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2 Charged In Wicomico Co. Murder; 3rd Suspect Sought
Two suspects are in custody and one is being sought in connection with a fatal shooting in Salisbury. Maryland State Police said Thursday that 28-year-old Gerald Nash of Caroline County was found shot late Wednesday morning in the 600-block of Hill Street. Nash was pronounced dead at a hospital. 25-year-old Leslie Teo and 27-year-old Drequan…
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Arson Suspected In Vehicle Fire
A vehicle fire in Wicomico County may have been deliberately set. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, fire spread to two cars on Mohawk Avenue in Salisbury at about 3:16 a.m. Monday. The cause appeared to be incendiary. A white Chevrolet Impala and a red Mercedes were damaged. Anyone with information about the…
Read MoreMD to Set Aside Weekly Blocks of Community-Based Priority Vaccine Appointments
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that, beginning this week, the state will set aside weekly blocks of community-based priority appointments for the state’s mass vaccination sites. “As we continue to ramp up the capacity of our mass vaccination sites, we are also focusing on ensuring equitable access for Marylanders,” said Governor Hogan. “Using both our…
Read MoreRacoon Tests Positive For Rabies In Wicomico Co.
A raccoon in Wicomico County has tested positive for rabies. According to the Wicomico County Health Department, the raccoon was located in the area of Wallerton Road in Mardela Springs, and tested positive Thursday. People in the area are advised to avoid contact with wild or stray animals and should be aware of their surroundings.…
Read MoreMan Arrested For Sexual Assault In Wicomico Co.
Police have arrested a man in connection with recent sexual sexual assaults in Wicomico County. Salisbury Police said one woman reported that she was grabbed and pulled into a vehicle, driven to a nearby industrial park, and was struck when she refused a man’s demand that she perform a sexual act. She got away when…
Read MoreUPDATED: Winter Storm Watch Until Sunday – Including Sussex County
Winter storm WATCH until Sunday at 7pm Cape May County, NJ Caroline County, MD Cumberland County, NJ Sussex County, DE Queen Anne’s County, MD Talbot County, MD URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGENational Weather Service Mount Holly NJ323 AM EST Sat Feb 6 2021…WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY……
Read MoreWicomico Co. Seeks Public Input On Parks, Rec, Open Space
Wicomico County: Phase 1-A Don’t Delay! Schedule Your Vaccination Today
Wicomico County Health Department is currently vaccinating individuals in Phase 1A of the Vaccination Plan. Individuals included in this phase who have not already received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine should email wicomico.covidvax@maryland.gov to schedule an appointment. The health department would like to urge those individuals within Phase 1A to not wait to…
Read MoreSalisbury Home Heavily Damaged By Fire
A house fire on Pemberton Drive in Salisbury is under investigation. The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office reports that a neighbor discovered that blaze late Sunday night. It was under control in less than one hour, but damage was estimated at $80,000. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Read More2 Hurt As Gunshot Strikes Propane Tank, Starting Fire
A father and son were injured over the weekend in a travel trailer fire in Wicomico County. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, the 52-year-old father was handling a gun and attempting to put it into a case when it discharged and struck a 30-pound propane tank. The fire in the 5,400-block of…
Read MorePassenger Killed In Fiery Crash
A crash in Wicomico County on Christmas night has left one person dead. According to Maryland State Police, a westbound vehicle on Route 50 at Sixty Foot Road left the right side of the road, struck a tree and caught fire. The driver was able to get out, but a passenger was trapped in the…
Read MoreMd. Natural Gas Pipeline Project Wins Key Approval
A wetlands permit that would lead to construction of a natural gas pipeline serving the Eastern Shore has been approved by the Maryland Board of Public Works. It would bring natural gas service to Somerset County, which is one of three Maryland counties without natural gas. State Senator Mary Beth Carozza said natural gas service…
Read MoreFire Caused By Space Heater Damages Home In Wicomico Co.
‘Warm Up Wicomico’ Winter Clothing Drive Is Underway
Warming Up Wicomico has begun. For the third year, the county is collecting donations of cold-weather clothing for the area’s shelters and the homeless. Acting County Executive John Psota said contributions may be dropped off daily between nine a.m. and three p.m. at theWicomico County Government Office Building, 125 North Division Street in Salisbury.
Read MoreMan Charged With Assaulting EMS Volunteer
A man is charged with accosting EMS personnel and assaulting one member of an ambulance squad who was trying to help his brother. According to the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office, Laron Mitchell met the arriving crew at a home on Old Ocean City Road in Salisbury. One volunteer fire company member was struck in the…
Read MoreMD Eviction Prevention Partnership Grants Awarded – Keeps Moratorium in Place
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that 17 Maryland local jurisdictions were awarded $19.3 million in Maryland Eviction Prevention Partnership grants, which will address the needs of more than 3,600 households across the state. “Maryland has continued to be a national leader in our COVID-19 response, which is why we have responded aggressively with targeted rental…
Read MoreWicomico Co. Sets Public Hearing On Capital Improvement Program
Wicomico County is looking for comments and questions from citizens as it looks to develop the Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2022 to 2026.Acting Wicomico County Executive John Psota has set a public hearing on the proposed Capital Improvement Program for Thursday November 19th at 6:00 p.m. at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center…
Read MoreCrash Kills Motorcyclist In Wicomico Co.
A man is dead following a motorcycle wreck on Siloam Road in Wicomico County.According to the Sheriff’s Office, the 32-year-old man lost control of the motorcycle Saturday afternoon. The man struck a pole as he was thrown from the motorcycle.Investigators are hoping to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the accident.A portion of Siloam…
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Wicomico Co. Man Arrested On Child Pornography Charges
A Salisbury man is under arrest on charges of child pornography and child sexual abuse.Maryland State Police say the Criminal Enforcement Division Lower Shore acted on a report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and obtained a search warrant for the suspect’s home.34-year-old Joshua Elliott Marshall was arrested on two counts each…
Read More2 Additional Voting Centers Approved In Wicomico Co.
The Maryland Board of Elections has approved two additional voting centers in Wicomico County.The State Board is going along with a proposal approved by the Wicomico County Board of Elections at its meeting last week.Willards Elementary School and Westside Intermediate School will be open November 3rd from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., according to Maryland…
Read MoreDelmar, Md. Man Charged With Attempted Murder
A Delmar, Maryland man has been arrested for attempted murder and other charges. According to the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office, deputies investigated a report earlier this month about a July 2019 incident in which a woman was shot in the hand. The victim’s husband was implicated, and Marion Marvin Gladden Junior, also known as Tinker,…
Read MoreUPDATED: Bennett Phys Ed Teacher Sentenced to Jail
UPDATED – 09/19/20 – Elizabeth Day, wife of Salisbury Mayor Jake Day, has been sentenced for a drug violation. Court records show that Day was sentenced in Wicomico District Court Friday to 10 days in jail. She entered an Alford Plea, which means that a defendant maintains their innocence, but admits that the prosecution could…
Read MoreSalisbury Imposes New Limits On Crowd Sizes
Salisbury is taking steps to reduce the spread of coronavirus, as the positivity rate for COVID-19 in Wicomico County has reached seven-percent. Effective Wednesday at 5:00 p.m., indoor gatherings within Salisbury city limits are capped at 15 people, and outdoor gatherings will be limited to 50 people. This restriction covers parties, cookouts, and social gatherings…
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