33 at the…
Read MoreSuspect Arrested For Fatal Shooting In Wicomico Co.
An Eastern Shore man is charged with murder, attempted murder and other offenses in connection with a double-shooting in Salisbury last week. According to Maryland State Police, 25-year-old Damon Kirkland Hall of Cambridge was arrested Friday.Hall was being held without bond. The shooting was reported last Tuesday afternoon, as Salisbury Police were carrying out a…
Read More1 Dead, 1 Wounded In Salisbury Shooting
A 42-year-old Salisbury man has died following a double-shooting that also left a woman injured. According to Maryland State Police, Salisbury Police responded to a requested welfare check at a residence on Martin Street Tuesday afternoon. Two shooting victims were found inside. 42-year-old Emmanuel Jones was pronounced dead at a local hospital. A 50-year-old woman…
Read MoreWicomico County Taking Nominations for Teacher of the Year
Celebrate a great teacher with a nomination for Wicomico Teacher of the Year! Nominations will be taken Oct. 4 through Nov. 4 for 2022-2023 Wicomico Teacher of the Year. Anyone in the community may seek recognition for an educator quickly and easily using the online nomination form by clicking on this TOY Nomination Form. The Wicomico Teacher of…
Read MoreSuspect Arrested For Salisbury Robbery, Burglaries
A Salisbury man is charged with burglary, armed robbery, assault and other crimes after police say he was connected to separate investigations. Police investigated three business burglaries Wednesday morning. In each incident, glass was broken and items were taken. Police developed a possible suspect and obtained an arrest warrant for 24-year-old Ernest Adkins. Later that…
Read MoreParsonburg Man Arrested On Child Pornography Charges
A Wicomico County man is facing child pornography charges. According to Maryland State Police, the Computer Crimes Unit began an investigation last May into alleged distribution of child pornography online. A search warrant was carried out Wednesday at the home of the suspect.48-year-old Mark Dewitt of Parsonburg was arrested and is charged with 14 counts…
Read MoreRabid Bat Discovered In Wicomico Co.
A bat in Wicomico County has tested positive for rabies. According to the Wicomico County Health Department, the bat was located in the area of North Nithsdale Drive in Salisbury. Residents and visitors in the area are advised to be aware of their surroundings and to avoid contact with any wild or stray animals. Pets…
Read MoreMan Sentenced For Two Armed Robberies In Salisbury
A man has received a 24-year prison term for his guilty plea to two counts of armed robbery in Wicomico County. According to the State’s Attorney’s Office, 32-year-old Tyrone Camper of Cambridge held up Church’s Market and Pizza City in Salisbury on consecutive days. Salisbury Police arrested him a short time after the second hold-up…
Read MoreWicomico Co. Man Charged With Impersonating A Police Officer
A Fruitland man is charged with impersonating a police officer. Maryland State Police said 24-year-old Isaiah Elsy turned himself in at the Salisbury Barrack Thursday. He is charged with three counts of impersonating a police officer. State Police investigated multiple reports of a man who drove a Crown Victoria with flashing emergency lights in the…
Read MoreUpdate: Motorcyclist Killed In Pittsville Crash
(Update) A Salisbury man has died of injuries suffered in a motorcycle crash. According to Maryland State Police at the Salisbury Barrack, 29-year-old Brandon Bello was operating a motorcycle westbound on Ocean Gateway Monday night as a Seaford man was attempting to cross at Main Street Extended in Pittsville. Bello’s motorcycle struck the vehicle on…
Read MoreMd. State Police Combat Speeding, Aggressive Driving In Wicomico Co.
Maryland State Police at the Salisbury Barracks issued 28 citations and 32 warnings during a recent speed enforcement and aggressive driving campaign. Troopers responded to reports of reckless and aggressive driving in the area of Beaglin Park Drive and Old Ocean City Road in Salisbury. Speeds sometimes reached 64 miles an hour in a 40…
Read MoreCash, Cocaine Seized During Wicomico Co. Traffic Stop
A near-collision with a Maryland State Police trooper’s vehicle has led to a Salisbury man’s arrest on drug-related charges. State Police said the driver swerved to avoid colliding with the patrol vehicle in the area of College Lane Thursday night. The trooper initiated a traffic stop and investigation. According to State Police, a search turned…
Read MoreArson Suspected In Wicomico Co. House Fire
A house fire in Salisbury has been ruled a case of arson, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. The fire broke out at 12:40 a.m. Friday on the exterior of the single-family home on Raven Court. A neighbor discovered the blaze.No one was hurt. Investigators said the cause of the fire was incendiary.…
Read MoreWicomico Co. Forms Redistricting Panel
Wicomico County Council is inviting interested residents who are registered voters to serve on a Redistricting Commission. The panel will be tasked with developing councilmanic districts that are “reasonably compact, contiguous and substantially equal in population.” Citizens who are interested must submit a statement of interest, resume, political party information and other background by June…
Read MoreMotorcyclists Collide With Taxi In Wicomico Co.
A motorcycle and a taxi collided on Business Route 50 near Booth Street in Wicomico County this week. Maryland State Police said that arriving troopers late Wednesday night discovered a single dirt bike and a minivan in the roadway. A preliminary investigation indicates the driver of the dirt bike hit the minivan as it was…
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