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‘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…
Read MoreOperation We Care Receives Schaefer Award
Operation We Care has received the Wicomico County William Donald Schaefer Helping People Award.Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot bestowed the honor virtually upon its founders Jeff and Diana Merritt.Operation We Care was recognized for its efforts to help first responders and military personnel.“Whether providing personal protective equipment for first responders, delivering meals to law enforcement or…
Read MoreWicomico 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…
Read MoreTeen Charged In Wicomico Co. Arson Investigation
A juvenile is charged with two counts of arson in Wicomico County. The Maryland State Fire Marshalâs Office says the charges resulted from three investigations. One fire was set at a home on Roger Street in Salisbury last April. The 14-year-old suspect is also charged with an attempted arson August 10th at an apartment on…
Read MoreDr. Desmarais Declines Wicomico County Executive Position
Last week Salisbury cardiologist Dr. Rene Desmarais was appointed by the Wicomico County Council to fill the remainder of the term of the County Executive after the death of Bob Culver. Two others were also running for County Executive – Delegate Carl Anderton and former county Finance Director Michele Ennis. After last week’s vote –…
Read MoreLightning May Have Caused Mobile Home Fire
A preliminary investigation indicates that a bolt of lightning may have caused a mobile home fire in Wicomico County, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. The fire on Meadow Bridge Road in Fruitland was reported Tuesday night at about 8:33 p.m. About 25 members of the Fruitland Volunteer Fire Company had the fire…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Arrested On Child Pornography Charges
A Salisbury man is charged with possession and distribution of child pornography. Maryland State Police say 66-year-old Richard Rathel was arrested Tuesday following a three-month investigation that started with a tip about possible child pornography files being uploaded from the internet. Police say a search warrant was executed and electronic equipment was seized as evidence…
Read MoreVehicle Set On Fire In Salisbury
A vehicle fire in Wicomico County is being investigated as a case of arson. A neighbor of the owner saw a vehicle on fire early this morning on Loblolly Lane in Salisbury. The fire was quickly put out. The Maryland State Fire Marshalâs Office says the cause appears to be âincendiary.â Anyone who can help…
Read MoreBrutal Heat Bears Down On Delmarva
The best way to beat the heat: stay out of it. The Sussex County Emergency Operations Center passes along guidance from the CDC that staying in air conditioning is one sure way to avoid the effects of oppressive heat and humidity. If you do have to go out, take plenty of precautions to avoid heat…
Read MoreFacebook Feud Leads To Stabbing
A fight that investigators say started with an argument over social media led to a man being stabbed this week. According to the Wicomico County Sheriffâs office, the combatants met at a parking lot along Hobbs Road in Salisbury to hash out their issues. 45-year-old Ryan Koski of Hurlock is accused of brandishing a knife,…
Read MoreFlash Flood Watch CANCELED
Flash Flood Watch CANCELED for Talbot County, MD Queen Anne’s County, MD Sussex County, DE Wicomico County, MD Somerset County, MD Worcester County, MD Dorchester County, MD
Read MoreWicomico Co. Man Arrested On Drug, Weapons Charges
A 20-year-old man is facing drug-and-weapons offenses following an investigation that lasted about a month into a âsuspected criminal gang member,â according to the Wicomico County Sheriffâs Office. Chase Morgan is accused of selling controlled dangerous substances and storing firearms at his Salisbury residence. Authorities say a search turned up a handgun that was reported…
Read MoreSuspected Arson Damages Salisbury Home
A house fire in Salisbury is being investigated as a case of arson. The Maryland Fire Marshalâs Office says the Sunday night blaze on Delaware Avenue was discovered by someone who was passing by. No one was hurt. Damage caused to the structure is estimated at $3,000. The fire is believed to have begun on…
Read MorePrincess Anne Man Sentenced for Racist Graffiti at Salisbury University
A Princess Anne man has been found guilty of maliciously defacing the property of Salisbury University in a hate crime. On Friday, Wicomico County District Court Judge Abigail Marsh sentenced 54 year old Jerome Jackson to 18 months of active incarceration at the County Detention Center. Jackson has also paid $494 in restitution to the…
Read MoreBJA Grants Awarded to Help Public Safety Agencies Respond During Pandemic
The Bureau of Justice Assistance in the Department of Justice has awarded supplemental funding to help public safety agencies respond to the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic. The finding is part of the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) program. This grant funding can be used to hire personnel, pay overtime, cover protective equipment and…
Read MoreFire guts Habitat for Humanity home in Salisbury
A fire has damaged a Habitat for Humanity property in Salisbury. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office in Wicomico County, the blaze broke out Wednesday afternoon in a vacant home on Martin Street. The home was vacant at the time. Someone who was passing by discovered the fire, which apparently started in a…
Read MoreWoman shot, injured in Salisbury
Maryland State Police are actively investigating an apparent shooting in Salisbury that injured a 38 year old woman. The victim, a 38-year old woman from Salisbury, is not being identified at this time. She is currently undergoing treatment at Peninsula Regional Medical Center. The suspect is described as an African American male with dark skin,…
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