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Child Abuse and Assault Case Sentencing in Wicomico County
38-year-old Brian Fitchett has been sentenced to 35 years for Assault in the First Degree and child abuse offenses. The sentencing took place in the Circuit Court for Wicomico County. Last month, a Wicomico County jury convicted Fitchett of First-Degree Assault and Child Abuse-Second Degree. According to the Office of the State’s Attorney for Wicomico…
Read MorePresident’s Day Closings in Wicomico County
WICOMICO COUNTY GOVERNMENT OFFICES Wicomico County Government Offices will be closed Monday, February 19, 2024, inobservance of President’s Day. CONVENIENCE CENTERS, LANDFILL, BRUSH PILE, FERRIES On Monday, February 19, 2024, the Newland Park Landfill, Convenience Center andBrush Pile, will be open. All external Convenience Centers and Upper Ferry will alsobe closed.For more information, please contact…
Read MoreSalisbury Fire Department Mourns Passing of Lieutenant Bryan Lewis
The Salisbury Fire Department has shared with sadness the passing of Lieutenant Bryan Lewis. Bryan served the department for 18 years–from 2006-2024. The department states that Bryan’s service to the department and the citizens of Wicomico County will never be forgotten. His work as a Firefighter/Paramedic, his time spent in Maintenance & Supply, and most…
Read MoreWrongfully Convicted Man Awarded Compensation by Maryland Board of Public Works
The Maryland Board of Public Works has approved compensation for a man, who, in 1993, was wrongfully accused and convicted of attempted rape and then unjustly imprisoned for four years. The determination of injustice came about after parallel cases surfaced. Under the Walter Lomax Act, the compensation was approved, which Maryland Attorney General Anthony G.…
Read More$27 Million Investment to Improve Internet Access for Homes Across Maryland
More than 133,000 laptops have been awarded to 27 local governments across Maryland as part of the state’s $27.2-million investment through the Office of Statewide Broadband’s Connected Devices Program. Governor Wes Moore says this will help to connect under-served households with the tools they need to succeed – and to connect with more opportunities. Received…
Read MoreGlen Rock, Pennsylvania Man Sentenced in Wicomico County to 40 years of Incarceration for Sexual Abuse of Minor
A 32-year-old Glen Rock, Pennsylvania man has been sentenced to an active sentence of 40 years of incarceration for inflicting sexual and physical abuse to a minor in his care who was under the age of 15. In the same time period–From 2017 through 2021–Joseph Duncan physically abused another minor in his care who was under the age…
Read MoreFirearm on Property of School in Wicomico County–Arrest Made
The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a case involving a weapon, which was on school property at Mardela Middle/High School. The School Resource Deputies have a person in custody and are in possession of the firearm. The case is under investigation, and more information will be released at a later time. There is no…
Read MoreUpper Ferry Temporarily Closed for Repairs
The Upper Ferry in Wicomico County is temporarily closed for repairs and is tentatively scheduled to be operational by Friday afternoon. If you have any questions, they ask that you call 410-548-4875.
Read MoreHouse Fire Displaces Family in Hebron, Wicomico County
A fire that occurred in a two-story house overnight on Porter Mill Road, Hebron, Wicomico County displaced a family and caused an estimated $300,000 in structural damage. The American Red Cross and other volunteer organizations are assisting the family. In addition, two dogs died in the fire. The blaze originated on the first floor. Smoke…
Read MoreWarrant Apprehension Operation Covering Multiple Locations in Wicomico County Leads to Arrests of 7 Individuals
During the course of a warrant apprehension operation this week in Wicomico County, 7 people were arrested for warrants–two of the seven were charged with controlled dangerous substance offenses. Among those arrested include 45-year-old Heather Jean Bounds– a warrant for false imprisonment, 45-year-old John Lewis Madden who is charged with VOP- assault, and 35-year-old Cameron…
Read MoreTwo Wicomico County Juveniles Stabbed as Argument over a Girl Escalates
Wicomico County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the area of Shell Road and Archid Drive in Delmar after an argument between two juveniles turned violent Sunday afternoon. Officials say the two boys were arguing over a girl when the argument turned physical and one of the boys was stabbed. The suspect tried to run off…
Read MoreAdult Mosquito Spraying in Wicomico County Ends For 2023
As of earlier this week, the spraying for adult mosquitoes in Wicomico County has come to an end. The county had no reports of any persons testing positive for any transmittable diseases. Two mosquito pools tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus. Those two areas received Aerial applications to reduce the number…
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity of Wicomico County Selected for 2023 Thome Aging Well Grant
Efforts continue in Wicomico County to serve the growing population of older adults who want to age in their homes. Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County has been awarded a 2023 Thome Aging Well grant. Funded by the Edward N. and Della L. Thome Memorial Foundation, Bank of America trustee, the program awarded $6 million in grants…
Read MoreSanitary District Legislation in Wicomico County to Become Effective October 1st
In Wicomico County, the implementation of the Water and Sewer Plan has been a top priority of theadministration. The first step of this plan was to get legislation passed to allow WicomicoCounty to have a Sanitary District. This legislation unanimously passed in the Spring and willbecome effective October 1st. To ensure the success of this plan,…
Read MoreWhitehaven Ferry Closed till Sunday
The Whitehaven Ferry in Wicomico County was closed Friday for maintenance and repair – and will remain closed through today. Wicomico County officials expect the Whitehaven Ferry to reopen on Sunday. If you have any questions or comments, please call 410-548-4927.
Read MoreRecycling Station at Wicomico Youth & Civic Center and Extension Office – CLOSED
Wicomico County officials announce the Wicomico County Recycling Stations located at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center located at 500 Glen Ave. and the Extension Office location at 28647 Old Quantico Road are Permanently Closed as of July 14, 2023. Please take your recycling to other recycling locations: If any questions, please call 410-548-4801.
Read MoreSection of Route 611/Stephen Decatur Hwy Dedicated in Memory of Cpl Glenn Hilliard
A portion of Stephen Decatur Highway/Route 611 has been dedicated in honor of Cpl Glenn Hilliard, who was killed in the line of duty while serving as a Wicomico County Sheriff’s Deputy one year ago today. However Cpl Hilliard worked and risked his life daily to protect citizens of Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset Counties. A…
Read MoreTyaskin Beach in Wicomico County Reopened
Tyaskin Beach has reopened after a retest of bacteria levels. The tests from Thursday have all come back normal. The beach was closed Thursday due to elevated bacteria levels. Wicomico County Health officials say children, the elderly, pregnant women and anyone with a weakened immune system are most likely to become ill from swimming in…
Read MoreDelmar Man Sentenced in Child Pornography Case
A 35-year-old Delmar, Maryland man pleaded guilty earlier this month to possessing and distributing child pornography. The Honorable W. Newton Jackson, a senior Judge of the Circuit Court for Wicomico County, sentenced Brandon Ehrisman to an active sentence of ten years of incarceration, with five years suspended for Distribution of Child Pornography and two counts…
Read More29-Year-Old Man in Wicomico County Sentenced to 98 Years for Sex Crimes
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…
Read MoreTwo Teens Charged in Thefts of Wicomico County Public Schools Vehicles
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…
Read MoreMaryland State Police Searching For Attempted Murder Suspect in Wicomico County
Maryland State Police need your help in finding a man they are looking for in connection with a shooting earlier this month in Wicomico County. 45-year-old Timothy Lee Whaley Jr. of Salisbury, Maryland, has an arrest warrant issued for him for attempted murder. Whaley is described as a Black man, 6-feet tall and weighs about…
Read MoreLegislation to Create a Wicomico County Sanitary District Passed in General Assembly
Legislation that authorizes Wicomico County to create a sanitary district has passed in the Maryland General Assembly and is now awaiting action by Governor Wes Moore. Wicomico County Executive, Julie Giordano, says SB 246 provides the necessary regulation for the County’s water and sewer project. The third reading of the measure passed with a unanimous…
Read MoreNew Traffic Pattern at Bus 13 & Isabella St in Salisbury
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…
Read MoreTeenagers Charged in Separate Incidents Involving Threats of Mass Violence at Area Schools
Authorities in Wicomico County have charged two teenage girls, ages 13 and 14 in connection with threats of mass violence and disturbing school operations at Choices Academy on Calloway Street in Salisbury. The investigation revealed that the note had been taped to a classroom desk on the afternoon of February 9th. The note was found…
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